Socratic Seminar 48

January 14, 2026

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Event Time: January 14, 2026 at 23:00 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 is 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

Policy & Legal

• OpenSats warrant canary scare
• Brink warrant canary issue

Mining & Regulation

• China bans bitcoin again

Security

• Jade wallet security disclosure

Tools

• Yam - Lightweight Bitcoin node connection and analysis CLI tool

Bitcoin Core

• Bitcoin Core v30 wallet migration bug

Quantum

• Major BIP 360 Update
• SHRINCS: 324-byte stateful post-quantum signatures with static backups
• Commit/Reveal with Tadge Dryja (Lightning Network Co-Inventor) | Quantum Bitcoin Summit

Covenants

• CTV activation meeting on IRC - Thursday 18 December 17:00 UTC