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Wer ist Satoshi Nakamoto?Die CIA? Hal Finney? Eine Zeitreisenden-KI? Oder doch einfach nur jemand, der verstanden hat, dass ein wirklich dezentrales Geldsystem keinen CEO verträgt?In dieser Folge versuchen wir ausnahmsweise nicht, das größte Rätsel der Bitcoin-Geschichte endgültig zu lösen — sehr zum Bedauern zukünftiger Netflix-Dokumentationen. Stattdessen sprechen wir darüber, warum Satoshi Nakamoto als Idee vermutlich wichtiger ist als als Person.Gemeinsam mit Jeff und Effet Cantillon reist Chris zurück ins Jahr 2008: Finanzkrise, Bankenrettungen, Vertrauensverlust — und mitten hinein platzt ein anonymer Beitrag in einer obskuren Cryptography Mailing List:“I've been working on a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party.”Der Rest ist Geschichte. Oder Mythos. Oder beides.Wir sprechen über:die historischen und technologischen Wurzeln von Bitcoindie Cypherpunk-Bewegung und die Mailing List, aus der Bitcoin entstandwarum frühere digitale Geldsysteme scheitertenSatoshis Kommunikationsstil zwischen Nerd-Pragmatismus und maximaler OPSECdie Bedeutung seines Verschwindensden Mythos rund um seine Identitätaktuelle Dokus, Bücher und moderne Satoshi-Detektivarbeitund die vielleicht wichtigste Frage überhaupt: Warum funktioniert Bitcoin womöglich gerade deshalb, weil niemand mehr sagen kann: „Frag einfach den Gründer.“Eine Folge über Bitcoin ohne Personenkult, über Dezentralität ohne Marketing-Abteilung — und über den wahrscheinlich berühmtesten Menschen der Welt, den es offiziell vielleicht nie gab.Von und mit: - CantillonEffet- Chris⚡SHA256 (Cutting)- Chris⚡SHA256- Fulmo ⚡Produziert und geschnitten: ChrisHier könnt ihr uns eine Spende über Lightning da lassen: ⚡️nodesignal@getalby.comZusätzlich haben wir auch einen Silent Payment Link: sp1qq0a2rles9y32ffmj0eawvjglgqsgj7hq99ers580l98k42a7rh9szq3sa50fh2e5lwf22fxcjy0qw88u72vlj328qr39da245sq4nrskuqvvv5l4Neben dem Podcast findet ihr uns auch auf YouTubeFür Feedback und weitergehenden Diskussionen kommt gerne in die Telegramgruppe von Nodesignal und bewertet uns bei Spotify und Apple Podcasts, das hilft uns sehr. Folgt uns auch gerne bei Nostr:npub1n0devk3h2l3rx6vmt24a3lz4hsxp7j8rn3x44jkx6daj7j8jzc0q2u02cy und Twitter.Blockzeit: 950117BitcoinSatoshi Nakamoto InstituteSatoshi Nakamotos E-Mails & Posts: Das ArchivThe Satoshi Mystery - Sciences | ARTE in EnglishWho Is Satoshi Nakamoto? My Quest to Unmask Bitcoin's Creator - The New York TimesMysterium Satoshi - Bitcoin wie alles begann | Doku HD (Gesamt) Reupload | ARTE"Good Wife" Bitcoin for Dummies (Fernsehepisode 2012) - IMDbThe Genesis Book: The Story of the People and Projects That Inspired Bitcoin von Aaron van Wirdum - TaschenbuchThe Book Of SatoshiFinding SatoshiMoney Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery (2024) - IMDbunsere Folgen zu THE GENESIS BOOK: https://nodesignal.space/E162/ - Satoshi, auf den Schultern von Riesen 1. Teilhttps://nodesignal.space/E163/ - Satoshi, auf den Schultern von Riesen 2. Teilweitere Folgen mit Effet Cantillon:Nodesignal-Talk – E179 – “Warum 21 Millionen?” mit Volker & Effet CantillonNodesignal-Talk – E186 – Free & Open Source Money vs. RegulierungNodesignal-Talk – E239 – Das 80.000 BTC Mysteriumhttps://nodesignal.space/E232/ – Bitcoin-Adressformate und QuantenresistenzNodesignal-Talk - E278 - BIP 110 - 32 Fragen in 78 Minuten mit Effet CantillonMusik (YouTube Audio Library License): Yacoby - SchwartzFrame Dragging - The Grey Room Mysterious Strange Things - Yung Logos Between spaces - SoundlingsLong Goodbuys to Longer Friends - SchwartzyShady Guise - The Soundlings Timestamps:(00:00:22) Satoshi Nakamoto Collage(00:03:57) Intro Konzept Satoshi(00:11:07) Zielstellung der Folge(00:13:41) 21 Fragen zu Satoshi an Jeff und Effet(00:17:29) Annäherung an die Person Satoshi(00:23:00) Satoshi & die Nischen Mailing-List(00:30:42) Welche Technologien hat Satoshi in BTC verwendet?(00:38:04) Warum blieb Nakamoto anonym?(00:44:11) Wie lange hat Satoshi an BTC gearbeitet?(00:49:18) Wie hat Satoshi kommuniziert?(00:55:45) Wie lange war Satoshi aktiv?(01:01:48) Wann startete der Mythos Satoshi?(01:06:51) Macht es einen Unerschied, wer Satsohi letztlich war?(01:15:35) Ist die Suche nach Satoshi im Hinblick auf BTC sinnvoll?(01:28:26) Satoshis OPSEC(01:32:54) Satoshis 3D-Chess(01:38:56) Was bedeutet uns Satoshi Nakamoto?(01:43:47) Welche Dokus, Fime, Bücher oder Primärquellen empfehlt ihr?(01:48:40) Haben wir das Konzept Nakamoto beleuchtet?(01:51:05) Ausblick und Verabschiedung(01:52:29) Boosts mit Zetti & Calso

Het blijft een terugkerend thema in de cryptowereld: de vraag wie er achter Bitcoin schuilgaat. Dit keer wijzen de makers van de documentaire Finding Satoshi naar programmeurs Hal Finney en Len Sassaman als de mogelijke bedenkers van het protocol. Deze twee namen worden vaak genoemd als mogelijke kandidaten, maar de theorie van een duo dat samen Bitcoin heeft ontwikkeld, was nog niet eerder zo sterk. Hal Finney was de programmeur van het stel, Len Sassaman schreef het whitepaper en was actief op het forum van Bitcointalk. Waar of niet: de documentaire geeft mooi inzicht in de begindagen van Bitcoin en de rol die Hal Finney, Len Sassaman en andere vroege betrokkenen gehad hebben. Het is niet de eerste poging om de identiteit van Satoshi Nakamoto te ontrafelen. Eerder wees journalist John Carreyrou nog naar Adam Back. Toch zorgen dit soort claims telkens opnieuw voor discussie, zeker wanneer ook prominente namen uit de industrie zich ermee bemoeien. Beide mannen zijn inmiddels overleden, wat het verifiëren van de claims lastig maakt. De vraag blijft daarmee of de waarheid ooit nog boven tafel komt, en of dat überhaupt noodzakelijk is voor het functioneren van Bitcoin. Ondertussen is er ook aandacht voor fraude op voorspellingsmarkten zoals Polymarket en Kalshi. Volgens Politico treden zowel de platforms zelf als justitie steeds vaker op tegen misbruik. Dat soort markten draaien op het inzetten van geld op toekomstige gebeurtenissen, maar blijken ook gevoelig voor manipulatie en voorkennis. Zo kwam recent naar buiten dat een Amerikaanse soldaat geld verdiende door te wedden op een operatie waar hij zelf bij betrokken was. Zijn arrestatie wordt door Polymarket aangehaald als bewijs dat het systeem werkt, al blijft de vraag in hoeverre zelfregulatie voldoende is om dit soort praktijken te voorkomen. Daarnaast zien we dat de traditionele financiële wereld steeds nadrukkelijker aanwezig is in de cryptomarkt. De Bitcoin-ETF’s zijn opnieuw populair, met dagenlange instroom van nieuw kapitaal. Een opvallende nieuwkomer is Morgan Stanley, dat onlangs als eerste grote Amerikaanse bank een eigen spot Bitcoin-ETF lanceerde. Het product onderscheidt zich onder meer met een relatief lage fee van 0,14% en wist al in de eerste weken tientallen miljoenen dollars aan te trekken . Die instroom past in een bredere trend: institutionele partijen lijken Bitcoin steeds vaker te omarmen als onderdeel van hun portefeuille. Tegelijkertijd verandert dat ook het karakter van de markt. Waar crypto ooit werd gedomineerd door pioniers en particuliere beleggers, lijkt Wall Street steeds meer de toon te zetten. De vraag is wat dat betekent voor de toekomst van de sector, en of er nog ruimte blijft voor de oorspronkelijke dynamiek van de markt. Co-host is Bart Mol. Over de podcast Cryptocurrency are here to stay. In deze wekelijkse podcast gidst Daniël Mol je door het belangrijkste cryptonieuws, langs hypes en trends, voor- en tegenstanders en winst en verlies. In het A-deel bespreken we het laatste nieuws en in het B-deel gaan we in gesprek met een gast. Van cypherpunkpioneers tot grootbanken die aan de haal gaan met stablecoins, van Bitcoin tot Ethereum tot CBDC's. Alles passeert de revue. Reageren? Stuur dan een mail naar cryptocast@bnr.nl Gasten Bart Mol is oprichter en host van Satoshi Radio. Links Host Daniel Mol is presentator en redacteur van de Cryptocast. Hij is sinds 2017 met Bitcoin bezig en kwam in 2021 bij het team van de Cryptocast. Redactie Daniel Mol Matthijs Damsteeg See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Adam Back Satoshi Nakamoto — the New York Times investigation claims to have found Bitcoin's creator. We break down why it's clickbait. Plus: Iran accepts Bitcoin and USDT for Strait of Hormuz oil tanker tolls, Trump's World Liberty Financial meme coin disaster, and Canada's Liberal convention drops an exit tax bombshell.On this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast, Joey and Len dig into the biggest stories of the week across Bitcoin, geopolitics, and Canadian politics.BITCOIN STORIES:The New York Times published a massive investigation claiming Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto based on weak circumstantial evidence like double-spacing and the word "dang." We explain why the trail is ice cold and why real Bitcoiners stopped caring about this years ago. Peter Todd, Hal Finney, Len Sassaman — the usual suspects get mentioned, but nobody's signing a message from the Genesis block anytime soon.A Bitcoiner lost over 5 BTC to a fake Ledger app downloaded from the Apple App Store. We break down exactly what went wrong, why you should never enter your seed phrase into any internet-connected device, and why Ledger's confusing app naming made this worse. This is a brutal but necessary reminder about self-custody security.Iran is reportedly setting up a toll system for the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil — roughly $2 million per supertanker. Payments accepted in Chinese yuan, Bitcoin, and USDT. We discuss whether this is real or saber-rattling and why no confirmed Bitcoin transaction has surfaced yet.Trump's World Liberty Financial token holders are getting invited to a Mar-a-Lago dinner on April 25th — after enduring a 95% drawdown. The project borrowed $75 million in stablecoins using their native token as collateral. We compare this to Terra Luna and FTX and explain why this is a disgrace.JP Morgan is launching a Bitcoin ETF at just 0.14% fees, and BlackRock is rolling out BITAS — a Bitcoin covered call income ETF. We explain why covered call strategies bleed over time using MSTY as a cautionary tale, and why you should just be buying corn at these levels instead.YouTube continues nuking Bitcoin channels — Bitcoin.com, Bitcoin All Caps, and Bitcoin Magazine all got hit recently. We discuss the broken incentive structure, bot-driven reporting, and why building on centralized platforms is always a risk.Nunchuk released an open-source CLI for AI agents to manage multi-sig Bitcoin wallets. We discuss why trusting AI with irreversible Bitcoin transactions is a terrible idea given how unreliable these models are week to week.CANADA STORIES:The Liberal Party convention featured a former Google executive proposing exit taxes and closing TN visas for Canadians leaving the country — despite the fact that he himself used those exact programs to work abroad. We tear this apart through the lens of The Sovereign Individual and explain why the state is losing control.The Liberals also pushed a social media ban for anyone under 16. We explain why this creates a surveillance honeypot and won't stop a single kid with a VPN and some Bitcoin.Rosedale residents are now paying $200/month for private security patrols after a 30% spike in home invasions. We discuss what this means for the future of policing in Ontario and draw parallels to South Africa.Three Canadian by-elections are happening today. We preview what a Liberal majority means for the next three years under Carney.

Adam Back Satoshi Nakamoto — the New York Times investigation claims to have found Bitcoin's creator. We break down why it's clickbait. Plus: Iran accepts Bitcoin and USDT for Strait of Hormuz oil tanker tolls, Trump's World Liberty Financial meme coin disaster, and Canada's Liberal convention drops an exit tax bombshell.On this episode of the Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast, Joey and Len dig into the biggest stories of the week across Bitcoin, geopolitics, and Canadian politics.BITCOIN STORIES:The New York Times published a massive investigation claiming Adam Back is Satoshi Nakamoto based on weak circumstantial evidence like double-spacing and the word "dang." We explain why the trail is ice cold and why real Bitcoiners stopped caring about this years ago. Peter Todd, Hal Finney, Len Sassaman — the usual suspects get mentioned, but nobody's signing a message from the Genesis block anytime soon.A Bitcoiner lost over 5 BTC to a fake Ledger app downloaded from the Apple App Store. We break down exactly what went wrong, why you should never enter your seed phrase into any internet-connected device, and why Ledger's confusing app naming made this worse. This is a brutal but necessary reminder about self-custody security.Iran is reportedly setting up a toll system for the Strait of Hormuz, charging $1 per barrel of oil — roughly $2 million per supertanker. Payments accepted in Chinese yuan, Bitcoin, and USDT. We discuss whether this is real or saber-rattling and why no confirmed Bitcoin transaction has surfaced yet.Trump's World Liberty Financial token holders are getting invited to a Mar-a-Lago dinner on April 25th — after enduring a 95% drawdown. The project borrowed $75 million in stablecoins using their native token as collateral. We compare this to Terra Luna and FTX and explain why this is a disgrace.JP Morgan is launching a Bitcoin ETF at just 0.14% fees, and BlackRock is rolling out BITAS — a Bitcoin covered call income ETF. We explain why covered call strategies bleed over time using MSTY as a cautionary tale, and why you should just be buying corn at these levels instead.YouTube continues nuking Bitcoin channels — Bitcoin.com, Bitcoin All Caps, and Bitcoin Magazine all got hit recently. We discuss the broken incentive structure, bot-driven reporting, and why building on centralized platforms is always a risk.Nunchuk released an open-source CLI for AI agents to manage multi-sig Bitcoin wallets. We discuss why trusting AI with irreversible Bitcoin transactions is a terrible idea given how unreliable these models are week to week.CANADA STORIES:The Liberal Party convention featured a former Google executive proposing exit taxes and closing TN visas for Canadians leaving the country — despite the fact that he himself used those exact programs to work abroad. We tear this apart through the lens of The Sovereign Individual and explain why the state is losing control.The Liberals also pushed a social media ban for anyone under 16. We explain why this creates a surveillance honeypot and won't stop a single kid with a VPN and some Bitcoin.Rosedale residents are now paying $200/month for private security patrols after a 30% spike in home invasions. We discuss what this means for the future of policing in Ontario and draw parallels to South Africa.Three Canadian by-elections are happening today. We preview what a Liberal majority means for the next three years under Carney.

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

George Selgin is an American economist. Until his retirement in July 2025, he served as a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute, where he was the founding Director of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives and editor-in-chief of its online publication, Alt-M.He is Professor Emeritus of Economics at the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Honorary Professor at Francisco Marroquin University, and an associate editor of Econ Journal Watch.George Selgin is considered a Bitcoin OG, having participated in the original cypherpunk mailing list alongside Wei Dai and Nick Szabo—a forum that contributed to the ideas behind Bitcoin's creation. Hal Finney and Nick Szabo have both said that his work helped inspire the development of Bitcoin.He was among the first economists to study the economics of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.Selgin is also an expert on the history and economics of traditional metallic coinage. His book, Good Money, recounts the story of private coin minting during Great Britain's Industrial Revolution. He is widely regarded as a leading authority on Gresham's Law, the longstanding economic principle concerning the circulation of money.

In 2009, just days after Bitcoin launched, Hal Finney made a bold prediction: Bitcoin could one day be worth $10 million per coin. At a time when there were no users, no exchanges, and no price, his vision seemed impossible. This episode explores Finney's early insight, his contributions to cryptography and digital privacy, and why his forecast might be more relevant than ever today.SPONSORS✅ Ledn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nmj1gs2i.com/9W598/9B9DM/?source_id=podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Simply Bitcoin clients get 0.25% off their first loanNeed liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing.

Lately, Bruce Fenton has been on fire with his characterization of Bitcoin sellouts who put on suits in order to appeal to institutional investors. Cordially, these people are referred to as ”suitcoiners” -- and in this episode we're roasting them. Time stamps: 00:01:16 Introducing Bruce Fenton, the Wall Street guy who's turned into a cypherpunk 00:02:04 Bruce Fenton's Journey from Wall Street to Cypherpunk 00:02:36 Tokenization, Ravencoin & Bitcoin Maximalism 00:03:26 Early Bitcoin Ethos of Self-Sovereignty 00:09:53 Hal Finney's Vision for Bitcoin-Backed Banking 00:11:25 Bruce Fenton's Senate Campaign & Political Disillusionment 00:12:19 Limits of Political Change & The Swamp 00:16:25 Generational Shifts & Aging OGs 00:18:06 Campaign Funding with Bitcoin 00:21:14 Bruce Fenton's Filibuster Record 00:23:06 Video Games & Economics 00:28:42 Bitcoin as MMORPG 00:32:20 Maximalism & Community Schisms 00:40:09 5 Altcoins That Aren't Scams 00:45:51 Attack Vectors & Centralization 00:55:17 Legal Risks & Suppression 01:06:01 Libertarian Martyrs: A Tribute to Irwin Schiff, conviction, and cost of principles 01:09:05 Bitcoin Treasury Companies Critique 01:11:33 ETF Hype & Alienation 01:13:46 Store of Value vs Sound Money 01:28:21 Lightning Network Issues 01:31:31 Decline in Payments 01:32:20 Block Size Wars. Lost Innovation & Brain Drain 01:51:16 Satoshi's Roundtable History 02:02:45 Satoshi's Roundtable Impact 02:03:50 Moving to Dubai 02:27:07 Libertarianism and UAE 02:38:49 Cypherpunk Revival 02:42:00 Early Bitcoin Resources 02:47:37 Tribalism & Open Source 03:00:11 Closing Thoughts

"Cypherpunks escrevem código", "Se você quer mudar o mundo, não proteste. Escreva código!" Esses são exemplos de mantras que dominam o discurso dos programadores cypherpunks, ativistas digitais pela liberdade e a privacidade no ciberespaço. Mas será que somente código é suficiente para resolver todos os nossos problemas? Vamos ver o que o Hal Finney pensa sobre o assunto e aproveitamos para vincular com o atual caso envolvendo os desenvolvedores da carteira Samourai Wallet focada em privacidade no Bitcoin.Post do Otto (na publicação do vídeo ainda com apenas 3 curtidas enquanto o post original já tinha mais de 610 curtidas): https://x.com/ottosch_/status/2002847573007364292Texto do Hal Finey: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/library/politics-vs-technology/Entenda o caso Samourai: https://youtu.be/kID2mOJF63kAjude os desenvolvedores de privacidade no Bitcoin: https://billandkeonne.org/Gravado no bloco 929090APOIE O CANAL https://bitcoinheiros.com/apoie/⚡ln@pay.bitcoinheiros.comPara agendar uma CONSULTA PRIVADA com o Dov: https://consultorio.bitcoinheiros.com/Consulta pública: https://ask.arata.se/bitdov00:00 Introdução01:48 Quem foi Hal Finney e sua importância para o Bitcoin05:12 Apenas escrever código pode mudar o mundo?10:24 O texto "Politics vs Technology" de Hal Finney12:09 A perseguição aos desenvolvedores da Samourai Wallet17:20 O código não elimina a realidade política18:13 O que foi a proposta Clipper Chip?24:25 A proibição de exportação do PGP nos Estados Unidos28:14 As garantias da 5ª Emenda ainda funcionam nos EUA?33:27 A importância de vitórias políticas para proteger a privacidade43:41 Alinhamento político é importante para o Bitcoin?48:16 Monero é uma shitcoin?49:57 Como ajudar os desenvolvedores da Samourai Wallet (Bill e Keonne)Escute no Fountain Podcasts (https://fountain.fm/join-fountain)para receber e enviar satoshinhos no modelo Value4ValueSIGA OS BITCOINHEIROS:Site: https://www.bitcoinheiros.comTwitter: https://www.x.com/bitcoinheirosAllan - https://www.x.com/allanraicherDov - https://x.com/bitdovBecas - https://x.com/bksbk6Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinheirosFacebook: https://www.fb.com/bitcoinheirosPodcast: https://anchor.fm/bitcoinheirosMedium: https://medium.com/@bitcoinheirosCOMO GUARDAR SEUS BITCOINS?Bitcoinheiros recomendam o uso de carteiras Multisig com Hardware Wallets de diferentes fabricantes ou próprias.Para ver as carteiras de hardware que recomendamos, acesse https://www.bitcoinheiros.com/carteirasVeja os descontos e clique nos links de afiliados para ajudar o canalPor exemplo, para a COLDCARD - https://store.coinkite.com/promo/bitcoinheirosCom o código "bitcoinheiros" você ganha 5% de desconto na ColdCardPlaylist "Canivete Suíço Bitcoinheiro"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgcVYwONyxmg-KH5bwzMU4sdyMbVMPqwbPlaylist "Carteiras Multisig de Bitcoin"https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgcVYwONyxmi74PiIUSnGieNIPqmtmdjWISENÇÃO DE RESPONSABILIDADE:Este conteúdo foi preparado para fins meramente informativos.NÃO é uma recomendação financeira nem de investimento.As opiniões apresentadas são apenas opiniões.Faça sua própria pesquisa.Não nos responsabilizamos por qualquer decisão de investimento que você tomar ou ação que você executar inspirada em nossos vídeos.P.S. para os buscadoresSomos bitcoinheiros, não bitconheiros, nem bitconheros, bitcoinheros, biticonheiros, biticonheros ou biticoinheros.O Dov é bitcoinheiro, não bitconheiro, nem bitconhero, bitcoinhero, biticonheiro, biticonhero ou biticoinhero.É Bitcoin, não Bitcon e nem Biticoin :)

In dieser Folge sprechen wir mit Emzy über den Bitcoin-Mempool und das Tool, das heute fast jeder Bitcoiner kennt: Mempool.space. Wir klären, was der Mempool eigentlich ist, ob er "überlaufen" kann und wie zuverlässig die angezeigten Transaktionsgebühren wirklich sind. Außerdem schauen wir uns an, welche Informationen sich aus frisch geminten Blöcken herauslesen lassen und ob Nutzer beim Einsatz von Mempool.space ausgespäht werden könnten. Zum Schluss werfen wir noch einen Blick auf spannende historische Transaktionen – von Hal Finney bis zum Genesis Block – und klären die Frage, welchen praktischen Nutzen Mempool.space im Bitcoin-Alltag hat. Du besitzt einen größeren Betrag an Bitcoin & benötigst Unterstützung bei der sicheren Aufbewahrung? Dann melde dich gerne bei uns: aufbewahrung@bitcoinverstehen.info

Le créateur du Bitcoin reste l'un des plus grands mystères de l'ère numérique. Derrière le pseudonyme Satoshi Nakamoto se cache un individu — ou peut-être un groupe — qui, en 2008, a révolutionné la finance mondiale sans jamais révéler sa véritable identité.Tout commence le 31 octobre 2008, lorsqu'un document de neuf pages, un white paper intitulé Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System, est publié sur une liste de diffusion cryptographique. Satoshi y décrit une idée radicale : un système de monnaie électronique décentralisé, sans banque ni autorité centrale, reposant sur un registre public sécurisé par la cryptographie — la blockchain. Quelques mois plus tard, en janvier 2009, il met le concept en pratique en lançant le premier logiciel Bitcoin et en minant le tout premier bloc, connu sous le nom de genesis block.Satoshi laisse dans ce bloc un message resté célèbre : “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” — un clin d'œil à la crise financière et une critique implicite du système bancaire. Bitcoin naît donc comme un acte de défiance envers les institutions financières traditionnelles.Pendant environ deux ans, Satoshi échange sur des forums avec d'autres passionnés de cryptographie, corrige des bugs, améliore le protocole et explique sa vision d'une monnaie libre et incorruptible. Puis, en avril 2011, il disparaît soudainement, cessant toute communication. Son dernier message évoque simplement son souhait de “passer à autre chose”. Depuis, plus aucune trace.Qui est-il ? Les théories abondent. Certains pensent à un cryptographe solitaire (comme Hal Finney, premier utilisateur de Bitcoin), d'autres à un collectif d'informaticiens. Des noms célèbres ont été avancés : le mathématicien Nick Szabo, le programmeur australien Craig Wright (qui prétend être Satoshi, sans preuve concluante), ou encore des chercheurs du MIT. Mais aucun n'a pu être formellement identifié.Satoshi posséderait environ 1 million de bitcoins, soit plusieurs dizaines de milliards de dollars — jamais dépensés à ce jour. Ce silence alimente la légende : un créateur anonyme, riche au-delà de toute mesure, mais resté invisible, presque éthique dans son retrait.Aujourd'hui, le mystère de Satoshi Nakamoto est devenu partie intégrante du mythe fondateur du Bitcoin. Son invention a bouleversé l'économie mondiale, inspiré des milliers de cryptomonnaies et ouvert la voie à une révolution technologique et philosophique : celle d'un monde où la confiance ne reposerait plus sur les institutions, mais sur le code. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Celebrating White Paper Day Eve, the 17th anniversary of the Bitcoin white paperGuest Phil Champagne discusses the second edition of The Book of Satoshi, which now includes newly released private email exchanges from early Bitcoin contributors revealed through the COPA v. Craig Wright lawsuitChampagne explains how these emails deepen our understanding of Satoshi Nakamoto's thinking and confirm that Bitcoin's creator was likely a single individual, not a teamInsights into Satoshi's mindset, motivations, and Austrian economics background—his aim to build a decentralized monetary system free from third partiesDiscussion of Bitcoin's early forum culture, featuring figures like Hal Finney, Gavin Andresen, Martti Malmi, and James DonaldPhil recalls Satoshi's elegant defense of Bitcoin as “digital gold that can be transmitted electronically,” countering Peter Schiff's criticisms before they existedA deep dive into Satoshi's genius in solving the Byzantine Generals Problem and inventing the difficulty adjustment, enabling digital scarcityChampagne reflects on the importance of Satoshi disappearing, decentralizing Bitcoin's ownership and ensuring its neutralityThe hosts discuss how early skepticism and problem-solving exchanges shaped Bitcoin's robust designClosing thoughts on Bitcoin's evolution—Layer 2, privacy, and the belief that today's challenges will be solved just as the “impossible” Byzantine problem once was Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin. Learn more at swan.com/private. Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Learn more at swan.com/vault.

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Jay Berg joined Bitcoin in 2010 and became the first person to tweet about BTCUSD when the price hit a new high of $12. In this episode, he talks about why most Bitcoiners are wrong in their recent filter debate and how SidePit aims to fix trading. Time stamps: 00:01:57 - Hot take: Maxis wrong, shitcoining new Bitcoining 00:03:00 - Bitcoin kernel: Litecoin, Ethereum, Zcash, Lightning, Liquid 00:03:23 - Bitcoin failed as P2P cash 00:04:09 - Filters vs. OP_RETURN debate 00:05:18 - Luke Dash Jr. fork prediction 00:05:45 - Original sin: No OP_CTV (BIP 119) 00:06:47 - 2017 civil war: Gavin Andresen, Mike Hearn 00:07:45 - Craig Wright conspiracy 00:08:42 - Wright intro: Bitcoin Belle, Gavin signing (2015) 00:09:32 - Debate with Nick Szabo 00:10:02 - Szabo denies Satoshi; Hal Finney, John Nash possibles 00:11:05 - Civil war apology 00:12:08 - Shitcoiner as new maxi 00:12:42 - Code over 21M meme 00:13:58 - Jay's background: Bloomberg, EURUSD 00:14:49 - 1998 digital cash, double spend 00:15:39 - Fortress HFT 00:17:03 - Bitcoin discovery (2009) 00:18:36 - BTCUSD tweets: Newberg Consulting 00:20:00 - 2010-2014 decentralized era 00:21:10 - Roger Ver adoption (2011) 00:21:30 - BitMEX on 2010 data debates 00:22:01 - OP_RETURN war: Counterparty, Omni 00:22:34 - Ethereum rise 00:23:13 - CP FUD on chain 00:23:36 - Cognitive dissonance 00:24:30 - Ethereum wars: Jimmy Song, Samson Mow 00:25:01 - Ethereum scales Bitcoin tweet 00:27:11 - Plebs control post-2017 00:28:05 - 21M changeable 00:29:06 - BIP 42: Pieter Wuille 00:30:23 - Security budget FUD 00:30:57 - Ethereum VM anti-pattern 00:32:25 - Rock-paper-scissors example 00:35:03 - MEV in DeFi 00:38:12 - Ethereum scales post-war 00:38:45 - Roger Ver buy Core attempt 00:38:52 - Luke Jr. block increase 00:39:38 - OP_CTV from no two-way peg 00:40:05 - Blocked by Adam Back 00:41:36 - Full RBF issue 00:42:10 - Sponsor: Layer2 Labs, Paul Sztorc, Drivechain (BIP 300) 00:42:35 - Sidechains: Thunder, Zside, BitAsset, EthSide 00:43:45 - Litecoin BIP 300 test 00:44:26 - Lightning not Bitcoin 00:45:44 - Sponsor: Citrea ZK rollup 00:46:02 - DeFi, Tornado Cash on Bitcoin 00:47:29 - OP_RETURN bytes need 00:50:02 - Lightning custodians 00:50:58 - Lightning as Bitcoin how? 03:26:01 - Zcash soft fork (2013) 03:26:42 - Trump Ethereum: World Liberty 03:27:50 - BIP 300, OP_CTV excitement 03:28:38 - Stubborn fork potential 03:28:49 - Stamp JPEG issue 03:29:11 - Luke Jr. denial 03:30:28 - No real JPEGs 03:32:24 - Gloria Zhao attack 03:32:54 - Matthew Kratter channel 03:33:21 - Mechanic handler theory 03:34:38 - Luke lost Bitcoin 03:35:48 - Richard Heart Hex debate 03:37:20 - Maxi used ETH 03:37:51 - Gresham's law 03:38:56 - Jason Lowery defense 03:40:31 - Naka, David Bailey 03:41:34 - Maxi cycle 03:42:23 - Cult elements 03:42:52 - Hypocrisy: Dogecoin, Litecoin 03:43:30 - Freedom Index: Monero, Zcash, Pirate, Zano, Nym 03:45:43 - Nym mixnet 03:46:44 - Zano tokens, FUSD 03:48:23 - Roger Ver Zano 03:49:40 - Saberhagen Cryptonote 03:51:55 - Alpha vs beta 03:55:10 - Ethereum leveraged BTC 03:56:21 - Opportunity 03:58:21 - Dorsey funding 03:58:51 - Renaissance or burn 03:59:30 - Number up vs fundamentals 04:00:28 - Success/failure 04:02:17 - Laszlo Pizza fear 04:03:00 - Swaps 04:03:24 - Lightning failure 04:04:30 - Platforms differences 04:05:56 - Shitcoiners new 04:07:20 - No blockchain solve? 04:08:49 - 2010-14 decentralized 04:09:40 - Mt. Gox exchanges 04:10:59 - SidePit swaps 04:11:18 - Follow: sidpit.com, JAYBNY 04:11:51 - Launch Q404:15:01 - Next: Sean Bowe Tachyon 04:15:13 - Sponsors: SideShift, Citrea, LayerTwo Labs, Bitcoin dot com News, Noones

