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The High Net Worth Investor Crypto Summit is coming up! May 15th Register Here: https://collectiveshift.io/summit After spending the last couple of weeks speaking with hundreds of investors on the Collective Shift Roadshow, Ben and Bergs share what they've observed as the most common patterns that lead to failure in crypto.Whether you're HODLing or trying to time the next altcoin breakout, this episode gives you the strategic clarity needed to avoid round-tripping your portfolio and make smarter moves going forward.Key Takeaways Ep 217- A proper exit strategy removes emotion and locks in life-changing gains- Most people sell too early or too late because they lack clear goals- The best buying opportunities happen during peak fear, not when prices are soaring- Holding too many altcoins spreads you thin - focus beats diversification- Your edge isn't guessing price, it's having a system you stick to under pressure

James O'Beirne is a Bitcoin developer who's not afraid to support unpopular improvement proposals: recently, he spoke about increasing the block size on the stage of OP_NEXT. He also works on CTV & CSFS, and tends to favor technical data over clout. Time stamps: 00:00:52 - Introducing James O'Beirne 00:02:00 - James O'Beirne's Current Bitcoin Core Contributions (CTV/CSFS) 00:02:55 - Shared Motivations and Concerns About Bitcoin Scaling & Financialization 00:05:24 - Discussing New Opcodes (CTV, CSFS, CAT) and MEV Risk 00:06:45 - OP_CAT: Existing Implementations, Unknown Unknowns, and Layer 2 Scaling Needs 00:08:26 - Ordinals Controversy, Permissionless Transactions, and Miner Security Budget 00:11:11 - Security Budget Concerns and Potential Miner Manipulation Risks 00:13:48 - Fee Smoothing (CTV) and Doubts About MEV's Relevance to Bitcoin 00:15:13 - Exploring Citrea, ZK Rollups, and Trustless DeFi on Bitcoin 00:19:08 - Bitcoin's Disintermediation Goal vs. Custodial Layer 2 Solutions 00:20:50 - Starkware Airdrop, GitHub Censorship Claims, and Ordinals Filtering Debate 00:25:03 - Analyzing Luke Dash Jr., Ocean Pool, and Blockstream's Influence 00:29:57 - Blockstream's History, Funding, and Impact on Bitcoin Scaling Debate 00:33:37 - Evaluating SegWit/Taproot Complexity vs. Current Soft Fork Hurdles 00:37:23 - Discussing BIP 300 Drivechains: Concept, Implementation, and Potential 00:40:40 - Re-evaluating the Case for Bigger Bitcoin Blocks 00:44:20 - Block Size Increase Mechanisms (Soft Forks) and Future Demand Scenarios 00:48:05 - Privacy Solutions: MimbleWimble, ZK-SNARKs, and Learning from Other Chains 00:53:19 - Ignoring Real-World Usage: The Danger of Bitcoin Maximalist Echo Chambers 00:57:45 - Sponsor Message: Sideshift.ai 00:59:11 - Block Size War Fallout and the Risk of Institutional Capture 01:01:51 - Bitcoin's Future: Potential Capture vs. Seeding Future Alternatives 01:03:34 - Necessary Hard Forks vs. Closing Window for Desirable Soft Forks 01:07:35 - The Evolution of Covenant Proposals: From CTV to OP_Vault and Back 01:18:03 - Comparing Activation Prospects: CTV/CSFS vs. OP_CAT 01:20:40 - Sponsor Messages: Bitcoin.com News, NoOnes.com, Hodling.ch 01:24:27 - CTV Explained: Functionality, Use Cases (Vaults, L2s, DLCs), and Simplicity 01:27:47 - Layer 2 Unilateral Exit Problem and CTV's Congestion Control Solution 01:33:21 - CTV's Benefits for Lightning, Programmability, and Miner Revenue 01:37:30 - Will CTV/CSFS Bring Users Back? Bitcoin vs. Solana/Ethereum Niches 01:41:19 - The Security Budget Problem, On-Chain Culture, and Tail Emission Debate 01:45:40 - High Fees Fallacy, Ivory Tower Mentality, and Being Bought Off 01:49:37 - Self-Custody Challenges, Developer Frustration, and the Politics of Bitcoin Core 01:54:18 - Bitcoin as Religion/Politics, Core Developer Motivations, and Tail Emission Revisited 01:58:40 - BIP 42, Tail Emission as Inflation, and the 21 Million Cap Dilemma 02:02:21 - Analyzing the Roger Ver Case and Political Persecution in Crypto 02:10:31 - Deconstructing the "Never Sell Bitcoin" Meme and Collateralized Loans 02:13:32 - James O'Beirne's 10-Year Bitcoin Prediction (Post-CTV/CSFS) 02:17:34 - Reception to James's Big Blocks Talk at OP_Next 02:19:06 - Learning from Bitcoin Cash: Big Blocks and Covenant Implementations 02:22:33 - James O'Beirne's Current Work and Where to Follow Him 02:23:38 - Closing Remarks and Sponsor Plugs

Felix Billbert is the Chief Maximalist at Wave Space: a European company which specializes in making bitcoin easy to spend. They offer a Visa debit card, a swapping service for BTC/EUR pair, Lightning network support... all of which is wrapped inside a non-custodial environment. The conversation explores the challenges of building a Bitcoin business in Europe, particularly navigating regulations like MiCA. Felix explains how Wave Space partners with a licensed entity to handle KYC/AML compliance, including the complexities of verifying the source of funds for Lightning Network transactions. The discussion touches on the competitive landscape, comparing Wave Space to services like Relai, and highlighting its focus on enabling Bitcoin spending and future plans for Bitcoin-backed loans. The podcast delves into the philosophical aspects of Bitcoin adoption, addressing the "never sell" ethos and the role of fiat currency in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Felix emphasizes Wave Space's goal of bridging the gap between traditional finance and Bitcoin, providing users with the tools they need to participate in both worlds. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of self-custody, the potential impact of a European CBDC, and the need for innovation and collaboration within the Bitcoin community. Time stamps: Introduction and Sponsors - [00:00:50] Wave Space Introduction - [00:01:42] Lightning Network Integration - [00:03:25] Regulatory Environment in Europe (MiCA) - [00:04:06] MiCA and Lightning Network Accounting - [00:05:02] Wave Space's Business Model - [00:09:50] Wave Space vs. Relai and Other Exchanges - [00:11:07] KYC Process on Wave Space - [00:14:34] Bitcoin Economy and Debit Cards - [00:21:10] SEPA Instant and CBDC - [00:26:46] Room 77 and Bitcoin ATMs - [00:34:12] Bitcoin and Politics - [00:35:58] Wave Space's Business Model and "Never Sell" Bitcoin - [00:41:12] Black Market vs. White Market - [00:50:01] Discussion on Sponsors - [00:52:12] Layer 2 Labs and Drivechains - [00:52:27] ZK Rollups and Citrea - [00:54:47] EUACC and European Startup Ecosystem - [01:05:35] NoOne's and Peer-to-Peer Marketplace - [01:08:31] Hodling and Self-Custody Consulting - [01:10:21] Euro Stablecoins - [01:11:23] Sideshift and Swapping - [01:14:23] In-Game Economies and NFTs - [01:17:24] Scams and Innovation in Crypto - [01:26:22] Trading vs. Investing - [01:31:12] Backup Plans if Bitcoin Fails - [01:32:18] Bitcoin.com News - [01:33:47] Conclusion and Contact Information - [01:35:12]

In this episode, we sit down in Miami Beach with the legendary Larry Lepard to discuss his new book, The Big Print: What Happened to America and How Sound Money Will Fix It. We dive deep into how inflation is stealing wealth from everyday Americans, why fiat money is the root of the problem, the Federal Reserve's role in economic manipulation, and why Bitcoin is the only solution for a fair monetary system. Larry breaks down the debt doom loop, the history of monetary policy, and what comes next for the U.S. economy. He shares eye-opening insights about how the financial system has been rigged against the middle class, the consequences of endless money printing, and why Bitcoin is the best tool to restore economic fairness. If you're looking to understand why everything feels broken and how Bitcoin can fix it.Get "The Big Print" at https://www.amazon.com/Big-Print-Happened-America-Sound/dp/B0DVTCVX8J/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UA44KHWPB7GG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ei1bAq04Y8DjjBKRYFj59AYpO4MMX3MxZGmINWScapG68zQYXOHpdKzmClrBPve8VkErMVpVkiPId0xykhHPVltkVXp1gL1J9NcUa7ykk6m2dC_Gxx8P9G40gzLeKnrNRMondM4jWUZsZ2lV8P9IdhNPJVsV1oObUzNHZ6iqcdi0mQupBbagPMj9AWv88iFPBmdlp3ftlq7tGCcqRsXXqtgbl24k9TFdUwokoysZrCI.68ycrGz2CFIvvGVzMomwL_2AqK4n_VmRxjSKQVYX0AU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+big+print&qid=1741635390&sprefix=the+big+print%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing. Learn more at https://ledn.io/borrowingSimply Bitcoin IRL is powered by:► https://learn.ledn.io/borrow► http://bitcoinwell.com/simplyCHAPTERS:00:00:00 - Introduction and Larry Lippard's New Book00:04:45 - Motivation Behind Writing the Book00:10:15 - The Core Issue: Unsound Money and Inflation00:15:50 - Historical Context of Inflation and the Gold Standard00:22:30 - The Federal Reserve: Structure and Function00:28:10 - The Impact of the Federal Reserve on Society00:34:00 - The Great Awakening and Cultural Shifts00:39:20 - The Role of Technology in Information Dissemination00:45:00 - The Connection Between Central Banking and War00:50:30 - The Fourth Turning Theory and Historical Perspective00:56:15 - The Implications of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve01:02:00 - The Nature of Crony Capitalism01:08:45 - Wealth Inequality and Its Consequences01:14:30 - The Redistribution of Wealth Through Currency Debasement01:19:00 - The Historical Patterns of Revolution and Social Change01:24:15 - The Relationship Between Money Printing and Health01:30:00 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts on Sound Money

Trump FAFO: Tariffs, Bitcoin Reserve & Crypto Bloodbath - An AI Take on Our ConversationEpisode Description:Welcome to another episode of Blockchain DXB & Society X – but this time, it's a bit different! In today's episode, AI takes over to review our recent conversation about some of the most explosive developments in the crypto and economic space. Using Google's Notebook LM to generate the audio, this episode gives a unique, AI-driven perspective on the critical points discussed.We break down our recent LinkedIn Live session, where we dived into:

Poll: Hodl or Spend for Happiness?Hodling Bitcoin may build long-term wealth, but sometimes spending it can bring immediate joy. What's the value of your happiness? Should you keep HODLing or use it to enjoy life now? Cast your vote and share your thoughts!

