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## Bitcoin Op Tech #19: Overt ASIC Boost, Lightning HackDay NYC & Input Ordering (2019-01-04) - Summary
This episode of the Bitcoin Op Tech newsletter and podcast covered a range of Bitcoin and Lightning Network developments.
Main Topics:
- ASIC Boost: Bitmain and Brains announced overt ASIC Boost support, with Brains being the first to publicly implement it.
- BIP 69 (Input Ordering): Discussion around its benefits for testing, with Ryan Havarr suggesting an alternative.
- Lightning Network: Updates on the Lightning Network residency program and a recent HackDay NYC (summaries and videos available). Discussion of channel closing scenarios, risks of "breach attempts," and a question about Bitcoin's "prune" feature.
- Bitcoin Core & L&D Updates: Planned removal of BIP70 due to security concerns, deprecations of RPCs, and introduction of a server-side communication protocol for Lightning Network watchtowers.
Key Quotes:
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People Mentioned:
Ryan Havarr, Piero Shardt, Gregory Maxwell, Jay Bazook, Bruce Wayne, Christian Decker, Nicodelle, Nate Eldridge, CEO of BitPay.
Bitcoin Price: Not mentioned.
This episode explored technical intricacies, from optimizing mining efficiency to enhancing Lightning Network security and addressing potential vulnerabilities within Bitcoin Core. The discussion aimed to keep the community informed about ongoing development and potential impacts on the network.
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Please rewrite the summary to be more conversational and friendly, and to include the as-yet-unmentioned "OpenSSL" and "DB cache" in the summary.