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Antoine Poinsot announced the release of new security advisories addressing historical issues in Bitcoin Core, emphasizing the project's commitment to transparent security practices. These advisories, along with a detailed disclosure policy, can be found on their official website and highlight the completion of a process initiated in July to enhance security transparency.

Adam Borcany introduced an innovative approach for securing Bitcoin transactions through proof-of-work (PoW) locked outputs, offering a more granular difficulty adjustment than current methods. This novel method, bypassing the limitations of signature grinding by using a fixed set of signatures and private keys, suggests a more efficient and flexible system for transaction security, as outlined in a detailed discussion.

Research highlighted by cndolo reveals potential censorship vulnerabilities within the Lightning Network, caused by the centralization of network layers and the identifiability of TCP headers. The study proposes several countermeasures, such as adaptive padding techniques and leveraging AS information in pathfinding algorithms, to enhance resistance against censorship, emphasizing the need for improved privacy and decentralization measures within the network. The full exploration of these vulnerabilities and proposed solutions is available at Delving Bitcoin.

ZmnSCPxj proposes the SuperScalar mechanism to address the Lightning Service Provider (LSP) Last-Mile Problem, enabling efficient and secure liquidity provisioning without blockchain consensus changes. This comprehensive solution leverages Decker-Wattenhofer channel factories, timeout trees, and pseudo-Spilman leaves to facilitate scalability, security, and decentralized liquidity management, marking a significant advancement in addressing the challenges of incoming liquidity for new users on the Lightning Network. The technical details and implications of this proposal are discussed at Delving Bitcoin.

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Authored by

Jonas Nick

  • The latest version 0.6.0 of libsecp256k1 introduces several updates and improvements.
  • It features a MuSig2 module and a method for more secure clearing of secrets.
  • Unused secp256k1_scratch_space functions were removed, streamlining the library.

Authored by

Robert Netzke

  • Robert Netzke introduces a file format for easy Bitcoin wallet descriptor recovery.
  • The format aids inheritance, inter-service interoperability, and simplifies backups.
  • Feedback is sought for refining the approach and its practical implementation.

Authored by

Michael Ford

  • Bitcoin Core version 27.2 has been released, featuring bug fixes and performance enhancements.
  • Users can download the new version from the official website or via BitTorrent.
  • The update supports older wallet versions and has been tested on several operating systems.

46 replies

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AntoineP

Involving

ajtowns, evoskuil+9 others

  • The analysis suggests improvements in the Bitcoin protocol to enhance security and efficiency.
  • It proposes solutions for vulnerabilities like the timewarp exploit and inefficient block validation.
  • Community debate surrounds certain suggestions, reflecting concerns over network scalability and functionality.

17 replies

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reardencode

Involving

moonsettler, michaelfolkson+7 others

  • Recent Bitcoin protocol updates propose features enhancing Lightning Network capabilities.
  • Proposed changes include BIP119 and new opcodes, aiming to introduce output restricting covenants.
  • These enhancements could improve Bitcoin's scalability, privacy, and utility significantly.

10 replies

Authored by

AntoineP

Involving

josibake, andrewtoth+2 others

  • Eric Voskuil showed Libbitcoin's IBD is up to 15 times faster than Bitcoin Core with `-assumevalid`.
  • Libbitcoin uses an event-based, asynchronous system and a relational database structure for improved efficiency.
  • Despite advances, Libbitcoin doesn't fully implement DoS protection and faces performance benchmarks issues.

Today in Bitcoin/LN History

5 replies

Posted November 15, 2017 18:02 UTC

Authored by

Johnson Lau

Involving

M, Mark Friedenbach+1 other

  • Johnson Lau proposes making OP_CODESEPARATOR and FindAndDelete non-standard in non-segwit scripts.
  • He views FindAndDelete as a complex, mostly unnecessary function that segwit scripts omit.
  • A softfork could eventually remove these functions from consensus code by first making them non-standard.

lightning-dev

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10 replies

Posted November 9, 2017 08:22 UTC

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Mark Botley

Involving

Nongluck Loyha, Chris Malloy+2 others

  • Mark Botley reported a technical glitch in the email system.
  • He requested more information or context to understand the message.
  • The source of the issue was not provided in the message.

10 replies

Posted November 8, 2023 20:33 UTC

Authored by

ZmnSCPxj

Involving

ajtowns, Greg Sanders+1 other

  • Splicing transactions add complexity and vulnerability, especially with arbitrary inputs and outputs for batching.
  • Malicious actors can disrupt transactions, highlighting the need for disincentives against such actions.
  • Despite potential strategies, splicing introduces significant security and operational challenges on the Lightning Network.

All Activity

10 replies

Posted November 5, 2024 18:24 UTC

Authored by

AntoineP

Involving

instagibbs , andrewtoth +4 others

The email discussion delves into the architectural decisions of Libbitcoin, particularly focusing on its approach to transaction validation in comparison with Bitcoin Core. Libbitcoin opts for a strategy where transactions below a certain milestone are not subjected to confirmability checks, such as verifying the existence and unspent status of inputs.


46 replies

Posted November 5, 2024 14:54 UTC

Authored by

AntoineP

Involving

bytes , sjors +10 others

The discussion delves into various proposals to improve the Bitcoin protocol's security and efficiency, addressing vulnerabilities like the timewarp exploit and risks posed by crafted non-SegWit transactions. A notable aspect of the proposal includes adjusting retarget periods to counteract the timewarp vulnerability, aiming to secure the network against manipulation that could artificially lower mining difficulty.


Posted November 5, 2024 11:57 UTC

Authored by

cndolo

In a recent exploration of the Lightning Network's (LN) susceptibility to censorship by network-level adversaries, such as Autonomous Systems (AS), significant findings were presented that shine a light on potential vulnerabilities within this decentralized payment system. The research delves into how privacy attacks leverage the identifiability of peer-to-peer messages through TCP headers, despite encryption.


2 replies

Posted November 5, 2024 10:14 UTC

Authored by

JohnLaw

Involving

morehouse , harding

The Off-chain Payment Resolution (OPR) protocol is introduced as a groundbreaking solution designed to address several of the persistent challenges faced by the current Lightning Network protocols. A fundamental flaw in existing systems is the economic disincentive to resolve small payments on-chain, where transaction costs may surpass the payment value.


Posted November 4, 2024 18:29 UTC

Authored by

Robert Netzke

The post on Delving Bitcoin introduces a proposed file format for importing and exporting descriptor-based wallets, which the author suggests might be suitable as a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP). The motivation behind this proposal stems from the complexities surrounding inheritance of digital assets, particularly for heirs who may not possess technical knowledge.


Posted November 4, 2024 17:45 UTC

Authored by

Jonas Nick

The latest version 0.6.0 of libsecp256k1 has been officially released, introducing several noteworthy updates and improvements to the library. Among the key enhancements is the addition of a MuSig2 module, marking a significant advancement in the library's functionality.


Posted November 4, 2024 15:34 UTC

Authored by

Adam Borcany

The exploration of Bitcoin transaction security through the implementation of proof-of-work (PoW) locked outputs presents a novel approach to adjusting difficulty in a more granular manner than current methods allow. Traditionally, signature grinding has been used to create PoW-locked output scripts in Bitcoin, exploiting the variable size of DER-encoded ECDSA signatures.


Posted November 4, 2024 13:06 UTC

Authored by

Michael Ford

The release of Bitcoin Core version 27.2 has been announced, available for download from Bitcoin Core's official website or through BitTorrent with the provided magnet link. This update encompasses several bug fixes, performance enhancements, and updated translations.


Posted November 4, 2024 10:50 UTC

Authored by

fanquake

Bitcoin Core version 27.2 has been officially released, available for download from the specified source or via BitTorrent. This update comes with a variety of fixes and improvements aimed at enhancing the overall performance and user experience.


1 reply

Posted October 30, 2024 19:39 UTC

Authored by

ajtowns

Involving

bramcohen

The discourse on integrating an 'apply' functionality within a higher-level programming language delineates the nuanced balance between retaining the compiled language's efficiency and embodying functionalities akin to a lower-level language without compromising the former's sophistication. The unique characteristic of the 'apply' function serves as a bridge between high and low-level languages, necessitating byte-level specifications for inputs, which can be achieved through a compilation process rather than imposing strict optimization requirements at the language level.


17 replies

Posted October 30, 2024 12:55 UTC

Authored by

reardencode

Involving

michaelfolkson , instagibbs +8 others

The addition of the OP_PAIRCOMMIT (PC) opcode to the LNhance family marks a significant development in the enhancement of the LNhance-Symmetry channel, as evidenced by the sequence CTV PC IK CSFS. This new opcode is part of an ongoing effort to refine blockchain functionality and efficiency, particularly within the Bitcoin network.


5 replies

Posted October 29, 2024 16:43 UTC

Authored by

/dev /fd

Involving

Abubakar Ismail, Peter Todd

The introduction of package transactions in Bitcoin represents a pivotal development, emphasizing the potential to refine these structures for improved transaction integrity and efficiency. The discussion highlights the significance of early optimization to mitigate security and privacy concerns associated with address reuse.


1 reply

Posted October 29, 2024 09:36 UTC

Authored by

bytes

Involving

40000bytes

The recent discussions at the bitcoin++ conference shed light on the innovative applications of the ecash protocol, extending its use beyond traditional monetary transactions. The focus was particularly on the potential for utilizing blind signatures, as seen in the coinjoin by Wabisabi, for applications like discount coupons.


1 reply

Posted October 25, 2024 14:49 UTC

Authored by

Andrew Toth

Involving

waxwing/ AdamISZ

The discussion revolves around a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) geared towards standardizing the generation and verification of discrete logarithm equality proofs (DLEQ proofs) within the context of the secp256k1 elliptic curve, crucial for Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies. This proposal is inspired by advancements in ECDSA adaptor signatures and aims for compatibility with implementations like those by BlockstreamResearch.


19 replies

Posted October 25, 2024 09:58 UTC

Authored by

Ethan Heilman

Involving

Matthew Zipkin, Andrew Poelstra+5 others

The discussion delves into the complexities associated with employing ECDSA signature size distribution within Bitcoin's cryptographic framework, touching upon the potential for security enhancements and the practical limitations therein. It addresses the correlation between signature sizes using identical values and the limited security gains achievable through batching signatures, due to Bitcoin's script limitations.


7 replies

Posted October 23, 2024 20:35 UTC

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AntoineP

Involving

roasbeef , ariard +3 others

The refusal of Niklas and AntoineP to delay the disclosure of a significant vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-38365, against the wishes of the btcd maintainers has sparked a discussion on the ethics and responsibilities surrounding the discovery and reporting of security flaws. The vulnerability in question, known as the "findanddelete" bug within the btcd environment, was detailed shortly after btcd released their security advisory, with comprehensive information made available through a detailed disclosure and btcd's security advisory page.


1 reply

Posted October 22, 2024 20:21 UTC

Authored by

ellemouton

Involving

harding

The recent summit discussions have revealed a consensus on the necessity for considerable updates to the current protocol proposal, emphasizing the introduction of new message structures and their announcement methodologies. A pivotal change involves transitioning to a Pure Type-Length-Value (TLV) format for all new messages.


2 replies

Posted October 22, 2024 19:51 UTC

Authored by

cryptoquick

Involving

conduition

The conversation around introducing quantum resistance into the Bitcoin protocol is gaining momentum, driven by the escalating concerns over the potential threats quantum computing may pose to the cryptocurrency's security infrastructure. The proposed Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) seeks to preemptively address these threats by incorporating a suitable signature algorithm that would prepare Bitcoin for the advanced capabilities of quantum computing.


1 reply

Posted October 22, 2024 13:52 UTC

Authored by

MishaKomarov

Involving

GaloisField2718

The discussion centers around the innovative implementation of covenants in Bitcoin through the use of Polynomial Inner Product Encryption (PIPE), which does not necessitate a soft fork, enhancing the blockchain's capabilities by allowing for advanced spending rules. These rules can specify conditions under which coins can be spent, such as restricting transactions to certain addresses or after particular conditions are met.


3 replies

Posted October 21, 2024 21:38 UTC

Authored by

roasbeef

Involving

everythingSats , benthecarman +1 other

The discussion highlights a pivotal moment in the development of Payment Through Lightning Channels (PTLC), focusing on the debate between adopting single signature or MuSig2 based adapter signatures. The recent merge of the musig module for libsecp, which does not yet implement MuSig2 adapter signatures, suggests that further developments, including drafting a new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP), are anticipated.


Posted October 20, 2024 06:56 UTC

Authored by

Antoine Riard

During the summer, a significant effort was made to enhance the bitcoind build system and further develop the libbitcoinkernel projects. The motivation behind these efforts was to explore the feasibility of running the historical bitcoin consensus engine independently within a secure enclave.


7 replies

Posted October 18, 2024 04:01 UTC

Authored by

tbast

Involving

David Harding , Vincenzo Palazzo +1 other

The recent discussion focuses on the development of a new protocol aiming to enhance privacy and security within the CLN (C-Lightning) framework, as detailed in an updated proposal available at bLIP 42. This protocol introduces the use of a distinct invreq_payer_id for each contact, a method that significantly improves domain separation.


31 replies

Posted October 17, 2024 22:42 UTC

Authored by

ZmnSCPxj

Involving

cryptoquick , ariard +3 others

The discussion delves into the intricate details and concerns surrounding the SuperScalar mechanism and its integration and impact on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, particularly focusing on scalability, security, and operational efficiency. The mechanism, influenced by the Decker-Wattenhofer decrementing-nSequence mechanisms and timeout trees, is engineered to enhance offchain liquidity allocation to new users without necessitating any changes to blockchain consensus.


Posted October 17, 2024 13:40 UTC

Authored by

Andrew Toth

This proposal introduces enhancements to the Partially Signed Bitcoin Transaction (PSBT) format, specifically Version 2 as outlined in BIP 370, to support silent payments as described in BIP352. Silent payments aim to enhance privacy by altering how transaction outputs are computed and verified, necessitating additional data fields and revised responsibilities for entities involved in the transaction process.

Silent payment transactions differ from standard PSBTs in that output scripts cannot be finalized until all inputs have been added to the transaction.


Posted October 17, 2024 00:45 UTC

Authored by

scott beeker

The consideration of transitioning Bitcoin to a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm such as SLH-DSA (Stateless Hash-Based Digital Signature Algorithm) stems from the growing concern over potential threats posed by quantum computing. This transition is seen as crucial for safeguarding Bitcoin against the capabilities of quantum computers, which could eventually break the cryptocurrency's current elliptic curve cryptography.


3 replies

Posted October 16, 2024 09:00 UTC

Authored by

andyschroder

Involving

accumulator

The recent discussions and developments around the BOLT12 specification have brought to light several key proposals aimed at enhancing its functionality and addressing current limitations. One such idea involves the implementation of bundled payments within the spec, allowing invoices to include multiple preimages and amounts.


9 replies

Posted October 15, 2024 22:32 UTC

Authored by

AntoineP

Involving

David Harding , ariard +2 others

The conversation delves into the technical nuances of Bitcoin's scripting and signature verification mechanisms, particularly focusing on the FindAndDelete function and its implications for script execution and consensus. The FindAndDelete function is crucial as it modifies a copy of the script for the purpose of committing to it in the sighash without affecting the script being executed.


30 replies

Posted October 15, 2024 21:03 UTC

Authored by

EthnTuttle

Involving

davidcaseria , bytes +5 others

The conversation on the Stratum Mining protocol's GitHub page delves into the pivotal advancements represented by the Stratum V2 mining protocol. This protocol is seen as a significant leap forward for the mining sector, promising enhanced efficiency and security.


15 replies

Posted October 14, 2024 13:03 UTC

Authored by

halseth

Involving

bytes , ajtowns +4 others

The recent updates to a specific repository have introduced significant enhancements in the verification of schnorr signatures within a Zero-Knowledge (ZK) environment for blockchain transactions. This development eliminates the need to blind public keys during the verification process, focusing on proving the validity of a signature associated with a public key in the Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) set without revealing the key itself.


4 replies

Posted October 14, 2024 09:00 UTC

Authored by

Weiji Guo

Involving

Weikeng Chen

The recent updates in cryptographic solutions within the domain of open application circuits emphasize a shift towards recursive verification to streamline the process. This approach negates the requirement to publish each application circuit's verification key on-chain, opting instead for a singular circuit verified through recursion.


5 replies

Posted October 12, 2024 04:46 UTC

Authored by

Antoine Riard

Involving

Peter Todd, waxwing/ AdamISZ

The conversation starts with the recognition of a need for clear, step-by-step instructions for volunteers interested in setting up new nodes, focusing on the use of current and default installations of Core/btcd along with lnd/cln/ldk. It delves into specifics such as the amount required in channels, the necessary number of channels, the relevance of channel types, volunteer interconnectivity, desired network topology, and the significance of network connectivity and Tor usage.


3 replies

Posted October 11, 2024 20:17 UTC

Authored by

ZmnSCPxj

Involving

ariard , bytes +1 other

The discussion around Bitcoin's development and the challenges in implementing consensus changes delves into the complexities beyond the technical aspects, such as halving cycles and market speculation. It suggests that the evolution and stabilization of Bitcoin are significantly influenced by broader factors, including real-world power dynamics and the roles of influential figures and financial stakeholders.


26 replies

Posted October 10, 2024 22:36 UTC

Authored by

salvatoshi

Involving

sipa , josibake +6 others

In the realm of cryptocurrency security, especially within Bitcoin's framework, the conversation about enhancing the functionality and security of Extended Public Keys (XPUBs) through various hashing methods is gaining attention. The goal is to devise a system that can derive chain code from XPUBs in a manner immune to the order in which they are applied, addressing issues related to wallet policies or descriptors' sequence and their behaviors in multi-signature setups.


Posted October 10, 2024 12:56 UTC

Authored by

ajtowns

The latest release, Bitcoin Inquisition 28.0, is now publicly accessible at the provided GitHub link, building upon the foundations of Bitcoin Core 28.0. This version introduces several significant enhancements including support for TRUC and anchor relay mechanisms while implementing a default full replace by fee behavior to optimize transaction handling.


Posted October 9, 2024 19:30 UTC

Authored by

Niklas Goegge

The recent communication highlights significant security vulnerabilities identified in Bitcoin Core versions preceding 25.0, marking an important development for users and contributors alike. These vulnerabilities are meticulously documented and can be found through the provided links, which include detailed discussions on issues like mutated blocks hindering propagation, challenges with sending large inventories, and a specific vulnerability that could lead to a crash when processing block transactions.


Posted October 9, 2024 16:32 UTC

Authored by

waxwing/ AdamISZ

The blog post authored by AdamISZ/waxwing, available at Reyify, delves into the concept of adaptor signatures and their potential expansion beyond traditional limitations. The initial inquiry revolves around the utility of on-chain verification for statements not confined to the secp256k1 generator G. This question branches into two directions: the recognition of its usefulness for Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) constructions and the acknowledgment of its current impracticality due to limitations in verification capabilities.

The core of the investigation examines if adaptor signatures could enable a form of verification that is not directly possible.


Posted October 7, 2024 20:25 UTC

Authored by

MishaKomarov

This post introduces Bitcoin PIPEs (Polynomial Inner Product Encryption), a groundbreaking approach to implementing covenants on Bitcoin without necessitating a soft fork. Covenants are mechanisms that enable users to set specific conditions on how their coins can be spent in the future, thereby unlocking advanced spending rules and new use cases such as the native verification of Zero-Knowledge Proofs, the creation of native tokens with complex behaviors, and restaking mechanisms to pool Bitcoin for securing other networks.


Posted October 7, 2024 12:16 UTC

Authored by

Dr. Craig S. Wrong

The project Swift Bitcoin, accessible through GitHub and its website, represents a significant effort by the creator to delve deeply into the inner workings of Bitcoin. Initially, it was conceived as a platform for the developer to enhance their understanding of Bitcoin's mechanics, focusing on the implementation of various Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) using Swift, a favorite programming language of the developer.


Posted October 4, 2024 23:31 UTC

Authored by

Ava Chow

Bitcoin Core version 28.0 is now available for download from bitcoincore.org, introducing new features, several bug fixes, performance improvements, and updated translations. Users encountering bugs are encouraged to report them on the project's GitHub issue tracker at GitHub.


Posted October 4, 2024 06:45 UTC

Authored by

ajtowns

The integration of Plotly.js for graphing capabilities within a Discourse theme component represents a significant advancement in data visualization directly within forums or discussion platforms. This development enables users to create and interact with traditional XY plots using simple text markup, eliminating the need for external image generation.


3 replies

Posted September 28, 2024 02:28 UTC

Authored by

James Ferguson

Involving

Pieter Wuille, Keagan McClelland

In the realm of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, managing small, unspendable residual amounts known as dust is a challenge that impacts network efficiency, transaction fees, and privacy. The proposal titled "Keep the Change," which introduces the concept of "OP_KEEPCHANGE," aims to address these issues by crediting small residual Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) to the primary recipient’s address instead of generating new change outputs.


4 replies

Posted September 27, 2024 18:42 UTC

Authored by

ajtowns

Involving

garlonicon , levantah +1 other

The discussion introduces a novel approach to Pay to Proof of Work (P2W) transactions on the Bitcoin testnet4, utilizing a specific address and script that leverages a less than 60-byte signature requirement. This method allows for a gradual increase in difficulty without necessitating any consensus changes, making it applicable across various networks including the mainnet.


4 replies

Posted September 26, 2024 23:03 UTC

Authored by

carla

Involving

ProofOfKeags , morehouse

The discussion surrounding the reputation system for managing Hashed Timelock Contracts (HTLCs) within a network highlights several critical points related to the decision-making process of forwarding and receiving HTLCs. It emphasizes the dual focus of nodes on both incoming and outgoing directions, ensuring that transactions are endorsed by nodes with reputable histories.


7 replies

Posted September 26, 2024 18:02 UTC

Authored by

renepickhardt

Involving

AntonioPerez , harding +2 others

The discussion centers on the nuances of network state weighting, liquidity distribution in channels, and their implications for node balance uniformity within the context of minimum cost flow (MCF) computations and wealth distribution. The sender initially corrects a miscount in states to ten, which alters the basis of their argument regarding the probability models used to compare wealth distributions and payment feasibility.


3 replies

Posted September 26, 2024 15:02 UTC

Authored by

Jonas Nick

Involving

Antoine Riard, Weikeng Chen

The discussion revolves around several key challenges and innovations in the realm of blockchain technology, with a particular focus on privacy, scalability, and efficiency. One significant challenge highlighted is the process of bridging within blockchain protocols, which is crucial for enhancing Bitcoin's capabilities, including the introduction of strong privacy measures.


2 replies

Posted September 26, 2024 12:59 UTC

Authored by

sCryptts

Involving

benthecarman, ajtowns

The exploration of enhancing Bitcoin's covenant mechanism through the use of OP_CAT combined with the Schnorr signature scheme represents a significant stride in streamlining the signature computation process. By adopting a specialized technique for key selection, this method addresses the inherent limitations of Bitcoin Script's OP_ADD operation, which struggles with directly incrementing a 256-bit integer.


9 replies

Posted September 25, 2024 12:04 UTC

Authored by

Hunter Beast

Involving

PierreLuc DallaireDemers, Antoine Riard+1 other

The recent discussions and updates surrounding the development of a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) to introduce quantum resistance into Bitcoin's cryptographic framework underscore the community's proactive approach towards safeguarding the cryptocurrency against potential quantum computing threats. Central to these discussions is the acknowledgment of IBM's advancements in quantum computing, particularly with its Quantum System Two, which potentially supports up to 16,000 qubits.


3 replies

Posted September 25, 2024 02:22 UTC

Authored by

ZmnSCPxj

Involving

renepickhardt , ZmnSCPxj

The discussion on the incorporation of multiparty channel constructs within payment channel networks highlights both potential benefits and challenges. The primary advantage of these constructs is their ability to enhance payment reliability and offer service level guarantees.


delvingbitcoin

Lightning Cheques

Posted September 24, 2024 21:23 UTC

Authored by

andyschroder

The concept of Lightning Cheques is introduced as an innovative paper-based payment method within the cryptocurrency domain, specifically tailored for offline transactions using the Lightning Network. These instruments combine a BOLT12 invoice_request on the front side with an offer on the back, facilitating a new way to conduct transactions without direct internet access.


1 reply

Posted September 24, 2024 15:36 UTC

Authored by

rustaceanrob

Involving

valuedmammal

The discussion focuses on improving the wallet recovery process for cryptocurrency users and their heirs, highlighting the necessity for an intuitive and standardized approach. The current recovery methods, which often require manual insertion of descriptors from various file formats like txt or json, are deemed inadequate and cumbersome.


20 replies

Posted September 23, 2024 18:48 UTC

Authored by

kravens

Involving

bytes , conduition +5 others

The conversation largely focuses on the intricacies and challenges associated with implementing privacy-centric protocols in cryptocurrency transactions, particularly those that enhance anonymity without relying on centralized coordination. A key point of discussion is the SINGLE|ACP protocol, which, despite its potential for maintaining transaction privacy, faces scrutiny over its requirement for matching input/output indices.


10 replies

Posted September 23, 2024 14:33 UTC

Authored by

virtu

Involving

sipa , bytes +1 other

The discussion begins by addressing a novel encoding mechanism devised to maintain the integrity of response entries' order. This is crucial given that recursive resolvers may alter the sequence, potentially leading to data misinterpretation.


4 replies

Posted September 23, 2024 03:34 UTC

Authored by

andyschroder

Involving

ZmnSCPxj , tbast +1 other

The proposal presented in the GitHub pull request aims to enhance security within the Bitcoin Lightning Network by establishing a standard for secure communication between remote nodes and high-uptime home nodes through BOLT8. It emphasizes the pairing of remote nodes with hardware wallets, such as Ledger and Coldcard, to improve both ease of use and security for users managing their nodes remotely.


98 replies

Posted September 19, 2024 18:48 UTC

Authored by

Ava Chow

Involving

Léo Haf, Greg Tonoski+34 others

The recent discourse within the Bitcoin Development Mailing List has shed light on the pressing issue of managing and advancing Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs), which are crucial for the evolution of Bitcoin's protocol. The acknowledgment of a bottleneck in the BIP process, primarily due to limited oversight capacity, has catalyzed discussions on enhancing the procedural framework for BIP evaluations and integrations.

A pivotal suggestion that emerged from these talks is the proposal to augment the team of BIP editors.


39 replies

Posted September 19, 2024 14:55 UTC

Authored by

Fi

Involving

plebhash , marathongary +4 others

The recent advancements and discussions within the cryptocurrency mining community highlight several key developments aimed at enhancing the transparency, efficiency, and fairness of mining operations. A notable update has been made to the share accounting system, as detailed in a GitHub repository, which introduces significant changes intended to improve share verification and management.


1 reply

Posted September 19, 2024 08:12 UTC

Authored by

Antoine Poinsot

Involving

Antoine Riard

Antoine Poinsot has highlighted a pivotal update concerning Bitcoin Core, specifically addressing the misconception that checkpoints are no longer utilized as a defense mechanism against known attacks. This clarification comes in the wake of discussions sparked by the report produced by Darosior, which led to the reevaluation of the role of checkpoints within the Bitcoin Core infrastructure.


2 replies

Posted September 13, 2024 14:58 UTC

Authored by

Jassu

Involving

mcelrath, Jassu7082

Proof of Partial Work (PoPW) is a concept significant within the realm of cryptocurrency mining, particularly in the context of mining pools. It represents the effort miners contribute by submitting shares that demonstrate the work they've performed, even if it hasn't led to the discovery of a new block.


12 replies

Posted September 11, 2024 15:14 UTC

Authored by

remyers

Involving

murch , remyers

The recent developments in optimizing transaction fees through innovative coin selection strategies have garnered significant attention within the cryptocurrency community, particularly among Bitcoin developers and Lightning Service Providers (LSPs). A focal point of these discussions has been the draft pull request PR 30080 on Bitcoin's GitHub repository.


Posted September 9, 2024 12:40 UTC

Authored by

Ethan Heilman

The Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) discussed introduces a new opcode, FOLDFUNCTIONSTREAM, which is a modification of the existing NOP4 opcode within the Bitcoin scripting system. This opcode aims to efficiently perform functional folds across data, addressing issues related to computational expense and safety in script execution.


Posted September 9, 2024 10:54 UTC

Authored by

dgpv

The recent update to B'SST, a project hosted on GitHub, marks a significant transition from a proprietary license to AGPLv3 with its version update from 0.1.3 to 0.1.4. This change primarily aims to address the concerns and limitations imposed by the previous licensing model.


16 replies

Posted September 5, 2024 09:04 UTC

Authored by

reardencode

Involving

sipa , moonsettler +3 others

In the exploration of cryptographic security, a novel approach known as "Dark Smoothie" has been brought to light, revealing a significant vulnerability within digital transactions. This method allows an attacker to extract sensitive information, specifically a 256-bit seed, from just two signatures generated by the same device.


4 replies

Posted September 3, 2024 00:35 UTC

Authored by

Victor Kolobov

Involving

Matt Corallo, /dev /fd+1 other

The discussion encompasses a variety of topics related to Bitcoin development, particularly focusing on the post-Taproot activation landscape and the exploration of covenants or contracting primitives extending Bitcoin script. It reflects on the historical stalemate in consensus discussions since Taproot's activation in 2021, suggesting that a lack of trial-and-error design and development processes akin to those used for Schnorr/Taproot changes has hindered progress.


Posted September 3, 2024 00:13 UTC

Authored by

shehzanmaredia

The recent release of the Lava Loans paper introduces a new DLC-based loans protocol aimed at facilitating more trust-minimized bitcoin-secured loans. This development is shared within the Delving Bitcoin community, where it has garnered attention and feedback from its active members.


Posted September 2, 2024 23:18 UTC

Authored by

Tobin Harding

The ReadCompactSize function, as defined in serialize.h, includes an optional range_check parameter that is set to true by default. This setting ensures that the value read by the function does not exceed 0x02000000, effectively enforcing a limit that keeps the compact size value within the bounds of a 32-bit unsigned integer.