Author: Eric Voskuil 2015-02-05 22:10:51
Published on: 2015-02-05T22:10:51+00:00
The discussion revolves around the potential for Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to enable mass surveillance and tracking of Bitcoin wallet users. While BLE has an advertised range of over 100 meters, there are concerns about its ability to propagate through walls and other obstacles. Additionally, the name associated with a BLE broadcast request is optional and may only be a handle for the user. The discussion mentions the use of facial recognition to track Bitcoin wallet users in a highly populated area, but some argue that it is unlikely to be effective due to the poor propagation of BLE. There are also concerns about the reliability of using WiFi hotspots for location tracking. Despite these concerns, the debate continues over the implementation of BLE in Bitcoin wallets and the potential need for a BIP (Bitcoin Improvement Proposal) to address design issues.
Updated on: 2023-06-09T16:29:11.168330+00:00