# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Bryan Bishop shared comprehensive transcripts from the MIT Bitcoin Expo 2015, covering presentations on Bitcoin technologies, zero-knowledge proofs, threshold signatures, and blockchain innovations, with the ZeroCash presentation on zkSNARKs (zero-knowledge succinct arguments of knowledge) highlighted as particularly significant.

• Participants expressed skepticism about Distributed Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), suggesting they represent more hype than substance, with some proponents potentially using blockchain technology primarily to circumvent government regulation.

• Research on endurance running was discussed, including studies showing negative health effects such as intestinal permeability issues, increased risk of atrial fibrillation/flutter, and coronary plaque formation in long-distance runners.

• Evidence was shared suggesting that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may provide similar weight loss benefits to traditional aerobic exercise while better preserving lean tissue, challenging conventional wisdom about jogging as an optimal exercise approach.

• Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) technology was examined for its applications in muscle strengthening and aesthetic goals, along with mention of FTC regulatory actions against consumer EMS devices making unsubstantiated claims.

• The HPlusWiki was noted to use a git-based system under CC-BY-SA 3.0 licensing for collaborative documentation, demonstrating the community's commitment to open-source knowledge sharing in transhumanist and technology domains.