Podcasts about Lightning Network

Most Bitcoin scaling projects pick a lane. Arkade refuses to. In this conversation, Ark Labs' Andrew "Kukks" Camilleri explains why Arkade is a general-purpose off-chain environment where you can express your own unlocking scripts — multisig, hash-lock contracts, and more — without opinionated rails like built-in Lightning. He and Shinobi unpack the cosigner trust model, trusted execution environments, and how users can self-deploy signers to remove the possibility of incorrect execution.Grab your copy THE 2036 ISSUE

In this episode, Chris Ritter joins me to discuss Lightning Network economics, yield opportunities, network centralization, and the rapid growth of Lightning payments. We explore who captures value in the Lightning Network, security considerations for routing nodes, and what recent data reveals about the future of Bitcoin payments.Timestamp:(00:00) – Introduction to Lightning Economics(04:23) – Understanding Bitcoin Treasury Strategies(09:08) – The Evolution of Lightning Network Routing(14:45) – Growth and Volume in the Lightning Network(19:57) – Centralization Trends in the Lightning Network(25:08) – Security Considerations in Lightning Routing(29:18) – Yield Generation in Lightning Network(35:05) – The Future of Payments and AI in Lightning(41:34) - Closing ThoughtsLinks: https://zeusln.com/https://freecritter.xyz/https://x.com/ZeusLNhttps://primal.net/freecritterReport: https://zeusln.com/Lightning_Economics_Report_April_2026.pdf Stephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe

For episode 737 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Jesse Shrader, CEO & Co-founder of Amboss, where they are building the backbone for enterprise Lightning adoption and decentralized finance through several key initiatives.

Reduci dal BitCare Forum 2026 Rikki & Guybrush possono finalmente commentare un'altra edizione che ha dato emozioni.Inoltre: l'HRF pubblica il documento definitivo su Bitcoin, David Marcus e lo scetticismo sul Lightning Network, il teleriscaldamento indiustriale con il calore del mining è realtà, arriva il tracker delle censure e delle confische di stablecoin, e la banconota da zero euro è una riserva di valore migliore degli euro.It's showtime!

Shone Anstey of LQWD Technologies joins Pierre Rochard to discuss why Bitcoin and the Lightning Network are the essential "trust protocols" for the coming AI revolution. Learn how the Lightning Network acts as a major computer science breakthrough, extending the internet's OSI stack to allow money to move at the speed of intelligence for a machine economy bigger than the human economy.Chapters00:10 Effectively unlimited scale01:00 Shone Anstey's background in 90s tech02:32 Scaling Lightning like the early internet04:52 Technical requirements of nodes and channels08:25 Extending the internet's plumbing (OSI Stack)10:57 Bitcoin as an open protocol for trust15:57 Why the Lightning Network needs volume19:33 Why AI agents prefer Bitcoin30:59 Moving money at the speed of intelligence36:45 Will the Federal Reserve use Lightning?48:11 The Nakamoto Effect and Metcalfe's Law

For episode 735 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Bobby Shell of Voltage, an enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure platform that specializes in "Lightning-as-a-Service" (LaaS). It allows businesses, fintechs, and financial institutions to easily set up, manage, and scale Bitcoin and Lightning Network nodes without the burden of maintaining physical servers.

Is the Wall Street ETF narrative killing peer-to-peer Bitcoin adoption? Is Bitcoin failing if it only becomes a corporate store of value hoarded on Wall Street? Institutional demand and exchange-traded funds are not the end game for hyperbitcoinization. True freedom requires building an alternative economic system entirely outside legacy banking, proving that Bitcoin must function as everyday money to succeed.Uncle Rockstar Dev (@r0ckstardev) unpacks how open source software protects financial sovereignty. The cypherpunk history of BTCPay Server demonstrates how a non-custodial payment gateway allows anyone to host a node without asking permission. Relying on a centralized crypto payment processor intermediates your wealth, meaning you must self-host your infrastructure to enforce individual sovereignty.A thriving circular economy operates directly on the ground. From kids using the Lightning Network to buy choco bananas in El Zonte to alternative networks expanding across Africa and Indonesia, communities are establishing localized ecosystems. These regions completely bypass legacy structures, choosing instead to settle daily medium of exchange transactions directly in Satoshis.Documenting this global shift requires a dedicated grassroots movement of creators who reject mainstream financial media. Independent documentarians Zack Dorsey (@zackdorseyx)  and Brandon Martin (@elbrandonmartin) share their proof of work traveling from Central America to Mauritius to capture peer to peer adoption. Capturing these alternative networks on camera is vital to countering corporate narratives and demonstrating how local financial inclusion scales from the bottom up.This decentralized evolution dismantles the broken, top-down corporate NGO model. Instead of creating loops of financial dependency, the leaders meeting at the Zonte Economic Forum are connecting their localized circles to build global network synergy. If you are ready to stop accumulating fiat and start participating in the parallel economy, smash that subscribe button, leave your thoughts on economic sovereignty below, and share this with someone still paying with dirty cash.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about the guests:Uncle Rockstar (X): https://x.com/r0ckstardevJethro Toro (X): https://x.com/JethroToroBrandon Martin (X): https://x.com/elbrandonmartinZack Dorsey: (X):  https://x.com/zackdorseyxSupport 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 Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00  Intro02:21  How to accept Bitcoin for business using self hosted BTCPay Server04:16  BTCPay Server vs BitPay: Why Nicolas Dorier built an open source alternative06:30  Why hyperbitcoinization depends entirely on grassroots adoption10:02  What a real Bitcoin standard looks like in El Salvador and globally11:42  Will Bitcoin fail if it only becomes a Wall Street store of value12:42  Why Bitcoin Beach rejected the centralized fiat NGO funding model21:23  Proof of Work journalism: Independent media reporting on El Salvador24:44  What it is really like moving to El Salvador to live on Bitcoin27:31  How connecting peer to peer networks creates global monetary synergyLive From Bitcoin Beach

In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton is joined by David Puell, Nic Carter, and Alex Pruden to examine the potential risks quantum computing poses to Bitcoin. The group explores how advances in quantum technology could compromise cryptographic security, what a “broken” Bitcoin system might look like in practice, and the technical pathways for mitigation. They also debate upgrade strategies, trade-offs in post-quantum cryptography, and the controversial question of how to handle vulnerable coins, including those attributed to Satoshi.Key Points From This Episode: 00:00:00 Introduction to the discussion on Bitcoin and quantum computing risk with expert guests.00:02:37 Explanation of how Bitcoin's digital signatures work and how quantum computers could forge them.00:03:44 Public key exposure during transactions creates vulnerability to quantum attacks.00:05:40 Examples of exposed keys across Lightning Network, bridges, and exchange infrastructure.00:06:49 Breakdown of two attack vectors: dormant addresses vs. real-time mempool attacks.00:08:17 The “point of no return” where fast quantum attacks prevent on-chain migration to safety.00:12:13 Overview of different quantum hardware approaches and their trade-offs.00:18:49 Skepticism around hype cycles and commercialization challenges in quantum computing.00:20:35 Argument for preparing early rather than assuming slow technological progress.00:29:40 Trade-offs in post-quantum cryptography, including performance and security assumptions.00:34:00 Debate over whether to wait for better cryptographic solutions or act immediately.00:40:09 Introduction of the issue of vulnerable dormant coins, including Satoshi's holdings.00:50:41 Evidence of division within the Bitcoin community on handling vulnerable coins.00:51:50 Proposed solutions including burning coins or extending the supply curve.Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant (https://thepodcastconsultant.com)

Una nuova ricerca mette in discussione il concetto di uscita unilaterale quando si parla di Lightning Network. È davvero la caratteristica fondamentale di un layer 2? Quanto è importante la determinazione del rischio nella scelta del design di un protocollo?Inoltre: elegantissima implementazione di Bitcoin in Kenya, Saifedean Ammous definisce Milei dannoso per Bitcoin, un nuovo documentario dimostra come El Salvador non sia il bitcoin country, e Loupe è una prima difesa contro gli attacchi con gli LLM, It's showtime!

Mark Edge & Sal the Agorist on Free Talk Live A weekly deep-dive into crypto, privacy, and practical freedom. This episode features Stefan Kinsella on the stunning split between Hans-Hermann Hoppe and the Mises Institute; Tux from Cake Wallet on Lightning Network, Silent Payments, and the new Cupcake hardware wallet feature; plus discussions on the Hoppe-Milei controversy, tax resistance, Freedom Dollar vs. Tether, and why privacy coins are the future. Ways to live freer — every Wednesday at 7 PM on X @SallyMayweather.

Mark Edge & Sal the Agorist on Free Talk Live A weekly deep-dive into crypto, privacy, and practical freedom. This episode features Stefan Kinsella on the stunning split between Hans-Hermann Hoppe and the Mises Institute; Tux from Cake Wallet on Lightning Network, Silent Payments, and the new Cupcake hardware wallet feature; plus discussions on the Hoppe-Milei controversy, tax resistance, Freedom Dollar vs. Tether, and why privacy coins are the future. Ways to live freer — every Wednesday at 7 PM on X @SallyMayweather.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Alex Thorn talks with Matt Corallo, Bitcoin developer at Spiral, about debates over Bitcoin's development path, node implementations, and pathways and possibilities for mitigating the impact of a potential future cryptographically relevant quantum computer. Matt first contributed to Bitcoin Core in 2011 and today focuses on building tools for Bitcoin's Lightning Network. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about rising inflation expectations, the new Fed chair, and tricky macro conditions. Participants, along with Galaxy Digital, hold a financial interest in Bitcoin (BTC). Galaxy regularly engages in buying and selling BTC, including hedging transactions, for its own proprietary accounts and on behalf of its counterparties. Galaxy also provides services to vehicles that invest in BTC.  If the value of such assets increases, those vehicles may benefit, and Galaxy's service fees may increase accordingly. The valuation in this communication is based on technical, fundamental, and market analysis and not on any formal valuation method. For more information, please refer to Galaxy's public filings and statements. Cryptocurrencies, including BTC and ZEC, are inherently volatile and risky and ultimate market movements may not align with this statement.   For additional risks related to digital assets, please refer to the risk factors contained in filings Galaxy Digital Inc. makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time to time, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available at www.sec.gov. This episode was recorded on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. ++ Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/research/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode of the Crypto 101 Podcast, Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex, shares the incredible journey of helping build one of crypto's oldest surviving exchanges through hacks, market crashes, and multiple Bitcoin cycles. Paolo explains why Bitfinex eliminated trading fees, how tokenized securities could unlock capital access for emerging markets, and why Bitcoin remains the ultimate hedge against global instability. The conversation dives deep into Lightning Network scaling, AI agents transacting with Bitcoin, institutional adoption, and why self-custody still matters despite the rise of ETFs. Paolo also gives his perspective on quantum computing risks, Bitcoin's future beyond the four-year cycle, and why owning even one Bitcoin could become life-changing.Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/crypto101Check out Mars Men: https://mengotomars.comGet my #1 altcoin pick for this month.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio.. just $1.00 today! Go here to get access: https://www.crypto101insider.com/cryptnation-directm6pypcy1?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution: Your Guide To The Future of Money". In this book, I reveal how to make (and keep) a fortune during this crypto bull run! http://www.cryptorevolution.com/free?utm_source=Internal&utm_medium=YouTube&utm_content=Podcast&utm_term=20250916Chapters00:00 - Paolo Ardoino joins the Crypto 101 Podcast02:00 - From hacker to CTO of Bitfinex06:30 - Surviving the 2016 Bitfinex hack10:00 - Why Bitfinex removed trading fees15:00 - Tokenized securities and emerging markets20:00 - Why options trading never took off in crypto24:30 - ETFs, institutions, and Bitcoin self-custody29:30 - Lightning Network, AI agents, and Bitcoin payments35:00 - Quantum computing vs Bitcoin explained40:00 - Why owning 1 Bitcoin could become life-changingSubscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkshttp://bitfinex.com/*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Mars Men and use my code Mengotomars.com for a great deal: https://mengotomars.com* Check out NPR: https://npr.org* Check out Quince and use my code quince.com/crypto101 for a great deal: https://www.quince.com* Check out Shopify and use my code shopify.com/crypto101 for a great deal: https://www.shopify.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vamos conversar sobre o relatório Lightning Economics (Zeus e Axiom, 2026) que propõe o conceito de rendimento nativo como uma nova forma de monetizar reservas corporativas de Bitcoin sem abrir mão da custódia. Através da Rede Lightning, empresas podem atuar como operadoras de infraestrutura, gerando receita operacional por meio da velocidade do capital e da cobrança de taxas de roteamento. O estudo destaca que este modelo permite que o Bitcoin funcione simultaneamente como reserva de valor e meio de troca, preservando propriedades fundamentais como a descentralização e a segurança. Diferente de empréstimos centralizados ou derivativos, essa estratégia mantém a unidade denominacional, onde o capital investido e o retorno obtido permanecem em BTC. BTC é o produto e a recompensa. A análise conclui que a profissionalização dos nós da rede Lightning é essencial para otimizar lucros e transformar os satoshis das empresas de Tesouraria Bitcoin de um ativo estático em capital produtivo escalável.https://x.com/ZeusLN/status/2048401719831486727https://zeusln.com/lightning-economicsBitcoin é Reserva de Valor ou Meio de Troca?https://youtu.be/0pqzfJ6wE88Diego Kolling sobre investimentos Lightninghttps://youtu.be/FQKCtH94l5kGravado no bloco 947128________________APOIE O CANALhttps://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 Introdução00:33 Economia da Lightning Network: Relatório Zeus e Axiom05:35 O Risco da Terceirização na Custódia de Bitcoin08:38 Os Perigos de Buscar Rendimentos Passivos com Bitcoin11:36 Por que os Rendimentos na Lightning Network são Melhores?16:39 Como Gerar Lucro em bitcoin na Lightning Network23:23 Existe Risco de Perder Bitcoin em Canais Lightning?25:53 Quais são os Custos para Gerenciar um Canal Lightning?29:03 A Engrenagem de Lucros na Rede Lightning40:26 Expectativa de Lucro: Lightning Network vs. Outros Mercados49:59 É Seguro para Grandes Tesourarias Investirem na Lightning Network?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 :)

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AOBPrime Time reminderVibe codingVegas recapZach PanelQ panel (video not up yet)NEWSVegas Product AnnouncementsBlock launched a new Bitkey hardware wallet with a secure touchscreen and 2-of-3 multisig that removes the need for seed phrases, tying transaction verification directly to the device screen (Bitcoin Magazine).Blockstream released Jade Core, an entry-level open-source hardware wallet with Bluetooth pairing, offline signing, and Blind Oracle PIN protection (Bitcoin Magazine).Lightspark became a Visa principal member and unveiled Grid Global Accounts, connecting Bitcoin-based payments to 175M Visa merchants across 33 countries with plans to reach 100 by year-end (news.bitcoin.com).Block demoed Square NFC tap-to-pay for Bitcoin settled over the Lightning Network with 0% processing fees through 2026, with 800,000+ Square merchants already auto-enrolled (block.xyz).Aven unveiled a Bitcoin-backed Visa credit card with revolving credit lines from $1K to $1M starting at 7.99% APR, 2% cash back, and BitGo custody (GreekReporter).Cash App rolled out auto-conversion of P2P payments into Bitcoin, a 5% Bitcoin Back rewards program at Square merchants, and 5x higher withdrawal limits ($10K/day, $25K/week) (block.xyz).Tether Investments proposed a three-way merger of Twenty One Capital, Strike, and Elektron Energy to combine treasury, mining, lending, and capital markets, with Elektron contributing roughly 5% of global hashrate (BM).Sztorc eCash ForkTopic: Paul Sztorc announced a Bitcoin hard fork called "eCash" set for August 2026 (block 964,000). Copies Bitcoin's ledger but reassigns ~500,000 of Satoshi's forked coins to early investors. 80-85% negative community reaction.Posted: April 24-28, 2026LinkDOJ "Developer Exemptions" Announced at Bitcoin 2026 - But Are They Real?Published: April 27-28, 2026Sources: The Rage | Crypto.newsSummary: Acting AG Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel told Bitcoin 2026 that developers who write code without "knowingly" helping criminals will not be charged. Blanche claimed the DOJ has "fundamentally changed the game" and ended "regulation by prosecution." L0la L33tz at The Rage argues the exemption is performative - the government's existing cases treat receiving a complaint email or reading a news article about misuse as sufficient "knowledge."Keonne Rodriguez Writes from Prison - "Letter #6: Two Years In"Published: April 25, 2026Sources: The Rage | Reason MagazineSummary: Samourai Wallet co-founder Keonne Rodriguez published his sixth letter from federal prison, marking two years since his arrest. He's serving 5 years for conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money-transmitting business. Trump said he would "look into" a pardon but has taken no action.Tornado Cash Retrial: DOJ Pushes for October DatePublished: Ongoing (retrial proposed October 2026)Sources: The Rage (April 22)Summary: Prosecutors are pushing for an October 2026 retrial of Roman Storm on money laundering and sanctions charges after a jury deadlocked in August 2025. Storm was convicted on the unlicensed money transmitter charge but the jury couldn't agree on the two more serious counts (up to 40 years combined).Vercel Hack Exposes Crypto Infrastructure Supply Chain RiskPublished: April 20, 2026Source: LINKSummary: Vercel disclosed a breach traced to a compromised Google Workspace connection through a third-party AI tool (Context.ai). The hack exposed environment variables and API keys for numerous Web3 projects. Solana DEX Orca confirmed it rotated all deployment credentials. A cybercrime forum post claimed to be selling Vercel data for $2M.BIP47DBPublished: May 3, 2026Source: LINKSummary: An open protocol for inscribing BIP47 reusable payment codes onto the Bitcoin blockchain using Ordinals inscriptions with compressed binary encoding. The protocol creates a decentralised, censorship-resistant, and publicly verifiable directory of payment codes that eliminates single points of failure in the PayNym ecosystem. Anyone may write to the directory, and all entries are client-side verifiable against the secp256k1 curve.RELEASESZeus v13.0.0 - April 27, 2026Major release: new "node in the phone" using LDK Node, redesigned onboarding, embedded LND channel migration preserving existing channels, Cashu protocol rewrite with offline transaction capabilities, embedded LND upgraded to v0.20.1-beta, revamped amount input with currency selection, Cashu mint review via Nostr social graph, ZEUS Pay+ custom profiles, Android stealth mode. Over 100 merged PRs.Release linkMempool v3.3.0 - April 21, 2026Major release: taproot script tree visualization, sighash highlighting, stale block comparisons, annexes support, sub-1-sat/vB transaction handling, ephemeral dust support, PSBT signature display, Liquid Simplicity support, new API endpoints, Angular framework upgrade. v3.3.1 hotfix same day.Release linkUmbrel 1.7.0 / 1.7.1 - April 27-28, 2026Home screen shortcuts, built-in text editor in Files, advanced networking (hostname customization, static IP), network sharing for external USB drives, 17 new languages. v1.7.1 fixed a false storage error on restart.Release linkBTCPay Server v2.3.8 / v2.3.9 - April 23-24, 2026v2.3.8: Enhanced subscription management with new API routes, improved POS QR code login, LUD-21 support for LNURL-pay verification. v2.3.9: Patch fixing server recovery after plugin crashes and xpub parsing issue.Release linkBULL Bitcoin v6.9.1 - April 21, 2026FSS10 migration fallback for Android, Colombia (COP) deposit support, real-time WebSocket notifications, 11 new languages, Ledger hardware wallet support. Extensive bug fixes.Release linkEnvoy v2.2.14 - April 23, 2026Hardened iOS Bluetooth connectivity, fixes for Passport Prime account display, Magic Backup bug fixes, coin control/fee flow improvements, updated translations.Release linkCake Wallet v6.1.0 / v6.1.2 - April 20-23, 2026Native USDT bridging between Ethereum, Polygon, and Arbitrum. Optimized core engine, improved multi-chain wallet stability, Lightning invoice generation and EVM connectivity fixes.Release linkStart9 v0.4.0-beta.7 - April 29, 2026Beta for the complete StartOS rewrite. Tunnel design refinements, backup reliability fixes with rsync and CIFS support, improved TCP connection timeouts in reverse proxy. Requires careful update process.Release linkLNbits v1.5.4 - April 23, 2026Ability for operators to cap number of users or extensions per instance. AppImage installation fix. UI fixes, QR code optimization, webhook error handling.Release linkDojo v1.29.1 - April 27, 2026Patch reverting a bitcoinjs dependency update that caused block sync to stall. Dependency reversion and lockfile updates.Release linkBitkey - April 19-26, 2026Three app releases shipped (2026.5.0, 2026.6.0, 2026.7.0). 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Is Bukele a dictator, or is he simply executing the mandate of a population that was previously held hostage by gang violence and state corruption?Joe Nakamoto joins me to separate the propaganda from the facts surrounding the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. We examine the on-the-ground truth of what happens when a nation opts out of the broken fiat system and bets on a sovereign future.Moving beyond the headlines, we break down what a functional circular economy looks like. From El Zonte to Livingstone, Zambia, the goal is radical independence, building economic growth from the bottom up. We explore how merchants, farmers, and tourists are keeping value within their own communities instead of leaking it to centralized intermediaries, creating tangible wealth where credit cards and banks were never an option.The conversation inevitably turns to President Bukele and the tension between safety and state power. It is a complex situation that forces us to reconcile our comfortable Western ideals of governance with the raw, utilitarian needs of a developing nation that is finally feeling secure for the first time in generations.We also pull no punches on the surveillance state. With the rise of strict KYC requirements, the core promise of decentralization is under constant threat. Joe and I discuss why Bitcoin companies have a moral obligation to push back against regulatory capture. Relying on peer-to-peer solutions is the only way to avoid the trap of a segmented, compliant financial system that destroys the privacy that makes Bitcoin valuable in the first place.Finally, we talk about the mental leap required to fully embrace this change. The lightning network has made fast and cheap transactions possible, but the transformation happens in the mind. We discuss the difficult process of unlearning fiat habits and training ourselves to price our labor, our time, and our future in satoshis. If you are ready to stop watching the tickers and start participating in the revolution, this conversation is for you. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend, and let us know if you would move to El Zonte. —Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Joe Nakamoto:X: https://x.com/JoeNakamotoIG: https://www.instagram.com/joenakamoto_Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamotoYT: @JoeNakamotoSupport 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 Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro02:54 What are the requirements for a successful Bitcoin circular economy?05:54 Why documenting the El Salvador Bitcoin rollout is essential for history.10:18 What events would actually invalidate the Bitcoin investment thesis?16:06 How to protect Bitcoin privacy against 2026 KYC and AML regulations.21:16 Will a de minimis tax rule make Bitcoin legal tender in the US?32:56 Is El Salvador safe for Bitcoin tourists after the gang crackdown?43:58 Is President Bukele a dictator or a sovereign Bitcoin leader?1:01:02 How the Zambia Bitcoin circular economy provides a global blueprint.1:13:26 Why is transitioning to a Satoshi Standard harder than buying Bitcoin?Live From Bitcoin Beach

Fed leadership transition: Kevin Warsh advances toward becoming Fed Chair, signaling potential monetary regime change and a more Bitcoin-aware perspective Macro pressure building: Japan defending the yen by selling treasuries could force looser monetary policy globally “Fourth Turning” framework: Current geopolitical and monetary instability fits a broader historical cycle of institutional breakdown and reset Bitcoin vs fiat: Growing global distrust in fiat systems contrasts with rising Bitcoin adoption at sovereign and institutional levels Gold vs Bitcoin: Bitcoin regaining strength vs gold may trigger institutional capital rotation Institutional adoption continues: Pension funds and corporations increasingly allocating to Bitcoin treasuries Bitcoin dev risk: Ongoing legal concerns highlight need for protections around open-source software and self-custody Quantum computing FUD: Seen as a long-term issue with time for thoughtful mitigation, not an immediate threat Policy momentum: Potential U.S. legislation (American Reserve Modernization Act) hints at deeper Bitcoin integration Ecosystem innovation: Lightning and decentralized exchange tools (e.g., RailsX) show continued infrastructure growth ► For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private?utm_campaign=private&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/ira?utm_campaign=ira&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Secure your Bitcoin with Swan Vault ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/vault?utm_campaign=vault&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app?utm_campaign=app&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out Welcome To Bitcoin a FREE Introductory course. Learn about Bitcoin in under 1 hour! ✔ https://www.swanbitcoin.com/welcome?utm_campaign=welcome_to_bitcoin&utm_medium=sponsorship&utm_source=podcast&utm_content=swan_signal_live ► Connect with Swan Bitcoin: ✔ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan ✔ Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin ✔ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoin ✔ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@swanbitcoin ✔ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SwanBitcoin/ ✔ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realswanbitcoin

