BTCIOT - Raspiblitz v1.3 update + RPi4 developments, with Christian Rotzoll

## BTCIOT Podcast Episode Summary: Raspiblitz v1.3 Update & RPi4 Developments

This episode of the BTCIOT podcast features a deep dive into the latest developments surrounding the Raspberry Blitz project, specifically focusing on the release candidate for version 1.3 and its compatibility with the new Raspberry Pi 4. The project aims to provide an accessible and open-source solution for running Bitcoin nodes, with a strong emphasis on community contribution and ease of use. While the release candidate is available for testing, users with critical nodes are advised to wait for the final release in mid-July. The conversation highlights the project's commitment to flexibility, allowing for customization and potential forks, and encourages community members to build and sell Raspberry Blitz hardware.

### Main Topics Discussed

• Raspberry Blitz v1.3 Release Candidate: Focus on Raspberry Pi 4 compatibility, with a final release expected in mid-July.
• Raspberry Pi 4 Support: Version 1.3 is designed to work with both Raspberry Pi 3 and 4, with recommendations for at least 2GB of RAM and an SSD for optimal performance.
• Lightning Development (L&D): Included version 0.7, addressing data corruption and improving speed.
• TX Index Removal: Simplifies the blockchain copying process.
• RTL Web Dashboard Update: Version 0.4.
• Logo Contest & Trademark Concerns: A contest was held, but concerns about trademark infringement with the Raspberry Pi logo have arisen. The project is working towards a unique logo.
• Open Source & Commercial Use: Encourages users to build and sell Raspberry Blitz hardware.
• Ease of Setup & Documentation: Designed for ease of use, even for those with limited technical skills.
• Future Customization & Forks: Aims for flexibility and community-driven development.
• Community Contributions: Significant contributions, including touchscreen support.
• Graphical Interface Development: Integration of a graphical interface while maintaining terminal access.
• Tor Switching: Experimental feature for enabling Tor during setup.
• Update Process: Involves swapping SD cards with the latest image.

### Key Quotes

• Christian Rotzoll: "My goal was first of all was the new release to make it ready for the Raspberry Pi 4 so that we can try it out and run some tests on it and see if everything is working."
• "It's non-proprietary...if you want to build a Raspberry Blitz and start selling them on your online shop then you're absolutely welcome to do so."
• "It's not hard...as long as you can google you know how to SSH into something."

### People Mentioned

• Shemai: Podcast Host
• Christian Rotzoll: Lead Developer of Raspberry Blitz
• John Newby: (Mentioned)
• Frankie: Contributor to touchscreen functionality, demonstrated the interface.
• Steadicus: Regarding logo usage permission.

### Bitcoin Price

No Bitcoin prices were mentioned in this episode.