Socratic Seminar 41
June 11, 2025
Event Time: June 11, 2025 at 22:00 UTC
We will start with introductions, cover some basic ground rules, and then jump into technical discussions. Topics include aspects of the Bitcoin protocol, new research developments, recent news, and software developments.
Please note the meeting location in room Apex 1 at 100 New Millennium Way, Durham, NC 27709, USA.
Announcements
- no pictures or recordings
- follow the chatham house rule
- discuss what was said, not who said it
- don't be a jerk
- thank you to our sponsor Fidelity Investments
- introductions
Bitcoin Core
- controversial OP_RETURN PR merged
- glozow shares a lengthy rationale explaining the merge
Bitcoin Policy
- CLARITY Act Amendment protects many developers from money transmitter laws
Mining
Privacy
- BIP 77: Async Payjoin merged to BIPs repo
Ark
- Neha Narula: Another explanation of how Ark works
Miscellaneous
- mempool research: UTXO Set Report