Mark “Murch” Erhardt and Gustavo Flores Echaiz are joined by Toby Sharp to discuss Newsletter #402.News● Hornet Node's declarative executable specification of Bitcoin consensus rules (1:02) ● Onion message jamming in the Lightning Network (23:22) Selected Q&A from Bitcoin Stack Exchange● Why did BIP342 replace CHECKMULTISIG with a new opcode, instead of just removing FindAndDelete from it? (40:58) ● Does SIGHASH_ANYPREVOUT commit to the tapleaf hash or the full taproot merkle path? (43:28) ● What does the BIP86 tweak guarantee in a MuSig2 Lightning channel, beyond address format? (45:23) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 31.0 (47:10) ● Core Lightning 26.04 (54:26) ● LND 0.21.0-beta.rc1 (56:35) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #33477 (57:55) ● Bitcoin Core #35006 (1:02:21) ● BIPs #1895 (1:04:31) ● BIPs #2142 (1:12:47) ● LDK #4555 (1:14:28) ● LND #10713 (1:16:23) ● LND #10754 (1:18:14)

Uma exposição para iniciantes do Protocolo Spark e exploração inicial da carteira Blitzwallet, uma opção amigável para começar a usar Spark para receber pagamentos em BTC com custo baixo. É privado? É seguro? É bitcoin de verdade ou só promessa? Precisa confiar em terceiros? Entenda!https://x.com/bitdov/status/2045134090957902168https://sparkstalker.vercel.app/https://sparkscan.io/address/spark1pgssxrcnn28yvcs4ldgydvxf4gntrz3f58zcrhy36y3ng8ttjryzps5ayjkmmx?network=mainnethttps://www.spark.money/https://www.lightspark.com/https://docs.spark.money/start/overview?search=DERIVATIONhttps://docs.wdk.tether.io/sdk/wallet-modules/wallet-sparkhttps://blitzwalletapp.com/https://github.com/BlitzWallethttps://wallet.blitzwalletapp.com/https://github.com/BlitzWallet/spark-recoverGravado no bloco 945915________________APOIE O CANALhttps://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 Introdução00:47 Tether na Lightning Network com o Protocolo Spark02:05 O que é o Protocolo Spark?06:16 Casos de uso do Protocolo Spark09:26 Por que a Spark foi criada?11:53 Como funcionam as transações na Spark?13:32 Quem fica com as chaves na Spark?16:01 Modelo de confiança do Protocolo Spark18:16 Segurança contra fraudes na Spark21:58 Integração entre Spark e Lightning Network24:34 Quem custodia os bitcoins na Spark?25:48 Privacidade no Protocolo Spark32:43 Mitigação de rastreio de transações na Spark39:38 Raio-X de privacidade na Spark47:54 Categorias de carteiras Bitcoin Lightning56:20 Quem pode ver suas informações na Spark?59:14 Dilema da reutilização de identificadores1:01:03 Configuração de privacidade na Spark1:05:13 Blitz Wallet: Bitcoin Lightning + Spark1:07:44 Recursos da Blitz Wallet1:13:09 Como criar carteira na Blitz Wallet com Tor1:21:50 Personalizar perfil na Blitz Wallet1:23:15 Como receber satoshis na Blitz Wallet1:25:02 Como enviar satoshis na Blitz Wallet1:27:06 Teste de persistência de conta na Blitz Wallet com Tor1:29:55 Pagamentos por endereço de contato na Blitz Wallet1:30:48 Receber satoshis via Lightning na Blitz Wallet1:34:41 Recuperação de carteira na Blitz WalletEscute 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

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Ever wonder how we can make Bitcoin payments even faster and more private?In this video, we dive back into the Ark protocol to see how it builds on the foundations of the Lightning Network. We'll explore how Ark aims to fulfill the original promise of instant, scalable Bitcoin transactions while solving some of the liquidity and onboarding challenges found in Lightning today.In this video, you'll learn:The core mechanics of the Ark protocol.How it differs from and complements the Lightning Network.Why this matters for the future of Bitcoin's scalability and privacy.If you enjoyed my previous breakdown on the promise of Lightning, this deep dive into Ark is the perfect next step!Book a 1|1 Bitcoin Consulting call with mehttps://pathtobitcoin.xyz/Join my Bitcoin Learning Community & and access Free Courseshttps://www.skool.com/the-bitcoin-masters-4115/Where I buy Bitcoin (Free BTC & Non-KYC options)https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/bitcoinnotcrypto15% Stampseed Titanium Seed plates (BEST WAY TO STORE BTC PRIVATE KEYS)https://www.stampseed.com/USE CODE : BTCNOTCRYPTO15Get a Coldcard Hardware wallet herehttps://store.coinkite.com/promo/169FA71FECC4928F725D5% off Start9 servers for plug & play Bitcoin NodesCODE: BNC5https://store.start9.com/Umbrel home for a Bitcoin node and home serverhttps://a.umbrel.com/hodl/umbrel-homeAffordable Privacy Phones & deviceshttps://www.mark37.com/ref/BNC/5% off using code : BNCBuy a Bitforge or Bitaxe here!https://dtvelectronics.com/store/?aff=22Use code hodl for 10% offFree Open Source Bitcoin and Investment tracking toolshttps://plebtools.com/Become a Member of the Channel, Get exclusive content, and livestream playbackhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2aM2gVVEHTu0pfE1ZyA0BQ/joinFollow Rajat, Jor, and I's new show togetherhttps://www.youtube.com/@MapleBitcoinJoin our Communityhttps://www.skool.com/maplebitcoinListen to this as a podcasthttps://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bitcoinnotcryptoFollow me on Nostrnpub1zqm9zant0rxf49wfgw8pt5h0j50cetfes6hwa73u7sxstlzcsz8qh6x9fsFollow on Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/forrestHODLDonate to the show herehttps://coinos.io/BNCVFVSome of the above links may be Affiliate links that support this show at no extra cost to you. None of the links are Sponsored links. This allows me to only promote products and services I personally use and believe in.

For episode 716 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Seth, COO of Cake Wallet.Cake Wallet, one of the longest-running open source Bitcoin, Monero, and Zcash wallets, recently introduced a Lightning integration designed to remove that tradeoff, enabling instant payments without channel or liquidity management while keeping self-custody and an on-chain exit. 

Amir Taaki is one of the first Bitcoin developers to join the project and today he stands out as one of the most prominent cypherpunks and privacy advocates. Currently, he is working towards building DarkFi. Harry Halpin is one of the most prominent privacy advocates in academia, and an entrepreneur who focuses on maximizing human rights. Today, he is the CEO of Nym and he works towards normalizing privacy. Christopher Cialone is a big privacy advocate whose current focus is to free the Tornado Cash devs (especially Roman Storm) and the Samourai Wallet devs. In this episode, we talk about everything privacy. Time stamps: 00:01:13 –Introducing Amir Zaki, Harry Halpin, Christopher Cialone 00:02:17 – Harry Halpin discusses Palantir CEO Alex Karp's advocacy for a corporate-state surveillance apparatus and automated AI weapons to ensure US dominance. 00:05:05 – Halpin critiques the Silicon Valley mindset that glorifies war and surveillance, contrasting it with the harsh realities of authoritarian regimes. 00:07:30 – Why programmers should build privacy-enhancing technologies to resist the rise of authoritarianism and mass surveillance. 00:18:26 – Vlad questions whether the US must abandon ethics to compete technologically with authoritarian states like China. 00:19:37 – Harry Halpin argues that true technological innovation comes from freedom and decentralization, not by copying authoritarian control systems. 00:24:34 – Christopher Cialone discusses the Tornado Cash case, where the government is attempting to redefine privacy and stifle innovation. 00:26:14 – Christopher Cialone expresses frustration over the developer community's general silence on legal battles that threaten their freedom to build. 00:33:58 – Neither political party will save crypto developers, citing ongoing prosecutions under different administrations. 00:35:27 – Harry Halpin highlights the hypocrisy of prosecuting legitimate privacy tool developers while ignoring scammers, revealing the state's true priorities. 00:39:02 – Christopher Cialone laments the cultural shift in New York post-COVID, noting increased compliance and a loss of rebellious spirit. 00:39:42 – Prosecutors are accused of deliberately misrepresenting technology to secure convictions against developers like Roman Storm. 00:44:33 – Harry Halpin prepares to leave the show, receives a Zcash giveaway sponsored by Cake Wallet. 00:49:49 – Vlad argues that Bitcoin's privacy development died when Samourai Wallet developers were arrested, causing a chilling effect. 00:53:19 – Amir Taaki advocates for using cyberpunk technology to build parallel systems and reclaim power from a corrupt government. 00:58:03 – Amir reminisces about the early, freer days of the internet and calls for creating a more fun, sovereign online world. 01:01:59 – Amir Taaki provides an update on the DarkFi project, mentioning the upcoming wallet app, bridge development, and marketing plans. 01:03:32 – Amir recounts being detained and deported from multiple countries, suggesting a pattern of targeting figures in the crypto privacy space. 01:11:17 – Amir explains how to deal with government psychological operations by remaining calm, rational, and focused on the primary mission. 01:16:09 – The shift from believing in a single objective truth to understanding diverse values and realities. 01:19:03 – Amir Taaki describes the ongoing arms race between those diminishing privacy and those building new tools to preserve freedom online. 01:23:38 – The conversation shifts to how AI, controlled by superpowers through semiconductor production, can be weaponized against individuals and businesses. 01:26:53 – Taaki discusses the use of AI systems like Palantir's AIP and Israel's "Lavender" to automate targeting and killing in warfare. 01:36:22 – Pactical privacy tips, including using Tor, Linux, fire-jailed AI, GrapheneOS, and privacy-focused VPNs. 01:40:17 – The discussion covers recommended VPNs that respect user privacy and browsers like Firefox and Brave for a safer online experience. 01:48:00 – The Zcash giveaway & show sponsors: Sideshift, Layer Two Labs, Orange Rock, Braiins Hash Power, Cake Wallet 01:57:49 – The story behind the Zcash wallet's rebranding from Zashi to ZODL due to a conflict with the Electric Coin Company. 02:01:15 – The significance of zero-knowledge proofs, their origins, and their use in projects like Zcash and Tornado Cash. 02:30:09 – Amir Taaki jokes about how easy it is to anger Bitcoiners by stating factual criticisms, particularly about the Lightning Network. 02:30:48 – Why the Lightning Network failed.

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Mark “Murch” Erhardt, Gustavo Flores Echaiz, and Mike Schmidt are joined by Remix7531 and Luis Schwab to discuss Newsletter #401.News● Discussion of using nested MuSig2 in the Lightning Network (34:05) ● Formal verification of secp256k1 modular scalar multiplication (01:10) Changes to services and client software● Coldcard 6.5.0 adds MuSig2 and miniscript (40:56) ● Frigate 1.4.0 released (41:46) ● Bitcoin Backbone updates (47:10) ● Utreexod 0.5 released (16:18) ● Floresta 0.9.0 released (19:41) Releases and release candidates● Bitcoin Core 31.0rc4 (48:01) ● Core Lightning 26.04rc3 (49:00) Notable code and documentation changes● Bitcoin Core #34401 (50:01) ● Bitcoin Core #35032 (51:51) ● Core Lightning #9021 (55:33) ● Core Lightning #9046 (56:53) ● LDK #4515 (58:25) ● LDK #4558 (59:51) ● LND #9985 (1:01:53) ● BTCPay Server #7250 (1:04:07) ● BIPs #2089 (1:07:28)

In this episode of My Latin Life Podcast, I sit down with Maciej Cepnik — Canadian Bitcoin entrepreneur, co-founder, and CMO of Aureo Bitcoin — the platform making it dramatically easier to buy, sell, and hold Bitcoin in Mexico.We dive deep into:Why Aureo focuses on direct-to-wallet purchases and white-glove service instead of complicated custodyThe challenges and opportunities of Bitcoin adoption in Mexico and Latin AmericaUsing the Lightning Network for fast, low-cost transactionsPaying rent, sending money to Mexican banks, and turning Bitcoin into pesos instantlySelf-custody setups, institutional-grade solutions, and why real human support still matters in BitcoinWhether you're a Bitcoiner in LatAm, thinking about moving to Mexico, or just want to understand how to actually use Bitcoin in everyday life, this conversation is packed with practical insights.Maciej brings years of experience helping people securely onboard into Bitcoin — don't miss it! Follow Maciej: @CepnikMaciej https://x.com/CepnikMaciej Check out Aureo: https://www.aureobitcoin.com#Bitcoin #Mexico #AureoBitcoin #BitcoinLatAm

Fed Chari nominee Kevin Warsh has a crypto bag. The Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's financial disclosure reveals equity positions in more than a dozen crypto companies including Solana, Compound, dYdX, Polymarket, and the Lightning Network. He's pledged to divest, but the potential next person to oversee stablecoin regulation and bank crypto custody has been deeply invested in the industry. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

Bitcoin Lightning payments, self-custody yield, and stablecoin interoperability are converging on one infrastructure layer, and the companies building it are already seeing massive demand. Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and founder of Fintech Confidential, sits down with Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss Technologies, to break down how Lightning Network infrastructure is reshaping payment processing, treasury strategy, and compliance for fintech operators worldwide.Card networks charge 2% to 5% per transaction. Lightning brings that to 0.29%. Square just announced zero Bitcoin processing fees for its entire retailer network. The Genius Act is flooding the market with stablecoins, but those assets live on blockchains that do not talk to each other. Jesse explains how Taproot Assets on Lightning can unify fragmented stablecoin systems through cross-asset, in-flight currency exchange. He also walks through how Rails, a self-custodial Bitcoin yield product with over 2,600 on its waitlist, lets companies earn yield from payment routing without giving up custody. The conversation includes real founder lessons on fundraising, board strategy, and preparing for a future where AI systems pay each other.FIND OUT MORE1️⃣ Lightning payment processing at 0.29% is a 10x reduction from card network fees; run the math on what your business saves annually.2️⃣ Self-custody yield is now possible on Bitcoin without handing your asset to a third party; Rails automates the infrastructure so you do not need to be an expert.3️⃣ Build your board with the smartest people you have ever met, and replace anyone who is not fully invested in your success.4️⃣ Map your fiat compliance obligations into decentralized payment environments now, before a sanctions violation forces the conversation.5️⃣ Start designing guardrails for AI agents with spending authority; machine-to-machine payments are expected within three to five years.LINKSGuestJesse Shrader on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shraderjesse/CompanyAmboss Technologies: https://amboss.tech/Amboss Space (Lightning Network Explorer): https://amboss.space/Rails: https://www.amboss.tech/railsAmboss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ambosstechFintech ConfidentialPodcast: https://fintechconfidential.com/listenNotifications: https://fintechconfidential.com/accessLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fintechconfidentialX: https://x.com/FTconfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fintechconfidentialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/fintechconfidentialSupportersDFNS provides wallets as a service that is API first, multi-chain by design, and secured with MPC so you can launch across over 50 blockchains without managing private keys. Request a demo at fintechconfidential.com/dfnsSkyflow is a zero trust data privacy vault delivered as an API that lets you collect, secure, and tokenize personal information with built-in features for PCI, CCPA, GDPR, and SOC 2 compliance. Visit skyflowsecure.comHawk AI provides AI tools for real-time payment screening, ML transaction monitoring, and dynamic customer risk rating to make compliance more effective and help fight fraud and financial crime. Visit gethawkai.comAboutJesse Shrader is the CEO and co-founder of Amboss Technologies. He holds a degree in Environmental Resources Engineering from Humboldt State University and previously worked in highway asset management at the Oregon Department of Transportation. His experience handling calls for class action lawsuits against banks exposed him to predatory overdraft practices and pushed him toward building decentralized payment infrastructure.Amboss Technologies is a payment infrastructure and data analytics company built on Bitcoin's Lightning Network, founded in 2021. Its products include Magma (liquidity marketplace), Rails (self-custodial yield), Reflex (compliance automation), and Amboss Space (network explorer).Tedd Huff, CEO of fintech advisory firm Voalyre and host of Fintech Confidential. Fintech Confidential is a production of DD3 Media, bringing you the people, tech, and companies that change how you pay and get paid.Chapters00:01:02 DFNS: Wallets as a Service (Sponsor)00:02:20 Welcome to Web3 with FTC00:02:51 Meet Jesse Shrader and Amboss00:05:32 Rails Launch and Bitcoin Yield Demand00:06:37 From Engineering to Bitcoin Infrastructure00:09:18 Stablecoins, Genius Act, and Interoperability00:12:39 Self-Custody Yield with Rails00:16:40 Why Lightning Over Layer One00:19:08 Amboss Product Suite00:21:45 Compliance, Sanctions, and Reflex00:24:15 Skyflow: Data Privacy Vault (Sponsor)00:25:17 How Rails Generates Yield00:29:31 Lower Fees and Merchant Adoption00:35:24 Founder Lessons and Fundraising00:39:30 Build Your Board Strategically00:41:50 Crystal Ball: AI Paying AI00:45:18 Voltage Partnership Announcement00:47:12 Hawk AI: Fighting Financial Crime (Sponsor)00:47:57 Disclaimer

The Iran conflict is sending global oil markets into crisis, and the ripple effects could trigger a geopolitical reset with massive implications for Bitcoin. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, Ken, Zack Shapiro, and host Zack Cohen break down Bitcoin's strategic role in U.S.-China competition, why Lightning Network is becoming the payment standard for AI agents, and the CFTC's precedent-setting no-action letter on non-custodial wallets. They also tackle Basel III's punitive 1,250% capital requirements for banks holding Bitcoin and the fight for a Bitcoin de minimis tax exemption on Capitol Hill. Click here to get 10% off bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=YT10

Chad Masterson & Charlie Plainview are the co-founders of OPNET: a protocol that brings smart contracts, DeFi & stablecoins to Bitcoin's base layer. No tokens, wrappers, or bridges are required. But how does it really work & how is it different from Omni, Counterparty, and Citrea? Time stamps: Time stamps: 00:00:36 Introducing Danny and Chad from OPNET 00:01:37 Defining OP NET and Consensus Protocols 00:03:19 Comparison to Counterparty and EVM Compatibility 00:05:39 Technical Implementation: Witness Field and Bitcoin Compliance 00:07:32 Leveraging Bitcoin's Native Scripting 00:09:03 Problems with Meta Protocols and Off-Chain Indexers 00:12:48 Potential for DeFi and Institutional Use 00:14:07 Layer Two Limitations and Liquidity Issues 00:15:35 Scaling and High Fee Environment 00:20:52 Stablecoins and OP 20 Token Standard 00:23:18 Freedom, Use Cases, and Bitcoin's Limitations 00:27:36 Critique of Liquid and Bridging Solutions 00:31:38 Lightning Network, Taproot Assets, and Payments Use Case 00:34:49 Bitcoin Yield, Loans, and Productive Capital 00:37:44 Criticism from Bitcoin Maximalists: Spam and Competing Tokens 00:42:06 Spam, UTXO Bloat, and Account-Based Model 00:44:51 Miner Incentives, MEV, and Transaction Ordering 00:50:04 Sponsor Plugs and Giveaway 01:04:52 OP NET's Target Audience and User Adoption 01:13:00 Bitcoin's Role: Peer-to-Peer Cash or Financial Layer? 01:23:00 Permissionless Innovation and Resilience 01:26:39 Emergent Use Cases and Historical Parallels 01:30:16 Airdrops, Incentives, and Early User Rewards 01:32:33 Security and Comparison Between OP-20 and BRC-20 01:34:18 Live DeFi Applications and Fee Experience 01:36:53 AI Coding FUD and Development Process 01:39:51 Decentralization, Node Operation, and Team Size 01:42:26 Final Questions: Criticisms, Wallets, and How to Try OP NET 01:45:37 Outro and Thanks

Someone kidnapped a Canadian crypto millionaire on a busy Madrid street this week. Zip ties. Sleeping pills. A GPS set for a torture site 6 hours away. Meanwhile, a man's wife stole $172 million in Bitcoin by watching him enter his seed phrase on home security cameras. This episode might change how you store your Bitcoin.We're also covering Canada's largest single-day crypto regulatory crackdown, what happens when the biggest Bitcoin payments company fires 4,000 people and then quietly asks some of them to come back, and why Quebec's immigration minister just went viral for comparing Canada to Switzerland.Check out Cory (and Luke) on their NEW show @the49thpod - wherever you get your podcasts!

On today's Blockspace Live, crypto layoffs are heating up, and Strategy files for $44 billion in stock offerings. Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, we check the market's pulse as risk-on assets rally following a postponement in US strikes on Iran, and we look into the data that is making the Fed hawkish and what that means for bitcoin. Plus, Ryan Gentry, CEO of Bitcoin Infrastructure Corp, joins us to talk about the evolution of agentic payments with the Lightning Network. We also break the latest sweep of layoffs in the crypto sector; Strategy's stock offerings for $21 billion in MSTR, $21 billion in STRC, and $2.1 billion in STRKl; and Marathon's entrance into the AI software landscape.  Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Bitcoin popped back above $70,000. * Gold touched $4,100/oz after a 10% weekly drop. * Inflation expectations surged to 5.2%. * 30-year bond yield moved up by 30 basis points since outbreak of Iran war * Strategy files to sell $21B each of MSTR and STRC * Strategy has purchased more BTC in Q1 2026 than any quarter except for Q4 2024 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:39 Fed Reserve vs Iran 12:57 Machine to machine payments x402 30:33 Crypto Layoffs 39:02 MSTR is at it again! 47:37 MARA goes AI, kind of?

Someone kidnapped a Canadian crypto millionaire on a busy Madrid street this week. Zip ties. Sleeping pills. A GPS set for a torture site 6 hours away. Meanwhile, a man's wife stole $172 million in Bitcoin by watching him enter his seed phrase on home security cameras. This episode might change how you store your Bitcoin.We're also covering Canada's largest single-day crypto regulatory crackdown, what happens when the biggest Bitcoin payments company fires 4,000 people and then quietly asks some of them to come back, and why Quebec's immigration minister just went viral for comparing Canada to Switzerland.Check out Cory (and Luke) on their NEW show @the49thpod - wherever you get your podcasts!

This podcast is made possible by our listeners and viewers. If this show has brought you value, you can support it by becoming a member of The Way Forward, our platform designed to help you find the health and freedom community (people, practitioners, schools, farms, and more) near you. Your membership directly supports the podcast and the work we do.The Crypto Privacy Crackdown Strategic ReportPolitics and activism will not lead us to true freedom. Building an alternative system will.John Bush joins me for a conversation that traces an unexpected journey, from political activism and grassroots organizing to a very different question: what if real freedom isn't something that can be achieved through politics at all?His early path took him deep into the world of libertarian organizing during the Ron Paul era, where he helped launch local political efforts and worked closely with activists pushing for liberty-focused legislation in Texas. But years inside that system eventually led to a realization that forced him to rethink the strategy entirely.That shift opened the door to a very different approach, one centered on building alternatives rather than trying to reform existing institutions. From alternative currencies to local food networks and decentralized communities, the conversation explores what it might look like to create systems that operate outside traditional power structures.We begin unpacking Bitcoin and cryptocurrency through simple analogies that reveal why many people see decentralized money as part of a much larger shift.If you've ever wondered whether real freedom can be built rather than granted, this episode will challenge the way you think about the path forward.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[07:38] The Karpman Drama Triangle and why the freedom movement keeps losing[18:09] How Epstein redirected the most rebellious money ever invented[25:55] Why John doesn't think the CIA created Bitcoin, and what the evidence actually shows[49:49] What the central banks saw in Bitcoin that most people missed[57:05] Why Trump winning may have been worse for freedom than Trump losing[01:10:30] Getting banned from PayPal, Stripe, and his own bank, and what it revealed[01:17:07] Is Bitcoin for wealth or for war?[01:24:14] The red flags John saw in TexCoin before it collapsed, and how to spot the next one[01:30:34] The privacy coins the government actually can't track, and why that matters now[01:39:26] What freedom tech actually works when they cut your internet access[01:53:35] The Lightning Network's custodial problem[01:59:52] From intentional community to a backyard with containersRelated The Way Forward Episodes: How to Get Out of the "Technocratic Tyranny" & Achieve Real Freedom | Derrick Broze | YouTubeBlockchain/Web3 Scam? Your Questions Answered with Oto Gomes & Erai Beckman | YouTubeResources Mentioned:The Crypto Privacy Crackdown Strategic Report - Encore! | Free Webinar Hijacking Bitcoin by Roger Ver | BookForged in the Fire: How to Leverage Adversity to Accelerate Your Divine Purpose People's Reset 2026 by John Bush | YouTubeFind more from John:Live Free Academy | WebsiteJohn Bush | InstagramFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker-free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation.The Way Forward members get the $150 fee waivedWant to grow your podcast but not sure what's actually working? Podigy helps me produce The Way Forward. Take their free assessment to get clear on your next move—and a chance to win a call with their founder.

Shone Anstey, Chairman and CEO of LQWD Technologies Corp, joins the Bitcoin for Corporations X Space to discuss how AI agents are creating explosive demand for the Lightning Network as the native payment rail of the internet. Shone breaks down why machines need instant, peer-to-peer micropayments, how LQWD is using Grok for channel rebalancing, the concept of agent identity on Bitcoin's mainchain, and why Lightning is the "eighth layer of the internet." He also shares insights on non-custodial Bitcoin yield for treasury companies, the parallels between today's AI boom and the 90s internet revolution, and what Treasury 2.0 looks like for Bitcoin operating companies.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Welcome02:00 – Shone's Open Cure Side Project and AI Passion08:15 – From the 90s Internet to Bitcoin: Shone's Background11:18 – Bitcoin as the Trust Protocol 14:41 – Why Lightning Beats Other Networks for AI Agents17:24 – Bitcoin Treasury Companies Earn Non-Custodial Yield27:15 – Onboarding AI Agents to Lightning29:07 – Agent Identity on Bitcoin37:17 – What the Future Looks Like for AI and Bitcoin48:07 – Digital Credit, Treasury 2.0, and Closing Thoughts#Bitcoin #LightningNetwork #AIAgents #LQWD #BitcoinTreasury #AgenticWeb #Micropayments #Layer2 #BitcoinForCorporations #CryptoAI #Web3 #OpenSource #BitcoinYield #LightningPayments #MachineLearning #BitcoinAdoption #TrustProtocol #DigitalEconomy #Fintech #BitcoinMining

Most Bitcoin treasury companies are sitting on their Bitcoin and paying custody fees. But there's a way to make that Bitcoin work, earning native yield on the Lightning Network, without giving up your keys or taking on counterparty risk.Dave Lund, co-founder of FlowRate, joins Jordan Walker to break down one of the most underexplored business models in Bitcoin right now, and why treasury companies may be the key to unlocking the Lightning Network's next phase of growth.Available now on YouTube and all podcast platforms.

Marty sits down with Brian Murray and Paul Itoi to discuss the convergence of AI agents, graph databases as a solution to LLM memory limitations, and Bitcoin's Lightning Network as the native payment rail for the emerging agentic economy. Paul on X: https://x.com/paulitoi Brian on X: https://x.com/murr STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ OPNEXT https://tinyurl.com/tftc2026 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Is the Be Your Own Bank dream a nightmare for most people? While the Bitcoin community has preached self custody as the only path to freedom, many are terrified of losing savings to a single technical error. Obi Nwosu (@obi) argues we have hit a wall with traditional sovereignty. Unless we make Bitcoin as easy as a group chat, we will never see the mass adoption required to topple the legacy financial system.We are entering a dark economic era where holding Bitcoin is a physical risk. Obi breaks down why privacy is the ultimate superpower to protect families from a wrench attack. When wealth is transparent on a public ledger, you become a target. By utilizing e-cash protocols, users regain the anonymity of physical cash while maintaining digital hardness. It is the shift from public target to private sovereign.The true innovation is happening within the circular economies of the Global South. From Bitcoin Beach to Nigeria, people use the lightning network to bypass failing banks. Obi explains these communities lack financial privilege. They need tools that work today, even with intermittent internet, proving utility is highest where the old world is broken.Fedimint miniaturizes exchange security for local communities. This model uses e-cash so guardians cannot see your balance or spending. It bridges the gap between the friction of self custody and the danger of centralized exchanges.Fedi integrates money and identity through open standards like NOSTR. This removes technical barriers, allowing the lightning network to act as global glue. Sovereignty becomes a byproduct of design rather than a chore.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Obi Nwosu:X: https://x.com/obiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/obinwosuWeb: https://www.fedi.xyz/Web: https://fedimint.org/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 Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro01:25 What can the West learn from Bitcoin circular economies?09:02 Why is the Global South front-running Western Bitcoin adoption?13:17 Why do major exchanges still lack Proof of Reserves?19:01 How to identify Bitcoin-only exchanges with ethical listing standards?37:24 Is Bitcoin self-custody too difficult for mass adoption?46:34 How to set up community-led Bitcoin custody with Fedimint?48:53 How does Chaumian e-cash provide total Bitcoin anonymity?1:12:38 How to execute peer-to-peer Bitcoin payments without internet?1:25:33 How to prevent wrench attacks using advanced Bitcoin OpSec?Live From Bitcoin Beach

In this conversation, Stephan Livera interviews Bitcoin developer Martin Habovstiak about his website Knotslies and the controversies surrounding data contiguity in Bitcoin transactions. They discuss the legal implications of data storage on the blockchain, the effectiveness of filtering illegal content, and various methods of spamming the Bitcoin chain. Martin shares his insights on the technical aspects of Bitcoin transactions and the challenges of maintaining standards in the face of evolving practices.They also discuss the complexities of Bitcoin's transaction mechanisms, particularly focusing on the implications of spam, the role of UTXOs, and the potential effects of BIP 110. The conversation also highlights the importance of maintaining network integrity, the costs associated with spamming, and the necessity of mining in preserving Bitcoin's resistance to government influence.Takeaways:

✔️ Wall Street Still Doesn't Understand What's Setting Bitcoin's Price✔️ Bitcoins trend is concentration, not just adoption!✔️ Bitwise publishes report titled "How Bitcoin Gets to $1 Million"✔️ The US Government will be retrying Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm✔️ U.S. Treasury wants to give crypto exchanges power to freeze your funds✔️ SBR update✔️ NEW form the IRS is sending in crypto audits✔️ Blockstream integrates Lightning Network support on it's Jade device.✔️ Sources:► https://x.com/david_eng_mba/status/2031093303865917656?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/david_eng_mba/status/2031411712478556276?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/bitcoinmagazine/status/2031435241470984305?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/1-million-bitcoin-isnt-as-far-fetched► https://x.com/theragetech/status/2031193121799680070?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/rstormsf/status/2031204201418883256?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/kylechasse/status/2030857059223351459?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://www.mexc.co/news/893560► https://x.com/barchart/status/2031432243080790448?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/accounting/status/2031113037101269228?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://x.com/bitcoinnewscom/status/2031452277601612121?s=52&t=CKH2brGypO5fEYTgQ-EFhQ► https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/03-10-2026-blockstream-integrates-lightning-payments-with-liquid-network-in-new-app-update-300081373118930► DONATE TO HELP KEONNE AND BILL https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-freedom-pardon-the-innocent-coders-jailed-for-building-privacy-tools✔️ Check out Our Bitcoin Only Sponsors!► https://archemp.co/Discover the pinnacle of precision engineering. Our very first product, the bitcoin logo wall clock, is meticulously machined in Maine from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminum, ensuring unparalleled durability and performance. We don't compromise on quality – no castings, just solid, high-grade material. Our state-of-the-art CNC machining center achieves tolerances of 1/1000th of an inch, guaranteeing a perfect fit and finish every time. Invest in a product built to last, with the exacting standards you deserve.► Join Our telegram: https://t.me/theplebunderground#Bitcoin #crypto #cryptocurrency #dailybitcoinnews #memecoinsThe information provided by Pleb Underground ("we," "us," or "our") on Youtube.com (the "Site") our show is for general informational purposes only. All information on the show is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on the Site. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL WE HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF ANY KIND INCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE USE OF THE SHOW OR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE SHOW. YOUR USE OF THE SHOW AND YOUR RELIANCE ON ANY INFORMATION ON THE SHOW IS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.

For episode 688 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Viktor Ihnatiuk, Co-Founder and CEO of Utexo, a Bitcoin-native stablecoin settlement network backed by Tether. Utexo enables private, compliant USDT payments with fixed costs, powered by the Lightning Network and RGB.Viktor is a Bitcoin and Web3 engineer with over 12 years of experience building core infrastructure, protocol tooling, and privacy-preserving distributed systems. A serial entrepreneur, he has founded and scaled multiple successful ventures across the crypto industry. Previously, Viktor scaled Boosty Labs into the leading European Web3 development house, growing the team to 150+ engineers and partnering with major industry players including Coinbase, Ledger, Consensys, MoonPay, and Blockchain.com. Earlier in his career, he joined Storj Labs to help build decentralized cloud infrastructure, where he led the Growth team. He was responsible for expanding the distributed node network and shipping operator-facing tools that improved usability and long-term sustainability. Following this period of growth and infrastructure maturation, Storj achieved a successful exit after its acquisition. In parallel with these ventures, Viktor co-founded Astroid to support early BTCFi teams, helped launch the RGB Association, and contributed to Thunderstack—the primary infrastructure provider for RGB—built in collaboration with Tether and Fulgur. Across his work, Viktor focuses on expanding Bitcoin's utility and driving real-world adoption through scalable, privacy-first financial applications. 

Viktor Ihnatiuk is the co-founder and CEO of UTEXO, a Tether-backed global settlement network for native USDT and Bitcoin payments, powered by the Lightning Network and the RGB protocol. Viktor joins Andy Pickering to walk through a decade-long journey from Ukrainian fintech to the frontline of Bitcoin infrastructure — and to explain why the world's biggest stablecoin is finally coming back to the chain where it was born. Why you should listen Viktor traces his path from launching Ukraine's first peer-to-peer lending platform and first fintech conference — where he discovered Bitcoin in 2015 — through to building Boosty Labs, a 150-person dev shop that served Coinbase, Bitfinex, Ledger, MetaMask, and WalletConnect. That operation evolved into a venture studio, and a chance meeting with Tether at Bitcoin Prague in 2023 set the stage for what became UTEXO. Viktor explains how he helped push RGB to mainnet, and how a joint venture with Tether was rebranded into UTEXO, which has just closed a $7.5 million seed round co-led by Tether, Big Brain Holdings, and Plan B Ventures. The conversation digs into what UTEXO actually delivers: instant USDT and Bitcoin settlement at zero transaction cost, with client-side validation privacy baked in through RGB. Viktor breaks down why this isn't USDT arriving on Bitcoin for the first time — it originally launched on OmniLayer back in 2014 — but rather coming home, rebuilt on infrastructure that finally works. He makes the case that Lightning's scalability leaves every other chain behind, and walks through the key use cases UTEXO is targeting: native BTC-to-USDT swaps, new revenue models for wallets through transaction fee monetization, and cross-exchange high-frequency arbitrage. Viktor also lays out UTEXO's broader thesis on stablecoin adoption and payments. He argues that the biggest growth opportunity for stablecoins isn't in DeFi yield — it's in emerging markets where USDT already functions as everyday money for savings, remittances, and increasingly, point-of-sale payments. UTEXO is positioning itself as the infrastructure layer for that shift, working alongside partners like WalletConnect and aligning closely with Tether's distribution strategy. The episode closes with Viktor's take on what blockchain is actually good for — payments, trading, and gambling — and why ten years in the trenches taught him to ignore everything else. Supporting links Stabull Finance UTEXO Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin   If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

John Carvalho is the CEO of Synonym: the company behind the Bitkit wallet and the Pubky social tagging protocol. In this episode, he talks about the progress he's made with his products, the relevance of BIP110, and two concepts which he calls ”Bitcoin depression” and ”Lightning derangement”. Time stamps: 00:00:47 Introducing John Carvalho 00:01:42 Podcast Sponsorships & Cake Wallet Giveaway 00:03:40 Synonym Company Growth & AI Coding 00:07:10 Startup Lessons & Xotika History 00:10:26 Bitcoin Uncensored & Xotika Freedom 00:12:00 Stablecoins, Tether, and Omni 00:15:00 Bitcoin Block Space & Scaling 00:20:13 Blockchain Ecosystems & Class System 00:23:50 Forks, Scaling, and Store of Value 00:52:00 Blockstream, Core Devs, and Institutionalization 00:59:00 Bitcoin Depression & Lightning Derangement Syndrome 01:02:18 Community Fragmentation & Social Dynamics 01:32:55 Bitcoin Core, Trust, and Governance 01:51:32 Soft Forks, Consensus, and Node Power 02:00:04 Maximalism, Altcoins, and Experimentation 02:04:00 Payments vs. Store of Value 02:13:25 Trust, Society, and Social Scalability 02:16:04 Purpose of Bitcoin & Managing Violence 02:23:03 Synonym, Atomic Economy, and Product Vision 02:30:33 BitKit Wallet Design & Bitcoin Units 02:38:19 Bitcoin Community, Learning, and Evolution 02:55:44 Fashion Brand: Tar and Feathers 03:01:44 Social Media, Virality, and PubKy 03:05:08 Closing Remarks & Farewell

Marty sits down with Alex Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, to discuss Bitcoin adoption trends in the current bear market, the Lightning Network's growing momentum, institutional vs. individual ownership shifts, AI's impact on productivity and hiring, quantum computing risks to Bitcoin, and River's vision for the future of Bitcoin banking. Alex on X: https://x.com/Leishman River report: https://x.com/SDWouters/status/2024507942708351443 STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4 Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Lygos: https://bit.ly/4koiJmB Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

Sam Wouters from River shares the latest insights on Bitcoin and Lightning Network adoption, highlighting recent data, growth trends, and misconceptions. Stephan and Sam also discover how Lightning is scaling, the role of institutional and business adoption, and effective strategies for individual investors.Takeaways:

In Episode 146 of Rugpull Radio, GMoney sits down with Justin Shocknet for a deep dive into Bitcoin's original purpose and the evolution of Layer 2 solutions. The conversation centers on Satoshi Nakamoto's vision of peer-to-peer electronic cash and how Lightning Network and other L2 technologies aim to fulfill that mission through scalability, speed, and microtransactions. Justin outlines the technical foundations of Layer 2 protocols, discussing how they operate alongside the base layer to reduce congestion and lower fees while maintaining decentralization. The discussion explores the philosophical divide within the Bitcoin community between store-of-value advocates and those focused on transactional utility. The episode also introduces Justin's “COunterINsurgency” framework, drawing parallels between decentralized networks and asymmetric strategies used in political and military contexts. Together, GMoney and Justin examine how Bitcoin adoption intersects with sovereignty, censorship resistance, and the shifting balance of power in a digitally networked world. A technical and strategic conversation on scaling Bitcoin while preserving its core principles.

Marty sits down with Jesse Shrader, co-founder and CEO of Amboss, to discuss the evolution of the Lightning Network, how Taproot Assets are bringing stablecoins and multi-asset trading to Bitcoin, the launch of Amboss's RailsX peer-to-peer exchange and Magma MCP tool for AI agents, and why Bitcoin is positioned to become the backbone of global commerce and foreign exchange settlement. Jesse on X: https://x.com/Jestopher_BTC Amboss: https://amboss.tech/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/VJ2dABShBz Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bit.ly/4pOv2L4 Promo Code: TFTC99 Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ SLNT https://slnt.com/tftc Lygos: https://bit.ly/4koiJmB Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

AI agents are no longer just tools, they're becoming autonomous economic actors. In this episode of Bitcoin Policy Hour, we explore how AI agents are already using bitcoin to transact and coordinate inside emerging bot-run economies, including early experiments like Moltbook, an AI-driven social network where autonomous agents interact with each other and, in some cases, create wallets and move value without direct human control. The discussion breaks down why bitcoin, especially when paired with Lightning is uniquely suited for machine-to-machine payments, permissionless settlement, and autonomous economic activity, and what this shift means for policy, regulation, and the future of money as machines begin to participate in real economies.

In this episode Dave Lund, CEO of FlowRate, discusses the emerging concept of yield in the Lightning Network. Dave shares his background in the Bitcoin space and explains how FlowRate aims to bridge the gap between traditional treasury management and the Lightning ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of liquidity leasing and routing fees as potential yield strategies for Bitcoin treasury companies, highlighting the need for businesses to adapt to this new financial landscape. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities that come with operating on the Lightning Network, particularly for institutional players looking to maximize their Bitcoin holdings.Dave also elaborates on the significance of network topology in the Lightning ecosystem, explaining how a well-positioned node can enhance yield potential. He also addresses the security concerns that treasuries face when deploying Bitcoin on Lightning, advocating for improved security measures such as multi-signature solutions. Dave predicts that liquidity leasing could eventually replace the traditional bond market, positioning Bitcoin as a viable fixed-income asset.Takeaways:

In this conversation, Dr. Padraig Corcoran discusses his research on Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, focusing on the use of spatial data from OpenStreetMap and BTC Map. He explores the dynamics of merchant adoption, the role of community initiatives, and the implications for policymakers. The conversation highlights the importance of grassroots movements in promoting Bitcoin usage and the potential for growth in merchant acceptance as technology improves.Takeaways: