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Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. This is one of the leading podcasts in the space, and listening to this show is one of the fastest ways to learn and get up to speed on Bitcoin.
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How do we interact with Bitcoin in a multi layer world? What cost savings and trade offs are necessary here? What even counts as a layer? Kilian from boltz.exchange joins me to talk about swapping across Bitcoin on-chain, Lightning and Liquid. We discuss:
How swapping works
What makes it atomic and non-custodial
What counts as layer 2
Fee savings and trade offs
Links:
X: @kilrau
Site: boltz.exchange
X: @boltzhq
Taproot feature blog post: Introducing Taproot Swaps: Putting the "Fun" Back into Refunds!
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Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:07 - Boltz.exchange: Moving Between Bitcoin Layers
05:35 - Use Cases for Lightning Service Providers
09:45 - Enhancing Wallet Functionality
13:20 - Non-Custodial Atomic Swaps
21:43 - Coinkite.com
23:07 - NomadCapitalist.com
24:25 - Fees and Fee Savings
29:35 - Trust Model of Liquid
32:40 - Regulatory Risks for Liquid
37:10 - Transaction Limits on Liquid
38:58 - Mempool.space
39:59 - Swan.com
41:02 - Scalability of Liquid
44:15 - Integration of Liquid with Other Services and Wallets
51:22 - Pragmatism in Bitcoin Adoption
55:45 - Operating in a High-Fee Environment
57:45 - Closing Thoughts
Patrick van der Meijde, founder of BitKassa and co founder Arnhem Bitcoin City joins me to talk about his experience with co-founding one of the earliest Bitcoin ‘circular economy’ communities in 2014.
How he got started
Taking payments pre-lightning
Are there enough people spending?
Resurgence in circular economies
Adopting Bitcoin Arnhem City
Links:
X: @PatrickvdMeijde
Site: adoptingbitcoinarnhem.com
Site: arnhembitcoinstad.nl
Cofounder @BitKassaNL
Cofounder Arnhem Bitcoin City @Bitcoinstad
Youtube: 10 years of merchants accepting bitcoin in Arnhem
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Chapters/Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:55 - Bitcoin Narratives in 2014
04:45 - Transaction Fees and Challenges
08:46 - Arnhem Bitcoin City and its Evolution
09:55 - Context of Arnhem City in the Netherlands
11:45 - Capital Gains Tax in the Netherlands
12:33 - Impact of AML Regulations
14:13 - Merchants Keeping Bitcoin
15:00 - Swan.com
16:14 - Mempool.space
17:11 - Coinkite.com
18:40 - Merchant Churn and Turnover
23:35 - Importance of Local Community
28:55 - Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Arnhem
31:32 - Transition to Lightning Network
35:45 - Success Rates of Lightning Network Payments
36:30 - Improvement of Lightning Network
37:53 - Conclusion and Event Details
While in Madeira for Bitcoin Atlantis, I did some interviews on a range of topics with Lyn Alden, James Lavish, Tomer Strolight, Francis Pouliot, Steven Roose and Peter Todd. We discussed:
is Macro mid curve?
USG debt
Using analogies to teach bitcoin
librerelay
MEV concerns
Self custodial and scaling
Links:
Lyn Alden X: @LynAldenContact
Site: lynalden.com
James Lavish X: @jameslavish
Site: jameslavish.substack.com
Site: bitcoinopportunity.fund
Tomer Strolight X: @TomerStrolight
Bitcoin is Generational Wealth - A Short Film by Matt Hornick and Tomer Strolight
Swan Signal Bitcoin Blog
Francis Pouliot X: @francispouliot_
Site: BullBitcoin.com
Steven Roose X: @stevenroose3
GitHub: github.com/stevenroose
Peter Todd X: @peterktodd
Site: Petertodd.org
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What applications exist for Bitcoin self custodial finance? Philipp Hoenisch, founder of 10101 (pronounced ten-ten-one) joins me on the show to talk about bitcoin trading without counterparty risk. We discuss:
DLC overview and basics
DLC channels and lightning
10101 walkthrough
“Funding rate”
Synthetic stablecoins
For individuals or business?
Risks and things can break down
Prior Episodes:
SLP349 Chris Stewart Bitcoin DLCs & Stablechannels
SLP219 Nadav Kohen – What You Should Know About Bitcoin DLCs
SLP519 Self Custodial Bitcoin Finance with Matthew Black of Atomic Finance
Links:
X: @bonomat
X: @get10101
Site: 10101.finance
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
05:58 - The Concept of Discrete Log Contracts (DLCs)
10:28 - Non-Custodial Trading and DLC Channels
12:46 - Using the 10101 App
21:32 - Expiry and Funding Rates
26:01 - NomadCapitalist.com
27:47 - Coinkite.com
28:57 - Market Makers and Trade Sizing
32:05 - Limits and Future Plans
35:55 - Security and Hardware Wallets
37:41 - Non-Degen Uses for 10101
38:50 - Comparison of Stable Coin Concepts
41:58 - High Interest Rates and Risks
48:33 - Swan.com
49:42 - Mempool.space
50:44 - Comparison of Stable Value Options
56:49 - Technical Complexity and Education
58:43 - Future of the 10101 App
01:00:45 - Reasons for Lack of Non-Custodial Finance Adoption
01:03:56 - Closing Thoughts
Eric Yakes, author of The 7th Property, joins me to talk about the future of Bitcoin Banking, LN and ecash. We discuss:
Chaumian mints and ecash
Interaction with LN
Credit markets in the future
How does the system remain Full Reserve?
Regulatory roadblocks
Will there be a role for passive index funds?
Links:
X: @ericyakes
axiombtc.capital/bank
Site: Yakes.io
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
08:23 - Bitcoin Banking
13:57 - Chaumian Mints
19:10 - How Do Chaumian Mints Work
24:04 - Use Cases for FediMints and CashewMints
31:09 - Coinkite.com
32:24 - Mempool.space
33:13 - Swan.com
35:08 - Bitcoin's Evolution and Adoption
38:20 - Regulatory Roadblocks for Commercial Mints
40:31 - Mitigating Risk of Token Debasement
46:59 - Fractional Reserve Banking and Trust
56:45 - Passive Index Funds and Stock Indexes
01:01:56 - Accounting Valuation and Global Wealth
01:06:02 - Closing Thoughts on Banks Without Bankers
Brian Morgenstern, Head of Public Policy of Riot Platforms joins me to talk about the latest attack on Bitcoin miners:
Is Bitcoin mining a partisan issue?
The EIA “Survey”
Falsehoods on grid stability and emissions
False Emergency
What to do about it
Links:
X: @MorgensternNJ
Thread https://twitter.com/MorgensternNJ/status/1754634147232977246
X: @TXblockchain_
Sen. Lummis declares the survey to be ‘absurd’
Joint statement by the Chamber of Digital Commerce & Texas Blockchain Council opposing the survey: Industry Statement on EIA’s Emergency Survey - Chamber of Digital Commerce (digitalchamber.org)
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:26 - Is Bitcoin Support Partisan?
06:35 - The EIA Request for Information on Bitcoin Mining
13:18 - Motivations and Political Divide
18:42 - "Emergency" Collection of Data
20:14 - Swan.com
21:26 - Mempool.space
22:35 - Coinkite.com
23:52 - Competitive Information and Disclosure
31:50 - Potential Misinterpretation and Attacks
39:04 - Pushing Back and Taking Action
41:24 - The Importance of Speaking Up
42:16 - Closing Thoughts
Ben Carman of Mutiny Wallet rejoins me on the show to talk about what’s coming next for Bitcoin. We talk about scaling Bitcoin and contrast the different mindsets, discuss different soft fork proposals and directions Bitcoin could go. We also talk about what impact covenants will have and the latest with Mutiny Wallet.
Bitcoin’s biggest challenges
Taxonomy of Bitcoin development culture
Soft forks and covenants
What ‘counts’ as a Bitcoin L2?
What are the big benefits of covenants?
Mutiny Wallet - a new Hybrid era?
Will people get priced out?
Fedimint support
Synthetic USD or swaps?
Inscriptions and Spam
Links:
Site: mutinywallet.com
X: @benthecarman
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Bitcoin's Challenges: Scaling and Social Consensus
08:50 - Different Perspectives on Bitcoin's Future
16:10 - The Importance of Unilateral Exit and Self-Custody
21:16 - The Potential of Covenants for Scaling Bitcoin
25:23 - Mempool.space
26:17 - Coinkite.com
27:37 - Bitcoin Ark - A Payment Pool
31:11 - Introduction to Mutiny Wallet
34:36 - Addressing Security Concerns
37:06 - Simplifying Onboarding and Social Features in Mutiny Wallet
41:50 - The Challenge of Scalability and Affordability
43:50 - Building a Hybrid Wallet with Fediment Support
45:50 - NomadCapitalist.com
47:50 - Swan.com
49:07 - Guardians and Discoverability in Mutiny Wallet
50:50 - Multiple Federation Support in Mutiny Wallet
55:25 - Stable Channels and Synthetic USD in Mutiny Wallet
01:00:20 - The Role of ETFs and Number Go Up in Bitcoin Adoption
01:04:40 - The Debate on Inscriptions and Shitcoins in Bitcoin
01:08:01 - Closing Thoughts
Do the lies about Bitcoin frustrate you? Join us in this episode as we discuss the ways to dispel and debunk some of the most egregious false climate narratives on Bitcoin with Daniel Batten, Managing Partner at CH4 Capital. We discuss:
The biggest bitcoin climate myths
Dishonest portrayal in the media
“Per transaction” fake methodology
Where Cambridge CCAF is wrong
Bitcoin’s PoW and ‘ideological intransigence’
ESMA submission
How Bitcoiners can help
Links:
X: @DSBatten
Articles: https://batcoinz.com/submission-to-esma-on-bitcoin-mining/
https://batcoinz.com/a-tale-of-two-articles/
Prior episodes referred to
SLP487 Bitcoin Mining Energy Debate – Digiconomist and Ben Gagnon
SLP542 Defending Bitcoin PoW in the EU with Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Bota Jardemalie
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:51 - Daniel's Journey with Bitcoin
09:13 - Biggest Bitcoin Climate Myths
18:34 - Coinkite.com
19:37 - Mempool.space
20:34 - How Media Perceptions about Bitcoin Changed Over Time
36:20 - Cambridge Bitcoin Estimate
44:45 - Swan.com
45:54 - Acknowledging Other Paths To Sustainability
57:10 - Submission to ESMA and Correcting False Narratives
01:09:21 - Bitcoin's Environmental Benefits
01:12:40 - Closing Thoughts
We talk about monetary maximalism, and whether everything is good for bitcoin with Christian Keroles of HRF. We discuss:
Monetary maximalism: descriptive or prescriptive
Bitcoin Spam
Antifragility
What bitcoiners are getting wrong on personal finance
How 2023 played out with “ordinals”
Not being used to winning
Links:
X: @ck_SNARKs
Site: HRF.org
Site: https://cbdctracker.hrf.org/home
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Timestamp/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Defining Monetary Maximalism
03:10 - Monetary Maximalism as an Observation
05:00 - Descriptive vs Prescriptive Monetary Maximalism
09:50 - The Debate on Ordinals and Spam
21:05 - The Nuisance Level of Spam
22:48 - What Are Most Bitcoiners Getting Wrong On Personal Finance
29:49 - The Emergence of Ordinals and Inscriptions
32:27 - Coinkite.com
33:28 - Swan.com
34:31 - Mempool.space
35:54 - The Umbrella Term of Ordinals
41:16 - The Fallout and Consequences of Bitcoin Developments
48:53 - The Strengthening of Bitcoin through Challenges
53:20 - The Debate on Filtering in Bitcoin
58:32 - The Emergence of Runes Protocol
01:02:13 - Bitcoin's Winning Streak
01:04:35 - Confusion and False Narratives
01:07:37 - The Base of Bitcoin: 21 Million Coins and HODL
01:08:37 - Closing Thoughts and Bitcoin Adoption
We’re trying something a little different this episode! While at Bitcoin Oasis 2024 in Dubai I captured some short interviews with some speakers at the conference. We covered a wide range of topics ranging from Bitcoin Spam, to nation state adoption and honestly grappling with bitcoin user adoption trade offs. The speakers interviewed are:
Alejandro De La Torre of Demand Mining
Luke Dashjr of Ocean Mining
Prince Philip of Serbia, from JAN3
Pete Rizzo of Bitcoin Magazine
Giacomo Zucco of Plan B Network
Links:
Alejandro De La Torre X: @bitentrepreneur
Luke Dashjr X: @LukeDashjr and https://ocean.xyz/
Prince Philip of Serbia X: @PrincFilip1 and https://jan3.com/
Pete Rizzo X: @pete_rizzo_ and Bitcoinmagazine.com
Giacomo Zucco X: @giacomozucco and https://planb.network/
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:44 - Alejandro De La Torre Interview
08:26 - Luke Dashjr Interview
21:10 - Swan.com
22:46 - Mempool.space
23:47 - Prince Philip of Serbia Interview
37:08 - Pete Rizzo Interview
54:29 - Coinkite.com
55:46 - NomadCapitalist.com
57:20 - Giacomo Zucco Interview
01:13:26 - Closing Thoughts
Mike Peterson from Bitcoin Beach El Zonte, El Salvador rejoins me on the show to give listeners some updates from El Salvador. Having a reduced crime rate and improved investment and tourism into the country has driven big changes! We talk:
How things look a few years on from the Bitcoin Law
Life on the ground in El Salvador
How easy it is to move
El Salvador $1M Citizenship Program
Dealing with on chain fees
Custodial vs Self Custodial and pragmatism
‘Circular Economies’ and insights from his networking around the world
Links:
X: @Bitcoinbeach
YT: @LiveFromBitcoinBeach
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:20 - Two and a Half Years After Bitcoin Adoption in El Salvador
05:21 - Financial Innovation in El Salvador
09:36 - Bottom-Up vs Top-Down Adoption of Bitcoin
11:00 - Ease of Setting Up in El Salvador
21:05 - Coinkite.com
22:13 - Mempool.space
22:56 - Swan.com
24:15 - Living on Bitcoin in El Salvador
31:48 - Bitcoin Meetups and Events in El Salvador
35:51 - Circular Economies and Bitcoin Adoption
40:55 - Insights from Other Circular Economies
50:05 - Custodial vs. Non-Custodial
54:21 - The Bitcoin Beach Podcast
56:16 - Closing thoughts
Get an overview of lightning wallets in this episode with Anita Posch. Anita walks through what she found in testing self custodial lightning wallets under conditions of poor internet connectivity. We also talk about themes that came up at the recent Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town South Africa.
On the ground insights
Results of the self custodial wallet test
Which LN apps came out best?
The situation with fees
Where the test might not be suitable
How things may change with a Liquid or Fedimint approach
Links:
X: @AnitaPosch
Site: bffbtc.org
Bitcoin for Fairness - Anita Posch
(L)earn Bitcoin
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What does Life Insurance look like when it’s all priced and done in Bitcoin? Zac Townsend (CEO and co-founder of Meanwhile) joins me on the show to talk about it. We discuss:
Life insurance as a model
Term or Whole life
Bitcoin denomination
Is it the next Celsius or BlockFi?
Does it work under a deflationary
Private credit fund
Links:
X: @ztownsend
X: @meanwhilelife
Site: meanwhile.bm
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Aaron van Wirdum rejoins me to talk about his exploration of how Bitcoin came to be. We talk about his new book, The Genesis Book. In this book, Aaron explores some of the technologies, and philosophies that led to the creation of Bitcoin. We discuss:
What he learned in making this book
Hayek and the Austrians
Extropians
Cryptography and the Cypherpunks
Libertarians
Precursor tech to Bitcoin
Links:
X: @AaronvanW
Site: http://thegenesisbook.com/
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Timestamp/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - Motivation for Writing the Book
04:05 - Bitcoin's Origins and Evolution
08:21 - The Influence of Hayek and Austrian Economics
18:54 - The Connection Between FOSS and Bitcoin
25:49 - The Extropians and Their Vision
30:47 - The Cypherpunks and Their Ideology
32:28 - Swan.com
33:52 - Mempool.space
35:00 - Coinkite.com
39:30 - The Rise and Fall of DigiCash
51:20 - The Crypto Wars and Government Regulation
56:26 - Pre-cursor Electronic Cash Projects
01:01:20 - Satoshi's Clever Insight
01:03:00 - Closing thoughts
Sébastien Gouspillou is a French Bitcoin miner, entrepreneur, and speaker. He is the CEO of BBGS (Big Block Green Services) and he joins me to talk about Bitcoin mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Oman and elsewhere around the world:
Bitcoin mining in the DRC
Bitcoin mining in Oman
Using various forms of energy
Working in different environments
Narrative shifts in Bitcoin Mining and Proof of Work
Links:
X: @SebGouspillou
Site: bbgsmining.com
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:34 - Challenges and Risks in the Congo
04:30 - Bitcoin Mining in Virunga National Park
09:28 - Performance and Investment in the DRC
14:10 - Economic Opportunities and Job Creation
23:31 - Bitcoin Mining in Oman
28:05 - Challenges of Solar-Powered Mining
31:38 - Bitcoin Mining in the Middle East
41:30 - Mining Potential in Africa
45:05 - Energy Sources
47:37 - The Environmental Impact of Bitcoin Mining
55:35 - Closing Thoughts
It seems that the EU is constantly coming out with bad new regulations that will impact Bitcoiners and Bitcoin miners. Joining me today is Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Bota Jardemalie from the Open Dialogue Foundation - Bitcoin and human rights advocates. We talk about:
EU bureaucracy and ECB threat to Bitcoin
Why engage with these people at all?
Attacks on Bitcoin’s Proof of Work
Threat to self custody and sovereignty - AML
Bitcoin as bank of last resort
How you can help with testimonials
Links:
PoW submission: https://en.odfoundation.eu/a/724499,defend-pow-submission-to-esma/
EU AML submission: https://en.odfoundation.eu/a/578069,can-the-eus-anti-money-laundering-reform-help-dictators/
Site / Support OD Foundation: https://en.odfoundation.eu/how-can-you-help/
Lyudmyla on X: @LyudaKozlovska
Bota on X: @jardemalie
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and Background
04:55 - The current threats
08:00 - Engaging with Regulators
12:05 - Can they be reasoned with?
17:30 - Threats to mining
25:55 - ESG Narrative and Proof of Work
38:20 - Threats to Self Custody and AML Regulations
46:03 - AML and Counter-Terrorism Financing Regulations
52:50 - De-risking and Financial Exclusion
01:00:28 - Summary of Key Concerns and closing thoughts
Given the recent discussion on covenants, you might be curious about what actual covenant use cases look like. Joining me today is Steven Roose to help explain covenant uses and TXHASH as well as various objections:
Case for Covenants
Why TXHASH
Scope of changes
Covenants.info
Covenant use cases
Ark
Commercial viability
Links:
X: @stevenroose3
Site: Covenants.info
TXHASH ML post: https://lists.linuxfoundation.org/pipermail/bitcoin-dev/2022-January/019813.html
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On the eve of Bitcoin ETFs being approved, is Bitcoin entering a new era? Tuur Demeester, long time bitcoin advocate, writer and speaker rejoins me on the show to discuss his thoughts:
This new era for Bitcoin
ETF approval and what it means
Capture risks are low
Psychology of a market cycle and HODLers
“Hate buying” Bitcoin
Bitcoin Life Insurance
Why every company needs a Bitcoin strategy
Future of Bitcoin use
Note this show was recorded Jan 10th 2024 8pm Dubai (11am Eastern time), just prior to ETF approval.
Links:
X: @TuurDemeester
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction and background
01:00 - The new era of Bitcoin
06:11 - What are the actual risks?
12:20 - How many coins are held in custody?
15:00 - Tuur's reports
21:27 - Psychology of a market cycle and HODLers
31:40 - Swan.com
33:12 - Coinkite.com
34:52 - Mempool.space
37:43 - 3 green, 1 red meme
43:10 - Bitcoin Life Insurance
51:21 - “Hate buying” Bitcoin
56:35 - Why every company needs a Bitcoin strategy
01:01:50 - Future of Bitcoin use
01:07:02 - Closing thoughts
Have you heard about Dubai but been wondering about what it’s like there? Lara Eggiman joins me to talk about Dubai, the UAE and the new bitcoin-only conference launching here, Bitcoin Oasis. We discuss:
Dubai lifestyle
Common misconceptions
Tips for people who want to set up in Dubai
Why the UAE is well placed for Bitcoin adoption
Bitcoin Oasis
Bitcoin Association
Links:
X: @SwissAlice1
Site: Bitcoin-oasis.com
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction and background
01:27 - Why Dubai?
02:46 - Common Misconceptions about Dubai
05:32 - Benefits of Living in Dubai
08:08 - Tips for Setting Up in Dubai
12:27 - Why UAE and Dubai are Well-Placed to Adopt Bitcoin
14:25 - Swan.com
16:07 - Mempool.space
17:11 - Coinkite.com
20:25 - Competitive Jurisdictions
22:07 - Bitcoin Association UAE
27:46 - Living in Dubai
30:00 - Closing thoughts
In this conversation, Natalie Smolenski discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, anthropology, and political economy. She explores the debate on the origin of money and the clash between anthropologists and economists. Smolenski argues that money is a social technology that can take different forms based on trust and use cases. She examines the limitations of fiat currency and the importance of trust in debt settlement. Smolenski also discusses the rise of Bitcoin as a competing institution to traditional currencies and the threat to open source development in the EU. We also discuss various topics related to jurisdictional arbitrage, the Texas Bitcoin Foundation, the challenges facing universities, and the future of higher education.
Links:
X: @NSmolenski
Satoshi Papers: Satoshipapers.org
Texas Bitcoin Foundation: txbitcoinfoundation.org
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Timestamps/Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 The Debate on the Origin of Money
06:50 Clash between Anthropologists and Economists
13:14 The Role of Commodity Money
20:07 Coinkite.com
21:29 Swan.com
27:05 Payment vs Settlement
34:44 The Decline of State Power and the Rise of Bitcoin
39:00 Mempool.space
40:13 The Competition between Bitcoin and Fiat Currency
52:18 The Threat to Open Source Development in the EU
59:24 The Texas Bitcoin Foundation and Bridging the Gap
01:01:24 The Challenges of Universities and the Need for Innovation
What a joke of an episode. Can't believe you'd have someone like this on such a great podcast. I still love your podcast but did this guess ever miss the mark. None of what he said was based on actual facts. Every single thing he said was an opinion which he played off as objective science based facts. I feel sorry he's been so brainwashed. He could have talked about how Bitcoin isn't actually harmful to the environment but he pretty much just denied climate change and said wind turbines don't actually make any electricity. Definitely lost a few brain cells with this one
That dashboard is amazing!
I love the strategies he uses to explain. I think I was overwhelming the people who I tried to explain how to get started to.
all I'm thinking all day is " Flex our monitoring muscles to weed out the bad actors" any one counted ??!
Great guests! Is the interviewer a 🤖?