Socratic Seminar 49
February 11, 2026
Event Time: February 11, 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
Nostr
- SovereignPost, Bitcoin-anchored protocol that integrates Nostr & Goose Open Source Agentic AI for cross-posting to platforms like X, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & TikTok
- A guide for people who want to build clients for "relays-as-groups" that are compatible with Flotilla and Chachi.
Mining
- Intel BZM2 working for the first time on open source hardware
- Largest difficulty drop since China ban in 2021