Podcast appearances and mentions of Adam Back

Marty sits down with Adam Back (CEO of Blockstream) and Sean Bill (CIO at Blockstream) to discuss institutional Bitcoin adoption, the evolution from cypherpunk ideals to financial infrastructure, pension fund investment strategies, the emergence of Bitcoin-collateralized lending products, and the development of second-layer solutions like Lightning Network and Liquid that are building the foundation for a Bitcoin-native banking system. Adam Back on Twitter: https://x.com/adam3us Sean Bill on Twitter: https://x.com/macrocrunch Blockstream: https://blockstream.com/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Shoutout to our sponsors: Coinkite https://coinkite.com Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

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1. 500K Bitcoin Predictions & Market SentimentThe crew discussed the recent wave of bullish sentiment led by industry voices like Adam Back, Bitfinex analysts, and Vibes Capital. Adam Back predicts $500K–$1M this cycle, while Vibes Capital cites $100B in anticipated corporate treasury demand plus potential U.S. government Bitcoin buys. With consistent ETF inflows, particularly BlackRock's IBIT, and support levels holding near $100K, sentiment is peaking.2. Treasury Demand & Speculative Attack NarrativeMicroStrategy's playbook is now being followed by a growing list of public firms using debt and equity to acquire Bitcoin. The panel emphasized this as a "speculative attack" on fiat—unlocking Bitcoin exposure for capital pools that can't hold spot BTC directly. With more than 500,000 BTC already under corporate control, the race is on.3. Coinbase Hack: $400M FalloutA major hack at Coinbase leaked sensitive customer data (names, addresses, partial SSNs, balances, and IDs). While no private keys were exposed, the breach raised concerns about platform risk. The team praised Coinbase's $20M bounty offer but reiterated the importance of security hygiene and moving to self-custody solutions like Swan Vault.4. Digital Scarcity & FT FiascoFinancial Times drew ire for downplaying Bitcoin's innovation, comparing it to teeth. The panel explained how Bitcoin solved digital scarcity using proof-of-work and decentralized consensus. Lynn Alden's and Pierre Rochard's responses underscored the persistent misunderstanding from legacy media.5. Macroeconomics & Treasury PolicyThe group reviewed new U.S. spending legislation further widening deficits—echoing the "Nothing Stops This Train" meme. Tariff-driven inflation, CPI surprises, and Walmart's price hikes were also covered, with mixed views on future inflation trajectories.6. Global Adoption & Corporate MomentumRecent sovereign and institutional moves included Chinese and Indian firms acquiring BTC, 21.co's big buy, and Abu Dhabi's sovereign fund adding exposure. Meanwhile, Swan's own CIO Ben Workman emphasized the moral and fiduciary pressure mounting on corporate leaders to explore Bitcoin treasuries. Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

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According to Bitcoin OG Adam Back, Strategy and other Bitcoin treasury firms are some of the earliest bettors on Hyperbitcoinization, which may see Bitcoin's market cap soar to above $200 trillion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In today's episode, we sit down with Adam Back, legendary cryptographer, CEO of Blockstream. With markets rallying and Bitcoin's 200-week moving average breaking $46K, we ask the biggest questions on everyone's mind:Are we too late to buy Bitcoin?Is BTC finally decoupling from tech stocks?And could institutional FOMO ignite the next God candle? ~~~~~

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In recent years, Bitcoin has undergone a major culture shift which promotes stagnation, complacency & simping to politicians over maximizing the utility of the money. Eric Voskuil & John Carvalho join the show to remind everyone what the mission really is. State of Bitcoin - [00:01:17] Bitcoin Maximalism - [00:01:32] Bitcoin as a Ponzi Scheme - [00:02:27] Transaction Fees - [00:04:57] History of Bitcoin Tokens (Omni, Counterparty, Mastercoin) Definition of Tokens - [00:08:01] Custodial Problems with Tokens - [00:09:12] Bitcoin and Fiat Money - [00:11:09] Why Bitcoiners Talk About Money - [00:15:49] Stateless Money - [00:17:44] Austrian Economics and Bitcoin - [00:21:01] Monetary Inflation vs. Price Inflation - [00:26:01] Cantillon Effect - [00:29:00] Dollar Inflation and Gold - [00:33:59] Misunderstandings in the Bitcoin Community - [00:41:42] Bitcoin Semantics - [00:43:21] Bitcoin Divisibility - [01:00:13] Bitcoin Deflation - [01:03:41] Maxi Price and One Coin Assumption - [01:07:43] Competition Between Monies - [01:13:42] Scaling Bitcoin - [01:22:41] Bitcoin for the Unbanked - [01:26:14] Maximizing Throughput - [01:36:11] Right to Fork - [01:45:45] Running Old Bitcoin Versions - [01:51:35] Bitcoin as Money vs. Credit - [01:56:26] Settlement in Bitcoin - [02:07:45] Peer-to-Peer Credit Systems - [02:14:47] Fractional Reserve Banking - [02:26:32] Bitkit Wallet and Spending vs. Saving - [02:36:13] Block size increases and Bitcoin adoption - [03:00:00] Scaling Bitcoin and transaction validation - [03:01:00] Bitcoin overflowing into Litecoin and quantum resistance - [03:02:00] Pruning historical data and exchange price - [03:03:00] Lightning system complexity and Bitcoin's value proposition - [03:05:00] Bitcoin as an investment and speculation - [03:07:00] Optimizing Bitcoin throughput and developer motivations - [03:09:00] Scaling Bitcoin and speculation - [03:11:00] Shitcoins, scams, and Bitcoin's security model - [03:13:00] Litecoin's extension blocks and Mimblewimble - [03:15:00] Bitcoin's security and the legitimacy of altcoins - [03:17:00] Shitcoins and Bitcoin's essential aspects - [03:19:00] Majority hash power censorship and attacks - [03:21:00] Bitcoin speculation and market dynamics - [03:23:00] Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy and MicroStrategy's history - [03:26:00] Saylor's Bitcoin investment and market manipulation - [03:29:00] Saylor's stock sales and Bitcoin's future - [03:31:00] Blockstream's accomplishments and the Chia project - [03:33:00] Blockstream's influence and SegWit - [03:35:00] Adam Back's influence and Blockstream's hype - [03:37:00] Bitcoin Core's power and the need for competition - [03:39:00] Initial block download performance and Bitcoin Core's architecture - [03:41:00] UTXO store and Bitcoin Core's performance - [03:43:00] Parallelism in Bitcoin Core and assumed UTXO - [03:45:00] Initial block download time and Bitcoin Core's scalability - [03:47:00] Monoculture in Bitcoin development and IBD performance - [03:49:00] UTXO cache and shutdown time - [03:51:00] Trust assumptions in Bitcoin Core and UTXO commitments - [03:53:00] Bitcoin Core's halting problem and theoretical download limits - [03:55:00] Sponsorships: Sideshift, LayerTwo Labs, Ciurea - [03:57:00] Drivechains and ZK rollups - [04:02:00] ZK rollups and liquidity on Ethereum - [04:04:00] Drivechains and altcoins - [04:06:00] Scaling Bitcoin and cultural taboos - [04:08:00] Engineer-driven change and Monero's approach - [04:10:00] Confidential transactionsL Zano & DarkFi - [04:12:00] Fungibility and Bitcoin's metadata - [04:14:00] Privacy, metadata, and state surveillance - [04:16:00] Privacy, taint, and Bitcoin mixing - [04:18:00] Bitcoin mixing and plausible deniability - [04:20:00] Mining and company registration - [04:22:00] Block reward and hash power - [04:24:00] Privacy and mixing - [04:26:00] Privacy in the Bitcoin whitepaper and zero-knowledge proofs - [04:28:00] Dark Wallet and John Dillon - [04:30:00] Dark Wallet and Li Bitcoin - [04:32:00] Amir Taaki's projects and software development - [04:34:00] Dark Wallet funding and developer costs - [04:36:00] Libbitcoin's code size and developer salaries - [04:38:00] John Dillon and Greg Maxwell - [04:40:00] Opportunistic encryption and BIPs 151/152 - [04:42:00] Dandelion and privacy - [04:44:00] BIP 37 and Bloom filters - [04:46:00] Consensus cleanup and the Time Warp bug - [04:48:00] Merkle tree malleability and 64-byte transactions - [04:50:00] 64-byte transactions and SPV wallets - [04:52:00] Coinbase transactions and malleability - [04:54:00] Invalid block hashes and DoS vectors - [04:56:00] Core bug and ban list overflow - [04:58:00] Storing hashes of invalid blocks - [05:00:00] DoS vectors and invalid blocks - [05:02:00] Malleated Merkle trees and 64-byte transactions - [05:04:00] 64-byte transactions and Merkle tree malleability - [05:06:00] Null points and malleated blocks - [05:08:00] Redundant checks and the inflation soft fork - [05:10:00] Op code separator and code complexity - [05:12:00] Transaction order in a block - [05:14:00] Forward references in blocks - [05:16:00] Coinbase transaction rules - [05:18:00] Time Warp bug and Litecoin support - [05:20:00] Quadratic op roll bug - [05:22:00] Stack implementation and op roll - [05:24:00] Templatized stack and op roll optimization - [05:26:00] Non-standard transactions and direct submission to miners - [05:28:00] Mempool policy and DoS - [05:30:00] Monoculture and competing implementations - [05:32:00] Consensus cleanup and Berkeley DB - [05:34:00] Code vs. consensus - [05:36:00] Bitcoin Knots and Luke-jr - [05:38:00] 300 kilobyte node and Luke-jr's views - [05:40:00] Bitcoin Knots and performance - [05:42:00] Bitcoin Knots and censorship - [05:44:00] Censorship and miner incentives - [05:46:00] Censorship and hash power - [05:48:00] Soft forks and censorship - [05:50:00] Ordinals and covenants - [05:52:00] RBF and zero-confirmation transactions - [05:54:00] Double spending and merchant risk - [05:56:00] First-seen mempool policy and RBF - [05:58:00] Low-value transactions and RBF - [06:00:00] Computational cost of actions - [06:00:15] Building infrastructure and system disruption - [06:00:20] Threat actors and economic disruption - [06:00:26] Double spending detection and system control - [06:00:29] Safety and manageability of zero comp transactions - [06:00:41] Security of zero comp transactions - [06:00:51] RBF (Replace-by-fee) and its relevance - [06:01:06] Bitcoin's mempool and transaction handling - [06:01:25] Mempool overflow and resource management - [06:02:08] Transaction storage and mining - [06:02:45] Miners' incentives and fee maximization - [06:03:07] Mempool policy and DOS protection - [06:03:41] Transaction validation and block context - [06:04:11] Fee limits and DOS protection - [06:05:13] Transaction sets, graph processing, and fee maximization - [06:06:24] Mining empty blocks and hash rate - [06:07:34] Replace-by-fee (RBF) and its purpose - [06:08:07] Infrastructure and RBF - [06:09:14] Transaction pool and conflict resolution - [06:09:44] Disk space, fees, and DOS protection - [06:11:06] Fee rates and DOS protection - [06:12:22] Opt-in RBF and mempool full RBF - [06:13:45] Intent flagging in transactions - [06:14:45] Miners obeying user intent and system value - [06:17:06] Socialized gain and individual expense - [06:18:17] Service reliability and profitability - [06:19:06] First-seen mempool policy - [06:19:37] Mempool policy and implementation - [06:20:06] User perspective on transaction priority - [06:21:14] Mempool conflicts and double spending - [06:22:10] CPFP (Child Pays for Parent) - [06:22:24] Mempool management and fee rates - [06:24:30] Mempool complexity and Peter Wuille's work - [06:25:54] Memory and disk resource management - [06:27:37] First-seen policy and miner profitability - [06:29:25] Miners' preference for first-seen - [06:30:04] Computational cost and fee optimization - [06:31:10] Security, Cypherpunk mentality, and the state - [06:35:25] Bitcoin's security model and censorship resistance - [06:41:02] State censorship and fee increases - [06:43:00] State's incentive to censor - [06:46:15] Lightning Network and regulation - [06:48:41] NGU (Number Go Up) and deference to the state - [06:51:10] Reasons for discussing Bitcoin's security model - [06:53:25] Bitcoin's potential subversion and resilience - [06:55:50] Lightning Network subsidies and scaling - [06:57:36] Mining protocols and security - [07:02:02] Braidpool and centralized mining - [07:04:44] Compact blocks and latency reduction - [07:07:23] Orphan rates and mining centralization - [07:08:16] Privacy and threat environments - [07:08:40] Social graphs, reputation, and identity - [07:10:23] Social scalability and Bitcoin - [07:12:36] Individual empowerment and anonymity - [07:16:48] Trust in society and the role of the state - [07:18:01] Payment methods and trust - [07:20:15] Credit reporting agencies and regulation - [07:22:17] Hardware wallets and self-custody - [07:23:46] Security vulnerabilities in Ledger - [07:27:14] Disclosure of secrets on Ledger devices - [07:36:27] Compromised machines and hardware wallets - [07:42:00] Methods for transferring signed transactions - [07:48:25] Threat scenarios and hardware wallet security - [07:50:47] Hardware wallet usage and personal comfort - [07:56:40] Coldcard wallets and user experience - [08:02:23] Security issues in the VX project - [08:03:25] Seed generation and hardware randomness - [08:12:05] Mastering Bitcoin and random number generation - [08:17:41]

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Bitcoin's price is moving faster than I can make videos! We are in the midst of a bonafide bull run. What does this mean for Bitcoiners? What does this mean for people and companies that are frozen in disbelief? Proof of Work pioneer, Adam Back has had comments about the window for new whole coin ownership closing. Is that moment finally upon us? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Low Political Pressure 1:30 - Adam Back Quote 2:33 - Fiat Time Is Worth Less 3:27 - Cerulli Wealth Transfer Study 4:45 - Bitcoin Wealth Transfer Reality 5:38 - The Penalty of Sitting on Sidelines 7:08 - What Should We Then Do? #cryptocurrencynews #bitcoin #bitcoinnews #crypto The information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

Block Version Number in BitcoinThe block version number in Bitcoin serves as an indicator of which set of consensus rules a block follows. It's also used to signal miners' readiness or support for upcoming protocol upgrades. Over time, block version numbers have evolved from simple sequential numbers (like versions 1 through 4) to a more complex bit-field system, which allows for multiple upgrades to be signaled at once.From last time you badgered me I made some notes. Evolution of Block VersionsEarly Versions (1-4):These were straightforward indicators of protocol changes. For example:Version 1 was used from the Genesis block until March 2013.Version 2 came with BIP 34, authored by Gavin Andresen, it added the block height to the coinbase transaction and was activated at Block 227,931 on March 27, 2013.Version 3 enforced stricter signature validation with BIP 66, authored by Pieter Wuille, it ensured correct DER encoding of signatures. It activated at Block 363,725 on July 4, 2015.Version 4 enabled CheckLockTimeVerify (CLTV) with BIP 65, also authored by Pieter Wuille, it allowed for time-locked transactions and activated at Block 388,381 on December 11, 2015.Then come the Version Bits format:Bitcoin upgrades were becoming increasingly complex, the block version system transitioned to the Version Bits signaling mechanism, which allows multiple protocol changes to be signaled at once using specific bits in the block version field, allowing miners to signal support for up to 29 features simultaneously, each represented by a specific bit in the 32-bit version field.When Segregated Witness (SegWit) was introduced, Bitcoin transitioned from simple block versions to the complex numbers seen today.Special Note: before we review the important key version bits, I have to make something clear. These version numbers are more than just sequential; they signal specific changes using bitsI am going to call out version numbers like 536 870 912, which is is the decimal representation of the hexadecimal value 0x20000000The full number 536870912 in binary is 00100000000000000000000000000000.“536" doesn't have standalone significance. It's just a part of the decimal value when the binary representation of 0x20000000 is converted into base 10 (which equals 536870912).The important part lies in the bitwise representation, where the leading bits "001" in the binary form, are reserved for signaling purposes, indicating that version bits are being used.But for the purpose of conveying version numbers to a human (this human being you Max) we will use the decimal representation instead of 0x2 nd a bunch of zeros or 001 and 29 more zeros.Now to the bit version section…Version 536 870 912 indicated readiness for SegWit, introduced through BIP 141 (authored by Pieter Wuille). SegWit was activated on August 24, 2017, at Block 481,824.Version 536 870 913 was used to signal support for BIP 91 and authored by James Hilliard. BIP 91 lowered the threshold required for SegWit's activation. It was locked in at Block 477,120 on July 20, 2017.Version 536 870 914 and 536 870 916 continued signaling for SegWit deployment through various BIPs.How It Works TodayToday, miners use the Version Bits system to signal support for new upgrades, and they must keep their block version numbers in line with consensus rules. Version numbers like 536870912 (SegWit) are still recognized by the network, and each bit in the version number, a miner can signal support for different soft forks simultaneously.For instance, if the network is ready for a future upgrade, miners will flip the corresponding bit in their block version number, signaling their support for the upgrade. The rest of the version field remains intact, allowing multiple soft forks to be signaled at the same time.First 3 bits = 001: Reserved and indicate version bits are being used.Remaining 29 bits: Available for signaling specific soft forks or protocol changes. Each of these bits corresponds to a different potential feature being activated.Car Analogy for Bitcoin Block Version NumbersLet's compare Bitcoin's block version numbers to Fords and how their cars evolved from simple model numbers to VIN numbers that represent various features and changes in their design over the years.The Model T and Block Version 1:Just like Ford's Model T, the first Bitcoin blocks (version 1) were basic, so basic, buyers didn't even have a choice in what color vehicle they could buy “you can have a car in any color so long as its black. Similar to early block versions that had no special features—the first blocks had no complex rules or signals, just the essentials.Evolving Model Years and Version Numbers:As Ford expanded its lineup, more models came out, and so did the need for differentiating cars beyond going from model T to Model A. Apply that to Bitcoin, version 1 to 4 were indicators of upgrades like block height (BIP-34), stricter validation (BIP-66), and time-locked transactions (BIP-65) can be compared to model T to model AComplex Version Bits = New Ford VIN Structure:Eventually, car manufacturers standardized more details in its VIN numbers to reflect all the specifics of each model the world manufacturers identifier, vehicle description section, and the vehicle identifier section—just like Bitcoin's version bits system, which allows for more granular signaling.The VIN was introduced in 1965 to track each vehicle's specifications. The first two characters of the VIN, such as “1F,” identify Ford and where the vehicle was built. 1F is a Ford built in the USA.For example, characters 4-8 in a Ford VIN indicate engine type, body style, and model, much like Bitcoin's complex version numbers (536 870 912 or 0x20000000) that signal specific features like SegWit (BIP-141) or BIP-91 activation.Or version 536 870 916 (0x20000004) signals both SegWit and BIP-91—much like how characters in the Ford VIN specify the engine, body, and trim level of a car.VINs were more standardized in the 80's. Ford's VIN numbers now include production year, plant location, and a unique serial number to distinguish every car (that's characters 10-17). Likewise, Bitcoin's version bits (introduced with version 536870912) can signal multiple protocol changes at once. Just as the tenth digit in a VIN tells you the model year (e.g., “J” for 1988), a Bitcoin version number can tell you which upgrades are active. Bits 1-3: Reserved for version signaling format (for example, the top three bits set to 001 for soft fork signaling).Bits 4-32 can each represent a specific feature or soft fork proposal, meaning multiple upgrades can be signaled simultaneously within the same block version field.ConclusionIn both cases, as the products (Fords and Bitcoin blocks) became more complex, the identifiers also became more detailed. From simple model numbers like T and A (Max likes T & A) to VIN numbers, Bitcoin's version bits both allow for greater customization and finer control.Like how car manufacturers track and signal changes to its cars over time with VINs, Bitcoin uses block version numbers to ensure the network continues to evolve. Bitcoin is still Bitcoin, and a Ford is still a Ford regardless of the fact Henry Ford is dead, and Satoshi is not Craig Wright, or Adam Back, or Peter Todd. 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Adam Back is cofounder and CEO of Blockstream, a company focused on building out bitcoin technology. We discuss his recent appearance in HBO documentary 'Money Electric,' the blossoming Swiss bitcoin city of Lugano, the early days of bitcoin, and his thoughts on ecash and nostr.Adam on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1qg8j6gdwpxlntlxlkew7eu283wzx7hmj32esch42hntdpqdgrslqv024kw EPISODE: 142BLOCK: 867036PRICE: 1534 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatOutro Music by TIP NZ: https://primal.net/p/npub1hrctsg2qwu5gsp65gvj29968z460g0th755jq92c8uaz620lewmq6qk525(00:00:01) Bitcoin and Inflation: Insights from Paul Tudor Jones(00:06:02) Introduction to the Show(00:06:55) Bitcoin in Lugano: A Growing Economy(00:10:19) Bitcoin Documentary: Money Electric(00:21:00) The Mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto(00:31:05) Bitcoin's Early Days and Adoption Challenges(00:38:00) Scaling Bitcoin: Liquid and Lightning(00:50:02) Future of Bitcoin: Simplicity and Smart Contracts(01:00:19) eCash Protocols: Cashu and Fedimint(01:09:10) Nostr and Decentralized Social Media

Adam Back is the CEO of Blockstream, the inventor of Hashcash, and one of the most influential figures in Bitcoin. He joined us from Baltic Honeybadger in Riga to talk about the last year in Bitcoin, and the outlook on Bitcoin in the future, both in the near and long term.  We explore the challenges posed by spam transactions, the 'freeloader' problem, and the future of Bitcoin's security incentives. The episode also touches on the complexities of fractional reserve banking, rehypothecation risks, and the rise of decentralized systems and free speech platforms. Join us for this deep dive with Adam Back!  Connect with Adam:  https://x.com/adam3us Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity StampSeed: https://www.stampseed.com/shop/21m-titanium-seed-plate.html Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom ShopInBit: https://shopinbit.com/bitcoininfinity - Use code INFINITY for a €5 discount!    The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.

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In this video, Nik dives into HBO's latest Bitcoin documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," exploring its take on Bitcoin's evolution and influence. He covers key moments like the hunt for Satoshi, the documentary's explanation of Bitcoin's mechanics, and its perspective on the Blocksize Wars. Nik also discusses Adam Back's role, Blockstream's portrayal, and where the film misses on important topics like money and banking. This review provides a balanced look at how the documentary presents Bitcoin to a broader audience. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don't pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL's research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 864975 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #HBOMoneyElectric #HBOBitcoinDocumentary #BitcoinDocumentary #MoneyElectric #HBO #SatoshiNakamoto #BlocksizeWars #BitcoinReview #AdamBack #Blockstream #CryptoDocumentary #BitcoinExplained #BitcoinEvolution #Cryptocurrency #MoneyAndBanking #BitcoinMystery #BitcoinHistory #HBODocumentary #BitcoinFilm #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

Het was weer zo ver: Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024. De grootste bitcoinconferentie van Europa streek voor de derde keer neer in Amsterdam. Wij waren er natuurlijk bij en doen vanaf de beurs verslag. Dit jaar hebben we twee interviews: met Adam Back en Jeroen Blokland. Twee personen die we al jaren wilden spreken. Daarnaast mocht Bart zijn keynote geven op de main stage. Hoe dat afliep, vertelt hij in deze aflevering. https://podcastawards.nl/stemmen/ Probeer Bitcoin Alpha 2 weken gratis! Satoshi Radio wordt mede mogelijk gemaakt door: Amdax, Watson Law, HVK Stevens en onze hoofdsponsor Bitvavo. Timestamps (00:00:00) Welkom en Podcast Introductie (00:04:00) Hoe was Bitcoin Amsterdam? (00:16:00) Update van de BitAxe actie (00:21:30) Interview Jeroen Blokland (00:48:30) Hoe was de Keynote van Bart? (01:06:00) Het interview met Adam Back (01:35:00) Wat vonden we van het interview met Adam? (01:45:00) Laatste gedachtes (01:53:10) Einde

De documentaire Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery is te bekijken op HBO-Max. Documentairemaker Cullen Hoback beloofde zijn publiek de identiteit van Satoshi Nakamoto te onthullen. Of dat nu gelukt is, is maar de vraag. De documentaire wijst de Canadese ontwikkelaar Peter Todd aan. Todd was er inderdaad vroeg bij, had zelfs direct contact met Satoshi Nakamoto, maar zegt zelf absoluut niet de bedenker van Bitcoin te zijn. Daarbij wil hij benadrukken dat de jacht op zijn identiteit een zinloze exercitie is.  Ondertussen vond deze week Bitcoin Amsterdam plaats, op het Westergasterrein in de hoofdstad. De conferentie werd woensdag met gevoel voor spektakel geopend. Headliners zijn onder meer Strike-oprichter Jack Mallers, Adam Back (die ook zomaar Satoshi Nakamoto zou kunnen zijn) en Elizabeth Stark van Lightning Labs. Ook buiten het hoofdpodium is er genoeg te beleven. Het evenement is een waardevolle plek om nieuwe ideeën op te doen, te netwerken of kennis te maken met allerlei bitcoinbedrijven en (zelfbedachte) toepassingen.  Deze week in de Cryptocast Een gesprek met tech-ondernemer Marc van der Chijs over de koppeling tussen Crypto en AI. Een aantal weken geleden vertelde ik aan jullie dat die combinatie helemaal hip is. Deze week besprak ik met Marc of dit inderdaad meer is dan twee bij elkaar geveegde buzzwords. Er is in ieder geval genoeg om te bespreken. En wie weet betalen onze AI-agents elkaar straks allemaal met crypto.  Met Daniël Mol bespreken we elke week de toestand van de crypto. Luister live donderdagochtend rond 8:50 in De Ochtendspits, of wanneer je wilt via bnr.nl/podcast/cryptocast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You want to invest in Bitcoin mining, but you don't know how? OG Bitcoin company Blockstream has been cooking up something for those intrigued with mining but without the wall sockets to participate.Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today we are joined by Adam Back, cryptographer and CEO of Blockstream. Well known for its sidechain software Liquid, among other projects, Blockstream is actually a large private Bitcoin miner. In today's show, we go through Blockstream mining with Back, including its profile as a miner (energy, locations, fleet). Then we dive into the BMN2, a new financial instrument to help people mine Bitcoin without ever touching a Bitcoin miner! Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.Enjoying the show? Check out our newsletter at miningpod.blockspace.media!Timestamps:00:00 Start02:11 Blockstream's mining background08:46 Mining Note details16:53 Secondary markets & Mining Notes19:49 Typical investor profile28:39 Why not self mine?32:07 Where does Blockstream profit?36:39 Production costs & cycle timing42:05 Upgrading ASICs or not?45:29 Lessons learned, changes made50:31 Post Interview DiscussionPublished twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday!

Welcome back to The Mining Pod! Today we are joined by Adam Back, cryptographer and CEO of Blockstream. Well known for its sidechain software Liquid, among other projects, Blockstream is actually a large private Bitcoin miner. In today's show, we go through Blockstream mining with Back, including its profile as a miner (energy, locations, fleet). Then we dive into the BMN2, a new financial instrument to help people mine Bitcoin without ever touching a Bitcoin miner! Note, this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Enjoying the show? Check out our newsletter at miningpod.blockspace.media! Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:11 Blockstream's mining background 08:46 Mining Note details 16:53 Secondary markets & Mining Notes 19:49 Typical investor profile 28:39 Why not self mine? 32:07 Where does Blockstream profit? 36:39 Production costs & cycle timing 42:05 Upgrading ASICs or not? 45:29 Lessons learned, changes made 50:31 Post Interview Discussion Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews on Tuesday and a news show on Friday! 

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Today's show is part 2 of a two-part series all about Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology with TIP's Co-Founder Preston Pysh. Preston is a graduate of West Point and Johns Hopkins University, the founder of BuffettsBooks.com, and Co-Founder/Co-Host of We Study Billionaires by The Investor's Podcast Network. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - How Bitcoin works and the problems it looks to solve. 05:54 - Why a higher demand for Bitcoin indirectly makes the currency more secure and in turn a better store of wealth. 11:15 - How investors should think about educating themselves about Bitcoin. 15:05 - Why the adoption of a deflationary currency like Bitcoin will encourage people to think long term and invest more. 28:21 - How to value Bitcoin based on the stock to flow ratio. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Experts to Follow: Plan B, Trace Mayer, Caitlin Long, Adam Back. Plan B's white paper: Modeling Bitcoin's Value w/ Scarcity. Recommended Book: The Bitcoin Standard by Dr. Saifedean Ammous. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Range Rover Airbnb Monarch Money Yahoo! Finance Meyka Public Fundrise NetSuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Today's show is part 1 of a two-part series all about Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology with TIP's Co-Founder Preston Pysh. Preston is a graduate of West Point and Johns Hopkins University, the founder of BuffettsBooks.com, and Co-Founder/Co-Host of We Study Billionaires by The Investor's Podcast Network. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN 00:00 - Intro 05:16 - What Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain are. 10:43 - Why we need an alternative currency that isn't the US Dollar. 32:31 - How to value an asset such as a cryptocurrency. 50:25 - Why the most common argument against Bitcoin is inaccurate. And much, much more! *Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences. BOOKS AND RESOURCES Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Kyle and the other community members. Experts to Follow: Plan B, Trace Mayer, Caitlin Long, Adam Back. Plan B's white paper: Modeling Bitcoin's Value w/ Scarcity. Recommended Book: The Bitcoin Standard by Dr. Saifedean Ammous. Check out the books mentioned in the podcast here. Enjoy ad-free episodes when you subscribe to our Premium Feed. NEW TO THE SHOW? Follow our official social media accounts: X (Twitter) | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok. Check out our Millennial Investing Starter Packs. Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here. Try Kyle's favorite tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance. Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services. Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts. SPONSORS Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors: Toyota Range Rover Airbnb Monarch Money Yahoo! Finance Meyka Public Fundrise Public NetSuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://theinvestorspodcastnetwork.supportingcast.fm

Join us in a discussion with Adam Back, a trailblazer in the world of cryptography and the evolution of blockchain technology. In this episode of Digital Currents, Adam delves into his early days of creating Hashcash, his interaction with Bitcoin's mysterious founder(s), under the pseudonym of Satoshi Nakamoto, and the inception of his brainchild, Blockstream. We explore the transformation of Hashcash from an anti-spam tool to a key aspect of cryptocurrency mining and discuss the future of Bitcoin and blockchain against the backdrop of emerging technologies like quantum computing. Adam also shares his insights on the vital role of sidechains, the potential of the Liquid Network, and his vision for securing digital freedom and privacy in an increasingly connected world. To learn more, visit us on the web at https://www.morgancreekcap.com/morgan-creek-digital/. To speak to a member of our team or sign up for other content, please email mcdigital@morgancreekcap.com

Spine issues, which often result in neck, mid-back, or low-back pain, can make every day a challenge. In fact, spine-related pain is one of the most common reasons people contact a doctor. In this episode, MUSC Health neurosurgeon Adam Back, MD, shares new approaches and personalized treatment plans available to MUSC patients with spinal issues. Dr. Back talks about surgical and non-surgical ways to alleviate back and neck problems, which can also improve your overall quality of life.

In Africa la truffa più comune è quella del cloud mining di Bitcoin. È vero anche in Italia? Analizziamo le tante "red flag" che ci sono in questo pseudo business e vi diamo il migliore dei consigli possibili: non cercate scorciatoie, comprate Bitcoin e fate self custody.Don't trust, verify.Inoltre: stiamo partendo per Madeira mentre un ombra cala sul progetto dell'isola cittadella Bitcoin, dal processo Faketoshi escono delle (vere) email inedite del (vero) Satoshi Nakamoto, l'Etiopia annuncia un progetto di mining Bitcoin finanziato dallo stato e Marathon lancia un servizio privato per la conferma delle transazioni.It's showtime!

Tenemos un nuevo capitulo en la historia del desarrollo de bitcoin, más palabras directas de Satoshi Nakamoto, sus ideas, investigaciones y precoupaciones. Adam Back: https://is.gd/WFgjWa Martti https://is.gd/UREhP2 B-Money: https://is.gd/iWOFqh Clases nuevas de la semana en: https://cursosbitcoin.com Analizador de archivos y correos Seeder introducción Componentes seeder

Unlock bonus episodes and more benefits at ⁠⁠drbitcoinpod.com⁠⁠. In this third unscripted special episode covering the COPA vs. Wright trial, Mark and Arthur look at Craig Wright's watermark-free return to the witness stand and examine both side's key witnesses. Follow us on Twitter at: ⁠⁠@drbitcoinpod⁠⁠ (the podcast) ⁠⁠@twentynothing00⁠⁠ (Mark) ⁠⁠@arthur_van_pelt⁠⁠ (Arthur) You can find Arthur's report on Martti Malmi and Adam Back's evidence at https://bitly.ws/3e6zn.

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Aaron van Wirdum is a veteran Bitcoin journalist who has been writing for Bitcoin Magazine since 2014. On January 3rd 2024, after nearly five years of working on this project, he launched The Genesis Book: a reflection on the history before Bitcoin.

“If you want to understand someone, an individual, you kind of need to understand what their life has been like, where they came from…and I think the same is true for Bitcoin, if you really want to understand Bitcoin, you need to understand where it came from.”— Aaron van WirdumAaron Van Wirdum is a Bitcoin journalist and author of ‘The Genesis Book'. In this interview, we discuss the history of Bitcoin, including the importance of consensus algorithms and public key cryptography, early scepticism towards Bitcoin from cypherpunks, Satoshi's decision to remain anonymous, and its fixed monetary policy. We also talk about the influence of Austrian economics on Bitcoin's foundation, and the significance of privacy in digital transactions. - - - - The esteemed journalist Aaron Van Wirdum has authored a new book on the origins of Bitcoin called ‘The Genesis Book'. Our discussion naturally focuses on the influence of Austrian economics: Aaron explains how Hayek's ideas about money supply were instrumental in shaping Bitcoin's principles, and how the cypherpunk movement of the 90s aspired to create technologies beyond government control - echoing Hayek's vision of market-driven money.We examine the reasons behind the failure of early digital cash projects and the lessons learned that paved the way for Bitcoin's success. Hashcash and its Proof of Work (PoW) concept, developed by Adam Back, was a key innovation contributing to the creation of Bitcoin. Equally important was the role of cypherpunks in exploring electronic scarcity and the transferability of digital cash, particularly Nick Szabo's efforts in addressing the double spend problem. Aaron explains how Bitcoin emerged, and the significance of its white paper in introducing a novel approach that integrated currency creation technology and consensus algorithms through PoW. Reflecting on the early days of Bitcoin, we discussed the initial reaction towards Bitcoin's proposal from the cypherpunk movement and the importance of the mailing list. We also touch upon the significance of Satoshi's anonymity and the timing of Bitcoin's launch.This episode is a deep dive into the confluence of history, economics, and cryptography that has shaped the world of Bitcoin and digital currency. As we explored the origins, challenges, and innovations that have led us to this point, including the critical Blocksize wars. The journey of Bitcoin is as much about the past as it is about the future. And, it's a narrative that continues to unfold.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceBitcoin Atlantis - A Bitcoin conference in the AtlanticSwan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan-----WBD759 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

Aaron Van Wirdum is a Bitcoin journalist and author of ‘The Genesis Book'. In this interview, we discuss the history of Bitcoin, including the importance of consensus algorithms and public key cryptography, early scepticism towards Bitcoin from cypherpunks, Satoshi's decision to remain anonymous, and its fixed monetary policy. We also talk about the influence of Austrian economics on Bitcoin's foundation, and the significance of privacy in digital transactions. - - - - The esteemed journalist Aaron Van Wirdum has authored a new book on the origins of Bitcoin called ‘The Genesis Book'. Our discussion naturally focuses on the influence of Austrian economics: Aaron explains how Hayek's ideas about money supply were instrumental in shaping Bitcoin's principles, and how the cypherpunk movement of the 90s aspired to create technologies beyond government control - echoing Hayek's vision of market-driven money. We examine the reasons behind the failure of early digital cash projects and the lessons learned that paved the way for Bitcoin's success. Hashcash and its Proof of Work (PoW) concept, developed by Adam Back, was a key innovation contributing to the creation of Bitcoin. Equally important was the role of cypherpunks in exploring electronic scarcity and the transferability of digital cash, particularly Nick Szabo's efforts in addressing the double spend problem. Aaron explains how Bitcoin emerged, and the significance of its white paper in introducing a novel approach that integrated currency creation technology and consensus algorithms through PoW. Reflecting on the early days of Bitcoin, we discussed the initial reaction towards Bitcoin's proposal from the cypherpunk movement and the importance of the mailing list. We also touch upon the significance of Satoshi's anonymity and the timing of Bitcoin's launch. This episode is a deep dive into the confluence of history, economics, and cryptography that has shaped the world of Bitcoin and digital currency. As we explored the origins, challenges, and innovations that have led us to this point, including the critical Blocksize wars. The journey of Bitcoin is as much about the past as it is about the future. And, it's a narrative that continues to unfold. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-genesis-of-bitcoin This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence Bitcoin Atlantis - A Bitcoin conference in the Atlantic SwanBitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan

Would SBF be in the clear if only he had more time? FEATURING: Robert Allen (https://twitter.com/satoshisound) Ben Arc (https://twitter.com/Arcbtc) Josh Scigala (https://twitter.com/JScigala) Dan Eve (https://twitter.com/cryptopoly) and Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins) THIS WEEK: Gary Gensler: SEC 'Taking a New Look' at Bitcoin ETF Applications https://decrypt.co/209964/gary-gensler-sec-taking-new-look-bitcoin-etf-applications Source: Decrypt $100K BTC? Don't undervalue Bitcoin ETF influence, says Adam Back https://cointelegraph.com/news/dont-undervalue-bitcoin-etf-influence-says-adam-back Source: Cointelegraph https://twitter.com/ap_abacus/status/1734750068366770180?s=46 https://twitter.com/ap_abacus/status/1734031671706402843?s=46 JPMorgan says ETF optimism is overhyped, and Ether could overshadow Bitcoin in 2024 https://fortune.com/crypto/2023/12/14/jpmorgan-ethereum-ether-bitcoin-etf-hype/ Source: Fortune Arthur Hayes Doubles Down on $1,000,000 Bitcoin Prediction Following Shift in US Macroeconomic Landscape https://dailyhodl.com/2023/12/15/arthur-hayes-doubles-down-on-1000000-bitcoin-prediction-following-shift-in-us-macroeconomic-landscape/ Source: Dailyhodl Argentina's Milei, So Far Shunning Bitcoin, Devalues Peso by More Than 50% https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2023/12/13/argentinas-milei-so-far-shunning-bitcoin-devalues-peso-by-more-than-50/ Source: Coindesk El Salvador Invites Bitcoin Millionaires To Rebuild The Country https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/12/11/el-salvador-invites-bitcoin-millionaires-to-rebuild-the-country/?sh=58b51f3342ab Source: Forbes Bad Timing For Sam Bankman-Fried? Here's How Much FTX Assets Would Be Worth Now https://bitcoinist.com/sam-bankman-fried-ftx-assets/ Source: Bitcoinist https://twitter.com/walkeramerica/status/1734197557604065394?s=46 https://twitter.com/bitsbetrippin/status/1735048731148390641?s=46 Mickey Mouse will soon belong to you and me — with some caveats https://apnews.com/article/mickey-mouse-public-domain-disney-minnie-tigger-1dbfa3982a172334503bc8cf87302b6f Source: apnews __________________________________________ World Crypto Network https://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/ On This Day in World Crypto Network History https://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/onthisday/ WCN: Hosts & Guests https://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/tag/Person/ WCN: Topic https://www.worldcryptonetwork.com/tag/Topic/ WCN Clips - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCE3eOYr4pQ1CTMGZPNt1w/videos World Crypto Network Store | Teespring Https://teespring.com/stores/world-crypto-network-store ----------------------------------------------------- Please Subscribe to our Youtube Channel https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCR9gdpWisRwnk_k23GsHfThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3478703/advertisement

In today's must-watch Bitcoin news roundup, we delve into the groundbreaking prediction by Adam Back, who foresees Bitcoin soaring to a staggering $700,000 in this cycle. This monumental forecast comes amid a backdrop of increasingly pressing issues. We explore the ongoing challenges to freedom of speech and how they intersect with the cryptocurrency world. In a turn of events, Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, finds vindication in his country's pioneering adoption of Bitcoin, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrencies in national economies. Meanwhile, Bitcoin emerges as a hot topic in the GOP presidential debates, signaling its growing influence in political spheres. Additionally, we examine Jamie Dimon's controversial statement about shutting down Bitcoin if given governmental power. Join us as we dissect these pivotal developments and their implications for Bitcoin's future.

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Are we entering a new Bitcoin bull cycle? Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, rejoins me on the show to talk about a variety of things:  SBF found guilty Bitcoin bull cycle Block size wars Blockstream Greenlight Blockstream BASIC note Blockstream Green Links: Site: Blockstream.com Blockstream BASIC Note X: @adam3us  Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Relevant Episodes: SLP521 Support Bitcoin Lightning with Greenlight with Christian Decker  SLP484 Robin Linus ZeroSync: Speeding up Bitcoin IBD

On this episode of Swan Signal, Sam welcomed to the show CEO of Blockstream Dr. Adam Back to discuss why he's bullish on Bitcoin before the halving, Blockstream and Swan's custody partnership, the launch of Blockstream's BASIC Note, and Blockstream's Greenlight Lightning solution.Timestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal” Intro00:01:30 Introducing Adam Back00:01:46 Reflecting on the “Bitcoin Whitepaper” Turning 15 Years Old00:03:27 Institutional Adoption00:05:27 Why is Self-Custody Important?00:08:20 “Ossification of the Base Layer”00:10:14 “BitVM”00:15:02 “Express Turn and Complete Bitcoin Contracts”00:16:38 Differences Between “Drive-chains” and “Side-chains”00:19:11 What is the “Liquid” Side-chain?00:23:55 Blockstream's New “BASIC Note”00:31:39 Blockstream Producing their own Asic Machines00:36:20 “Greenlight”00:41:04 “Lightning Network is the Connective Tissue of Layer 2 Solutions”00:43:43 “Swan Vault” and “Blockstream Jade” Collaborative Custody00:46:05 Upcoming “Bitcoin Halving”00:48:58 Start of the Bitcoin Bull-Market?00:52:32 Will Large Institutions Get Into the Mining Business?00:57:07 What has Bitcoin Provided You?00:58:57 How to Connect with Adam Back00:59:57 “Swan Signal” Outro Connect with Adam and Sam:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahAdam Back: https://twitter.com/adam3usConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description

Adam Back joins me to discuss the next Bitcoin halving, the utilization of untapped power, the aesthetic value of Bitcoin, and the probability of another Blocksize War.Adam Back is a British cryptographer and cypherpunk. He is the CEO of Blockstream and the inventor of Hashcash. // GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3us Website: https://blockstream.com/ // SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.com Carnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/ // OUTLINE // 00:00 - Coming up 00:47 - Intro 02:20 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 03:07 - Introducing Adam Back 03:38 - The Bitcoin Price Bet 07:17 - Trend Analysis of Bitcoin's Price 08:07 - Impact of Bitcoin's Halving Pattern 12:50 - One Zeta Hash 15:59 - Bitcoin Mining Dynamics 21:14 - Gold Bull Market 22:25 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 23:21 - Bitcoin Takes on the Duck Curve 27:35 - Wealth of Nations and Power Capacity 29:13 - Utilizing the Untapped Power 30:45 - Bitcoin is Right 32:53 - Is Bitcoin Art? 37:07 - The Aesthetic Value of Bitcoin 39:39 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 40:31 - The User Activated Soft Fork 43:44 - Impact of UASF on Bitcoin 46:02 - Probability of Another War in the Bitcoin Network 48:41 - The Unique Feature of Bitcoin 52:57 - Why did the Bitcoin War Occur? 56:00 - Where to Find Adam on the Internet// PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE? RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22 Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22 Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/// SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22 All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

If Adam Back and Hal Finney's $10 million Bitcoin price prediction were to come true, the BTC market cap would be approximately $200 trillion. Blockstream CEO Adam Back believes Bitcoin price could reach $10 million per coin by the end of the sixth halvening in 2032, as long as Bitcoin layer-2 technology and wallet infrastructure improves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Go behind the scenes of the #Bitcoin Blocksize War with Adam Back and Jonathan Bier. $ BTC 26,978 Block Height 808,683 Today's guests on the show are Adam Back and Jonathan Bier who join me to take us on a journey and behind the scenes of the Bitcoin Blocksize wars. Why did a war start if everybody was in agreement that #Bitcoin needed a larger blocksize? What letter to 'The Community' raised the red flag for the 'small blocker' camp and why was it so important to them to enter the conversation? How did the conversations pan out overt time and what mistakes were made by the Big Blocker camp? What characters emerged during this period of conflict and what were their true intentions? How did the war come to a close and have we had peace ever since? A huge thank you to Adam and Jonathan for coming on the show and for everything they have done and continue to do for #Bitcoin! ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -  https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. Thank you: @coincorner @swanbitcoin @relai_app @ShiftCryptoHQ @wasabiwallet @hodlhodl @mempool @KonsensusN for your trust and support.  Support the pods via @fountain_app  https://play.fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n   Shills and Mench's: ORANGE PILL APP - https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey SWAN BITCOIN -  www.swan.com/bitten  RELAI - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN COINCORNER - https://www.coincorner.com/social/bitten  HODL HODL - https://hodlhodl.com/join/BITTEN  WASABI WALLET - https://www.wasabiwallet.io/ MEMPOOL - https://mempool.space/ KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages.  Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - bitcoinbook.shop/discount/BITTENBITCOIN RESERVE - Buy Bitcoin- www.bitcoinreserve.com/bittenSTACKING SAT http://stackinsat.com/signup/?r=Bitten SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM  HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN CONFERENCES: LIBERTY IN OUR LIFETIME - @LibertyIOL @freecitiesfound Use code BITTEN for a 10% discount on all ticket purchases.www.libertyinourlifetime.org BITCOIN AMSTERDAM - @TheBitcoinConf Use code BITTEN for a 10% discount on all ticket purchases.https://b.tc/conference/amsterdam/registration BITCOIN ATLANTIS - @BitcoinAtlantis - @FREEMadeiraOrg Use code BITTEN for a 10% discount on all ticket purchases. https://bitcoinatlantis.com/

In the part two of a two-part discussion with Preston Pysh and Lyn Alden, they talk about the merging of a credit based money ledger system with a commodity backed money system into a single new technology, which is Bitcoin. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:00:00 - Intro01:22 - Why money has been at the crux of global conflict since time immemorial.16:08 - Why can't a government entity just fire-up 20,000 nodes and try to fork the code?33:41 - Lyn's thoughts on Gresham's law and Bitcoin.41:23 - What would a bitcoin would look like with no unit abstraction?47:13 - How do Taxes change in a bitcoin world?49:04 - Does Bitcoin need smart contracting to compete with other protocols?57:43 - Why couldn't Adam Back improve the Bitcoin code?01:02:25 - The privacy trade-off is something that many want, what is Lyn's point of view?01:06:02 - What is the fundamental trade-off between PoW and PoS?01:06:02 - Lyn's discussion of volatile vs non-volatile computer memory when trying to understand PoS and PoW.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESLyn Alden's book, Broken Money – Read reviews here.Listen to Part 1 of the discussion with Lyn Alden about Broken Money, or watch the video.Listen to our interview with Lyn Alden about How the Fed Went Broke, or watch the video.Tune into our interview with Lyn Alden about Macro and the energy market, or watch the video.Listen to our interview with Lyn Alden about Money, or watch the video.Tune into our interview with Lyn Alden about Gold and Commodities, or watch the video.Listen to our interview with Alex Gladstein about issues with fiat currencies, or watch the video.Lyn Alden's free website.Lyn Alden's premium newsletter.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.Learn how to better start, manage, and grow your business with the best business podcasts.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence on River. It's the most secure way to buy Bitcoin with 100% full reserve custody and zero fees on recurring orders.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Take ownership of your Bitcoin with Foundation. Attain self-custody with Passport hardware wallet.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Invest in the same paintings available to billionaires, at a more accessible price point with Masterworks.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Make investing in Short Term Rentals aka Air-BNBs simple, passive, and profitable with Techvestor. Listeners of We Study Billionaires get better terms by just mentioning "We Study Billionaires!" Sign up and book your call with their Investor Relations Team to get started today.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Apply for the Employee Retention Credit easily, no matter how busy you are, with Innovation Refunds.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Blockstream CEO and Bitcoin advocate Adam Back says that the king crypto (BTC) can explode to a $200 trillion market cap in the next nine years, meaning a price tag of about $10 million per Bitcoin. "early this year i was curious of the claim "bitcoin 2x's per year on average". it checks: the decade jan 2013 - dec 2022 bitcoin went up 2.036x/year (1200x in a decade). if that continues we'll cross $10mil/BTC and $200 tril market cap by end of next 2 halvenings, about 9 years." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why is building an ASIC like building a high-performance race car?How do you think through production and reliability when building an ASIC?How can one test the reliability of an ASIC when it's actual performance is always on?What is the Blockstream BASIC note?What was the performance of the previous Blockstream Mining Note and how is it different than the BASIC?Why is there so much inventory of ASICs on the market right now?Some people say layer 1 bitcoin might become too costly and layer 2 can't scale, what are your thoughts?What is Adam's thoughts on drivechains?Are there other blockchains that have experimented with OP CATs that were originally coded into Bitcoin but now are turned-off for safety reasons?Do we even need more scripting on layer 1 for Bitcoin to solve "clown world"?Are engineers being reasonable with the speed at which they want to roll-out updates?BOOKS AND RESOURCESAdam Back's Twitter.Information about the Blockstream BASIC note.Information about the Blockstream ASIC they are building.Information about Drivechains on Bitcoin.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets. P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today! SPONSORSInvest in Bitcoin with confidence on River. It's the most secure way to buy Bitcoin with 100% full reserve custody and zero fees on recurring orders.Reach the world's largest audience with Linkedin, the place to B2B. Plus, enjoy a $100 credit on your next ad campaign!Invest in some of the top private, pre-IPO companies in the world with Fundrise.Learn how Principal Financial can help you find the right benefits and retirement plan for your team today.Experience real language learning for real conversations with Babbel. Get 55% off your Babbel subscription today.Beat FOMO and move faster than the market with AlphaSense.Get a customized solution for all of your KPIs in one efficient system with one source of truth. Download NetSuite's popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance for free.Choose Toyota for your next vehicle - SUVs that are known for their reliability and longevity, making them a great investment. Plus, Toyotas now have more advanced technology than ever before, maximizing that investment with a comfortable and connected drive.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Be confident that you'll be small businessing at your best with support designed to help you reach your goals. Book an appointment with a TD Small Business Specialist today.Invest in the same paintings available to billionaires, at a more accessible price point with Masterworks.Start, run, and grow your business without the struggle. Be in control of every sales channel with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial period today.Return to the all-access world of the rich and powerful. Don't miss new episodes of Billions streaming now on Paramount Plus with Showtime plan.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Danielle DiMartino Booth is CEO and Chief Strategist for QI Research, an independent research firm. She spent 9 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as Advisor to President Richard W. Fisher throughout the financial crisis until he retired in 2015. DiMartino Booth's work at the Fed focused on financial stability and the efficacy of unconventional monetary policy. She's also the author of "Fed Up: An Insider's Take on Why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America." DiMartino Booth earned her BBA at the University of Texas at San Antonio, holds an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Texas at Austin, and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University. Danielle's research firm: https://quillintelligence.com -- Follow Danielle on X https://x.com/DiMartinoBooth -- Partners: Coin Stories is powered by Swan Bitcoin the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Visit https://www.swanbitcoin.com/nataliebrunell for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. If you are planning to buy more than $100,000 of Bitcoin over the next year, the Swan Private team can help.  — BITCOIN AMSTERDAM is just around the corner. The biggest Bitcoin conference in Europe will host incredible speakers including Edward Snowden, Stella Assange, Adam Back and more. Get your tickets at b.tc/conference and use the code HODL for at least 10% off both Bitcoin Amsterdam and Bitcoin Nashville 2024 which will be held next July 25-27.  — Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world. Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie and for a limited time you can get 10,000 satoshis when you sign up for Fold and Fold+ and spend $20 on the card.  — I'm proud to partner with Coinkite, your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions. The ColdCard wallet offers a safe haven for your Bitcoin, securely storing your digital assets offline. Coinkite recently introduced Tapsigner, an NFC wallet key ideal for easily setting up multisig wallets or Satscard, the best gift you can give to someone brand new to Bitcoin. And keep an eye on the Bitcoin sphere with the BlockClock, a custom desk clock displaying real-time Bitcoin blockchain stats. Coinkite's mission? Making Bitcoin user-friendly while championing decentralization. Remember, your financial control matters. Check out Coinkite's offerings, and take the step towards accessible Bitcoin management. Get 5% off using my link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  — CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin alternative to health insurance. Instead of sending money to a fiat health insurance company, save it and help crowdfund the Bitcoin community's medical care. When someone in the community has a health need, you help them out directly. And if you need care, CrowdHealth negotiates down your medical bill (lower than what insurance would be) and the community helps you cover it. https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie to sign up. The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin and creating opportunities for in-person connections and building community. Connect with HODLers and Bitcoin events based on your location. Download The Orange Pill App and get more information at https://www.TheOrangePillApp.com.  -- OTHER RESOURCES  Natalie's website https://talkingbitcoin.com/ -- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/  Cash App $CoinStories  BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d -- FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter https://twitter.com/natbrunell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliebrunell Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebrunell -- PRODUCER: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/  -- DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money

Blockstream CEO Adam Back, one of the early Bitcoin pioneers, is pretty confident the king crypto (BTC) will hit an all-time high of over $100,000 before Bitcoin's halving in 2024 - and is willing to drop a million wagering on it, as Adam Back proclaimed on X, "The bet is on: I bet bitcoin reaches or exceeds $100k between now and halving (31st Mar 2024)" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Susie Reilly, DDS is a wife, mother of four and dentist who retired recently with her husband in Hawaii. She found success and financial security through her dentistry business, but going down the rabbit hole made her question the way she was spending and saving money. Her 17-year-old son told her about Bitcoin in 2019, and began to buy. After studying Bitcoin for several years, she and her husband decided that it was time to retire, sell their business and home, and dollar cost average into more Bitcoin. Susie recently launched a medical clinic in El Zone, El Salvador and is looking for volunteers with work with patients there. You can DM her on Twitter for more information. You can donate to the victims of the Lahaina wildfires in Maui at www.lahainafirefund.com -- Twitter: https://twitter.com/susiebdds -- Partners: Coin Stories is powered by  @Swan_Bitcoin  the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Visit https://www.swanbitcoin.com/nataliebrunell for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. -- Bitcoin Amsterdam is returning to Europe October 12-13th! Speakers include Edward Snowden, Stella Assange and Adam Back. And next year come join us at Bitcoin 2024 on July 25-27 in Nashville! Get your early bird pass at a steep discount at https://b.tc/conference. Use code HODL for 10% off both events. -- Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world. Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie and you can get up to 10,000 satoshis when you sign up. -- I'm proud to partner with  @CoinkiteInc  your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions. The ColdCard wallet offers a safe haven for your Bitcoin, securely storing your digital assets offline. Check out Coinkite's offerings, and take the step towards accessible Bitcoin management. Get 5% off using my link https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  -- CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin alternative to health insurance. When you have a health need, CrowdHealth negotiates down the cost of your medical bill and then crowdfunds the balance from the community. The rest of the money you would have spent on insurance and healthcare costs? Yours to keep! https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie to sign up. -- The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin and creating opportunities for in-person connections and building community. Connect with HODLers and Bitcoin events based on your location. Download The Orange Pill App and more at http://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell. -- If you're looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. Their animals are raised on family-owned farms and are antibiotic-free, hormone-free, slow-growth, and carbon negative. For $20 off Campo Grande boxes use code HODL: https://eatcampogrande.com/HODL -- OTHER RESOURCES  Natalie's website https://talkingbitcoin.com/ -- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/  Cash App $CoinStories  BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d -- FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter https://twitter.com/natbrunell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliebrunell Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebrunell -- Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/  -- DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money

Brian Roemmele is the founder, editor and CEO of Multiplex, a publication focusing on artificial intelligence and existing and emerging technologies. The scientist, researcher and analyst, has been exploring AI since he was a teenager in the 70's and 80's, and has built and run hundreds of payments and tech businesses. Follow Brian on Twitter https://twitter.com/BrianRoemmele -- In this episode we discuss: Human intelligence vs machines How does ChatGPT work? Will AI harm humans? Will the first trillion dollar company be AI? Deepfake concerns Bitcoin as a truth network and currency of AI Downloading your experiences into AI "wisdom keepers" Can you live forever through AI? -- Partners: Coin Stories is powered by  @Swan_Bitcoin  the best way to build your Bitcoin stack with automated Bitcoin savings plans and instant purchases. Swan serves clients of any size, from $10 to $10M+. Visit https://www.swanbitcoin.com/nataliebrunell for $10 in Bitcoin when you sign up. -- Bitcoin Amsterdam is returning to Europe October 12-13th! Speakers include Edward Snowden, Stella Assange and Adam Back. And next year come join us at Bitcoin 2024 on July 25-27 in Nashville! Get your early bird pass at a steep discount at https://b.tc/conference. Use code HODL for 10% off both events. -- Fold is the best Bitcoin rewards debit card and shopping app in the world. Earn Bitcoin on everything you purchase with Fold's Bitcoin cash back debit card, and spin the Daily Wheel to earn free Bitcoin. Head to https://www.foldapp.com/natalie and you can get up to 10,000 satoshis when you sign up. -- I'm proud to partner with  @CoinkiteInc  your go-to tech company for top-notch Bitcoin custody solutions. The ColdCard wallet offers a safe haven for your Bitcoin, securely storing your digital assets offline. Check out Coinkite's offerings, and take the step towards accessible Bitcoin management. Get 5% off using my link https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES  -- CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin alternative to health insurance. When you have a health need, CrowdHealth negotiates down the cost of your medical bill and then crowdfunds the balance from the community. The rest of the money you would have spent on insurance and healthcare costs? Yours to keep! https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie to sign up. -- The Orange Pill App is building the social layer for Bitcoin and creating opportunities for in-person connections and building community. Connect with HODLers and Bitcoin events based on your location. Download The Orange Pill App and more at http://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell. -- If you're looking for the highest-quality sustainable pork, steak and seafood products, look no further than Campo Grande. Their animals are raised on family-owned farms and are antibiotic-free, hormone-free, slow-growth, and carbon negative. For $20 off Campo Grande boxes use code HODL: https://eatcampogrande.com/HODL -- OTHER RESOURCES  Natalie's website https://talkingbitcoin.com/ -- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/  Cash App $CoinStories  BTC wallet bc1ql8dqjp46s4eq9k3lxt0lxzh6f2wcu35cl6944d -- FOLLOW NATALIE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter https://twitter.com/natbrunell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nataliebrunell Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliebrunell -- Producer: Aron Bender https://www.linkedin.com/in/aron-bender/  -- DISCLAIMER This show is for entertainment purposes only and does not give financial advice. Before making any decisions consult a professional. #bitcoin #cryptocurrency #money