Supply Shock

In this episode, Blockspace Baron joins the show to deep dive into a contrarian Bitcoin thesis: treating block space itself as a scarce, financial asset. We explore why Blockspace Baron is aggressively acquiring it, how inscriptions and tokens reframe fee economics, and what this could mean if transaction fees rise. Enjoy! — Follow Blockspace Baron: https://x.com/MrBeastBitcoin Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Blockspace, Ordinals & Bit Bars (04:01) How Blockspace Tokens Are Bought & Valued (05:44) Challenges & the Future of Blockspace (13:58) The Long-Term Vision for Blockspace Tokens (20:58) BIT Bars, Meme Culture & Gentleman Club Phenomenon (22:35) The Economics of Blockspace (28:30) Blockspace Tokens & What Comes Next (35:45) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Natalie Brunell unpacks how Bitcoin reframes money, incentives, and opportunity in a world where inflation and broken systems quietly shape daily life. We also discuss why Bitcoin is apolitical and a universal antidote to the broken American dream. Enjoy! — Follow Natalie: https://x.com/natbrunell Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Bitcoin Is For Everyone (07:15) The Writing Process (10:15) Book Vision & Audience (14:10) Natalie’s Coin Story (16:34) Encouraging Friends & Family (18:53) Bitcoin Is A Universal Antidote (23:17) What 2026 Holds for Bitcoin (26:08) Sentiment & Narratives (28:26) The Institutionalization Of Bitcoin (32:33) Bitcoin Risks & Concerns (35:20) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Jameson Lopp returns to discuss Bitcoin’s muted 2025 cycle, the shifting power from retail to institutions, and the messy but necessary evolution of Bitcoin’s development, governance, and blockspace economics. We also explore Zcash’s unexpected resurgence, the risks and realities of future forks, and what truly threatens Bitcoin heading into 2026. Enjoy! — Follow Jameson: https://x.com/lopp Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:44) Bitcoin Cycles vs Institutions (07:35) Bitcoin as Hedge, Asset, and Narrative (09:22) State of Bitcoin Development (11:23) Protocol Wars and Bitcoin's Future (28:38) Privacy Innovations and Zcash (36:05) Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Accelerates (45:13) Regulation’s Expanding Role in Bitcoin (49:45) The Road to Merchant Adoption (52:26) Top Risks for Bitcoin Heading Into 2026 (54:54) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Jimmy from Smashtoshi joins the show to discuss its multi-year project to preserve Bitcoin’s history. We discuss how early communities shaped the network’s identity, how Bitcoin’s story blends technology with social movements, and why today’s institutional wave risks overshadowing the ideals that built it. Enjoy! — Follow Smashtoshi: https://x.com/bysmashtoshi Book Auction: https://shop.historyofbitcoin.io/first-edition Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:36) Smashatoshi’s History of Bitcoin (04:52) Becoming a Bitcoin Historian (07:15) Uncovering Bitcoin’s Early History (07:39) Bitcoin’s Cultural & Social Shift (09:42) Bitcoin’s Financial Evolution (15:42) Where Bitcoin Is Heading Next (24:52) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, John Fakhoury joins the show to discuss Bitcoin’s “missing bull market,” how Bitcoin is becoming a global macro asset, why institutions can no longer ignore it, and why hype-driven treasury companies and altcoins are facing a harsh reality check. We also explore what could drive the next phase of adoption, what 2026 may bring, and why Bitcoin might reach its next milestone in a far quieter (and more powerful) way than anyone expects. Enjoy! — Follow John: https://x.com/PayItForwardDad Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Is the Bitcoin Cycle Broken? (09:05) The Rise & Risk of Corporate Bitcoin (13:31) Hard Truths About This Market (19:42) Bitcoin’s Path to the Index Era (22:21) The Mood Shift Under the Surface (24:43) What the Fed Means for Crypto (27:00) The Great Altcoin Reckoning (30:36) Stablecoins Become Infrastructure (33:20) Bitcoin’s Real Stress Test Ahead (36:29) Culture, Capital & the Next Cycle (41:06) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Alexandre Laizet explains why Bitcoin price can stall despite record institutional interest, what’s really driving volatility behind the scenes, and how Bitcoin treasury companies fit into the next phase of adoption. We also dig into why “the setup has never been more bullish,” how Wall Street treats Bitcoin as (not yet) money, and what investors can expect heading into 2026. Enjoy! — Follow Alex: https://x.com/AlexandreLaizet Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Why Isn’t BTC Higher? (07:02) Is Bitcoin Being Manipulated? (17:45) The Role of BTC Treasury Companies (24:39) Why Buy Treasury Companies? (34:02) Biggest Bitcoin Catalysts (38:58) How Does Bitcoin Recover? (44:24) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, we’re back with another Roundup to discuss why Nick Szabo’s latest tweets sparked such backlash. The panel digs into what this controversy reveals about Bitcoin’s culture, from debates over arbitrary data and node responsibility to fears of centralization and social pressure. A sharp look at how technical disagreements can morph into full-blown community rifts and potential legal backlash. Enjoy! — Follow Shinobi: https://x.com/Brain_Trollz Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronvanW Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:17) Szabo’s Tweets, Ideological Shift & Legal Debates (15:03) Making Sense of Szabo’s Broader Message (37:58) Censorship Resistance, Node Design & Decentralization Risks (41:48) Nodes, Governance, and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Future (42:29) Government Pressure, Community Responses & Developer Tensions (49:21) The Knots Movement & Bitcoin’s Cultural Direction (01:01:11) Building a Stronger Bitcoin Culture (01:06:32) The Next Wave of Bitcoin Innovation (01:10:53) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

In this episode, John Carvalho joins the show to discuss his unconventional view that Bitcoin’s real bottleneck isn’t technology but trust, challenging the assumptions behind Lightning, layer-two “scaling,” and even the broader cultural narratives about Bitcoin’s future. We also discuss why he believes layers don’t truly scale Bitcoin, how trust dynamics shape every payment system, and why Synonym is building a new framework for peer-to-peer coordination that goes beyond blockchains. Enjoy! — Follow John: https://x.com/BitcoinErrorLog Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Can Lightning Actually Scale? (12:10) Why Trust Shapes All Bitcoin Scaling (20:57) Why Trust Shapes All Bitcoin Scaling (30:19) How Synonym Approaches Bitcoin Scaling (34:56) Synonym’s Innovations, Tools & Future Roadmap (37:22) Data Control, Custom Algorithms & Pubkey Protocol (40:09) E-Commerce, Mobile Wallets & Next-Gen Bitcoin UX (42:03) Upgrading Nodes & Reinventing the Payment Protocol (47:19) Trust-Based Scaling: Pros & Cons (50:57) Rethinking Bitcoin Treasuries (01:02:24) A Personal Bitcoin Strategy (01:04:39) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Tim Enneking joins the show to discuss why Bitcoin’s recent drawdown isn’t a crash, why the old cycle models are breaking, and how shifting ownership and institutional behavior may be reshaping the entire market. He also digs into who might be selling, where the real catalysts could emerge next, and what long-term investors should keep an eye on. Enjoy! — Follow Tim: https://www.psalion.com/ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:03) How Bitcoin’s Market Has Evolved (07:20) Bulls, Bears & the Next Big Move (09:49) Institutional Flows Reshaping Crypto (21:20) Is Bitcoin Correlated to Equities? (23:18) Biggest Bitcoin Catalysts (27:51) Market Structure & Crypto Banks (32:58) Strategy Lessons from Market History (38:50) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Bill Tai and George Kikvadze join the show to explore the untold, insider history of Bitcoin mining through the lens of BitFury’s founders, exploring their early struggles, near-death moments, regulatory battles, Silicon Valley skepticism, the birth of ASIC mining, the role of Necker Island gatherings in shaping the industry, and how those lessons inform Bitcoin’s present institutional era and future trajectory. Enjoy! — Follow Bill: https://x.com/KiteVC Follow George: https://x.com/BitfuryGeorge Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:07) New Book: And Then You Win (05:31) Bill’s Bitcoin Backstory (12:57) George’s Path Into Bitcoin (15:43) FG Trailer (16:56) The Birth of ASICs & Industrial Mining (25:58) BitFury’s Breakout Moment (28:20) Mining Challenges & Growing Pains (30:49) Silicon Valley’s Big Miss (34:17) Necker Island: Branson, Bitcoin & Bold Ideas (39:58) Blockchain Summits & Their Industry Impact (42:13) Today’s Bitcoin Market & The Road Ahead (47:37) Biggest Bitcoin Advice & Surprises (54:49) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

This week, we break down the escalating emergency soft-fork push inside the Bitcoin fork telegram channel, including the bans, inconsistencies, shifting activation plans, and the core dispute over whether a minority can (or should) restrict existing user behavior on Bitcoin. The panel dissects the technical, social, economic, and philosophical stakes, from property-rights violations to purity spirals, UASF fantasies, dangers of rushing consensus, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronvanW Follow Rob: https://x.com/Rob1Ham Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:39) Inside the Bitcoin Fork Telegram (04:45) Diverging Views on the Fork Proposal (12:48) Is the Soft Fork Valid? (14:41) Who Decides Bitcoin’s Future? (17:17) FG Trailer (18:29) Economic Consequences of a Forked Bitcoin (26:24) Miners vs. Nodes (36:18) Can Bitcoin Maintain Consensus & Network Health? (37:46) The Hard Part: Technical + Social Coordination (41:11) Ideology, Philosophy & What Bitcoin Should Be (43:31) Lessons From Past Fork Fights (47:41) Who Really Owns Bitcoin? (01:01:22) Censorship, Neutrality & Network Integrity (01:06:28) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, co-creator of Counterparty Adam Krellenstein joins the show to unveil Kontor – a next-generation Bitcoin meta-protocol offering native smart contracts and scalable file storage built directly on Bitcoin. He explains how Kontor builds on the legacy of Counterparty, colored coins, and Ordinals to bring true DeFi to Bitcoin without sidechains. Enjoy! — Follow Adam: https://x.com/agkrellenstein Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:02) Kontor: The Next Bitcoin Meta Protocol (03:48) Why Bitcoin Needs a Meta Layer Now (08:05) Smart Contracts, Storage & Kontor’s Design (13:00) Ethics, On-Chain Activity & Bitcoin’s Moral Debate (17:43) Launch Playbook & Kontor Tokenomics (19:36) Kontor’s Scripting Language & Transaction Flow (25:06) FG Trailer (26:18) How Data Moves Through Kontor & Bitcoin (32:06) Building on Bitcoin vs. Alt-L1 Ecosystems (36:59) Bitcoin’s Next Era: Protocols, Miners & Markets (47:52) Multiple Implementations & the Future of Consensus (51:23) Bitcoin Wall Street-ification & Guardrails (55:18) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, we sit down with Ledger’s Chief Experience Officer, Ian Rogers, to discuss the launch of the new Ledger Nano Gen 5 and the evolution of Ledger Wallet. We dive into how Ledger is improving hardware wallet usability and the company’s broader vision of securing Bitcoin to enable a full digital value ecosystem. Enjoy! — Follow Ian: https://x.com/iancr Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:39) Ledger’s Evolution & Innovations (03:47) Security Meets Usability (04:54) Inside Ledger’s New Products (06:24) UX, Adoption & Market Growth (12:28) Who is the Ledger User? (15:45) Understanding Hard Wallets (18:43) FG Trailer (19:58) The Future of Ledger & Multisig (27:37) Bitcoin Gifting & Ledger’s Mission (32:04) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, we dive into the escalating Bitcoin civil war over BIP-444 — the proposed “emergency soft fork” to limit arbitrary data onchain. The panel debates “pleb slop” culture, anti-core developer sentiment, and whether the community is repeating the moral crusades of the Blocksize Wars. We also dissect miner incentives, exploiting user-activated vs. user-rejected forks, property-rights implications, and prediction markets tracking whether the fork will ever activate. Enjoy! — Follow Shinobi: https://x.com/Brain_Trollz Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronvanW Follow Rob: https://x.com/Rob1Ham Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:48) Debating “Pleb Slop” and Core Values (08:25) Developers, Consensus, and the Community Divide (16:20) Fork Proposals and the Governance Dilemma (21:40) Soft Forks, User Action, and Network Power (34:05) FG Trailer (35:17) Soft Forks, User Action, and Network Power (39:18) Game Theory: Block Invalidation and Chain Reorgs (42:50) Prediction Markets, Fork Futures, and Incentives (47:51) Economic Voting and Miner Power Dynamics (52:42) Censorship, Property Rights, and Bitcoin Core’s Role (1:06:01) Fork Scenarios and the Future of Bitcoin (1:07:24) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Lamar Wilson – founder of Black Bitcoin Billionaire and creator of Orange House Capital – joins the show to discuss his new platform that lets everyday people buy Bitcoin the same way they’d buy a home: with a down payment and monthly installments. Lamar explains how this “Bitcoin mortgage” model aims to make ownership accessible without credit checks, drawing parallels to how traditional mortgages built the American middle class. Enjoy! — Follow Lamar: https://x.com/bigmarh Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:17) Building Orange House (04:32) The Bitcoin Mortgage Model (10:56) Cryptography & Refinancing (13:50) Reinventing the Mortgage for Bitcoin (17:44) FG Trailer (18:56) Reinventing the Mortgage for Bitcoin (21:11) The Target Market (23:44) The Bitcoin Layaway Revolution (26:14) Lamar’s Bitcoin History (27:58) Democratizing Bitcoin Access (33:25) Bitcoin is for the People (38:22) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, we’re joined by Shinobi, Joakim Book, and Aaron van Wirdum to discuss the emergency Bitcoin soft fork proposal that could split the network. We debate whether the proposal’s “legal and moral” justifications hold any weight, question who defines harm within Bitcoin, and explore how technical limits, cultural rifts, and power struggles will shape Bitcoin’s future. Enjoy! — Follow Shinobi: https://x.com/Brain_Trollz Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronvanW Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock — Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction (02:06) Bitcoin’s BIP-444 Battle (07:11) The Legal & Moral Dilemma (10:22) How Would It Activate? (17:57) The Community Divide (28:18) FG Trailer (29:30) History Repeats Itself (53:06) Culture Wars in Bitcoin (1:00:34) Forking & Freedom (1:13:04) The Next Bitcoin Fork? (1:28:58) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Boaz Sobrado joins the show to unpack Bitcoin’s toughest October in a decade, how institutional traders may be flipping traditional market narratives, and the exchange shifts reshaping crypto. We also discuss the rise of corporate Bitcoin adoption, strategic government reserves, Square’s renewed push for Bitcoin payments, and if this cycle is truly different. Enjoy! — Follow Boaz: https://x.com/sobradob Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (00:57) Bitcoin’s Worst October Ever? (04:50) Is this the End of the Cycle? (06:51) Exchange Shakeups (10:23) CME Overtaking Crypto Natives (14:23) The Blending of Exchanges (16:08) Tokenized Assets & the ICO Revival (21:57) FG Trailer (23:09) Corporate Bitcoin Adoption (28:19) The Global Regulatory Chess Game (29:53) Strategic Bitcoin Reserves & Treasury Adoption (34:38) Square Pushing BTC as Money (40:26) Is this Time Different? (42:34) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Rizzo & Joakim Book break down the latest in Bitcoin and crypto: from the market crash and Polymarket’s NYSE deal, to the U.S. government’s Bitcoin seizures, growing dominance of stablecoins, and Bitcoin’s four-year cycle. Enjoy! — Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook  Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_   Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW  Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_   Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx  Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock  Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6  — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:31) Prediction Markets & Polymarket (07:00) Government Shutdown & Bitcoin’s Role (12:18) Bitcoin Seizures & Reserves (16:20) Bitcoin’s ATH & Sentiment (20:13) Mainstream Media Bitcoin Narratives (21:29) FG Trailer (22:51) Mainstream Media Bitcoin Narratives (25:14) Politics & Crypto on the Global Stage (32:29) Stablecoins & Tether’s Dominance (38:53) Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Debate (41:17) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Paul Sztorc joins to break down the evolving politics of Bitcoin development from user vs. developer control to the failures of Lightning, the role of dissenting implementations, and the long-term challenges of security and fees. It’s a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Bitcoin’s growth, governance, and survival. Enjoy! — Follow Paul: https://x.com/Truthcoin Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:32) Bitcoin v30 & Development Battles (06:33) Lightning Network Under Fire (09:32) The Problems with Bitcoin Core (17:18) Relay Policy & Transaction Incentives (21:19) Competing Bitcoin Cultures & Implementations (35:57) Who Really Controls Bitcoin: Users or Miners? (38:25) SegWit & the Scaling Wars (41:45) Power of Users in Bitcoin’s Direction (45:19) Innovation & Challenges Driving Bitcoin’s Evolution (50:45) Security, Fees, & Long-Term Sustainability (53:37) Bitcoin vs Gold: What Money Should Be (56:55) Why Compatibility is Bitcoin’s Hidden Strength (1:00:32) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

In this episode, Lightning developer at ZBD Pay and organizer of TABConf Mike Tidwell joins the show to discuss the experimental, community-driven format of TABConf, the hotly contested future of the Lightning Network, rising concerns over quantum computing, and the philosophical divides between Bitcoin Core and Knots. We also explore how governance, user participation, and mempool policies will shape the future of Bitcoin. Enjoy! — Follow Mike: https://x.com/miketwenty1 Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:11) TABConf Bitcoin Debates (05:02) Lightning Network: Success or Failure? (11:38) Quantum Computing and Bitcoin’s Future (20:37) Core vs. Knots: The Governance Divide (31:51) Mempool Policies & User Preferences (46:10) Software, Governance & User Appeal (49:38) Miners, Power, and Practicality (57:08) Bitcoin’s Cultural Legitimacy (1:01:02) Legal & Technical Challenges (1:06:28) Education, Engagement & the Path Ahead (1:12:41) The Future of Bitcoin Governance (1:30:09) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock