Through conversations with crypto’s brightest lights, Gwart embarks on a one-man crusade to find the real value of cryptocurrency. Once weekly episodes with guests. Pseudonymous, Gwart is a crypto-Twitter troll and thinkboi seeking answers to non-existent problems in blockchains. Follow along for the most colorful conversations in crypto.
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Conversations about Bitcoin covering markets, tech, compute, and culture from hosts Charlie Spears and Colin Harper. Listen for weekly shows covering everything from deep Bitcoin mining to the conversation of the week in Bitcoin. We talk with the executives, operators, deal makers, financers and builders making the digital frontier happen. Available on all podcast players, YouTube and on syndication platforms like Yahoo Finance, CoinDesk and more! Be sure to subscribe and give us a five star ...
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CULTURE: The State of Crypto Media w/ Brady Dale
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1:05:53Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down the current landscape into a number of categories, including incumbents / newcomers, tradfi giants, research desks…
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The Blockspace Pod: The State of Crypto Media w/ Brady Dale
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1:05:53For today’s Blockspace Pod, Brady Dale joins us to discuss the best and worst crypto media publications for 2026. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down …
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Goodbye For Now! (We're moving feeds: click over to get the new show)
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0:58Click here to follow The Blockspace Podcast feed! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NQIkiCHVbQy8Cq0Ppmjwe Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-blockspace-podcast/id1729672815 After nearly 5 years of weekly shows, we’ll be pausing the Mining Pod for now as we focus on our main show, The Blockspace Podcast. We'll still be posting 3 …
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Getting To The Bottom Of Quantum w/ Rearden
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1:14:30Bitcoin developer Brandon Black (ReardenCode) analyzes the reality of the quantum computing threat to Bitcoin. He explains the timeline for potential encryption breaks and why the sky isn't falling just yet. Brandon explains proposed solutions like BIP 360 and OP_CAT, and we debate whether Satoshi's stash will eventually be stolen or confiscated. N…
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COMPUTE: Quantum's $100 Billion Threat To Bitcoin
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46:36Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the existential risk of quantum computing. We break down Nick Carter's latest research, the timeline for a potential quantum break, and the 2 million Bitcoin currently at risk. We debate the ethics of "burning" Satoshi's coins to save the network, the technical challenges of forking to quantum-resistant signa…
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Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They cover the looming silver supply deficit, why Bitcoin hash rate might see its slowest growth years, and the supply chain breaks threatening AI data centers. Plus, they discuss the "538 moment" for prediction markets, big banks launching Bitcoin lending, and the AI content ta…
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Nike Quietly Sells NFT Unit RTFKT as Sector Contracts | CoinDesk Daily
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2:00Nike sold its NFT and virtual sneakers. Nike has discreetly sold its NFT subsidiary RTFKT, a year after shutting down the business's operations. As the broader NFT market faces cancellations and closures, does this sale mark the end of the digital fashion boom? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennife…
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Does Venezuela Really Hold $60B in Bitcoin?
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15:34Mauricio Di Bartolomeo explains why Venezuela is unlikely to have a $60B bitcoin reserve. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo says the rumors surrounding Venezuela's alleged $60 billion bitcoin "shadow reserve," are very unlikely. Drawing on his personal history in the country, including the day his family’s mining facility was seized by the gov…
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Drake Hit with RICO Lawsuit Tied to Crypto Casino Stake.us | CoinDesk Daily
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2:07Drake faces class-action lawsuit tied to Stake.us. Drake has been named in a new class-action lawsuit filed in Virginia alleging RICO violations. The suit claims that the Canadian rapper and others used the tipping feature on the crypto casino Stake.us to obscure money transfers related to artificially inflating music streaming statistics through "…
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Will 2026 Be the Year of Bitcoin Financialization? | Markets Outlook
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19:28Bitcoin's major test in 2026 with Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu. In today's Markets Outlook, Bitlayer Co-Founder Charlie Hu joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the major test bitcoin faces following the US military operation in Venezuela. Plus, he analyzes the 2026 market outlook, exploring how hyperinflation and geopolitical shifts are d…
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Bitcoin above $93K as U.S. captures Maduro | CoinDesk Daily
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2:15BTC rallies amid U.S. military action in Venezuela. Bitcoin starts the new year with a rally above $93,000 amid U.S. military action in South America. With President Maduro captured, speculation is mounting that the U.S. could seize a "shadow reserve" of bitcoin from Venezuela. Is this the geopolitical shock propelling the next leg up? CoinDesk's J…
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The Blockspace Pod: Our Predictions For 2026
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40:36Charlie and Colin drop their 6 major predictions for 2026. From a silver supply shock and Bitcoin hash rate stagnation to the rise of prediction markets and AI data center delays. Find out why big banks are entering Bitcoin lending and why the internet is about to get fake. Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They…
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Pantera Capital's Top Crypto Predictions for 2026
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15:50Pantera Capital's 2026 predictions. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit joins CoinDesk to discuss the outlook into crypto markets and the broader industry in 2026. With market structure legislation nearing the finish line, Paul details why entrepreneurs are returning to U.S. soil. They also discuss the success of Solana and XRP ETFs,…
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Trump Media to issue new digital token to DJT shareholders | CoinDesk Daily
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2:12Trump Media is set to distribute a new digital token for DJT shareholders. Trump Media is partnering with Crypto.com to launch a new digital token exclusively for DJT shareholders. With the stock jumping on the news, could this move pave the way for other public companies to reward investors on-chain? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Dai…
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THE MINING POD: TeraWulf’s $1.3B Raise, Riot’s $500 ATM, SMLR-ASST Merger, Beckham Bends Away from BTC
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37:58For today’s roundup, TeraWulf’s Fluidstack JV bags $1.3B and David Beckham’s Prenetics abandons its BTC strategy. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt break down about the sharp decline in Bitcoin network hash rate and how Bitcoin narrowly dodged a "royal flush" of negative difficul…
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TeraWulf’s $1.3B Raise, Riot’s $500 ATM, SMLR-ASST Merger, Beckham Bends Away from BTC
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37:58Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin, Charlie, and Matt break down about the sharp decline in Bitcoin network hash rate and how Bitcoin narrowly dodged a "royal flush" of negative difficulty adjustments. We analyze Riot’s $500M ATM offering, TeraWulf’s latest financing for AI compute, and the Semler S…
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David Beckham’s Prenetics Ditches Bitcoin Strategy as Santa Rally Fails | CoinDesk Daily
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2:42Unpacking the latest on the crypto "Santa Rally," David Beckham's Prenetics, and Cypherpunk Technologies. The much-anticipated crypto "Santa Rally" has officially missed its flight. With bitcoin and ether closing out the quarter down more than 22%, the market is entering a major "positioning reset." Plus, why the David Beckham-backed Prenetics is p…
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Privacy Is a “Must” for Global Blockchain Adoption in 2026
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13:12Unpacking the role of privacy in crypto's future with Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch. Pantera Capital Managing Partner Paul Veradittakit and Subzero Labs’ Jan Camenisch join CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie to discuss why privacy technology has shifted from a luxury to a fundamental requirement for blo…
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Peter Schiff: "I May Have Influenced More People To Buy Bitcoin Than People Who Advocate Bitcoin" | Markets Outlook
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25:23Gold's outlook for 2026 with SchiffGold Founder Peter Schiff. Euro Pacific Asset Management Chief Economist Peter Schiff has been named to CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential list. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, the SchiffGold founder reflects on gold's record highs, and shares his skepticism of bitcoin, asserting that the cryptocur…
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THE MINING POD: The 2025 Hashies: Introducing Blockspace’s Annual Awards Show
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37:18For the final Mining Pod of 2025, we inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show. Catch the latest Blockspace documentary, The Bitcoin Professor, on YouTube! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Charlie and Colin proudly inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show for the best and worst in Bitcoin for that year. The winners …
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The 3 Biggest Crypto Stories of 2025 | CoinDesk Daily
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3:53The largest liquidation event ever and other crypto stories that dominated 2025. As 2025 comes to a close, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie looks back at a year defined by record-breaking volatility, an unprecedented political landscape, and a fundamental shift in global finance. Today's "CoinDesk Daily" breaks down the three defining moments of the yea…
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The 2025 Hashies: Introducing Blockspace’s Annual Awards Show
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37:18Catch the latest Blockspace documentary, The Bitcoin Professor, on YouTube! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Charlie and Colin proudly inaugurate The Hashies, Blockspace’s annual award show for the best and worst in Bitcoin for that year. The winners of this year’s Hashies, in order of appearance, are as follows: Most Ascendant BTC Mining CEO…
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Will These Three Areas Dominate Crypto in 2026? | CoinDesk Daily
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2:26Coinbase Institutional predicts these three things will dominate crypto in 2026. A new report from Coinbase Institutional argues that crypto prices in 2026 will be defined by institutional participation and market plumbing rather than retail momentum. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie breaks down Coinbase's 2026 crypto predictions on "CoinDesk Daily." - …
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Why Chairman Hill Believes Stablecoins Need the Clarity Act to Truly Thrive
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20:34The 2026 D.C. roadmap with House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill. House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill was named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People of 2025. In this interview with CoinDesk’s Jennifer Sanasie, he reflects on a landmark year for the U.S. digital asset industry following the historic sign…
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Crypto M&A Hits Record $8.6B in 2025 as Coinbase, Kraken Lead Deal Surge | CoinDesk Daily
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2:38Crypto M&A hits record-high of $8.6B in 2025. The crypto industry closed out the year with a record $8.6 billion in mergers and acquisitions, driven by pro-crypto policies from the White House. With Coinbase’s historic $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit leading the charge, is big tech consolidation taking over crypto? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie h…
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THE MINING POD: Bitcoin Mining Stocks Vibe Rankings: 2025 Year-End Edition
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1:21:32For today’s roundup, the Blockspace team shares their year-end 2025 rankings for bitcoin mining stocks. Click here to create your own rankings and share them with us on X by tagging @blockspace! Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Charlie are back with another (in)famous Vibe Rankings for …
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Bitcoin Mining Stock Vibe Rankings: 2025 Year-End Edition
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1:21:32Click here to create your own rankings and share them with us on X by tagging @blockspace! Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, and Charlie are back with another (in)famous Vibe Rankings for Bitcoin Mining Stocks. For bitcoin mining stocks, 2025 was a year defined by aggressive expansion in the…
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Why 2025 Was a 'Big Year for Scam Activity
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15:22TRM Labs' Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk to discuss how 2025’s record-breaking asset recovery efforts and blockchain transparency are countering a 500% surge in AI-driven crypto scams. TRM Labs, Ari Redbord joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to dissect a transformative year for crypto security. While 2025 saw high-stakes exploits and a 500% surge in AI-…
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Everything You Need to Know About Market Structure Legislation Heading Into 2026 | CoinDesk Daily
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3:18Is crypto market structure bill still alive? Washington has delivered big crypto wins in 2025 — but the most important piece of legislation is still missing. In this video, we break down where U.S. market structure law stands, why the Senate is stalling, and the three friction points that could derail everything. With shutdown risks, midterms loomi…
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The Blockspace Pod: Our Top Stories From 2025
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50:53The Blockspace Boys count down the best and favorite Bitcoin stories of 2025, from ICE raids in Texas and Operation Chokepoint 2.0 to the explosive pivot to AI and the mystery of the $8B OG whale wallet. Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE…
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How the D.C. Revolving Door Is Shaping the Future of Crypto | CoinDesk Daily
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3:33What is the D.C.-crypto revolving door? Outgoing CFTC Acting Chair Caroline Pham is heading to MoonPay, marking the latest high-profile move from D.C. to the crypto sector. But the door swings both ways: the Trump administration is backfilling roles with private-sector heavyweights like Mike Selig and David Sacks. Is this what a modern government l…
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Why Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin Will Reach $750K by 2027 | Markets Outlook
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17:15Where bitcoin is headed and other predictions for the New Year with BitMEX Co-Founder and Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes. BitMEX Co-founder and Maelstrom CIO, Arthur Hayes has been named one of CoinDesk’s 50 Most Influential People. He joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie, to discuss his famous and persistent $250,000 bitcoin forecast and the macro forces…
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THE MINING POD: 2025: The Year of the Bitcoin ETF w/ Jean-Marie Mognetti
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31:57CoinShares CEO Jean-Marie Mognetti joins the Mining Pod to break down the underdiscussed ways that bitcoin ETFs have changed the crypto market. Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, joins us to talk about the financialization of Bitcoin following the ETF launches. We d…
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Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE raid on a Texas Bitcoin mine, the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and the industry-wide pivot to AI and HPC. We also discuss Trump’s tariffs causing miner panic, the "Treasury Narrative" bust, and the l…
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2025: The Year of the Bitcoin ETF w/ Jean-Marie Mognetti
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31:57Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Jean-Marie Mognetti, CEO of CoinShares, joins us to talk about the financialization of Bitcoin following the ETF launches. We dive into how derivatives and call overwriting could be compressing volatility and changing price action. He also breaks down the cultural and re…
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OpenSea’s Vision for a Unified Onchain Home with Adam Hollander
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25:58OpenSea, CMO, Adam Hollander reveals the high-stakes roadmap to transform the world’s leading NFT marketplace into a frictionless, universal hub for the entire onchain economy. From flipping digital land to becoming CMO for OpenSea, Adam Hollander shares his vision for the future of digital ownership. After surviving the NFT boom and bust, OpenSea …
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Everything You Need to Know About New CFTC Chairman, Mike Selig
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2:43Mike Selig confirmed as the next CFTC chairman. Mike Selig has been confirmed as the Chairman of the CFTC, signaling a decisive shift toward a "crypto-first" regulatory environment. Selig has vowed to end "regulation by enforcement" and replace opaque unwritten rules with principles-based clarity. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily."…
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Inside Base's Plan for Progressive Decentralization
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19:08Base creator Jesse Pollak named one of CoinDesk's 50 Most Influential. Base creator Jesse Pollak joins CoinDesk to discuss the chain's explosive growth and institutional appetite. Pollak breaks down the partnership with JPMorgan and Base's decentralization mandate. Plus, his rapid-fire predictions on crypto in 2026. – For more, check out CoinDesk’s…
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How Lighter ate away Hyperliquid’s moat
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1:01:52Vladimir Novakovski, CEO of Lighter, explains their pivot from AI to a high-speed DEX. He addresses the controversy behind their zero-fee model and how ZK circuits ensure verifiability. Vlad says they're surprised at the success of Forex on Lighter, future plans for options and fixed income, and addresses community questions about token value and e…
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The Blockspace Pod: Quantum's $100 Billion Threat To Bitcoin
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46:36Charlie and Colin dive into the quantum computing debate. Is it a threat to Bitcoin or just VC hype? We explore vulnerable addresses, Nick Carter's thesis, the 2028 timeline, and the controversial plan to "burn" Satoshi's coins to save the network from a $100B hack. Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the existential risk of quantum computing. …
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