TD₿: "A Bitcoin Bash & Corrupted Cash" - (a livestream premiere) with the Tuttle Twins
TL;DR: When inflation wrecks movie night, Grandma takes the twins—and stowaway Karinne—back to the Bitcoinverse. There, they learn about the risks of controlled money, CBDCs and the freedom of Bitcoin
Hey Bitcoiners,
When inflation wreaks havoc on movie night, Grandma, the twins, and an unexpected stowaway, Karinne, embark on a wild journey to the Bitcoinverse.
In this digital world filled with adventure, they uncover the risks of controlled money, the looming threat of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and how Bitcoin offers financial freedom by eliminating the need for centralized control.
Along the way, they learn important lessons about inflation, government control, and the power of decentralized money. And, of course, there are plenty of quirky characters—including pet rocks—that add humor and insight to their journey.
Enjoy!
Tick tock next block,
The Swan Education Team
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“We're literally harnessing the energy of volcanoes to help usher in a new world reserve currency which enables individual sovereignty on a global scale. What a time to be alive.”
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Job of the Day
Full-Time Open Source Rust Maintainer
Anywhere Remote only
Full Time
Engineering / Open-source
The Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK) Foundation is seeking proposals for a full-time Rust maintainer to support the ongoing development and maintenance of the BDK suite of open source software. We invite qualified individuals to submit grant applications for this critical role.
Grant Overview
Position: Open source Rust library maintainer
Duration: Minimum 1-2 years, full-time commitment
Focus: Maintaining and improving the BDK Rust codebase
Key Requirements
Strong Rust development skills with experience in API design and usage
Demonstrated ability to contribute to open source projects, particularly in the Bitcoin ecosystem
Solid understanding of Bitcoin on-chain protocols and technology
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
Commitment to mentoring and supporting other developers in the BDK and Bitcoin community
Willingness to contribute to non-coding aspects of the project (e.g., documentation, CI, release management)
Desired Qualifications
Vision for maintaining and improving the overall BDK Rust codebase
Specific proposals for new or existing BDK Rust features or modules to improve and maintain
Engagement with upstream projects (e.g., rust-bitcoin, rust-miniscript, uniffi-rs)
Involvement with downstream projects utilizing BDK
Understanding of or experience with related protocols (e.g., Lightning, e-cash)
Active participation in your local Bitcoin community
Potential to start or work for a project/company using BDK in the future
Proposal Guidelines
Your grant proposal should include:
Your background and relevant experience in Rust and Bitcoin development
Examples of your contributions to open source projects, particularly in the Bitcoin ecosystem
Your vision for maintaining and improving the BDK Rust codebase
Specific ideas or proposals for features or modules you want to work on
How you plan to engage with the broader BDK and Bitcoin developer community
Any additional skills or experiences that align with the BDK Foundation's mission and goals
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on the applicant's technical skills, open source contribution history, alignment with the BDK Foundation's mission, and potential impact on the BDK ecosystem.
Submission Process
Please send your detailed grant proposal to grants@bitcoindevkit.org. Include "Full-Time Rust Maintainer Grant Proposal" in the subject line.
The BDK Foundation is committed to supporting diverse voices in the Bitcoin development community. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply.
For more information about the BDK Foundation and our grants program, please visit our website. We look forward to reviewing your proposals and welcoming a new member to our team of open source developers working to improve Bitcoin application security, privacy, and usability.
In the Headlines
Bitcoin ETFs Surpass $20 Billion Milestone in Record 10 Months, Setting New Trading Benchmark
Data from Farside Investors reveals that total net inflows for Bitcoin ETFs have reached $20.2 billion despite $20 billion leaving Grayscale's fund. Grayscale's conversion in January caused investors to move capital out, seeking cheaper ETFs or cashing out gains.
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leads the market, receiving over $22.4 billion in inflows. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas noted that Bitcoin ETFs achieved in 10 months what took gold ETFs five years in terms of overall fund flows.
On This Day in Bitcoin History
2021 - The first Bitcoin futures ETF, BITO, began trading on the NYSE
The first Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, launched on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "BITO" on October 18, 2021.
The ETF tracks futures contracts, allowing investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly owning Bitcoin. This marked a significant milestone for the Bitcoin industry, reflecting the SEC's openness to regulated Bitcoin-related products, though focused on futures rather than actual assets.
2022 - Bitcoin was added to the Guinness Book of World Records
Bitcoin was recognized by Guinness World Records on October 18, 2022, as the "First Decentralized Cryptocurrency." This recognition, part of the 2023 edition, highlights Bitcoin's importance since its launch on January 3, 2009.
The entry acknowledges Bitcoin's role in solving the double-spending problem without the need for a centralized authority using its unique Proof-of-Work consensus mechanism and SHA-256 Cryptographic Hash algorithm. The date of its network launch corresponds to Satoshi Nakamoto's mining of the first block, or genesis block.
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Event of the Day
Bitcoin MENA 2024
Dates: December 9-10th
Location: Abu Dhabi
Bitcoin MENA is a major event focused on Bitcoin, specifically targeting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The conference, set to take place in Abu Dhabi from December 9-10, 2024, will bring together global leaders, institutional investors, and enthusiasts from the Bitcoin community to explore opportunities, innovations, and challenges related to Bitcoin's growing influence.
Bitcoin MENA will feature keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, covering key topics like mining, finance, and emerging trends.
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