Nik Bhatia, author of Bitcoin Age and Layered Money, joins Simply Bitcoin to drop absolute fire on why 2024–2025 marks the true mainstreaming of Bitcoin. From six-figure BTC and strategic reserves to the forgotten roots of the Eurodollar system and Star Wars analogies about fiat mind tricks, Nik takes us on a journey through monetary history, cryptography, and why the U.S. government's slow embrace of Bitcoin might signal the biggest network expansion yet. We break down the Bitcoin ETF effect, First Amendment battles from the original crypto wars, and how Bitcoin is both a market and a message. You do not want to miss this one.Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? Ledn has been the trusted Bitcoin-backed lending platform for 6+ years. Access your BTC's value while HODLing. Learn more at https://ledn.io/borrowingSimply Bitcoin IRL is powered by:► https://learn.ledn.io/borrow► http://bitcoinwell.com/simply

A new chapter starts today. On the Margin is becoming a new show: Supply Shock, covering all things Bitcoin. Felix is back in the host seat for one last episode, passing the baton to Supply Shock's new host, Pete Rizzo AKA the Bitcoin Historian. They discuss Rizzo's deep lore, sovereign adoption of Bitcoin, and the state of Bitcoin innovation. They also delve into the rise of meme coins, the industry's future, and more. Enjoy and check out the first full episode of Supply Shock with Jameson Lopp - it's already in the feed! — Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Felix: https://x.com/fejau_inc Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ The Bitcoin Historian Newsletter: https://bitcoinhistorynewsletter.com/ — Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. USE CODE SHOCK10 FOR 10% OFF general admission! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york — Bitcoin DeFi is here. Stake, bridge, swap and earn real yield on Core - Bitcoin's consumer chain and staking layer.  Join Ignition and get onchain: https://ignition.coredao.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=blockworks  Stake your Bitcoin with Core: https://stake.coredao.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=blockworks Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Supply Shock. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world's crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we'll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com. Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:04) New Show & New Host: Pete Rizzo (04:19) Bitcoin's Historical Significance (07:16) Sovereign Adoption and Bitcoin's Global Impact (13:17) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (14:49) Sovereign Adoption and Bitcoin's Global Impact (Con't) (25:56) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (28:02) Innovations and Challenges in Bitcoin (33:40) The Future of Bitcoin and Crypto — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Supply Shock should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

In the first official episode of Supply Shock, Jameson Lopp joins the show to explain why Jack Dorsey is NOT Satoshi, threat vectors for Bitcoiners, and security prevention strategies to protect yourself. We also delve into attacker stories, how Jameson protects his own financial and physical security, and more. Enjoy! — Follow Jameson Lopp: https://x.com/lopp Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ The Bitcoin Historian Newsletter: https://bitcoinhistorynewsletter.com/ — Join us at Digital Asset Summit 2025 March 18th - 20th. USE CODE SHOCK10 FOR 10% OFF general admission! https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-new-york — Bitcoin DeFi is here. Stake, bridge, swap and earn real yield on Core - Bitcoin's consumer chain and staking layer.  Join Ignition and get onchain: https://ignition.coredao.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=blockworks  Stake your Bitcoin with Core: https://stake.coredao.org/?utm_source=blockworks&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=blockworks Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Supply Shock. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world's crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we'll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at Ledger.com. Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:01) Is Jack Dorsey Satoshi Nakamoto? (05:50) Debunking the Jack-Satoshi Theory (13:04) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (14:38) Debunking the Jack-Satoshi Theory (Con't) (31:00) The Threat Vectors for Bitcoiners (31:39) Ads (Core, Ledger, Ledn) (33:44) The Threat Vectors for Bitcoiners (Con't) (37:04) Mitigating Security Risks (49:19) Rapid Fire Questions — Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on Supply Shock should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

"Everyone is now paying attention to [Bitcoin] because it is the index for where the world is going."On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with James Check (AKA Checkmate). We discuss market sentiment and where we're at in the current cycle, chopsolidation and where bitcoin moves next, onchain analysis and what it shows us, Hodling strategies vs trading, tips for new investors, market cycles and human psychology, global liquidity and bitcoin's role, microstrategy, why altcoins are complete garbage, impact of bitcoin halvings, the bitlife crisis and a whole lot more.CHECKMATE'S LINKS:Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1qh5sal68c8swet6ut0w5evjmj6vnw29x3k967h7atn45unzjyeyq6ceh9r X: https://x.com/_Checkmatey_ Web: https://www.checkonchain.com*****THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners:> Download Primal for Nostr: https://primal.net/downloads> http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.> BUY BITCOIN WITH RIVER: http://partner.river.com/walker*****If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/01/28/investing-crypto-tech-robinhood-stock-market/ https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/30/put-securities-on-chain Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today.Buy now on Ledger.com. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Recorded live with Scott Melker on Friday 1.31.25 Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today.Buy now on Ledger.com. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

It might have been the world's most predictable Fed meeting when it came to interest rates, but there was a decided shift in tone from Fed Chair Jerome Powell when it came to the Fed's stance on crypto and the banks. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Ledger Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors The Breakdown podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today.Buy now on Ledger.com. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW rattles off a slate of forward-looking news that shows where Bitcoin and crypto are headed in a new regulatory context. He specifically hones in on Robinhood's push for stock tokenization as a way to democratize access to financial investment opportunities. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Ledger Upgrade your crypto experience https://www.ledger.com/ Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Everyone everywhere is talking about DeepSeek. It sent Bitcoin down under $100k temporarily and ripped trillions of the US stock market. NLW breaks down what happened and why markets reacted so strongly. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW breaks down the specific language of the Trump crypto executive order, including the controversial lack of "bitcoin." Should bitcoiners be worried? Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

A reading and discussion inspired by https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/22/ross-is-free-now-let-s-free-the-internet-of-money Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

From $TRUMP to the inauguration to executive orders on crypto to the SEC rocking a pro-crypto stance, it was a BIG week. NLW and Scott Melker break it all down. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

We've officially moved from "things seem likely to get better in the future" to "okay, good stuff is actually happening." Today NLW talks about the shift in the SEC, where pro-crypto Commissioners Hester Pierce and acting-Chair Mark Uyeda are driving serious and meaningful chain with no delay. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

One of the most important campaign promises for many bitcoiners was President Trump's pledge to pardon Ross Ulbricht. That pardon was officially granted on day 1 of the new administration, leading to optimism that more good news could be on the horizon. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

No day 1 executive orders on crypto, but we did get one of the craziest and most massive memecoin launches ever, courtesy of an official Trump memecoin promoted by the then-President Elect. The launch has Crypto Twitter feeling all sorts of ways. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/16/how-to-make-the-united-states-the-crypto-capital-of-the-world Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW and Scott Melker discuss the five most important stories in crypto this week. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

After a week of macro jitters, Bitcoin has rightsized and seems to have stabilized above $100k. Is it anticipation of a new administration or the clear signal from the CPI numbers? NLW explores. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW explores how institutional demand (and institutional builders) are significantly upsizing the Bitcoin and crypto markets, and how that trend will play out further in 2025. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW covers the latest moves in Bitcoin's price, exploring what they say about the larger macro environment for risk assets and the likelihood of changes in Fed policy. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

It wouldn't be an outgoing administration without some last minute political intrigue. This time it's the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (an agency firmly in the crosshairs of Elon Musk's DOGE) attempting to impose rules on crypto payments. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

A reading and discussion inspired by: https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2024/12/24/2025-will-be-the-year-that-ai-agents-transform-crypto https://www.coindesk.com/opinion/2025/01/09/the-ai-revolution-will-spawn-millions-of-new-tokens Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Turns out it was a very heavily macro-influenced week, with some policy and price action thrown in. NLW and Scott Melker break it down. Recorded live Jan 10th, 2025. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Fresh off starting the year at $100,000, Bitcoin (and the rest of crypto) tanked. Some thought it was all about concerns of USG selling their Silk Road stash, but it appears to be more rooted in broader macro concern of returning inflation. NLW explores. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Some disturbing allegations about the FDIC coverup about its role in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 are gripping cryptotwitter. But how much credibility is there behind the claims? Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

A significant conflict was brewing at the Fed. Some suspected that Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr would try to fight President Trump to stay in power. That scenario has now been averted, although some are wondering if it signals a change in the independence of the Fed. Plus Bitcoin back at $100,000. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Updated compliance with a Coinbase FOIA request shows not only how extensive the FDIC's campaign against crypto business was, but also shows how many novel digital asset products from banks were strangled in the crib. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

NLW catches up on all the stories from the Holiday, including the outperformance of Bitcoin related assets (and digital asset hedge funds) in 2024. Sponsored by: Ledn Need liquidity without selling your Bitcoin? For 6+ years, Ledn has been the trusted choice for Bitcoin-backed lending. With transparency, security, and trust at our core, we help you access your BTC's wealth while HODLing. Discover what your Bitcoin can do at ledn.io/borrowing. Enjoying this content? SUBSCRIBE to the Podcast: https://pod.link/1438693620 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielwhittemorecrypto Subscribe to the newsletter: https://breakdown.beehiiv.com/ Join the discussion: https://discord.gg/VrKRrfKCz8 Follow on Twitter: NLW: https://twitter.com/nlw Breakdown: https://twitter.com/BreakdownNLW

