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