Best Matt Tidwell Podcasts (2025)

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S16 E44: Abdel on ZK STARKs & Bitcoin Maximalism 3:18:37

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Abdel is a Starkware engineer who, over the last 7 years, went from building EIP 1559 on Ethereum to becoming a Bitcoin maximalist who wants ZK STARKs to happen. In this episode, we talk about his journey & some of Bitcoin's cultural issues.Time stamps:00:00:59 - Sponsors: Sideshift, Citrea, Bitcoin.com News, LayerTwo Labs, NoOnes.com00:01:38 - Abd…

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S16 E43: Vikrant Sharma on Cake Wallet, Bitcoin & Privacy 1:48:49

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Vikrant Sharma, better known as Vik, is the CEO and founder of Cake Wallet: the first Bitcoin wallet to support both Silent Payments and PayJoins. In this episode, we talk about the wallet's Monero roots & what is next in terms of features.Time stamps:00:01:05 - Introducing Vik00:01:24 - Cake Wallet Features for Bitcoin and Monero00:03:08 - Backgro…

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S16 E42: Michael Tidwell on Bitcoin Drama & Tabconf 2:36:50

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Michael Tidwell is the organizer of Tabconf, the longest running Bitcoin technical conference which takes place every year in Atlanta. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin drama & use a fun roulette game to figure out who's guilty of it.Time stamps:00:01:09 - Welcome and episode gimmick intro00:01:30 - Sponsors shoutout00:01:36 - Bitcoin drama di…

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S16 E41: Yonatan Sompolinsky on Bitcoin, Kaspa & Proof of Work 7:35:17

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Yonatan Sompolinsky is an academic in the field of computer science, best known for his work on the GHOST protocol (Greedy Heaviest Observed Subtree, which was cited in the Ethereum whitepaper) and the way he applied his research to create Kaspa.In this episode, we talk about scaling Proof of Work and why Kaspa might be a worthy contender to proces…

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S16 E40: Cory Klippsten on Bitcoin Culture & Maximalism 2:22:21

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Cory Klippsten is the CEO of Swan Bitcoin and has a long history in both traditional finance and the Bitcoin space. In this two-part episode, he talks about why Bitcoin is winning and how the culture around it has changed.By Vlad Costea

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S16 E39: Karl Kreder (Dr. K) on Scaling Proof of Work, Bitcoin & Quai 6:17:29

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Karl Kreder, better known as Dr. K, is best known in the space for researching the use of merged-mined subnets to scale Proof of Work in 2018 – a concept which led to the launch of the Quai Network, which introduced the Proof of Entropy Minima (PoEM) consensus for high transaction throughput within a decentralized environment.Today, we talk about h…

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S16 E38: Bitcoin Payments in 2025 with Sergej Kotliar & Matt Ahlborg 1:54:49

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Sergej Kotliar is the CEO of Bitrefill, while Matt Ahlborg recently created PPQ.AI to enable millions of users to experience LLMs without expensive subscriptions. But how are bitcoin payments doing? In this episode, they present their latest stats. Time stamps: 00:00:48 – Introducing Sergej Kotliar and Matt Aalborg00:02:20 – Bitrefill’s Lightning N…

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S16 E37: Andrew Poelstra on Simplicity, Bitcoin Smart Contracts & Upgrades 1:38:53

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Simplicity, a scripting language so simple that it can fit on a t-shirt, has finally launched on Liquid after a decade of development. Andrew Poelstra, who works as director of research at Blockstream, explains how it works & why it's good for Bitcoin.Time stamps:(00:00:50) Introducing Andrew Poelstra(00:01:45) Simplicity: Now Live on Liquid(00:02:…

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S16 E36: Maud Bannwart & Cheng Wang on Alephium, Proof of Less Work & Bitcoin 1:57:33

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Alephium is one of the most interesting Proof of Work projects, which aims to build secure smart contracts & fast DeFi on a mineable base layer which minimizes electricity consumption. Maud Bannwart & Cheng Wang explain how all of this works.Time stamps:00:00:53 – Introducing Cheng & Maud00:02:06 – Alephium's Origins & MotivationCheng explains the …

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S16 E35: Hunter Beast on Bitcoin's Quantum Resistance & BIP 360 1:24:26

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Hunter Beast is the author of BIP 360: a proposal that seeks to provide quantum resistance to Bitcoin, to prevent powerful computer builders from brute forcing arbitrary addresses to steal the funds. But is the quantum threat real? Does the number of qubits really make a difference when the quantum computer is general purpose? Shouldn't other indus…

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S16 E34: Prof. Richard Werner on Bitcoin, CBDCs & The Big Beautiful Bill 1:57:46

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Prof. Richard Werner, one of the world's most famous economists, is best known for writing "Princes of the Yen" and penning the term "quantitative easing" in the 1990s while working at the Bank of Japan.Today, he is a big advocate for small local banks and a believer in the power of Bitcoin. In this episode, he talks about recent events in economic…

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S16 E33: Liz Steininger on Least Authority & Auditing Open Source Software 1:29:22

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Liz Steininger is the CEO of Least Authority: a company which specializes in auditing open source software since 2014. Originally founded by Zooko Wilcox, Least Authority has conducted more than 100 security audits in the space. Some of the best known contractors who requested an expert review include the Ethereum Foundation, the Electric Coin Comp…

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S16 E32: Bitcoin vs Monero vs Zcash Privacy with Diego Salazar & Luke Szramowski of Cypher Stack 5:08:14

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Diego Salazar & Luke Szramowski are working to build Cypher Space: a privacy & sovereignty company. In this episode, they compare + rate the privacy of Bitcoin, Monero, Zcash, Firo, Mimble Wimble (Litecoin, Grin), Zano & Beam. Time stamps:(00:00:59) Introducing Diego Salazar & Luke Szramowski(00:02:04) Tribalism and Privacy Protocols in Crypto(00:0…

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S16 E31: Andrew Camilleri ”Kukks” on Ark, BTCPay Server & Open Source Bitcoin Software 3:22:36

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Andrew Camilleri, better known as Kukks, is one of the most prolific contributors to BTCPay Server & an advocate for using bitcoin as money. Recently, he started building Bitcoin Layer 2 applications for Ark Labs & believes in conservative improvements.Time stamps:(00:00:49) Introduction & Andrew’s Background(00:01:46) Getting Into Bitcoin & Altcoi…

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S16 E30: Peter Rizun on Scaling Bitcoin with Hardware 5:23:41

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Peter Rizun is the chief scientist at Bitcoin Unlimited: a software client that aims to scale Bitcoin with big blocks, while also empowering regular users to run nodes. In this episode, we talk about what went wrong during the block size wars & his research in scaling hardware.Time stamps:00:01:15 — Introducing Peter Rizun00:03:32 — Early Block Siz…

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S16 E29: Zooko on Ecash, Bitcoin & Zcash 6:06:49

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Zooko has been thinking about building decentralized Chaumian ecash since the mid 1990s. When Bitcoin came out, he was the first cypherpunk to write a blog post about it. And today, he's honoring Satoshi's last wish of researching ZK proofs with Zcash.Time stamps:Introducing Zooko (00:00:55)Early Cypherpunk and Digital Cash Days (00:03:18)Cypherpun…

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S16 E28: Proof of Work Alliance with Charles Chong, Summer Meng & Spencer Yang 1:21:34

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In a predominantly Proof of Stake world, The Proof of Work Alliance emerges as a champion of research & education among Proof of Work miners. Fractal Bitcoin's Charles Chong & Spencer Yang, plus Bitmars' ASIC Queen Summer Meng tell us how it all works.Time stamps:Introducing Charles, Summer & Spencer (00:00:50)Overview of the PoW Alliance (00:01:43…

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S16 E27: David Seroy on Alpen Labs & ZK Rollups on Bitcoin 2:28:56

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David Seroy works at Alpen Labs: the company which aims to bring an extended suite of financial applications to Bitcoin via ZK (Zero Knowledge) rollups. In this episode, we talk about the ideological divide in Bitcoin between builders & moonbois.Time stamps:Introduction to the Episode (00:00:56)Background on Alpine Labs (00:02:08)The Concept of ZK …

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S16 E26: Mark Edge on Freeing Ian Freeman & Free Talk Radio 1:48:23

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Mark Edge is a libertarian radio veteran best known for co-hosting Free Talk Radio: a show that's responsible for helping lots of OGs discover Bitcoin. In this episode, he explains why his co-host Ian Freeman is unfairly imprisoned and needs our help.By Vlad Costea

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S16 E25: Chandra Duggirala & George Burke on Portal & Making Exchanges Obsolete 1:32:02

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Chandra Duggirala & George Burke are co-founders of Portal: an ambitious project which aims to replace centralized exchanges with atomic swaps across chains. By using technologies like BitScaler, Portal OS & RAFA AI, Portal is a serious contender.-------------Time stamps:Introducing Chandra & George (00:01:02)Portal's Mission (00:02:26)Trust Minimi…

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Leading When God Feels Distant with Emily Seydell (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 55:13

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading When God Feels Distant with Emily Seydell.By Emily Seydell

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It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox (Roundup 2025 Breakout 48:01

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on It Takes a Church: Collegiate Ministry Valued by the Church with Nick Maddox.By Nick Maddox

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Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 59:56

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Systems of Care with Ethan McCreary.By Ethan McCreary

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Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline with Cody Carroll (Roundup Breakout Session 2025) 56:56

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a Student Leadership Pipeline Within Your Ministry with Cody Carroll.By Cody Carroll

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Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 1:01:03

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Ministry Vision & Strategy That Works with Andy Abramson.By Andy Abramson

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College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald (Roundup Breakout Session 1:02:17

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on College Ministry with your Lead Pastor with John James & Kendall McDonald.By John James, Kendall McDonald

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Overcoming Barriers to Sending with Jon Chasteen (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 54:05

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Overcoming Barriers to Sending (Summer and After College) with Jon Chasteen.By Jon Chasteen

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Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 53:52

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Gospel Risk is Right with Bryan Wooten.By Bryan Wooten

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Leadership that Develops Healthy Leaders with Brandon Gilbert (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 57:25

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leadership that Develops Healthy Leaders with Brandon Gilbert.By Brandon Gilbert

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Leading a Sexual Freedom Ministry with Ben Calkins (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 59:29

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading a Sexual Freedom Ministry with Ben Calkins.By Ben Calkins

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Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 1:09:51

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Equipping Leaders: 5 Essential Areas with Jesse Chaney.By Jesse Chaney

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Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas 58:15

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Let Them Lead It! (Train / Delegate / Release) with Josh Thomas.By Josh Thomas

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Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson 1:00:42

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Missional Communities: Taking Small Groups From Friends To A Family On Mission with Mitchell Johnson.By Mitchell Johnson

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Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton (Roundup 2025) 59:55

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Having Spiritual Grandkids: Making Disciples Who Make Disciples with Aaron Clayton.By Aaron Clayton

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On-Campus Ministries: Friend, Not Foe with Will Bowden (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 52:49

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On-Campus Ministries: Friend, Not Foe with Will Bowden.By Will Bowden

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On Mission Now: Mobilizing Students for Short-Term Impact with Long-Term Vision with Matt Naismith 57:14

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on On Mission Now: Mobilizing Students for Short-Term Impact with Long-Term Vision with Matt Naismith.By Matt Naismith

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver 51:31

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Bridging the Gap: Integrating Older Generations into College Ministry with Hannah McIver.By Hannah McIver

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Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey (Roundup 2025) 54:00

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Developing a 10-Week Summer Ministry Training School with Drew Humphrey.By Drew Humphrey

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Leading from Prayer with John Durham (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 54:54

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Leading from Prayer with John Durham.By John Durham

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Myths That Hinder Collegiate Evangelism with Paul Worcester (Roundup 2025 Breakout Session) 56:48

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Myths That Hinder Collegiate Evangelism with Paul Worcester.By Paul Worcester

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Does Jesus Actually Sound Like Good News in 2025? with Ben Connelly (Roundup 2025 Breakout) 48:37

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we’re featuring every breakout session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on Does Jesus Actually Sound Like Good News in 2025? (Apologetics Focus) with Ben Connelly.By Ben Connelly

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Mitch Tidwell: The Last Stand (Roundup 2025 General Session) 41:39

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this session titled "The Last Stand" with Mitch Tidwell.By Mitch Tidwell

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Nick Maddox: Persevering When in Pain (Roundup 2025 General Session) 34:43

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on How to Persevere When in Pain with Nick Maddox.By Nick Maddox

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John Durham: The Weight of Leadership (Roundup 2025 General Session) 38:51

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In this mini-season of the Roundup Podcast, we're featuring every general session from Roundup 2025. Enjoy this episode on The Weight of Leadership with John Durham.By John Durham

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Drew Humphrey: The Well Our Fathers Dug (Roundup 2025 General Session) 34:45

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In this Roundup 2025 general session, Drew Humphrey calls college ministers to reclaim their role as mobilizers by re-digging the spiritual “well” of sending. Drawing from Genesis 26 and the Great Commission, he challenges ministries to not only reach and develop students but to prepare and propel them into gospel movement. With practical strategie…

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S16 E24: Vitalik Buterin on the Future of Bitcoin & Ethereum 3:02:17

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Vitalik Buterin is the creator of Ethereum, but he's also a true Bitcoin maximalist. In this episode, Vitalik tells his story as a bitcoiner, explains why he built Ethereum, and makes use of his knowledge to predict the future of the two networks.Time stamps:Introducing Vitalik (00:01:00) Vitalik's Early Involvement with Bitcoin (00:02:22) Writing …

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S16 E23: James O'Beirne on Bitcoin Development (CTV, CFSF & Big Blocks) 2:25:17

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James O'Beirne is a Bitcoin developer who's not afraid to support unpopular improvement proposals: recently, he spoke about increasing the block size on the stage of OP_NEXT. He also works on CTV & CSFS, and tends to favor technical data over clout.Time stamps: 00:00:52 - Introducing James O'Beirne 00:02:00 - James O'Beirne's Current Bitcoin Core C…

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S16 E22: J-Dog on Counterparty & Bitcoin Tokens 2:07:36

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J-Dog is the former maintainer of Bitcoin's Counterparty protocol – a role which he fulfilled for about 8 years. Under his stewardship, XCP witnessed the creation of legendary collections such as Spells of Genesis, Rare Pepes, and Fake Rares – even my Bitcoin Heads and Leftist Tears were created when he was the lead developer and he provided some u…

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S16 E21: Filip Baturan on Tanari, Citrea & DeFi on Bitcoin 1:05:31

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Filip Baturan is the CEO of Tanari – a decentralized finance application suite that's built on top of Citrea. With it, bitcoiners can enjoy the features and user experience from banking applications such as Revolut... but within a self-custodial and sovereign environment, where the user sets the rules. The discussion centers around Tanari's vision …

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S16 E20: Felix Billbert on Wave Space & Spending Bitcoin 1:35:41

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Felix Billbert is the Chief Maximalist at Wave Space: a European company which specializes in making bitcoin easy to spend. They offer a Visa debit card, a swapping service for BTC/EUR pair, Lightning network support... all of which is wrapped inside a non-custodial environment.The conversation explores the challenges of building a Bitcoin business…