Podcasts about Proof of work

Send us a message.We open with Daniel Arnold's new book You Are What You Do from Loose Joints — the sequencing, the blank pages, the editor's role — and end up on a harder question: what happens when you spend a decade on something and the first question someone asks is "what's next?" We talk through Josh Safdie's account of finishing Uncut Gems and why that question lands like an insult, and whether there's also something honest, even useful, about just moving on.That leads into the photo walk question: can you actually make work when you're with other people, or is this a medium that demands solitude? We use it as a way into what we think is genuinely missing from the Omaha creative scene — not talent, but the kind of competitive pressure that only comes from being around people operating at a high level and taking it seriously. We draw a line between community (people talking about ideas) and scene (people making work and raising the floor for each other).We also get into the difference between finding something valuable and making something from nothing, what it actually takes to own the label of photographer or writer without feeling like you're lying, and why "what's the point?" is the specific thought pattern that keeps you consuming instead of working. The answer, more or less: momentum is the point. -AiSupport the show If you enjoyed this episode, please consider giving us a rating and/or a review. We appreciate and try to read all of them. Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in the next episode. Links To Everything: Video Version of The Podcast: https://geni.us/StudioSessionsYT Matt's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/MatthewOBrienYT Matt's 2nd Channel: https://geni.us/PhotoVideosYT Alex's YouTube Channel: https://geni.us/AlexCarterYT Matt's Instagram: https://geni.us/MatthewIG Alex's Instagram: https://geni.us/AlexIG 

Explore how James McBride (@cnasalvador) is building El Salvador's sovereign aviation infrastructure. From ferrying a helicopter 3,000 miles to launching the first Bitcoin-friendly air taxi, learn how Cielo Norte Aviacion is decentralizing the skies and skipping fiat traffic jams.National sovereignty depends on more than just a digital currency because citizens remain limited by crumbling fiat infrastructure and exhausting traffic jams. In this episode, James McBride argues that freedom requires the physical infrastructure to move as fast as Bitcoin. By launching Cielo Norte Aviacion, James is betting that the future of the Salvadoran Citadel depends on decentralizing the skies to allow for a level of mobility that was previously impossible in Central America.The journey to establish this vision involved a literal trial by fire that started with a grueling international flight from Northern Ontario. James recounts the logistics of ferrying a helicopter 3,000 miles across borders while navigating the shifting regulations of multiple countries and searching for jet fuel in remote regions. This story of grit and proof of work highlights the massive physical effort required to build a new business in the Bitcoin nation and describes the immense relief he felt when the aircraft finally touched down on Salvadoran soil.As James reaches the finish line of his AAC certification, he is preparing to launch a high speed air taxi service that changes the last mile logistics of El Salvador. His fleet offers private charters that reach world class surf breaks like Punta Mango in under thirty minutes so that travelers can bypass the nightmare traffic of San Salvador. This initiative creates a functional network that connects the most remote and beautiful locations in the country to the economic heart of the city.The business expansion includes a clear roadmap for industrial and government support alongside tourism. By utilizing aerial surveying and Lidar technology, Cielo Norte facilitates mining operations and infrastructure planning with a level of precision and speed that drones cannot match. This technical edge and the future addition of fixed-wing aircraft for cargo position the company to become the backbone of Salvadoran industry and a critical pillar of the economic rebirth of the country.James also shares a behind the scenes look at his private meeting with President Bukele where he pitched the vision of making El Salvador the aviation hub of Latin America. This comprehensive family approach spanning from Bitcoin exchanges to the skies reflects a unique moment in history where entrepreneurs are actively building the world they want to live in. Whether you are a pilot interested in technical flight rules or a Bitcoiner looking for the next frontier of growth, this episode demonstrates that the sky is no longer the limit in El Salvador.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about James McBrideX (Company): https://x.com/cnasalvadorWeb: https://www.cielonorteaviacion.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/cielonorteaviacion/WhatsApp (Business Line): +503 7745 8200 Support and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeachIG: 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 Intro01:13 Why the McBride family moved their business to El Salvador02:48 Scaling a Canadian mining airline into a Salvadoran charter04:12 Flying a helicopter 3,000 miles from Canada to El Salvador06:15 How air taxis solve the San Salvador traffic nightmare11:51 Navigating 10,000-foot mountain ranges under VFR rules13:38 Why El Salvador's geography is perfect for helicopters16:02 Using Lidar aerial surveying for mining andLive From Bitcoin Beach

In this episode, Lex chats with Evan Malanga — Chief Revenue Officer of Yuma, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group focused on growing the Bittensor ecosystem. They discuss how Bittensor's $6 billion protocol incentivises AI builders worldwide through token emissions across 128 competing subnets, and why the network has produced real commercial outputs — including a 72 billion parameter model trained on-chain and a coding agent rivalling Claude at a fraction of the cost. Evan explains Yuma's role as the institutional gateway to Bittensor through its validator, accelerator, and asset management products, and they explore why the concentration of AI in OpenAI and Anthropic is a systemic risk, and whether Bittensor's future extends beyond AI into a broader coordination engine for decentralised work. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS: Bittensor has crossed from experimentation into shipping benchmark-competitive work at a fraction of centralized cost. Three recent proof points: Templar (subnet 3) completed the largest decentralized pre-training run of a 72B parameter model using only the network's token incentives. Ridges, an AI agent platform, is hitting 88–90% on software engineering benchmarks, on par with Claude-class agents at ~5x cheaper, built by a 3-to-5-person team under $10M of token emissions. Score (subnet 44) is doing computer vision 200x faster than centralized counterparts. Small distributed teams are producing outputs competitive with frontier labs without raising venture capital or hiring staff. Dynamic TAO restructured emissions from validator-curated to market-curated, making each subnet its own tradeable asset. Previously, dominant validators assigned weights that determined how the 7,200 daily TAO emission flowed across subnets. Under Dynamic TAO, each of the 128 subnets has its own token denominated in TAO, and any holder can buy or sell into specific subnets, pricing them like a market rather than a committee vote. Subnet owners, miners, and validators earn fees in the respective subnet token. Distribution has settled into a power law: the top ten subnets hold ~80% of market cap. This is the move that turned Bittensor from “decentralized AI protocol” into a financial hyperstructure with hundreds of tokenized work markets layered on top. The economics for subnet owners are genuinely unusual — hundreds of millions in annual incentives, fully subsidized labor, no fundraising. A subnet owner gets access to up to ~256 miners globally competing to satisfy their problem statement, with miner compensation paid by protocol emissions rather than the subnet owner. At current TAO prices, annual incentives across the network run into hundreds of millions; at higher prices, this approaches $1B/year up for grabs. No hiring, no benefits, no recruiting, the network runs as a continuous adversarial competition where validators rank miner outputs. This is the mechanical answer to “why would an AI researcher choose Bittensor over Silicon Valley”, and explains why researchers at Meta and Google reportedly mine Bittensor on nights and weekends, with top miners on subnets like Ridges earning ~$30,000/day. TOPICS Yuma, Bittensor, Digital Currency Group, DCG, OpenAI, Anthropic, Foundry, Templar, Ridges, Bitcoin, Meta, Google, BlackRock, JPMorgan, Decentralized AI, Crypto, Blockchain, AI, Tokenomics, Decentralized Science, DeSci, AI Agents, Computer Vision, Proof of Work, Tokenization, Real World Assets, RWA, Machine Economy   ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

"If your money isn't sound, it is not reflecting any proof of work. It is not reflecting anything about who should be able to consume, or how much there is available to consume. It's just being corrupted, it's being defrauded, so that certain people get bad price signals. And this will incentivize them and everyone else to literally make economic decisions that appear to be economically profitable, that are actually destroying the society." ~ Guy Swann Why is it that 5,000 years of human civilization built monuments and railroads and cathedrals – and we built WeWork and Quibi? In this episode, I read Wyatt's case for a return to proof of work in the real economy, then push it further: sound money isn't just nice to have. Without it, the market doesn't break – it never emerges in the first place. And when it loses that property, society rots until it dies. Check out the original article: The Bitcoinization of Finance by Wyatt O'Rourke (Link: https://braiins.com/books/bitcoinization-of-finance) References from the episode The Bitcoinization of Finance by Wyatt O'Rourke – the book this chapter is pulled from, available now (audiobook coming soon, narrated by yours truly) (Link: https://braiins.com/books/bitcoinization-of-finance) Broken Money by Lynn Alden – referenced in the chapter and one of the best macro reads out there (Link: https://www.lynalden.com/broken-money/) The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth – also referenced, and a foundational read on deflation and innovation (Link: https://www.jeffbooth.ca/books) Human Action by Ludwig von Mises – the original Austrian breakdown of boom-bust cycles (Link: https://mises.org/mises-wire/ludwig-von-misess-human-action-marking-70-years-continuing-relevance) The previous Read episode on Nick Szabo's The Fabric of Desires – perfect companion piece to this one (Link: https://fountain.fm/episode/ByGugoFYLU0uFDPI6Z2t) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) Check out our awesome partners! Become sovereign, hold your keys, be censorship resistant with the Bitbox hardware wallet. Get 5% off everything in the store with code GUY (Link: https://bitbox.swiss/) Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other g...

Karl Kreder, better known as Dr. K, is the architect of the Quai network: a layered blockchain stack which maximizes the power of proof of work to enable high transaction throughput. Similar in design with Peter Todd's idea of Tree Chains, Quai finds itself at the bleeding edge of cryptocurrency research: and might one day help scale Bitcoin too. Recently, Quai got listed on Kraken and appears to be gaining momentum. But the road to mainstream adoption and replacing banks is still long... Time stamps: 00:01:05 – Vlad introduces Dr. K, sponsors, and announces a Zcash giveaway. 00:02:36 – Quai's recent Kraken listing and its unique proof-of-work scaling approach. 00:03:03 – Vlad and Dr. K demonstrate sending and receiving Quai using the Blip Pay wallet to showcase the user experience. 00:10:06 – Dr. K explains Quai's block times, statistical and economic finality, and how its security compares to Bitcoin. 00:14:48 – Comparing Kaspa's approach and block sampling to Quai's work-sharing model 00:17:29 – Dr. K details how tokens are issued on Quai, merge mining with other chains, and the SOAP protocol. 00:20:43 – Why miners would mine Kwai, market equilibrium, and the concept of emissions neutrality. 00:22:55 – How Quai's merge mining differs from Monero's Qubic and its impact on other blockchain security models. 00:24:28 – The potential for other blockchains to migrate assets to Quai and the broader implications for Bitcoin. 00:28:20 – Gavin Andresen's article, the possibility of Bitcoin migration, and network incentive structures. 00:32:01 – How SOAP forces proof-of-work chains to compete on utility and efficiency in the market. 00:35:04 – Dr. K argues that proof-of-stake is unsuitable for money, using geopolitical examples to support his case. 00:38:11 – Quai's premine, coin distribution and fairness in the project. 00:41:04 – Quai's programmability, privacy features, energy dollar, and sharding scalability compared to Kaspa. 00:46:56 – Dr. K explains Kwai's dynamic sharding, hierarchical chain structure, and proof of entropy minima. 00:53:00 – Dr. K responds to accusations of Quai being a “Bitcoin affinity scam” and emphasizes the project's mission. 00:55:31 – Why Quai needs its own token and can't simply function as a Bitcoin L2, the need for reciprocal validation. 00:57:29 – Ethereum's move to proof-of-stake, the challenges of proof-of-work scaling, and Quai's unique approach. 00:59:39 – Dr. K announces the giveaway number and reveals the winner live. 01:02:18 – Dr. K reviews Cake Wallet 01:09:23 – Hardware requirements for running a Quai node compared to Bitcoin's requirements. 01:15:20 – Dr. K explains how archival nodes work in Quai, shard data redundancy, and miner incentives for data storage. 01:18:18 – Quai's privacy mechanisms and addresses potential threats from quantum computing. 01:25:02 – Dr. K's recent physics breakthrough related to unification and its implications for quantum computing. 01:55:36 – How Dr. K uses AI models like Claude and GPT for research, proof development, and coding tasks. 02:08:12 – AI's impact on code security, adversarial reviews, and the process of patching vulnerabilities. 02:25:25 – Dr. K explains his motivation for building scalable proof-of-work and the importance of sound money. 02:28:59 – Comparing crypto's scaling requirements to Visa/Mastercard: the need for speed, scale, and low cost. 02:32:51 – Why proof-of-work scaling is more challenging and less researched than proof-of-stake. 02:48:57 – Why simply increasing block size doesn't scale and how sharding addresses these technical limits. 02:52:32 – The lack of engagement from Bitcoin core developers and the counterintuitive design of Quai. 02:56:59 – Quai's use cases, including stable private money, EVM compatibility, and DeFi. 03:00:00 – Dr. K addresses criticisms about energy use, arguing for proof-of-work's security and economic efficiency. 03:09:14 – The best ways to try Quai: Tangem, Blip Pay, browser extensions, and exchanges. 03:26:08 – Criticisms of Quai, such as sharding FUD, security, and centralization risks. 03:37:21 – Future plans for Quai: upcoming exchange listings, new wallet features, and app wallet security. 03:43:02 – Vlad and Dr. K reflect on their academic backgrounds, discuss flaws in academia, and share closing thoughts.

High-growth founders are leaving Dubai to build a sovereign AI stack in El Salvador. In this episode, we chat about how the Bitcoin Standard is attracting elite builders who are abandoning fiat luxury for true proof of work. Amir Starks (@starks_arq) explains the strategic transition from the Middle East to the volcanic energy of El Zonte to secure his agency's future.The disruption of legacy entertainment is accelerating as independent creators move to fire Hollywood with 21 million sats and generative AI. By leveraging open-source models and narrative consistency, small teams now out-compete the massive budgets of Disney. This shift represents a total liquidation of the old gatekeeper model through decentralized film production and a new content strategy for the digital age.El Salvador is positioning itself as a future tech hub by integrating Nvidia Blackwell into its national infrastructure. This technical evolution goes beyond simple Bitcoin adoption, creating a physical base for compute-heavy industries to thrive without IMF or state-level interference. The collision of sound money and computing power is turning the country into a digital fortress for the sovereign individual.Building a sovereign creative agency requires a radical departure from standard visual arts and fiat-based business models. Amir shares how ARQ uses Bitcoin to maintain a low time preference strategy while mastering creative direction outside the master's house. This approach allows builders to operate beyond the censorship risks inherent in legacy platforms.The future of storytelling allows authors to turn a book into a short film using AI for a fraction of traditional costs. As El Salvador proves the viability of the Bitcoin Standard, the rest of the world must choose between stagnation and the frontier. This conversation is the blueprint for anyone ready to stop building on rented land and join the decentralized media revolution.—Bitcoin Beach TeamConnect and Learn more about Amir Diba:X: https://x.com/starks_arqIG: https://www.instagram.com/starks_arqWeb (Company): https://arq.live/YT: @ARQ.StudiosSupport 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 Intro01:59 Moving a tech startup from Dubai to El Salvador06:46 How Generative AI is disrupting Hollywood studios11:17 Building a Sovereign AI business with Bitcoin18:19 Marketing a Sovereign Nation using AI film25:13 Decentralized media and AI narrative consistency37:07 Bitcoin Beach grit vs Dubai fiat luxury culture44:41 How independent AI creators out-compete Disney54:04 Nvidia Blackwell: El Salvador as a global AI hub1:03:44 Turning books into movies with AI storytellingLive From Bitcoin Beach

Summer Meng is the CEO of Bitmars: the largest distributor of Bitmain ASIC miners in Europe and North America. Often described as the ”ASIC Queen”, she is the person to contact if you need to supply a mining farm with the latest and best-performing hardware. In this episode, she talks about the challenges involved in ASIC miner distribution and her journey from simple employee to company CEO. Time stamps: 00:01:12 Summer Meng's Background & Entry into Bitcoin Mining 00:03:41 Early Experiences & Learning in the Industry 00:05:23 Bitcoin Mining in China & the 2021 Ban 00:07:01 Impact of the Ban & Shift to Overseas Markets 00:09:40 Bitcoin Custody & Company Practices in China 00:11:05 Self-Education & Client Interactions 00:12:17 Client Base & Global Mining Trends 00:12:41 Summer's Rise to CEO & Company Structure 00:13:14 Bit Mars as ASIC Miner Distributor 00:14:57 Market Centralization & Access to Miners 00:15:59 Largest Orders & Sales Volume 00:17:04 Order Types & Client Diversity 00:18:38 AI Pivot & Second-Hand ASIC Market 00:19:10 Quality Control & Testing of Miners 00:20:25 Relationship with Brains Mining Pool 00:21:39 Mining Market Shift from China to US 00:22:48 Current Market Challenges & AI Impact 00:23:41 Hashrate Trends & Mining Efficiency 00:24:47 Mining Use Cases Beyond Profit 00:25:42 Environmental Narratives & Heat Reuse 00:27:30 Home Mining & Heat Applications 00:28:18 Setting Up Home Mining Heat Systems 00:29:47 Home Mining Devices & Recommendations 00:32:08 Noise & Practicality of Home Mining 00:36:41 Podcast Sponsors & Cake Wallet Giveaway 00:37:41 Cloud Mining & Brains Hash Power 00:39:30 Bitmain's Market Dominance & Competition 00:41:44 Intel, Samsung, & ASIC Manufacturing 00:43:30 Mining Pools & Market Share 00:44:48 Scams & Safe Purchasing Practices 00:46:12 Educational Materials & Book Translation 00:48:14 Mining Ban Resurgence in China 00:52:02 Legal Status of Mining & Sales in China 00:54:54 Industrial vs. Home Mining Future 00:55:58 Types & Popularity of ASIC Miners 00:56:50 Demand for Non-Bitcoin Miners 00:58:27 ASIC Manufacturers Using Miners Before Sale 00:59:37 Water Cooling & Hydro Miners 01:00:31 Current ASIC Miner Prices 01:01:40 Final Thoughts & Contact Information 01:02:15 Scam Orders & Business Anecdotes

Kristian Csepcsar is the Chief Propaganda Officer at Braiins: the first Bitcoin mining pool and also the oldest Bitcoin company in existence. In this episode, he talks about the role that Braiins plays in the Bitcoin world (inside and outside of mining) and the moments that shaped the Proof of Work industry. Time stamps: 00:01:09 Introducing Kristian Csepcsar, Chief Propaganda Officer at Braiins 00:02:13 Brains Company Overview & Mining Book Promotion 00:03:33 Audiobooks & Free Resources 00:05:22 Mining Videos & Norway Whale Salami Story 00:07:42 Brains/Slush Pool History & Name Origin 00:10:32 Short History of Bitcoin Mining 00:10:53 Zcash Mining & Cake Wallet Giveaway 00:12:59 Brains Hardware & Braiins Dock Device 00:15:38 HashPower Marketplace & Solo Mining 00:17:40 Solo Mining Odds & Use Cases 00:23:31 AI Pivot in Mining Industry 00:25:35 Brains' Giveaway & Newsletter Challenge 00:27:52 Braiins Mini Miner (BMM101) & Mining Software Flexibility 00:29:10 Brains' Mining Pool Size & Decentralization 00:29:46 Early Bitcoin Mining: CPUs, GPUs, Pools 00:32:07 Slush Pool's Impact on Prague Bitcoin Scene 00:33:11 Mining Hardware Evolution: GPUs, FPGAs, ASICs 00:34:15 First Mining Pools & Fee Structures 00:36:16 ASIC Era & Bitmain Dominance 00:43:16 Slush Pool Hack & Trezor Creation 00:48:12 Brains' Growth & Key Bitcoin Mining Events 00:52:17 Brains' Political Stance & Protocol Upgrades 00:59:11 Mining Pool Centralization & Governance 01:04:07 Brains' No-KYC Policy & Lightning Payouts 01:07:17 Brains Firmware & Machine Management 01:12:38 ASIC Manufacturing Competition & Challenges 01:17:22 Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin Investments Critique 01:22:06 Open Source, Feedback, and Community Criticism 01:24:00 Mining Centralization Beyond Pools 01:31:14 Miners' Role in Bitcoin Governance 01:34:32 Brains' Business Strategy & Pool Size: Why Isn't Braiins Number 1? 01:40:13 Outro & Final Promotions

Cameron Robertson first discovered Bitcoin in 2009, after reading a post on hacker website Slashdot. About a year later, he started mining and mingling with other Bitcoin enthusiasts in the Silicon Valley area. More recently, he created a product named the Burner: an affordable, NFC-based card that enables anyone to gift, save, and spend their BTC within a simple browser-based and mobile-optimized interface. In this episode, we talk about the past, present and future of the Bitcoin project: including topics such as mining, open source development culture, and the quantum threat. Get 25% discount on your Burner card purchase with promo code ”BTCTKVR”: https://www.burner.pro/bitcoin Time stamps: 00:01:15 Introducing Cameron Robertson 00:02:45 Cameron's Bitcoin Origin Story 00:03:40 Early GPU Mining & Startup Life 00:04:46 Meeting with Brian Armstrong of Coinbase & Smart Locks 00:06:10 Evolution of the Crypto Ecosystem 00:07:20 Building Self-Custody Tools 00:08:30 Kong Cash: Physical Crypto Notes 00:10:25 Community Reactions to Physical Crypto 00:11:17 NFTs, Halos, and Physical Authentication 00:12:30 Offline Cash: Improved Bitcoin Notes 00:13:30 Denominations, Sats, and Psychological Value 00:15:30 Challenges of Issuing Physical Bitcoin 00:16:22 From Cash Notes to Burner Card 00:17:30 Web-Based Wallets & App Store Challenges 00:18:48 Bitcoin Banknotes & Physical Representations 00:21:01 Casascius, Legal Precedents & Coinage Laws 00:24:28 Mining, Spending, and Store of Value 00:28:22 Early Bitcoin Community & Mining Stories 00:30:02 Bitcoin as Money vs. Store of Value 00:32:07 Unit of Account Challenges 00:37:31 Development Culture: Then vs. Now 00:39:03 Silicon Valley, Meetups, and Early Builders 00:40:58 Money Changes Everything: 2013–2017 00:46:57 Bear Markets, Building, and Lightning 00:50:23 Future Risks: Mining, Quantum, and Hard Forks 00:54:44 Quantum Resistance: Migration and Hardware 00:56:52 Quantum Attacks: Practical Risks and Mitigations 01:03:20 Consensus, Upgrades, and Developer Culture 01:05:41 Ethereum vs. Bitcoin: Governance and Upgrades 01:14:57 Stablecoins, Sidechains, and Payments 01:18:03 Burner Card Demo & Security Model 01:22:36 Technical Details: Secure Element & Open APIs 01:25:49 Third-Party Wallets & Business Model 01:29:31 Supported Coins & Expansion Plans 01:32:44 Naming & Philosophy Behind Burner 01:34:38 Cameron's Non-Shitcoin Picks & Privacy Coins 01:40:08 Privacy vs. Scaling: ZK Tech & Future Hopes 01:44:31 ZK Apps & Privacy Onramps 01:47:24 16-Year Outlook: Bitcoin & Crypto's Future 01:53:29 No Price Predictions, Just Tech 01:53:37 Promo Code BTCTKVR & Closing Thoughts

Kent C. Dodds shares his insights on navigating the transition from a senior engineer to a recognized leader in the community. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid proof of work, creating a tight feedback loop, and using your SaaS products to guide your teaching. Kent also relates to the hesitation of losing hands-on engineering edge and provides a practical solution to maintain credibility as an educator. You can find the caller's YouTube channel and Medium below: https://www.youtube.com/@sebastianquiroga1153 https://medium.com/@sebasqui1995 Bridging the Gap to Community Influence as a Senior Engineer

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Jake Hamilton, founder of Groundwire and Nockbox, to explore zero-knowledge proofs, Bitcoin identity systems, and the intersection of privacy-preserving cryptography with AI and blockchain technology. They discuss how ZK proofs could offer an alternative to invasive identity verification systems being rolled out by governments worldwide, the potential for continual learning AI models to shift the balance between centralized and open-source development, and why building secure, auditable computing infrastructure on platforms like Urbit matters more than ever as we face an explosion of AI agents and automated systems. Jake also explains Nockchain's approach to creating a global repository of cryptographically verified facts that can power trustless programmable systems, and how these technologies might converge to solve problems around supply chain security, personal data sovereignty, and resistance to censorship.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Groundwire and Knockbox02:48 Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs06:04 Government Adoption of ZK Proofs08:55 The Future of Identity Verification11:52 AI and ZK Proofs: A New Era14:54 The Role of Urbit in Technology18:03 The Impact of COVID on Trust20:51 The Evolution of AI and Data Privacy23:47 The Future of AI Models26:54 The Need for Local AI Solutions29:51 Interoperability of Knockchain and BitcoinKey Insights1. Zero-Knowledge Proofs Enable Privacy-Preserving Verification: Jake explains that ZK proofs allow you to prove computational outcomes without revealing the underlying data. For example, you could prove you're over 18 without exposing your full identity or driver's license information. The proof demonstrates that a specific program ran through certain steps and reached a particular conclusion, and validating this proof is fast and compact. This technology has profound implications for age verification, identity systems, and protecting privacy while maintaining necessary compliance, potentially offering a middle path between surveillance states and complete anonymity.2. Government Adoption of Privacy Technology Remains Uncertain: There are three competing motivations driving government identity verification systems: genuine surveillance desires, bureaucratic efficiency seeking, and legitimate child protection concerns. Jake believes these groups can be separated, with some officials potentially supporting ZK-based solutions if positioned correctly. He notes the EU is exploring ZK identity verification, and UK officials have shown interest. The key is framing privacy-preserving technology as protection against "the swamp" rather than just abstract privacy benefits, which could resonate with certain political constituencies.3. The COVID Era Destroyed Institutional Trust at Unprecedented Scale: The conversation identifies COVID as potentially the largest institutional trust-burning event in human history, with numerous institutions simultaneously losing credibility with large portions of the population. This represents a dramatic shift from the boomer generation's default trust in authority figures and mainstream media. This collapse is compounded by the incoming AI revolution, creating a perfect storm where established bureaucracies cannot adapt quickly enough to manage rapidly evolving technology, leaving society in fundamentally unmanageable territory.4. Centralized AI Models Create Dangerous Dependencies: Both speakers acknowledge growing dependence on centralized AI services like Claude, with some users spending thousands monthly on tokens. This dependency creates vulnerability to price increases and service disruptions. Jake advocates for local AI deployment using models like DeepSeek R1, running on personal hardware to maintain control and privacy. The shift toward continuous learning models will fundamentally change the AI landscape, making personal data harvesting even more valuable and raising urgent questions about compensation and consent for training data contribution.5. High-Quality Training Data Is Becoming the Primary AI Bottleneck: Stewart argues that AI development is now limited more by high-quality training data than by compute power. The industry has exhausted easily accessible internet data and body-shop-style data labeling. Companies are now using specialized boutique services with techniques like head-mounted cameras for live-streaming world model training. This scarcity is subtly driving price increases across AI services and will fundamentally reshape the economics of AI development, with implications for who controls these increasingly powerful systems.6. Urbit Offers a Foundation for Trustworthy Computing: Jake positions Urbit as essential infrastructure for the AI age because its 30,000-line codebase (versus Unix's three million lines) can be understood by individual humans. Its deterministic, purely functional, and strictly typed design aims for eventual ossification—software that doesn't require constant security patches. This "tiny and diamond perfect" approach addresses the fundamental insecurity of systems requiring monthly vulnerability patches. In an era of AI agents and potential prompt injection attacks, having verifiable, comprehensible computing infrastructure becomes existentially important rather than merely desirable.7. Nockchain Creates a Global Repository of Provable Truth: Jake's vision for Nockchain combines ZK proofs with blockchain technology to create a globally available "truth repository" where verified facts can be programmatically accessed together. This enables smart contracts or programs gated on combinations of proven facts—such as temperature readings from secure devices, supply chain events, and payment confirmations. By using Nock's abstract, simple design optimized for ZK proof generation, the system can validate complex real-world conditions without exposing underlying data, creating infrastructure for coordinating action based on verifiable private information at global scale.

Colin Harper is a veteran Bitcoin journalist, who is known for the well-researched articles that he wrote for Coin Central, Bitcoin Magazine, Luxor Mining, and Blockspace Media. More recently, he became the co-host of the Blockspace Podcast. In this episode, we talk about Colin's insights into Bitcoin mining, the relevance of the recently-revealed Epstein files, and his approach to doing journalism. Read the article about this interview: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s17-e7-colin-harper-bitcion-mining-epstein-emails-journalism/ Time stamps: 00:01:12 Reminiscing Berlin & Early Bitcoin Conferences 00:02:17 Marxism, Socialism, and Bitcoin's Political Spectrum 00:04:00 Bitcoin's Current State & Market Sentiment 00:06:48 Four-Year Cycle & Institutional Adoption 00:07:54 Global Macroeconomics & Liquidity Issues 00:09:43 Quantum Computing Threats & Upcoming OP_NEXT Conference 00:11:52 Exponential Technologies & Market Perception 00:13:38 Braiins BMM & Hashpower 00:15:06 Cloud Mining & Hash Power Marketplace 00:17:33 Mining Revenue, Hash Price, and Market Trends 00:18:20 Block Space Podcast Evolution & US Mining Shift 00:20:20 US Power Grid, Renewables, and Mining Economics 00:24:49 Public Miners, Shareholder Duties, and ASIC Depreciation 00:27:49 Mining Revenue, Ordinals, and Layer 2s 00:38:41 Stablecoins, Bitcoin's Use Case, and Payments 00:45:42 Paper Bitcoin Summer & Treasury Companies 00:48:04 Treasury Company Capital Structures & Market Impact 00:58:08 Michael Saylor, Leverage, and Market Psychology 01:03:38 Epstein Files, Bitcoin Developers, and MIT Media Lab 01:16:51 Epstein, Block Size Wars, and Regulatory Influence 01:19:48 Closing Remarks & Podcast Plugs

What does it take for an entrepreneur to recognize—and embrace—a groundbreaking technological innovation, especially when skepticism is the initial reaction? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood explores this very question with special guest Anthony Scaramucci, diving deep into the evolution of trust, disruption, and adoption in the world of digital assets.Anthony Scaramucci, a renowned financier and author, candidly shares his decade-long journey from Bitcoin skeptic to blockchain advocate. Known for his roles in finance and politics, he details his transformation, inspired by his persistent curiosity and the pivotal influence of friends such as Michael Saylor. As the founder of Skybridge Capital and the author of The Little Book of Bitcoin and his latest book, Solana Rising, Anthony Scaramucci offers a unique perspective on making complex ideas accessible to mainstream investors.This episode covers the fundamentals of Bitcoin and blockchain, why cryptocurrency may be the “perfect money,” and how legacy institutions are slowly but surely embracing this technology—even as old systems resist change. Listeners will gain insight into the mechanics behind crypto, its potential to revolutionize everyday transactions, and the challenges that remain. If you're wondering how digital currency fits into the future of entrepreneurship or curious about how big banks and regulators are shifting their stance, this conversation is an absolute must-listen. To get the latest from Anthony Scaramucci, you can follow him below!https://www.linkedin.com/in/anscaramucci/https://www.instagram.com/scaramucci/?hl=enThe Little Book of Bitcoin: What You Need to Know that Wall Street Has Already Figured OutSolana Rising: Investing in the Fast Lane of Cryptohttps://www.skybridge.com/ https://www.salt.org/  Sign up for Marcia's newsletter to receive tips and the latest on Angel Investing!Website: www.marciadawood.comDo Good While Doing WellLearn more about the documentary Show Her the Money: www.showherthemoneymovie.comAnd don't forget to follow us wherever you are!Apple Podcasts: https://pod.link/1586445642.appleSpotify: https://pod.link/1586445642.spotifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/angel-next-door-podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theangelnextdoorpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marciadawood

