I’m joined by guests Jesse Posner, Rijndael & Vivek to discuss FROST.

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Discussion Topics

  • 00:01:12 Guest introductions
  • 00:01:50 What is FROST?
  • 00:09:54 FROST methods for key generation and secret sharing
  • 00:14:47 FROST use cases
  • 00:21:22 Nonces
  • 00:25:39 FROST + Nostr
  • 00:27:14 Nonces (cont)
  • 00:28:43 Implications for signing devices
  • 00:38:46 Implications for lightning
  • 00:41:56 Derisking potential of FROST
  • 00:48:20 State of implementations
  • 00:51:35 Nostr signing
  • 00:59:42 FROST tradeoffs
  • 01:05:02 ROAST
  • 01:08:31 How does coordination work?
  • 01:19:04 Libraries and repositories: where should FROST live?
  • 01:27:34 Broadcast channels and authentication
  • 01:31:20 Final thoughts

Notes & Resources

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