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Learn about CLN contributor Chris Guida who after running CLBOSS to automate node operations ended up amongst of the top 100 most efficient #LightningNetwork nodes.

Welcome back to Blockstream Talk. Today, we're speaking with Rusty Russell about the Lightning Network. Rusty is the lead developer of the open-source Core Lightning project. We covered a lot of ground, including how the Lightning Network is being used on the ground in San Salvador as well as updates on Greenlight and Blockstream Green wallet's recent Lightning integration. As always, if you found the conversation useful, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Follow Rusty:https://twitter.com/rusty_twit Follow Jesse: https://twitter.com/KnutsonJesse Follow Core Lightning: https://twitter.com/Core_LN Open an issue in the Core Lightning GitHub: https://github.com/ElementsProject/lightning Learn more about Core Lightning in BuildOnL2: https://community.corelightning.org/home Ask devs a question in the Discord: https://discord.com/invite/mE9s4rc5un Get technical support in Telegram: https://t.me/lightningd Core Lightning Documentation Portal: https://docs.corelightning.org/docs Open the Greenlight console: https://greenlight.blockstream.com/ 02:15 Developing Lightning implementations from spec 10:10 Lightning Network global adoption 11:42 Integrating Lightning on Blockstream Green 14:02 Lightning payments with Miss Universe El Salvador 15:48 Development of new Lightning use cases 17:14 Enabling wumbo payments on Lightning 18:54 Custodial vs non-custodial 21:58 ETF vs self-custody not your keys not your coins 23:36 The importance of taking self-custody 26:40 Optimising Lightning around mainchain fees 31:20 Use cases for Greenlight by Blockstream 33:28 Using Lighting payments in GameFi 34:31 The Phoenix wallet by ASINQ 36:06 Liquid and Lightning layer-2 interoperability 37:15 Splicing and dual funding 40:27 Core Lightning v23.11 42:16 Starting development with Core Lightning 43:02 Sats vs Bits 43:56 Improving privacy on Lightning

Building on the Lightning Network has never been more accessible! 🛠️ Thanks to the Greenlight infrastructure by Blockstream and the Breez Tech SDK we're eliminating complexities and staying non-custodial.

Learn about Shamir's Secret Sharing Schemes and paper computers in the new book by Blockstream Research with Director Andrew Poelstra.

Who knew? The heat from Bitcoin miners can help greenhouses grow. A synergy creating a more sustainable world @BitcoinBrabant explains. #SovereignStories

Bert from Bitcoin Brabant explains why you should only choose open source for your #Bitcoin hardware wallet like the Blockstream Jade #SovereignStories

Bitcoin layer-2 networks are ushering in a new era of trustless #Bitcoin trading and options, Blockstream CEO Dr. Adam Back explains. 🌊⚡️ See the whole chat @BitcoinMagazine Conference EU between Adam and Lead Analyst for UTXO Management Dylan LeClair. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/MmP2d0hNXiw?si=gNZwtINzdZsxcKV8

Learn about the two-way development journey between #Greenlight and Core Lightning by Blockstream, enhancing operational feedback and open-source projects with Christian Decker on the @StephanLivera podcast. See the whole podcast with Blockstream Core Tech Engineer Christian Decker AKA Dr. #Bitcoin for insights on: 🏗️Shared infrastructure 🔑The Validating Lightning Signer project ⛈️CLN features https://youtu.be/7q0fYLObNFQ?si=EBWxYNCr0MGasshd

Greenlight takes the strain off integrating instant #Bitcoin payments in your project with a generous free-tier offering for up to 1,000 on-demand Lightning nodes. Blockstream handles the infrastructure, databases, nodes, and watchtowers. You focus on growth!

Take control with Greenlight: Experience the reliability of Core Lightning nodes run by Blockstream and hodl your own #Bitcoin ⚡️ keys. Catch the whole conversation on the @WhatBitcoinDid podcast with host Peter McCormack and Blockstream Core Tech Engineer Christian Decker. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/fkHmbuyO9YE?si=ylVD0-geSlX_6P4r

Become a master of secure #Bitcoin seed storage with #Codex32 and Blockstream Research Volvelle Wizard Kiara Bickers. Dive into Shamir’s Secret Sharing, generating unbiased random data, and checksums.

Learn how to wield Shamirs Secret Sharing Schemes and paper computers with the latest booklet from Blockstream Research Codex 32. Codex32 enters the realm of paper computers and use slide charts and circular slides called volvelles to protect and control your secrets in a distributed and secure manner. Get a copy of Codex 32: https://store.blockstream.com/product/codex32-shamir-secret-sharing-scheme-book/

Liquid is more than an extended version of #Bitcoin it's a sidechain with multi-asset capabilities Blockstream CEO Dr Adam Back explains.

