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+date: '2024-01-17'
+title: 'Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #24'
+type: Doc
+---
+
+![Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #24](/bitcoin-socratic-seminar-24.jpg)
+
+It’s almost time for <a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298228374/">Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #24</a>!
+
+## What is a Socratic Seminar?
+
+Inspired by other BitDevs meetups around the US, our Socratic Seminar events are formatted to foster debate, information sharing and lively discussion.
+
+1. Discussion topics are provided ahead of the event
+2. The event moderator(s) leads the audience through the topics
+3. Raise your hand to grab the mic and participate in the conversation
+4. We go to a bar afterwards
+
+## Logistics for Tonight
+
+Tonight we'll be meeting at ATL BitLab. If this is your first time attending a meetup at BitLab, follow these <a href="https://atlantabitdevs.org/parking-instructions-for-atl-bitlab/" target="_blank">parking instructions</a> and join our <a href="https://atlantabitdevs.org/telegram/" target="_blank">telegram channel</a> in case you need to ask for help finding us the night of the event.
+
+## Topics
+
+### 🧡 Bitcoin
+
+[Opinion: Why Inscriptions are an exploit](https://njump.me/naddr1qqxnzdesxyurwd3jxuengv3nqgsr9cvzwc652r4m83d86ykplrnm9dg5gwdvzzn8ameanlvut35wy3grqsqqqa280afpv2)
+
+[payjoin-0.12.0 Released](https://github.com/payjoin/rust-payjoin/releases/tag/payjoin-0.12.0)
+
+#### Bitcoin Design: Multi-wallet Management Page
+
+[Bitcoin Design Guide: Multiple Wallets](https://bitcoin.design/guide/multiple-wallets/)
+
+[PR #1040: New multi-wallet management page](https://github.com/BitcoinDesign/Guide/pull/1040)
+
+### ⚡️ Lightning
+
+[Introducing FiatLink: A Lightning ↔ Fiat Standard](https://medium.com/breez-technology/introducing-fiatlink-a-lightning-fiat-standard-68ab380febb2)
+
+[\[Lightning-dev\] Liquidity Ads: Updated Spec Posted, please review](https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/lightning-dev/2023-November/004217.html)
+
+<a href="https://twitter.com/Strike/status/1731783448975568926" target="_blank">Strike adds support for sending to Lightning address</a> (Previously receive only)
+
+[Peerswaps: A Lightning channel rebalancing mechanism](https://strike.me/blog/peerswaps/)
+
+[Lightning Mailing List moves](https://tldr.bitcoinsearch.xyz/summary/lightning-dev/Nov_2023/004223_Mailing-List-Future?replies=13)
+
+[LN-Symmetry Project Recap](https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/ln-symmetry-project-recap/359)
+
+### 🟣 Nostr
+
+[Nostream v 2.0.0 release: NIP-26 support removed](https://njump.me/nevent1qqsft5rh982grz60cmj2lx949dveadydze9qe9eg6a2alk2x4x84alspzamhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurvv438xarj9e3k7mgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgq3qqqqqqqyz0la2jjl752yv8h7wgs3v098mh9nztd4nr6gynaef6uqqhc6n6r)
+
+[Mutiny Wallet: Nostr contact search](https://nostr.com/note1j7ya7h3tcxqpglqprz7quq0kjzzhmhltxkyvl7xwzdfnfvgvg2dseexw4e)
+
+### 📊 Business
+
+[BitcoinConnect wins Legends of Lightning hackathon](https://bitcoin-connect.com/)
+
+[Local Abbot project wins Community & Education prize at Legends of Lightning](https://abbot.atlbitlab.com/)
+
+[CoinGate reports increased lightning network usage from their customers in 2023](https://coingate.com/blog/post/crypto-payments-report-2023)
+
+[VanEck promises to donate 5% of Bitcoin ETF profits to Bitcoin Core Devs via Brink](https://nitter.net/vaneck_us/status/1743300722928619779)
+
+[Bitwise will donate 10% of Bitcoin ETF profits to Brink, HRF, and OpenSats](https://nitter.net/BitwiseInvest/status/1745205436708421691)
+
+### 🕵️‍♂️ Privacy & InfoSec
+
+<a href="https://twitter.com/bantg/status/1735279127752540465" target="_blank">Ledger library files compromised with a drainer</a>
+
+[Tether's Letter To Lawmakers Reveals It 'Recently Onboarded' Secret Service On Its Platform](https://www.ibtimes.com/tethers-letter-lawmakers-reveals-it-recently-onboarded-secret-service-its-platform-3720845)
+
+[Governments spying on Apple, Google users through push notifications - US senator](https://www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/governments-spying-apple-google-users-through-push-notifications-us-senator-2023-12-06/?ref=nobsbitcoin.com)
+
+[LNbank Vulnerability Recap](https://d11n.net/lnbank-vulnerability-recap)
diff --git a/content/events/2024-01-31-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-1-2.md b/content/events/2024-01-31-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-1-2.md
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+---
+date: '2024-01-31'
+title: 'Mastering Bitcoin: Chapters 1 & 2'
+type: Doc
+---
+
+![Mastering Bitcoin](/mastering-bitcoin-1-2.jpg)
+
+Join our vibrant reading discussion group as we dive into <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1098150090?crid=3FFD1FN2H7TZF&keywords=mastering+bitcoin+3rd+edition&qid=1703963363&sprefix=mastering+bitcoin,aps,153&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc" target="_blank">Mastering Bitcoin</a>, the ultimate technical guide to understanding Bitcoin. Perfect for those eager to deeply grasp the intricacies of Bitcoin, this group combines a fun and supportive environment for learning complex technical concepts.
+
+Each week, we'll explore a different pair of chapters, enriching your self-reading experience. We'll provide thought-provoking questions ahead of each session to guide your reading and fuel engaging discussions. Our meetups are not just about discussing the book; they're about building a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and builders.
+
+Discover, discuss, and delve into the world of Bitcoin with us. Your journey towards mastering Bitcoin starts here!
+
+<a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298230369/" target="_blank">RSVP for Meetup Here</a>
+
+## How It Works
+
+We recommend that you read up on the <a href="/page/mastering-bitcoin" target="_blank">event format</a> before you attend.
+
+## This Session
+
+In this session, <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenDeLorme" target="_blank">Stephen DeLorme</a> will lead us through a discussion of:
+
+- Chapter 1: Introduction
+- Chapter 2: How Bitcoin Works
+
+### Study Questions
+
+These questions are provided to help guide your thinking as read the material. We'll try to answer these together when we meet to discuss the chapter.
+
+#### Chapter 1
+
+1. Does Bitcoin have individual coins?
+2. What is Bitcoin's monetary policy?
+3. What are 4 innovations that were combined to make Bitcoin?
+4. What are some different ways to categorize Bitcoin wallets?
+5. Who are the "peers" in Bitcoin's Peer-to-Peer network?
+6. How do you find the price of bitcoin?
+
+#### Chapter 2
+
+1. What tool could you use to visualize a Bitcoin transaction?
+2. What kind of data might be included in a Bitcoin "invoice"?
+3. What is a name for the smallest onchain unit of bitcoin?
+4. Generally speaking, how do transaction inputs and outputs work?
+5. How do is a transaction's fee indicated?
+6. What is _coin selection_?
+7. What are some common forms of transactions?
+8. What is a UTXO?
+9. What is it called when a Bitcoin node shares a new transaction with other Bitcoin nodes?
+10. What's a good analogy to describe mining?
+11. A new transaction is not confirmed until it has been included in a valid \_ \_ \_ \_ _ by a _ \_ \_ \_ \_.
diff --git a/content/events/2024-02-15-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-3-4.md b/content/events/2024-02-15-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-3-4.md
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+---
+date: '2024-02-15'
+title: 'Mastering Bitcoin: Chapters 3 & 4'
+type: Doc
+---
+
+![Mastering Bitcoin](/mastering-bitcoin-3-4.jpg)
+
+Join our vibrant reading discussion group as we dive into <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1098150090?crid=3FFD1FN2H7TZF&keywords=mastering+bitcoin+3rd+edition&qid=1703963363&sprefix=mastering+bitcoin,aps,153&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc" target="_blank">Mastering Bitcoin</a>, the ultimate technical guide to understanding Bitcoin. Perfect for those eager to deeply grasp the intricacies of Bitcoin, this group combines a fun and supportive environment for learning complex technical concepts.
+
+Each week, we'll explore a different pair of chapters, enriching your self-reading experience. We'll provide thought-provoking questions ahead of each session to guide your reading and fuel engaging discussions. Our meetups are not just about discussing the book; they're about building a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and builders.
+
+Discover, discuss, and delve into the world of Bitcoin with us. Your journey towards mastering Bitcoin starts here!
+
+<a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298230384/" target="_blank">RSVP for Meetup Here</a>
+
+## How It Works
+
+We recommend that you read up on the <a href="/page/mastering-bitcoin" target="_blank">event format</a> before you attend.
+
+## This Session
+
+In this session, <a href="#" target="_blank">somebody</a> will lead us through a discussion of:
+
+- Chapter 3: Bitcoin Core: The Reference Implementation
+- Chapter 4: Keys & Addresses
+
+### Study Questions
+
+These questions are provided to help guide your thinking as read the material. We'll try to answer these together when we meet to discuss the chapter.
+
+#### Chapter 3
+
+- Which command enables you to enable or disable bitcoin features when building bitcoin core?
+- Where is the default location of bitcoind?
+- How much data is initially required for bitcoin blockchain data for a full node?
+- How much data is required for transactions over 30 days for a full node?
+- What does block height mean?
+
+#### Chapter 4
+
+- What are bitcoin addresses in terms of public/private key encryption?
+- What evidence is typically required to be authorized to spend in a bitcoin transaction?
+- Why is it hard to determine one's private key from a public key in elliptic curve cryptography?
+- What is the purpose of base58check encoding?
+- What are the steps involved in base58check encoding?
+- What tradeoffs does Bech32 have compared to base58check encoding?
+- What is the difference between Bech32 and Bech32m?
+- What is compressed in a "compressed private key"?
diff --git a/content/events/2024-02-21-bitcoin-socratic-seminar-25.md b/content/events/2024-02-21-bitcoin-socratic-seminar-25.md
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+---
+date: '2024-02-21'
+title: 'Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #25'
+type: Doc
+---
+
+![Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #25](/bitcoin-socratic-seminar-25.jpg)
+
+It’s almost time for <a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298228392/">Bitcoin Socratic Seminar #25</a>!
+
+## What is a Socratic Seminar?
+
+Inspired by other BitDevs meetups around the US, our Socratic Seminar events are formatted to foster debate, information sharing and lively discussion.
+
+1. Discussion topics are provided ahead of the event
+2. The event moderator(s) leads the audience through the topics
+3. Raise your hand to grab the mic and participate in the conversation
+4. We go to a bar afterwards
+
+## Logistics for Tonight
+
+Tonight we'll be meeting at ATL BitLab. If this is your first time attending a meetup at BitLab, follow these <a href="https://atlantabitdevs.org/parking-instructions-for-atl-bitlab/" target="_blank">parking instructions</a> and join our <a href="https://atlantabitdevs.org/telegram/" target="_blank">telegram channel</a> in case you need to ask for help finding us the night of the event.
+
+## Topics
+
+### 🤙 Opening Demo
+
+We're going to hear from <a href="https://twitter.com/chdwlch">Chad Welch</a> to learn about his livestreaming platform <a href="https://sats.gg">Sats.gg</a>, built with Nostr and Lightning.
+
+### 🧡 Bitcoin
+
+<a href="https://twitter.com/TheBlueMatt/status/1756463212990472335">BIP for human readable payment instructions</a>
+
+[New "BINANA" documentation repo for Bitcoin Inquisition](https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/2024-January/022289.html)
+
+[Aqua wallet announced](https://aquawallet.io/)
+
+[PR 28948 merged - v3 transaction policy for anti-pinning](https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/28948)
+
+### ⚡️ Lightning
+
+[LNBits adds a login system](https://github.com/lnbits/lnbits/releases/tag/0.12.0)
+
+<a href="https://twitter.com/niftynei/status/1757465056508285036">Lightning v2 channel opens spec merged</a>
+
+[Block-stalling issue in Bitcoin Core prior to v22.0 affects LN nodes](https://delvingbitcoin.org/t/block-stalling-issue-in-core-prior-to-v22-0/499)
+
+<a href="https://github.com/lightning/blips/pull/32">BLIP-0032 - DNSSEC proof querying over onion messages</a>
+
+### 🟣 Nostr
+
+[DLC Experiments: Superposition and Note Duel](https://blog.mutinywallet.com/note-duel-superposition/)
+
+<a href="https://njump.me/nevent1qqs2kplrvu3sdvlhht7ak29p78f5ntjqdtv5ykysu27hp7kqlyehy4gppamhxue69uhk2tnwdaejumr0dsqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dsq36amnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3dwp6kytnhv4kxcmmjv3jhytnwv46qzrmhwden5te0dehhxarj9ekk7mgzyrwlqwk2skk7qw0xwsk4hmea7dfd7xvap5c7y2uctrn7m2zukwamuunhv9f">Cashu Address</a>
+
+### 📊 Business
+
+<a href="https://twitter.com/bitwiseinvest/status/1757813223536103568">Bitwise moves their ETF holdings to native segwit addresses</a>
+
+[Apple disables PWAs (Progressive Web Apps) in the European Union](https://developer.apple.com/support/dma-and-apps-in-the-eu#dev-qaa)
+
+<a href="https://njump.me/nevent1qqs9g20n5r3cyn82du4eqvemdpy96vnm2uncn2wcfan7x7uxp5p9q8spp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzfmhxue69uhk7enxvd5xz6tw9ec82cspz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumn0wd68ytnzvuq3vamnwvaz7tmjv4kxz7fwwpexjmtpdshxuet5qgsd79ejwuvz7v246danxqs3hgw7f2q4qrqz6x27je8er0nhfmykwzqyeeypl">Mutiny Wallet affected by Apple's decision</a>
+
+<a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/argentina-inflation-unofficial-exchange-crypto-caves">In inflation-torn Argentina, locals use ‘crypto caves’ — and avoid Bitcoin</a>
+
+### 🕵️‍♂️ Privacy & InfoSec
+
+<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAX8GFn5uCI">Nutband - a post fiat apocalypse Cashu client working over Reticulum</a>
+
+[Keep your phone number private with Signal usernames](https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/?ref=nobsbitcoin.com)
+
+[Inside the Underground Site Where ‘Neural Networks’ Churn Out Fake IDs](https://www.404media.co/inside-the-underground-site-where-ai-neural-networks-churns-out-fake-ids-onlyfake/)
+
+[Nightshade AI poisoning](https://venturebeat.com/ai/nightshade-the-free-tool-that-poisons-ai-models-is-now-available-for-artists-to-use/)
diff --git a/content/events/2024-03-06-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-5-6.md b/content/events/2024-03-06-mastering-bitcoin-chapters-5-6.md
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+---
+date: '2024-03-06'
+title: 'Mastering Bitcoin: Chapters 5 & 6'
+type: Doc
+---
+
+![Mastering Bitcoin](/mastering-bitcoin-5-6.jpg)
+
+Join our vibrant reading discussion group as we dive into <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitcoin-Programming-Open-Blockchain/dp/1098150090?crid=3FFD1FN2H7TZF&keywords=mastering+bitcoin+3rd+edition&qid=1703963363&sprefix=mastering+bitcoin,aps,153&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bc" target="_blank">Mastering Bitcoin</a>, the ultimate technical guide to understanding Bitcoin. Perfect for those eager to deeply grasp the intricacies of Bitcoin, this group combines a fun and supportive environment for learning complex technical concepts.
+
+Each week, we'll explore a different pair of chapters, enriching your self-reading experience. We'll provide thought-provoking questions ahead of each session to guide your reading and fuel engaging discussions. Our meetups are not just about discussing the book; they're about building a community of Bitcoin enthusiasts and builders.
+
+Discover, discuss, and delve into the world of Bitcoin with us. Your journey towards mastering Bitcoin starts here!
+
+<a href="https://www.meetup.com/atlantabitdevs/events/298230410/" target="_blank">RSVP for Meetup Here</a>
+
+## How It Works
+
+We recommend that you read up on the <a href="/page/mastering-bitcoin" target="_blank">event format</a> before you attend.
+
+## This Session
+
+In this session, <a href="https://twitter.com/nonni_io" target="_blank">Bryan Nonni</a> will lead us through a discussion of:
+
+- Chapter 5: Wallet Recovery
+- Chapter 6: Transactions
+
+### Study Questions
+
+These questions are provided to help guide your thinking as read the material. We'll try to answer these together when we meet to discuss the chapter.
+
+#### Chapter 5
+
+- What is a bitcoin wallet? Describe the miconceptions and the components.
+- What is the difference between a "wallet database" and a "wallet application"?
+- What is the trade off of onle using a single public key?
+- Describe the difference between independent / nondeterministic and deterministic key generation.
+- What are the different types of recovery codes in wide use today? List some advantages and disagvantages.
+- Which recovery code schemes allow for an optional passphrase?
+- What are the 4 components needed to recover funds froim data loss? Why is the fourth needed?
+- Are version numbers important for recovery code schemes?
+- Are 12 words (128 bits of entropy) enough? What are advantages and disadvantages of using 12 vs. 24 words?
+- Advantages and disadvantages of using a passphrase.
+- Any questions about generating HD wallet from seed and seed from recovery code?
+- What is gap limit and how can it be handled?
+- What is the difference between child and hardened child addresses? Why are hardened important?
+- Is openly sharing your xpub bad?
+
+Links:
+
+- <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mMIF0WxJXkEckZBq23UC_j1EiQqQoCOrZedgj7_2p0Q/edit#heading=h.repnjp7ccvzy" _target="blank">Chaincode Seminar Week 5: Notes</a>
+
+#### Chapter 6
+
+##### General
+
+- Difference between v1 and v2 transactions?
+- What is the purpose of the marker and flag fields?
+- Each input in a transaction must contain what? What does each of them do?
+- How do full nodes use the previous output data?
+- How does Bitcoin Core track of all previous outputs?
+- What was the originally intended purpose of the sequence field as explained by Satoshi?
+- What are the problems associated with this use of the sequence field?
+- What ended up replacing the inteded mechanism of the sequence field?
+- What constraint did BIP68 add to the sequence field?
+- What are the min/max values allowed in the amount field of an output? What are the practicality of these numbers?
+- What are uneconomical outputs and what are the problems associated with them?
+- What are these outputs called? What protects full nodes from these outputs? Explain. Any exceptions?
+- What makes OP_RETURN transactions special?
+- Is there a min/max for output scripts? How and when are these enforced?
+- Can anyone recall examples of an output script that tookup or almost tookup a whole tx?
+- How about a tx that took up (almost) a whole block?
+
+##### Segwit
+
+- What is a "witness" in bitcoin?
+- Why are they important?
+- Why do they exist?
+- What problems do they solve?
+- How are they used in bitcoin?
+- How do they allow users to spend UTXOs?
+- What problems did Segwit solve?
+- What is tx malleability, how did segwit solve this and why is it important?
+- What is an anyone-can-spend output script and how does it allow us to soft-fork Segwit into Bitcoin?
+- What defines a segwit output script template?
+- What are the two types of templates? How do they work?
+
+Links:
+
+- <a href="https://chaincode.gitbook.io/seminars/bitcoin-protocol-development/segwit" target="_blank">Chaincode Seminar Week 2: Segwit</a>
+- <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uwHZ8zYnEVOAUaFv14_qngy9j3QK5WLctsTtivzqCGk/edit#heading=h.iwqqf2id6ggo" target="_blank">Chaincode Seminar Week 2: Notes</a>
+- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Txfy2mFe16A" target="_blank">Segwit Video w/ Jimmy Song</a>