Time stamps: Introducing Mike Belshe (00:00:42) Mike Belshe's Background (00:01:58) Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody (00:02:05) Multi-Signature Technology (00:03:56) Understanding Multi-Party Computation (00:04:51) Advancements in Cryptography (00:05:53) BitGo's Role in Tokenizing Bitcoin (00:08:26) Defining DeFi's Importance (00:09:09) Mike's Technology Background (00:12:12) Inspiration from Tim Berners-Lee (00:14:57) Bitcoin's Zero Click Payments (00:17:11) Bitcoin Custodianship Issues (00:17:36) Challenges of Bitcoin Payments (00:18:25) Scaling Bitcoin and Lightning Network (00:19:20) Bitcoin's Role in Digital Money (00:20:13) Layer Two Solutions and Drivechains (00:21:15) Scaling Discussions in Bitcoin's History (00:22:31) Sidechains and Their Limitations (00:23:16) Innovation vs. Immutability (00:24:29) Importance of Real Applications (00:25:32) Privacy and Fungibility in Bitcoin (00:28:42) Lessons from TCP/IP and Blockchain Privacy (00:30:51) Regulatory Concerns and Privacy Solutions (00:32:53) Understanding the Static of Security (00:34:01) SideShift (00:34:59) Bitcoin's Civil War: Block Size Wars (00:35:54) Human Decisions in Bitcoin (00:36:16) Historical Proposals and Interpretations (00:37:10) Challenges of Block Space and Fees (00:37:58) Bitcoin Consensus (00:38:48) SegWit and Its Implications (00:39:41) Gavin Andresen's Role in Bitcoin (00:42:00) Bitcoin's Resilience Against Adversaries (00:42:13) Need for Enhanced Security (00:43:05) Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in the USA (00:44:30) El Salvador's Currency Strategy (00:45:19) Self-Custody Concerns (00:49:13) Security Measures for Self-Custody (00:50:17) Privacy as a Solution (00:50:43) Self-Custody Options (00:51:14) Family Legacy and Custody Challenges (00:52:24) Public Key Cryptography Innovation (00:52:28) HODLING.ch (00:53:29) Protecting Against Government Confiscation (00:54:15) Multi-Custodial Model Explanation (00:54:21) Hardware Wallets Discussion (00:56:03) Safety Deposit Box Concerns (00:58:03) Trade-offs in Security Solutions (00:58:56) Onboarding New Users (01:00:09) Edge Wallet Features (01:01:01) BitGo's Wallet Recovery Wizard (01:03:02) BitGo vs. Casa (01:05:08) Multi-Signature Security (01:05:46) Early Adoption of Multi-Sig (01:09:10) Building a New Monetary System (01:11:54) Regulatory Changes in the US (01:13:49) Impact of MiCA in Europe (01:15:32) War on Cash (01:16:17) Global Financial Systems (01:18:03) Zero Knowledge Proofs (01:19:48) Zcash Discussion (01:20:04) Privacy Technologies in Bitcoin (01:21:18) Challenges of On-chain Traceability (01:22:26) Philosophy on Transaction Privacy (01:23:19) Concerns About Privacy Adoption (01:24:51) Historical Context of TCP/IP Security (01:25:34) Bitcoin as Digital Gold (01:27:24) Ethereum's Role in DeFi (01:29:01) Benefits of Smart Contracts (01:32:01) Reflections on Bitcoin's Journey (01:33:25) Future of Bitcoin (01:34:30) Lightning Network Fees (01:36:12) Trade-offs in Payment Systems (01:38:01) Adoption of Bitcoin and Early Adoption Costs (01:42:01) Long-term Viability of Bitcoin Mining (01:44:38) The Future of Bitcoin and Layer Solutions (01:47:17) Community Response to Bitcoin Vulnerabilities (01:49:01) Satoshi's Vision for Mining (01:51:11) Satoshi's Intentions (01:52:35) Empathy for Satoshi (01:54:16) 0 to 1 Concept (01:54:24) Bitcoin's Anniversary (01:55:53) Centralization in Crisis (01:56:33) Zero Knowledge Proof Bug (01:57:45) Following Mike Belshe's Work (01:58:45)

Mike Jarmuz, Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Lightning Ventures, focuses on investing in Bitcoin companies. He aims to demystify early-stage investing and educate founders on funding strategies. Mike believes in widespread tech investment and sees Bitcoin companies as ideal complements to HODLing. He co-organizes the Unconfiscatable Conference, advises several companies, and has personally invested in over 1,500 startups. › Follow Mike: https://x.com/MikeJarmuz › Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com SPONSOR

Polto & Darko are the co-founders of Hodling.ch: a Swiss company which specializes in offering advice on self custody best practices. In this episode, you will get some pro tips about private key management & setting up backups to secure your coins.

Liam Eagen (Alpen Labs), Robin Linus (Zero Sync, BitVM) & Jonas Nick (Blockstream, Taproot) talk about their groundbreaking research paper about Shielded Client-Side Validation – a new way to bring privacy & scalability to Bitcoin. –––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time stamps: Introduction (00:00:51)
 What is Client-Side Validation? (00:02:09)
 Trade-offs in Client-Side Validation (00:04:20)
 Comparison with Existing Protocols (00:05:18)
 On-chain Throughput and Privacy (00:09:21)
 Connecting Bitcoin and Shielded CSV (00:09:55)
 User Interaction with the Protocol (00:11:07)
 Challenges with the Lightning Network (00:12:22)
 Atomic Swaps and Compatibility (00:14:56)
 Shielded CSV vs Monero & Zcash (00:16:12)
 Discussion on STARKs (00:19:28)
 OP_CAT and Covenants (00:21:46)
 OP_CAT and Functional Encryption (00:24:03)
 Exploration of BitcoinOS (00:25:21)
 Potential of BitVM (00:26:11) Bitcoin as a Currency (00:28:21)
 Funding for CSV Projects (00:30:40)
 Taint Concept in Shielded Transactions (00:31:14)
 Adoption and Privacy Protocols (00:34:08)
 Transaction Fees in Shielded Transactions (00:35:08)
 Throughput and Base Layer Efficiency (00:36:04)
 Node Behavior During Transactions (00:38:12)
 Comparison with MimbleWimble (00:39:41)
 CryptoSteel's New Device (00:40:29)
 Drivechains (00:41:04)
Discussion about crypto steel backups and a sponsor, Layer Two Labs, promoting drive chains. Concerns Over Soft Forks (00:43:51)
 Rough Consensus Definition (00:45:04)
 Challenges of Soft Fork Implementation (00:46:15)
 Balancing Stability and Innovation (00:47:29)
 Miner Incentives and Fee Structures (00:48:38)
 Future of Post-Quantum Proposals (00:49:44)
 Increasing Block Size for CSV (00:50:00)
 Ideal Block Size Debate (00:53:08)
 Quantum Computing Threat (00:59:02)
 Potential Consequences of Quantum Attacks (01:00:24)
 Post-Quantum Solutions (01:02:23)
 Quantum Computing Timeline (01:02:50)
 Complexity of Quantum Computers (01:03:31)
 Quantum Records and Limitations (01:05:44)
 Chat Question on Shielding Protocol (01:06:12)
 Hodling.ch (01:06:45)
 Self-Custody Security (01:09:15)
 Threat Models in Security (01:09:58)
 Hardware Wallet Cautionary Tale (01:10:33)
 Conference Discussions (01:12:05)
 Shielded CSV Funding and Development Timeline (01:13:58)
 Prototype Development Outlook (01:15:29)
 Concerns Over Adoption (01:17:31)
 Scalability vs. Privacy Debate (01:19:34)
 Tether on Shielded CSV? (01:22:04)
 Revenue Models Discussion (01:22:22)
 Transaction Fees and Profitability (01:23:25)
 Publisher Fees in CSV Protocol (01:24:16)
 Competition and Business Models (01:25:40)
 Soft Fork Proposals for Improvement (01:26:07)
 Script Restoration and Arithmetic Improvements (01:27:30)
 Future of Shielded Client-Side Validation (01:37:23)
 Keeping Up with Developments (01:38:44)
 Self-Promotion and Team Dynamics (01:41:05)
 Proof of Stake? (01:42:51)
 Rare Pepes in Shielded CSV (01:43:56)
 Acknowledgment of Guests (01:46:18)
 Call to Action: Shield Emoji (01:47:57)
 Importance of Learning Bitcoin (01:48:07) Resources for Learning Bitcoin (01:48:31) Commentary on Peter Wuille (01:49:26) Block Size Debate (01:50:02) Optimizing Bitcoin for Global Use (01:51:05)


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Bitcoin is on sale. HODLing is a privilege, so if you can, continue to do so. If you can DCA and you have a longer time preference, act and stack accordingly. Watch on YouTube - https://youtu.be/njz4oKfxBUI I'll be on this Space tonight, 9/6/24 @9PM EST, to talk about Bitcoin, see everyone there - https://x.com/i/spaces/1vOGwrQErZdKB More Than Blockchain is a podcast and media house that focuses on and highlights the people, communities, and ever-changing landscape of the blockchain industry and beyond. The MTB Podcast has 2 episode formats - Candid guest conversations and BitPods. BitPods are short format episodes that balance out the longer format guest conversations. Jarrett Carpenter is the Producer and Host. This content is for education and is not intended to be financial advice. Please follow us on social media and check out our website: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/morethanblockchain/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/morethanblckchn YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC45qe8qj0rIcXdYqI_aiIXg LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/more-than-blockchain Website - https://www.morethanblockchain.xyz/ To learn more about More Than Blockchain's Host - https://www.jarrettcarpenter.com/

Just like how English is the international language of business, Bitcoin's lightning network is how various layers and apps and products will ‘talk' to each other. Roy Sheinfeld, founder and CEO of Breez (@Breez_Tech) rejoins me to talk about updates in lightning and what's new with Breez SDK.  We discuss the various layers and ways of interacting with Bitcoin and lightning, using Liquid (@Liquid_BTC) with swaps, and Bitcoin as a medium of exchange.  Summary: In this conversation, Stephan and Roy discuss the current state of Bitcoin and Lightning. They explore the contrasting narratives of Lightning startups shutting down and new partnerships being formed. Roy emphasizes that Lightning is a manifestation of the payments use case of Bitcoin and that the majority of Bitcoin usage is still for trading and as an asset. He believes that the value proposition of Bitcoin lies in its potential as peer-to-peer electronic cash. They also discuss the role of custodial and non-custodial solutions, the regulatory landscape, and the control exerted by governments and private companies.  Roy argues that Lightning is the common language of the Bitcoin economy, enabling interoperability between different subnetworks and protocols. He highlights the importance of Lightning as a rail for communication and the incentives for moving Bitcoin within the Lightning network. Breez is working on integrating Lightning Network into existing applications to make Bitcoin more accessible and usable. They have developed the Breez SDK, which allows developers to easily integrate Lightning functionality into their apps.  Breez offers two implementations: Greenlight, which is a pure Lightning implementation, and Liquid, which is a nodeless implementation of Lightning using the Liquid sidechain. The goal is to provide a seamless user experience for Lightning transactions and make Bitcoin a common language for payments. Breez is also exploring hybrid solutions and partnerships to expand the adoption of Lightning. Key Takeaways: The majority of Bitcoin usage is currently for trading and as an asset, but the value proposition lies in its potential as peer-to-peer electronic cash. Lightning is the common language of the Bitcoin economy, enabling interoperability between different subnetworks and protocols. There is a need for both custodial and non-custodial solutions, with a growing focus on self-custodial options. The regulatory landscape and control exerted by governments and private companies pose challenges to the use of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. Incentives within the Lightning network encourage the movement of Bitcoin and the use of Lightning as a rail for communication. Breez is focused on integrating Lightning Network into existing applications to make Bitcoin more accessible and usable. They have developed the Breez SDK, which allows developers to easily integrate Lightning functionality into their apps. Breez offers 2 implementations: Greenlight, which is a pure Lightning implementation, and Liquid, which is a nodeless implementation of Lightning using the Liquid sidechain. The goal is to provide a seamless user experience for Lightning transactions and make Bitcoin a common language for payments. Breez is exploring hybrid solutions and partnerships to expand the adoption of Lightning. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:56) - The current state of Bitcoin & Lightning network (03:17) - Mutiny wallet's contributions to Bitcoin (04:54) - Regulatory landscape, Dollarisation of Bitcoin & Importance of non-custodial solutions (14:43) - Sponsor (16:07) - HODLing vs Spending Bitcoin (18:55) - Lightning is the common language of the Bitcoin economy (22:50) - Lightning: Bitcoin's interoperability protocol (29:42) - Liquid network - overview (31:27) - Existing frictions with the Lightning network; Greenlight implementation, Liquid implementation  (36:55) - Sponsors (38:57) - Boltz.exchange ( @Boltzhq ) X Breez (40:33) - Differences b/w Greenlight & Liquid implementation (49:00) - Lightning on Liquid soon? (52:25) - Possible future integrations & way forward for Breez (57:25) - Outro Links:  https://medium.com/breez-technology/lightning-is-the-common-language-of-the-bitcoin-economy-eb8515341c11  https://x.com/Breez_Tech  Sponsors: CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Nomadcapitalist.com/apply Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X: @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to Substack

With Bitcoin sitting comfortably around the $66,000 level, there's more space to focus on Ethereum. Yesterday was the first trading day for the nine US-based spot Ether ETFs, and the results have surprised many. Net inflows might appear modest, particularly when compared with spot Bitcoin ETF flows on their first trading day, but it's far more impressive than it looks. Elsewhere, Mark Cuban gives insight into Kamala Harris's stance on crypto, Senator Cynthia Lummis fights the Biden administration's proposed mining tax, and the dYdX v3 website is hit with a DNS attack.Further reading:Bitcoin to spend ‘considerable time' at $66K, HODLing could change thatSpot Ethereum ETFs post $107M net inflows on first dayKamala Harris could be ‘far more open' to crypto business, Mark Cuban saysSenator Cynthia Lummis releases report attacking Biden's mining taxdYdX v3 compromised in an apparent DNS attackdYdX v3 website recovers after DNS attack, users warned to delete cacheRise'n'Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph's Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph's website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants' alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast's participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Join us for an exciting episode of the EmbellishPod as we sit down with Kevin Aslan from Hotaling & Co. Kevin shares his unique journey from being a filmmaker to becoming an innovation distiller, working with renowned brands like Old Potrero, Junipero Gin, and Hirsch Whiskey. In this episode, we dive deep into: Kevin's transition from the film industry to the world of brewing and distilling. The artistry and science behind brewing and distilling. The history and craftsmanship of Old Potrero Rye Whiskey. The resurrection and modern innovation of the Hirsch Whiskey brand. The unique qualities of 100% malted rye and its impact on flavor. The story behind Junipero Gin and its place in the market. Whether you're a whiskey enthusiast, a gin lover, or just curious about the distilling process, this episode is packed with insights and stories that you won't want to miss! Follow Kevin Aslan and Hodling & Co.: https://www.hotalingandco.com/ https://oldpotrero.com/ https://juniperogin.com/ https://www.hirschwhiskey.com/ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes! If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and fellow spirit enthusiasts. Cheers!

In this video, Joe walks through 4 bitcoin charts and 1 chart about excess savings. He breaks down the near-term price action and why we have been consolidating for 10 weeks in a row, the broader macro factors at play for the rest of the year, why the smart money have taken profits but are now holding onto their coins, and why you should zoom out and observe that the bull market is likely not even close to finished just yet. The Bitcoin Layer is brought to you by River. Visit http://River.com/TBL and earn up to $100 in bonus Bitcoin when you buy. Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL's research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: / thebitcoinlayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice. Block Height 842498 #thebitcoinlayer Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #Gold #InvestingInsights #StockMarketAnalysis #FederalReserve #JanetYellen #InterestRates #PolicyRates #BitcoinInvesting #GoldInvesting #FinancialMarkets #MarketTrends #EconomicAnalysis #InvestmentStrategy #YouTubeFinance #MarketAnalysis #VeteranInvestor #SmallCapStocks #Treasuries #ProfitMargins #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Learn #Teach #Teacher #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macroSubscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

Patrick Vierra from SBTV spoke with Frank Holmes the CEO and CIO of U.S. Funds and of HIVE Digital. Frank knows precious metals, he knows crypto, and HODLing both as an investment and wealth protection are extremely important for us to understand. Come see why.

How to Ride Through This Bitcoin Bull Cycle with Vijay Boyapati SLP559My friend Vijay Boyapati (Author of the Bullish Case for Bitcoin, and part of the Swan team) rejoins me on the show to talk about HODLing, share his analysis on things, and offer some tips on how to HODL. We talk: What phase of the cycle we're in HODLer psychology Does Bitcoin get captured?  Is Bitcoin for Everyone? Self custody tech GBTC and Bankruptcies Common traps and how to avoid them Links: X: @real_vijay Genesis thread https://twitter.com/real_vijay/status/1744454450138526162  Sponsors: Swan.com (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Nomadcapitalist.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X: @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Subscribe to Substack Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction and Overview 03:01 - The Excitement of Bull Markets 05:54 - The Slow Build-Up and Parabolic Moves 08:46 - Hodling Through Adversity 13:07 - The Nature of Bitcoin Cycles 16:02 - The Reachability of Bitcoin Participants 19:45 - Coinkite.com 21:00 - NomadCapitalist.com 22:08 - The Challenges of Self-Custody 30:00 - The Feasibility of Self-Custody for All 34:14 - Bitcoin as a Superior Monetary Base 35:10 - Concerns about Concentration Risk 38:07 - Mempool.space 39:16 - Swan.com 40:12 - Government Influence on Bitcoin ETFs 43:32 - Multipolar World and Bitcoin Adoption 44:01 - US Favorability towards Bitcoin 46:51 - Genesis Bankruptcy and Grayscale's Future 50:11 - Common Traps in a Bull Cycle 59:54 - Dealing with Corrections in a Bull Cycle

