TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast #600: Immutable History Is Now Possible with Carlos Toriello
Mar 24, 2025
Carlos "Carliño" Toriello, a member of the Simple Proof team and election auditor in Guatemala, joins to discuss innovative uses of Bitcoin for ensuring election integrity. He shares insights on implementing the Open Timestamps protocol for tamper-proof data. The conversation delves into the security benefits of blockchain technology, highlighting its potential to change governance and preserve historical records. Carliño emphasizes personal responsibility in safeguarding information and the transformative power of Bitcoin in creating immutable proof.
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Screven County Implementation
- Screven County, Georgia, used Simple Proof to protect election results.
- Stacy Scott, a Bitcoiner, integrated the system within two weeks.
Bitcoin's Security and Cost
- Bitcoin's decentralized nature and high uptime make it the most secure blockchain.
- Using Merkle trees, timestamping to Bitcoin becomes cost-effective at scale.
Include Bitcoin in Analysis
- Evaluate blockchain technology for government use.
- Bitcoin must be considered for a complete analysis.