Ep.1 Pilot

Keywords: Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchain, protocol development, cryptocurrency, podcast, code changes, decentralized technologies, Ready for MergeSummary: The Ready for Merge podcast, hosted by Christine D. Kim, focuses on the evolution of Bitcoin and Ethereum, aiming to make complex technical updates accessible to a broad audience. The show will feature bi-weekly updates, guest interviews, and discussions on significant protocol developments, ensuring stakeholders stay informed about the impacts of these changes on their investments and businesses.Takeaways:* The Ready for Merge show is a new podcast series created by Christine D. Kim.* It focuses on code changes in Bitcoin and Ethereum.* The show aims to be accessible to non-technical listeners.* Bi-weekly episodes will provide digestible updates.* Guest episodes will feature expert insights on specific changes.* The name ‘Ready for Merge’ references significant upgrades in Ethereum and Bitcoin.* Bitcoin Core V30 is a major upcoming release.* Fusaka is the next Ethereum upgrade to watch for.* Listeners can expect a mix of brief updates and in-depth discussions.* The podcast encourages community feedback and engagement.Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Ready for Merge01:23 Understanding the Ready for Merge Show03:40 The Importance of Bitcoin and Ethereum Protocols06:54 Show Format and Frequency09:13 Meet the Devs Interview Series10:23 The Significance of the Show’s Title15:01 Current Updates on Bitcoin Development33:02 Ethereum Development Updates and Fusaka42:19 RPC Standardization and Its ImportanceLinks: - ⁠Christine D. Kim Substack⁠- ⁠ACD After Hours newsletter⁠- ⁠BTC Before Light newsletter⁠- ⁠Bitcoin Core’s letter to the community about uncapping OP_RETURN datacarriersize ⁠- ⁠Fusaka testnet upgrade timeline and testnet-ready client releases⁠- ⁠Substack post about why listeners should stay informed about both Ethereum and Bitcoin protocol updates ⁠Song Credits: Special thanks to Calios for the music featured in this episode. You can listen to the full track, “Our Lives,” and other songs by Calios⁠ on Spotify⁠⁠. Get full access to Christine D. Kim at christinedkim.substack.com/subscribe