The Cashu Blog is here "In hindsight, this seems like a missed opportunity of epic proportions, given that massive financial entities showed interest in privacy-preserving technology, and even Microsoft offered to include a DigiCash wallet in every Windows 95 copy." blog.cashu.space/and-in-all-beginnings-indwells-a-magic

The problem with CTV is fees. When you look at most designs using CTV, they need *another* tx, and an anchor output, so they can pay fees. What they really want is "this tx, plus an input and optional change output". People tend to ignore fees in their protocol design. But I'm implementation they'

Who should control the money? The liberal state gives us a false dichotomy to organize society: something is either a sacred right of the individual or entirely controlled by the state. But the Church, in her wisdom, sketches out an alternative way to handle our affairs: subsidiarity. Broadly, subs

Domini Nostri Iesu Christi universorum Regis

More generally, I agree with James' observation that Bitcoin Core devs are paying much less attention to soft forks than they used to. I can only speak for myself here. Part of the problem is that the current proposals don't excite me, yet. That's even after spending time at the op_next conference.

I wish this weren't true, but X is still where all the interesting Bitcoin discussions happen.

Parenting is the greatest theology lesson.

If you’re a Bitcoiner who’s getting rich and you’re wondering what to spend your money on might I suggest a family? Take it from me, I’ve experienced all the fancy shit and everything else is completely meaningless.

With RFK Jr. taking over as the head of the HHS the big pharma AND big media companies already on the ropes should be scared. Big pharma spent $18 BILLION in advertising last year. The second-largest ad spender by industry. If RFK makes advertising big pharma products illegal, as it already is in