sebastian.buritica@gmail.com Will we be able to build a free digital society for those who come after us? Or is this, too, just another one of our utopias? Our self-custodial digital wallet and the development of a more responsible digital culture could be key to this. What’s interesting is that in the physical world, we understand this … Read more
These days there has been talk about the new all-time high of Bitcoin’s hashrate. I would like to explain some concepts that help us understand what this really is and what effects it produces. I hope it helps you. What is hashrate? Hashrate is, in simple words, a measure of speed. It indicates how many … Read more
Lately, I’ve been hearing about some upcoming changes in Bitcoin Core, the main software that keeps the Bitcoin network running. And that reminded me of a topic I’ve always found fascinating, but had somehow left aside for a while: BIPs, or Bitcoin Improvement Proposals. In simple terms, BIPs are the mechanism developers use to propose … Read more
The Bitcoin network solves a huge problem: sending cash over the internet without the need for third parties. And how does it do that? 1. Digital Signatures 2. The P2P Network and Its Consensus Digital Signatures: This is where digital signatures (public key and private key) come in. A signature guarantees that only the person … Read more
The next time you see the word “UTXO” or someone asks you what it is, think about this 👇 Just like in your physical wallet you have bills and coins, when you decide to buy something you choose how to pay. For example: if you have a €10 bill, five €2 coins, and a €100 … Read more
Yesterday I discovered that I’m not alone, there are more than I thought. I not only got to enjoy a Schnitzel and pay for it using my sats, but I also realized there are far more people willing to pay with Bitcoin in Vienna than I had imagined. I definitely need to search better and, … Read more
Day 1 & 2 – Rathausplatz Wienliebe Festival To be honest, I expected that the “You can pay with Bitcoin” sign would spark much more attention during these first two days at Rathausplatz. My expectations were high, but the reality has been different. When I compare it to last December at the Christmas market, back … Read more
