BOS Community Call: AMA 🧙‍♂️

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@BTC_OSJan 9, 2026

The Spaces covered substantive updates and an AMA for Bitcoin OS (BOSS). Yago reported strong holiday-period progress: a definitive agreement to launch a Litecoin rollup with LightVM early this quarter, advances on BLS12 enabling ZK proofs and rollups on Bitcoin (key for Cardano), and a hackathon with many entries to be narrowed to semifinals with community voting. He outlined the 2026 focus on implementing user-facing features—rollups (including EVM), new programmable tokens via Charms, cross-chain integrations, and later-year privacy systems—while noting staking and node operations will follow rollup launches (not this quarter). The Charms universal token standard enables chain-agnostic, programmable assets and the first Charms NFT collection (Mage Society). Yago cautioned against “vibe coding” with AI due to security risks from chunked development. Market commentary highlighted breaking of the four-year cycle narrative, MicroStrategy remaining in MSCI, and Morgan Stanley’s ETF ambition—suggesting an early bull phase. Community and ecosystem items included site feedback, price-talk policy rationale, presale unlock mechanics, auctions after staking, LitVM performance targets (optimistic rollup-like speed/cost), Sundial partnership progress, and ongoing community programs (ambassadors, apprenticeship, events, and rewards).

BOSS Community Call Summary: Rollups, Chain Integrations, Roadmap, and Community Initiatives

Participants and Roles

  • Yago: Core project lead for Bitcoin OS (BOSS); provided major technical and roadmap updates.
  • Alien: Community lead/host; moderated Q&A, explained community policies, and shared event updates.
  • Community contributors (handles): Meekon Tikon, Ahmed, To Be Cryptological ("green man"), Elsa, Indulgent (moderator), Storm, Pi4, Compute5, Lucas, Steve, Daniel OBE, Tommy, Crypto Artistries, Lord, John, Georgians, Cisco West, Pato, Metal Pig, Rough Rafaz, among others.
  • Referenced third parties: Andrew (Charms co-founder), Charles Hoskinson (Cardano), Morgan Stanley, MicroStrategy, MSCI.

Core Project Updates (Yago)

  • Hackathon
    • Strong participation with many teams. Process underway to reduce semi-finalists to 20, then 16.
    • Plan to involve the community in voting on favorite projects.
  • ZK/Curve Progress
    • Significant advances on BLS12 curve support for ZK transactions and ZK rollups.
    • Goal: Be first to deliver ZK proofs/rollups on BLS12 (important for Cardano integration).
  • Litecoin Rollup (LitVM)
    • Signed definitive agreement with Litecoin and the LitVM project to bring a Litecoin rollup to life and integrate BOSS with Litecoin.
    • Target launch: Early in the current quarter.
  • Rollups
    • Multiple rollups expected to launch this quarter, including EVM-compatible rollups to support familiar wallets and UX.
  • Chain Integration Vision
    • Short-term focus on UTXO chains (e.g., Litecoin, Cardano) to form a UTXO “mega-chain” via BOSS.
    • Longer-term: Integration across Doge, Monero, and ultimately unify major chains under a Bitcoin-centric hub.
  • Privacy
    • Multiple teams working on privacy systems to enhance Bitcoin privacy for retail and institutions.
    • Likely PoCs and products toward the second half of the year.

What Bitcoin OS (BOSS) Enables (Yago)

  • First system to verify ZK proofs on Bitcoin, enabling:
    • Programmable tokens on Bitcoin (stablecoins, RWAs, DAO tokens, DEX tokens, functional NFTs).
    • DeFi, DAOs, privacy systems, and scalable applications built in standard languages (C++, TypeScript, Rust, Solidity) without needing special languages.
    • Moving BTC to other chains and assets from other chains onto Bitcoin without third-party bridges.
    • Scaling Bitcoin via rollups (LitVM is first up).
  • Charms Tokens
    • New approach: tokens as ZK proofs; self-descriptive, portable, and chain-agnostic.
    • Can exist programmatically on chains that currently lack programmability (e.g., Litecoin, Monero).
    • Users transact cross-chain directly from their wallets (no bridge intermediaries).
    • Assets can interact with DeFi/smart contracts across multiple chains simultaneously—impossible under legacy paradigms.

2026 Focus and Roadmap Themes (Yago)

  • Clarification of “expansion”
    • Better framed as “expression/implementation”: moving from infrastructure to user-facing features/apps.
  • Early-Year Deliverables
    • Rollups (EVM and others), initial chain integrations (UTXO chains), retail-ready experiences.
  • Second Half Deliverables
    • Institutional-grade privacy features, more sophisticated DeFi use cases.

Retail Usage, Staking, Nodes (Yago)

  • Retail Usage Timeline
    • Expect standard users (not just developers) to begin using the system over the coming weeks (this quarter) via rollups and applications.
  • Staking & Node Operations
    • Staking is not expected to launch this quarter due to prioritization of other releases.
    • Operator nodes and staking will come afterward.
  • Auctions (“bid for Bitcoin”)
    • Auctions (“buy and burn”) will begin only after staking is live; staking rewards will be used to participate.

Market Outlook (Yago)

  • Four-Year Cycle
    • Year ended red, breaking Bitcoin’s historical four-year cycle pattern in the yearly candle.
    • Interpreted as first significant indication that the four-year cycle is “dead,” moving the narrative to new territory.
  • Institutional Signals
    • MSCI will not delist MicroStrategy—positive for the market.
    • Morgan Stanley planning its own Bitcoin ETF—unusual move signaling ongoing institutional demand and perceived runway.
  • Overall
    • Several indications suggest the market is at the beginning, not the end, of a bull run.

AI and “Vibe Coding” Risk (Yago)

  • Current Use
    • AI is used extensively for vulnerability discovery and front-end development.
  • Warning on “Vibe Coding”
    • Popular chunked workflows (Claude Opus 4.5, GPT 5.2) exceed context windows; systems become internally incoherent.
    • Leads to contradictions across chunks and potential security vulnerabilities.
    • Expect more hacks and loss events in coming months due to rushed, vibe-coded crypto systems.
    • Crypto apps handle real value; require higher security standards than typical web apps.

Website Feedback

  • Site is visually strong and concept-explanatory but heavy, slower to load, and could be easier to navigate.
  • Rebuild isn’t prioritized internally right now; open to community contributions (e.g., via hackathon).

Token Topics and Schedules

  • Presale Performance (Pi4)
    • Early investors reportedly ~70% underwater due to timing (flash crash/market dive around launch).
    • Plan: deliver features, rollups, integrations, announcements to build momentum and reverse short-term market impact.
  • Vesting Unlocks (Compute5)
    • TGE: Oct 29, with 10% unlocked at TGE.
    • Subsequent monthly unlocks: 15% at month-end for six months (e.g., Nov 29, Dec 29, Jan 29, etc.).
    • Yago: Vested portion unlocks 1/6 monthly across six months; claimable at each interval.
  • “BRO vs BOSS”
    • BOSS: protocol token.
    • BRO: Charms meme token launched on the BOSS protocol; community experiment focused on UTXO integrations.

Events, Community, and Policies

  • NZ Cryptocon 2026 (To Be Cryptological)
    • No BOSS team presence planned; travel/time realities noted. Open to opportunities but not scheduled.
  • Community Activities
    • Movie Night: “Sinners” scheduled in ~2 hours from call time.
    • Game Night: next week; host apologized for last-minute movie night postponement due to emergency.
    • Engage marketplace: PS5 restock and broader rewards to resume as community initiatives restart post-holidays.
    • Zealy Sprint: may extend by ~1 week to accommodate holiday slowdown.
  • Apprenticeship & Ordinals (“Mage Society”)
    • Apprenticeship program continues until mint; goal is to secure guaranteed whitelist by climbing to top ~1200 on leaderboard.
    • Ordinals collection will be the first ever Charms NFT collection—chain-agnostic, programmable, recursive metadata (history travels with the token), no-bridge cross-chain movement (Bitcoin, Cardano, Litecoin, etc.).
    • Utility will evolve alongside Charms; planned to be a critical part of the ecosystem.
    • Sneak peeks may be shared when ready; artwork is described as crisp, clean, fantasy-themed.
  • Ambassador Program
    • Very high interest (~1000 applications). The team will review thoroughly and onboard in waves; patience requested.
  • Secret Code
    • Code for Zealy and loyalty program: 1738 (shared mid-call after a music interlude).
  • Price Talk Policy (Alien)
    • Price discussions are restricted on official channels to avoid regulatory misinterpretation of team presence as market signaling.
    • Policy aims to protect the project, users, and longevity; users invited to open support tickets for further discussion.

Technical Expectations, Performance, and Integrations

  • LitVM Testnet Performance (Solo)
    • Expect extremely fast, low-cost transactions comparable to optimistic rollups (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base).
  • Advanced Use Cases (Eddie)
    • AI agents, RWAs, modular rollups—all possible on BOSS.
    • Privacy and RWA projects already emerging; AI implementations expected as interest translates into builds.
  • Cardano Relations
    • Relationship is positive; Charles Hoskinson publicly discussed BOSS among projects bringing programmability to Bitcoin and interoperability with Cardano.
    • BLS12 curve support aligns with Cardano’s cryptographic stack.
  • Sundial Partnership (Lord)
    • Reported significant progress; approaching testnet demonstration.
    • Timelines remain fluid due to the difficulty of novel development, but confidence increased.

Wallets and Access

  • Buying BOSS with MetaMask (Mike Lent)
    • Use available CEX/DEX listings; moderators can guide via general chat.
  • Retail Access
    • EVM rollups will enable familiar wallet usage and direct interaction with DeFi/DAOs/NFTs.

AMA and Housekeeping Notes

  • Mint date: To be determined (Alien reiterated repeatedly).
  • Loyalty programs for long-term holders: Not finalized; open for internal discussion.
  • Merch Store: Live at bitcoinos.build/store.
  • Support Tickets: Please include details; tag appropriately; avoid empty tickets.

Key Takeaways

  • Delivery Phase: 2026 is about moving from infrastructure to user-facing features—rollups, tokens, applications, and cross-chain integrations.
  • Firsts: BOSS aims to be first with BLS12-based ZK on Bitcoin and to unify UTXO chains and beyond under Bitcoin as the hub.
  • Charms: Redefines tokens as ZK proofs—portable, programmable, and chain-agnostic, enabling cross-chain DeFi without bridges.
  • Retail Onboarding: Begins in earnest this quarter via EVM rollups and familiar wallets; staking follows after initial features.
  • Market Outlook: Signals suggest early bull market conditions; institutional interest (MSCI/MicroStrategy, Morgan Stanley ETF) remains strong.
  • Security Caution: “Vibe coding” and chunked AI development introduce hidden vulnerabilities; users should be cautious with new systems.
  • Community: Active hackathon, movie/game nights, Zealy sprint, engage marketplace rewards, and ordinals “Mage Society” on Charms.
  • Secret Code: 1738 for Zealy and loyalty program.

Action Items for Community

  • Participate in hackathon voting and community activities.
  • Watch for rollup launches and chain integration announcements.
  • Use official support channels for token purchasing guidance and policy questions.
  • Follow updates on staking, auctions, privacy features, and ordinals mint timing.
  • Consider contributing to a lightweight website variant if interested (e.g., via hackathon).