Podcasts about bitcoin security

In this episode, Stephan sits down with Arbedout to explore one of the most debated technical topics in Bitcoin today: covenants, vaults, and the future of Bitcoin custody infrastructure.They discuss why many people may be misunderstanding where the real demand for covenants comes from, and how covenant-related features could improve Bitcoin self-custody through vaults, spending limits, recovery mechanisms, and more secure long-term storage setups.The conversation also explores Bitcoin adoption, conviction, long-term store of value dynamics, and the psychological challenges of holding Bitcoin through volatility.Timestamp:(00:00) – The privacy problem with co-signing today(03:25) – What does Sigbash allow us to do?(08:15) – What is Oblivious Signing? (12:20) – Privacy, Regulation, and Reducing Multisig Honeypot Risks(15:10) - What does Sigbash use look like in practice? Inheritance, Vaults, and Multisig(19:50) - Can the server grief the user?(21:10) – Mobile Wallets, Assisted Self-Custody, and NeoBank Possibilities(25:50) - Sigbash project and product(28:29) – Sigbash vs PIPES vs BinoHash Explained(33:01) – Covenant Demand, Bitcoin Security, and the Future of Self-Custody(36:33) – Closing ThoughtsLinks: https://sigbash.com/https://x.com/arbedoutStephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

Zach Herbert is the CEO of Foundation, a company which specializes in building hardware wallets that offer extra security features. The latest model, the Passport Prime, aims to also replace YubiKey for Two Factor Authentication and other more expensive encrypted storage devices. But now thanks to AI and the open source app store, new possibilities have opened up. Buy your Passport Prime using promo code ”BTCTKVR” and get a free bumper case, worth $19! Time stamps: 00:01:07 Introducing Zach Herbert, CEO of Foundation 00:03:11 Live Unboxing of Passport Prime 00:04:14 Foundation's Sci-Fi Inspiration 00:05:32 Passport Prime First Impressions 00:08:40 Factory Reset and Resale 00:09:49 Quantum Link and Bluetooth Setup 00:15:24 Firmware Update Process 00:17:43 Haptic Feedback and User Experience 00:20:05 Magic Backup with NFC Key Cards 00:25:50 Restoring from a Magic Backup 00:26:45 User Interface and Upcoming Changes 00:29:02 KeyOS: The Custom Operating System 00:32:36 Active Tamper-Proofing 00:35:49 Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) Feature 00:37:13 The Vault App 00:43:39 Live Device Wipe and Restore 00:48:57 Troubleshooting the Restore Process 00:50:18 Market Position and Competition 00:52:29 How Magic Backup Works 00:56:21 Foundation's Open-Source App Store 01:01:46 Solving Digital Life Security 01:18:07 Giveaway Winner Announcement 01:31:01 Manufacturing Passport Prime in the USA 01:46:06 Thoughts on Duress Mode 01:56:26 AI Integration and Vibe Coding 02:07:29 Business Model and Subscription Service 02:30:39 The Future is Not Air-Gapped

In Episode 312 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William, I-man, and TJ unpack a wild week for $NAT: overnight listings on three centralized exchanges with zero fees paid, a god-candle to a $150M market cap, and a deeper, more rigorous walk-through of the Bitcoin security-budget math than the show has ever done on-air. They run the numbers through Michael Saylor's $441 trillion scenario, show why fees can't close the gap, and lay out the case for NAT as a supplementary second subsidy capable of delivering $2.1B/day to miners. The episode closes with a commitment: the next video from The Block Runner is NAT.fun going live. Disclosure: William and I-man are founders of NAT.fun and hold NAT tokens. All analysis in this episode reflects their perspective as participants in the ecosystem. Key topics: NAT token listed on MEXC, LBank, and CoinEx overnight — a fourth exchange followed the next day — with no listing fees paid, consistent with Constantinople-era organic exchange adoption The god-candle: NAT market cap to ~$150M in an instant, flipping ORDI; hosts normalize expectations to a new ~$40–$60M floor with extreme volatility still ahead Bankless on the Bitcoin security budget: Justin Drake's ultrasound-money framing, why "add tail issuance or move to proof-of-stake" is not a viable answer for Bitcoin The full math walkthrough: at $100T market cap in 30 years, Bitcoin delivers only $116K per block — roughly half of today's $243K — a ~0.00006% security-to-value ratio Running it through Michael Saylor's $441T scenario: five halvings out, Bitcoin still delivers only $2M/block and spends 0.0002% of its market cap on security — 100x below the U.S. 3.4% GDP-to-security benchmark Why "fees will cover it" doesn't math out: $10,781 per transaction, every block, every day, forever, to approximate a U.S.-equivalent security ratio on a $100T BTC NAT as a second subsidy: decoupled from Bitcoin's exponential decay, earned by miners alongside BTC, and still delivering in 2140 when subsidy hits zero The efficiency comparison: at a $15T NAT market cap paired with Saylor's $441T BTC, NAT delivers ~$285M/block — 100x more than BTC at the same point in time The on-air correction and the natgmi.com slider: at $1T NAT, miners receive $15M/block — 7x Bitcoin's current efficiency — or $2.1B/day Why the hosts can't be the messengers: the token-founder conflict and the need for a neutral Andreas-style explainer to carry the math to Bitcoin's mainstream NAT.fun preview and network-effect thesis: why the launch platform's success underwrites NAT's long-run demand, and why the hosts are going silent until it ships — the next video IS the launch Do the math yourself. If you arrive somewhere different, bring it into the comments. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

In Episode 311 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man discuss SpiderPool's historic distribution of both Bitcoin and NAT tokens to pool participants, dive deep into the mathematical impossibility of Bitcoin's long-term security budget, and break down why the NAT token is the only viable solution. They also preview the imminent launch of NAT.fun, a new NFT platform built on Bitcoin block production data. Key topics: SpiderPool — the 5th largest Bitcoin miner — officially begins distributing both BTC and NAT to pool participants, marking a historic first and validating months of anticipation Bitcoin's security budget math crisis: why the X-squared price growth requirement is mathematically impossible and what the halving subsidy trajectory means for decentralization by 2140 NAT token as Bitcoin's only viable supplemental subsidy: 60% of global hash power already backing it, and how $1,000/block at $1B market cap reaches fee parity — 1,400x below Bitcoin's current valuation Skeptics and scoffers in the Bitcoin ecosystem — why the CMO of Brains laughed at SpiderPool's announcement and why that pattern of dismissal has a well-documented historical cost in crypto NAT.fun platform preview: how the viability-test launch mechanism (bonding curve + graduation) on Solana uses Bitcoin block production data to revive NFTs with a sustainable creator economics model Quantum computing vs. economic attack vectors on Bitcoin — why $24B to attack Bitcoin for one hour is nothing compared to nation-state security budgets of $500B-$1T/year The grain-of-sand thought experiment: why Bitcoin's exponential price growth requirement correlates to pricing every grain of sand on Earth at $700 NAT.fun and its role in the broader Bitcoin ecosystem revival, including a brief Ordinals market resurgence signal Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your take on whether the NAT token can actually solve Bitcoin's long-term security problem. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

If Satoshi Nakamoto handed the keys to a single successor, is the network truly decentralized? We go deep into uncomfortable questions about who controls the Bitcoin blockchain and how the power to merge code has shifted since the Genesis block. Juan Galt (@JuanSGalt)  joins us in El Zonte to break down the history of the maintainer role. He proves that the security of our money depends on janitorial consensus rather than a single lead developer.We explore the cypherpunk origins of the protocol, looking at the private correspondence between Satoshi and Hal Finney. This lineage shows how an early culture of cryptography evolved into the modern GitHub repository. Understanding this is essential to knowing how Bitcoin survived the exit of its creator without a corporate takeover.The episode dives into the high stakes world of the private key and the nightmare of the early wallet.dat era. Juan shares stories of recovering seven figures of lost coins, highlighting the shift from 2010 hurdles to modern recovery standards. This was a fundamental upgrade for anyone holding digital gold as a lifelong savings account, moving us toward a robust sovereign standard.Building a circular economy requires a payments interface that works for a local pupuseria as well as a Wall Street fund. We discuss early adoption friction in Mexico and El Salvador, moving from the guy with the Bitcoin phone to modern tools that make daily commerce possible. It is a raw look at moving Bitcoin from a speculative asset to a local currency.Finally, we look at the internal decentralization of the Core team and how maintainers are elected without a CEO. From the Trusted Keys PGP system to the threats of quantum computing, we analyze the protocol's ability to stay hardened. This is a masterclass in the Proof of Work required to maintain the most secure financial network in history. It is about verifying code rather than trusting a person.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Juan Galt:X: https://x.com/JuanSGaltBitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/juan-galtYT: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinMagazineLifeboat: https://lifeboat.com/ex/bios.juan.galtCompany: https://www.satlantis.io/Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com STAY AT BITCOIN BEACHhttps://www.stayatbitcoinbeach.com/punta-mango-villasBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro06:01 Why is the "Juan Galt" namesake a high-signal filter for Bitcoiners?10:39 What was the Toronto Decentral hub like before the Ethereum fork?14:19 What can we learn from the "Galt's Gulch" Mexico experiment?21:10 How can you recover seven-figure Bitcoin from a legacy wallet?23:38 Why was the BIP-39 seed phrase a leap for Bitcoin self-custody?36:18 How did Satoshi manage the maintainer transition to Gavin Andresen?45:45 Why did Bitcoin move to GitHub and the "Trusted Keys" PGP system?53:11 How does Bitcoin achieve consensus without a CEO or leader?59:02 Is the Bitcoin protocol truly hardened against 2026 quantum threats?Live From Bitcoin Beach

In Episode 309 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William, I-man, and TJ tackle the solopreneur billionaire hype, the reality of building with AI, and the upcoming NAT.fun platform launch. Key topics: The AI solopreneur billionaire — hype vs reality and why expectations are broken NAT.fun launch countdown — creator playbooks, collector mechanics, and bonding curves Google's quantum computing paper — Bitcoin's elliptic curve at risk sooner than expected Bitcoin security budget crisis — Justin Drake's warning and why miners are leaving for AI compute NFT market collapse — OpenSea's $6K daily volume and why the launch model was the real problem Pump.Fun's declining 58-second hold times and the case for non-arbitrary tokens NAT.fun creator economy — simulated earnings, fame system, and dual-asset distribution Like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your take on whether NAT.fun can revive the NFT market. Please like and subscribe on your favorite podcasting app! Sign up for a free newsletter: www.theblockrunner.com Follow us on: Youtube: https://bit.ly/TBlkRnnrYouTube Twitter: bit.ly/TBR-Twitter Telegram: bit.ly/TBR-Telegram Discord: bit.ly/TBR-Discord $NAT Telegram: https://t.me/dmt_nat

In Episode 307 of The Block Runner Podcast, hosts William and I-man break down Meta's $80 billion Horizon Worlds shutdown and what it actually means for the open metaverse thesis. They argue the death of Facebook's walled-garden metaverse is an opportunity, not an obituary, and explain why AI-generated content and vibe coding may deliver the killer app that Web3 metaverse platforms have been waiting for. The episode also covers the SEC's landmark crypto asset clarification, defining meme coins, NFTs, and digital collectibles as non-securities, and what that regulatory foundation means for the next market cycle. William and I-man then make the case for the NAT token as the only asset in crypto that directly addresses Bitcoin's long-term security budget problem, drawing a sharp contrast to every other token that competes against Bitcoin rather than strengthening it. Finally, they spotlight a real-world example of AI-native app building from a chemical engineer in Houston who built a piping takeoff automation tool that cut 10-minute manual processes to 60 seconds. Watch the full episode on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@TheBlockRunner and stay up to date by subscribing to our newsletter at TheBlockRunner.com.

Recently, Trezor unveiled the Safe 7: the first hardware wallet in the world to include the Tropic Square verifiable secure element chip, a true game-changer for Bitcoin security. In this episode, Matej Zak & Tomáš Sušánka explain how it works. Buy your Trezor Safe 7 (referral link): https://affil.trezor.io/SHuM Time stamps: 00:01:13 - Introduction to the podcast episode and guests (Matej Zak, CEO, and Tomáš Sušánka, CTO of Trezor). 00:01:34 - Discussion of the Trezor Safe 7 product launch event in Prague and the host's excitement about the Tropic Square chip. 00:01:55 - Mention of the live unboxing and potential for things to go wrong. 00:02:17 - Addressing rumors about paying influencers; clarification that no payments were made, only travel costs covered. 00:03:11 - Start of unboxing the Trezor Safe 7, focusing on packaging security and tamper-proof elements. 00:04:31 - Overview of Trezor Safe 7 features: flagship product, auditable secure element, large color touchscreen, premium build quality, Bluetooth connectivity, and quantum protections. 00:07:20 - Explanation of "quantum ready" label: Post-quantum signatures for bootloader updates and device authenticity, not full quantum-proofing for Bitcoin. 00:09:00 - Deeper dive into quantum readiness, industry trends (e.g., Cloudflare, Apple), and why it's not a gimmick. 00:12:51 - Continuation of unboxing: Tamper-proof seals, holographic stickers, and physical security layers. 00:14:18 - Confirmation that devices ship without firmware; installation happens via Trezor Suite for added security. 00:15:26 - Setup process on iPhone: Downloading the app, Bluetooth pairing, and why iPhone compatibility was prioritized. 00:16:10 - Market insights: US as the biggest market, challenges with Apple (MFi program), and opting for Bluetooth over cables. 00:18:30 - Ads segment (Sideshift.ai, Layer 2 Labs, NoOnes.com, news.bitcoin.com). 00:20:13 - Resuming app setup: Privacy options, biometrics, Bluetooth permissions, and pairing code. 00:21:42 - Counting physical security layers (five in total) and their purpose. 00:23:07 - Authenticity checks in the app: Confirming purchase source, seals, and packaging integrity. 00:24:09 - Firmware installation process and confirmation that devices ship with only bootloader. 00:25:05 - Discussion of dual secure elements (Tropic Square T01 and Infineon Optiga Trust M) for enhanced security. 00:26:01 - Bluetooth security: End-to-end encryption using Noise protocol. 00:27:04 - Haptic feedback and one-time code for pairing confirmation. 00:28:00 - Device authenticity verification via secure elements. 00:29:39 - More on quantum readiness: Post-quantum certificates for future implementation. 00:30:23 - Tutorial walkthrough: Power button, menu options, and Tropic Square chip explanation. 00:30:59 - Background on Tropic Square: Origin story, name meaning (Truly Open IC), and founding to create auditable secure elements. 00:32:06 - Experience with proprietary secure elements: Discovering vulnerabilities under NDA and deciding to develop an open alternative. 00:34:25 - Why Tropic Square chip is described as "auditable and transparent" rather than fully "open source" (digital parts open, analog parts not yet due to costs; no NDAs required). 00:37:18 - Advantages of Tropic Square for competitors: Better security, transparency, and ability to discuss vulnerabilities openly. 00:38:46 - Competition philosophy: Focus on features, software, third-party integrations, and innovation rather than aggressive tactics. 00:40:29 - Bitcoin-only version mention and pre-order availability. 00:41:26 - Completion of setup tutorial; default 20-word SLIP-39 backup with options for multi-share. 00:43:41 - Metrics for setup experience: Emphasis on user understanding over speed. 00:45:32 - Compatibility with BIP-44 for multi-asset support; differences limited to SLIP-39 replacing BIP-39. 00:47:09 - Status as production-quality device; shipping soon, with room for early feedback. 00:49:19 - Audience questions: Ordering in Southeast Asia (via trezor.io or vetted resellers). 00:50:35 - Audience questions: Coin control in mobile app (planned for parity with desktop in a few months). 00:51:29 - Audience questions: Shielded Zcash support (on backlog, no ETA; space issues resolved but requires further cryptography work). 00:53:18 - Pricing ($250) and pre-order info. 00:53:43 - Closing remarks: Pride in the product, future features, and thanks.

In deze aflevering praten we met Rob Segers van Bitsaga over Bitcoin Security. Hij vertelt over verschillende manieren om je bitcoin te beveiligen, waarbij hij een grote voorstander van multisig is. Dit legt hij zo gepassioneerd uit, dat hij spontaan van ons de bijnaam "Mr Multisig" krijgt. Verder benadrukken wij het belang om je security steeds te blijven ontwikkelen en de nieuwste standaards te volgen. Rob deelt zijn ervaring en mening over verschillende hardware wallets en we bespreken samen het belang van digitale privacy en security.Heb je hulp nodig bij het beveiligen van jouw bitcoin?Kijk dan op https://bitsaga.be/ of boek een privéles van Bitcoin School https://bitcoinschool.nl/priveles/Noderunners Conferentie - Info & tickets - https://noderunners.network/en/

Can Bitcoin finally generate yield without compromising self-custody? My interview with Fisher Yu, Co-Founder of Babylon, on unlocking Bitcoin staking. Babylon enables BTC holders to earn staking rewards by securing other networks. The future of Bitcoin DeFi could unlock trillions in idle value. Regulation and technology must align to ensure secure, yield-generating BTC protocols. Want your kids to learn about crypto? Order my latest kids book "Decoding Crypto with Henri and Hodler" here: https://bit.ly/44Ns69T Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YfcSX4 

In this episode of SatSignal, Adam is joined by Bitcoin security expert Tony Yazbeck for a brutally honest, beginner-friendly breakdown of what Bitcoin really is, how to secure it properly, and why self-custody matters more than ever. They cover everything from wallets, seed phrases, and the myths of trusting banks and exchanges, to what it actually means to live a sovereign life outside the fiat system. Whether you're just buying your first sats or you're looking for true financial freedom, this conversation is a must-listen.

Clara Shikhelman Head of Research at ChaincodeLabs and Anthony Milton join me to explain the quantum threat to Bitcoin and possible mitigations:Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:46) Understanding Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security(05:42) The Impact on Bitcoin Private keys(08:34) Mining and Quantum Computing(10:50) How many coins are vulnerable? (14:00) Bitcoin script types(19:37) Sponsors(21:25) Immediate call to action - stop address re use(25:20) What do we do if a QC appears? Burn vs Steal(34:00) Short Range vs Long Range Quantum attacks(37:04) Sponsors(41:25) Mitigating Quantum Threats: CDR and QRAMP Schemes(47:09) Selecting Quantum Resistant Algorithms(53:18) The Dual Track Approach to Quantum Security(57:38) Summary and closing thoughtsLinks: Report: https://chaincode.com/bitcoin-post-quantum.pdf Site: https://pq-bitcoin.org/https://x.com/ozdeadmanhttps://x.com/ClaraShikSponsors:Bold BitcoinCoinKite.com (code LIVERA)Lana by GaloyStephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack

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In this episode of the Crypto 101 podcast, hosts Bryce and Brendan welcome Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained, and shares the company's mission to provide secure custody solutions, lending services, and educational resources to help clients navigate the complexities of Bitcoin ownership. The conversation also touches on the importance of education in Bitcoin adoption and the evolving landscape of financial services in the cryptocurrency space. In this conversation, Joe Kelly discusses the evolution of Unchained as a financial services provider focused on Bitcoin custody. He highlights the unique aspects of their business model compared to traditional financial institutions, the implications of Bitcoin ETFs, and the importance of trusts in inheritance planning. Additionally, he introduces the Bitcoin Legacy Project, aimed at supporting the Bitcoin community and fostering innovation.Chapters00:00 Market Resilience and Bitcoin's Performance01:10 Insights from the Bitcoin Conference03:50 Unchained: Financial Services for Bitcoin Holders06:48 Understanding Bitcoin Financial Services10:25 Lending and Trading at Unchained12:36 Expanding Services: Trust and Advisory15:33 Educational Barriers to Bitcoin Adoption20:02 Positioning Unchained in a Growing Market21:51 The Evolution of Financial Services26:17 Navigating the ETF Landscape31:11 Understanding Trusts and Inheritance Planning37:11 The Bitcoin Legacy Project and Community SupportCheck out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardCheck out Plus500: https://plus500.comCheck out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! https://www.cryptorevolution.com/cryptnation-directGet your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrency today: https://www.cryptorevolution.com/freeMERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcastFollow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Link:https://x.com/josephkelly?lang=enhttps://x.com/unchained*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved 2025. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out CigarBid and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://cigarbid.com/Crypto101* Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/card* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • Jeff Booth on X: https://x.com/JeffBooth • Jeff Booth on Nostr: npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - What's Going On With the Economy 04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity 11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase? 15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins 17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System 25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters 30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins” 33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption 38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending 43:51 - Will Robots Want Money? 47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance 47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told? 51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million? 55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet? 57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin? 59:30 - Ross Ulbricht's Release 1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom 1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else 1:07:37 - Final Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

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Saunter is a designer and bitcoin advocate who works at Alby: one of the most popular Lightning network wallets. In this episode, he describes his experiences with onboarding new users and increasing adoption around the world. Time stamps: Introducing Saunter (00:00:51) Evolution of Alby Wallet (00:01:38) Functionalities of the Alby Wallet (00:02:26) Lightning Business Model Challenges (00:05:46) Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange (00:07:45) Adoption in Central America (00:09:55) Degrees of Bitcoin Adoption (00:12:59) Integration with Local Payment Systems (00:18:07) Educational Initiatives in El Salvador (00:20:43) Current State of Adoption (00:22:43) Chivo Wallet (00:25:46) Top-Down Adoption Issues (00:28:10) Grassroots Initiatives (00:30:46) Alby Wallet Features (00:35:33) Nostr Integration (00:36:08) Programmability of Bitcoin Lightning (00:39:57) Self-Hosting and Lightning Network (00:43:49) Future of Alby and User Accounts (00:46:27) Exploring Alby Wallet Options (00:51:48) Popular Apps on Alby (00:52:25) Point of Sale App Development (00:53:44) Isolated Balance Feature (00:55:07) User Experience with Alby App (00:56:30) Recommendations for Implementations (00:57:00) App Store Insights (00:58:00) Connecting Alby with Accounts (00:59:51) Channel Management and Backups (01:01:29) User Data Privacy Concerns (01:02:35) Benefits of Adding Alby to Full Nodes (01:04:14) Enhancing Node Capabilities (01:08:26) Inspiration for UX Design (01:12:56) User Testing Insights (01:15:56) Evolution of Lightning Wallets (01:16:52) Branding and Design Philosophy (01:17:53) Concerns About Security Exploits (01:19:25) Adoption Challenges and Perspectives (01:22:47) Bitcoin vs. Stablecoins (01:26:41) Market Dynamics and Adoption Rates (01:29:08) Future of Bitcoin Security (01:30:39) Interconnectedness of Bitcoin Systems (01:33:43) Challenges with Stablecoins on Lightning (01:37:31) Future Changes to Bitcoin Protocol (01:39:21) Discussion on Block Size Increase (01:40:42) Data Compression in Blocks (01:41:24) Cost of Verification Concerns (01:42:04) Layer Two Experiments (01:42:25) Risks of Layer One Changes (01:44:07) Focus on Lightning Network Development (01:45:06) Introducing Alby Wallet (01:45:29) Onboarding New Users (01:45:45) Benefits of Alby Hub (01:46:32) User-Friendly Lightning Node Setup (01:47:46) Following Saunter's Work (01:48:27)

In this episode of Because of Bitcoin, Mauricio Di Bartolomeo welcomes Nick Neuman, the Co-founder and CEO of Casa, to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin self-custody, the benefits of collaborative custody, and how Casa simplifies Bitcoin security for individuals and businesses. Nick shares his journey from growing up in Kansas City to becoming a leader in Bitcoin security, as well as how Casa empowers users to take control of their digital assets while mitigating common risks.Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoin investor or new to the world of digital assets, this episode sheds light on how self-custody and innovative tools like multisig are redefining financial freedom.Key Topics Covered:Nick's Journey: From humble beginnings in Kansas City to founding Casa and revolutionizing Bitcoin security.What Is Collaborative Custody?: How multisig setups distribute the risk of managing Bitcoin keys across devices or agents.Bitcoin Security Innovations: Casa's recent features, including Casa Inheritance and YubiKey support, to enhance usability and safety.For Individuals and Businesses: How Casa serves high-net-worth individuals and companies securing Bitcoin as a treasury asset.Challenges in Financial Services: Why traditional institutions are slow to adopt multisig custody solutions and how decentralized finance could fill the gap.Quotes to Remember:"Bitcoin enables financial freedom and privacy in a way that no other tool had done yet." — Mauricio Di Bartolomeo"We design all the best practices into Casa as defaults, so you don't have to be a security expert to protect your Bitcoin." — Nick Neuman"Self-custody puts you in control of one of the most important things in your life—your money." — Nick NeumanLinks and Resources:Learn More About CasaFollow Nick Neuman on TwitterExplore Bitcoin-Backed Loans at LednEnjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review and subscribe to Because of Bitcoin on your favorite podcast platform. Stay informed with our weekly newsletter at ledn.io.

Jameson Lopp is the Co-founder & Chief Security Officer of Casa, long-term Bitcoiner, and self-described professional cypherpunk. In this conversation, we discuss critical aspects of Bitcoin security, misconceptions about Bitcoin, and the challenges of bridging the computer science and Austrian economics perspectives.  We also dig into the inner workings and mission of Casa, a key storage company co-founded by Jameson, as well as the use it of cryptography for self-sovereignty. We also cover physical and online security concerns, the role of multisig, and the potential impacts of Bitcoin ossification. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the security dimensions of Bitcoin and the future of decentralized networks. Recorded in-person in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference!  Connect with Jameson:  https://x.com/lopp https://primal.net/p/npub17u5dneh8qjp43ecfxr6u5e9sjamsmxyuekrg2nlxrrk6nj9rsyrqywt4tp 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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Dante Cook hosts today show with guest Andrew Bailey, Author of the new book, "Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin," and Steven Lubka for an in-depth conversation about how the role of Bitcoin in promoting liberty and the potential impact on state power. They discussed the historical context of resistance movements and how Bitcoin fits into the current dialogue on liberty and authoritarianism.Connect with Andrew: https://x.com/resistancemoney  Use code “CAFE” for a discount to ⁠https://www.pacificbitcoin.com⁠⁠ "Welcome to Bitcoin" A FREE 1-hour course hosted by Natalie Brunell, perfect for helping you to orange-pill family members over the holidays at https://Swan.com/welcome ⁠⁠ Swan Team Members:Sam Callahan: https://twitter.com/samcallahTomer Strolight: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolightJohn Haar Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/john_at_swanDante Cook: https://twitter.com/Dante_Cook1Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all new Swan app! iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1 Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swan.com/private Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swan.com/enlist Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Swan

Today's guest is Ketan, a well-known Bitcoin security expert based out of Australia who amongst many things, is an advocate for privacy and running your own node. In this episode, we spoke about the importance of privacy and what you can do to fundamentally secure your Bitcoin stack. With great power comes great responsibility, and self-custody is indeed a great responsibility. If you're keen to learn about some of the basic things you can do to up your security game, this is the episode for you. 00:00 - Why privacy matters and what you can do 17:29 - Social engineering attacks 36:32 - Hot wallet vs Cold wallet 40:14 - Four reasons to run your own node 45:11 - Different node options For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to K3tan for coming on the show – you can follow his work on X at @_k3tan, or visit his website https://shop.ministryofnodes.com/ and his YouTube channel for setting up your own node https://www.youtube.com/ministryofnodes --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whybitcoinshow/message

Casa helps people store bitcoin and other digital assets by empowering them to own, secure, and manage their private keys safely and easily. Founded in 2016, the company helps its members take self-custody of their assets with multi-key vaults for greater protection against single points of failure, such as hacks, theft, and accidents.Nick Neuman is co-founder and CEO of Casa. Before assuming the CEO role, he spearheaded development as Head of Product. Nick recently joined the Bitcoin.com News Podcast to talk about how they help users take control of their cryptocurrency, hold their private keys, and even plan for their inheritance.To learn more about the project visit Casa.io, and follow the team on X.

Today's guest is Piers Cockram, the founder & CEO of Mineracks, a Brisbane-based Bitcoin company that offers ASIC sales & hosting, as well as Bitcoin self-custody training for both beginners & seasons veterans alike. Piers' technical background makes him the ideal guest to breakdown some of the more technical concepts in Bitcoin - from encryption & entropy through to best practices for minimising trust in a wallet setup. It's difficult to overstate the importance of getting your security setup done properly. One of the beautiful things about Bitcoin is self-custody, but with with great power comes great responsibility! One day your stack could be worth 6,8 or 8 figures - so making sure your setup is robust will go a long way to helping you sleep safely at night. Timestamps: (03:14) – Pier's entry into Bitcoin & Bitcoin Mining (09:01) – Bitcoin's security model (14:48) – Bitcoin best practices for self-sovereignty (19:03) – Bitcoin third party custody providers & multi-sig (26:55) – Passphrases and single-sig (32:45) – BTC ETFs & how its adoption mirrors the internet (43:01) – Bitcoin mining in Australia If you're interested in the discussion of 12 v 24 words, check out this blog post  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php topic=5450411.new#new Piers can be found on X ( @mineracks ) or you can visit his website https://www.mineracks.com/ for more information on his services. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whybitcoinshow/message

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#bitcoin (13-11-2023) On todays show we look at a few very important topics if you are a Bitcoiner that include the importance of locking down your security, the FUD over the years that Bitcoin will fail, why the funds for working hard all our lives just aren't there to be paid out for our health and retirement… and much more. MY VIEWS ARE MY OWN AND I MAKE NO PREDICTIONS OR GIVE ANY FINANCIAL ADVICE, SO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE INVESTING ANYTHING... & ONLY INVEST WHAT YOU COULD AFFORD TO LOSE! Subscribe to my ‘UK Bitcoiner' Backup Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3p4A_VqohTmbm44z4lgokg Get on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/UKBitcoinMaster All UK Bitcoin Master Links: https://linktr.ee/ukbitcoinmaster Nostr Public key: npub13kgncg54ccmnmvtljvergdvrd7m06zm32j2ayg542kaqayejrv7qg9wp2s UKBitcoinMaster video library: http://www.UKBitcoinMaster.com UKBitcoinMaster Interviews: http://www.BitcoinInterviews.com Thursdays Live Interview with OPA Founder Matteo Pellegrini: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlOwbgRMCKI When taking any consultation The UK Bitcoin Master DOES NOT talk Trading, TA, Mining, or Alt Coins!

We're joined by BadGuyScooter, Wicked, and the Café Bitcoin Crew for a conversation about the latest Bitcoin news, the importance understanding self-custody, and how best practices on storing your Bitcoin safely. We are then joined by Analys Falchuk, Business Development and Product lead at IbexPay, for a conversation about how they're making it easy for merchants to accept Bitcoin through the lightening network. Connect with: Analys Falchuk: https://twitter.com/AnalysFalchuk IbexPay: https://www.ibexpay.io/ Twitter Nests: Join (https://t.me/cafebitcoinclub) for Twitter Nests Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Café Bitcoin Crew: Ant: https://twitter.com/2140data Tomer: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Wicked: https://twitter.com/w_s_bitcoin Peter: https://twitter.com/PeterAnsel9 Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Free Bitcoin-only live data (no ads) http://TimechainStats.com“From Timechain to Cantillionares Game, you can find Tip_NZ creations at Geyser Fund:” https://geyser.fund/project/tip Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt  Download the all new Swan app!  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1  Join us for Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023! Purchase your tickets now before prices go up: https://PacificBitcoin2023.com  Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swan.com/private  Check out the best place for Bitcoin education, Swan Bitcoin's “Bitcoin Canon”. Compiling all of the greatst articles, news sources, videos and more from your favorite bitcoiners! https://www.swan.com/canon/  Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swan.com/enlist Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy and learn about Bitcoin. We're excited to announce we are bringing the The Café Bitcoin conversation from Twitter Spaces to you on this show, The Café Bitcoin Podcast, Monday - Friday every week. Join us as we speak to guest like Max Keiser, Lyn Alden, Tomer Strolight, Cory Klippsten and many others from the bitcoin space. Also, be sure to hit that subscribe button to make sure you get the notifications when we launch an episode. Join us Monday - Friday 7pst/10est every Morning and become apart of the conversation! Thank you again and we look forward to giving you the best bitcoin content daily here on The Café Bitcoin Podcast. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: ⁠⁠https://swan.com/yt⁠⁠ Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Swan

Matt and Nic are back with another week of news and deals. In this episode:  Ryan Salame pleads guilty Our thoughts on the latest turn of the Bitcoin security budget debate What are the prospects for fees to develop on Bitcoin long term? Is blockcspace a race to the bottom? Visa adds merchant settlement tools for USDC on Solana The significance of Visa's move toward merchant settlement with stablecoins CBOE files for spot Ether ETFs We reflect on El Salvador's Bitcoin law The FASB moves to fair value accounting for Bitcoin Greenpeace files a comment letter on the GlobalX Bitcoin trust Are the ESG tides turning for Bitcoin mining? Has El Salvador's Bitcoin project been a failure?  Sponsor notes:  Coin Metrics STATE OF THE NETWORK — Evaluating the Market Quality of DeFi collateral In Coin Metrics State of the Network Issue 223, we explore predominant collateral types in DeFi lending protocols and evaluate their liquidity & volatility characteristics to determine their desirability as collateral

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We're joined by Greg Foss, Andy Edstrom and Tomer Strolight to talk about the Fitch downgrades U.S. long-term trading to AA+ from AAA, and MicroStrategy revelers plan to raise $750M by selling stock to add more Bitcoin to current portfolio of 152,800 bitcoin worth $4.53B. We also speak with Keith Mukai and Seed Signer about the importance of self-custody, how their product enhances your bitcoin security and the importance of getting started. Connect with Seed Signer: Seed Signer: https://twitter.com/SeedSigner Keith Mukai: https://twitter.com/KeithMukai Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Café Bitcoin” Intro 00:01:01 MicroStrategy Strikes Again! 00:33:51 Finch Downgrades U.S. with Andy Edstrom, Greg Foss and Tomer Strolight 01:22:17 Next Level Bitcoin Security with Seed Signer and Keith Mukai 02:05:23 "Café Bitcoin" Outro Twitter Nests: Join (https://t.me/cafebitcoinclub) for Twitter Nests Timestamps: Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Café Bitcoin Crew: Ant: https://twitter.com/2140data Tomer: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Wicked: https://twitter.com/w_s_bitcoin Peter: https://twitter.com/PeterAnsel9 Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Free Bitcoin-only live data (no ads) http://TimechainStats.com“From Timechain to Cantillionares Game, you can find Tip_NZ creations at Geyser Fund:” https://geyser.fund/project/tip Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt  Download the all new Swan app!  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1  Join us for Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023! Purchase your tickets now before prices go up: https://PacificBitcoin2023.com  Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swan.com/private  Check out the best place for Bitcoin education, Swan Bitcoin's “Bitcoin Canon”. Compiling all of the greatst articles, news sources, videos and more from your favorite bitcoiners! https://www.swan.com/canon/  Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swan.com/enlist Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy and learn about Bitcoin. We're excited to announce we are bringing the The Café Bitcoin conversation from Twitter Spaces to you on this show, The Café Bitcoin Podcast, Monday - Friday every week. Join us as we speak to guest like Max Keiser, Lyn Alden, Tomer Strolight, Cory Klippsten and many others from the bitcoin space. Also, be sure to hit that subscribe button to make sure you get the notifications when we launch an episode. Join us Monday - Friday 7pst/10est every Morning and become apart of the conversation! Thank you again and we look forward to giving you the best bitcoin content daily here on The Café Bitcoin Podcast. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: ⁠⁠https://swan.com/yt⁠⁠ Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Swan

We're joined by Nucler Bitcoiner and Blockbain for an in-depth conversation around nuclear bitcoin mining, energy and developments happening in the Bitcoin mining space. We also speak with the Café Bitcoin Crew about banks with-holding cash from customers in Australia, American Hodl epic video about Bitcoin "hodling" and more. Connect with: Nuclear Bitcoinr: https://twitter.com/blockbain Blockbain: https://twitter.com/blockbain Timestamps: 00:00:00 "Café Bitcoin" Intro  00:01:01 Bitcoin News and Hangout with the Café Bitcoin Crew 00:48:29 Talking out Bitcoin Security and Threats to Bitcoin Custody 01:28:50 Bitcoin Mining and Energy with Nuclear Bitcoinr and Blockbain 02:05:41 "Café Bitcoin" Outro Twitter Nests:https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk/status/1676619364261572608?s=20 https://twitter.com/DJSATOSHI18/status/1676315440979533826?s=20 https://twitter.com/bitcoindotrocks/status/1676223277377699841?s=20 https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk/status/1676581206648029192?s=20 https://twitter.com/PeterAnsel9/status/1676457917942497281?s=20 https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk/status/1676589285624147968?s=20 https://twitter.com/tip_nz/status/1673333758043234306?s=20 Swan Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Café Bitcoin Crew: Ant: https://twitter.com/2140data Tomer: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Wicked: https://twitter.com/w_s_bitcoin Peter: https://twitter.com/PeterAnsel9 Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob Free Bitcoin-only live data (no ads) http://TimechainStats.com“From Timechain to Cantillionares Game, you can find Tip_NZ creations at Geyser Fund:” https://geyser.fund/project/tip Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: https://swanbitcoin.com/yt  Download the all new Swan app!  iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/swan-bitcoin/id1576287352  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.swanbitcoin.android&pli=1  Join us for Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023! Purchase your tickets now before prices go up: https://PacificBitcoin2023.com  Are you a high net worth individual or do you represent corporation that might be interested in learning more about Bitcoin? Swan Private guides corporations and high net worth individuals toward building generational wealth with Bitcoin. Find out more at https://swanbitcoin.com/private  Check out the best place for Bitcoin education, Swan Bitcoin's “Bitcoin Canon”. Compiling all of the greatst articles, news sources, videos and more from your favorite bitcoiners! https://www.swanbitcoin.com/canon/  Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners: https://swanbitcoin.com/enlist Hello and welcome to The Café Bitcoin Podcast brought to you by Swan Bitcoin, the best way to buy and learn about Bitcoin. We're excited to announce we are bringing the The Café Bitcoin conversation from Twitter Spaces to you on this show, The Café Bitcoin Podcast, Monday - Friday every week. Join us as we speak to guest like Max Keiser, Lyn Alden, Tomer Strolight, Cory Klippsten and many others from the bitcoin space. Also, be sure to hit that subscribe button to make sure you get the notifications when we launch an episode. Join us Monday - Friday 7pst/10est every Morning and become apart of the conversation! Thank you again and we look forward to giving you the best bitcoin content daily here on The Café Bitcoin Podcast. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Get started in just 5 minutes. Your first $10 purchase is on us: ⁠⁠https://swanbitcoin.com/yt⁠⁠ Connect with Swan on social media: Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/SwanBitcoin⁠

Joe Burnett is joined by Seth and Zach of Foundation Devices to discussing holding your own keys, why they built the passport hardware wallet, and good Bitcoin privacy practices. Sign up for the marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Seth: https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy Zach: https://twitter.com/zachherbert Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:51 Seth and Zach's Background and Foundation Devices 08:59 Taking Control of Your Money 17:40 How is the Passport Different? 21:25 What is Envoy? 26:29 Why Should Bitcoiners Care About Privacy? 33:48 Gaining Pseudonymity Through Bitcoin 39:21 Why Did Seth Leave Monero to Focus on Bitcoin 43:50 Cross Input Signature Aggregation

Mags Gronowska joins me to discuss the Ponzi scheme of the Quadriga exchange, the significance of Bitcoin network regulation, the technology of waste tire management, how Bitcoin contributes to infrastructure development, and global Bitcoin adoption.Mags Gronowska is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in regulated financial, electricity, and carbon markets.// GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/Crypto_Mags/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgronowska/// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/breedloveWasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/Join Me At Bitcoin 2023 in Miami (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://b.tc/conference/Casa (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://keys.casa/Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.comCarnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00 - Coming up 01:15 - Intro 02:48 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 03:35 - Introducing Magdalena (Mags) Gronowska 05:06 - Mags' Experience as a Government Employee 06:44 - The Broken Incentives of the Governance 09:03 - How Mags Got into Bitcoin 10:02 - Escaping from Communist Poland 13:16 - The Ponzi Scheme of the Quadriga Exchange 16:38 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with The iCoin Hardware Wallet 17:34 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 18:36 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 19:11 - How to Increase People's Awareness of Bitcoin Security 20:17 - Does the Bitcoin Network Need Regulation? 22:30 - How We Can Prevent Another Ponzi Scheme Event 25:37 - Introduction to PRTI 26:53 - The Technology of Waste Tire Management 28:55 - Making Money and Reducing Pollution 29:39 - A Chance to Win Discounted Tickets to the Bitcoin 2023 Conference and 10M SATS 30:34 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 31:22 - Community Acceptance of the Waste Tire Management Project 32:24 - Bitcoin Miners are Contributing to Infrastructure Development 33:40 - Bitcoin is Providing New Economic Incentives 35:30 - A Bitcoin Success Story in the Congo 37:11 - How We Can Replicate Bitcoin Incorporation in the Developed Countries 39:05 - Bitcoin Needs More Time for Mainstream Adoption 41:29 - Bitcoin Can Solve Countless Problems 42:42 - Bitcoin Culture is an Advanced and Collaborative Network 43:30 - The Snowball Effect of Bitcoin 44:53 - Where to Find Mags' on the Internet// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8...RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ // SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

Nick Hansen is the CEO of Luxor Mining – a pool which, at the time of this recording, was the 6th biggest in the world. In this interview, we talk about Bitcoin mining, Luxor's business model & Nick's strange fascination with ordinal inscriptions.

Craig Raw of Sparrow Wallet rejoins me to chat: Bitcoin multi signature security Passphrases contrasted with multi-sig NFC support What's the difference between seed, passphrase, PIN & app password? Stages of HODLing BSMS BIP329 Import and export of transactions BIP47 support Links: Twitter: @craigraw Site: SparrowWallet.com nostr: #npub1hea99yd4xt5tjx8jmjvpfz2g5v7nurdqw7ydwst0ww6vw520prnq6fg9v2 BIP329 Relevant episodes: SLP459 Q1 and Bitcoin Security with NVK SLP455 Anant – Single Sig or Multi Sig? Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Buildonl2.com BTCPrague.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

NVK (of Coinkite.com) rejoins me to chat about the latest in bitcoin security: New device Q1 with QR New Coldcard firmware Combining security techniques Bitcoin Gardening, not Ossification OP_VAULT Nostr Links: Q1: https://coldcard.com/docs/coldcard-q1 NVK's Nostr npub: npub1az9xj85cmxv8e9j9y80lvqp97crsqdu2fpu3srwthd99qfu9qsgstam8y8 Previous Episodes: SLP418 NVK Tapsigner: Bitcoin Hardware for the Masses? SLP344 NVK – Coldcard Mk4, Tapsigner, Satscard – Bitcoin Hardware Innovation SLP290 NVK Bitcoin Security & Backups Primer SLP252 NVK Bitcoin Hardware Wallets vs Air Gapped Computers Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Buildonl2.com BTCPrague.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

On this week's “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:   “A Pragmatic View of ChatGPT in a Web3 World” by Jesus Rodriguez  “How Bitcoin NFTs Might Accidentally Fix Bitcoin's Security Budget” by George Kaloudis  Enjoying this content?   SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1438693620?at=1000lSDb Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/538vuul1PuorUDwgkC8JWF?si=ddSvD-HST2e_E7wgxcjtfQ Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9ubHdjcnlwdG8ubGlic3luLmNvbS9yc3M=   Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8   Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW - Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com. - “The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Screenshot of ordinals.com feed, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.  

How a set of new technologies are converging. On this week's “Long Reads Sunday,” NLW reads:“A Pragmatic View of ChatGPT in a Web3 World” by Jesus Rodriguez “How Bitcoin NFTs Might Accidentally Fix Bitcoin's Security Budget” by George Kaloudis -Join the most important conversation in crypto and Web3 at Consensus 2023, happening April 26-28 in Austin, Texas. Come and immerse yourself in all that Web3, crypto, blockchain and the metaverse have to offer. Use code BREAKDOWN to get 15% off your pass. Visit consensus.coindesk.com.-“The Breakdown” is written, produced by and features Nathaniel Whittemore aka NLW, with editing by Rob Mitchell and research by Scott Hill. Jared Schwartz is our executive producer and our theme music is “Countdown” by Neon Beach. Music behind our sponsor today is “Foothill Blvd” by Sam Barsh. Image credit: Screenshot of ordinals.com feed, modified by CoinDesk. Join the discussion at discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on the Ether we have Cosmos HOSS chatting with David Tse about bringing Bitcoin security to the Cosmos with Babylon. Recorded on January 26th 2023. If you enjoy the music at the end of the episodes, you can find the albums streaming on Spotify, and the rest of your favorite streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

Jameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa. In this interview, we discuss why Casa has extended custody support to Ethereum, important security lessons from the Luke Dashir hack, Bitcoin security & inheritance planning, and how AI came of age in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT. - - - - Last year provided the most brutal examples of why “not your keys, not your coin” should be the first thing anyone new to the ecosystem learns. Dave Portney's infamous tweet questioning where his Bitcoin was after FTX blew up, showed how generally unaware people are of the risks associated with exchanges, and the importance of custody in relation to ownership. However, there are also those who quite reasonably need greater protection than that offered by a hardware wallet. There are many examples of people losing access to their Bitcoin held off-exchange. Further, the hacking of Luke Dashir's security setup shows the risks of bespoke security solutions. This is where Casa comes in - providing multisig custody solutions for Bitcoin holders. Casa has now extended its service provision to Ethereum. For Bitcoin maximalists this may be viewed as a red line having been crossed. For those who hold Bitcoin and Ethereum, this may provide a practical one-stop shop solution that convinces them to take their holdings (including Bitcoin) off exchanges. There are merits to both sides of the pragmatism versus maximalism argument, which is sure to continue to be debated throughout 2023. And yet, history may relegate the significance of the collapses in crypto in 2022 behind last year's massive advances in AI technology. ChatGPT, in particular, has the potential to revolutionise the employment market: online customer services, copywriting, journalism, consulting, academia, computer programming… the disruption to white-collar workers could be unprecedented. Despite being less than 2 months old, ChatGPT has led to a pervading wave of excitement and hysteria. It is a wake-up call of how technology can rapidly interrupt the assumed order within society. The issue is that it will be followed not only by advances in its own capabilities, but other technologies will follow in biotechnology, VR, nanotechnology etc. etc. etc. Are we on the edge of the greatest revolution to impact humans?

“Every species that becomes sentient and develops technology that is sufficient to start creating signals that propagate through the universe, eventually also hits this inflexion point, which we may be close to, wherein the power of the technology becomes uncontrollable, and they destroy themselves for one of a million different reasons.”— Jameson LoppJameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa. In this interview, we discuss why Casa has extended custody support to Ethereum, important security lessons from the Luke Dashir hack, Bitcoin security & inheritance planning, and how AI came of age in 2022 with the release of ChatGPT. - - - - Last year provided the most brutal examples of why “not your keys, not your coin” should be the first thing anyone new to the ecosystem learns. Dave Portney's infamous tweet questioning where his Bitcoin was after FTX blew up, showed how generally unaware people are of the risks associated with exchanges, and the importance of custody in relation to ownership. However, there are also those who quite reasonably need greater protection than that offered by a hardware wallet. There are many examples of people losing access to their Bitcoin held off-exchange. Further, the hacking of Luke Dashir's security setup shows the risks of bespoke security solutions. This is where Casa comes in - providing multisig custody solutions for Bitcoin holders.Casa has now extended its service provision to Ethereum. For Bitcoin maximalists this may be viewed as a red line having been crossed. For those who hold Bitcoin and Ethereum, this may provide a practical one-stop shop solution that convinces them to take their holdings (including Bitcoin) off exchanges. There are merits to both sides of the pragmatism versus maximalism argument, which is sure to continue to be debated throughout 2023.And yet, history may relegate the significance of the collapses in crypto in 2022 behind last year's massive advances in AI technology. ChatGPT, in particular, has the potential to revolutionise the employment market: online customer services, copywriting, journalism, consulting, academia, computer programming… the disruption to white-collar workers could be unprecedented.Despite being less than 2 months old, ChatGPT has led to a pervading wave of excitement and hysteria. It is a wake-up call of how technology can rapidly interrupt the assumed order within society. The issue is that it will be followed not only by advances in its own capabilities, but other technologies will follow in biotechnology, VR, nanotechnology etc. etc. etc. Are we on the edge of the greatest revolution to impact humans? - - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyLedn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereFidelity - Careers in cryptoLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by default-----WBD609 - 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.

Today on the Ether we have Babylon hosting a space discussing the security of Bitcoin staking in and beyond the Cosmos. You'll hear from David Tse, Min H. Kim, Imperator.co, VelvetMilkman, and more! Recorded on December 19th 2022. If you enjoy the music at the end of the episodes, you can find the albums streaming on Spotify, and the rest of your favorite streaming platforms. Check out Project Survival, Virus Diaries, and Plan B wherever you get your music. Thank you to everyone in the community who supports TerraSpaces.

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Joe sits down with Bryan Jacoutot, an Attorney and a Bitcoiner, to discuss securities, commodities, Bitcoin regulation, and more! Make sure to subscribe to the podcast! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Bryan: https://twitter.com/BryanJacoutot Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Bryan's Background 03:35 Election Litigation 06:46 Securities vs Commodities in the Eyes of the Law 09:44 Historical Howie Test Applications 13:00 "Blockchain" Marketing 15:47 Why is Bitcoin not a Security 28:40 Bitcoin, Neutral Money, and Regulation 39:35 Bitcoin, States Rights, and Politics 47:55 Diminishing Trust in Institutions

Pascal Gauthier is the CEO of Ledger. In this interview, we discuss how to build and grow a business in a bear market, making the business part of the mission, how nation-states are trying to steal Bitcoins, the vulnerability of software wallets to hacks at scale, and why freedom is not something that we should bargain for. - - - - Ledger is a French hardware wallet manufacturer. Founded in 2014, it is now a market leader, providing 2 of the leading hardware wallets on the market, with sales in over 165 countries. It's valuation is at least $1.5 billion. In July it was seeking to raise $100 million to fund further expansion at the exact time as other digital currency companies were struggling to stay afloat. How has this company continued to grow throughout the recent bear market? The company is clear-eyed about the criticality of the Bitcoin mission: the opportunity to regain personal financial freedoms that have been eroded over time. And freedom has always required security: they are interdependent. It's just that the weapons have changed over time. Today, a state can hold a person captive by denying them access to uncensorable private money. So, today, freedom is nothing without digital security for money. Ledger has made their mission to provide the market with personal security for its digital assets. What differentiates Ledger from other companies is that they see business as the means to achieve the mission: a ruthless pragmatism that acknowledges that without money we will never achieve or retain freedom. This is because security is an arms race. Hacking is now a state-level enterprise: Russia, North Korea, and China are just some of the nations that have invested heavily in developing cyber warfare skills. This has contributed to: 300,000 new pieces of malware being created every day; a hacker attack occurring every 39 seconds; yet, the chance a cybercrime is detected and prosecuted in the US is 0.05%. This means security in the nascent yet highly valuable digital assets industry is an asymmetric balance of power, so those seeking to provide security solutions need to invest and focus. Ledger does both. It invests heavily in R&D. And, it only provides air-gapped hardware that performs a singular security function. That is why they are successful. And that is good for Bitcoin.

“I think freedom is what humanity is striving for; I think we should have freedom in our societies, and freedom is not something that we should bargain for.”— Pascal GauthierPascal Gauthier is the CEO of Ledger. In this interview, we discuss how to build and grow a business in a bear market, making the business part of the mission, how nation-states are trying to steal Bitcoins, the vulnerability of software wallets to hacks at scale, and why freedom is not something that we should bargain for.- - - - Ledger is a French hardware wallet manufacturer. Founded in 2014, it is now a market leader, providing 2 of the leading hardware wallets on the market, with sales in over 165 countries. It's valuation is at least $1.5 billion. In July it was seeking to raise $100 million to fund further expansion at the exact time as other digital currency companies were struggling to stay afloat. How has this company continued to grow throughout the recent bear market? The company is clear-eyed about the criticality of the Bitcoin mission: the opportunity to regain personal financial freedoms that have been eroded over time. And freedom has always required security: they are interdependent. It's just that the weapons have changed over time. Today, a state can hold a person captive by denying them access to uncensorable private money. So, today, freedom is nothing without digital security for money. Ledger has made their mission to provide the market with personal security for its digital assets. What differentiates Ledger from other companies is that they see business as the means to achieve the mission: a ruthless pragmatism that acknowledges that without money we will never achieve or retain freedom. This is because security is an arms race.Hacking is now a state-level enterprise: Russia, North Korea, and China are just some of the nations that have invested heavily in developing cyber warfare skills. This has contributed to: 300,000 new pieces of malware being created every day; a hacker attack occurring every 39 seconds; yet, the chance a cybercrime is detected and prosecuted in the US is 0.05%. This means security in the nascent yet highly valuable digital assets industry is an asymmetric balance of power, so those seeking to provide security solutions need to invest and focus. Ledger does both. It invests heavily in R&D. And, it only provides air-gapped hardware that performs a singular security function. That is why they are successful. And that is good for Bitcoin.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyLedn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is herePacific Bitcoin - Bitcoin‑only event, Nov 10 & 11, 2022Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultTexas Blockchain Summit - Nov 17-18, 2022 | Austin, TexasBCB Group - Global digital financial Services-----WBD555 - 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.

Alex B rejoins me on the show to chat about bitcoin security over the longer term and updates on his ETH centralisation thesis. We discuss: Bitcoin's long term security and blockspace market How miner fees shifted over time in Bitcoin and why Tail emission arguments are dumb Which nodes matter? Lido and ETH centralisation Will efforts to fix it work? Links: Twitter: @bergealex4 SLP303 Ethereum's Path To Centralisation With Alex B Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Braiins.com Voltage Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA)