November 7, 2024 17:44 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• The team introduces a new method for Bitcoin covenants using Tapscript without soft forks.
• This method requires significant computational effort, more so than mining a Bitcoin block.
• It potentially enables Bitcoin to resist quantum computing through Lamport signatures.

November 5, 2024 16:00 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• New Bitcoin Core security advisories are available on their official website.
• They encourage reviewing detailed vulnerabilities at their dedicated security URL.
• A transparent security policy begins, emphasizing commitment to responsible practices.

November 5, 2024 11:57 UTC

delvingbitcoin

• Research exposes Lightning Network's vulnerability to censorship by network-level adversaries.
• Malicious Autonomous Systems could selectively disrupt LN payments by manipulating specific message types.
• Mitigation strategies include using Tor and adaptive padding, though network centralization remains a concern.

November 4, 2024 18:29 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• Robert Netzke proposes a new file format for Bitcoin wallets' easier inheritance and interoperability.
• The format stores public metadata for simpler recovery and service compatibility, with a Rust reference implementation.
• It seeks feedback, hinting at PSBT-based encoding to ease developer adoption and refine the proposal.

November 4, 2024 17:45 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• Version 0.6.0 of libsecp256k1 introduces a MuSig2 module and various updates.
• It adds a more secure method to clear secrets, enhancing library security.
• The update, removing unused functions, simplifies and streamlines the library.

November 4, 2024 15:40 UTC

delvingbitcoin

• The SuperScalar mechanism addresses the LSP Last-Mile Problem for new Bitcoin Lightning Network users.
• It introduces a system with Decker-Wattenhofer channel factories and pseudo-Spilman leaves for better liquidity and security.
• The mechanism provides onchain services, ensures protection against old state poisoning, and is designed without changing Bitcoin's blockchain consensus.

November 4, 2024 15:34 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• Bitcoin transaction security is enhanced by a novel PoW scheme allowing granular difficulty adjustments.
• This new method uses a fixed set of signatures and private keys for more efficient and flexible adjustments.
• It represents a significant advancement by providing a scalable solution for securing transactions.

November 4, 2024 13:06 UTC

bitcoin-dev

• Bitcoin Core version 27.2 is now available for download, featuring bug fixes and enhancements.
• The update supports various operating systems, with detailed upgrade instructions provided.
• Significant improvements include fixes in P2P connections, initialization, and RPC calls.

November 4, 2024 10:50 UTC

delvingbitcoin

• Bitcoin Core version 27.2 is now available, featuring fixes and performance enhancements.
• Upgrade involves shutting down old version, with support for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
• Significant changes address P2P, system stability, and functionality, thanks to community contributions.

November 10, 2024 19:32 UTC

delvingbitcoin

5 replies

• The discussion compares two LNURL-withdraw integration methods for POS devices.
• The first uses static links via NFC, raising security concerns.
• The second proposes rolling URIs for enhanced security, despite LNURL's drawbacks.

November 6, 2024 19:16 UTC

delvingbitcoin

1 reply

• The discussion explores a Smart Mempool-Based Forecaster for predicting blockchain transactions.
• It critiques using confirmation status over recent transactions for block inclusion.
• Suggests using transactions from the last 10 minutes may improve block creation efficiency.

November 4, 2024 23:59 UTC

delvingbitcoin

8 replies

• Alice's failure to update the channel state off-chain pressurizes Bob into a costly decision.
• Network unreliability complicates distinguishing between delays and malicious actions, raising error rates.
• OPR enhances transaction speed at the cost of higher capital requirements, affecting casual users.

November 4, 2024 21:06 UTC

delvingbitcoin

49 replies

• A specific attack on SPV in Bitcoin could trick lite clients with a fake 64-byte transaction.
• Proposed solutions include a soft fork for tree depth commitment or disallowing 64-byte transactions.
• Security enhancements focus on direct fixes or systemic updates, balancing complexity and operability.

November 4, 2024 10:57 UTC

delvingbitcoin

10 replies

• The email compares Libbitcoin and Bitcoin Core's data models, focusing on efficiency and block processing.
• Libbitcoin uses parallel processing for blocks, contrasting with Bitcoin Core's sequential method.
• It suggests a balanced model could optimize both initial downloads and block validation for diverse needs.