Benjamin Wallace's new book is The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto.   It's the greatest whodunit. Whoever created Bitcoin became the world's richest person, yet we don't know who he is. In fact, we don't even know if it's one person. There have been other cases where identities have been hidden for a while: Mysterious Whistleblowers (Deep Throat) Mysterious Authors (Ferrante, Klein, Publius) Mysterious Artists (Banksy) Mysterious Spies / Hackers (Cambridge Five, QAnon figureheads, Cicada 3301) However, nothing tops the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto. Watch my interview with Benjamin Wallace on the WanderLearn Show: Watch the Video Interview Questions for Benjamin Wallace In 60 seconds, tell us why we should be curious about who Satoshi Nakamoto was. What's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is more than one person? What's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is dead? Assuming he's alive, what's the percentage chance that Satoshi Nakamoto will voluntarily reveal himself in his old age or via a dead man's switch video? Who are your top 4 candidates for Satoshi Nakamoto? If those 4 candidates are in a pie chart, how big is the 5th piece of the pie: the Someone Else slice?  Although Nakamoto's OPSEC was impeccable, is it realistic to believe that he faked his Britishisms, his double-spacing after periods, and potentially running his prose & code through a stylometry mixer because he was certain that Bitcoin would become a multi-trillion-dollar asset? What new insights have you had since you wrote the book? What's the percentage chance that we will definitively solve this mystery like we solved the Deep Throat mystery? Or will the ending be more like Forrest Fenn (e.g., a partial conclusion because we know the treasure was found and by whom, but we don't know where)?  What surprised you in your investigation? It seems you want Nakamoto to be Hal Finney, but it's hard to believe he didn't tap into the fortune when his life was on the line. And why not admit to being Nakamoto when he was on his deathbed? Perhaps to protect his family from assaults? Perhaps because he collaborated with someone else and doesn't want to unmask him. But then he could admit that he was part of the Satoshi team and leave it at that. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? In his book, Wallace writes that any plausible Nakamoto candidate should have the following characteristics: Software tools Coding quirks Age Geography Schedule Use of English Nationality Prose style Politics Life circumstances (How had Nakamoto found the time to launch Bitcoin? Why had he left the project when he did?" Resume ("I'm not a lawyer.") Emotional range (humble, confident, testy, appreciative) Motivation to create Bitcoin Rationale, and the foresight and skill, to create a bulletproof pseudonym (Who would bother wiping a crime scene clean before it was a crime scene? Who was already that good at privacy in 2008?) Monkish capacity to renounce a fortune Although this list severely restricts who Satoshi Nakamoto could be, it still leaves countless possibilities. Wallace, who has been trying to crack this mystery for 15 years, has yet to meet a candidate who checks all the boxes. Wallace refrains from declaring that he has solved the mystery, even though countless "detectives" have already done so. He interviews people who tell him, with 100% certainty, that Satoshi Nakamoto is: Nick Szabo James A. Donald Adam Back Hal Finney Peter Todd (according to HBO) Elon Musk Numerous other options It's tempting to select what you think is the most viable candidate, throw in a heavy dose of confirmation bias, and declare, "Mystery solved, Sherlock!" Plenty have done so. It requires great restraint to resist the temptation of calling it a day, and instead, persevere pugnaciously like Wallace has in what is the greatest whodunit of the 21st century.  Many suspects seem highly implausible. Elon Musk, for example, is a bombastic self-promoter who would love to proclaim he was the genius behind Bitcoin. It's unimaginable why he would keep his mouth shut. Hal Finney was a sincere, honest, and good guy. As he said many times when he was dying of ALS, he had no reason NOT to reveal that he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Therefore, it's not him, even though it would provide a neat explanation as to why the old Satoshi Nakamoto bitcoins haven't moved.  Adam Back is plausible, although ex-cypherpunk Jon Callas says, "The primary argument against Adam Back is he couldn't keep his mouth shut." Still, an engrossing 3-part documentary argues that Nakamoto is Adam Back. Here's the final episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfcvX0P1b5g  Is Nick Szabo Satoshi Nakamoto? For several years, I believed Nick Szabo was Satoshi Nakamoto. It was an unoriginal deduction since Szabo is a popular choice among amateur Nakamoto detectives. Indeed, Szabo was one of Wallace's prime candidates for a long time. However, in his book, Wallace explains why Szabo has too many strikes against him: Szabo is a scatterbrain when it comes to projects. He doesn't focus on one thing for years. He juggles 150 balls. Nakamoto was laser-focused for 18 months. He told Jeremy Clark that Szabo "seemed to think that his bit gold was better" than Bitcoin. Clark also said Szabo is an "incoherent" presenter, whereas Nakamoto was "lucid."  Although Szabo is intensely private, he's not a complete recluse. He likes sharing ideas and getting public recognition.  Minor point: Satoshi Nakamoto wrote, "I'm not a lawyer," but Szabo is one. Although these points suggest Szabo is unlikely to be Satoshi, Szabo remains a strong Nakamoto candidate, given the absence of a perfect candidate. Besides, Clark's points are easily refuted. Just because Szabo implied Bitgold was better than Bitcoin means little. Szabo could say that to shake off people who think he's Satoshi. Or he could genuinely believe that aspects of Bitgold were superior to Bitcoin. Clark said Szabo "seemed to think..." He didn't say, "Szabo emphatically said..." Also, I listened to Szabo speak for 2.5 hours on the Tim Ferriss Show, and he sounded plenty lucid to me.  Szabo is a decent speaker. Naturally, Szabo always denies he's Satoshi. As Wallace says, denying you're not the guy proves nothing. Mark Felt was an obvious suspect for being the Deep Throat in the Watergate scandal. He denied for decades. And guess what? He was Deep Throat! Sometimes the most obvious suspect is the criminal (think O.J. Simpson). Is James A. Donald Satoshi Nakamoto? After reading The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto, I added another suspect to my short list: James A. Donald. Satoshi Nakamoto used the rare term "hosed" a few times. Donald did so twice.  Furthermore, Donald was the first person to respond to Satoshi Nakamoto's original Bitcoin post, albeit in a critical way. He has various other attributes that Satoshi Nakamoto shares (read the book to see them all).  However, Donald is rough around the edges, whereas Satoshi Nakamoto was silky smooth, polite, and unoffensive. Again, James A. Donald is no slam dunk candidate. Nobody is. Hence, the mystery endures.  The only negative aspect about this book is that it may provide too much detail for the casual reader with limited interest in this mystery. If you're just looking for the answer, I'll tell you now: we do not know who Satoshi Nakamoto is.  For Satoshi sleuths, there is no better resource than The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto. It delves deeper and wider than any video, article, or book about the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. Believe me, I've gone down that rabbit hole. Why should we care who Satoshi Nakamoto is? Many argue we don't need to know who Satoshi Nakamoto is because: Knowing his identity could taint the "immaculate conception" of Bitcoin because we might learn that Satoshi Nakamoto was an asshole. We should respect Satoshi Nakamoto's right to privacy. He obviously wanted to be pseudonymous, so let him be. If Satoshi Nakamoto is alive, it would imbue him with too much power, especially over the Bitcoin protocol.  I strongly disagree with this lack of curiosity. Why? There's a chance that in the 25th century, historians will consider Bitcoin one of the top 10 inventions of all time. I'm not saying that Bitcoin will be around in the 25th century, but something like it will exist and be the global currency, and historians will link its existence to Bitcoin. In 2001, Arthur C. Clarke predicted that by 2016, "All existing currencies are abolished. A universal currency is adopted based on the 'megawatt hour.'" Eight years before Clarke's prediction, Bitcoin was created. Although Clarke was wrong about other currencies being abolished,  Bitcoin's value is loosely correlated with its energy consumption. I explain why Bitcoin is worth anything. Consider the Top 10 Inventions and Their Inventors Imagine if we didn't know who these inventors were: The Printing Press - Johannes Gutenberg (c. 1440): This invention revolutionized communication, allowing for the mass production of books and the widespread dissemination of knowledge, leading to the Renaissance and the Scientific Revolution. The Electric Light Bulb - Thomas Edison (1879): While others experimented with electric lighting, Edison created a practical, long-lasting, and commercially viable incandescent light bulb, which transformed society by extending the day and enabling new industries. The Telephone - Alexander Graham Bell (1876): The telephone revolutionized long-distance communication, enabling people to speak to each other across vast distances in real time. The Steam Engine - James Watt (1778): Watt's improvements to earlier steam engines significantly increased their efficiency, powering the Industrial Revolution and leading to the mechanization of factories, transportation, and other industries. The Automobile - Karl Benz (1885): Benz is credited with creating the first practical automobile powered by an internal combustion engine, ushering in the age of personal transportation and reshaping urban and rural life. Alternating Current (AC) Electrical System - Nikola Tesla (late 1880s): While Edison championed direct current (DC), Tesla's work on AC made it possible to transmit electricity over long distances, laying the groundwork for modern electrical grids. The Airplane - Orville and Wilbur Wright (1903): The Wright brothers achieved the first successful controlled, powered flight of a heavier-than-air aircraft, fundamentally changing travel, commerce, and warfare. Penicillin - Alexander Fleming (1928): Fleming's discovery of the first antibiotic revolutionized medicine by providing a cure for many bacterial infections, saving millions of lives. The Internet / World Wide Web - Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn (Internet, 1970s) & Tim Berners-Lee (World Wide Web, 1989): These inventions created a global network of information and communication, transforming almost every aspect of modern society, from business and education to personal life. The Computer - Charles Babbage (early 19th century): Babbage's designs for the "Analytical Engine" laid the theoretical groundwork for modern computers. Later, inventors like John Atanasoff, Alan Turing, and others developed the first electronic and programmable computers. Imagine if we had no clue who invented penicillin or the telephone. Wouldn't historians do their best to figure that out, especially since they were recent and impactful inventions? Would you just shrug your shoulders and say, "Who cares? My telephone works." Sure, many wouldn't give a shit. However, for other, more curious minds, we'd like to know.  Major Inventions with Unknown Inventors Here are four major inventions whose creator is a mystery: The Wheel: The invention of the wheel is one of the most important technological advancements in human history, enabling transportation and mechanization. Archaeological evidence suggests it originated in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC, but there is no record of who first conceived of it. The challenge wasn't just creating the wheel itself, but also the wheel-and-axle system, which required precise engineering. Writing: The development of writing systems enabled the permanent storage and transmission of information, transforming human society. The earliest known writing system, cuneiform, emerged in Sumer (ancient Mesopotamia) around 3400 BC. However, like the wheel, it was likely the result of a gradual process of development by many different people, not the work of a single inventor. Fire making: Some person probably rubbed two sticks together, and the rest is history. Since we can't know who that individual was, it would still be fascinating to know where it started and if it was developed in more than one place independently, like Calculus.  Bitcoin: Yeah, it's a major invention. It's been the best-performing asset since 2010, it's worth more than any company, and Satoshi Nakamoto is the wealthiest person ever. It has sparked a multi-trillion-dollar industry in just 15 years. So, yes, it's important, and yet we don't know who created it. Verdict: 10 out of 10 stars! Admittedly, I'm a Bitcoin fan who has produced many videos and articles about the first cryptocurrency, so I'm biased. Still, if you love a perplexing mystery, you will love trying to solve this one. The good news is that we haven't solved it yet.  My Satoshi Nakamoto Fantasy There's a good chance that Satoshi Nakamoto is around my age. If so, he also has a 30-year life expectancy.  I hope that in 2050, a video appears on the Internet that shows an old man who says, "I am Satoshi Nakamoto. To prove it, I will do what no Satoshi pretender has been able to do: move the 'Satoshi' coins that have been dormant since I mined them in 2009." He records himself and his computer screen, and with a few clicks and keyboard taps, the transactions get broadcast onto the Bitcoin blockchain for all to see.    Next, he says, "I am donating my one million bitcoins to the Bitcoin Core for ongoing maintenance and to the following charities." Or perhaps he'll use the one million Bitcoins to create a Bitcoin node on the Moon. Or perhaps he will "burn" his Bitcoin, reducing the total BTC supply to 20 million coins, not 21 million. Regardless, I hope Nakamoto will finally unmask himself, just like Mark Felt (aka Deep Throat) did when he was 91 (he died at 95).  Yeah, this fantasy is unlikely, but we can dream, can't we? Connect Send me an anonymous voicemail at SpeakPipe.com/FTapon You can post comments, ask questions, and sign up for my newsletter at https://wanderlearn.com. If you like this podcast, subscribe and share!  On social media, my username is always FTapon. Connect with me on: Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr   Sponsors 1. My Patrons sponsored this show! Claim your monthly reward by becoming a patron for as little as $2/month at https://Patreon.com/FTapon 2. For the best travel credit card, get one of the Chase Sapphire cards and get 75-100k bonus miles! 3. Get $5 when you sign up for Roamless, my favorite global eSIM with its unlimited hotspot & data that never expires! Use code LR32K 4. 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Blockstream chief executive Adam Back makes a huge Bitcoin prediction, confirming Hal Finney was right that the Bitcoin price will reach $10,000,000 per BTC along with a $200 trillion market cap. “A sustainable and scalable $100-$200 trillion trade front-running hyperbitcoinization. Scalable enough for most big listed companies to move to BTC treasury.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bitcoin 14. yaşında ve hala tam anlaşılmıyor: Dijital para mı, elektronik altın mı, yoksa başka bir şey mi? Neden belirli özellikleri var ve neden 'mükemmel' özel değil? Bu yayın, Bitcoin'in neden şeffaf olduğunu ve bu şeffaflığın bir zorunluluk olup olmadığını derinlemesine inceliyor.Yazar, Bitcoin'in özünün ve varoluş nedeninin "bütünlük" (integrity) olduğunu vurguluyor. Satoshi'nin temel hedefi, sağlıklı paraya dönüş, yani paranın bütünlüğünü yeniden tesis etmekti. Kişisel bütünlük anonimlikle çelişse de, Bitcoin'deki bütünlük, verinin doğruluğu, tamlığı ve tutarlılığı anlamlarına gelir.Bitcoin'in getirdiği veri bütünlüğü, kullanıcıların özel anahtarlarının yanı sıra, kamusal bilgilerin tam, doğrulanabilir şekilde bozulmamış ve tamamen şeffaf olmasından kaynaklanır. Bu şeffaflık, doğrulanabilirliğin temelidir ve bu sayede başkalarına güvenmek zorunda kalmadan paraya sahip olabilir, sistemin bütünlüğünü kontrol edebiliriz. Örneğin, sistemde hile olup olmadığını, ne kadar Bitcoin olduğunu güven gerektirmeden doğrulayabiliriz. Güven gerektirmeyen bu kamusal veri bütünlüğü için enerji şarttır. Geleneksel bankacılık sistemleri veya yakında çıkacak CBDC'ler (Merkez Bankası Dijital Paraları) gibi diğer sistemler ise, veri bütünlüğünü sağlamak için güvenmek zorunda olduğumuz merkezi anahtarlara dayanır.Sistemin bütünlüğünü herkes için kolayca doğrulanabilir kılmak adına bir dereceye kadar şeffaflık şart olsa da, yazar net bir şekilde belirtiyor: Bitcoin daha özel olmalı ve olacak. Bunun en temel nedenlerinden biri, gözetimin özgürlüklerimizi kısıtlaması ve insan onuruna doğrudan bir saldırı olmasıdır. Gözetim, farkında olsak da olmasak da davranışlarımızı etkiler. İnternetteki HTTPS'ye geçiş gibi, Bitcoin için de mahremiyet katmanlarına acilen ihtiyacımız var. Lightning Network gibi üst katmanlar hız ve mahremiyet açısından şimdiden daha iyi ve gelecekteki sistemler (Hal Finney'nin bahsettiği Bitcoin destekli bankalar gibi) tasarımları gereği özel olacak.Özellikle, yakın zamanda hayatımıza girecek CBDC'ler total gözetim ve kontrol getirme potansiyeli taşıyor. Merkez bankaları, kimin ne zaman, ne kadar ve ne için harcama yapacağını merkezi ve otoriter bir şekilde belirleyebilecek. Bu dijital gözetim ve kontrol tehdidi karşısında Bitcoin bir sığınak sunuyor. Bu nedenle, otoriteler tarafından düzenleme ve yasaklama baskısı kaçınılmaz olacaktır; çünkü merkez bankacılarının bakış açısıyla, insanlar bu kontrollü sistemden kaçış yolu arayacaklardır ve otoriteler bu "kaçış kapılarını kapatmak" isteyecektir.Yazarın mesajı açık: Sağlıklı para tek başına yeterli değil, mahremiyet de şarttır. Özgür düşünce, özgür eylem, ifade özgürlüğü ve serbest ticaretin temelinde bu ikisi yatar. Bitcoin sistemi, işleyişinin temelinde çoğu insanın dürüst olduğuna dair bir güven barındırır. Bütünlük, takma adlar (pseudonymity) aracılığıyla sağlanır; bu, sistemin anahtarıdır. Bu bölüm, Bitcoin'in temel bütünlük prensibini, şeffaflığın gerekliliğini, mahremiyet arayışını ve dijital çağın getirdiği gözetim tehdidi karşısında Bitcoin'in konumunu derinlemesine ele alıyor.Kaynak

A week after Bitcoin went live in 2009, BTC Legend Hal Finney predicted each bitcoin a value of about $10 Million. The man running the first node saw farther than most ever will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I dive into updated 2025 Bitcoin price predictions backed by historical cycles, macroeconomic trends, and technological developments. We explore Hal Finney's $10M BTC vision, global market pressures, quantum threats, and why Bitcoin may still be just getting started. Outline (ChatGBT):HEREHalving & ATH Milestones: HEREBitcoin Four-Year Cycle Overview (eToro): HEREUnused Power in Canada: HEREMining as Grid Balancer & Synergy: HERE & HERELeading Corporate Players (Quantum Computing): HERE HEREBond Market Stress: HEREChina Property Slump (Reuters & Bloomberg): HERE & HEREBitcoin Exchange Reserves (CryptoQuant): HEREOrder Book Depth – BTC/USD (Bitcoinity): HERECrypto Fear & Greed Index: HEREBitcoin Market Overview (CoinMarketCap): HEREBegin the Duel, Win the DaySupport the show

Crypto kidnappings & "wrench attacks" are surging globally. Charlie & Colin break down real cases, from Ledger CEO torture to NYC penthouse hostage drama, plus essential security tips to protect yourself from physical Bitcoin theft.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 12,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie and Colin dive deep into the dark side of crypto wealth - the rising amount of physical attacks, kidnappings, and torture targeting Bitcoin holders. From the Ledger co-founder's mutilation in France to wild NYC penthouse hostage situations involving crack cocaine and air fryers, they explore real cases and share Jameson Lopp's security wisdom.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com**Notes:**• Ledger co-founder kidnapped 2 days, fingers cut• American tourist lost $125K in London scam• Italian held 17 days, $28M crypto extorted• 90+ officers in French rescue operation• Attacks started with Hal Finney in 2014• Most incidents happen in Europe/AsiaTimestamps:00:00 Start01:08 What is a wrench attack?05:33 Jameson Lopp08:19 3 Types of attacks09:34 Kidnapping (Ledger Case)12:19 Kidnapping (French Father Case)13:03 Attempted Abduction (France Daughter of CEO)14:59 Arch Network15:31 Wrench Attack Tracker19:10 Hostage (American Tourist London)22:08 Different custody setups24:34 Hostage (Kentucky Crypto King)30:58 Best practices-

Bitcoin might still be wildly undervalued—and Adam Back explains why. In this episode, we sit down with Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, early cypherpunk, and inventor of hashcash, the proof-of-work system that inspired bitcoin mining. Adam shares the story of receiving the first known email from Satoshi Nakamoto, why he didn't buy bitcoin until it hit $100, and how early ideas like b-money and bit gold shaped Satoshi's breakthrough. We explore the importance of a fixed supply, why halvings still move the market, and how doubt keeps bitcoin underpriced. Adam weighs in on treasury adoption, supply shocks, and whether this cycle could break the diminishing returns theory. We also discuss volatility, long-term thinking, and the $100 trillion opportunity bitcoin is unlocking.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Read Joe Burnett's new report, Repricing the Economy in Bitcoin: https://www.unchained.com/go/repricing-the-economy-in-bitcoin?utm_campaign=strivereport&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=tbf&utm_content=youtubeTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Why selling bitcoin is like playing against a rigged casino7:38 - Why Adam didn't buy bitcoin until it hit $10010:11 - Realizing bitcoin had bootstrapped into something real13:35 - The underrated role of Nick Szabo, Wei Dai, and Hal Finney19:24 - Why the 2008 financial crisis was perfect timing for bitcoin22:32 - Is bitcoin drifting from its cypherpunk roots?26:01 - How doubt keeps bitcoin undervalued27:52 - Why $10 million bitcoin is still possible31:19 - Why volatility makes bitcoin hard to sell36:36 - Why halvings still impact the price despite being predictable42:35 - Why this cycle could invalidate the diminishing returns theory46:14 - The global unbanked: a $100 trillion bitcoin market48:12 - The 200-week moving average as a price floor50:10 - Price reflexivity: why people buy because it's going up53:07 - The shrinking tradable supply and why halvings still matterWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained X: https://twitter.com/unchained→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production) on Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD→ Adam Back's Twitter: https://x.com/adam3us

DOWNLOAD YOUR COPY OF THE BITCOIN-FOR-BUSINESS QUICK START GUIDE This free, 27-page resource includes:Six ways ANY business can benefit from BitcoinSome of the best Bitcoin-only businesses to partner withKey Bitcoin concepts for people getting startedTariffs, mining, and monetary disorder — this week's panel dives into the growing tension between fiat fragility and Bitcoin's resilience. Trey Sellers (Unchained) and Jon Gordon (Satoshi Health Advisors) join Josh to unpack the Triffin Dilemma, why Bitcoin's hashrate keeps climbing, and how traditional markets are cracking under pressure. Plus: reflections on Hal Finney and his impact on Bitcoin.

In 2009, Hal Finney, one of Bitcoin's earliest adopters, ran a theoretical calculation to estimate Bitcoin's long-term value, suggesting a run-up of $10,000,000 per BTC. He assumed that if Bitcoin were to become the dominant global currency or a key store of value, its total market capitalization would need to match the world's total wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're dropping a show from Bitcoin Season 2, another podcast on Blockspace! If you enjoy the show, check it out on Spotify, Apple or wherever else you listen to podcasts! For today's Writer's Room, Colin and Charlie celebrate Running Bitcoin Day by picking through the Bitcoin Talk archives for a selection of Hal Finney's most prescient takes. Finney is famous for being the first person (after Satoshi) to run Bitcoin -- a claim to fame that involves receiving the first non-mining related transaction from Bitcoin's creator -- as well as being one of the earliest contributors to Bitcoin Core. Hal was highly active in Bitcoin's salad days and a prolific poster on Bitcoin Talk, where he provided his thoughts on Bitcoin's earliest versions, pontificated over the cryptocurrency's future, and shared ideas with its earliest adopters. Many of Hal's ideas and prognostications were incredibly incisive and clairvoyant -- almost frighteningly so -- hence the title of today's show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ICYMI (there were problems with the site mid-week), check out my forecasts for 2025, always one of my more popular pieces of the year.He has invented an entirely new digital system of money with the potential to change the world as we know it. He has watched it grow to a market cap of over two trillion dollars, with as many as 100 million users worldwide, including actual nations, and the US President promising a strategic bitcoin reserve in his 2024 election campaign. He has half the internet nosing about and trying to figure out who he is. His own coins are worth about $100 billion, making him one of the richest people on earth.Yet he has managed to stay completely unknown and anonymous. It is almost unbelievable.Never mind Big Foot, the Mary Rose or the Loch Ness Monster, the mystery of ‘Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?' is perhaps the greatest mystery the world has ever known - or not known.There have been thousands of investigative attempts, articles, blog posts and discussion groups involving probably millions of man hours dedicated to pinning down this man, with names bandied about from Elon Musk to little known computer scientists. They have all failed. Satoshi's identity is as bulletproof as his code.For my 2014 book, Bitcoin: the Future of Money?, from which today's piece is taken, I ventured on the same doomed journey. I spent many months poring over the 80,000 words Satoshi wrote in the three years he was active online, looking for clues. What unusual words did he use? Does he make any spelling mistakes? Does he have any quirky grammatical habits? I analysed it in such detail I can tell you where he places brackets, how he uses hyphens, even how many spaces he uses after a full stop and how that changed – all in the hope of finding idiosyncrasies that appear in the writing of other Cypherpunks - clues which might lead me to him.Profiling a genius – some broad brushstrokes‘I've had the good fortune to know many brilliant people over the course of my life, so I recognize the signs.' Hal FinneySatoshi reached such high levels of expertise in so many different fields that many believe he can't possibly be one person. He is a polymath. It is not just the breadth and depth of his knowledge, but, more importantly, its specificity that makes him unique.In order to first conceive a new system of electronic cash, one would have to have thought extensively about the nature of money and its history. Money is a subject that has found more interest in the last few years with the emergence of bitcoin, the 2000s bull market in gold, the financial crisis and the growth of libertarianism, but, in 2007–8, when bitcoin was conceived and first introduced, books and academic papers on the subject were few and far between. The subject did not have broad appeal.How many of those who cared actually had the ability to design a system like this? It is one thing declaring what needs to be done; it is another putting it into practice.Satoshi must have had expertise in computer coding, mathematics, databases, accounting, peer-to-peer systems, digital ownership, law, smart contracts, cryptography and monetary history.He had to have had experience in academia. The act of submitting a white paper, its presentation, the impeccable referencing – it all denotes academia, even government.It's also easy to infer from the way bitcoin was launched that Satoshi had experience in open-source tech start-ups.The resilience of the code suggests he had computer hacking experience. Moreover, his ability to keep his identity hidden, despite the fact that half the internet is trying to figure out who he is, suggests significant practical experience in staying anonymous. It also means he has the trust of those who know him, if anyone did, to keep his secret.Then there's the matter of his prose. It is consistent and of such a high standard it seems he must have had experience as a writer – perhaps he was a blogger, an academic or an author. He was also quite humble and dismissive of his ability in this regard. ‘I'm better with code than with words', he said.It's clear from his posts that he had the awareness to see shortcomings in his system, and the patience not to try to do too much too quickly. He had the foresight to perceive problems before they arose and the meticulousness to prepare for them. He appears to have remained calm and measured in the face of difficulty, but also of his own success. He treated those two imposters just the same. Signs of arrogance are hard to find.Then there's the way that bitcoin was introduced to the world. PR, like economics, is not an exact science. Sometimes something gains traction, sometimes it doesn't – and there's no explaining why. Bitcoin has been a PR masterstroke. The coverage it has received has been enormous. It gets more publicity than gold, which is the oldest form of money there is. Satoshi cannot take all of the credit for this, but he has to take some of it. He understood when to make his ideas known, at what point to release his creation into the open-source world and he had the self-efacement to let go of it for others to develop. He promoted his idea with huge under-statement – but the scheduled creation of bitcoins meant there would be no shortage of bitcoin-holders to do the promoting for him.So we can add an understanding of both PR and psychology to his list of qualities. His knowledge of how people on the internet, in the open source world and in large institutions work, allowed him to progress his creation.Finally, he has a certain honesty. Despite Bitcoin's similarities to a pyramid or Ponzi scheme, he never pumped-and- dumped his creation. Tempting though it must have been, he never sold the bitcoins he mined. That also suggests he already had money.There are not many people like this.From mathematics to computer programming to economics and monetary history to politics to PR and psychology to cryptography to business acumen and vision to plain old written English – in all of these fields he excelled. To cap it all, he's probably good-looking too.It's early in history to be drawing this sort of comparison, I know, but there are many parallels between Satoshi and Isaac Newton. Newton was a brilliant scientist and mathematician, of course, and an alchemist. But he was also Master of the Royal Mint. He redesigned England's monetary system, putting us onto the gold standard on which Britain's colossal progress during the next 200 years was built.If you haven't already, take a look at my buddy Charlie Morris's monthly gold report, Atlas Pulse. It is, in my view, the best gold newsletter out there, and, best of all, it's free. Sign up here.First instinctMany believe that Satoshi was Hal Finney, the veteran programmer, who invented reusable proof of works, one of the models on which bitcoin was based. This was my first instinct. Often such “first instincts”, for reasons I cannot begin to explain, prove correct. When Satoshi first announced bitcoin on the cryptography mailing list, nobody replied. The message was ignored for two days. In the short-attention-span land of the web, two days is a long time to wait for some feedback on something you've spent 18 months working on. Two days is a long time to wait when you might have nailed something Cypherpunks had been dreaming about for 20 years.The first reply came from Finney. Was he replying to himself in order to generate some interest and discussion – to bump his thread? Replying to your own posts, known as ‘sock-puppeting', is not uncommon. Let us pursue this line of thinking a little further.Finney was born in 1956 – in that same two-year golden window as so many computer-scientist geniuses that would change the world (from Bill Gates to Tim Berners-Lee to Steve Jobs) were born – and spent his life working on cryptographic systems. He was number two to Phil Zimmerman, the pioneer in the field, for many years at the Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) Corporation, where they developed the most widely used email encryption software in the world.Such were his beliefs in privacy, freedom, and Cypherpunk, Finney was known to spend many nights writing and developing code for free, just because he believed in the work.In 1993, he published the paper, ‘Detecting Double-Spending'. Solving the double-spending problem (ensuring the same money cannot be used twice) was, of course, the key problem with digital cash. It was what Satoshi was so excited about when he proposed Bitcoin. In 2004, Finney developed the ‘reusable proof-of-work' (RPOW) system, which coders regarded as a brilliant step forward – but his system never saw any economic use until b itcoin.Finney is one of the few people to have the background and expertise to have developed bitcoin – but he is also an obvious person to take an immediate interest.In his very first reply to Satoshi's announcement, he wrote:“As an amusing thought experiment, imagine that Bitcoin is successful and becomes the dominant payment system in use throughout the world. Then the total value of the currency should be equal to the total value of all the wealth in the world. Current estimates of total worldwide household wealth that I have found range from $100 trillion to $300 trillion. With 20 million coins, that gives each coin a value of about $10 million.”The comment shows extraordinary insight. Many now see this “amusing thought experiment” as inevitable. But could it also be somebody trying to get others excited? Very possibly.(By the way, ‘thought experiment' is an expression Satoshi himself uses – though it is not uncommon in coding circles).Of the many names touted as Satoshi, Finney's writing style is one of the few that match. The major difference is Satoshi used British spelling and Finney does not. There is a similar calm, understated tone, similar use of language, similar punctuation habits: two spaces after a full stop. In stylometrics tests carried out by John Noecker Jr., chief scientific officer at text analysis experts Juola & Associates, Finney consistently scored high. (However, veteran cypherpunk blogger, Nick Szabo, scored higher). Then I noticed both Finney and Satoshi had ‘@gmx.com' email addresses. (GMX is a free email provider based in Germany. Many Germans use GMX, while Americans and British tend to gravitate towards Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo. Today they would probably gravitate towards P rotonmail). Was this just coincidence – or was it a clue?Why did Satoshi disappear?In December 2010, Satoshi made his final post and then disappeared from the internet.Why?Perhaps to protect his anonymity in the face of rising interest from the media and, more significantly, the authorities: to protect his own safety as the WikiLeaks panic began to erupt. (After Wikileaks was shut out of the financial system, many began sending it bitcoin. The effect, ironically, was thus to make it an extraordinarily wealthy organisation).But there is also the possibility that he disappeared because he was ill.In 2009, Finney was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease – amyotrophic lateral sclerosis – the same disease from which Stephen Hawking suffered. It is, for the most part, fatal and claims its victims within two to five years. ‘My symptoms were mild at first,' he says, ‘and I continued to work, but fatigue and voice problems forced me to retire in early 2011. Since then the disease has continued its inexorable progression.' Finney, eventually died in August 2014.In March 2013 he said, ‘Today, I am essentially paralyzed. I am fed through a tube, and my breathing is assisted through another tube. I operate the computer using a commercial eye-tracker system. It also has a speech synthesizer, so this is my voice now. I spend all day in my power wheelchair. I worked up an interface using an Arduino so that I can adjust my wheelchair's position using my eyes. It has been an adjustment, but my life is not too bad. I can still read, listen to music, and watch TV and movies. I recently discovered that I can even write code. It's very slow, probably 50 times slower than I was before. But I still love programming and it gives me goals.'Could a terrible illness be the reason Satoshi withdrew?Finney was one of the first to mine bitcoins. What did he do with them?I mined several blocks over the next days. But I turned it off because it made my computer run hot, and the fan noise bothered me. In retrospect, I wish I had kept it up longer, but on the other hand, I was extraordinarily lucky to be there at the beginning. It's one of those glass half full, half empty things.The next I heard of Bitcoin was late 2010, when I was surprised to find that it was not only still going, bitcoins actually had monetary value. I dusted off my old wallet, and was relieved to discover that my bitcoins were still there. As the price climbed up to real money, I transferred the coins into an offline wallet, where hopefully they'll be worth something to my heirs. Those discussions about inheriting your bitcoins are of more than academic interest. My bitcoins are stored in our safe deposit box, and my son and daughter are tech-savvy. I think they're safe enough. I'm comfortable with my legacy.Finney sold many of his bitcoins in order to pay for medical care, many at around $100. Satoshi never moved his.If you are buying gold to protect yourself in these uncertain times, I recommend The Pure Gold Company. Pricing is competitive, quality of service is high. They deliver to the UK, the US, Canada and Europe or you can store your gold with them. More here.We are all SatoshiFinney was a key player in the development of Bitcoin, no doubt. He was one of the first to ask real questions. He managed to understand from the start the inner workings of the Bitcoin protocol and its potential. He explored the weaknesses in the Bitcoin code – one of them is even named 'the Finney Attack'. He had many exchanges with Satoshi on the Bitcoin forums as they progressed the code and developed new versions. He asked question after question. But these very exchanges show there were two people talking. On January 10th, 2009, for example, Finney publicly complained to Satoshi that Bitcoin had crashed when he tried to receive a transaction. If it was his own code, and he was transacting with himself, he would surely have quietly fixed it himself.Moreover, coders all agree that Finney's coding style – and the style of the comments written in the code – is different from Satoshi's. Also, Finney preferred to code in the language C, whereas Bitcoin is coded in C++. This is something Finney himself confirms: 'I've done some changes to the Bitcoin code, and my style is completely different from Satoshi's. I program in C, which is compatible with C++, but I don't understand the tricks that Satoshi used.'Shortly before the publication of this book, the Forbes journalist Andy Greenberg published an interview with Hal Finney. Finney was now too ill to even speak – he could only raise his eyebrows to say yes. His son showed Greenberg fifteen email exchanges between Satoshi and Finney from January 2009. They mainly focused on bugs Finney had found in the code, to which Satoshi replied with fixes - and notes of thanks. Greenberg was also shown Finney's bitcoin wallet – with the transfers between Satoshi and Finney made back in 2009. As Greenberg notes, the wallet evidence and the Gmail timestamps in the emails would have been hard to forge. To cap it all, there is the fact that in 2009, at precisely the same moment Satoshi sent time-stamped e-mails, Finney, a keen runner, was photographed in the middle of a ten-mile race. Nobody, not even Satoshi Nakamoto, can be in two places at once.Bitcoin could not have happened without the work of Finney.If Satoshi Nakamoto was several people, Finney might have been one of them. But if Satoshi is an individual, Hal Finney was not him. This is an extract from my 2014 book, Bitcoin: the Future of Money? I hear the audiobook's excellent. ;)If you missed them (there were problems with the site midweek), check out my forecasts for 2025. This is a public episode. 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In this episode of Swan Signal Live, the crew dives into topics shaping Bitcoin and the broader economy. They reflect on the anniversary of Bitcoin's first transaction between Satoshi and Hal Finney, celebrating Bitcoin's transformative history. Discussions explore the macroeconomic impact of inflation targets, fiscal dominance, and shifting Federal Reserve policies, highlighting Bitcoin's role as a hedge in an increasingly uncertain financial landscape. The crew also examines Bitcoin ETFs' explosive growth and their implications for adoption. Throughout, they emphasize the systemic challenges of fiat money and advocate for Bitcoin's potential to empower individuals globally. Catch this lively and insightful discussion for a deep dive into Bitcoin's past, present, and future. Start buying your first Bitcoin in just minutes, with no fees on your first $10k. Search "Swan Bitcoin" in your app store or visit swan.com/app.Put Bitcoin into your IRA and own your future. Check out swan.com/ira.Swan Vault makes advanced Bitcoin security simple. Secure your BItcoin in a multisignature vault that requires 2 of 3 keys to access. You hold two keys for complete control, but you don't have to go it along. Learn more at swan.com/vault.Swan Private helps HNWI, companies, trusts, and other entities go beyond legacy finance with BItcoin.

In this episode of the Coin Stories podcast, I speak with Fran Finney, the wife of Hal Finney, a pivotal figure in the Bitcoin community. We discuss the evolution of Bitcoin, Hal's legacy, and the impact of his work on the industry. Fran shares personal anecdotes about Hal, his optimism, and his vision for Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on the Running Bitcoin Challenge, a fundraiser for ALS research, and Fran's personal journey of resilience following her injury. The episode highlights the importance of community, the future of Bitcoin, and the ongoing fight against ALS. ---- Sign up for the challenge and join the Coin Stories Running Bitcoin Challenge team: https://secure.alsnetwork.org/goto/CoinStoriesPod ---- Check out Fran's first appearance on Coin Stories at https://youtu.be/rNGFlITup40 ---- Natalie's Promotional Links:  Secure your Bitcoin with collaborative custody and set up your inheritance plan with Casa: https://www.casa.io/natalie         For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Get 5000 sats when you download using this link and promo code COINSTORIES10: https://www.speed.app/sweepstakes-promocode/ River is where I DCA weekly and buy Bitcoin with the lowest fees in the industry: https://partner.river.com/natalie  Safely self-custody your Bitcoin with Coinkite and the ColdCard Wallet. Get 5% off: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie Bitcoin 2025 is heading to Las Vegas May 27-29th! Join me for my 4th Annual Women of Bitcoin Brunch! Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/hodl/event/bitcoin-2025   Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell ---- Guest Bio: Fran Finney, the wife of Hal Finney, met Hal when they were both undergraduate students at Caltech in the early 1970s. Fran pursued a career as a Physical Therapist, while enjoying the challenge of trying to keep up with her active, energetic, and brilliant husband on some of his many hobbies, which included running. On August 5, 2009, one week after their 30th Anniversary and seven months after Hal's now famous Bitcoin transaction, Hal was diagnosed with ALS. Their lives changed forever. Now Fran is determined to help find a cure for this horrific disease. The graduate of Caltech, Occidental College and USC is leading The Running Bitcoin Challenge, raising funds and awareness to help defeat ALS. ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

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In this lively episode of Mid Mic Crisis, hosts Bunchu and Chamber revisit one of the crypto world's greatest mysteries: the true identity of Bitcoin's elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The duo begins by reflecting on their AI-heavy previous episode, but quickly pivot to this week's main topic, spurred by the recent release of the HBO documentary *Money Electric*. They review the top candidates for Nakamoto—Hal Finney, Len Sassaman, Craig Wright, Nick Szabo, and the newly introduced contender, Peter Todd—discussing the evidence and theories surrounding each.The conversation takes a humorous turn as Chamber wrestles with "normies" struggling to understand advanced tech like AI and crypto, before diving deep into the betting markets predicting Satoshi's identity. The hosts highlight how Peter Todd has become a focal point of speculation, though they remain skeptical, rating him a 6 out of 10 likelihood. They close out the show with some fresh insights into Hal Finney and his fascinating connection to the Bitcoin origin story, leaving the mystery of Satoshi's identity open-ended, while continuing the long-running debate.Tune in for witty banter, conspiracy talk, and the ongoing question that continues to baffle the world: who really is Satoshi Nakamoto?Follow Us:Website: https://midmiccrisis.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midmiccrisisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/midmiccrisis/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mid.mic.crisis?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/MidMicCrisisNewsletter: https://mid-mic-crisis-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribeMMC Push Pass: https://ks-pages-119byl.web.app/pass/66db3c111db9a79db7fdaafeFireBrain AI: https://www.skool.com/firebrainPowered by @dGenNetworkWebsite: https://dgen.network/Bad Dadvice PodcastNew Dads giving hilariously bad advice about fatherhood, life and current events.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

Hal Finney is believed to have been the second bitcoiner after Satoshi and received the first bitcoin transaction.Today marks the tenth anniversary of his death on August 28th, 2014. We celebrate his life with his wife Fran Finney.Learn more about the Running Bitcoin Challenge and support Fran's mission to end ALS: https://runningbitcoin.usEPISODE: 138BLOCK: 858865PRICE: 1683 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/stream nostr account: https://primal.net/odell youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatch podcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatch stream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/ join the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chat(00:02:05) Remembering Hal Finney: 10th Anniversary(00:08:00) Fran Finney on Hal's Early Bitcoin Discussions(00:10:08) Hal Finney's Vision for Bitcoin(00:20:38) Running Bitcoin Challenge and Fran's Injury(00:32:04) Understanding ALS(00:41:06) Fran's Life and Hobbies(00:50:00) Hal Finney as a Father(01:00:02) Introduction of the Finney Prize(01:18:14) Committee and Prize Mechanics

La più grande comunità Bitcoin d'Europa è nei Paesi Bassi: racconti da Arnhem, la città dove sembra già di vivere nel Bitcoin standard.Inoltre: la discussa intervista fiume di Michael Saylor, gli sviluppatori NON decidono cos'è Bitcoin, il Kenya firma una partnership per il mining, Trump promette ai bitcoiner protezione e di liberare Ross Ulbricht, e Greenpeace USA si spacca dopo il fallimento della campagna Change the Code.It's showtime!

 New Sode of Glitter Ledger : Flooding of Crypto Arabian NightsGreetings from the Bul Jah Rab in Dubai where I'm bunking with Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud's wife; I've known her for years but I forget her name but we used do to off of the Gamma Gamma Gamma house at Ole Miss. I am in hiding from the Crypto Bros of Token2112 who want to stare at their phones, talk about nothing, and get a niche erotic experience from the Compliance Girls at TD Bank. As an 18th Generation Jewish Girl,  I have always trusted Saudi Royalty. Alas, When I heard my dear friend Sheik's wife, whose name I can't recall, was on a Crypto Panel on the  Titled Wen will DofWifHat ETF be easily tradeable in Guantanamo Bay's Black Market Silky Road,  I immediately fired up the jet in Coach straight to Dubai .Trudging through the floods of the UAE with my beat-up Rainbow Balmain Boots that I stole from a homeless man, I made it to a Glitter Ledger Safe house. Between Headwinds and Tailwinds and the Middle East, I am indeed most comfortable in torrential downpours, it's the best time for a Ponzi Scheme. Cue Arabian Nights Aladdin I digress. I made it to Glitter Ledger Safehouse Mumtaz Alhumdelay lah to greet my guest Master Daniel Masters Chairman of Coinshares, stepson of glamor model Deborah Moore and stepson to Bookmaker Gentleman Royalty “Butch” Victor Chandler respectively. That pedigree is something that NFT Solana Bera Hos like yours truly only dream about.  Alas if I wasn't so loyal to his current ex-wife and so thirsty for sideways JP Morgan information. I would have gladly swooped in post settlement and become Mrs. Glitter Masters. Throughout this interview I neglected to ask Danny what Coinshares does. Daniel is OG status in the circles of Hal Finney and Gordon Gekko alike. We first met on a Cold Night in New York City at my Table at Raos knee Deep in the Obama era of terrorist fist pumps, alongside the Winklevoss twins; I could easily tell them apart due to my time I spent on the costume set of Full House differentiating between MaryKate and Ashley. I digress, Master Masters in chock full of exciting stories that took place at all junctures of his career from the height of the oil commodity trading days when “oil traders have the most freaking fun” likely due to the ability to chainsmoke at your desk and ignore NATO to getting a Bitcoin tattoo amongst other global high net worths. He's not your typical British elegance oil and finance bro with a semi-public divorce on a first name basis with Cypriot government; He's actually Kind; and somewhat of a Renaissance man as he is fluent in Romanian and can harmonize with me in a perfect B flat Taylor Swift Cruel Summer. Masters rose to the tippity top of the crypto Glitterati in a fashion reminiscent of the Spice Girls rise to fame; he serendipitously stumbled upon bitcoin after the oil commodities Superbowl and built Coinshares from the ground up to undoubtedly the most valuable companies in creepto. His conviction is that Bitcoin will be around in 10 years and the bank will not be makes me take pause; and consider reinvesting my oil back into BTC and ending my friendship with Jerome. 

Welcome to the Mark Moss Show, where we explore the frontiers of finance and the evolution of money. In today's electrifying episode titled "Shocking Math: How Bitcoin Could Reach $43M (full breakdown)," we're diving deep into the world of cryptocurrency, specifically, the colossal potential of Bitcoin. Join your host, Mark Moss, as he unpacks the staggering mathematics that could catapult Bitcoin to a mind-blowing $43 million valuation. We'll discuss Hal Finney's early predictions, Fidelity's bold research, and even Wall Street's growing interest in allocating significant percentages of their portfolios to Bitcoin. From historical parallels with gold to the accelerating digital revolution, we'll dissect the role of Bitcoin as a burgeoning store of value and its evolutionary path as a novel form of money that could disrupt the financial status quo. Are we on the brink of seeing Bitcoin eclipse gold? Will fiat currencies falter, paving the way for Bitcoin to ascend? These are the questions we'll grapple with, providing you with a comprehensive breakdown that's as informative as it is shocking. Listen closely as Mark shares his insights on investment strategies, the importance of securing your digital assets, and the probabilities that could shape the future of our monetary system. So, whether you're a Bitcoin skeptic or believer, this episode is sure to spark your curiosity and perhaps even inspire your approach to cryptocurrency. Stay tuned as we embark on this fascinating journey to discover if and when Bitcoin might reach heights that few have dared to imagine. Don't forget to engage with the show—drop us your comments, hit that like button, and subscribe for more thought-provoking content. Now, without further ado, let's get into the world of Bitcoin's shocking potential with Mark Moss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Mid Mic Crisis, hosts Bunchu and Chamber embark on a fascinating exploration into the mysterious origins of Bitcoin by delving into newly released documents shedding light on the elusive Satoshi Nakamoto. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the recent revelation of over 120 pages of emails from Satoshi Nakamoto's earliest collaborator, Martti 'Sirius' Malmi. Bunchu and Chamber analyze the implications of this trove of data, considering its potential significance in uncovering the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. The hosts compare various candidates speculated to be Satoshi Nakamoto, including Hal Finney, Dorien Nakamoto, Craig Wright, and Nick Szabo, against the insights gleaned from the newly revealed emails. Through lively debate and critical analysis, Bunchu and Chamber offer listeners a captivating journey into the enigmatic world of Bitcoin's origins and the ongoing quest to unmask its elusive creator.In addition to the exploration of Bitcoin's origins, the episode takes a lighter turn as the hosts delve into the amusing spectacle of the karate match between prominent figures in the crypto community, Ben "BitBoy" Armstrong and More Light. This entertaining crypto bro showdown provides a humorous interlude amid the more serious discussions surrounding Bitcoin's genesis.Lastly, Bunchu provides listeners with an update on the latest developments in the realm of artificial intelligence, offering insights into the recent news surrounding Google Gemini 1.5. The hosts round out the episode with reflections on the evolving landscape of the AI market and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.With a blend of intrigue, humor, and insightful analysis, this episode of Mid Mic Crisis offers listeners an engaging exploration of Bitcoin's origins, the colorful characters within the crypto community, and the ever-evolving world of artificial intelligence.Follow us on X.com: https://twitter.com/MidMicCrisisPowered by @dGenNetworkWebsite: https://dgen.network/Support the show

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We're joined by Sam Callahan, Alex Stanczyk, Tomer Strolight, and many others to talk about the SEC "X" account being compromised yesterday and falsely tweeting out that the "Bitcoin ETF" was approved. We also hear Jamie Dimon's latest thoughts on Bitcoin, and discuss Tom Lee's thoughts on Bitcoin's 1-year and 5-year price prediction. Also we talk about Hal Finney's amazing legacy and celebrate the "running Bitcoin" tweet that is now 15 years old. Become a part of the Conversation: ⁠https://t.me/cafebitcoinclub⁠ Use code “CAFE” for 10% off your tickets 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 Private Team Members: Alex Stanczyk Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexstanczyk Produced by: https://twitter.com/Producer_Jacob “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  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

“Within the Bitcoin mission, all of that stuff is a LARP. There is no gray; it's entirely black or white. You're either self-sovereign, or you're not…if you want to have conversations about banking technology, custody technology, if that's your interest, great. Just leave it out of my Bitcoin conversation.”— John CarvalhoGiacomo Zucco is a Bitcoin educator, John Carvalho is CEO of Synonym, and Matt Corallo is a Bitcoin Core developer and open-source engineer at Block/Spiral. In this interview, we discuss how to scale Bitcoin while maintaining self-sovereignty.- - - - The best way to scale Bitcoin has been a hot topic since its inception. Whether it be through Bitcoin-backed banks as Hal Finney suggested back in 2010, increasing the throughput on the Bitcoin blockchain, layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network, or federated custodian options like Fedimints.Over the past year, the surge in Bitcoin transaction fees, largely attributed to the emergence of BRC20 tokens, ordinals, and inscriptions, has once again brought the topic of scaling Bitcoin to the forefront of conversation. High fees have priced smaller transactions out of the market, and the Lightning Network, hailed as a potential solution to scalability challenges, has faced some initial hurdles.The different scaling solutions all have different trade-offs. Trustlessness and trust minimization are key tenets of Bitcoin, ensuring that users do not need to trust any central authority or third party. The Lightning Network aligns with these principles as it enables trustless, peer-to-peer transactions, reducing the need for custodial services and enhancing individual control over funds.While Bitcoin's primary focus is on decentralization and self-sovereignty, some developments, such as the concept of the "Wallet of Satoshi" or Bitcoin ETFs, aim to make Bitcoin more accessible and user-friendly to a broader audience. Wallet of Satoshi is a custodial Lightning wallet designed to simplify the user experience, while Bitcoin ETFs provide a means for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the asset. These developments have the potential to expand Bitcoin's adoption, but may raise concerns about centralization and counterparty risk.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceBitcoin Atlantis - A Bitcoin conference in the AtlanticSwan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan-----WBD758 - 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.

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block, we cover the major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: ETF Issuers are Dropping Fees in Anticipation of Approvals How Liquidity Will Determine Bitcoin ETF Winner Bitwise Survey Shows Financial Advisors Want Bitcoin Exposure  Billionaire Chamath Palihapitiya Says Bitcoin Will Go Mainstream in 2024 15th Anniversary of Hal Finney's Legendary Bitcoin Tweet -- References mentioned in the episode:  Issuers Rush to Submit Revised Forms for ETF Approval  Bitcoin Issuers Clear Major Hurdle in Bid to Get ETF ListedBloomberg Analyst's Table of Updated ETF Fees  VanEck Pledges to Donate ETF Profits to Bitcoin Devs BlackRock Expects SEC Approval By Wednesday  Bitwise's 2024 Financial Advisor Survey Coinshare's Report Shows Report Inflows to ETP Products  Standard Chartered Predicts $50-$100 Billion of Inflows into ETFs Erik Vorhees Tweet On ETF Trojan Horse  Hal Finney's Legendary “Running Bitcoin” Tweet Coin Stories Running Bitcoin Challenge Team -- The News Block is powered exclusively by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.  — This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. -- #money #Bitcoin #investing

Giacomo Zucco is a Bitcoin educator, John Carvalho is CEO of Synonym, and Matt Corallo is a Bitcoin Core developer and open-source engineer at Block/Spiral. In this interview, we discuss how to scale Bitcoin while maintaining self-sovereignty. - - - - The best way to scale Bitcoin has been a hot topic since its inception. Whether it be through Bitcoin-backed banks as Hal Finney suggested back in 2010, increasing the throughput on the Bitcoin blockchain, layer 2 solutions like the Lightning Network, or federated custodian options like Fedimints. Over the past year, the surge in Bitcoin transaction fees, largely attributed to the emergence of BRC20 tokens, ordinals, and inscriptions, has once again brought the topic of scaling Bitcoin to the forefront of conversation. High fees have priced smaller transactions out of the market, and the Lightning Network, hailed as a potential solution to scalability challenges, has faced some initial hurdles. The different scaling solutions all have different trade-offs. Trustlessness and trust minimization are key tenets of Bitcoin, ensuring that users do not need to trust any central authority or third party. The Lightning Network aligns with these principles as it enables trustless, peer-to-peer transactions, reducing the need for custodial services and enhancing individual control over funds. While Bitcoin's primary focus is on decentralization and self-sovereignty, some developments, such as the concept of the "Wallet of Satoshi" or Bitcoin ETFs, aim to make Bitcoin more accessible and user-friendly to a broader audience. Wallet of Satoshi is a custodial Lightning wallet designed to simplify the user experience, while Bitcoin ETFs provide a means for traditional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the asset. These developments have the potential to expand Bitcoin's adoption, but may raise concerns about centralization and counterparty risk. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/scaling-bitcoin-with-zucco-carvalho-corallo This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your Bitcoin with confidence Bitcoin Atlantis - A Bitcoin conference in the Atlantic SwanBitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan

In this episode with Fran Finney, the widow of Hal Finney, we discuss: The early days of Bitcoin The claims that Hal Finney is Satoshi Nakamoto and how that has impacted the Finney family Hal Finney's character and origin story Running Bitcoin Challenge How to cope with the loss of a loved one -- Fran Finney is the widow of the legendary Hal Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction. After Hal died of ALS in 2014 Fran says she's dedicated the rest of her life to making him proud. The graduate of Caltech, Occidental College and USC graduate is leading The Running Bitcoin Challenge -- combining Hal's loves of running and Bitcoin -- raising funds and awareness to help defeat ALS. The challenge is to run, walk, roll or hike the equivalent of a half marathon (all at once or throughout the year) in 2024. Follow Fran on X at https://x.com/franfinney. Join the Running Bitcoin Challenge at: https://t.co/BwXaetsG1z   -- Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.  — Natalie's Promotional Links:  Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at  https://b.tc/conference Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the Coldcard wallet: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  — This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. -- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

Fran Finney is the widow of the legendary Hal Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction. In this interview, we discuss her husband's impact, their life together, and his battle with ALS. We also talk about the importance of Bitcoin, the challenges Hal and her faced due to harassment, and the concept of cryopreservation. The conversation also touches on the significance of fundraising for ALS research and how the Bitcoin community can contribute to this cause. - - - - Hal Finney was not only the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction (Satoshi sent him 10 Bitcoins in January 2009 as a test), he was also the first person after Satoshi to download and run Bitcoin software. Hal came across the Bitcoin whitepaper through a Cypherpunks mailing list. As a champion of personal privacy, he saw the potential for Bitcoin to provide for censorship-resistant transactions. Driven by his concerns about government overreach in the digital age, Hal became a pioneer in the world of cryptography, gaining recognition for his part in the development of PGP. He was also part of a band of cypherpunks trying to develop a new form of money providing personal sovereignty. Hal co-authored the first paper detailing the concept of reusable cryptographic proofs of work, which would later be adapted in Bitcoin. Hal famously walked away from Bitcoin for a full year. During that time he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite the debilitating nature of the disease, Finney continued to work tirelessly on Bitcoin's development until his passing on August 28, 2014. His untimely death left behind a legacy of innovation and a lasting impact on the foundation of the digital currency landscape. Despite his personal struggles, Hal Finney's intellect and relentless pursuit of knowledge cemented his place as a legendary figure in the world of cryptography and Bitcoin. In this podcast, I talk to Fran Finney, who is tirelessly committed to honouring his memory by raising funds for ALS victims and advocating for increased understanding of the disease. - ALS Golden West Running Bitcoin Challenge Join the WBD Team - ALS Golden West Running Bitcoin Challenge Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/running-bitcoin-with-fran-finney This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats SwanBitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan

“I think it would be incredible if the bitcoin community was the community that made the difference with ALS…that was able to actually change things so that it doesn't afflict people and end people's lives in such a horrible way, the way it did for Hal.”— Fran FinneyFran Finney is the widow of the legendary Hal Finney, who received the first Bitcoin transaction. In this interview, we discuss her husband's impact, their life together, and his battle with ALS. We also talk about the importance of Bitcoin, the challenges Hal and her faced due to harassment, and the concept of cryopreservation. The conversation also touches on the significance of fundraising for ALS research and how the Bitcoin community can contribute to this cause. - - - - Hal Finney was not only the first person to receive a Bitcoin transaction (Satoshi sent him 10 Bitcoins in January 2009 as a test), he was also the first person after Satoshi to download and run Bitcoin software. Hal came across the Bitcoin whitepaper through a Cypherpunks mailing list. As a champion of personal privacy, he saw the potential for Bitcoin to provide for censorship-resistant transactions. Driven by his concerns about government overreach in the digital age, Hal became a pioneer in the world of cryptography, gaining recognition for his part in the development of PGP. He was also part of a band of cypherpunks trying to develop a new form of money providing personal sovereignty. Hal co-authored the first paper detailing the concept of reusable cryptographic proofs of work, which would later be adapted in Bitcoin.Hal famously walked away from Bitcoin for a full year. During that time he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Despite the debilitating nature of the disease, Finney continued to work tirelessly on Bitcoin's development until his passing on August 28, 2014. His untimely death left behind a legacy of innovation and a lasting impact on the foundation of the digital currency landscape. Despite his personal struggles, Hal Finney's intellect and relentless pursuit of knowledge cemented his place as a legendary figure in the world of cryptography and Bitcoin. In this podcast, I talk to Fran Finney, who is tirelessly committed to honouring his memory by raising funds for ALS victims and advocating for increased understanding of the disease. runningbitcoin.ustinyurl.com/wbd-running-bitcoin- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack satsSwan Bitcoin - Invest in Bitcoin with Swan-----WBD754 - 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.

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In today's episode of the Daily Crypto News podcast, we cover a wide range of crypto-related topics. We start with a rediscovered video featuring Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney explaining zk-proofs, offering a fascinating glimpse into crypto's history. Then, we delve into the latest news about Neuralink's brain implant chip receiving FDA approval for human testing, highlighting the intersection of technology and the human mind. Next, we discuss George R.R. Martin's involvement with OpenAI and its implications for the world of AI and storytelling. We also explore the world of meme coins with the introduction of AstroPepex and its AI-inspired name and code. In regulatory news, we learn about Hong Kong's decision to block access to JPEX's website and app amid ongoing investigations. Additionally, we cover Optimism's successful private sale of $157 million worth of OP tokens. The episode wraps up with updates on Grayscale's ETF application for Ethereum futures and PayPal's integration of the PYUSD stablecoin on Venmo. Lastly, we discuss Ben "Bitboy" Armstrong's bid to reclaim his namesake company and his appeal to fans for support.#CryptoNews #Bitcoin #Neuralink #AI #MemeCoin #Regulation #Ethereum #Stablecoin #Cryptocurrency #Podcast #BitboyArmstrong__________News Links

Junseth is an OG Bitcoiner and the former co-host of Bitcoin Uncensored. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss Bitcoin volatility and it's repetitive cycles, the ossification of the Bitcoin protocol and the current state of development, Bitcoin anonymity and privacy, the profitability of mining, and Bitcoin's future as an alternative to traditional money in a world of global collapse. - - - - Bitcoin's development over the past 14 years has been both phenomenal and revelatory. Apart from Hal Finney, nobody saw its significant influence on the energy sector. Furthermore, nobody foresaw the impact of ordinals. That's why, as we contemplate the potential for Bitcoin to enter a new and significant bull market cycle, questions as to what Bitcoin is and will become are as fascinating as at any time since its launch in January 2009. The debates over the protocol's conservative development are as impassioned as ever. Questions over the persistence of Bitcoin's price cycles continue to produce significant amounts of content. The complex challenges of maintaining privacy, and the associated misconceptions of average users, endure. The resilient strength of the mining industry never ceases to amaze. However, the bigger picture is still focused on the singular issue of the basic right to transact. The traditional notion of currency control places the state as the arbiter of money. Yet, the past decade has witnessed central banks exerting ever greater control of financial systems and the weaponisation of money by the state. Bitcoin was designed as a vital alternative as trust in traditional processes erodes. Given its power to disintermediate powerful centralised institutions, the primary concern of Bitcoiners is whether governments will seek to control, limit or ban it. Bitcoiners believe that the state's regulation of money should be limited, allowing individuals to freely hold and transact any form of currency. Further, these rights should be codified into a Second Amendment right to hold Bitcoin. We're back to the cypherpunk philosophy: freedom to transact is freedom of speech.   This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Ledn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlers Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence

“All the value in these other chains all of the value in all these businesses and everything else surrounding ‘crypto' generally, it's nonexistent, it's going to disappear; and I guess it enures to our benefit in that all of that value flows back into our project…it just takes so long.”— JunsethJunseth is an OG Bitcoiner and the former co-host of Bitcoin Uncensored. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss Bitcoin volatility and it's repetitive cycles, the ossification of the Bitcoin protocol and the current state of development, Bitcoin anonymity and privacy, the profitability of mining, and Bitcoin's future as an alternative to traditional money in a world of global collapse. - - - - Bitcoin's development over the past 14 years has been both phenomenal and revelatory. Apart from Hal Finney, nobody saw its significant influence on the energy sector. Furthermore, nobody foresaw the impact of ordinals. That's why, as we contemplate the potential for Bitcoin to enter a new and significant bull market cycle, questions as to what Bitcoin is and will become are as fascinating as at any time since its launch in January 2009.The debates over the protocol's conservative development are as impassioned as ever. Questions over the persistence of Bitcoin's price cycles continue to produce significant amounts of content. The complex challenges of maintaining privacy, and the associated misconceptions of average users, endure. The resilient strength of the mining industry never ceases to amaze. However, the bigger picture is still focused on the singular issue of the basic right to transact. The traditional notion of currency control places the state as the arbiter of money. Yet, the past decade has witnessed central banks exerting ever greater control of financial systems and the weaponisation of money by the state. Bitcoin was designed as a vital alternative as trust in traditional processes erodes.Given its power to disintermediate powerful centralised institutions, the primary concern of Bitcoiners is whether governments will seek to control, limit or ban it. Bitcoiners believe that the state's regulation of money should be limited, allowing individuals to freely hold and transact any form of currency. Further, these rights should be codified into a Second Amendment right to hold Bitcoin. We're back to the cypherpunk philosophy: freedom to transact is freedom of speech. - - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Ledn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence-----WBD682 - 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.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:Why are property rights an important starting point for understanding the differences between Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS)?Why do the rules around property rights keep breaking down throughout time?Explain the importance of basic computer science and how computer programs work so we can understand the differences in PoS and PoW.A general introduction to PoS and PoW.Hal Finney and Adam Back's contributions to developing the first blockchain.What is Abstract Power versus Physical Power and why are they important for understanding PoS Vs PoW?If you were going to exploit a PoS or PoW system, how would that work?Creative destruction and how it applies to protocols.How has the faculty at MIT responds to your research?Jason's thoughts on Jamie Dimon liking everything but PoW.Vitalik Buterin's comments on PoS not being tethered to physical reality.If you had a message to policy makers, what would it be?BOOKS AND RESOURCESJason Lowery's TwitterJason Lowery's website and writings on Bitcoin.NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSStart building a portfolio of alternative farm and timberland assets with AcreTrader.Invest in high-quality, cash-flowing real estate without all of the hassle with Passive Investing.Help protect your family's financial future with TD Term Life Insurance.Help empower girls to break free through education, healthcare, child protection, and other wonderful benefits by being a World Vision child sponsor today.Private assets represent 98% of companies in North America but are absent in most portfolios. Reconstruct your portfolio with private markets with Mackenzie Investments.Build a plan that helps you strengthen your financial security with RBC Wealth Management. RBC capital markets LLC, member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC.Send, spend, and receive money around the world easily with Wise.Throw out the old traditions and get progressive. Discover the complete package – smart design, lots to love under the hood with Genesis.Have gold and silver shipped directly to your door for you to hold at your home. Get BullionMax's Gold Investor Kit today – 3 ounces of the world's most desirable gold coins, including the Gold American Eagle and Canadian Maple Leaf.See the potential of your business. Find solutions that work for you, that tick bigger boxes and help you grow with Square.Take a position daily on potential price movements, and gain exposure while limiting risk with Interactive Brokers.Get position and investment info for nearly 6,000 Asset Management Companies with Moomoo, Australia's first A.I. powered trading platform. Sign up and fund your moomoo account before October 31 and get $10 for every $100 you deposit. All investment carries risk. AFSL 224 663. T&Cs apply.Confidently take control of your online world without worrying about viruses, phishing attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and other cybercrimes with Avast One.Enjoy a 400-calorie meal that contains 40g of expertly sourced, premium plant protein, all 26 essential vitamins and minerals, and a scientifically calibrated mix of carbs, good fats and fiber with Huel Black Edition. Plus, get a free t-shirt and free shaker with your first order.Start printing everything your small business needs and discover the endless printabilities with VistaPrint.Whether you're exploring ways to manage volatility, seeking income and diversification opportunities, or looking for tax management strategies- Invesco has over 200 ETFs to help you meet your financial goals. Visit invesco.com for a prospectus with this information.If your business has five or more employees and managed to survive Covid you could be eligible to receive a payroll tax rebate of up to twenty-six thousand dollars per employee. Find out if your business qualifies with Innovation Refunds.If you're aware you need to improve your bitcoin security but have been putting it off, Unchained Capital‘s Concierge Onboarding is a simple way to get started—sooner rather than later. Book your onboarding today and at checkout, get $50 off with the promo code FUNDAMENTALS.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.