The Swiss Road To Crypto

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March 22, 202445 min

Designing a crypto security system at a Swiss bank - Michele Federici

This episode features a comprehensive interview with Michele Federici. Previously involved with Seba Bank (now Amina Bank), Michele discusses his journey from a childhood fascination with computers and security, influenced by his grandfather, to pioneering the development of ultra-secure crypto storage solutions. He shares anecdotes from his early engagement with Bitcoin, insights into the complexities of crypto custody, and detailed explanations of technical challenges encountered while securing cryptocurrencies. The conversation shifts to Federici's perspective on user interface improvements, self-custody solutions, and his vision for enhancing crypto security through innovative technologies like Multi-Party Computation (MPC) and zero-knowledge proofs. Towards the end, Federici provides personal insights on his inspirations, his first paycheck, and the non-financial best investment he's ever made — founding his company.https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelefederici/https://michelefederici.comhttps://sig9.chSupport the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

February 18, 202431 min

From Secrets to Security: How Bitcoin Blockchain is Reshaping IP Protection

This podcast features an in-depth discussion with William Fauchoux, the founder of Blockchain your IP, a company that leverages blockchain technology for intellectual property protection. Apart from explaining how his company is helping various sectors (from luxury consumer goods to the defense industry) to guard against industrial espionage, William also provides insightful examples of client experiences. Blockchain Your IP, a company, has innovatively created a solution by offering a time stamping service using the Bitcoin blockchain to ensure the protection of trade secrets from thefts. He explains why they chose the Bitcoin blockchain over creating their own blockchain and also notes the increased need for effortless and consistent international IP protection solutions. This podcast initially recorded in French also includes William sharing his encounter with Bitcoin and its subsequent influence on his career.01:52 The Problem of Intellectual Property Theft04:34 The Solution Offered by Blockchain Your IP15:37 Exploring Customer Use Cases and Financial Consequences20:48 The Journey of Blockchain Your IP and Customer Acquisition23:55 Personal Insights and Rapid Fire QuestionsSupport the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

February 17, 202442 min

Des secrets à la sécurité : comment bitcoin remodèle la protection de la propriété intellectuelle

Ce podcast propose une discussion approfondie avec William Fauchoux, le fondateur de Blockchain your IP, une entreprise qui exploite la technologie blockchain pour la protection de la propriété intellectuelle. En plus d'expliquer comment son entreprise aide divers secteurs (des biens de consommation de luxe à l'industrie de la défense) à se prémunir contre l'espionnage industriel, William fournit également des exemples perspicaces d'expériences de clients. Blockchain Your IP a créé une solution innovante en offrant un service d'horodatage utilisant la blockchain Bitcoin pour assurer la protection des secrets commerciaux contre les vols. Il explique pourquoi ils ont choisi la blockchain Bitcoin plutôt que de créer leur propre blockchain et note également le besoin croissant de solutions internationales de protection de la propriété intellectuelle qui soient cohérentes et sans effort. On apprend egalement comment William a decouvert bitcoin et l'influence qu'il a eue sur sa carrière.Traduit avec DeepL.com (version gratuite)Support the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

December 20, 202329 min

Alephium - a discussion with cgi-bin

Cgi-bin is part of a group of engineers called 'No Trust, Verify'. We discuss why cgi-bin is building on Alephium, its unique features and the advantages over Ethereum, including the security features and the ease of running a full node. We also discuss the programming language used on Alephium called Ralph, its simplicity compared to Solidity, and the absence of reentrancy attacks and flash loans. Furthermore we touch on the Alephium ecosystem, the collaboration between Alephium and Nostr, a hackathon that Alephium is planning and more.link to alephium and link to svenhttps://alephium.orghttps://notrustverify.ch/twitter@cg1_bin @alephium @notrustverif cgi_bin on nostr#npub1nftkhktqglvcsj5n4wetkpzxpy4e5x78wwj9y9p70ar9u5u8wh6qsxmzqsSupport the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

November 17, 202350 min

Bitcoin Mining Pools with Braiins - Kristian Csepcsar

Kristian Csepcsar discusses the bitcoin mining industry and the misconceptions about it being boring. He delves into the significance of reduced reward variance, the critical market share required for mining pools, and how aftermarket firmware has revolutionized the industry. Then we explore how Stratum V2 enhances communication between miners and pools and the advantages it will bring. There is also a discussion about the hardware centralization issues in China and the need for more non-Chinese competitors. Finally, Kristian recounts his own journey into Bitcoin, initially motivated by potential profits but eventually captivated by the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin.link to Braiins- books. https://braiins.com/booksSupport the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

November 6, 202330 min

Running A Lightning Node: Cloud vs Self-Hosted Hardware with Massimo Musumeci

Running a Lightning Node: Cloud vs Self-Hosted HardwareIn this insightful conversation, we welcome back Massimo Musumeci from Denali. We delve into the nuances of running a lightning node in the cloud versus on self-hosted hardware. Massimo breaks down the advantages and disadvantages of each, elaborating on potential use cases, crucial aspects to consider, and applications that can run on a Lightning node. We also go in-depth about important software like Balance of Satoshi, LN Beats, and Lightning Terminal. Massimo also talks about the different node use cases, highlighting personal use for financial self souvreignty, routing and receiving payments for merchants. 00:06 Introduction to Lightning Node and its Features01:30 The Importance of Appropriate Hardware for Running a Lightning Node03:47 Advantages and Disadvantages of Running a Lightning Node in the Cloud03:57 Different Use Cases for Lightning Node07:48 Backup Strategies and Updates for Lightning Node13:49 Essential Software for Running a Lightning Node21:56 Applications of Lightning Node28:16 Experience at the Lugano Plan B Conference30:11 Conclusion and Ways to Show Supportbalance of satoshis (bos)https://github.com/alexbosworth/balanceofsatoshislnbitshttps://github.com/lnbits/lnbitsSatsmobihttps://satsmobi.comrebalance-lndhttps://github.com/C-Otto/rebalance-lndMASSIMO MUSUMECI DETAILSMY detailstwitter: https://twitter.com/massmux (@massmux)youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@MassimoMusumeciWebsite:https://massmux.comSubstack newsletter/snippets/nowtoshttps://massmux.orggithubhttps://github.com/massmuxCloud providerHttps://voltage.cloudBreez sdkSupport the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

September 29, 202327 min

Decoding the Travel Rule and KYC Transmission in Cryptocurrency

Join us as we journey into the intricate world of crypto compliance with our guest, Hannah Zacharias from 21 Analytics. Listen in as we navigate the challenges of the travel rule and the transmission of KYC information between virtual asset service providers. Hannah sheds light on the nuances of the travel rule, the goals behind it, and the unique challenges it presents. She also explains the specifics of travel regulations by country and the implications of transacting with self-hosted wallets. In the second half of the episode, we explore 21Analytics' innovative tools including their chatbot and paying products that provide comprehensive solutions to these challenges. Hannah also talks about the state of crypto adoption and trust in Brazilian banks. Lastly, we share how listeners can support our podcast, either by making one-off payments, streaming sats while they listen, contributing in fiat with a credit card, or using Apple Pay. Links21 anayltics. https://www.21analytics.chChatbot. https://www.21analytics.ch/ai/linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/company/21analytics/linkedin Hannah Zacharias. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-zacharias/Support the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

August 13, 202324 min

Satoshi Nakamoto ask me anything through GPT4

I used GPT4 to ask Satoshi Nakamoto all the questions you have ever wanted to ask, like why 21 mio, who inspired him, what will happen when all the coins will be mined and much more. Discover for yourself the answers I got from Chat GPT 4. Occasionally when I thought the answer was to obvious or superficiel, I asked the question again. At one point I ask if he had ever worked with Len Sassaman. Len Sassaman is a potential candidate to be Satoshi. He was a brillant cryptographer, who commited suicide only 2 months after satoshi sent a final communicationI’ve moved on to other things and probably won’t be around in the future.to cite a brilland article in Medium by Evan HatchLen Sassamandevoted his life to defending personal freedoms through cryptography, working as a developer on PGP encryption and open-source privacy technology, as well as an academic cryptographer researching P2P networks under blockchain inventor David Chaum.He was also a pillar of the hacker community: a friend and influence to so many of the important figures in the history of infosec and cryptocurrency.Furthermore we think, by the time stamps of some of Satoshis messages, that at one point he was in europe. At that time Len Sassaman was working in Belgium, with David Chaum. I have included a link to the article in the show notes.Enjoy, and remember it is just an AI answering you. You will judge for yourself the quality of the responses.Link to articlehttps://evanhatch.medium.com/len-sassaman-and-satoshi-e483c85c2b10Support the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe

August 3, 202328 min

Bitcoin adoption in Switzerland

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July 29, 202344 min

Attakai - How to reduce your heating bill with old bitcoin miners

Ever wondered what happens to old Bitcoin miners? Well, they're not gathering dust, I'll tell you that! We have Jim from" Decouvre Bitcoin" who will blow your mind with his new venture: the Atakai project. This creative initiative repurposes outdated Bitcoin miners into functioning space heaters! A DIY project that not only piques your interest in Bitcoin mining but also provides you warmth on those chilly winter nights. He eloquently dissects the complex world of Bitcoin mining pools, the role of ASIC miners. Our conversation also takes a turn towards the volatile nature of Bitcoin prices and how this impacts the rewards gleaned from mining. We explore the link between Bitcoin mining and energy dependency. Jim shares his insights on the dynamics of changing mining pools, the hash rate required to join a mining pool, and the significant role China plays in the production of mining hardware. He even takes us down memory lane as he recalls his personal journey of stumbling upon Bitcoin in 2011 and its value evolution over the years. As we wrap things up, we delve into the various ways you, our dear listeners, can show your appreciation for this podcast by sending SATs over the Lightning Network or contributing in Fiat with a credit card or Apple Pay. Tune in for a riveting conversation that's bound to ignite your interest in Bitcoin mining!--------- EPISODE KEYWORDS ---------Bitcoin Mining, ASIC Miners, Mining Pools, Mining Rigs, Mining Hardware, Hash Rate, Energy Dependency, DIY Project, Space Heater, Bitcoin Price, Lightning Network, SATs, tutorialhttps://sovereignuniversity.org/tutorials/mining/16Support the Show.Become a subscriber and help support this podcast with fiat currency, credit card or Apple Payhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2058047/supporters/newIf you want to contribute to the podcast, you can listen to the episode in a lightning enabled podcast player and stream sats or send as a 1 off. Download the Fountain app and donate sats or look up the Breez app, show your support by sending sats- the cool way! insert this into a Lightning wallettheswissroadtocrypto@fountain.fm subscribe to newsletter https://didierborel.substack.com/subscribe?visit website https://www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/recommend on Twitter @SwissRoadCryptoThis podcast is produced by Didier Borel and Mikhael Junod Copyright © *2020* *The Swiss Road to Crypto*, All rights reserved. Get full access to The Swiss Road to Crypto at www.theswissroadtocrypto.com/subscribe