The Bitcoin Virtual Machine Breakthrough Nobody Saw Coming w/ Robin Linus

BitVM bridges just took a major step forward. In this interview, Robin Linus, the creator of BitVM joins Shinobi from Bitcoin Magazine to unveil BiNoHash, a research proposal that lets a BitVM machine verify a single Bitcoin transaction without proving the state of the entire chain. Robin walks through the script structure, the big-script-vs-small-script problem, and how signature puzzles provide a working fingerprint of transaction data. If you care about Bitcoin scaling, bridges, and covenants, this is essential viewing. Trade Bitcoin's next move on Duelbits Predict — get 100% cashback on your first bet, up to $100. Bitcoin Magazine exclusive. 👉 🔶 Shinobi - Technical Editor, Bitcoin Magazine🔶 Robin Linus - Creator of BitVMChapters: 1:22 — Why BitVM bridges needed a better proof system1:57 — Transaction introspection and the missing opcodes2:48 — The big script vs. small script problem explained3:35 — Andrew Poelstra, Schnorr signatures, and covenant hacks4:53 — Signature puzzles and ECDSA variable-length encoding6:27 — How proof-of-work nonces act as a data fingerprint9:00 — FindAndDelete: the legacy opcode nobody understood11:38 — Abusing ECDSA to trigger FindAndDelete on purpose13:03 — OP_CheckMultisig trick: unlocking 40+ bits of entropy14:13 — Pushing to 90 bits and the $3 million attack floor15:52 — How BiNoHash plugs into BitVM kickoff transactions19:16 — Security guarantees for operators and challengers20:49 — Is this an argument for or against a Bitcoin soft fork?#Bitcoin : The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of BTC Inc., Bitcoin Magazine, or any affiliated entities. This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing contained in this show constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or offer to buy or sell any securities or financial instruments. Viewers should consult their own advisors before making financial or business decisions.

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This episode was published on Apr 25, 2026.

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