Base58 and Bitcoin ++: Bitcoin Development

Show Notes

Lisa Neigut, a prominent Bitcoin developer and educator, shares her journey into the Bitcoin space, her work with Base58 and Bitcoin++, and the importance of education in the Bitcoin ecosystem. She discusses the evolution of Bitcoin as a protocol, its unique position in the cryptocurrency landscape, and the global reach of her educational initiatives. Lisa discusses the global expansion of Bitcoin++ conferences, highlighting the innovative projects that have emerged from hackathons. She outlines the thematic focus of upcoming events and the importance of bridging communities within the Bitcoin and broader crypto space. The dialogue also touches on the ongoing debate about Bitcoin's future, the need for innovation in Bitcoin script, and the growing opportunities for developers in the ecosystem. ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Get more personalized onboarding with our partner River for Bitcoin-only financial services: 💰 https://partner.river.com/buildwithbitcoin Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin Development and Education 04:48 Lisa's Journey into Bitcoin Engineering 10:04 Base58: A New Approach to Bitcoin Education 19:48 Bitcoin's Evolution and Its Unique Position 25:11 The Bitcoin++ Conference Series: Fostering Innovation 27:32 Thematic Focus of Upcoming Conferences 30:49 Bridging Communities: Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Participation 32:42 Debating Bitcoin's Future: Innovation vs. Preservation 37:57 Opportunities for Developers in the Bitcoin Ecosystem 41:36 Advice for Aspiring Bitcoin Developers References: https://btcplusplus.dev/ https://www.base58.info/ https://x.com/niftynei https://www.buildwithbitcoin.xyz/ https://x.com/BuildwBitcoin ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional.