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Hashing and Mining in Bitcoin: Securing the Future

Hashing and Mining in Bitcoin: Securing the Future

The September 20, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer centers on Nik Bhatia’s efforts to explain the intricacies of Bitcoin to economist Michael Howell. They discuss key aspects of Bitcoin’s underlying cryptography and mining mechanisms.

Navigating Emerging Threats and Innovations in Bitcoin Hardware

Navigating Emerging Threats and Innovations in Bitcoin Hardware

In the September 11, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Review podcast covered significant threats such as the RAMBO attack, challenges posed by NFC restrictions on Apple devices, and potential hardware backdoors in Chinese-manufactured components.

Navigating Bitcoin Security: Nostr Integration and SGX Exploits

Navigating Bitcoin Security: Nostr Integration and SGX Exploits

The August 27, 2024 Bitcoin Review podcast delves into the latest developments and vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. A key focus was on the integration of Fountain Podcasting 2.0 with Nostr, enhancing social interactions within the podcasting space.

Dark Skippy: Unveiling New Threats to Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Security

Dark Skippy: Unveiling New Threats to Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Security

The August 14, 2024 Stephan Livera podcast episode focuses on a new type of attack on Bitcoin hardware wallets, named "Dark Skippy." The guests, Nick Pharaoh, Lloyd, and Robin Linus, discuss how this attack leverages vulnerabilities in the nonce generation process during cryptographic signing.