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop sits down with Mike Bakon to explore the fascinating intersection of hardware hacking, blockchain technology, and decentralized systems. Their conversation spans from Mike's childhood fascination with taking apart electronics in 1980s Poland to his current work with ESP32 microcontrollers, LoRa mesh networks, and Cardano blockchain development. They discuss the technical differences between UTXO and account-based blockchains, the challenges of true decentralization versus hybrid systems, and how AI tools are changing the development landscape. Mike shares his vision for incentivizing mesh networks through blockchain technology and explains why he believes mass adoption of decentralized systems will come through abstraction rather than technical education. The discussion also touches on the potential for creating new internet infrastructure using ad hoc mesh networks and the importance of maintaining truly decentralized, permissionless systems in an increasingly surveilled world. You can find Mike in Twitter as @anothervariable.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 Introduction to Hardware and Early Experiences02:59 The Evolution of AI in Hardware Development05:56 Decentralization and Blockchain Technology09:02 Understanding UTXO vs Account-Based Blockchains11:59 Smart Contracts and Their Functionality14:58 The Importance of Decentralization in Blockchain17:59 The Process of Data Verification in Blockchain20:48 The Future of Blockchain and Its Applications34:38 Decentralization and Trustless Systems37:42 Mainstream Adoption of Blockchain39:58 The Role of Currency in Blockchain43:27 Interoperability vs Bridging in Blockchain47:27 Exploring Mesh Networks and LoRa Technology01:00:25 The Future of AI and DecentralizationKey Insights1. Hardware curiosity drives innovation from childhood - Mike's journey into hardware began as a child in 1980s Poland, where he would disassemble toys like battery-powered cars to understand how they worked. This natural curiosity about taking things apart and understanding their inner workings laid the foundation for his later expertise in microcontrollers like the ESP32 and his deep understanding of both hardware and software integration.2. AI as a research companion, not a replacement for coding - Mike uses AI and LLMs primarily as research tools and coding companions rather than letting them write entire applications. He finds them invaluable for getting quick answers to coding problems, analyzing Git repositories, and avoiding the need to search through Stack Overflow, but maintains anxiety when AI writes whole functions, preferring to understand and write his own code.3. Blockchain decentralization requires trustless consensus verification - The fundamental difference between blockchain databases and traditional databases lies in the consensus process that data must go through before being recorded. Unlike centralized systems where one entity controls data validation, blockchains require hundreds of nodes to verify each block through trustless consensus mechanisms, ensuring data integrity without relying on any single authority.4. UTXO vs account-based blockchains have fundamentally different architectures - Cardano uses an extended UTXO model (like Bitcoin but with smart contracts) where transactions consume existing UTXOs and create new ones, keeping the ledger lean. Ethereum uses account-based ledgers that store persistent state, leading to much larger data requirements over time and making it increasingly difficult for individuals to sync and maintain full nodes independently.5. True interoperability differs fundamentally from bridging - Real blockchain interoperability means being able to send assets directly between different blockchains (like sending ADA to a Bitcoin wallet) without intermediaries. This is possible between UTXO-based chains like Cardano and Bitcoin. Bridges, in contrast, require centralized entities to listen for transactions on one chain and trigger corresponding actions on another, introducing centralization risks.6. Mesh networks need economic incentives for sustainable infrastructure - While technologies like LoRa and Meshtastic enable impressive decentralized communication networks, the challenge lies in incentivizing people to maintain the hardware infrastructure. Mike sees potential in combining blockchain-based rewards (like earning ADA for running mesh network nodes) with existing decentralized communication protocols to create self-sustaining networks.7. Mass adoption comes through abstraction, not education - Rather than trying to educate everyone about blockchain technology, mass adoption will happen when developers can build applications on decentralized infrastructure that users interact with seamlessly, without needing to understand the underlying blockchain mechanics. Users should be able to benefit from decentralization through well-designed interfaces that abstract away the complexity of wallets, addresses, and consensus mechanisms.

Kofi breaks down how to spot your next big skill gap, why your GitHub says more than any certification, the hidden mentors you're probably ignoring, and how curiosity and patience turn into career rocket fuel.

Alan Szepieniec is a cryptographer & systems architect who specializes in Zero Knowledge proofs. He created Neptune Cash, a L1 network which combines ZK STARKs with Proof of Work in order to have a money system that's private, scalable & quantum resistant

W dzisiejszym odcinku wracam do rozmowy o Bitcoinie z mec. Gracjanem Pietrasem (Kancelaria dr Jerszyński Pietras), by dokończyć wątek rozpoczęty podczas Bitcoin Film Fest. Wychodząc od historii Proof of Work (Adam Back, antyspam w e‑mailach), przechodzimy do jego roli w Bitcoinie: niepodrabialnego kosztu, antyspamu ekonomicznego, mechanizmu emisji i zabezpieczenia łańcucha. Rozbieramy na czynniki „zegarek” Bitcoina: bloki jako tyknięcia czasu, samoregulację przez dostosowanie trudności i zasadę „najdłuższego łańcucha”. Dyskutujemy zależność energii, pracy i wartości, fizyczne podstawy zaufania do pieniądza, różnicę między „tamper-resistant” a „tamper-proof” oraz skutki decentralizacji dla bezpieczeństwa sieci. Dotykamy też szerszych konsekwencji: oszczędzanie jako prawo i możliwość przy Sound Money, preferencje czasowe w systemie fiducjarnym, analogie do złota i piramid jako „dowodów pracy” cywilizacji, a także napięcie między wolnym rynkiem, zaufaniem społecznym i centralnym sterowaniem. Zastanawiamy się nad cyklicznością Bitcoina, rolą hash-rate'u, grawitacją adopcji i tym, jak projekt oparty o zasady fizyki może zmieniać paradygmat gospodarczy. Zapraszamy do dalszej dyskusji – zegar Bitcoina tyka z każdym blokiem.Spotkaliśmy się, by omówić i rozwinąć wątki naszej dyskusji na polskojęzycznej Community Stage podczas Bitcoin FilmFest 2025.Pozdro dla pracujących termodynamicznie mord.Jeśli dostrzegasz wartość naszej pracy - puść zapa, żebyśmy mogli budować bez polegania na internetowych gigantach.Internet należy do nas. Dołącz do polskiej społeczności Bitcoin na Telegramie. Zapraszamy do wzięcia udziału w programie Bitcoin District Workaway oraz w zjeździe Bitcoin FilmFest w Warszawie!https://bujac.pl ⛓️‍ bc1q8m269ngu09zt4cg2menjts9vprpf2hf69wddad⚡️sats@bujac.pl lub onchain------------------(00:00:33) Przedstawienie gościa: mec. Gracjan Pietras i temat odcinka(00:03:02) Geneza Proof of Work: od antyspamu Adama Backa do Bitcoina(00:06:12) Unforgeable costliness: brak Bitcoina za darmo i paralela do złota(00:09:07) Język: "dowód pracy" po polsku i znaczenie niepodważalności(00:10:39) Fizyka, czas i entropia jako fundament wartości i pracy(00:12:26) Zaufanie, wolny rynek i rola pieniądza pozbawionego emitenta(00:16:20) Czy mieliśmy wolny rynek? Kontrola pieniądza i konsekwencje(00:22:11) Powrót do tematu: mapa rozmowy i rola czasu w Bitcoinie(00:23:34) Wewnętrzny zegar Bitcoina: porządkowanie zdarzeń bez zewnętrznego czasu(00:26:38) Bloki jako tyknięcia zegara i emisja: energia napędza czas sieci(00:29:34) Blockchain: tamper-resistant vs tamper-proof i ściana energii(00:32:32) Bezpieczeństwo sieci: moc obliczeniowa, atom, komputery kwantowe i motywacje(00:36:03) Więcej konsekwencji PoW: E=mc^2, konserwacja energii i linijka 21 mln(00:41:05) Sound money: pochodzenie terminu i fizyczne właściwości dobrego pieniądza(00:43:14) Skąd się wziął pieniądz? Pokupność vs dług i księgi rozliczeń(00:46:22) Bitcoin jako lepsza technologia i hashrate jako prawdziwy wykres(00:47:29) Cykle, sprzedawać czy nie? Użyteczność kontra zmienność(00:49:30) Polityka, zmiana paradygmatu i przykład Kodaka(00:55:21) Bitcoin jako zegar i dostosowanie trudności: samoregulacja sieci(00:57:12) Czy da się przewidywać przyszłość? Zmienność i potencjalny koniec cykli(00:59:30) Dowody pracy cywilizacji: piramidy, Pałac Kultury i trwałość w epoce fiat(01:02:13) Preferencja czasowa, bylejakość i prawo do oszczędzania(01:04:47) Adopcja w praktyce: płatności w BTC, Nostr i budowanie poza platformami(01:06:31) Nie jesteśmy „kryptowaluciarzami”: sieć pozytywnych bodźców i skończoność(01:07:41) Zamknięcie: grawitacja Bitcoina i zapowiedź kolejnych rozmów

Im Gespräch auf der Bitcoin 2025 erklärt Bitcoin‑Pionier Adam Back, warum er Bitcoin für digitales Gold hält, wie er zu Proof‑of‑Work steht, welche Rolle Layer‑2‑Lösungen spielen und warum er den aktuellen Preis trotz Allzeithoch für günstig hält.

Shai Wyborski is one of the three co-authors of the GHOSTDAG paper, and a man who takes pride in his independent thinking and divergent approach to research. As a PhD in quantum cryptography, he's got lots of knowledge to share. But by virtue of his involvement in Bitcoin and Kaspa, he's got stories to tell too. What does the future of Proof of Work look like? Let's find out! Time stamps: 00:01:09 - Welcoming Shai Wyborski 00:01:28 - Dig into GhostDAG; most interesting PoW scaling tech. 00:04:44 - Shai's BTC opinions over time 00:05:21 - How Shai spent BTC on "creativity fuel" (undisclosed). 00:06:31 - Disenchantment: Steam drops BTC (congestion/volatility); SegWit "tyranny" births BCH. 00:10:47 - Rejects SoV; BTC as "decentralized vault" for eternal data archiving. 00:15:44 - BTC probs: Low TPS; LN fails. 00:16:15 - Kaspa suite: Beyond TPS/confirmations. 00:16:59 - Tradeoff: High throughput → no audit; pruning for 10-30yr trust. 00:18:40 - GhostDAG multi-ledger: Parallel processing, flexible tx order. 00:19:45 - Miners: Partial info cuts selfish mining/MEV. 00:20:42 - Enables auctions/oracles (Elliot Mabe block-voting). 00:21:40 - Debunks PoW myths: BTC artifacts (congestion for fees). 00:22:15 - Kaspa: Paradigm shift proof; lessons from protocols. 00:23:24 - Flaw: Fast emission + fair launch = whale buyout. 00:23:49 - Fair ≠ community; coercion w/o social contract. 00:25:10 - Whales fund → control; monetary world nature. 00:27:46 - Balance: Incentives, explicit contracts. 00:30:31 - Mining phases: CPU/GPU/ASIC stages; ultra-ASIC decen lock. 00:32:22 - ASIC-friendly: Cheap/low-power scale. 00:32:47 - Emission: Heavy early; ASICs 80-90% pre-retail. 00:34:29 - Full supply lifetime; tail short?00:35:28 - BTC emission extend 2-4x for social good. 00:37:27 - Kaspa whales: 3 hold 6% ($100M), foundation collusion. 00:38:27 - Kaspa emission: 60% in 1.5yrs emulates BTC adjusted for fast adoption. 00:41:16 - Guitar jam & sponsors.SideShift.ai: KYC-free swaps. NoOnes.com: P2P global south, "lions" mission. Bitcoin.com News: global views. LayerTwo Labs: Drivechains, ETH/Zcash sides. 00:46:49 - Kaspa drivechain?; WBTC custody risks. 00:48:33 - Citrea: ZK-rollup BTC DeFi. 00:49:27 - Alts: Quai grant, Kadena parallels. 00:50:47 - Parallel sec dilution. 00:52:03 - Quai: Selfish mining fixes, Monero 28% vuln. 00:53:01 - Monero RandomX ASIC-hostility. 00:54:02 - PoW specialized non-wasteful. 01:00:00 - Myths: Scalable, non-congested, decentralization. 01:15:00 - Casino stifles ingenuity; hype vs depth (IOTA rush). 01:30:00 - Funding: Retail quick vs VC long (Mobileye 20yr $80B). 01:45:00 - Game theory: Mechanism design incentives. 02:00:00 - Kaspa risks: Whale control, docs issues. 07:00:00 - Music: Beatles Sgt. Pepper post-Pet Sounds. 07:15:00 - McCartney bass; prog Floyd/Crimson.07:30:00 - Pet Sounds "God Only Knows" acapella. 07:43:02 - Pop→exp; Helter Skelter metal. 07:45:36 - Metal thrash/extreme; stoner Pantheon I. 07:47:41 - HS Pantera/prog/funk.07:49:51 - Concerts: Aristocrats, AC/DC; Dylan regret. 07:52:39 - Misses: Jethro Tull/Motörhead; Bon Jovi meh. 07:55:16 - Grunge: Nirvana In Utero, Soundgarden. 07:58:11 - Smashing Pumpkins trilogy; Corgan drama. 08:00:00 - Timeless tees; Doors sloppy; Zep Moby Dick. 08:02:40 - Zappa Inca Roads/Stink-Foot. 08:07:19 - AI scans/drones; govt bans. 08:12:08 - Radical: Vault, SoV, ultra-ASIC. 08:14:02 - PoW scalable/non-wasteful.08:15:00 - Fair vs community; casino timing punish. 08:17:40 - Narratives over fundamentals; retail vs VC. 08:21:07 - Record 8h21m+; ramble praise. 08:21:50 - Q&A: Kaspa 10yr alive, adapt. 08:22:24 - Beatles Kaspa? Pruning no. 08:23:44 - Game theory mechanism design. 08:26:09 - Work: Consulting, patents, Tectonic quantum.08:29:23 - Quai edu grant, freelance. 08:31:17 - KAS +3% pump; past dumps. 08:31:58 - Quai minor pump; negative effects. 08:33:34 - First interview 0.15→0.5¢; 13 KAS dons. 08:34:21 - Jam: Theme rock, lag. 08:38:07 8h39m record! Sponsors recap. 08:40:00 - Next interview with Val Venis on Monero/WWF; banter.

Yonatan Sompolinsky is an academic in the field of computer science, best known for his work on the GHOST protocol (Greedy Heaviest Observed Subtree, which was cited in the Ethereum whitepaper) and the way he applied his research to create Kaspa. In this episode, we talk about scaling Proof of Work and why Kaspa might be a worthy contender to process global payments. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Time stamps: 00:01:22 - Debunking rumors: Why some think Yonatan is Satoshi Nakamoto 00:02:52 - Candidates for Satoshi: Charles Hoskinson, Charlie Lee, Zooko, and Alex Chepurnoy 00:03:41 - Alex Chepurnoy as a Satoshi-like figure 00:04:07 - Kaspa overview: DAG structure, no orphaned blocks, generalization of Bitcoin 00:04:55 - Similarities between Kaspa and Bitcoin fundamentals 00:06:12 - Why Kaspa couldn't be built directly on Bitcoin 00:08:05 - Kaspa as generalization of Nakamoto consensus 00:11:55 - Origins of GHOST protocol and early DAG concepts for Bitcoin scaling 00:13:16 - Academic motivation for GHOST and transitioning to computer science 00:13:50 - Turtle pet named Bitcoin 00:15:22 - Increasing block rate in Bitcoin and GHOST protocol 00:16:57 - Meeting Gregory Maxwell and discovering GHOST flaws 00:20:00 - Yonatan's views on drivechains and Bitcoin maximalism 00:20:36 - Defining Bitcoin maximalism: Capital B vs lowercase b 00:23:18 - Satoshi's support for Namecoin and merged mining 00:24:12 - Bitcoin culture in 2013-2018: Opposing other functionalities 00:26:01 - Vitalik's 2014 article on Bitcoin maximalism 00:26:13 - Andrew Poelstra's opposition to other assets on Bitcoin 00:26:38 - Bitcoin culture: Distaste for DeFi, criticism of Ethereum as a scam 00:28:03 - Bitcoin Cash developments: Cash tokens, cash fusion, contracts 00:28:39 - Rejection of Ethereum in Bitcoin circles 00:30:18 - Ethereum's successful PoS transition despite critics 00:35:04 - Ethereum's innovation: From Plasma to ZK rollups, nurturing development 00:37:04 - Stacks protocol and criticism from Luke Dashjr 00:39:02 - Bitcoin culture justifying technical limitations 00:41:01 - Declining Bitcoin adoption as money, rise of altcoins for payments 00:43:02 - Kaspa's aspirations: Merging sound money with DeFi, beyond just payments 00:43:56 - Possibility of tokenized Bitcoin on Kaspa 00:46:30 - Native currency advantage and friction in bridges 00:48:49 - WBTC on Ethereum scale vs Bitcoin L2s 00:53:33 - Quotes: Richard Dawkins on atheism, Milton Friedman on Yap Island money 00:55:44 - Story of Kaspa's messy fair launch in 2021 01:14:08 - Tech demo of Kaspa wallet experience 01:28:45 - Kaspa confirmation times & transaction fees 01:43:26 - GHOST DAG visualizer 01:44:10 - Mining Kaspa 01:55:48 - Data pruning in Kaspa, DAG vs MimbleWimble 02:01:40 - Grin & the fairest launch 02:12:21 - Zcash scaling & ZKP OP code in Kaspa 02:19:50 - Jameson Lopp, cold storage & self custody elitism 02:35:08 - Social recovery 02:41:00 - Amir Taaki, DarkFi & DAO 02:53:10 - Nick Szabo's God Protocols 03:00:00 - Layer twos on Kaspa for DeFi 03:13:09 - How Kaspa's DeFi will resemble Solana 03:24:03 - Centralized exchanges vs DeFi 03:32:05 - The importance of community projects 03:37:00 - DAG KNIGHT and its resilience 03:51:00 - DAG KNIGHT tradeoffs 03:58:18 - Blockchain vs DAG, the bottleneck for Kaspa 04:03:00 - 100 blocks per second? 04:11:43 - Question from Quai's Dr. K 04:17:03 - Doesn't Kaspa require super fast internet? 04:23:10 - Are ASIC miners desirable? 04:33:53 - Why Proof of Work matters 04:35:55 - A short history of Bitcoin mining 04:44:00 - DAG's sequencing 04:49:09 - Phantom GHOST DAG 04:52:47 - Why Kaspa had high inflation initially 04:55:10 - Selfish mining 05:03:00 - K Heavy Hash & other community questions 06:33:20 - Latency settings in DAG KNIGHT for security 06:36:52 - Aviv Zohar's involvement in Kaspa research 06:38:07 - World priced in Kaspa after hyperinflation 06:39:51 - Kaspa's fate intertwined with crypto 06:40:29 - Kaspa contracts vs Solana, why better for banks 06:42:53 - Cohesive developer experience in Kaspa like Solana 06:45:22 - Incorporating ZK design in Kaspa smart contracts 06:47:22 - Heroes: Garry Kasparov 06:48:12 - Shift in attitude from academics like Hoskinson, Buterin, Back 06:53:07 - Adam Back's criticism of Kaspa 06:55:57 - Michael Jordan and LeBron analogy for Bitcoiners' mindset 06:58:02 - Can Kaspa flip Bitcoin in market cap 07:00:34 - Gold and USD market cap comparison 07:06:06 - Collaboration with Kai team 07:10:37 - Community improvement: More context on crypto 07:13:43 - Theoretical maximum TPS for Kaspa 07:16:05 - Full ZK on L1 improvements 07:17:45 - Atomic composability and logic zones in Kaspa 07:23:12 - Sparkle and monolithic UX feel 07:26:00 - Wrapping up: Beating podcast length record, final thoughts on Bitcoin and Kaspa 07:27:31 - Why Yonatan called a scammer despite explanations 07:32:29 - Luke Dashjr's views and disconnect 07:33:01 - Hope for Bitcoin scaling and revolution

Karl Kreder, better known as Dr. K, is best known in the space for researching the use of merged-mined subnets to scale Proof of Work in 2018 – a concept which led to the launch of the Quai Network, which introduced the Proof of Entropy Minima (PoEM) consensus for high transaction throughput within a decentralized environment. Today, we talk about his views on Bitcoin, why Proof of Work is still relevant in a world that's converging towards the more convenient Proof of Stake, and how the Quai Network works. Time stamps: 00:00 Intro & Welcome 00:03:00 Discussion Length Challenge 00:04:00 Dr. K's Bitcoin Background 00:06:00 Wallet Security & Lattice1 00:08:00 Scaling PoW Networks 00:11:00 PoW vs PoS Debate 00:13:00 Fair Launch & Distribution Issues 00:15:00 Quai Launch & Hash Rate 00:17:00 GPU Mining & ProgPow 00:20:00 ASIC Manufacturers 00:23:00 NiceHash & AI Integration 00:26:00 Quai Network Inspiration 00:29:00 Electronic Cash Necessity 00:32:00 Quai Scale to Replace Visa 00:34:00 Decentralization & No Roadmap 00:38:00 LayerTwo Labs Ad & DriveChains 00:40:00 Hierarchy for Validation 00:42:00 Payment Platforms Limits 00:44:00 Scale Beyond Current L1s 00:46:00 Monetary History & Gold 00:50:00 Self-Custody Challenges 00:52:00 Kaspa Differences & DAG 00:54:00 Bitcoin Love & Improvements 00:56:00 BSV Technical Limits 00:58:00 Consensus as Limit 01:00:00 Wolfram Physics Project 01:02:00 Scale Analogy & Consensus 01:04:00 Quai Node Hardware 01:06:00 Systemically Important Nodes 01:08:00 Bitcoin Privacy Issues 01:11:00 CoinJoin & Deniability 01:13:00 Good vs Bad Nodes 01:15:00 Economic Surplus Incentives 01:16:00 Bitcoin.com News Ad 01:19:00 Government as Enemy 01:21:00 Digital Paths & Freedom 01:23:00 Bitcoin as Linux & Tribalism 01:25:00 Legit Coins Assessment 01:26:00 EVM Compatibility Reasons 01:34:00 Why Choose EVM 01:35:00 Programming Languages 01:37:00 Simplicity Language 01:38:00 EVM as Standard 01:40:00 Bitcoin Changes Proposal 01:42:00 Quai Mainnet Visualization 01:45:00 Sharding Coordination 01:46:00 PoEM Consensus Mechanism 01:49:00 Chain Work & Withholding 01:52:00 Work Shares Explained 01:54:00 Miner Shard Choice & Balance 01:57:00 Privacy in Sharding 01:59:00 Settlement Time Trade-Off 02:00:00 Ethereum Usage Stats 02:03:00 Qi Token & Energy Dollar 02:12:00 Quai Deflationary Supply 02:16:00 Qi Privacy Properties 02:24:00 Node Incentives & Markets 02:27:00 Kipper Tipping App 02:31:00 Blip Pay Wallet Demo 02:40:00 EVM Big Deal 02:43:00 Quai Launch Reception 02:47:00 Industry Reviews 02:49:00 PoW Sampling Theory 03:02:00 Kipper Demo 03:07:00 Multiplatform Kipper 03:12:00 Qi Denominations & Pruning 03:14:00 Messaging via Qi 03:15:00 PWAs Advantages 03:19:00 Neo PoW Explained 03:21:00 Data Provider Agnostic 03:23:00 Transaction Propagation 03:26:00 Global TPS Demand 03:28:00 Interchange Integration 03:31:00 Direct Crypto POS 03:33:00 Node Requirements in Sharding 03:35:00 Kaspa Attention Reasons 03:38:00 ASIC Future in Quai 03:41:00 Trilemma & Tetralemma 03:43:00 Hierarchy Trade-Offs 03:47:00 Security Notes 03:50:00 Resource Markets 03:52:00 Quantum Resistance 03:57:00 Work Shares Uses 04:00:00 Decentralized Pools (Dools) 04:02:00 Quai Simplicity 04:07:00 Tree Chains Comparison 04:09:00 Homogeneous Security 04:10:00 Vitalik Story 04:18:00 Qi Details 04:24:00 Dool Mechanics 04:27:00 Work Shares Info 04:29:00 2000 Viewers Milestone 04:29:00 Magic Word 04:31:00 Monero Reorgs & Qubic 04:34:00 Transaction Censorship 04:37:00 Red Balloon Problem 04:38:00 Selfish Mining 04:42:00 Liquidity Arc 04:44:00 Culture Challenge 04:46:00 Regional Trends 04:48:00 State Bloat vs Consensus 04:51:00 Storage Scaling 04:54:00 Propagation Time 04:56:00 400ms Lower Bound 04:58:00 Interplanetary Transactions 05:00:00 Reference Resolution 05:05:00 Propagation & Consensus 05:07:00 Independent Samples 05:08:00 Price Pump 05:10:00 Ideology & Tech 05:11:00 Bitcoin Scaling Limits 05:12:00 Gold as PoW 05:14:00 Self-Custody 05:17:00 Yield & MSTR 05:20:00 Pandemic Inflation 05:22:00 Dollar Future 05:24:00 Bitcoin Heterodoxy 05:25:00 Maximalism 05:29:00 Cult Dynamics 05:30:00 Mises & Rothbard 05:32:00 Roger Ver 05:36:00 Saylor Infiltration 05:37:00 Memes & Philosophies 05:38:00 Leader Emergence 05:39:00 CIA Speculation 05:40:00 Who is Satoshi? 05:41:00 Code Quality 05:42:00 Burning Keys 05:43:00 Martti Malmi Insights 05:44:00 Satoshi Is Not NSA 05:45:00 21m Is Arbitrary 05:46:00 Early Changes 05:47:00 Block Size Temp 05:48:00 Economics Assumptions 05:49:00 Satoshi Scaling 05:52:00 Tech Optimism 05:53:00 Industry Honesty 05:56:00 Sharding Complexity 05:57:00 PoW Scalability 05:58:00 Consensus Efficiency 05:59:00 Sharding Compat 06:00:00 Memes as Rhetoric 06:02:00 Hoskinson Cult 06:03:00 Fake Engagement 06:04:00 Steam Adoption 06:07:00 Overstock & Patrick Byrne 06:10:00 Design Philosophy 06:11:00 Frustrated Devs 06:12:00 Talent Exodus 06:14:00 Follow Dr. K 06:15:00 Message to Yonatan 06:16:00 Quai vs Kaspa 06:17:00 Closing Remarks

Alephium is one of the most interesting Proof of Work projects, which aims to build secure smart contracts & fast DeFi on a mineable base layer which minimizes electricity consumption. Maud Bannwart & Cheng Wang explain how all of this works. Time stamps: 00:00:53 – Introducing Cheng & Maud 00:02:06 – Alephium's Origins & Motivation Cheng explains the technical challenge of blockchain scalability and the project's evolution from sharding to DeFi. 00:04:36 – Choosing UTXO vs. Account Model Why Alephium uses the UTXO model for assets and account model for application state, combining both for scalability. 00:09:50 – Privacy and UTXO Model Advantages of UTXO for privacy and scalability, and how it enables advanced privacy features. 00:11:03 – Blockchain Scalability & Parallelization Cheng details Alephium's approach to scaling via parallel blockchains, sharding, and optimizing block times. 00:14:41 – Decentralization vs. Shard Coordination Balancing decentralization and coordination in sharded blockchains, and how Alephium's block flow algorithm works. 00:17:31 – DAG Structure Explanation Explanation of DAG (Directed Acyclic Graph) and its benefits for transaction management and scalability. 00:19:44 – Shard Synchronization & Security Handling shard failures, synchronization, and ensuring security with proof of work and honest hashrate. 00:21:09 – Block Time, Decentralization & Node Requirements Trade-offs of faster block times, decentralization, and hardware requirements for running Alephium nodes. 00:25:22 – Blockchain Pruning & Storage Current state of blockchain storage, pruning, and why further optimization is not a priority. 00:27:13 – ASICs and Mining History Arrival of ASIC miners, mining history, and the impact on the Alephium network. 00:29:33 – Taproot & Smart Contracting Why Alephium chose taproot, its use for scripting, and differences from Ethereum's approach. 00:33:05 – Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake Rationale for choosing proof of work, ASIC-friendliness, and the benefits for decentralization and security. 00:37:45 – Technical Advantages of Proof of Work How proof of work simplifies sharding, increases performance, and reduces network complexity. 00:39:56 – DeFi on Proof of Work Addressing claims that DeFi requires proof of stake, and Alephium's block time and throughput. 00:42:09 – Value of Proof of Work & Community Discussion on the value of proof of work, community importance, and Ethereum's transition to proof of stake. 00:44:56 – Pre-mine & Project Funding Explanation of Alephium's pre-mine, funding model, and transparency in initial allocations. 00:50:41 – Transparency & Genesis Block Details on public visibility of genesis allocations and proof of no hidden pre-mine. 00:54:11 – Proof of Less Work Mechanism Introduction and explanation of "proof of less work," reducing energy use by combining proof of work and proof of burn. 01:00:16 – Environmental Criticism & Value Proposition Addressing environmental concerns, mining's evolving perception, and the necessity of cost in money creation. 01:04:01 – Alephium's Unique Value & Comparison Alephium's unique features: smart contracts on proof of work, UTXO security, and differences from Cardano/Ethereum Classic. 01:07:39 – Developer Experience & EVM Compatibility Ease of transitioning from EVM, Alephium's developer-friendly environment, and challenges with industry standards. 01:14:11 – Alephium Virtual Machine & Language Alephium's programming language inspired by Rust, Scala, and Solidity, designed for security and ease of use. 01:19:04 – Ecosystem & DApps Overview of existing DApps, third-party development, and ecosystem growth on Alephium. 01:22:16 – Killer App & Platform Potential Discussion on the search for Alephium's killer app and its potential as a generic platform. 01:23:37 – Danube Hard Fork & Optimizations Faster blocks, better scalability, and user/developer experience improvements. 01:26:25 – Mining Accessibility & Hardware Mining requirements, ASIC recommendations, and the end of GPU mining profitability. 01:29:10 – Hashrate Growth & NiceHash 01:31:56 – Price & Market Position 01:35:19 – Lessons for Bitcoin & Future-Proofing 01:38:56 – Tokenized Bitcoin & UTXO Benefits 01:43:25 – Privacy, Rollups, and Future Features 01:51:11 – Getting Started with Alephium Wallets, documentation, and running a node. 01:53:08 – Upgrade Naming & Community 01:53:43 – Final Thoughts & Contact

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I, Stewart Alsop, am thrilled to welcome Xathil of Poliebotics to this episode of Crazy Wisdom, for what is actually our second take, this time with a visual surprise involving a fascinating 3D-printed Bauta mask. Xathil is doing some truly groundbreaking work at the intersection of physical reality, cryptography, and AI, which we dive deep into, exploring everything from the philosophical implications of anonymity to the technical wizardry behind his "Truth Beam."Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps01:35 Xathil explains the 3D-printed Bauta Mask, its Venetian origins, and its role in enabling truth through anonymity via his project, Poliepals.04:50 The crucial distinction between public identity and "real" identity, and how pseudonyms can foster truth-telling rather than just conceal.10:15 Addressing the serious risks faced by crypto influencers due to public displays of wealth and the broader implications for online identity.15:05 Xathil details the core Poliebotics technology: the "Truth Beam," a projector-camera system for cryptographically timestamping physical reality.18:50 Clarifying the concept of "proof of aliveness"—verifying a person is currently live in a video call—versus the more complex "proof of liveness."21:45 How the speed of light provides a fundamental advantage for Poliebotics in outmaneuvering AI-generated deepfakes.32:10 The concern of an "inversion," where machine learning systems could become dominant over physical reality by using humans as their actuators.45:00 Xathil's ambitious project to use Poliebotics for creating cryptographically verifiable records of biodiversity, beginning with an enhanced Meles trap.Key InsightsAnonymity as a Truth Catalyst: Drawing from Oscar Wilde, the Bauta mask symbolizes how anonymity or pseudonyms can empower individuals to reveal deeper, more authentic truths. This challenges the notion that masks only serve to hide, suggesting they can be tools for genuine self-expression.The Bifurcation of Identity: In our digital age, distinguishing between one's core "real" identity and various public-facing personas is increasingly vital. This separation isn't merely about concealment but offers a space for truthful expression while navigating public life.The Truth Beam: Anchoring Reality: Poliebotics' "Truth Beam" technology employs a projector-camera system to cast cryptographic hashes onto physical scenes, recording them and anchoring them to a blockchain. This aims to create immutable, verifiable records of reality to combat the rise of sophisticated deepfakes.Harnessing Light Speed Against Deepfakes: The fundamental defense Poliebotics offers against AI-generated fakes is the speed of light. Real-world light reflection for capturing projected hashes is virtually instantaneous, whereas an AI must simulate this complex process, a task too slow to keep up with real-time verification.The Specter of Humans as AI Actuators: A significant future concern is the "inversion," where AI systems might utilize humans as unwitting agents to achieve their objectives in the physical world. By manipulating incentives, AIs could effectively direct human actions, raising profound questions about agency.Towards AI Symbiosis: The ideal future isn't a human-AI war or complete technological asceticism, but a cooperative coexistence between nature, humanity, and artificial systems. This involves developing AI responsibly, instilling human values, and creating systems that are non-threatening and beneficial.Contact Information*   Polybotics' GitHub*   Poliepals*   Xathil: Xathil@ProtonMail.com

In a predominantly Proof of Stake world, The Proof of Work Alliance emerges as a champion of research & education among Proof of Work miners. Fractal Bitcoin's Charles Chong & Spencer Yang, plus Bitmars' ASIC Queen Summer Meng tell us how it all works. Time stamps: Introducing Charles, Summer & Spencer (00:00:50) Overview of the PoW Alliance (00:01:43) Challenges in Launching PoW Projects (00:02:32) Formation of the PoW Alliance (00:04:19) Importance of Collaboration (00:05:21) Significance of the PoW Alliance (00:06:48) Members of the PoW Alliance (00:08:26) Addressing Environmental Concerns (00:09:24) Renewable Energy in Bitcoin Mining (00:10:29) Electricity Usage Comparisons (00:12:37) AI and Bitcoin Mining Competition (00:15:21) Centralization vs. Decentralization in Alliances (00:20:55) Discussion on Risk and Collaboration (00:22:50) Analogy with Polling (00:23:44) Social Coordination in Bitcoin (00:24:15) ASIC Manufacturing Oligopoly (00:25:04) Challenges for New ASIC Manufacturers (00:26:55) Emerging Competitors in Mining (00:28:43) Mining's Capital Intensity (00:29:39) ASIC Resistance Debate (00:30:42) Economic Incentives in Mining (00:31:16) Proof of Work Alliance Benefits (00:32:38) Historical Context of Mining Innovations (00:33:50) Decentralization vs. Large Mining Pools (00:35:10) Impact of Economic and Social Factors (00:36:34) Innovation in Proof of Work (00:38:05) Challenges in Mining Innovation (00:40:30) Broader Ecosystem Innovations (00:41:11) Micro Innovations in Mining (00:42:15) Merge Mining Popularity (00:43:17) Proof of Stake Popularity (00:45:03) Validator Business Models (00:45:29) Alignment Issues in Mining (00:47:10) Blind Merged Mining Discussion (00:48:34) Risks of Drivechains (00:49:20) Concerns Over Block Rewards (00:52:14) Debate on OP_Return Function (00:54:19) Passion in Bitcoin Debates (00:56:20) Concerns About Ossification (01:00:04) Impact of Inscriptions on Miners (01:03:26) The Importance of Cross-Chain Integration (01:05:30) Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption (01:06:05) Gas Fees Comparison (01:07:12) Stablecoins in the Bitcoin Ecosystem (01:08:05) Celebrating Pizza Day (01:10:53) Fractal Bitcoin's Pizza Challenge (01:14:30) Reflections on Market Volatility (01:16:14) Joining the PoW Alliance (01:18:22) How to Contact Charles, Summer & Spencer (01:19:12) Closing Remarks and Future Announcements (01:20:42)

Join Tommy Shaughnessy as he hosts Logan Allen, founder of Zorp and Nockchain, to discuss Nockchain, a new proof-of-work L1 blockchain. Learn about its ZK Powell consensus mechanism, where miners generate ZK proofs.Zorp: https://zorp.ioNockchain: https://nockchain.org

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This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy covers Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 4: Proof of Work The discussion covers the intrinsic value of proof of work, its evolutionary metaphor, and why Bitcoin's finite supply and difficulty adjustment algorithm make it superior to other assets like gold and fiat currencies. The hosts also explore some thought experiments, including Bitcoin's role in a simulated reality.  Read the chapter on Nostr: https://primal.net/infinity/sovereignty-through%20mathematics%20chapter%205:%20proof%20of%20work Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity You can also support us by sending some sats to our Alby Hub at bitcoininfinity@getalby.com The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm's books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter's ideas. You can join the discussions by signing up for one of the courses on our Geyser page! Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf

Ethereum's transition from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake created a unique set of conditions (i.e. lack of protocol-level delegation, 32 ETH requirement, long exit queues, etc.) that led to Lido's liquid staking model to gain huge traction, significantly eclipsing other LSD providers on native PoS chains. stETH added on-demand liquidity, bypassing withdrawal windows, while also increasing DeFi utilization and increasing yields. Moreover, by allowing users to stake any amount of ETH in pools, it removed the requirement for 32 ETH increments, ultimately improving decentralisation through long tail distribution of individual stakers. Lido V3 introduces modular stVaults which enable staking customization. This allows professional actors, such as institutional stakers, to have granular control over validators, MEV and other parameters, diversifying their investment strategies.Topics covered in this episode:Hasu's backgroundDiscovering LidoLiquid staking and the early days of LidoWhy liquid staking gained traction on EthereumThe evolution of LidoInitial decentralisation concerns and the importance of dual governanceRestakingLido V3 and vaultsInstitutional staking & ETFsEthereum's ‘crisis' and its valuesEpisode links:Hasu on XLido on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Marko Tarman has been mining Bitcoin since 2012 – and today, he works as Lead Mining Manager at NiceHash. In this episode, we talk about the current trends in Proof of Work mining and the commodification of hash rate.

Bitcoin's security and reliability as a store of value are undeniable. However, its liquidity remained untapped for too long due to a lack of trustless bridges and native smart contract capabilities. As BTC is only native to Bitcoin's L1, any attempt to include it in DeFi relies on the trust assumptions of third party custodians that wrap it. Build On Bitcoin (BOB) aims to expand Bitcoin's functionality by integrating it with Ethereum's smart contract capabilities. BOB operates as an OP Stack L2 with a hybrid design incorporating ZKPs, Bitcoin staking, and Ethereum for data availability. By functioning as a rollup, BOB processes transactions off-chain and batches them for settlement on Bitcoin and Ethereum, significantly improving transaction speed and reducing costs compared to Bitcoin's base layer.Topics covered in this episode:Alexei's backgroundSetbacks for Bitcoin DeFiBitcoin bridgesBitVMBOB operators and trust assumptionsBOB architecture & Bitcoin stakingBitcoin LSTsThe future of Bitcoin DeFiEpisode links:Alexei Zamyatin on XBuild on Bitcoin on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Launched on January 3rd 2019, a whole decade after Bitcoin, Beam is the first MimbleWimble implementation to hit the markets. Unlike its smiley cousin Grin, Beam is organized more like a start-up, was more efficient in raising VC funding, and appears to focus more on smart contracts and interoperability with other chains. In this episode, Beam CTO Alex Romanov explains everything about the network: what it is, how it works, and what it aims to accomplish with the MimbleWimble technology. Time stamps: Introducing Alex Romanov (00:00:24) Beam's Launch and MimbleWimble (00:00:50) Alex's Journey to Beam (00:03:01) Beam vs. Monero vs. Zcash (00:04:25) Technical Aspects of Mimblewimble (00:07:12) Unique Properties of Beam Transactions (00:09:31) Blockchain Analysis and Pruning (00:12:15) Misconceptions About Mimblewimble (00:13:12) Responding to Criticism (00:14:21) The Impact of the Ivan Bogatyy Incident (00:18:01) Discussion on UTXO Attacks (00:20:21) Dandelion Protocol and Transaction Origin Obfuscation (00:21:28) Decoy Inputs in Beam (00:22:42) Integration of Lelantus-based Solutions (00:23:46) Overview of Beam Wallet Features (00:24:42) Introduction to Beam's Smart Contracts (00:28:20) Confidential Stablecoin: Nephrite (00:30:59) Comparison of Privacy Protocols (00:33:35) User Experience and Usability in Privacy Coins (00:38:23) DAO Voting System (00:39:26) Staking and Layer 2 Development (00:40:00) Popularity of Privacy Coins (00:40:41) The Evolution of Privacy in Blockchain (00:43:24) Beam vs. Ethereum (00:46:20) User Need for Privacy (00:48:17) Social Shift Towards Privacy (00:50:13) Comparison of Beam and Grin (00:51:19) Decentralized GitHub on Beam (00:52:11) Beam's Smart Contracts vs. Ethereum (00:55:14) Beam Wallet Interface (00:55:46) Atomic Swaps & Asset Swaps Explained (00:56:22) Native Swapping with Bitcoin (00:57:51) Decentralization Concerns (00:59:01) Messaging Layer in Beam Wallet (01:00:50) Beam's Messaging System (01:03:53) Maximum Anonymity Set Feature (01:10:47) Exchange Withdrawal Addresses (01:13:33) Long Addresses in Beam (01:14:29) Roadmap Features (01:16:28) Confidential DeFi Article (01:18:33) Mining Beam with GPUs (01:22:01) Community and Mining Pools (01:23:01) Proof of Work vs. Proof of Stake (01:24:10) Investment Pitch for Beam (01:25:12) Funding Challenges in Privacy Projects (01:26:11) Collaboration in Privacy Space (01:27:20) Confusion Over Beam Tickers (01:29:30) Final Thoughts on Beam's Development (01:33:36) The Importance of Feedback (01:36:44) Beam and Monero Bridge Collaboration (01:37:08) Why not Build on Bitcoin (01:38:06) Pruning the Blockchain (01:38:40) Mimblewimble's Harry Potter References (01:39:51) Marketing Challenges in Crypto (01:43:20) Price Action and Exchange Listings (01:44:10) Need for Deeper Analysis (01:46:27) The Scams Narrative (01:46:37) Innovation through Competition (01:50:08) Usability Challenges in Crypto (01:52:50) Positive Features of Beam Wallet (01:54:05) Local First Design in Beam (01:54:27) Ethereum Wallets and Features (01:55:21) Local Application Architecture (01:55:53) Hardware Wallet Integration (01:56:20) Decentralization Goals (01:56:56) Privacy vs. Usability Trade-off (01:57:08)

The Epistle of James: A Whole Life for the Whole WorldProof of Work | James 2:14-26 NIVJeremy Olimb, Lead Pastor

Throughout the years, there were many attempts of tapping into Bitcoin's liquidity and security, but almost all of them came with different caveats. Most notably, wrapped BTC (wBTC) depended on the wrapper contract security. However, the recent surge in research and development for native solutions has led to breakthroughs previously thought impossible. Babylon launched native BTC staking and plans to further expand this to secure other blockchains, in a model similar to that of mesh security. This would not only help secure other networks, but it would also unlock liquidity from the mother chain through liquid staking derivatives.Topics covered in this episode:David's backgroundThe evolution of BabylonThe Bitcoin RenaissanceTechnical challenges of implementing Bitcoin stakingThe OP_CAT upgradeBabylon's Bitcoin staking & Bitcoin-secured networksBridging liquidity & LSTsSecuring multiple chains and slashingBabylon chain - aggregating Bitcoin-secured networksCould Bitcoin become a POS chain?Babylon upgradeabilityEpisode links:David Tse on XBabylon on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain & Sebastien Couture.

Financial analyst Josh Jalinski joins the show to talk about cryptocurrency from an investment point of view. We discuss concerns about crypto, opportunities that may exist, and why it is always important to use critical thinking and research before dedicating your hard earned money to an investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Orwick is the Co-Founder of Quai Network, the only fully scalable and programmable Proof-of-Work Layer 1 designed for global commerce. He also serves as the CEO of Dominant Strategies, the development behind Quai Network devoted to building blockchain tooling and infrastructure. Previously an Apple software engineer, Alan is committed to continuing to innovate the Quai Network with his engineering skills. His passion for blockchain technology began while he was a student at the University of Texas at Austin, where he founded Texas Blockchain, a student-led blockchain club. In this conversation, we discuss:- Quai's Proof-of-Work mechanism doubles as an economic oracle, linking token value directly to real-world energy costs and demand- Energy-tied stablecoin model- Creating a more efficient stablecoin- Proof-of-Work consensus mechanisms- L1s own the whole end-to-end tech stack- Mainstream political engagement- Educating lawmakers on Crypto- Technology vs. Politics- Polymarket's power in future elections- Founding Texas Blockchain Club- Quai's Final Testnet Launch - 32,000 GPUs online mining Quai- The intersection of crypto + AI + DePINQuai NetworkWebsite: qu.aiX: @QuaiNetworkTelegram: t.me/QuaiNetworkAlan OrwickX: @0xalankLinkedIn: Alan Orwick ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  This episode is brought to you by PrimeXBT.  PrimeXBT offers a robust trading system for both beginners and professional traders that demand highly reliable market data and performance. Traders of all experience levels can easily design and customize layouts and widgets to best fit their trading style. PrimeXBT is always offering innovative products and professional trading conditions to all customers.   PrimeXBT is running an exclusive promotion for listeners of the podcast. After making your first deposit, 50% of that first deposit will be credited to your account as a bonus that can be used as additional collateral to open positions.  Code: CRYPTONEWS50  This promotion is available for a month after activation. Click the link below:  PrimeXBT x CRYPTONEWS50

Bitcoin's lack of native programmability, coupled with advancements in zero knowledge cryptography, has led to rollups being explored as a substitute for an execution layer. Citrea's approach involves using Bitcoin as a data availability & settlement layer for their zero knowledge rollup. These rollups not only lower transaction costs, but they also enable smart contracts to use Bitcoin's L1 security and further incentivise miners to secure the chain despite halving rewards. In order to inherit Bitcoin's security, zk proofs are inscribed in Bitcoin blocks.Topics covered in this episode:Orkun's backgroundInscriptions, BitVM and zk rollups on BitcoinOptimistic bridgingSequencerProgrammability solutions on BitcoinBitVM developmentCitrea ecosystem developmentcBTC vs. custodial wrapped BTCThere is no second best!PoW, halving block rewards and how rollups incentivise minersCitrea's efficiency & fee reductionBitcoin as an inflation hedgeEpisode links:Orkun Mahir Kilic on TwitterCitrea on TwitterBitVMSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Felix Lutsch.

Get insights into ORE's proof-of-work journey, including new features in V2, staking pools, and the project's unique approach to building a broader ecosystem.Full notes for this episode at: https://solfate.com/podcast/65Follow @SolfatePod on Twitter for updates: https://twitter.com/SolfatePodPS: We are happy to announce the launch of our Solfate Drip channel where you can collect Solfate Podcast episodes as digital collectibles! Subscribe to our Drip channel today: drip.haus/solfate (we have some fun experiments planned)Notes from the showORE is a proof-of-work token that anyone can mine.The project aims to bridge Bitcoin to Solana.Mining is designed to be accessible to all users.The hash function used in ORE is non-parallelizable.Mining happens off-chain, with validation on-chain.The initial launch faced significant network congestion.The V1 system had issues with spam and transaction volume.A hard fork was necessary to transition to V2.The V2 redesign improved the mining experience.The project gained attention through its marketing strategy. The transition from V1 to V2 involved significant changes in reward structure and supply cap.Community feedback is crucial in shaping the monetary policy of the token.Participants in crypto can be categorized into three main groups: nerds, speculators, and utility seekers.Liquidity is essential for the success of ORE and its integration with real-world assets.Staking and mining pools are being introduced to enhance user participation and rewards.Horizontal integration can create a broader ecosystem for the ORE token.Liquidity is viewed as a key component of store value in the crypto space.The project aims to compete with traditional finance by offering decentralized alternatives.The ORE experiment is seen as a significant step in exploring new monetary policies.Community engagement and feedback are vital for the ongoing development of the ORE project.Find HardhatChad and ORE onlineFollow HardhatChad on twitter - @HardhatChadFollow OREsupply on twitter - @OREsupplyFollow us aroundNicktwitter: @nickfrostygithub: github.com/nickfrostywebsite: https://nick.afJamestwitter: @jamesrp13github: github.com/jamesrp13Solfate Podcasttwitter: @SolfatePodmore podcast episodes: solfate.com/podcastcollect episodes on Drip: drip.haus/solfate

Follow Charlie on X: @cbspears Follow Donny on X: @itsdonnyok Follow Jake on X: @jakeblockchain This Bitcoin Weekly Kickback episode covers various topics related to proof of work and mining. It starts with a discussion about a project called the Rats, which involves inscribing rat-related things onto an inscription. The conversation then moves on to the effectiveness of proof of work for new chains and the challenges they face in competing with Bitcoin. The hosts express skepticism about the success of new proof of work networks and highlight the path dependency and adoption challenges they face. They also discuss the Bitax pleb mining initiative and its potential to contribute to the decentralization of mining. The conversation covers various topics including the potential of Bitcoin mining as a home-centric activity, the role of Nostra as a social media platform, and the concept of micro-payments. The hosts discuss the implications of pleb mining and how it can lead to a better understanding of Bitcoin. They also explore the challenges and potential centralization of Nostra as a social media platform. Additionally, they touch on the idea of streaming Satoshis and the importance of micro-payments. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of Magic Eden and its token launch.

As the crypto industry matures, more sophisticated market participants become involved. As a result, risk management and hedging will evolve to levels seen in TradFi. However, regardless of the preferred market activity, when interacting with a blockchain, every actor competes for the same limited blockspace. Based on demand levels, the cost for securing that blockspace can fluctuate (in the form of miner fees for Bitcoin transactions, or gas fees for PoS blockchains). Therefore, a particular niche of power users could lower these costs by reserving blockspace in advance of elevated demand levels. Alkimiya set out to build just that - a marketplace for blockspace.Topics covered in this episode:Leo's backgroundThe vision behind AlkimiaMarket participants for blockspaceHedging costsUse cases on EthereumProposer-Builder Separation and preconfirmationsReserving blockspacePolkadot's blockspace allocationCurrent market sentiment. ETH vs. SOLEpisode links:Leo Zhang on TwitterAlkimiya on TwitterSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus1: Chorus1 is one of the largest node operators worldwide, supporting more than 100,000 delegators, across 45 networks. The recently launched OPUS allows staking up to 8,000 ETH in a single transaction. Enjoy the highest yields and institutional grade security at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain.

Justin Bons is one of the most popular Bitcoin critics on Twitter. As a fan of new technologies, he believes that sharding and other scaling techniques will save the trilemma and bring uncompromising decentralization. Is it really so?

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This week, we speak with Alan Orwick from Quai Network who is attempting to build a completely novel Proof-Of-Work blockchain able to compete with modern Proof-Of-Stake on throughput and latency. The project uses a dual-token design which includes a highly novel stablecoin-like token used to represent energy input into the network. It's a breath of fresh air in the POW landscape and offers a glimpse into the potential future of blockchain scaling. - - Time Stamps (0:00) - Introduction (1:37) - Path into crypto (3:46) - High level overview of Quai Network (5:21) - Is Quai trying to be money? (7:31) - What does POW enable? (17:53) - Quai as a settlement layer? (21:07) - Boosting POW tps using horizontal scaling (32:29) - How is horizontal scaling different to Eth's modular scaling (36:28) - Wallet UX (38:28) - Removing necessity for bridged assets (40:32) - How to balance shards (43:09) - 2 token design (49:44) - Avoiding Luna comparisons (51:56) - Go-To-Market strategy (54:52) - Could Quai work with other L1s (57:41) - Future milestones - - Podcast Resources Follow Sal: https://twitter.com/salxyz Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/SolBeachBum Follow Zen Llama: https://twitter.com/ZenLlama Follow Unlayered: https://twitter.com/UnlayeredPod Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or Google: https://unlayered.io/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlayeredPod - - Episode Resources Follow Quai Network : https://Twitter.com/QuaiNetwork

In this episode of the Coin Stories podcast with human rights defender Lyudmyla Kozlovska, powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), we discuss: Financial surveillance and censorship Bitcoin for human rights How easy it is to find yourself excluded from financial system  Weaponization of banking data Preventing a Bitcoin mining ban in Europe Reforming the banking system to prevent human rights abuse ---- Bio: The Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF) was established on Lyudmyla's initiative and she has served as its President since June 2010. A human rights defender from Ukraine campaigning for smart sanctions against Russia and its allies and advocating regulators to support civil society using crypto-assets to address financial exclusion, political oppression and the delivery of humanitarian aid. Lyudmyla initiated the reform of INTERPOL to fight its misuse as a tool of political prosecution worldwide. Recently, she has been leading the campaign to prevent the abuse of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) laws by malign state actors.  ---- References: https://en.odfoundation.eu  https://twitter.com/LyudaKozlovska https://en.odfoundation.eu/a/724918,submission-to-fincen-us-digital-asset-aml-act/ https://geyser.fund/project/defendpow ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.  ---- Natalie's Promotional Links:  Buy Bitcoin, secure it through multisig Collaborative custody, start a Bitcoin IRA or take out a Bitcoin loan with UNCHAINED: https://unchained.com/?utm_campaign=natalie promo code Natalie Bitcoin Nashville is July 25-27, 2024: Get 10% off your passes using the code HODL at  https://b.tc/conference Get 5% off your Bitcoin cold storage solutions at Coinkite, including the Coldcard wallet: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/COINSTORIES https://bitcointreasuries.net/ is the best and most up-to-date source of Bitcoin holdings by publicly traded companies, ETFs, governments and other entities. It is community maintained, and you can be a contributor. Check out the amazing graphs! CrowdHealth offers the Bitcoin community alternative to health insurance. I now spend just ~$100 a month on my health care. Sign up: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/natalie  Connect with Bitcoiners and Bitcoin merchants wherever you live and travel on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/natbrunell ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories   #money #Bitcoin #investing

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:IntroductionPreston's 1st pick: Michael Saylor describing the importance of inflation being a vectorPreston's 2nd pick: Pablo Fernandez talking about how CBDC will drive a wedge between producers and consumersPreston's 3rd pick: Cory Klippsten describing in detail how the alt coin / Silicon Valley VC game is a professional scamPreston's 4th pick: Alex Gladstein describing how the IMF and World Bank cause debt slavery for developing countries around the world.Preston's 5th pick: Gigi, Michael Saylor, and Jeff Booth describe the difference between Proof of Work and Proof of Sake and the ESG lie.Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.BOOKS AND RESOURCESThe full interviews of: Michael Saylor's Masterclass in Economics Pablo Fernandez's full interview on CBDC Cory Klippsten's full interview on Altcoins and Silicon Valley VCs Alex Gladstein's full interview on the IMF and World Bank Alex Gladstein's Article on the IMF and World Bank Full interviews on Energy and ESGGigi's PoW InterviewMichael Saylor's Energy InterviewJeff Booth's Energy Interview NEW TO THE SHOW?Check out our We Study Billionaires Starter Packs.Browse through all our episodes (complete with transcripts) here.Try our tool for picking stock winners and managing our portfolios: TIP Finance Tool.Enjoy exclusive perks from our favorite Apps and Services.Stay up-to-date on financial markets and investing strategies through our daily newsletter, We Study Markets.P.S The Investor's Podcast Network is excited to launch a subreddit devoted to our fans in discussing financial markets, stock picks, questions for our hosts, and much more! Join our subreddit r/TheInvestorsPodcast today!SPONSORSTalk to your clients about Desjardins Responsible Investment today and support what's right for society and what's good for business.Take stock of your finances and investing strategy with Betterment.Get an overall better student loan experience with College Ave. Plus, get a chance to win a $1,000 college scholarship. No purchase is required.Set, track, and manage your financial goals as your life evolves with Scotia Smart Investor.Let an expert do your taxes from start to finish so you can relax with TurboTax.Easily diversify beyond stocks and bonds, and build wealth through streamlined CRE investing with EquityMultiple.Support our free podcast by supporting our sponsors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.