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mNAV, P/BYD & PIPE Deals in Bitcoin Treasury with Jesse Myers | SLP691
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1:14:27In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Jesse Myers discuss the current state and future of Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on Smarter Web Company's strategies and performance. They explore the implications of PIPE deals, the importance of a solid track record in delivering Bitcoin yield, and the regulatory environment's impact on investment …
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Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining with P2Pool V2 with Jungly | SLP690
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50:51In this conversation, Jungly discusses his work on P2Pool V2, a decentralized mining pool aimed at improving upon the limitations of the original P2Pool. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin mining and explains the technical innovations that P2Pool V2 introduces, such as sharechains and atomic swaps for non-custodial payouts.…
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LQWD’s Strategy: Lightning Network and Bitcoin Treasury with Shone Anstey | SLP689
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59:01In this conversation, Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD, discusses the evolution of his company from a Lightning Network service provider to a Bitcoin treasury company. He shares insights on the current state of the Bitcoin market, the importance of the Lightning Network, and the strategies LQWD employs to accumulate Bitcoin and generate yield. The discuss…
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Sell Bitcoin or Borrow Against Bitcoin? with Max K | SLP688
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1:02:14In this episode, Stephan Livera and Max K discuss the recent Baltic Honey Badger conference, highlighting the shift in focus from institutional adoption to innovative projects like Ark. They explore the workings of Debifi, a Bitcoin-backed lending platform, explaining its marketplace model, loan structures, and interest rates. The discussion revolv…
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The Fight for Financial Privacy in Bitcoin
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1:08:49In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the challenges posed by current financial regulations, and the need for user-friendly privacy-preserving systems. Calle elaborates on the …
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Simplicity Comes To Liquid with Andrew Poelstra | SLP686
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1:09:30In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a new scripting language that enhances expressivity and formal verification capabilities. The discussion covers potential use cases for…
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Utreexo Explained with Calvin Kim | SLP685
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40:29In this episode, Stephan Livera and Calvin talk about Utreexo. They discuss the latest updates, including the publication of three BIPs related to Utreexo, which aim to improve the efficiency of Bitcoin nodes. The conversation covers the mechanics of Utreexo, including its accumulator structure and the concept of a Merkle forest. They also explore …
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3 Currencies of Life: Time, Capital, Reputation with Rod Roudi | SLP684
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1:03:44Stephan & Rod Roudi discuss the importance of building Bitcoin communities, the evolution of Bitcoin narratives, and the future of Bitcoin custody and treasury strategies. They explore the role of local meetups in fostering Bitcoin adoption, the significance of educating the next generation of Bitcoiners, and the impact of events on the Bitcoin eco…
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Bitcoin Life in Paraguay with Jan Kotas | SLP683
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45:52In this episode, Jan Kotas discusses the growing Bitcoin community in Paraguay, the benefits of living there for digital nomads, and the tax advantages of Paraguayan residency. He shares insights on the local infrastructure, safety, and the vibrant expat community. Jan also explains how to structure income through US LLCs for tax efficiency and the…
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Bitcoin Treasury Companies are Reshaping TradFi with Kane McGukin | SLP682
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1:16:36In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Kane McGukin discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, exploring the risks, potential failures, and the role of Bitcoin in financial services. They explore the dynamics of equity versus preferred shares, the importance of education in Bitcoin investments, and the impact of market volatili…
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eCash & e-Hash: the HashPool Solution with Evan | SLP681
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1:10:05In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Evan (VNPRC), the creator of HashPool, discussing the importance of decentralizing Bitcoin mining. They explore the current state of mining centralization, the risks it poses, and how HashPool aims to empower small miners through innovative technologies like eCash and e-Hash tokens. The conversation also e…
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Vietnam’s Quiet Bitcoin Uprising with Albert Buu | SLP680
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58:45In this conversation, Albert Buu, founder and CEO of Neutron, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin and financial services in Vietnam. He highlights the changing regulatory landscape, the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin and stablecoins, and the innovative offerings of Neutron, including lending products and APIs for businesses. The discussion also to…
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Will Bitcoin Treasury Companies Get Rekt? with Jad Mubaslat | SLP679
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1:03:09In this episode, Stephan Livera and Jad Mubaslat discuss the emerging trend of Bitcoin treasury companies, exploring the potential risks and rewards associated with investing in these entities. Jad expresses skepticism about the sustainability of these companies, particularly regarding their cash flow and financial engineering strategies. The conve…
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Bitcoin Banks: interest rates, custody & lending with Pascal Eberle | SLP678
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50:22In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Pascal Eberle, Chief of Staff at Sygnum Bank, discussing the bank's unique offerings in the Bitcoin and digital assets space. They explore the growing interest in Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset, common misconceptions about Bitcoin, and the evolving landscape of lending against Bitcoin. Pascal shares…
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Bitcoin’s Volatile Dominance with Cory Klippsten | SLP677
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1:03:18Stephan and Cory discuss the current trends in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, focusing on the dynamics of altcoins, the emergence of treasury companies, and the implications of regulatory changes. They explore the long-term outlook for Bitcoin, the role of mining companies, and the potential for institutional adoption. The discussion emphasizes the im…
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Cove Wallet: Keeping it on chain and simple with Praveen Perera | SLP676
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1:16:49Praveen discusses the user experience of setting up a Bitcoin wallet, emphasizing the need for improved onboarding for new users. He explains the flow for both hardware and hot wallets, highlighting the importance of personal responsibility in Bitcoin custody. The discussion also covers the concept of graduated wallets, the role of layer 2 solution…
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Does Bitcoin Need a New Narrative? with Fernando Nikolic | SLP675
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1:07:42In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Fernando Nikolic discuss the evolving narratives surrounding Bitcoin, the fragmentation of its community, and the role of media in shaping public perception. They explore the differences between institutional and retail adoption, the importance of cultural moments, and Blockstream's innovations in the Bitcoi…
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Are Bitcoin Treasury Companies Built to Last? with Marty Kendall | SLP674
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1:09:12In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Marty Kendall explore the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on power laws, market dynamics, and investment strategies. They discuss the sustainability of mNAV greater than one, the lifecycle of these companies, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need fo…
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Can You Really Insure Your Bitcoin? with Becca Rubenfeld | SLP673
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1:11:00Becca Rubenfeld, COO and co-founder of Anchor Watch, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin insurance and custody. She shares her personal journey to Bitcoin, insights on the economic implications of national debt, and how Anchor Watch addresses the need for insurance in the Bitcoin space. The conversation covers the technical aspects of Bitcoin custod…
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Preparing Bitcoin for Quantum Threats with Hunter Beast | SLP672
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1:09:02In this episode, Hunter Beast discusses the potential threats posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin and the proposed solutions, including BIP 360, which aims to introduce quantum-resistant hashes. The conversation delves into the technical aspects of Bitcoin's cryptography, the vulnerabilities associated with address reuse, and the importance of co…
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Castle: Automating Bitcoin for Small Businesses with Stephen Cole | SLP671
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53:26In this episode, Stephan reconnects with Stephen Cole to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and the launch of Castle, a new venture aimed at automating Bitcoin treasury management for small and medium businesses. They explore the implications of Bitcoin adoption for small busin…
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The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin explained with Clara Shikhelman and Anthony Milton | SLP670
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1:03:08Clara Shikhelman Head of Research at ChaincodeLabs and Anthony Milton join me to explain the quantum threat to Bitcoin and possible mitigations: Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:46) Understanding Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security (05:42) The Impact on Bitcoin Private keys (08:34) Mining and Quantum Computing (10:50) How many coins are vulnerable?…
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Banking for Bitcoiners with Bold with Zack Pardey | SLP669
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1:01:47Zach Pardey, CEO and co-founder of Bold, a Bitcoin-focused banking platform, discusses Zach's journey into the Bitcoin space, the societal issues stemming from fiat systems, and how Bitcoin can serve as a solution. The conversation delves into the integration of Bitcoin with traditional banking, the unique offerings of Bold, including Bitcoin rewar…
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The Sovereign Child: A Libertarian Approach to Parenting? with Aaron Stupple | SLP668
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49:49In this episode, Aaron discusses his book 'The Sovereign Child' and his unique approach to parenting, which is influenced by libertarian philosophy and the ideas of David Deutsch. Stupple emphasizes the importance of understanding children's reasons for their behavior rather than imposing authoritarian discipline. He advocates for a parenting style…
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MEV, Censorship & Why We Need To Save Our Wallets with Matt Corallo | SLP667
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1:42:52Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets’ campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative ch…
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Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Risk, Reward & mNAV with Blake Canfield | SLP666
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1:17:50Blake & Stephan discusses the emerging concept of Bitcoin treasury companies, their role in the debt market, and the potential benefits and risks associated with them. He emphasizes the proactive approach these companies take to bring capital into Bitcoin, the importance of understanding the mechanics behind their operations, and the sustainability…
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Your Financial Data Can Be Weaponized Against You with Lyudmyla Kozlovska | SLP665
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36:27Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President, Open Dialogue Foundation discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and the weaponization of financial regulations. She highlights the dangers of transnational financial repression, where authoritarian regimes exploit financial action task force (FATF) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to target in…
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Firefish: borrow against your bitcoin with Igor Neumann | SLP664
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57:06Igor Neumann, co-founder of Firefish, discusses the innovative approach of their Bitcoin lending platform. Firefish operates as a decentralized marketplace connecting borrowers and lenders, allowing users to leverage their Bitcoin as collateral for loans. Igor explains the unique features of their protocol, the loan terms, user demographics, and th…
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Leveraged Bitcoin Equities Over Bitcoin? with Reed Wommack | SLP663
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1:10:04Reed Wommack shares his journey into Bitcoin, transitioning from a role at Swan Bitcoin to running Groundluxe, a company focused on grounding products. He discusses the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, the risks and rewards associated with leveraging debt for investments, and the importance of a long-term perspective in navigating …
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How Bitcoin is Disrupting Traditional Financial Products with Zac Townsend | SLP662
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56:45Stephen and Zac discuss the innovative intersection of Bitcoin and life insurance. They explore how Bitcoin can disrupt traditional life insurance markets, the recent funding successes of Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of Bitcoin-denominated policies. The conversation dives into the mechanics of these policies, the yield generation strategies e…
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Bitcoin Core OP RETURN and spam explained by a Core Dev with Antoine Poinsot | SLP661
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1:26:13Stephan and Antoine discuss the complexities surrounding Bitcoin's OP_RETURN functionality and the ongoing debate about spam filtering on the Bitcoin network. They explore the implications of consensus rules, standardness, and the historical context of these discussions. Antoine provides insights into the motivations behind changes in Bitcoin Core'…
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Bulletproofing Bitcoin: Multi-Institution Custody with Michael Tanguma | SLP660
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1:17:12In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Michael Tanguma explore the current landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on the challenges of self-custody, the role of custodians, and the emergence of multi-institution custody solutions. They discuss the importance of education in the Bitcoin space, the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the unique opp…
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Non-Custodial Bitcoin Lending Explained with Shehzan Maredia | SLP659
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1:05:48Shehzan Meredia, CEO and founder of Lava, a non-custodial Bitcoin lending platform shares the unique features of Lava, including its focus on security, user experience, and the use of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) to provide cryptographic guarantees for borrowers. Shehzan explains the loan process, interest rates, and how Lava differentiates itself…
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Tuscany Lightning Summit 2025 | SLP658
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1:07:21At the Tuscany Lightning Summit 2025, we discussed Ark and VTXOs, batching, RGB, DLCs, what constitutes spam on Bitcoin, Bitcoin payments market, miniscript, bitcoin inheritance tools and more. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (01:48) - Tiero (09:17) - Alekos Filini (18:40) - Sponsors (20:56) - Anant Tapadia (33:16) - Andi Pitt (44:24) - Sponsors (45:21…
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Bitcoiners, Walk the Walk With Payments! with Rockstar and Di | SLP657
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43:34Stephan discusses the significance of Bitcoin as money and the concept of monetary maximalism with guests Rockstar Dev and Di from BTC Inc. They explore the current state of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the challenges of adoption, and the innovations being introduced, such as the Bolt Card, to facilitate Bitcoin payments. The conversation empha…
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Superior Store of Value: Bitcoin vs Real Estate with Leon Wankum | SLP656
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1:04:56Leon Wankum shares his journey from studying philosophy to becoming a property expert and Bitcoin enthusiast. He discusses the intersection of real estate and Bitcoin, emphasizing the monetary premium in real estate, the impact of the fiat system on property prices, and the social consequences of property investment. Leon differentiates between pro…
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Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2025 with NVK | SLP655
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1:05:43Stephan & NVK discuss the current state of self-custody in Bitcoin, highlighting the advancements in hardware wallets like Coldcard and the importance of understanding trade-offs in wallet solutions. Coldcard introduces new features such as co-signing and key teleport, which enhance security and usability. The conversation also touches on the futur…
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Bitcoin vs Gold: The Future of Monetary Assets with Vijay Boyapati | SLP654
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1:15:06Stephan & Vijay discuss the current state of Bitcoin, its market cycle, and its comparison with gold. They explore the implications of geopolitical factors on gold and Bitcoin, the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the evolving liquidity channels in the market. The discussion also touches on speculation in Bitcoin and how it contributes to it…
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At Bitcoin Oasis 2025, we discussed Bitcoin tools & innovation, bitcoin cycles, financialization of bitcoin, adoption in the MENA region and India’s first bitcoin treasury company. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:57) - Preston Pysh (12:47) - Sponsors (15:03) - Sooly Kobayashi (21:49) - Max Hillebrand (28:46) - Sponsors(29:43) - Siddarth Bharwani (4…
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Can you retire on bitcoin? with Gilded Pleb | SLP652
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53:46Stephan & Gilded Pleb, a developer who created StackMath, a financial calculator for Bitcoin, discuss Gilded's personal journey with Bitcoin, its potential impact on homelessness, and the importance of understanding financial models for retirement planning. Gilded explains how traditional financial calculators often fail to account for the volatili…
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Fedimint 0.7 - eCash, Iroh, LNURL and easy setup with Eric & Joschi | SLP651
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1:13:28In this episode, Stephan discusses the latest updates on Fedimint with its founders Eric Sirion and Joschi. They delve into the concept of eCash, its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the differences between Fedimint and other systems like Cashu. The conversation highlights the real-world applications of Fedimint, recent updates including …
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From Cypherpunks to Corporates with Matyas Kuchar | SLP650
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44:19In this episode, Stephan Livera speaks with Matyas Kuchar about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the BTC Prague conference and the changing demographics of Bitcoin enthusiasts. They discuss the shift in sentiment towards Bitcoin, the importance of education in fostering self-sovereignty, and the role of corporate strategi…
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DMND: The First Full SV2 Mining Pool with Alejandro de la Torre | SLP649
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59:45In this episode, Alejandro de la Torre, CEO and founder of Demand Pool, discusses the launch of their new Stratum V2 mining pool. Alejandro explains the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin mining, the risks associated with traditional mining pools, and how Demand Pool aims to create a fair and transparent system for miners. The conversation c…
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There is no cycle with Checkmate | SLP648
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1:01:19Stephan Livera and James Check discuss the evolving dynamics of the Bitcoin market, emphasizing the shift from traditional market cycles to a more complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and investor behavior. They explore the impact of institutional investors and ETFs on market sentiment, the psychological aspects of trading, and the importance…
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Mining Bitcoin vs. Buying Bitcoin with Mason Jappa | SLP647
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1:05:05In this episode, Mason Jappa, CEO of Blockware Solutions, discusses the current state and future of Bitcoin mining, particularly in the U.S. He highlights recent regulatory clarity from the SEC, the evolving mining landscape, and the economic dynamics affecting miners. Mason emphasizes the importance of technology, liquidity, and strategic partners…
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Fixing Bitcoin Payment UX with Conor Okus and Stephen DeLorme | SLP646
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56:15In this episode, Conor, Open Source product manager at Spiral & Stephen, Product Designer at Voltage & Co founder of ATL Bitlab join Stephan to discuss the current state of Bitcoin user experience, particularly focusing on payments and the challenges faced by users. They explore the comparison between Bitcoin and physical cash, the Western perspect…
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Ark: Scaling Bitcoin Payments with Steven Roose | SLP645
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1:17:08Stephan chats with Steven Roose, CEO of SecondBTC, about Ark, a new Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that aims to simplify self-custodial payments. They discuss the challenges of onboarding new users to Bitcoin, the unique features of Ark compared to other solutions like Liquid and Cashu, and the importance of maintaining user control over funds. The c…
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Scaling Bitcoin with ZK Rollups with David Seroy and Sims | SLP644
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1:07:51In this conversation with Stephan, David and Simanta discuss the implications of ZK Roll-ups for Bitcoin. They explore the benefits of ZK Roll-ups as a scaling solution, the trade-offs compared to other technologies like Lightning Network and sidechains, and the vision behind Alpen Labs. The discussion also touches on the mechanics of ZK Roll-ups, …
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Bitcoin Education & Adoption with Niftynei | SLP643
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55:58Lisa, the founder of Base 58 and BTC++, discusses her focus on Bitcoin education and the growth of the Bitcoin++ conference series. She highlights the importance of building a global community of Bitcoin developers and the challenges of funding open-source projects. In this conversation, Lisa and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, f…
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Bitcoin-collateralized loans with Philipp Hoenisch | SLP642
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1:01:30Stephan discusses the evolution of Bitcoin and the challenges of self-custody with Philip Hoenisch, co-founder of Lendasat. They explore the transition from traditional finance to on-chain solutions, the importance of self-custody, and the ideological divides within the Bitcoin community. Philipp shares his insight on the intricacies of Bitcoin len…
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