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10 postsLSPS Specifications: How Lightning Service Providers Are Standardizing
A breakdown of LSPS0, LSPS1, and LSPS2 — the specs standardizing how Lightning wallets and service providers exchange channels and liquidity.
Liquid Network Breach: Rangeproof Cache Bug Enabled ~4,000 BTC Theft
Blockstream's Liquid sidechain lost ~4,000 BTC to a rangeproof cache bug traced to 2018 code; 3,400 BTC was returned after negotiation.
Satd: A Guided Code Tour of a Rust-Based Bitcoin Core Compatible Node
A guided tour of satd, a Rust-based full Bitcoin node compatible with Bitcoin Core, covering its architecture and storage design.
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A provider-agnostic, local-first CLI that reviews your staged changes, a historic range, or a whole GitHub pull request. Zero telemetry, no server. Free and open source.
commitbrief.comCOLDCARD Seed Generation Flaw Tied to Nearly $89M Bitcoin Theft
A COLDCARD firmware bug weakened seed randomness, and Galaxy Research has linked it to roughly $88.6 million in suspected Bitcoin theft.
HTLC Expiry and Force Close: The Most Dangerous Moments in Lightning
Learn about HTLC expiry and force close scenarios in the Lightning Network. Critical insights for engineers.
Satd: Bitcoin Streaming Consumption API
Satd's Bitcoin Streaming Consumption API offers real-time event streaming for wallets and exchanges, addressing key gaps in node consumption.
The AI Data-Centre Bust Will Look Like a Boom
The growing demand for AI boosts the importance of custom chips, but GPU purchases with debt could trigger a bust in data centers.
GoMining Partners with Uphold for Its 5 Million-User Bitcoin App
GoMining integrates Uphold's services for its 5 million-user Bitcoin app, enhancing user experience and compliance.
Coinkite's AI Audit Didn't Fail, It Was Pointed in the Wrong Direction
Coinkite's AI audit didn't fail; it was misdirected. Lessons for software security practices must be learned.
Coldcard’s Entropy Bug Reveals Hidden Vulnerability in Hardware Wallet Security
The Coldcard entropy bug exposes critical vulnerabilities in hardware wallet security. Essential insights for users.