Good morning to you,I am going to be sending out two pieces in fairly quick succession: first, today's, some commentary on the latest bitcoin price action, and then another, tomorrow hopefully, about gold mining.It looks like bitcoin (currently $67,000, down from highs of $73,500) is now “enjoying” a correction. Microstrategy (NDX:MSTR) has 5xd, since we covered it in the summer, and some profit-taking is inevitable. My own strategy though is to HODL. I don't think this is the end of the cycle. Longer term I think bitcoin goes higher, even if it is short-term overbought and over-heated. I know of no strategy that has consistently beaten HODL, so that is what I am going to continue to doThere is an expression you will have heard me use from time to time: “from false moves come fast moves in the opposite direction”. Sometimes you will see a move above an old high, a “false breakout”, before a market reverses. At the moment the breakout above the old high to $73,500 then the reversal looks like it could be one of those. It may do that. It may not. You never know. But the risk with bitcoin is not having a position. My preferred interpretation is: “ongoing correction in a bull market”. But these are the kind of doubts that haunt you when climbing the wall of worry. There is nothing a bull market likes to do more than throw you off. Hence HODL.It has been said before, but I say it again: were you to sell your bitcoins for pounds dollars or euros, you would effectively be swapping a technologically superior form of money for one that is technologically inferior. When looked at in these terms, selling bitcoin for fiat makes little sense. When bull markets come along you always kick yourself for not owning enough bitcoin, so, again, HODL.I met a city friend of mine at a drinks party last night and he was telling me how many institutions are buying $200,000 btc September call options: that means some traders in institutions are, in effect, making leveraged bets that bitcoin will be $200,000 in 6 months time. Buying such high risk, out-of-the-money calls could be seen as symptomatic of excess bullish sentiment. It signals irrational exuberance. It signals catch-up trade - trying to make up the money you missed out by not being positioned sooner. But that institutional money, with all the information it has about order-flows and all the rest of it, is making such bets is also a bullish sign. I, for one, hope those call options come good.Altcoin Season is Upon Us - or It WasFinally, another anecdote from earlier in the week, which shows just how hot things were getting, this one about altcoin season. Fortunes, sometimes life-changing fortunes, get made and lost, though mostly lost, in altcoin season. It was upon us. My son's mate from uni, age 23, is now a trader. On Tuesday he was bragging on their Snapchat about a win he just had. LocalAI - I have no idea what that is - began trading on Monday. On Tuesday it was up over 17,000%. You read that right. On a Tuesday.I took a look at it on Wednesday. It had just fallen over 60%.The following day it nearly tripled, before falling 50% again. Nuts!How to navigate it all? It's a full-time job keeping up with what's going on in the altcoin world and they are not something I know a great deal about, I'm relieved to say. I'm familiar with about ten. Fortunately, I know a man who does. So let me take this opportunity to recommend Charlie Morris's Bytefolio. Charlie is a former fund manager from HSBC, who ran the billion-dollar Absolute Return fund for 20 years. He also wrote the extremely popular Fleet Street Letter for many years, before handing it over to Nigel Farage and his team. Charlie now runs a suite of letters at Bytetree. He was early to the bitcoin story, back in 2014. He has almost unrivalled knowledge of portfolio management and asset allocation, of technical analysis and trend following, and he applies it to the world of crypto and altcoins. So take a look and see what you think - you get the first month free. The crypto letter is ace, but I also like his more mainstream Multi-Asset Investor and his speculative Venture too.Right, I'll be back very soon, tomorrow hopefully, talking gold mines. Will I ever learn?Until then, This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theflyingfrisby.com/subscribe

SummaryWilly Woo is managing partner at Crest and SyzCrest, a fund that builds financial products to give higher yield than T-bills by harvesting the volatility in crypto.Willy Woo and Piers discuss various aspects of trading, covering topics like price predictions, the balance between intuition and data when building predictive models, and the social value inherent in trading activities. Their conversation extends to exploring the dynamics of DeFi and altcoin markets, drawing comparisons with TradFi, examining market manipulation, and emphasizing the crucial role of transparency in the crypto space. They weigh the pros and cons of transaction privacy in creating a fairer market and touch upon the impact of MEV, DeFi's high-frequency trading.They explore the three forms of the efficient market hypothesis (EMH), hodling versus directional trading, and the fundamental concepts that are necessary for successful trading. They also examine the concept of purpose, discussing how it motivates individuals in their pursuits. Segueing into Radix, their conversation highlights the Radix team's dedication to their vision and integrity, rather than rushing launch and compromising for easy wins. They talk about compounding games and underscore the need for adopting a long-term view for achieving meaningful, lasting change.Chapters00:00 — Introduction01:01 — Willy's predictions about Bitcoin03:05 — Intuition and data analysis in predictive models09:00 — Short-term vs long-term trading13:33 — Social value of trading19:47 — Transparency in crypto transactions21:40 — Transaction privacy in DeFi?27:12 — The 3 forms of the Efficient Markets Hypothesis33:04 — Hodling as a strategy against volatility37:15 — What to prioritise learning as a new trader38:52 — Finding your purpose 46:46 — The vision and integrity of RadixFurther resourcesTwitter: @woonomicCrest Fund: crest.fund  

Have you wondered what it takes to be a long-term HODLer? American HODL rejoins me on the show to talk about HODLer psychology, bitcoin culture, and what to expect going forward: Adoption waves Living on Bitcoin Overconfidence Mainstream culture Bitcoin Fixes This Jurisdictions Thoughts on next cycle Links: X: americanhodl8 Sponsors: Pacific Bitcoin Festival (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on X @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast

Jonathan Chester, Founder/CEO of Bitwage joins me to talk about his experience setting up the company and enabling more people to earn Bitcoin: The story of growing Bitwage The market size for payroll Exploring Lightning payouts  Remote working as a trend HODLing as the use Links: Twitter: @Bitwage Site: Bitwage  Sponsors: Pacific Bitcoin Festival (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Mempool.space Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast