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Syz the Future

Richard Byworth

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Syz the Future is a monthly podcast hosted by Richard Byworth, partner at Syz Capital, the alternative investment firm. The show dives into the critical issues shaping our world today and its uncertain future: from forever wars to energy security, sustainability and monetary debasement to disruptive technology and geopolitics. Each episode tackles one of these key challenges we are facing in depth, clarifying tangible steps to move forward, while examining how this might inform capital alloc ...
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Supply Shock, hosted by Pete Rizzo, The Bitcoin Historian, explores the latest Bitcoin news with a deep historical perspective. Featuring in-depth interviews with industry experts, each episode connects current events to key moments in Bitcoin history, revealing patterns, lessons, and insights shaping the future of digital assets.
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In this episode, Bitcoin Developer Sergio Lerner joins the show to discuss Bitcoin’s latest development battles–from the OP_RETURN data wars to the future of programmable Bitcoin through BitVMX. He argues that filtering Bitcoin transactions restricts innovation, outlines the real-world financial use cases enabled by protocols like RSK, and explains…
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In this episode, Ryan Selkis joins the show for his self-proclaimed 'last crypto interview' to discuss his whistleblowing about Mt. Gox’s insolvency, his role in securing Trump's support, and the controversy around him bringing the culture wars to crypto. We also delve into the FTX collapse, crypto vs. Bitcoin, and more. — Follow Ryan: https://x.co…
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Simon Gerovich (https://x.com/gerovich) is the President and Board Rep Director of the top company in the world right now in stock performance, Metaplanet ($MTPLF). After adopting a bitcoin treasury strategy following the footsteps of Michael Saylor's Strategy formerly Microstrategy ($MSTR). Metaplanet shot up to the top of the Japanese stock marke…
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In this episode, Chris Guida unpacks the OP_RETURN debate, argues that Bitcoin must protect its cultural values to survive, and warns that without strong norms, Bitcoin risks becoming Ethereum 2.0. He challenges the idea that Bitcoin is truly permissionless, critiques miner incentives, and defends filtering policies as vital to preserving decentral…
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In this episode, cryptography legend Phil Zimmermann—creator of PGP—reflects on his role in the original “crypto wars,” the mixed societal impact of Bitcoin, and why he’s both intrigued by and cautious about Bitcoin’s role in human rights, crime, privacy, and global monetary systems. He applauds Bitcoin’s resistance to autocracy and surveillance bu…
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In this episode, Janusz joins the show to discuss the growing tension in the Bitcoin community over layer two (L2) scaling, especially around rollups like Citrea. We also unpack a proposed change to the OP_RETURN limit, the ideological split between Bitcoin core devs and cultural purists (aka "filters"), and the implications for Bitcoin’s long-term…
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In this episode, Guy Malone and Adam Simecka join the show to discuss Roswell, New Mexico starting a strategic Bitcoin reserve, Bitcoin’s role in local governance, and how Roswell is approaching its Bitcoin custody. We also delve into building the new Fort Knox, Adam’s history in Bitcoin, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Guy: https://x.com/RichNFrenz Foll…
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In this episode, Rob Hamilton of Anchorwatch joins the show to discuss his company serving Bitcoin insurance to individuals and businesses, the corporate adoption narrative dominating this cycle, and the insurance and custody challenges for corporations holding Bitcoin. We also delve into shifting culture and values in crypto, whether the financial…
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In this episode, Hunter Beast joins the show to discuss the quantum threat to Bitcoin, his BIP-360 proposal to address the existential problem, and the spectrum of Bitcoiners that are more or less vulnerable. We also delve into balancing Bitcoin rights and principles with crucial updates, the development process getting BIP-360 implemented before Q…
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This week, Rizzo and Nolan discuss Cantor, SoftBank, Tether and Jack Mallers teaming up to create a competitor to Strategy and the vision for their new company Twenty One. We also delve into the shifting focus in Bitcoin from Main Street to Wall Street, the narrative dominating this cycle, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Nolan: https://x.com/countbtc Fol…
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In this episode, James O'Beirne joins the show to discuss the core theoretical and developer problems Bitcoin needs to address, the evolving vision for Bitcoin, and how the modern day crypto ecosystem grew from Bitcoin limitations and experimentation. We also delve into the leadership problem in Bitcoin, the hostile approach to Bitcoin developers a…
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This week, we discuss China and Asia reevaluating their crypto policy, McDonald’s shareholders pushing for Bitcoin Treasury plans, and Trump & El Salvador President Bukele meeting at the White House. We also delve into Trump’s newest crypto venture, and the Supreme Court ruling allowing Trump to fire head’s of independent agencies, and more. Enjoy!…
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In this episode, Grant McCarty of the Bitcoin Policy Institute joins the show to discuss his early political engagements and origins of BPI, challenges and opportunities around implementing crypto legislation, and the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. We also delve into advancing Bitcoin as a debt instrument, the evolving political landscape, and more. En…
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Charles-Henry Monchau (https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-henry-monchau-cfa-cmt-caia-4003096/) is the Chief Investment Officer at Bank Syz and leading voice on investing in global markets. Charles-Henry is a true citizen of the world -- Swiss-French by birth, growing up in Africa and having worked all over Europe and the Middle East. He drops into…
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In this episode, inventor of blockchain Scott Stornetta joins the show to discuss developing the first digital timestamping system, the key innovations and limitations of Bitcoin’s design, and why Bitcoin has not yet succeeded as real money. We also delve into his critique of proof-of-work, his thoughts on other crypto projects like Ethereum, stabl…
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This week, we discuss whether we’re in a bull or bear market, Circle preparing for an IPO, and Fidelity giving the green light to crypto retirement investments. We also delve into GameStop buying Bitcoin, Eric Trump launching his American Bitcoin mining business, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Austin: https://x.com/KeepM3Weird Follow Nolan: https://x.co…
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In this episode, Bill Barhydt joins the show to discuss Michael Saylor saying he may burn the keys to his Bitcon before dying, crypto becoming a partisan issue with Trump’s embrace, and why the future of banking is decentralized. We also delve into why Ethereum has lost its way, Bitcoin vs the various L1s, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Bill: https://x.…
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In this episode, Bitaxe founder Skot joins the show to discuss the new wave of affordable Bitaxe miners, the permissionless nature of Bitcoin mining, and why proof-of-work is the ideal consensus mechanism. We also delve into the odds of mining a block, centralization in Bitcoin mining, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Skot: https://x.com/skot9000 Follow R…
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In this episode, Trace Mayer joins the show to discuss monetary sovereignty and the fourth turning, the government acquiring Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, and US-China economic warfare. We also delve into the historical perspective on digital currencies, early Bitcoiner’s navigating their immense wealth, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Trace: https://x…
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In this episode, Cory Klippsten joins the show to discuss the inner workings of the crypto scamblings, the difference between Swan and other crypto exchanges, and the political shifts in Washington. We also delve into the future of Coinbase and VCs, stablecoins, debanking, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Cory: https://x.com/coryklippsten Follow Rizzo: ht…
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In this episode, Michael Saylor joins the show to discuss the growing government embrace of Bitcoin, building support for the strategic Bitcoin reserve, and unlocking the multi-trillion-dollar digital token economy. We also delve into Bitcoin as the future of capital, why Bitcoin is for everyone, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Michael: https://x.com/say…
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This week, we discuss increasing political engagement and legislative activity around crypto, the budget-neutral push to buy Bitcoin at the state and federal level, and the narratives driving the crypto industry. We also delve into corporate adoption of Bitcoin, whether Bitcoin is officially mainstream, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Casey: https://x.co…
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In this episode, Jeremy Rubin joins the show to discuss the Bitcoin roadmap he’s endorsing, the value of adding new functionalities to the Bitcoin network, and the relevance of technical consensus for Bitcoin. We also delve into the Segwit and Taproot upgrades, Jeremy’s vision for Bitcoin improvements, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Jeremy: https://x.co…
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The Bitcoin Public Initiative is a direct democratic effort by Luzius Meisser and Yves Bennaïm for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to include bitcoin in its reserves. Luzius is a board member of Bitcoin Suisse and Bitcoin Association of Switzerland as well as founder of Meisser Economics and Frankencoin. Yves is founder of 2B4CH, a think tank on bitc…
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This week, we discuss lawmakers reintroducing the Bitcoin Act, takeaways from the White House crypto summit, and what Russia’s crypto proposal suggests about Bitcoin sovereign game theory. We also delve into a single Bitaxe mining a block, why proof-of-work consensus is so important, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Nolan: https://x.com/countbtc Follow Mi…
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In this episode, Dan Held joins the show to discuss bringing crypto innovations into Bitcoin DeFi, metaprotocols like Bitcoin ordinals, and the future of Bitcoin fees and security. We also delve into the outlook for Bitcoin asset listings, Bitcoin updates and soft forks, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Dan Held: https://x.com/danheld Follow Rizzo: https:…
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This week, we discuss whether crypto assets other than Bitcoin should be in a US reserve, the meaningful differences between Bitcoin and other crypto assets, and the opportunity Trump has to transition America away from a broken system. We also delve into the IMF attacking El Salvador’s Bitcoin policies, the differences between Fartcoin and Bitcoin…
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In this episode, Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Fund joins the show to discuss Trump's crypto reserve announcement, the states fighting to become the first to buy Bitcoin, and the legislative goals of the Trump Administration. We also delve into the bipartisan support of crypto legislation, the importance of Bitcoin rights, and much more. Enjoy! —…
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In the first official episode of Supply Shock, Jameson Lopp joins the show to explain why Jack Dorsey is NOT Satoshi, threat vectors for Bitcoiners, and security prevention strategies to protect yourself. We also delve into attacker stories, how Jameson protects his own financial and physical security, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Jameson Lopp: https:…
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A new chapter starts today. On the Margin is becoming a new show: Supply Shock, covering all things Bitcoin. Felix is back in the host seat for one last episode, passing the baton to Supply Shock's new host, Pete Rizzo AKA the Bitcoin Historian. They discuss Rizzo's deep lore, sovereign adoption of Bitcoin, and the state of Bitcoin innovation. They…
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Jennifer Wines (https://x.com/jennifer__wines) is the Author of Invisible Wealth and a Certified Wealth Planning Advisor with novel insights into the evolution of wealth in our modern age. After many years spent at Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan and Fidelity, she observed that clients were reconceptualizing their definition of wealth (largely in part due …
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This week, we discuss crypto's liquidation event over the weekend and how to trade the upcoming week. We deep dive into the weak performance of altcoins, Bitcoin's role in a multipolar world, shorting in this market environment & more. Enjoy! -- Go follow the new 1000x feed to keep up to date with all new episodes! Spotify: https://blckwrks.co/3WAD…
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In this episode, Austin Campbell joins the show to discuss stablecoin regulation under the Trump administration, the impact of Trump's executive orders on the crypto ecosystem, and the case against a strategic bitcoin reserve. We also delve into the potential for a more cooperative regulatory environment, global adoption of stablecoins, and much mo…
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In this episode, Lyn Alden joins the show to discuss the economic tensions from fiscal dominance, the major factors driving liquidity, and what to expect under the Trump presidency. We also delve into the dollar wrecking ball, the outlook for Bitcoin, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Lyn Alden: https://x.com/LynAldenContact Follow Felix: https://x.co…
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In this episode, James Seyffart joins the show to discuss the wild success of crypto ETFs, how allocators and holders are thinking about crypto ETFs, and all the future ETF filings in the pipeline. We also delve into the impact of ETF options on the crypto market, the ETF gap risk, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow James Seyffart: https://x.com/JSeyff…
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Geophysicist and glaciologist Professor Jason Box (https://x.com/climate_ice) joins Richard in the studio to discuss extreme weather, water security and the politics of it all. As a scientist, Dr. Box has spent 30 years in the field studying empirical data collecting quantitative metrics on ice, meltwater and other earth atmospheric measurements in…
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In this episode, Joe McCann joins the show to discuss why he’s tactically bearish, the US dollar’s implications for risk assets, and his crypto shopping list. We also delve into bottom signals, the outlook for 2025, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Joe McCann: https://x.com/joemccann Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow On The Margin: https:/…
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As a bonus to the regular programming of the Syz the Future Podcast, we are providing this keynote address from one of our favorite guests, Jeff Booth, at the Syz Capital Alternatives Summit held in Zurich in May 2024. Please enjoy this little new year gift from Jeff and us! X (Twitter): https://x.com/syzthefuture Richard's X (Twitter): https:// x.…
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In this episode, Travis Kling joins the show to discuss financial nihilism, the logistics of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and the potential impact of the incoming administration. We also delve into the crypto market outlook, product market fit across the industry, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Travis Kling: https://x.com/Travis_Kling Follow Felix:…
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In this special crossover episode with Forward Guidance, Joseph Wang joins the show to discuss the latest Fed decision, its December economic projections, and what to expect from markets going into 2025. We also delve into why he expects way more than two rate cuts next year, why he’s bearish on US equities in 2025, and much more. Enjoy! __ Follow …
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Willy Woo (https://x.com/woonomic) is the Managing Partner of CMCC Crest Fund and an innovative financial markets leader truly at the vanguard of on-chain analysis of blockchain data. He joins Richard in the studio after a 3 year hiatus from the public to discuss the historical framework measuring technological innovation, the evolution of money an…
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In this episode, Richard Byworth joins the show to discuss MicroStrategy’s convertible bond strategy, the biggest MicroStrategy misconceptions, and why he thinks the premium to NAV should expand over time. We also delve into MicroStrategy's concept of Bitcoin Yield, the risks and opportunities of Saylor’s strategy, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Ri…
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In this episode, Raoul Pal joins the show to discuss the new revolutionary economic regime, how AI is driving the economic singularity, and the younger generation’s changing perception of markets. We also delve into geopolitics, the banana zone, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Raoul Pal: https://x.com/RaoulGMI Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc F…
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In this episode, Michael Millerman joins the show to discuss Peter Thiel’s philosophical framework, the Straussian Moment, and the post-liberalism era. We also delve into Bitcoin’s role in a multipolar world, the great awakening, and much more. Enjoy! — Follo Michael Millerman: https://x.com/M_Millerman Follow Tyler: https://twitter.com/Tyler_Nevil…
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Chris Wood, the award winning equity strategist at Jefferies/CLSA, author of the long-running investing newsletter GREED & Fear and former Bureau Chief at The Economist joins us to discuss the tectonic shifts in macroeconomics and financial markets in the age of Trump's re-election. This episode explores the incoming administration, US-China geopol…
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In this episode, Jeff Park joins the show to discuss how the new Bitcoin ETF options will impact the market, what the options trading is already telling us, and whether a gamma squeeze is likely. We also delve into the arbitrage opportunities for retail traders, how to follow the new market landscape, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Jeff Park: https…
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In this episode, Josh Solesbury joins the show to discuss the bitcoin mining landscape, the ongoing transition to AI/HPC, and the future of the industry. We also delve into industry bottlenecks, the risks of transitioning to AI, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Josh Solesbury: https://x.com/joshsolesbury Follow Quinn: https://x.com/qthomp Follow On T…
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In this episode, Dylan LeClair joins the show to discuss MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy, the insane performance of its convertible notes, and its $42 billion capital plan. We also discuss how to value MicroStrategy, the company’s liquidation risk, how other companies can replicate its strategy, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Dylan LeClair: https:…
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Samson Mow (https://x.com/Excellion) of JAN3 / ex-Blockstream fame, is a regular advisor to Nation States on integrating Bitcoin to manage sovereign debt and an accomplished gaming and tech entrepreneur. He discusses how his work with digital money and technology has come into contact with notions of privacy and freedom and how our love of more and…
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In this episode, Matt Hougan joins the show to discuss BTC vs ETH ETF flows, the biggest ETF misconceptions, and the importance of regulatory clarity. We also delve into the value of incorporating BTC in a portfolio, future crypto ETF strategies, and much more. Enjoy! — Follow Matt Hougan: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau…
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