Discover the power of Greenlight, Blockstream's Lightning-as-a-Service (LaaS) solution. We seamlessly onboard merchants and enterprises to the lightning network without any client side node management and the user retains full custody of their crucial signing module. ⚡️

Welcome back to Blockstream Talk. Today, we're speaking with Pavlenex and Andrew Camilleri from BTCPay Server, a self hosted open source payment processor, that supports free, private, and censorship resistant payments for online and real world Bitcoin transactions. Recently, BTCPay server was used at the Baltic Honeybadger conference to facilitate Bitcoin payments with merchants at the event. Interestingly, many of these merchants were relatively new to Bitcoin. In this conversation, we talked about how BTCPay Server offsets Bitcoin's volatility, a key consideration for retail payment applications, how they managed to get merchants comfortable with accepting Bitcoin, the feedback they received, and how projects like this put us a step closer to establishing a circular Bitcoin economy. If you find this podcast interesting, as always, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share. Explore BTCPay Server: https://btcpayserver.org/ Watch the Baltic Honeybadger case study: https://youtu.be/mDeuHh9gqQM?si=bjGtMqitcHA-G5Dk Check out SideShift.ai: https://sideshift.ai/liquid/btc Follow BtcpayServer: https://twitter.com/BtcpayServer Follow Andrew: https://twitter.com/MrKukks Follow Pavlenex: https://twitter.com/pavlenex Follow Blockstream: https://twitter.com/Blockstream Follow podcast host Jesse Knutson: https://twitter.com/KnutsonJesse Foillow the Liquid Network: https://twitter.com/Liquid_BTC 02:18 Introduction to BTCPay Server 03:02 BTCPay Server and Baltic Honeybadger 04:44 Utilizing SideShift and Prism plugins on BTCPay Server 09:11 How merchants deal with Bitcoin volatility 13:53 Scaling Lightning payments custodial vs non-custodial 20:13 Onboarding merchants to Bitcoin with BTCPay Server 23:04 Bitcoin POS systems used at Baltic Honeybadger 27:42 Development of Stratum V2

Jade’s camera enabled air-gapped functionality has become a hit, offering a popular feature that enhances security, boosts interoperability, allowing the Blockstream Jade to work seamlessly with various Bitcoin wallets.

Learn why you should never underestimate the scarcity of #Bitcoin with Blockstream CEO Dr. Adam Back.

Rising on-chain fees causing disruptions? Enter Boltz hq with a submarine swap solution, integrating the Liquid Network and Lightning seamlessly 🌊⚡️ Adam Back Blockstream CEO

Uncover the #Bitcoin journey of Blockstream Co-Founder and CFO Erik Svenson

Go deeper down the #Bitcoin self-custody rabbit hole with Codex32 by Blockstream Research. Visit the #BlockstreamStore to get access to #Codex32 so you can build your own paper CPU and add Shamir’s Secret Sharing to your #Bitcoin self-custody knowledge ⬇️ https://store.blockstream.com/product/codex32-shamir-secret-sharing-scheme-book/

Head of Blockstream Research, Andrew Poelstra, describes what the MuSig2 protocol is and how it improves Bitcoin privacy. Blockstream Research: https://research.blockstream.com/ Research blog: https://blog.blockstream.com/blockstream-research/ Glossary: https://glossary.blockstream.com/

Find out about the common misconceptions Federico Rivi deals with when educating others on #Bitcoin #SovereignStories

Learn about the strategy behind the BASIC Note, a new Luxembourg registered digital security issued on the Liquid Network with Blockstream CEO Adam Back on the Investors Podcast with Preston Pysh .

Learn what started @federico_rivi’s journey from main stream media to #BItcoin journalist in #SovereignStories

Welcome back to Blockstream Talk #30 - Today, we're in conversation with Ken Sedgwick from VLS, the Validating Lightning Signer project. An open-source initiative focused on enhancing lightning node security through fully validated remote signing. The project aims to safeguard node funds by separating private keys via remote signers. Ken elaborates on the challenges of running a Lightning node compared to a Bitcoin hot wallet and discusses potential applications of VLS software in signing devices. While Lightning Network Security might not be top of mind for most users, its importance grows with the network's expansion. As adoption increases, including more retailers, users, and larger nodes, Ken adeptly communicates these intricate concepts. Enjoy the discussion and share your thoughts in the comments below. Follow the VLSProject on X.com: https://twitter.com/VLSProject Explore the VLS project: https://vls.tech/ Follow Ken: https://twitter.com/ksedgwic Learn more about Greenlight: https://blockstream.com/lightning/greenlight/ Follow Blockstream: https://twitter.com/Blockstream Follow podcast host Jesse Knutson: https://twitter.com/KnutsonJesse 02:13 What’s difficult about running a Lightning node? 06:56 Motivation for developing VLS 08:52 VLS basic security model 10:35 VLS hardware signing devices 11:29 VLS release status 13:58 VLS disaster recovery charter 17:28 VLS integration with Greenlight 18:47 UTXO set oracles 22:17 VLS validation rules 24:15 What’s next for VLS 25:31 Using multisignature with VLS 28:37 How to contribute to the VLS open-source project