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BITCOIN PRICE, ADOPTION, MSTR & NATION STATES w/ Eric Yakes
19 februari 2025 · 1 uur 24 min
Eric Yakes is the author of The 7th Property and Managing Partner at Epoch, a Bitcoin venture firm. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin adoption trends, the role of ETFs and institutional buyers, and whether nation-states will adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset and the rise of Bitcoin-backed corporate finance.
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THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN CUSTODY w/ Becca Rubenfeld
18 februari 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
Becca Rubenfeld is the co-founder and COO of Anchor Watch. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss Becca’s journey from corporate America to Bitcoin, Anchor Watch’s Trident Vault, the role of MiniScript in securing Bitcoin, the role of Lloyd’s of London, and why insured custody is the future. We also get into the challenges of startup life, raising money in a bear market, and what it takes to insure all the Bitcoin.
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DEBATE: CAN BITCOIN RESIST THE STATE? w/ Alex Gladstein & Fictitious Capital
14 februari 2025 · 1 uur 38 min
Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and Fictitious Capital is a writer and researcher. Lees meer
In this episode, Alex and Fictitious Capital discuss Bitcoin's potential to challenge the current global financial order. They debate the feasibility of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the implications for U.S. financial dominance, and whether Bitcoin adoption can truly constrain state power.
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TRUMP, INSTITUTIONS & BITCOIN DOMINANCE w/ Alex Thorn
12 februari 2025 · 1 uur 34 min
Alex Thorn is the Head of Research at Galaxy Digital. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, the role of the U.S. government, whether a strategic Bitcoin reserve is on the table and Trump's Policies on Bitcoin. We a also get into the end of Operation Choke Point 2.0, Bitcoin’s current cycle, the role of ETFs, and why Bitcoin not crypto.
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IS THE BITCOIN BULL MARKET OVER? W/ Rational Root
6 februari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Rational Root is a Bitcoin on-chain & cycle analyst. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the current state of the Bitcoin market, why institutional adoption remains in its early stages, and how on-chain metrics suggest there’s still room for upside. We also get into the impact of Trump's policies, why Bitcoin is still considered a risk asset, the role of ETFs and the likelihood of a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and Root’s outlook for the rest of the cycle.
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SHOULD BITCOIN OSSIFY? W/ Jameson Lopp
4 februari 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
Jameson Lopp is the co-founder of Casa, and a long-time Bitcoin security expert. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the state of Bitcoin self-custody, the growing threat of physical attacks on Bitcoiners, and why UX remains a major barrier to adoption. We also get into the ossification debate, whether Bitcoin development is stalling, and how institutional adoption could impact Bitcoin’s ability to upgrade. Finally, we explore inheritance planning, decoy wallets, on-chain privacy, and whether Bitcoin could face the same centralisation risks as email.
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WILL MICROSTRATEGY BECOME THE BIGGEST COMPANY IN THE WORLD? w/ Jeff Walton
31 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Jeff Walton is a financial analyst and a former reinsurance broker with a focus on MicroStrategy. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin playbook, the impact of FASB fair value accounting, and how MSTR are using convertible debt and equity issuances. We also get into the risks of leverage, the potential for MicroStrategy to become the most valuable company in the world, and whether corporations will follow its Bitcoin strategy.
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SELF CUSTODY, SECURITY, & THE QUANTUM THREAT TO BITCOIN w/ Alex Leishman
29 januari 2025 · 50 min
Alex Leishman is the CEO & CTO of River. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the nuances of self-custody versus custodial solutions, the challenges of securing Bitcoin, and the trade-offs between decentralisation and scalability. We also get into the quantum threat to Bitcoin, scaling self-custody and the implications of protocol changes in Bitcoin’s future.
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THE BITCOIN TROJAN HORSE W/ ERIK CASON
24 januari 2025 · 1 uur 23 min
Erik Cason is a Bitcoin OG and author of Crypto Sovereignty. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the philosophy of Bitcoin, it's role in preserving freedom and resisting censorship, its parallels to historical moments of change, and its potential to reshape societal structures. We also get into its connection with cryptography and tools like Nostr, and why he believes Bitcoin represents a shift in the balance of power.
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TRUMP, INFLATION, MSTR & BITCOIN w/ Lyn Alden
21 januari 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Lyn Alden is a macro analyst, investment strategist and the author of Broken Money. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the impact of fiscal policy on inflation, the Federal Reserve's constraints under fiscal dominance, and the role of tariffs in shaping the economic landscape. We also get into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and what Donald Trump’s Administration will mean for Bitcoin.
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DID THE US GOVERNMENT CREATE BITCOIN? W/ Mark Goodwin
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 27 min
Mark is the former editor in chief of Bitcoin Magazine and the author of The Bitcoin-Dollar: An Economic Monomyth. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the evolution of the Bitcoin-dollar thesis, Tether, and Bitcoin as a tool for challenging state power. We also get into the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, if Bitcoin was created by intelligence agencies, and Mark's latest article, The Evolution of the Militarized Data Broker.
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PREPARING FOR $475K BITCOIN w/ Dr. Jeff Ross
15 januari 2025 · 1 uur 5 min
Jeff Ross is a macroeconomist, bitcoiner and Founder & CEO of Vailshire Capital Management. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss global liquidity cycles and its impact on Bitcoin price movements, predictions for Bitcoin in 2025, and the potential for nation-state adoption. We also get intothe Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, the challenges of global stagflation, and why Jeff chose to go “Nostr-only”.
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INFLATION, THE FED & BITCOIN w/ Lawrence Lepard
10 januari 2025 · 1 uur 19 min
Lawrence Lepard is an investment manager and author of upcoming book The Big Print, which covers the broken monetary system and how Bitcoin fixes this. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss the Federal Reserve’s role in economic inequality, the effects of inflation, and how unsound monetary policies have led to repeated financial crises. We also get into Bitcoin as a solution, its impact on the traditional banking system, and how it empowers individuals.
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CBDCs, BITCOIN & CHINA w/ Roger Huang
8 januari 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
Roger Huang is the author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? And an expert on the intersection of Bitcoin and China. Lees meer
In this episode, we discuss China's economic turmoil, the implications of the property bubble collapse, and how deflation is shaping the nation's future. We also get into Bitcoin's role in China, the government's mining ban, the legal and cultural dynamics of Bitcoin adoption under authoritarian control, the CCP's strategic approach to CBDCs and the geopolitical game surrounding Bitcoin.
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16 YEARS OF BITCOIN w/ Pete Rizzo
3 januari 2025 · 1 uur 11 min
Pete Rizzo is a Bitcoin historian and Editor at Bitcoin Magazine. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin 16 years on, the 100k milestone, Saylor's 100k party, and the broader implications of Bitcoin's systemic importance and adoption trends. We also get into the rise of institutional Bitcoin adoption, the challenges to the Bitcoin orthodoxy, and the strategic potential of nation-states accumulating Bitcoin reserves. MASSIVE THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: IREN: https://www.iren.com/ RIVER: https://river.com/wbd CASA: https://casa.io/ Lees meer
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2024: BITCOIN IN REVIEW w/ HODL & ODELL
31 december 2024 · 1 uur 49 min
American HODL is an OG Bitcoiner & Matt Odell is host of Citadel Dispatch, co-host of Rabbit Hole Recap, managing partner at Ten31 and co-founder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. Lees meer
In this episode, we recap 2024 and get into Bitcoin's Strategic Reserve potential, the impact of institutional adoption, and the game theory behind nation-state accumulation. We also discuss Nostr, Ecash and get into Bitcoin's implications for global financial systems and freedom.
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THE RISE OF BITCOIN w/ Parker Lewis
24 december 2024 · 56 min
Parker Lewis is the author of Gradually, Then Suddenly and Head of Business Development at Zaprite. Lees meer
In this interview, we discuss the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the feasibility of executive action to acquire Bitcoin, and the implications for U.S. financial policy. We also get into Bitcoin's role as a monetary system, the potential for nation-state adoption, and whether fiat currencies can coexist with Bitcoin.
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BITCOIN & THE GLOBAL ECONOMIC REORDERING w/ Matthew Pines
21 december 2024 · 1 uur 54 min
Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and Head of Strategy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Lees meer
In this interview, we discuss the concept of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the feasibility of executive action to acquire Bitcoin, and the game theory behind nation-state adoption. We also get into the geopolitical competition between the US and China, the risks of global economic reordering, the impact of stablecoins, the role of treasury bonds in the financial system, UAPs, and the potential for Bitcoin to shape the future of global monetary policy.
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STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE, NATION STATE ADOPTION & BITCOIN MINING w/ Harry Sudock
18 december 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
Harry Sudock is the SVP at CleanSpark. Lees meer
In this interview, we discuss the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the game theory behind nation-state adoption, and the impact of Bitcoin on the global monetary system. We also get into sovereign Bitcoin mining, the evolution of Bitcoin mining business models and centralisation risks in Bitcoin.
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REPRICING THE WORLD IN BITCOIN w/ Jeff Booth
12 december 2024 · 1 uur 12 min
Jeff Booth is an entrepreneur and the author of The Price of Tomorrow. In this interview, we discuss why Bitcoin is inevitable, the parallels between Bitcoin and the early internet, and the role of layers like Lightning and Fedimint in scaling Bitcoin. Lees meer
We also get into the challenges of maintaining decentralisation, the potential for nation-state adoption of Bitcoin, and how Bitcoin can reshape global trade, empower the underserved, and create the first true global free market.
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SAMOURAI WALLET & THE FIGHT FOR BITCOIN PRIVACY w/ Roger Burlingame & Zack Shapiro
10 december 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
Roger Burlingame is the defense attorney for William Hill, co-founder and CTO of Samourai Wallet, a privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet. Zack Shapiro is the head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Lees meer
In this interview, we discuss the legal case against Samourai Wallet and the implications for Bitcoin privacy and non-custodial tools. We also get into the historical context of the Bank Secrecy Act, comparisons to cases like PGP and Tornado Cash, and the impact of discovery challenges and legislative advocacy on the outcome of this pivotal case.
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HYPERBITCOINISATION & UPGRADING BITCOIN w/ Rob Hamilton
8 december 2024 · 1 uur 20 min
Rob Hamilton is the co-founder and CEO of Anchor Watch, a Bitcoin custody and insurance provider. Lees meer
In this interview, we discuss hyperbitcoinisation, the evolving cultural and technical landscape of Bitcoin, and the role of custodial solutions like ETFs. We also get into Bitcoin development proposals such as covenants and opcode restoration, as well as Anchor Watch's approach to Bitcoin insurance and risk management.
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WBD IS BACK - $100K BITCOIN, MICROSTRATEGY AND THE BULL MARKET w/ Checkmate
5 december 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain. In this interview, we discuss the relaunch of 'What Bitcoin Did,' Bitcoinbreaking 100K and the growth in institutional demand. We also get into the the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the impact of options on Bitcoin's market dynamics, and the MicroStrategy playbook as a volatility product. Lees meer
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