May 19
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Smart contracts are finally coming to Bitcoin and they don't look anything like Ethereum. Matt Odell sits down with SideSwap founder Scott Millar and Simplicity language creator Andrew Poelstra at Bitcoin 2026 to break down how the new Simplicity language is unlocking verifiable smart contracts on Liquid. The panel digs into prediction markets, atomic swaps, MEV resistance, and why Liquid spent years underdelivering on its potential. Trade Bitcoin's next move on Duelbits Predict ā get 100% cashback on your first bet, up to $100. Bitcoin Magazine exclusive. š bitcoinmagazine.com/duelbits-predict Use code BM10 to get 10% off Bitcoin 2027 Conference in Nashville: https://2027.b.tc š¶ Moderator: Matt Odell - Ten31, OpenSats š¶ Scott Millar - SideSwap š¶ Andrew Poelstra - Simplicity Language Chapters: 0:37 ā Why SideSwap Is the Best Liquid App 2:50 ā Andrew Poelstra's Honest Take: "We Failed to Communicate" 5:07 ā Liquid's Scripting Limits, Taproot, and the Push to Ship Simplicity 8:17 ā What Can Builders Actually Do With Simplicity? 10:42 ā The Bulletin Board Problem and Why Bitcoin Can't Be Ethereum 13:34 ā MEV, Block Construction Centralization, and the Liquid Federation 15:23 ā How SideSwap Uses Atomic Swaps to Avoid Front-Running 16:30 ā Why AMMs Don't Work on a UTXO Chain Like Liquid 19:30 ā Building a Polymarket Competitor on Liquid: Goals and Limits 22:21 ā Solving Liquidity, Options, and the Wallet Token Problem #Bitcoin #Bitcoin2026 #Simplicity #SideSwap #LiquidNetwork #AndrewPoelstra #ScottMillar #MattOdell #BitcoinSmartContracts #Blockstream #BitcoinLayer2 #AtomicSwaps #PredictionMarkets #BitcoinDev #OpenSourceStage #UTXOmodel #Taproot #ConfidentialTransactions #BitcoinSidechain #USDT #Depix #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinConference #SoundMoney #BitcoinResearch DISCLAIMER: 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.