Podcasts about Distributed ledger

80,000 Bitcoin from 2011 moves sparking conspiracy theories. Elon breaks from Trump, announces America Party with Bitcoin focus. BTC hits $117K all-time high amid political drama and market chaos.Charlie and Colin dive deep into the $8 billion Bitcoin whale awakening from 2011, conspiracy theories around legal notices, and the dramatic fallout between Elon Musk and Trump. Plus, Bitcoin smashes through $113K as markets defy doomsday predictions.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• 80,000 Bitcoin moved worth $8.1 billion• Bitcoin hits new all-time high at $113K• Funds dormant since 2011 - 13+ years• Elon announces America Party with Bitcoin focus• Markets shed 15% earlier this year• $150B in government waste cuts achievedTimestamps00:00 Start00:52 80k BTC moved06:03 Message in transaction16:21 Elon forms political party22:29 BTC @ $113k28:28 WW3 with Iran-

CoinDesk speaks with Nicholas Bruckman, the filmmaker behind the documentary 'Minted,' which chronicles the rapid rise and subsequent downturn of the NFT industry. The discussion delves into the origins of Bruckman's interest in NFTs, focusing on prominent digital artists like Mike Winkleman (Beeple) and the early days of NFT hype. Bruckman explains how he captured the meteoric success and challenges faced by artists within the NFT space, navigating both acclaim and skepticism from the artistic community.'Minted: The Rise (And Fall?) of the NFT' is available on Netflix and other streaming platforms.Follow along at @CoinDeskPodcast on Twitter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin blew past $118,000 for a new all-time high.Bitcoin blew past $118,000 in early U.S. morning, setting a new all-time high after the previous record in May. This comes amid a broader crypto market rally that also sent ether above $3,000. Is there anything that could derail the bullish momentum in bitcoin and ether? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Midnight is a privacy-enhancing blockchain introducing vital, programmable privacy and selective disclosure capabilities.It means DApps can allow users to control what information is revealed without putting sensitive data on-chain, allowing you to break free from the limitation of choosing between utility or privacy.We deserve more when it comes to privacy. Experience the next generation of blockchain that is private and inclusive by design. Break free with Midnight, visit midnight.network/break-free-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this week's roundup, we touch on the CoreWeave and Core Scientific acquisition, IREN's new AI GPUs, and more. Get the headlines that matter, right when they hit the wire. Join our Telegram group for market moving news on top Bitcoin equities like $MSTR, $MARA, $RIOT, $CLSK, and more: https://t.me/blockspacenewsFILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Ben Harper from Luxor Technology joins us to discuss CoreWeave's $9 billion acquisition of Core Scientific, IREN's $130 million Nvidia GPU purchase, hashprice hitting $60 for the first time since February, summer hashrate curtailment, and why transaction fees are so low. Plus, why Bit Digital and BIT Mining are becoming altcoin treasury companies. Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific for ~$9 billion• Hash price reaches $60 per terahash per day• Bitcoin fees in sats/vb lowest since March 2012• IREN purchases 2,400 Nvidia Blackwell GPUs• Difficulty adjustment expected +7.3%• Bit Digital pivots to Ethereum treasuryTimestamps:00:00 Start01:50 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:00 CRWV < > CORZ deal15:20 Fractal Bitcoin16:00 IREN Blackwell purchase22:14 Transaction update,26:04 Hashrate Futures contracts35:52 Bit Digital/BIT Mining Pivots

