Economically Unspendable Bitcoin UTXOs
UTXO management guidance for avoiding footguns that can cause problems during times of high transaction fees.
Hunting the Real Bitcoin Network Hashrate
An exploration of hashrate estimate algorithms with the goal of finding an improved way of determining a more accurate global hashrate estimate.
An Introduction to Spiderchain
A review of the latest layer 2 protocol proposed for pegging bitcoin to a sidechain.
Sovereignty vs Society
Delving into the paradoxical relationship between liberty and the individual's reliance upon society at large.
How to Securely Create a Bitcoin Seed Phrase in 9 Simple Steps
A user-friendly guide for how to generate seed phrases from your own entropy.
How to Bury a Bitcoin Seed Phrase Backup
Lessons learned from a multi-year experiment with burying a metal seed phrase bitcoin backup.
Softwar Thesis Review
A critique of Jason Lowery's thesis on proof of work systems and "bitpower."
A Critique of Softwar Concepts
Do the "Softwar" and "Bitpower" concepts make sense, or is this just a compelling story with logical gaps?
What is the Bitcoin Network's Real Hashrate?
Bitcoin mining exhibits a lot of randomness, which makes it hard to measure an accurate hashrate. What can we do to improve our estimates?
A History of Bitcoin Maximalism
Bitcoin Maximalism isn’t what most people think it is, but there is a logical explanation for how it transformed into what we see today.
