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Episode 179 - Defeating a Scammer
Episode 179
Published 1 year, 7 months ago
Description
While we wait for Bitcoin to do Bitcoin things, it might be time to evaluate your setup(s). Does your security match your value? This week's main topic is a discussion of McIntosh's encounter with a scammer. How can you catch a scammer before they get your precious sats? Let's discuss!!
Bitcoin Weekly Close
August 18th, 2024: $58,454
Block Height at Time of Recording
857,412
News and Notes
Every Social Security Number in the United States Stolen
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/
Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoin
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/
Software Releases
Tails 6.6 is out
Simple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 Million
Validating Lightning Signer v0.12 Released
Phoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.
Bitcoin Weekly Close
August 18th, 2024: $58,454
Block Height at Time of Recording
857,412
News and Notes
Every Social Security Number in the United States Stolen
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/
Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoin
https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/
Software Releases
Tails 6.6 is out
Simple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 Million
Validating Lightning Signer v0.12 Released
Phoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.
Music Credits
Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-club
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license