The latest price moves and insights with FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.FalconX Global Co-Head of Markets Joshua Lim breaks down why crypto's implied volatility is near historic lows, driving complacency in bitcoin and altcoins. Plus, how major moves in the digital assets industry including Circle's recent IPO and a series of new corporate treasury buying are influencing the broader crypto narrative.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as TRON founder Justin Sun buys $100 million TRUMP token.TRON founder Justin Sun told CoinDesk that his $100 million TRUMP token purchase signals a strategic alignment with the current administration and he plans on making the TRUMP token very popular in Asia and in the rest of the world. Will this be the beginning of more collaborations between Justin Sun and the Trump team? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gwart discusses the death of the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs became dysfunctional, and crypto's shift from public goods delusion to revenue-focused businesses. Plus thoughts on Bitcoin maximalism and Solana's pragmatic approach.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comGwart joins us to talk about the collapse of crypto's "public goods" era and why the revenue meta is taking over. We dive deep into the fat protocol thesis, why DAOs failed, the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, and how builders are finally focusing on sustainable businesses instead of token hacking.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Pump.fun crossed hundreds of millions in revenue• Fat protocol thesis originated 2016-2017• iPhone example: $1,000 vs theoretical $10,000• Uniswap has fee switch but hasn't turned it on• Thread guy has 5% Bitcoin portfolio allocation• Bitcoin could 10x in next five yearsTimestamps:00:00 Start01:59 Bitcoin vs Crypto06:08 What does Gwart "believe" in?08:33 Revenue Meta & Fat Protocol Thesis13:36 Interpreting the Fat Protocol Thesis19:25 Analogies to Linux, etc27:18 Is the DAO dead?31:27 Devs37:35 Creators of the Revenue delusion40:46 Are stonks the new tokens?45:01 Solana maxi50:22 Real World Assets ;P53:10 Minting new BTC maxis-

The video discusses the launch of the first AI-designed custom slide shoe by Syntilay, which has garnered significant media attention. CoinDesk interviews Joe Foster, co-founder of Reebok, and Ben Weiss from Syntilay about this innovative product that uses AI to custom-make shoes by analyzing foot measurements through a phone photo. The conversation covers the potential of AI in product design, including creating items in space. Joe Foster reflects on the evolution of the sneaker industry and the joy of continual innovation, while Ben Weiss highlights future plans, including space experiments and blockchain authentication for footwear. Follow along at @CoinDeskPodcast on twitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with Crypto.com to allow customers to pay in crypto.Airline giant Emirates has signed a preliminary deal with Crypto.com, allowing its customers to make payments through the crypto trading platform's service. Plus, Polymarket is locked in another controversy over the UMA voting system: did Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wear a suit? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Insights into the past, present and future of the crypto industry with Jack Mallers.Follow the podcast here.Strike founder Jack Mallers joins "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about building Twenty One with Tether and SoftBank, and why he sees bitcoin as “moral imperative” as much as a financial instrument.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Spotlight” is produced by Sam Ewen, Jennifer Sanasie, Taylor Fleming and Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A look inside CoreWeave's neocloud business model, and how the company went from an ETH miner to a $75 billion business. FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Will break down CoreWeave's meteoric rise to a $75+ billion valuation and why Bitcoin miners like Core Scientific, Galaxy Digital, and Applied Digital are all racing to partner with AI cloud providers. We explore CoreWeave's neocloud business model, GPU economics vs bitcoin mining profitability, and what this means for the future of the mining industry.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• CoreWeave valued at $75B+ (12x revenue multiple)• 72% of Q1 revenue came from Microsoft/OpenAI• CoreWeave manages 250,000+ GPUs globally• $15B+ in contracted revenue securedTimestamps:00:00 Start04:05 Coreweave overview07:40 Neocloud10:28 Other Neocloud providers12:49 Oracle, OpenAI & Stargate16:20 Crusoe17:58 Hyperscaler street cred21:08 Energy pipeline26:53 Revenue32:51 Capex vs revenue38:03 GPU lifespan41:58 Bull vs Bear49:00 Partner concentration

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against a series of countries.Bitcoin is trading flat near the $108,000 level after President Donald Trump announced new tariff rates up to 40% against countries including Japan, South Korea and South Africa. And, will the benchmark fed funds rate fall to the so called zero lower bound? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Elon Musk plans to form a pro-tech centrist party called the ‘America Party.'Tesla CEO Elon Musk plans to form a pro-tech centrist party called the ‘America Party' after splitting from President Trump and Canadian rapper Drake drops a new song that mentions bitcoin. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Deep dive into the Nakamoto Project's survey of 3,500 Americans reveals surprising demographics about Bitcoin ownership, political leanings, and moral foundations of crypto holders vs non-holders.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comColin and Charlie dive deep into the Nakamoto Project's groundbreaking survey revealing what the average American really thinks about Bitcoin. From surprising ownership demographics to political shifts and moral foundations, this data challenges everything you think you know about who owns Bitcoin and why.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• 48 million Americans own Bitcoin (18.6% surveyed)• 11 million hold their own keys (4.21%)• Hispanic/Latino ownership leads at 24.2%• 58.8% keep Bitcoin on exchanges• Political shift right since 2024• 4 in 5 support gold-to-Bitcoin conversionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:14 Highlights05:12 Who holds Bitcoin?08:35 How do people hold Bitcoin?12:02 Ethnicity of Bitcoin holders16:32 Politics20:38 Changes in ownership from 202422:22 Sentiment27:26 Moral Foundations39:00 Crypto Reserve43:12 Policy-

The latest price moves and insights with CoinDesk's Andy Baehr.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.CoinDesk's Andy Baehr and Jennifer Sanasie break down the top stories in crypto from Strategy's recent bitcoin purchase to the state of bitcoin in corporate treasuries. And, when will bitcoin break out from the current trading range.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week's news roundup, we cover trends in the ASIC market, a series of business updates from Hut 8, and Tether's latest mining venture. FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Colin and Matt are joined by Ethan Vera, the COO of Luxor Technology, to talk about Hut 8's 205 MW Vega facility and its 310 MW deal to deliver electricity to Ontario. Plus, American Bitcoin's $220 million fundraise, an ASIC market update, Tether's surprise mining expansion into Brazil, and how just four public companies now control nearly a quarter of Bitcoin's total hash rate.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Difficulty dropped 7.48% after US heat wave• American Bitcoin raised $220M private placement• Hut 8 secured 310MW deal with Ontario to supply electricity via natural gas plant• Four miners control 200+ exahashes (~20% network)• ASIC prices are decoupling from hashprice movements • Tether goes in on mining venture in BrazilTimestamps:00:00 Start02:00 Difficulty Report by Luxor05:32 Hut 8 energizes Vega06:22 Hut 8 310 MW electricity deal in Ontario13:57 American Bitcoin raises $220M 18:22 ASIC market update with Ethan26:33 Antminer S23 market31:07 China ban reverse rumors32:09 Tether in Brazil38:20 50 EH/s club

The latest price moves and insights with Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.Amberdata Director of Derivatives Greg Magadini joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr for a conversation on bitcoin's low volatility and increasing maturity. Plus, how it now takes "more money to move around bitcoin" at its current $2 trillion market cap.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June.The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June with the unemployment rate falling to 4.1%. Do the strong numbers indicate that the Fed might keep rates steady? Plus, leaders at the SEC are reviewing the agency's recent approval of a Grayscale application to turn the Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Casey Rodarmor discusses Bitcoin politics, ordinals/runes development, stablecoins, and his wild new project adding Chinese numerology and divination features to Bitcoin ordinals protocol.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCasey Rodarmor, creator of Bitcoin Ordinals and Runes protocols, joins us to talk about his frustration with Bitcoin politics, why he thinks Bitcoiners are becoming too cozy with politicians, the future of ordinals and runes adoption, his thoughts on stablecoins, and his fascinating new project to integrate Chinese numerology and divination systems into Bitcoin through SAT-based fortune telling.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**NOTES:**• Bitcoin currently trading at $110,000• Runes has built-in 4-year hype cycle for names• One-letter rune names unlock in final phase• Casey blames lack of creativity for runes adoption• Stablecoins expand dollar demand globally• Chinese numerology integration planned for ordinalsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:55 Tired of Ordinals & Runes?03:25 Bitcoin is feeling weird06:41 Politicians10:02 Arch Network10:34 Bitcoin & politics12:02 Stablecoins14:02 Hell Money Podcast15:20 Numerology22:04 Vaporware?23:35 Interesting stuff right now-

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as corporates continue to explore bitcoin treasuries.Publicly traded companies continue to explore bitcoin treasuries and they have been buying more BTC than ETF products for the third straight quarter according to a CNBC report. Plus, SEC green-lights Grayscale's new ETF products and Coinbase's new acquisition. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Wright from Galaxy Digital joins the pod to talk about Galaxy's CoreWeave deal, Galaxy Mining's HPC pivot, the Texas Grid, and more!FILL OUT THE SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brian Wright, co-head of mining data centers at Galaxy Digital joins us to talk about their massive pivot from bitcoin mining to HPC at the Helios facility. We dive into the company's CoreWeave partnership, scaling from 200MW to a potential 2.5GW, Texas grid dynamics, and transforming rural Dickens County's economy through data center development.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• 393MW Core Weave deal worth $300M annually• $11-13M per MW retrofit costs vs bitcoin mining• 2.5GW potential campus capacity planned• 800MW currently approved by Ercot• 80% loan-to-cost financing structure• 15-year guaranteed lease agreement signedTimestamps:00:00 Start01:48 Core Scientific & Coreweave03:45 Potential Coreweave acquisitions05:29 Helios pivot to AI11:52 Site conversion plans13:29 What's unique about Helios?15:51 Fractal Bitcoin17:35 AI accelerating building?18:39 Financing20:26 AI vs mining22:26 Who pays for retrofit?25:57 Transition28:04 Tenants29:25 Dickens County31:55 Employee incomes & training35:01 Politics36:19 Texas bill SB637:15 Interconnect queue38:26 Fiber line infrastructure40:02 Can other miners pivot to AI?41:52 Ending curtailment due to AI

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues.The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk continues with the President said in a social media post that the federal government should look into cutting subsidies for Elon's companies. This comes as Musk has been critical of Trump's tax and spending bill making its way through Congress. How will the Tesla stocks react to the renewed dispute? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump said he would 'love' it if Fed Chair Powell were to resign.Bitcoin is trading near the $107,500 level as Donald Trump reiterated his desire for interest rates to be cut to 1%. Additionally, the President said he would 'love' it if Fed Chair Powell were to resign. Plus, Michael Saylor's Strategy bought 4,980 BTC last week and Spanish arrested 5 members from a suspected $540 million crypto fraud operation. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For this week's Bitcoin Season 2 Writer's Room, a news roundup that includes some terrible advice from the gigachad himself, and why bitcoin may soon count as an asset when you apply for a mortgage. You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Charlie and Colin break down Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Prague keynote where he tells people to leverage it all for bitcoin - including borrowing from family members (what could go wrong?). Plus, the FHFA's directive ordering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to recognize crypto as legitimate assets for mortgages, a new Bitcoin stablecoin launch, and the weird on-chain "clocking in" game that's creating the only regular fees on Bitcoin right now.NOTES:• Bitcoin trading at $107,000-$108,000• Michael Saylor's BTC Prague Keynote: Debt for BTC• FHFA order for recognition of crypto as an asset for mortgages• Transaction fees only 2 sats per byte • Tether market cap at $157 billion• Crypto market cap over $3 trillion total• Bitcoin market cap over $2 trillion• People clocking in 30+ days straightTimestamps:00:00 Start02:10 Saylor says leverage = good11:37 Bill Putle BTC as loan backing20:18 Stablecoins on BTC29:16 Make sure you clock in!-

CoreWeave is in talks to buy Core Scientific, and Bitcoin's hashrate is taking a hit in the summer heat.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Luxor CEO Nick Hansen joins Colin to talk about CoreWeave's bombshell proposal to acquire Core Scientific, Riot selling off part of its stake in Bitfarms at a 59% haircut, a new Texas law forcing data center curtailment during grid emergencies, and why Bitcoin's hash rate drop wasn't caused by US strikes on Iran (spoiler: it was just really hot outside).Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• CoreWeave-Core Scientific deal: $4-6B+ estimated• Riot sells part of its Bitfarms stake• Hash rate dropped from 944 to 808 EH/s• 7% difficulty adjustment coming (potentially largest since Dec 2022)• Texas projects 138GW load by 2030 vs 87GW today• Hashprice currently around $54-56/dayTimestamps:00:00 Start02:26 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:20 CoreWeave to buy Core Scientific16:41 Riot sells Bitfarms Shares22:44 US hashrate peak?25:37 Texas curtailment bill32:25 Cry Corner: Iran Strikes37:02 Zetahash inbound?

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025.Crypto investors lost over $2.1 billion to hacks and exploits in the first half of 2025, according to a report from TRM Labs. Researchers say North Korean-linked groups are responsible for $1.6 billion of those. Plus, why bitcoin miner revenues are sliding. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The latest price moves and insights with 21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate.To get the show every day, follow the podcast here.21Shares Head of U.S. Business Federico Brokate joins CoinDesk Live at the Injective Summit for a special edition of "Markets Daily," where he unpacks bitcoin's recent stability amid geopolitical tensions and the "tremendous maturity" it signals.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr. “Markets Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin.Metaplanet has become the fifth largest corporate holder of bitcoin, racing past Elon Musk's Tesla. The firm bought 1,234 BTC for $133 million, taking its stash to over 12,000 bitcoin. And, what's driving the surge in SEI's native token? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to SpaceX.Investment firm Republic is set to let retail investors gain exposure to Elon Musk's SpaceX, one of tech's most coveted startups. Plus, will we see a Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF listed on the New York Stock Exchange? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

0xBunzy discusses how Bitcoin's limitations drive innovation in developer tools and censorship-resistant art storage.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 16,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, @0xBunzy, Bitcoin developer and creator of foundational tools, joins us to talk about Laser Eyes, the open source wallet connection library that's become essential infrastructure; Beat Blocks, an inscription tool for putting music on Bitcoin's blockchain; and why Bitcoin's constraints spark the most creative innovations in art and developer tooling.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Opus codec compresses 40% smaller than MP3• Multiple major apps now use Laser Eyes• npm installs track Bitcoin dev growth• Beat Blocks uses recursive inscriptions• P5 library enables high-quality visuals• Bitcoin friction creates better artTimestamps:00:00 Start01:11 How does Bunzy explain his job?02:49 Laser Eyes06:39 Modulat wallet construction08:39 Beat Blocks14:24 Browser UI experience16:41 Art on Bitcoin as culture20:32 Wrap up-

An exclusive interview with Beeple about AI, crypto and digital art on "CoinDesk Spotlight."Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, joins Sam Ewen on an episode of "CoinDesk Spotlight" with a conversation about the transformative potential of AI and the journey that led him from computer science to digital art and the NFT ecosystem. Beeple shares insights into the evolution of his artwork, the role of technology in his creative process, and the impact of AI tools in pushing the boundaries of digital art.-This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as bitcoin reclaims $105K amid tensions in the Middle East.Bitcoin climbed back up above $105,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran on Monday. Will the alleged violations of the truce cause any uncertainties across the broader market? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For today's show, we cover why Bitcoin ATMs are one of the best, most lucrative businesses in Bitcoin.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Brandon Bailey of Second Gate Advisory joins Will to talk about Bitcoin ATMs, an overlooked Bitcoin business model with massive potential. In Q1 2025, Bitcoin Depot generated $164.2M in revenue, a 19% increase year-over-year, while outperforming miners in cash flow per unit. We explore why physical ATMs matter in a digital world, expansion opportunities, and how this could be the next big Bitcoin treasury play.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Bitcoin Depot: $333.1M revenue, +92% YoY• 30,000 Bitcoin ATMs vs 500K traditional ATMs • ATMs generate $30-40/day vs miners $10-11/day• 4% of Americans (5.6M people) are unbanked• Average transaction size around $300• 1,300 reserve machines ready for deploymentTimestamps:00:00:00:00 Start00:01:33:16 Report overview00:02:48:20 Bitcoin Depot financials00:05:30:06 Other BTC treasury companies00:08:52:26 Colorado Air Filter00:10:57:14 Increasing revenue multiple00:13:30:08 ATM business history00:15:03:16 Stablecoins00:16:37:26 Fractal Bitcoin00:17:12:25 Physical cash economy00:19:33:22 Why haven't traditional ATMs added BTC?00:21:10:20 Per machine cashflows00:25:27:09 Expansion opportunity00:31:00:10 Coinflip00:33:06:11 Wrap up

Yield Guild Games founder Gabby Dizon breaks down the state of Web3 gaming, from Axie Infinity's cultural moment to building sustainable crypto-native games today.Gabby Dizon founded Yield Guild Games during the height of the Axie Infinity craze, helping players in developing markets access play-to-earn opportunities through innovative guild structures. In this conversation, he shares insights on what made Axie a watershed moment, why gaming guilds remain relevant despite market downturns and how his team is approaching casual crypto gaming with their new title LOL Land.Links mentioned from the podcast: YGG WebsiteGabby's TwitterWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin treasury strategies are all the rage, but are they actually sustainable?You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comWelcome back to Bitcoin Season 2! Today, Colin and Charlie talk about the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies and their financial engineering strategies. They break down Strategy's convertible debt playbook, examine why these companies trade at premiums to their Bitcoin holdings, and debate whether this trend is sustainable or an elaborate house of cards waiting to collapse.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• MicroStrategy holds 592,100 Bitcoin• Q1 2025 revenue: $111 million • Convertible notes have 0-1% interest rates• Bitcoin needs to drop way low for liquidation• Preferred shares pay 8-10% dividends• Annual obligations: $10-20 billionTimestamps:00:00 Start02:59 Strategy (formerly micro)10:42 Types of companies15:13 Preferred stock24:57 Closed end fund dynamics-

Summer is coming, and that means mining curtailment in Texas. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Haley Thomson from Luxor Technology joins Will and Colin to discuss how Texas bitcoin miners are adapting to 4CP, peak load occurrences in the ERCOT system. On the news front, the trio covers US-listed public miners reaching a record 31.6% of Bitcoin's hashrate, Antalpha's stellar Q1, and growing concerns about whether or not the growing corporate treasury strategy trend is becoming a bubble.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• US miners hit 31.6% network hash rate record• Antalpha's loan book grew to $1.77B in Q1• Texas miners represent 15-20% global hash rate• Hash prices just above $50 per petahash/day• 3.5% of Texas peak load is flexible miningTimestamps:00:00 Start02:05 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:09 Antalpha lending book & Tether11:47 Fractal Bitcoin12:24 ERCOT electricity market26:07 JP Morgan report35:39 Corporate crypto treasury bubble44:08 Cry Corner: Semler Scientific Warning Sign

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Arizona moved closer to establishing a BTC reserve.Arizona moved closer to establishing a reserves fund for bitcoin after the state's Senate voted in favor of bill HB2324 at its third reading and a North Korean hacking group is using Python-based malware disguised as fake job applications to target crypto workers. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as President Trump warns Iran. President Donald Trump's warning on Iran sent overall crypto markets in turmoil and Polymarket bettors believe that there's an over 60% chance that the U.S. will take military action against Iran. Plus, the Senate passed the GENIUS Act and the USELESS coin draws hype. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Is the Layer-1 landscape saturated? Bahamut Blockchain offers a fresh perspective, aligning validator economics with real usage. Discover Bahamut's new approach to validator rewards in our CoinDesk Research's latest report. In it we explore their novel Proof of Staking and Activity (PoSA) consensus mechanism and activity-weighted validator scoring system.Go to CoinDesk.com/Research to read more about the Bahamut Blockchain.-This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeremy discusses his Miami Bitcoin office, building a staking platform directly into Bitcoin client, redesigning Bitcoin script entirely, CTV endorsement process, and why Bitcoin should make users feel dramatically more free on the day they start using it.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comJeremy Rubin joins us to talk about his secretive Miami Bitcoin office building Polybeam bridge and a Bitcoin staking platform, his controversial ideas for redesigning Bitcoin script entirely using RISC-V instead of the current "crappy programming language," his CTV endorsement process and why CAT proposals fell short, plus his theory on optimal soft fork activation timing to avoid holidays and summer vacations.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Building Bitcoin staking platform into core client• Polybeam bridge connects Bitcoin to StarkNet• CTV endorsement process received few submissions• Recommends 10 megabytes memory for new script• Early November best time for soft fork activation• In-person work more effective than remoteTimestamps:00:00 Start01:39 Working from home03:10 Jeremy's secret project04:17 Polybeam05:28 Char & Bitcoin staking07:11 Staking within the client09:58 Whiteboarding at OP_NEXT11:47 64 byte transactions28:49 Drama & Kanye30:52 CTV36:54 Softfork activation (the human version)45:21 Best day of life-

In this episode, we explore how people consistently choose digital convenience over privacy protection. With key thought leaders and featuring street interviews that reveal the gap between what people say they value and their actual online behavior. We examine why true privacy solutions remain inaccessible to most users, the concerning opacity of AI data usage and the need for better education about the real costs of our data exchanges.To learn more, visit https://midnight.network/break-free.This episode is created in partnership with Midnight Network and Brave.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as X suspended Pump.fun's official account.Social media giant X suspended Pump.fun's official account and co-founder Alon Cohen's handle on June 16, along with other memecoin platforms in an apparent crackdown. What does it say about the freedom of speech on the platform? Plus, Polyhedra suffered a liquidity attack and ARK Invest sold $51.8 million worth of Circle shares. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sean McDonough of New West joins the pod to discuss how oil and gas bitcoin mining has changed and where the sector is headed. FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Sean McDonough, president and founder of New West Data joins us to talk about the company's vertically integrated oil and gas bitcoin mining operations in Alberta, Canada. We explore the pros and cons of full O&G ownership versus JV partnerships, barriers for large oil companies entering Bitcoin mining, regulatory considerations in Alberta, and the convergence of oil, gas, and AI data centers.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• New West: $1.5M CAD per megawatt CapEx cost• Alberta flare gas mining still relatively small scale• Dual revenue streams: oil sales + Bitcoin mining• Cash flows split evenly between oil and Bitcoin• Generators are largest CapEx item, more than miners• Hash rate trading in 800-900 range for months00:00 Start02:38 New West04:26 Ownership instead of service07:35 Why don't we see more miner vertical integration10:06 JV's and risk10:56 Nat Gas economics12:30 Nat Gas more profitable than mining?15:48 Regulation in Alberta17:57 Understanding of BTC mining in Alberta19:58 Drillers shifting thinking24:37 Economics of pure play Nat Gas mining?28:45 Have oil producers soured on BTC miners?32:55 NYDIG & Caruso buyout36:09 Ai energy bottleneck41:00 Hashrate predictions42:41 Hashrate chart waves

Host Sam Ewen breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Strategy buys more BTC.The overall crypto market remain stable with a slight uptrend under the looming threat of war in the mideast. Plus, Vietnam passes new crypto law and Strategy buys 10,100 more BTC. CoinDesk's Sam Ewen hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Sam Ewen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Melyn McKay of Coala Pay explains how blockchain rails are transforming humanitarian aid by enabling instant, secure payments to partners in the world's most challenging locations.Dr. Melyn McKay brings 15 years of humanitarian aid experience to her role as founder of Coala Pay, a blockchain-based payment platform revolutionizing how aid money moves globally. In this conversation, she shares her journey from carrying cash in war zones to building technology that enables instant, transparent aid disbursements through stablecoins and smart contracts. McKay discusses the massive inefficiencies plaguing the traditional aid sector, the trust challenges preventing more direct giving and how Coala Pay is scaling across conflict zones to ensure aid funding reaches local partners safely and efficiently.Links mentioned from the podcast: Melyn's TwitterCoala Pay WebsiteWatch this episode on video:YouTubeCoinDeskFollow us on Twitter: Sam Ewen, CoinDesk-"Gen C" features hosts Sam Ewen. Executive produced by Uyen Truong.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Charlie and Colin demolish every popular Bitcoin price model - stock-to-flow, rainbow charts, power law, and Metcalfe's law. Why they're all wrong and what might actually work this cycle.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin break down every major Bitcoin price prediction model and explain why they're all fundamentally flawed. From Plan B's broken stock-to-flow to Giovanni's power law obsession, rainbow charts, and Metcalfe's law - we expose the problems with each approach and introduce Charlie's new "institutional structured bid corridor" theory for this cycle.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNOTES:• Stock-to-flow predicted $1M by 2025 - failed• Rainbow chart undefeated since 2013• Power law predicts $100K by 2028 latest • Metcalfe's law broken by ETF adoption• Hyper-bitcoinization chart shows $100B BTC• Institutional money creating price channelsTimestamps:00:00 Start00:34 Price Models02:09 Stock to Flow10:48 Rainbow Chart14:59 Arch Network15:31 Power Law21:40 Metcalfe's Law28:03 Hyperbitcoinization Model30:47 Institutional Structure Bid Corridor Model-

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as Israeli forces bombed targets in Iran.Bitcoin tumbled below $104,000 before rebounding as Israeli forces bombed targets in Iran, including the country's capital. The airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile sites roiled global sentiment and sent investors fleeing risk assets, sending the CoinDesk 20 index down nearly 6% in the last 24 hours. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

American Bitcoin may purchase $320 million of Antminers to expand its fleet, and hedge funds are dumping bitcoin ETFs.FILL OUT THE MINING POD SURVEY BY CLICKING HEREWelcome back to The Mining Pod! Today, Will, Colin, Matt, and Nick discuss Bitcoin mining's summer slowdown, American Bitcoin's massive 25 EH/s anticipated ramp up, a big week for public miner fundraising, Amazon's $20B Pennsylvania data center investment, institutional ETF flows showing hedge fund exits, and the controversial filter wars dividing Bitcoin's community.Subscribe to our newsletter! **Notes:**• Hash rate trading 820-930 EH range lately• American Bitcoin raising for $320M U3S21EXPH buy• IREN upsizes convertible note to $500M • Amazon investing $20B in Pennsylvania• Hedge fund ETT holdings dropped from 122K to 83K BTC in Q100:00 Start01:12 Difficulty Report by Luxor06:37 American Bitcoin $320M U3S21 Cost13:40 Fundraising season23:07 Hedge funds ditched BTC ETFs in Q132:08 Amazon going balls deep in PA37:41 Cry Corner - The Filter Boys Mount UP!

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as the U.S. Senate passed its first vote 68-30 on the long-awaited stablecoin bill.The U.S. Senate passed its first significant vote 68-30 on the long-awaited stablecoin bill, bringing final approval within reach. This legislative momentum is mirrored in the House of Representatives, where a key crypto market structure bill cleared two essential committees on Tuesday. Plus, GameStop is raising another $1.75 billion for potential bitcoin purchases. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as U.S.-China tensions cool.Bitcoin briefly jumped above $110,000 this morning amid an agreement between the U.S. and China to lower tensions. Will the market rise once the two economic superpowers eventually reach a broader tariff deal? Plus, Polygon's Sandeep Nailwal is set to take over as the CEO of the Polygon Foundation amid strategic shakeup. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts “CoinDesk Daily.”-Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space.Visit ledn.io to learn more. -This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick from Gamma explains how Bitcoin ordinals differ from traditional NFTs and introduces Signals - a platform solving the broken price discovery process that forces users to jump through ridiculous hoops just to buy digital collectibles.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNick, co-founder of Gamma, joins us to talk about the broken NFT market discovery process and how their new platform Signals fixes the ridiculous whitelist system. We dive into Bitcoin ordinals vs traditional NFTs, why inscriptions are superior to off-chain storage, and how auction-style price discovery creates fairer markets for creators and collectors.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comNotes:• Tens of thousands of Bitcoin nodes store inscriptions• 2021 marked peak NFT hype cycle craze• Most NFT data stored on centralized servers• Signals uses auction clearing price model• Bitcoin inscriptions permanently on-chain• Traditional NFTs just track ownershipTimestamps00:00 Start00:49 Inscribing Vegas conference02:47 NFT market currently05:45 Market participants11:44 Why are Ordinals & Inscriptions interesting?20:36 Arch Network21:08 Price discovery (it's harder than it looks)29:09 Signals Art39:54 Blockspace40:43 Is a market equilibrium possible?45:05 Wrap up47:53 Invite code #BS2-