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#Bitcoin Q&A: Protocol development security


What are the odds of "rogue developers" who introduce vulnerabilities? What happens if the digital signature algorithm is compromised? Is trust in hardware wallet developers and the firmware update process a problem?

These questions were part of the monthly live Patreon Q&A session for April (rescheduled to May 5th). If you want early-access to talks and a chance to participate in the monthly live Q&As with Andreas, become a patron:
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Andreas M. Antonopoulos is a technologist and serial entrepreneur who has become one of the most well-known and respected figures in bitcoin.

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He is the author of two books: “Mastering Bitcoin,” published by O’Reilly Media and considered the best technical guide to bitcoin; “The Internet of Money,” a book about why bitcoin matters.

THE INTERNET OF MONEY, v1:
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MASTERING BITCOIN:
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[NEW] MASTERING BITCOIN, 2nd Edition:
https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Bitc...

Translations of MASTERING BITCOIN:
https://bitcoinbook.info/translations...

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