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Craig Raw: Sparrow Wallet Post-Whirlpool

Episode 163 of The Watchman Privacy Podcast – Craig Raw: Sparrow Wallet Post-Whirlpool

Gabriel Custodiet speaks with Sparrow Wallet creator Craig Raw about his Bitcoin-only wallet. Craig gives an update on his removal of Whirlpool, explains other new features of the wallet, and gives some perspective on Bitcoin wallet development, Lightning, and privacy on Bitcoin.

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TIMELINE

  • 00:00 – Introduction

  • 2:20 – Craig’s thoughts on Whirlpool

  • 6:20 – Latest developments in Sparrow Wallet

  • 14:20 – New verify software feature within Sparrow

  • 17:25 – How do most people lose their bitcoin?

  • 20:35 – Good PC operational security

  • 23:50 – AnonChat Bot in Sparrow Telegram

  • 26:34 – Origin story of Sparrow Wallet

  • 28:56 – Craig’s thoughts on ordinals

  • 30:45 – Reasons Sparrow is not on mobile

  • 33:44 – How to have privacy on Bitcoin?

  • 37:00 – Wallet developer’s take on Lightning

  • 40:44 – Proper backup of Sparrow Wallet

  • 43:15 – Taproot

  • 45:35 – New PayNym scheme from Ashigaru

  • 46:55 – Bitcoin developments on the horizon

  • 50:30 – Final thoughts

Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio