Podcasts about Satoshi Nakamoto

Max Keiser, a Bitcoin evangelist and maximalist, currently serving as a BTC advisor to El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele, has published a cryptic tweet, featuring the mysterious Bitcoin creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02:12 TGFB Media and The Orange Umbrella Project 03:36 Exploring the Identity of Satoshi Nakamoto 10:56 Bitcoin Market Dynamics and Macro Environment 19:22 Black Swan Events and Their Impact on Bitcoin 25:07 U.S. Military Actions and Global Conflict 27:09 The Historical Context of War in America 31:12 The Political Landscape and War 37:07 The Impact of War on Veterans and Society 45:12 Theological Perspectives on Israel 50:51 Economic Implications of War and Global Politics 01:00:01 Bitcoin's Global Influence: Pakistan's Bold Move 01:04:55 AI's Dystopian Potential: Unhinged Interactions 01:13:31 Blue Collar Renaissance: The Future of Work 01:18:34 The Importance of Family and Community Connections

Bryan Solstin is a former aerospace systems engineer, Bitcoiner, conservationist, privacy advocate, and author of “Bitcoin and Nash Equilibrium” as well as “Apex Environmental Solution: Bitcoin.”› https://x.com/BryanBSolstin› Bitcoin and Nash Equilibrium: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Nash-Equilibrium-Emerging/dp/B0DGY185V4› https://www.solstin.com/john-nashPARTNERS

Vernor Vinge'in öngörülü novellası True Names'ten ve Bitcoin'in kurucusu Satoshi Nakamoto'nun esrarengiz kimliğinden ilham alarak, dijital çağda kimlik, gizlilik, anonimlik ve takma adların derinliklerine iniyoruz. Yazar Gigi, çocukluk lakabının nasıl "gerçek adı"na dönüştüğünü anlatan kişisel hikayesinden yola çıkarak, çevrimiçi dünyada ve "et mekânında" (meat space) kimliğin sabit değil, prizmatik ve akışkan olduğunu savunuyor.Google, Facebook, bankalar ve hükümetlerin dayattığı tekil, izlenebilir ve parça parça satılan kimlik anlayışını keskin bir dille eleştiriyoruz. Bu dayatmanın, bizi gözetim devletlerinin distopik panoptikonlarına götüren tehlikeli bir yol olduğu belirtiliyor. Özgür bir toplumun, kişinin kendisini dünyaya seçici olarak açığa çıkarma seçeneğine sahip olması gerektiğini vurguluyoruz. Anonimlik ve takma adların (pseudonymity) önemini açıklarken, takma adların bir karakter ve itibar inşa etmeye olanak sağladığını belirtiyoruz.Cypherpunklardan, #WeAreAllHodlonaut hareketine, takma adların ve sembollerin bir fikir etrafında nasıl toplanma gücü verdiğini keşfediyoruz. George Orwell, Ayn Rand, Satoshi Nakamoto ve Buddha gibi örneklerle takma adların "gerçek isimlerden" bile daha güçlü olabileceğini gösteriyoruz. "Hepimiz Satoshi'yiz" fikri üzerinden, Bitcoin'in kimseye ait olmadığını ve kolektif bir çaba olduğunu belirtiyoruz.Geleneksel finansal sistemlerin aksine, Bitcoin'in neden bankalar ve ödeme işlemcilerinin aksine kimlik, onay veya ayrımcılık gerektirmediğini inceliyoruz. Bitcoin'in doğası gereği "kötü olamama"sının ("Can't be evil"), "kötü olmama" sözünden ("Don't be evil") daha üstün olduğunu ve ayrımcılık yapmayan bir finansal sistem sunduğunu vurguluyoruz.Bu bölüm, kimliğinizi seçme, kendinizi dünyaya seçici olarak açığa çıkarma özgürlüğünün ve Bitcoin'in sunduğu finansal bağımsızlığın bir kutlamasıdır. "Gerçek İsimler Gerekli Değil" ilkesinin [Başlık, 4, 17] neden daha özgür, daha adil ve daha sanlı bir geleceğin anahtarı olduğunu öğrenin. Bitcoin, adil bir dünyaya doğru ilerlemek için bir yol sunar.Kaynak

Todo lo que hacemos en internet deja un rastro. En estos tiempos inciertos, tienes la obligación moral de proteger tu huella digital y Rave te cuenta cómo hacerlo. Para profundizar puede luego interesarte su propuesta en Tokin Privacy, pero como punto de partida este podcast será sin duda de utilidad. Como dejó escrito Eric Hughes en su Manifiesto cypherpunk: “La privacidad es necesaria para una sociedad abierta en la era electrónica. La privacidad no es secretismo. Una cuestión privada es algo que no queremos que todo el mundo sepa, pero una cuestión secreta es algo que no queremos que nadie sepa. La privacidad es la capacidad de revelarse selectivamente al mundo”.Kapital es posible gracias a sus colaboradores:⁠Indexa Capital⁠. Gestión pasiva en fondos indexados.No es fácil encontrar un lugar seguro para tu dinero. En un mercado lleno de productos tramposos, me gusta colaborar o poner el micro a los pocos gestores, pasivos o activos, con una propuesta honesta. La fortaleza de Indexa Capital, que entraría dentro de la gestión pasiva, es una cartera de bajo coste y diversificada. Dos de sus fundadores, Unai y François, han pasado por el podcast. Si te interesa, aquí tienes mi enlace de registro para ahorrarte la comisión sobre los primeros 15.000 euros. Son tiempos inciertos en los mercados y esto significa que debes buscar opciones serias para tu dinero. Indexa Capital es sin duda una de ellas.Patrocina Kapital. Toda la información en este link.Índice:1:30 Comprarte un coche en metálico.6:52 Discreción es seguridad.12:21 La privacidad es tu capacidad de revelarte selectivamente al mundo.16:24 Encriptar significa meter en una cripta.22:27 Contraseñas robustas.32:30 Caer por la madriguera del bitcoin.48:41 Dictaduras digitales.54:06 No eres propietario de tu casa.1:03:56 Avatares privados.1:14:01 Tres manifestos en el canal de Alfre Mancera.1:20:02 Errores con la VPN.1:24:11 Robos de datos en hospitales.1:35:12 Regresar al Nokia 3310.1:41:09 El cubo de Rubik de Snowden.1:45:01 ¿Cómo utiliza el móvil un presidente?1:53:53 “Me haces entender el mundo mejor.”Apuntes:A declaration of the independence of cyberspace. John P. Barlow.Declaración de independencia del ciberespacio. Alfre Mancera.The crypto anarchist manifesto. Timothy C. May.Manifiesto criptoanarquista. Alfre Mancera.A cypherpunk's manifesto. Eric Hughes.Manifiesto cypherpunk. Alfre Mancera.Bitcoin: a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Satoshi Nakamoto.La filosofía de bitcoin. Álvaro D. María.El individuo soberano. William Rees-Mogg & James Dale Davidson.

In this exclusive Sessions interview, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Michael Saylor explore the evolving relationship between the U.S. government and Bitcoin, Donald Trump's growing recognition of cryptocurrency as a strategic commodity, the visionary impact of Bitcoin's founder Satoshi Nakamoto, and the looming convergence of digital currency with our everyday lives. This episode was filmed on May 30th, 2025.  | Links | For Michael Saylor: On X https://x.com/saylor Website https://www.michael.com/ Read “What is Money” https://a.co/d/c1t4izi 

Who invented Bitcoin? In this episode, we dive into Satoshi Nakamoto's quotes from The Book of Satoshi and explore the meaning behind Bitcoin's creation. We discuss why Satochi designed Bitcoin to bypass banks, his views on fiat currency, and how lost Bitcoins affect total supply. If you've ever searched for Nakamoto meaning, wondered who invented Bitcoin, or looked for a few more Bitcoin books to read, this episode is packed with insights.We break down key topics from The Book of Satoshi — including Bitcoin's comparison to gold, its energy use, and Satoshi Nakamoto's respectful but firm stance toward critics. If you want to read more, check out Phil Champagne's The Book of Satoshi on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0996061312.Get intouch with Myles at mylesdhillon@gmail.com

En el episodio 156 de 10AMPRO, exploramos a fondo el presente y futuro de Bitcoin en un contexto marcado por desafíos tecnológicos, políticos y económicos. Desde la evolución de la minería y la amenaza de la computación cuántica, hasta el misterio de Satoshi Nakamoto y las estrategias de gigantes como MicroStrategy, este episodio ofrece una mirada crítica y profunda al ecosistema cripto. Además, reflexionamos sobre temas como la deflación, la descentralización y la seguridad de la red ante futuros ataques post-cuánticos. Una conversación imprescindible para entender hacia dónde se dirige Bitcoin y cuál podría ser su “último bloque”--------

Nous avons rencontré Lionel Jeannerot, co-fondateur de la maison d'édition PVH Édition et de Be-Bop. Avec lui, nous avons évoqué ses 2 initiatives, notamment d'une polémique liée à la censure de l'ouvrage Objectif Thunes, une parodie de Tintin en lien avec Bitcoin.Rediffusion de l'émission du 27 mai 2025.

Zooko has been thinking about building decentralized Chaumian ecash since the mid 1990s. When Bitcoin came out, he was the first cypherpunk to write a blog post about it. And today, he's honoring Satoshi's last wish of researching ZK proofs with Zcash. Time stamps: Introducing Zooko (00:00:55) Early Cypherpunk and Digital Cash Days (00:03:18) Cypherpunk vs. Cryptography Mailing List (00:03:52) Discovering Digital Cash and Chaum's Blind Signing (00:04:44) The Internet, BBS, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall (00:09:10) Growing Up with Technology in Eastern Europe (00:12:04) First Computers and Early Programming (00:13:02) Loading Games and Computer Limitations (00:14:05) Impact of Tariffs and Internet Access (00:16:47) Economies of Scale and Computer Conferences (00:18:28) Social Media, Privacy, and Information Overload (00:19:33) Twitter Blocking & Echo Chambers (00:21:06) Personal AI and Information Control (00:24:08) First Computer Memories and Speech Synthesis (00:28:55) Programming Languages: BASIC, Pascal, and C++ (00:31:15) Vocoder Technology and Privacy (00:32:27) Video Games and University Life (00:34:28) Science Fiction and Cypherpunk Literature (00:36:10) Working at DigiCash and Early Digital Currency (00:39:04) Nick Szabo, Social Scalability, and Economic Thought (00:46:27) AI-Generated Personas and Real-Life Community (00:52:42) Global Talent, Work Ethic, and Financial Management (00:55:51) David Chaum as a Boss and DigiCash's Downfall (01:00:06) Decentralizing Ecash and Early Bitcoin Attempts (01:04:50) Wei Dai, Crypto++ and Peer-to-Peer Innovation (01:06:19) Open Source Maintenance and Funding Challenges (01:10:00) Why Digital Cash Mattered in the 1990s (01:12:30) Cypherpunks, Remailers, and Privacy Motivation (01:13:46) Bitcoin's Early Days and Zooko's Initial Skepticism (01:19:55) Bitcoin Advocacy and Security Flaws (01:39:07) Zooko's Triangle and Naming Systems (01:43:31) Altcoins, Experimentation, and Maximalism (01:51:09) Bitcoin's 2013 Privacy Papers: ZeroCoin & ZeroCash (01:55:12) Funding Innovation and Open Source Economics (02:00:27) Zcash Launch, Sidechains, and Market Dynamics (02:03:40) Sponsors and Bitcoin Innovation Renaissance (02:09:01) Proof of Stake, Hybrid Models, and Cross Link (02:26:14) Network Sustainability and Burn Mechanisms (02:33:37) Quantum Resistance and Lost Coins (02:37:26) Peter Todd's Compute Node, Zcash Ceremony and Trusted Setup (02:42:19) Zero Knowledge Proofs and Counterfeiting Bug (03:05:35) Zcash Design Choices and Block Size (03:43:04) Bitcoin Blocksize War and Evolution (03:49:09) Zcash vs. Monero and Privacy Models (04:27:33) Tachyon: Sean Bowe's Scalable Privacy Breakthrough (04:08:22) Live Zcash Demo and Address Privacy (05:27:00) Zcash Mining, Liquidity, and DEX Integration (05:49:57) Decentralization, Transparency, and the Future (06:02:22) Closing Remarks and Podcast Wrap-Up (06:05:15)

Merhaba dinleyiciler. Bugün, üzerine düşündüğümüzde bizi derinden etkileyebilecek bir konuya, Bitcoin'in felsefi öğretilerine değiniyoruz. Kaynaklarımıza göre, Bitcoin sadece bir teknoloji değil, aynı zamanda dünya görüşümüzü değiştiren bir "oyun kılığına girmiş" bir "geçit" olarak tanımlanıyor.Bitcoin'in iki temel yönü var: merkeziyetsizlik ve değişmezlik. Bu kaynak, ilginç bir şekilde, sizin Bitcoin'i değiştiremeyeceğinizi, ancak Bitcoin'in sizi değiştireceğini öne sürüyor. Bitcoin'in yaratıcısı Satoshi Nakamoto, ilk sürüm yayımlandıktan sonra temel tasarımın "taşa kazındığını" biliyordu. Bu anlayış, zaman tercihimizi, ekonomik düşüncemizi ve hatta siyasi görüşlerimizi etkileyebilir.Teknolojinin her şeyi bollaştırdığı bir çağda, Bitcoin bize gerçek kıtlığın ne olduğunu öğretiyor. Arzı şişirilemeyen yeni bir varlık yaratıyor ve bu kıtlığı tuhaf bir şekilde kopyalama ve dağıtım yoluyla başarıyor.Bitcoin'in kusursuz başlangıç hikayesi, Satoshi Nakamoto'nun anonimliği ve ortadan kaybolması, merkeziyetsizliği için hayati önem taşıyor. Bu, kontrol edilebilecek merkezi bir otoritenin olmamasını sağlıyor ve anlatısı hayatta kalması için kritik.Bu paylaşımdaki fikirler, kimlik problemine de değiniyor; Bitcoin, Theseus'un Gemisi gibi, kod değişse veya ağ çatallansa bile hangi Bitcoin'in "gerçek" olduğu sorusunu gündeme getiriyor. Merkeziyetsizlik, tek bir otoritenin meşru zinciri belirlemesini imkansız kılıyor, bu da kararın piyasaya veya ağın konsensüsüne bırakıldığı anlamına geliyor.Bitcoin'inizin tam olarak "nerede" olduğu sorusu da karmaşık. Teknik olarak ayrı "bitcoinler" mevcut değil; bunlar dağıtılmış bir defterdeki harcanmamış işlem çıktısı (UTXO) girişleridir. Sahip olduğunuz şey, bu girişleri "hareket ettirmek" için kullandığınız özel anahtarlarınızdır. Bu, yerelliğin dijital dünyada ne kadar zorlayıcı bir kavram olduğunu gösteriyor.Bitcoin'in her yönü metindir ve bu nedenle konuşmaya eşdeğerdir. Bu, ifade özgürlüğünün olduğu bir toplumda, metin alışverişine dayanan bir fikrin durdurulamaz olduğu anlamına gelir.Son olarak, Bitcoin'i öğrenmek bilginin sınırlarını gösteriyor. Tam olarak anlamak sadece bilgisayar bilimi değil, politika, ekonomi, tarih, kriptografi gibi birçok farklı disiplini bir araya getirmeyi gerektirir. Bu, ne kadar az şey bildiğimizi fark etmemizi sağlayan "dipsiz bir tavşan deliğidir". Bitcoin, sadece teknolojik bir gelişme değil, geniş kapsamlı sonuçları olan, sınırları olmayan bir sistemdir.Kaynak

Please do not share, copy, reproduce or distribute any part of this report without my express permission. Thank you.Many thanks to all the new subscribers who have joined this week, both paid and unpaid. I put this video of my recent North Sea Oil piece up on YouTube, X et al and it generated something of a flurry.So welcome. I hope you both enjoy and benefit from The Flying Frisby.Before we get started I just wanted to note that Comstock Lode seems to be catching a nice tail wind, which is good. Enjoy the ride. The AGM is later today for the keener of you out there.But we are looking at bitcoin today, and exploring an alternative way to invest in it.I'm going through one of those phases where I feel like I don't own enough bitcoin.So I've bought more.And I've bought it in my SIPP - UK-speak for my retirement account.I'll explain how in a second.Let's just have a quick look at the bitcoin price, and note that we are once again breaking out to new highs.I know it feels like you are late to the bitcoin story, and yes we all wish we bought it at $10, when we first heard about it. But we didn't. We are where we are, and this story is a long way from being over.The next chapter in the odyssey is corporate adoption, and that story is just getting started.I explained the bitcoin corporate treasury model a fortnight ago here, and I've made the article freely available to all, so please take a look, but the TLDR is this.Following a template set by billionaire genius Michael Saylor, more and more companies are converting their treasuries to bitcoin as a means to store value and escape currency debasement. Not only that, they are issuing paper—stock, debt, convertible notes—and using the capital raised to buy more bitcoin. In effect, they are creating fiat money from nothing—it is a debt-based system, after all—and using it to buy a finite digital resource (one that, of course, cannot be created through debt).Many are scratching their heads and saying, “How can this be? It's not possible! It's a bubble.”What Saylor is actually doing, among other things, is exposing the flaws of debt-based fiat currency. There are now some 70 companies employing this strategy. This will eventually be a stampede, which I urge you to front-run. Corporations have much deeper pockets than private investors, meaning this latest cycle in bitcoin's mass adoption could become a mega mania.Shareholders welcome dilution if it means more bitcoin. The problem of corporate dilution has been flipped on its head. Once, if a company issued 20% more stock, you would expect the stock to fall by a concomitant amount to reflect the dilution. But if you're using paper to buy bitcoin, the reverse applies. You can't dilute enough. The purpose of a bitcoin treasury company is to acquire as much bitcoin as possible on behalf of all shareholders, by whatever means.Here is a case in point.Japanese hotel company Metaplanet (3350:TYO) had a small chain of low-budget hotels across Southeast Asia. Covid decimated the business, and it never fully recovered.A year ago, seeking a new direction, CEO Simon Gerovich began copying the Saylor model and started using his cash flow to buy bitcoin, then he began issuing debt. Since spring 2024, when the company began its strategy, the stock has risen thousands of percent from below ¥20 to north of ¥1,000. Last year, it was one of the best-performing companies in the world, if not the best. How about this for a chart?In the time that bitcoin has risen 60%, Metaplanet has risen more than 7,000%. (Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has also outperformed bitcoin. Bitcoin treasury companies give you gearing).With its crap currency and suppressed bond yields, bitcoin is an obvious place for Japanese investors to put their capital, except the government has got in the way.As with the UK, dumb regulations make it very hard for Japanese investors to buy bitcoin directly. (This came as a result of Mt. Gox, the first bitcoin exchange, which went bust after being hacked in 2013-14). To give you an idea how ponderous things are, to register with a bitcoin exchange in Japan , regulators demand you get a letter by snail mail to verify your address. Nuts.What's more, when the Japanese sell, they must pay capital gains tax at 55%.But Metaplanet is a Tokyo-listed company, so investors are buying that instead in their retirement accounts and via their brokers. Far less hassle. Just as, back in 2023, I urged UK readers to buy Strategy as a way to play bitcoin (we are up around 1,000%), Metaplanet has become Japan's bitcoin vehicle—indeed, much of Asia's.For several days in a row, the company has gone limit-up, and trading has been halted. The mother of all short squeezes seems to be taking place. It's the most shorted stock in all of Japan - and the short sellers are struggling to cover.This bubble has, quite literally, been caused by state regulation. We wouldn't be in this situation if it was easy to buy bitcoin. It's enough to make you a libertarian. It's amazing that both Japan and the UK were at the vanguard in bitcoin's early days. Satoshi Nakamoto had a Japanese name and used British English. Now we are both retarded (in both the old sense of the word and the new).How to profit from the maniaIn the UK, Avis-listed The Smarter Web Company (ISIN: GB00BPJHZ015) is now following suit, as several readers have pointed out to me (thank you). It's gone from 5p to 45p in a month. Currently, The Smarter Web Company has a market cap of £72 million, while it holds only £3 million in bitcoin (rounded numbers). Insane, you might think. Probably.Bitcoin Treasury Companies are outperforming bitcoin. They are the new sh*tcoins. So which bitcoin treasury company have I gone for?Here is how I am playing all this. This is a public episode. 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Bitcoin might still be wildly undervalued—and Adam Back explains why. In this episode, we sit down with Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, early cypherpunk, and inventor of hashcash, the proof-of-work system that inspired bitcoin mining. Adam shares the story of receiving the first known email from Satoshi Nakamoto, why he didn't buy bitcoin until it hit $100, and how early ideas like b-money and bit gold shaped Satoshi's breakthrough. We explore the importance of a fixed supply, why halvings still move the market, and how doubt keeps bitcoin underpriced. Adam weighs in on treasury adoption, supply shocks, and whether this cycle could break the diminishing returns theory. We also discuss volatility, long-term thinking, and the $100 trillion opportunity bitcoin is unlocking.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Read Joe Burnett's new report, Repricing the Economy in Bitcoin: https://www.unchained.com/go/repricing-the-economy-in-bitcoin?utm_campaign=strivereport&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=tbf&utm_content=youtubeTIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Why selling bitcoin is like playing against a rigged casino7:38 - Why Adam didn't buy bitcoin until it hit $10010:11 - Realizing bitcoin had bootstrapped into something real13:35 - The underrated role of Nick Szabo, Wei Dai, and Hal Finney19:24 - Why the 2008 financial crisis was perfect timing for bitcoin22:32 - Is bitcoin drifting from its cypherpunk roots?26:01 - How doubt keeps bitcoin undervalued27:52 - Why $10 million bitcoin is still possible31:19 - Why volatility makes bitcoin hard to sell36:36 - Why halvings still impact the price despite being predictable42:35 - Why this cycle could invalidate the diminishing returns theory46:14 - The global unbanked: a $100 trillion bitcoin market48:12 - The 200-week moving average as a price floor50:10 - Price reflexivity: why people buy because it's going up53:07 - The shrinking tradable supply and why halvings still matterWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained X: https://twitter.com/unchained→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett's Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Jose Burgos (Director of Media Production) on Twitter: https://x.com/DeFBeD→ Adam Back's Twitter: https://x.com/adam3us

En este nuevo episodio de Criptomonedas sin Tapabocas, nos sentamos con Iván, mejor conocido como el Geek Soberano, para hablar sin tapujos sobre una de las preguntas más provocadoras del ecosistema cripto: ¿Bitcoin es realmente para todos?Aprovechando el #bitcoinpizzaday —una fecha icónica para la historia de Bitcoin— exploramos el origen filosófico y tecnológico de esta red descentralizada. ¿Qué quiso decir Satoshi Nakamoto con “Bitcoin es para todos”? ¿Realmente cualquier persona puede usarlo y beneficiarse de él?Con el estilo claro, educativo y sin filtros que caracteriza a este podcast, hablamos de libertad financiera, privacidad, especulación, maximalismo, volatilidad, acceso, inclusión digital, remesas, deudas y lo que significa realmente usar Bitcoin como resguardo de valor.Desde el impacto de Michael Saylor y las reservas estratégicas de BTC, hasta la importancia de enseñar finanzas personales antes que criptomonedas, este episodio es una joya para quienes quieren entender el “por qué” detrás del Bitcoin, más allá del precio.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.theflyingfrisby.comPlease do not share, copy, reproduce or distribute any part of this report without my express permission. Thank you.Many thanks to all the new subscribers who have joined this week, both paid and unpaid. I put this video of my recent North Sea Oil piece up on YouTube, X et al and it generated something of a flurry.So welcome. I hope you both enjoy and benefit from The Flying Frisby.Before we get started I just wanted to note that Comstock Lode seems to be catching a nice tail wind, which is good. Enjoy the ride. The AGM is later today for the keener of you out there.But we are looking at bitcoin today, and exploring an alternative way to invest in it.I'm going through one of those phases where I feel like I don't own enough bitcoin.So I've bought more.And I've bought it in my SIPP - UK-speak for my retirement account.I'll explain how in a second.Let's just have a quick look at the bitcoin price, and note that we are once again breaking out to new highs.I know it feels like you are late to the bitcoin story, and yes we all wish we bought it at $10, when we first heard about it. But we didn't. We are where we are, and this story is a long way from being over.The next chapter in the odyssey is corporate adoption, and that story is just getting started.I explained the bitcoin corporate treasury model a fortnight ago here, and I've made the article freely available to all, so please take a look, but the TLDR is this.Following a template set by billionaire genius Michael Saylor, more and more companies are converting their treasuries to bitcoin as a means to store value and escape currency debasement. Not only that, they are issuing paper—stock, debt, convertible notes—and using the capital raised to buy more bitcoin. In effect, they are creating fiat money from nothing—it is a debt-based system, after all—and using it to buy a finite digital resource (one that, of course, cannot be created through debt).Many are scratching their heads and saying, “How can this be? It's not possible! It's a bubble.”What Saylor is actually doing, among other things, is exposing the flaws of debt-based fiat currency. There are now some 70 companies employing this strategy. This will eventually be a stampede, which I urge you to front-run. Corporations have much deeper pockets than private investors, meaning this latest cycle in bitcoin's mass adoption could become a mega mania.Shareholders welcome dilution if it means more bitcoin. The problem of corporate dilution has been flipped on its head. Once, if a company issued 20% more stock, you would expect the stock to fall by a concomitant amount to reflect the dilution. But if you're using paper to buy bitcoin, the reverse applies. You can't dilute enough. The purpose of a bitcoin treasury company is to acquire as much bitcoin as possible on behalf of all shareholders, by whatever means.Here is a case in point.Japanese hotel company Metaplanet (3350:TYO) had a small chain of low-budget hotels across Southeast Asia. Covid decimated the business, and it never fully recovered.A year ago, seeking a new direction, CEO Simon Gerovich began copying the Saylor model and started using his cash flow to buy bitcoin, then he began issuing debt. Since spring 2024, when the company began its strategy, the stock has risen thousands of percent from below ¥20 to north of ¥1,000. Last year, it was one of the best-performing companies in the world, if not the best. How about this for a chart?In the time that bitcoin has risen 60%, Metaplanet has risen more than 7,000%. (Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has also outperformed bitcoin. Bitcoin treasury companies give you gearing).With its crap currency and suppressed bond yields, bitcoin is an obvious place for Japanese investors to put their capital, except the government has got in the way.As with the UK, dumb regulations make it very hard for Japanese investors to buy bitcoin directly. (This came as a result of Mt. Gox, the first bitcoin exchange, which went bust after being hacked in 2013-14). To give you an idea how ponderous things are, to register with a bitcoin exchange in Japan , regulators demand you get a letter by snail mail to verify your address. Nuts.What's more, when the Japanese sell, they must pay capital gains tax at 55%.But Metaplanet is a Tokyo-listed company, so investors are buying that instead in their retirement accounts and via their brokers. Far less hassle. Just as, back in 2023, I urged UK readers to buy Strategy as a way to play bitcoin (we are up around 1,000%), Metaplanet has become Japan's bitcoin vehicle—indeed, much of Asia's.For several days in a row, the company has gone limit-up, and trading has been halted. The mother of all short squeezes seems to be taking place. It's the most shorted stock in all of Japan - and the short sellers are struggling to cover.This bubble has, quite literally, been caused by state regulation. We wouldn't be in this situation if it was easy to buy bitcoin. It's enough to make you a libertarian. It's amazing that both Japan and the UK were at the vanguard in bitcoin's early days. Satoshi Nakamoto had a Japanese name and used British English. Now we are both retarded (in both the old sense of the word and the new).How to profit from the maniaIn the UK, Avis-listed The Smarter Web Company (ISIN: GB00BPJHZ015) is now following suit, as several readers have pointed out to me (thank you). It's gone from 5p to 45p in a month. Currently, The Smarter Web Company has a market cap of £72 million, while it holds only £3 million in bitcoin (rounded numbers). Insane, you might think. Probably.Bitcoin Treasury Companies are outperforming bitcoin. They are the new sh*tcoins. So which bitcoin treasury company have I gone for?Here is how I am playing all this.

This week we talk about kidnappings, ransoms, and bitcoin.We also discuss crypto wealth, robberies, and memecoins.Recommended Book: The Status Game by Will StorrTranscriptIn 2008, a white paper published by someone writing under the pen name Satoshi Nakamoto proposed a method for making a decentralized asset class called a cryptocurrency that led to the creation of bitcoin, which was implemented and began trading in 2009.While there were other variations on this theme, and attempts to create something like a cryptocurrency previously, bitcoin is generally considered to be the first modern incarnation of this asset class, and its approach—using a peer-to-peer network to keep track of who owns what tokens on a publicly distributed ledger called a blockchain—led to the development of many copycats, and many next-generation cryptoassets based on similar principles, or principles that have been iterated in all sorts of directions, based on the preferences and beliefs of those assets' founders.In its early days, bitcoin didn't make much of a splash and was considered to be kind of an anomaly, mostly interesting to a very small number of people who speculated about alternative currencies and how they might be developed and implemented in the real world, but as of mid-May 2025, the global market cap for all cryptocurrencies is $3.39 trillion, bitcoin accounting for more than $2 trillion of that total.That said, there are tens of thousands of cryptocurrencies available, these days, though the majority of them have been formally discontinued or simply allowed to go fallow, becoming functionally inactive.That's partly the consequence of a surge in interest during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the price of bitcoin popping from just over $5,000 at the start of the pandemic to around $68,000 in late-2021.Bitcoin and most of the other crypto-assets that sprung up during that tumultuous period then collapsed when the US Federal Reserve hiked interest rates, intending to temper inflation, which had the knock-on effect of reining in risky bets on things like seed-level startups and alternative assets classes, like crypto—bitcoin dropped to less than $17,000 in 2023, partly as a result of that move—but as inflation levels cooled and investors started to look for assets that might pay out big time again, there was another wave of crypto-asset launches, especially of the ‘meme coin' variety, which basically means a crypto token that's launched either as a joke, or to try to make some money off something that's trending—the most famous meme coin is probably Dogecoin, which was originally released in 2013 as a joke, but then boomed in popularity and price during the pandemic.Through it all, and well before most people knew what bitcoin or cryptocurrencies were, Coinbase has served as a central pillar of the crypto-asset ecosystem.The company was founded in 2012 by a former Airbnb engineer as a crypto exchange: a place where you can swap crypto assets for other crypto assets, but importantly, where you can also sell those assets for real world money, or buy them for real world money.And that's what I want to talk about today, and more specifically a recent hack of Coinbase, and the potential implications of that hack.—In mid-May of 2025, Coinbase reported, in a legally required Securities and Exchange Commission filing, that their company was hacked, and that the hack may end up costing Coinbase between $180 and $400 million, all told.According to that filing, Coinbase received an email from the hacker on May 11, saying that they'd obtained a bunch of information about Coinbase customers and their accounts, alongside other Coinbase documentation related to their account management systems and customer service practices. The hacker demanded $20 million from the company, which the company refused to pay.Coinbase officials have been keen to note that passwords and private keys were not compromised in the hack, so the hackers couldn't just log into someone's account and empty their crypto wallets or the real-deal money they might be keeping there, but they did access names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, alongside the last four digits of some users' social security numbers, their government ID images, like drivers licenses and passports, and their account balances.All of which isn't as bad as passwords and private keys being stolen, but it's not good, either. The hackers, or people working with them, have reportedly been launching phishing attacks against some of the higher net-worth individuals whose information was stolen, those attacks—which usually involve tricking victims into divulging other information, like passwords—made a million times easier because the folks doing the attacks had that stolen information.What's more, and this isn't necessarily obvious from reading the pieces published about this hack, but it's important context surrounding all of this, people who have a lot of money in crypto-assets are increasingly likely to be targeted for other sorts of crimes, compared to people with a lot of wealth in conventional assets, like money, homes, and stocks.Case in point, in early May of this year, a trio of Florida teens kidnapped a man at gunpoint in Las Vegas, drove him to a remote desert area about an hour away, and then stole about $4 million in crypto and other digital assets, like NFTs.They apparently waited for him at his apartment complex and when he pulled up, they threatened him, and said they had his dad, and would kill him if he didn't get in their car, and then they got his account passwords and other information from him, once he was away from any possible help.In Canada, back in early November of 2024, the CEO of a crypto company based in Toronto was kidnapped during rushhour, forced into the kidnappers' vehicle and forced to pay a million dollars in ransom before he was released.According to a security firm that specializes in protecting wealthy people with crypto-assets, that CEO's kidnapping was the 171st instance of criminals using physical violence, including kidnapping, but also other types of robbery, to steal crypto assets; they also said there tend to be more such cases when the price of these assets is high.Well, the price of a bitcoin is high right now, more than $103,000 per coin, as of the day I'm recording this, and France and other Western European nations are seeing a spate of kidnappings of high net-worth crypto-holders, some of which have resulted in mutilation, as was the case with a 60-year-old man who was kidnapped in broad daylight, at 10:30am in Paris—four men in ski-masks pushed him into the back of a delivery van, and his kidnappers demanded his crypto-millionaire son pay a ransom; they cut off the older man's finger during the ordeal.The kidnappers demanded something like 5-7 million euros, which wasn't paid, and they were eventually captured by police. But law enforcement is seeing a lot of this sort of thing all over the world right now, people who made fortunes in crypto being kidnapped, and in some cases their friends and family, or partners, also being kidnapped, or kidnapped instead. Whatever the specifics, the person with the crypto-wealth is then hit up for a ransom.Often, the people being targeted are known to be wealthy because their wealth, their gains in this particular asset market, is publicized.The big concern amongst many people in the crypto-world right now, then, is that although the Coinbase hack didn't result in lost passwords or keys, the information that was stolen, including the balance of users' accounts, could make these users targets, giving anyone with access to this stolen data a list of people they might steal from, and information about where to find them, how to contact them, and how much they can probably hit them up for.On top of that, they can see who has had large balances in the past, how much cash they sold their holdings for, and who maybe previously had large holdings on Coinbase, but then transferred those assets to a private wallet—so even if they don't have large Coinbase balances, they possibly have large balances hidden on a harddrive somewhere.Crypto wealth is generally considered to be easier to steal, and to get away with said theft, because of its very nature; it's largely disconnected from traditional banking systems and many traditional banking regulations, and it's often simpler to launder crypto assets than real money, converting bitcoin into stable coins into other coins before then converting those assets into real money, for instance.So while Coinbase seems to be doing what they can to make their users whole, including paying back users whose information was lost in the breach, that information then used to phish them, successfully—so if you were conned out of money because the hackers got this information and then tricked you—Coinbase will pay you back what you lost.But it's not really possible to undo other, non-immediate damage, like the new level of threat some of these hacking victims maybe face, as the global economy gets weird, job security is iffy for many people in many industries, at best, and there's this list of people who seem to have plenty of money, that money held in more-stealable-than-usual assets, alongside what amounts to a map to where they can be found, and all sorts of information that paints an incomplete, but potentially leveragable, portrait of their lives.Show Noteshttps://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0001679788/000167978825000094/coin-20250514.htmhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/15/coinbase-says-hackers-bribed-staff-to-steal-customer-data-and-are-demanding-20-million-ransom.htmlhttps://techcrunch.com/2025/05/15/coinbase-says-customers-personal-information-stolen-in-data-breach/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/magazine/crybercrime-crypto-minecraft.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Hk8.UV7K.VEEqHFsUu24g&smid=url-sharehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/florida-teens-kidnap-las-vegas-200918594.htmlhttps://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/kidnapping-toronto-businessman-cryptocurrency-1.7376679https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/04/french-police-investigate-spate-of-cryptocurrency-millionaire-kidnappingshttps://www.advisor.ca/investments/market-insights/the-reasons-behind-bitcoins-surge/https://www.statista.com/statistics/863917/number-crypto-coins-tokens/https://www.forbes.com/digital-assets/crypto-prices/?sh=c86585d24785https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coinbasehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptocurrencyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoinhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0378437122005696https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meme_coin This is a public episode. 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Mattia Pannoni è il giovani artista che a Fornelli, in Molise, ha realizzato la prima installazione permanente dedicata a Satoshi Nakamoto e quindi a Bitcoin. Una chiacchierata davvero piacevolissima in cui parleremo non solo di come Mattia abbia intrapreso il proprio percorso di artista digitale legato alla fotografia per affermarsi come cripto artist con questa...

itcoin invented by Aliens? — I want to believeFEATURING:Dan Eve (https://twitter.com/cryptopoly)Thomas Hunt (https://twitter.com/MadBitcoins)THIS WEEK:  CitiBank, one of the largest US banks, will soon allow its customers to invest in "bitcoin and various cryptocurrencies" directly from their bank accounts, per WSJhttps://twitter.com/cryptobeastreal/status/1915784441135300684?s=46Source: Twitter/XMorgan Stanley to Offer Crypto Trading to E-Trade Clientshttps://watcher.guru/news/morgan-stanley-to-offer-crypto-trading-to-e-trade-clientsSouce: WatcherJUST IN: $7.13 trillion asset manager Charles Schwab to launch spot crypto trading within 12 months.https://twitter.com/watcherguru/status/1917930609680548250?s=46Source: Twitter/XCIA Deputy Director Hints Agency Uses Bitcoin, Crypto As 'Tools' Against China, Other Adversarieshttps://www.ibtimes.com/cia-deputy-director-hints-agency-uses-bitcoin-crypto-tools-against-china-other-adversaries-3772236Source: IbtimesMicroStrategy doubles down on its bitcoin bethttps://www.marketwatch.com/story/microstrategy-doubles-down-on-its-bitcoin-bet-5fad71dfSource: Market WatchJUST IN: Binance founder CZ believes Satoshi Nakamoto was an AI from the future.https://twitter.com/whaleinsider/status/1916564763024228445?s=46Source: Twitter/xProsecutors have requested that @Mashinsky be sentenced to at least twenty years in prison for his "sustained, calculated campaign of deceit carried out over years, targeting ordinary people."https://twitter.com/lopp/status/1917286283375960085?s=46Source: Twitter/XJUST IN:

In this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin's future, what it's like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals. ––– Offers & Discounts –––

Bitcoin sigue siendo el protagonista de titulares y debates acalorados, pero su mayor misterio permanece intacto: ¿quién es Satoshi Nakamoto? En este episodio nos sumergimos en las teorías más insólitas y perturbadoras, desde la posibilidad de que Satoshi sea una inteligencia artificial de origen desconocido (¿o incluso extraterrestre?) hasta pistas que apuntan a la mismísima NSA. Analizamos la historia, las conspiraciones y los hechos comprobados detrás del creador de la criptodivisa más influyente, y nos preguntamos: ¿qué secretos se esconden tras el velo de anonimato? Prepárate para un viaje a la zona oscura donde la tecnología, el dinero y el misterio se dan la mano. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Onderzoeksgroep Project 11 daagt de wereld uit: wie erin slaagt om met behulp van een kwantumcomputer een specifiek onderdeel van Bitcoin-beveiliging te kraken, wint één Bitcoin. Het gaat daarbij nadrukkelijk niet om het volledig breken van het Bitcoin-protocol, maar om een kwetsbaarheid die optreedt als adressen op de blockchain al zijn gebruikt. Volgens Project 11 is die kwetsbaarheid theoretisch te misbruiken door kwantumcomputers, en zijn ruim zes miljoen Bitcoins daardoor potentieel niet veilig. De uitdaging staat een jaar open. In de aflevering wordt uitgelegd hoe Bitcoin precies beveiligd is: via publieke en private sleutels, waarvan alleen de laatste in handen is van de eigenaar. Als het publieke adres echter eenmaal zichtbaar is op de blockchain, kan het in theorie worden teruggeleid naar de private sleutel – mits je over een extreem krachtige kwantumcomputer beschikt. Daar wringt ook direct de schoen: het kraken van een private sleutel met behulp van kwantumtechnologie vereist een schaal en stabiliteit die huidige machines nog niet aankunnen. Toch wijst Project 11 op het belang van voorbereid zijn. Niet alleen technische infrastructuur, maar ook bewustwording is cruciaal in aanloop naar een toekomst waarin kwantumaanvallen wél realistisch zijn. In de prijsanalyse bespreekt Tim Stolte de recente koersbewegingen van Bitcoin. Terwijl het sentiment op de financiële markten verslechtert, met een dalende dollar en historisch laag consumentenvertrouwen, blijft Bitcoin opvallend sterk. De munt noteerde deze week rond de 88.500 dollar. Volgens Stolte speelt het toenemende wantrouwen richting centrale instellingen – onder meer door de openlijke confrontatie tussen Donald Trump en Fed-voorzitter Jerome Powell – een rol in de vlucht naar alternatieven als goud en Bitcoin. Altcoins blijven daarbij achter, wat volgens hem wijst op voorzichtigheid bij beleggers: men zoekt naar veilige havens, niet naar risico. Verder kijken we naar de voortgang van MiCAR, de pittige Europese regelgeving voor cryptobedrijven. Waarom zijn er tot dusver pas negentien vergunningen vergeven in Europa? Nederland loopt relatief voorop, maar in veel landen is het nog zoeken naar de juiste toezichthouder. In België is het nog altijd wachten op een implementatiewet. En er is een primeur: iemand heeft eindelijk een whitepaper geschreven die voldoet aan de MiCAR-eisen voor Bitcoin, omdat het originele document van Satoshi Nakamoto daar niet aan voldeed. Maar dat lijkt toch vooral op een marketingstunt. Co-host is Mauro Halve. Gasten Mauro Halve Links Project Eleven Host Daniël Mol Redactie Daniël MolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the U.S. government know the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto?Crypto lawyer James Murphy filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to uncover documents related to a claimed meeting with Bitcoin's pseudonymous creator. Does the U.S. government know Satoshi Nakamoto's identity? CoinDesk's Christine Lee follows the trail.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this explosive breakdown, Kerry Lutz of the Financial Survival Network explores the radical theory that Washington has been quietly hoarding massive amounts of BTC—possibly over a million coins—through seizures, covert acquisitions, and even Satoshi Nakamoto's original stash.  Could skyrocketing Bitcoin prices allow America to wipe out its debt in one move? Is the government sitting on a digital goldmine it plans to deploy during a global monetary reset? What happens if the leftover Bitcoin is used to privatize and fully fund Social Security? From the collapse of FTX and the takedown of SBF to the sudden approval of Bitcoin ETFs and the rise of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the pieces may already be in place. This is not financial advice—this is geopolitical speculation on a red-pill level. Read the full article and find more from Kerry here: https://FinancialSurvivalNetwork.com  

In 2014, Daniel Krawisz was one of the most prolific Bitcoin writers: he published some excellent articles with the Nakamoto Institute, and most of them are still relevant. Today, he prefers BSV and believes that Craig Wright is Satoshi. What changed? Time stamps: Time stamps: 00:00:50 - Introducing Daniel Krawisz 00:02:40 - Bitcoin Takeover 00:05:30 - Scaling Bitcoin 00:09:30 - Soft Forks vs. Hard Forks 00:14:10 - Running a Bitcoin Node and Privacy 00:18:10 - Verifying Transactions 00:20:00 - Miner Centralization 00:24:40 - Bitcoin Core Ideology 00:29:00 - Fungibility 00:30:30 - Ross Ulbricht 00:38:55 - Bitcoin's Competitive Advantage 00:44:00 - Bitcoin and Legality 00:48:50 - Sound Money and Friendship 00:50:40 - Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity 00:57:20 - Craig Wright's Teachings 01:00:40 - Leaving the Nakamoto Institute 01:03:40 - Investors vs. Entrepreneurs 01:06:00 - The Nature of Bitcoin 01:12:15 - Bitcoin's Value 01:14:40 - Market Efficiency 01:16:20 - Bitcoin vs. Gold 01:21:15 - BSV Adoption 01:24:00 - BSV's Success Metrics 01:28:20 - Hash Rate and Miner Incentives 01:30:30 - Market Efficiency and Truth 01:33:55 - BSV's Future 01:37:00 - BSV vs. BCH 01:40:10 - Mempool 01:42:40 - BSV Mining and Jurisdictions 01:46:45 - BSV vs. CBDC 01:52:35 - Privacy and Mixing in BSV 02:00:03 - Security and Probabilistic Thinking 02:01:21 - Capitalism, Monopoly, and BSV 02:05:01 - Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and BSV 02:07:28 - BSV's Role and Traceability 02:08:14 - Traceable vs. Non-Traceable Money 02:08:54 - Anarcho-Capitalism and Private Services 02:15:07 - Cypherpunk Literature and Privacy vs. Compliance 02:18:12 - Anonymity, Privacy, and Traceability in BSV 02:24:49 - Layer 2 Solutions and Scalability 02:32:35 - Narcissism 02:42:46 - Narcissism and Financial Scammers 02:48:14 - Avoiding Cults and Narcissistic Relationships 02:52:23 - Benefiting from Narcissistic Relationships 02:53:13 - Narcissists in Bitcoin/Crypto 02:54:37 - Relationship with Nakamoto Institute 03:00:14 - Appreciation and Book Recommendations 03:00:48 - Hayao Miyazaki and Narcissism 03:04:40 - Current Reading List 03:39:20 - Stance on 2017 Block Size Wars 03:40:45 - Book Project Idea 03:47:04 - Plato, Socrates, and Propaganda 03:53:07 - Diogenes and Libertarianism 03:55:15 - Final Book Recommendations 04:00:01 - Narcissism and Self-Awareness 04:00:40 - Denouncement of Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Ethereum 04:01:17 - Competition Between Monies 04:02:55 - Changes in the Bitcoin Space 04:04:40 - New Altcoins and Tokens 04:04:54 - Bitcoin Year One Manga 04:05:29 - Podcast Invitation and Appreciation 04:09:08 - Sponsors

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Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry as China vows to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to raise tariffs.Bitcoin stabilized at about $80,000 Monday amid China's vow to fight U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to raise tariffs to 104%. Meanwhile, the U.S. Justice Department dismantles its crypto unit as Trump reduces crypto regulation and crypto lawyer James Murphy sues the U.S. government to disclose documents that could reveal the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of bitcoin. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "CoinDesk Daily."-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Benjamin Wallace goes down the rabbit hole in new book to identity who Satoshi is.Freelance writer Benjamin Wallace releases a new book titled "The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto" that probes into Satoshi Nakamoto's identity and the origins of Bitcoin.This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee and Tom Carreras.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto symbolically turns 50, though analysis suggests the enigmatic founder may be olderBTC drops below $80K amid market crash fears, with surprising resilience compared to traditional marketsConor McGregor launches "REAL" meme coin with sports utility amid market volatilityMeta's Llama 4 AI models position US ahead in global AI race with advanced multimodal capabilitiesEthereum's market dominance falls to 5-year low below 8% despite network upgradesBinance traders heavily long on XRP with a 2.37 long/short ratio despite liquidation risksCryptoQuant CEO declares Bitcoin bull cycle over, citing heavy sell pressureExperts suggest US-China tariff war could accelerate global crypto adoptionThailand's SEC files criminal complaint against OKX for unlicensed operationsShiba Inu targets potential 550% upside with upcoming Shibarium L3 update

Michael interviews New York Times bestselling author Benjamin Wallace about his new book, "The Mysterious Mr. Nakamoto: A Fifteen-Year Quest to Unmask the Secret Genius Behind Crypto." Wallace delves into the enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, whose identity remains one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of our time. Wallace traces his investigation across the globe, exploring a variety of suspects and the impact of Nakamoto's invention—from its idealistic beginnings to its current, speculative, and often controversial role in the financial world. Original air date 2 April 2025. The book was published on 18 March 2025.

Aujourd'hui, on plonge dans l'univers fascinant (et flippant) des hacks crypto avec Tom Megatti, enquêteur on-chain. Il nous raconte les coulisses de son métier, les techniques des hackers nord-coréens, et surtout le hack de Bybit, un braquage numérique à plus de 5 MILLIARDS de dollars

This week: A leaked Signal message revealed illegal use of the commercial app by the Defense Department. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain how this is a common issue in finance, where employees often defy SEC regulations on secure communication in favor of more convenient ways of communicating. Then, a recent study shows that people are leaving states with anti-abortion laws and other evidence suggests political migration in the US is on the rise. Finally, Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to private equity for $1 billion, 10 years after buying it for $8 billion. The hosts discuss what might have led to the end of the disastrous merger.  In the Slate Plus episode: Felix joins What Next host Mary Harris to talk about the godfather of crypto, Satoshi Nakamoto.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: A leaked Signal message revealed illegal use of the commercial app by the Defense Department. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain how this is a common issue in finance, where employees often defy SEC regulations on secure communication in favor of more convenient ways of communicating. Then, a recent study shows that people are leaving states with anti-abortion laws and other evidence suggests political migration in the US is on the rise. Finally, Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to private equity for $1 billion, 10 years after buying it for $8 billion. The hosts discuss what might have led to the end of the disastrous merger.  In the Slate Plus episode: Felix joins What Next host Mary Harris to talk about the godfather of crypto, Satoshi Nakamoto.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: A leaked Signal message revealed illegal use of the commercial app by the Defense Department. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain how this is a common issue in finance, where employees often defy SEC regulations on secure communication in favor of more convenient ways of communicating. Then, a recent study shows that people are leaving states with anti-abortion laws and other evidence suggests political migration in the US is on the rise. Finally, Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to private equity for $1 billion, 10 years after buying it for $8 billion. The hosts discuss what might have led to the end of the disastrous merger.  In the Slate Plus episode: Felix joins What Next host Mary Harris to talk about the godfather of crypto, Satoshi Nakamoto.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: A leaked Signal message revealed illegal use of the commercial app by the Defense Department. Felix Salmon, Emily Peck, and Elizabeth Spiers explain how this is a common issue in finance, where employees often defy SEC regulations on secure communication in favor of more convenient ways of communicating. Then, a recent study shows that people are leaving states with anti-abortion laws and other evidence suggests political migration in the US is on the rise. Finally, Dollar Tree is selling Family Dollar to private equity for $1 billion, 10 years after buying it for $8 billion. The hosts discuss what might have led to the end of the disastrous merger.  In the Slate Plus episode: Felix joins What Next host Mary Harris to talk about the godfather of crypto, Satoshi Nakamoto.  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli and Cheyna Roth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, a mysterious figure created Bitcoin — a digital currency without banks or borders that sparked a global financial movement. And then he disappeared without a trace. Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Why did he vanish? And why hasn't he touched his $100 billion fortune? Today on the show, we talk to journalist Ben Wallace about his search for answers.

Abhisek Singh Rajpurohit, a global citizen, tech entrepreneur, and crypto currency expert explains how his web platforms (Vitamin Ai and Voice of Crypto) are creating a movement toward a more inclusive, transparent, and decentralized internet.   Note - Abhisek comments should not be construed as financial advice.  Along the way we discuss – Satoshi Nakamoto (1:20), Crypto Conversion (3:00), Block Chain (7:00), “Not Financial Advice” (14:00), Artificial Intelligence (25:20), and Bitcoin “To the Moon” (32:43). Contact Abhisek Singh @ Vitamin AI Learn more about the world of Crypto at Voiceofcrypto This podcast is teamed with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military veterans. Help us reach our 3-scholarship goal. Send your $20 donation to our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com, PayPal, or Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.  Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day. 

HoldCo Bros are back! In this episode, Nik and I talk about the initial stages of starting a business and why founders are so important early on. Nik shares his thoughts on how to grow your business by gradually giving up tasks, always keeping the most important things for yourself . We also discuss some interesting business ideas, like renting out Cybertrucks. This leads to a conversation about creative marketing, specifically using Airdrop in unique ways at different events. Later in the episode, we touch on Bitcoin, the mystery of its creator Satoshi Nakamoto, and the surprising theory suggesting it might be a well-known entrepreneur.Learn more about Nik here: http://linktr.ee/cofoundersnikShare your ideas with us:Nik@cofounders.comChris@cofounders.comTimestamps below. Enjoy!---Watch this on YouTube instead here: tkopod.co/p-ytAsk me a question on or off the show here: http://tkopod.co/p-askLearn more about me: http://tkopod.co/p-cjkLearn about my company: http://tkopod.co/p-cofFollow me on Twitter here: http://tkopod.co/p-xFree weekly business ideas newsletter: http://tkopod.co/p-nlShare this podcast: http://tkopod.co/p-allScrape small business data: http://tkopod.co/p-os---00:00 Highlights00:30 Founders' Challenges00:56 The Framework for Business Growth02:26 Phases of Business Development03:08 Avoiding Common Pitfalls04:56 The Elon Musk Example08:40 Optimizing for Quality of Life09:14 Innovative Business Ideas12:15 Airdrop Marketing Strategies18:55 Creative Marketing Strategies20:14 Brainstorming Unique Ideas21:09 Airdropping at Conferences22:34 The Value of High-Ticket Offers23:40 Unveiling Satoshi Nakamoto25:19 Bitcoin's Mysterious Origins27:21 The Hidden Genius?32:20 The Future of Bitcoin

Martti Malmi, aka Sirius, was Satoshi Nakamoto's closest collaborator between 2009 and 2010. In this episode, he reminisces about the early days of Bitcoin, but also describes his recent adventures with Nostr & the Lightning Network. Time stamps: Introducing Martti (00:00:48) Martti's Work on Nostr (00:02:03) Nostr's Origins and Purpose (00:03:31) Self-Custodial Nature of Nostr (00:04:13) Early Bitcoin Perceptions (00:05:25) Understanding Bitcoin's Value (00:07:21) How Martti Malmi Discovered Bitcoin (00:08:21) Contributions to Bitcoin (00:09:41) Development of Bitcoin Exchange (00:12:53) Pioneering Real Estate Transactions (00:14:45) Reflections on Selling Bitcoin (00:15:27) Celebrating Pizza Day (00:16:18) Market Demand for Bitcoin (00:17:14) Regrets About Bitcoin Spending (00:17:27) Privacy in Bitcoin (00:20:23) Lightning Network Integration (00:22:47) Concerns About Censorship (00:23:41) The Evolution of the Lightning Network (00:24:42) Challenges with Lightning Nodes (00:25:04) The Reliability of Payment Solutions (00:26:11) Early Bitcoin Purchases (00:27:22) Preferred Methods for Holding Bitcoin (00:28:16) Mt. Gox Lessons (00:28:41) Creditor Experiences with Mt. Gox (00:29:17) Future Value of Bitcoin (00:29:56) Technological Changes in Bitcoin (00:30:20) Concerns Over CBDCs (00:31:16) Project Hamilton CBDC and Bitcoin Technology (00:32:31) Tether's Role in the Financial System (00:33:01) Community Trust in Financial Systems (00:34:41) Concerns About Centralization (00:37:28) Sidechains and Their Implications (00:37:46) The Role of Law Enforcement (00:39:22) Historical Contributions to Bitcoin (00:42:03) Satoshi's Identity Speculation (00:43:02) Early Bitcoin Community Engagement (00:45:22) Transition from Developer to Observer (00:46:21) Ownership of Bitcoin.org Domain (00:47:31) Domain Names and Value (00:47:56) Namecoin and Early Altcoins (00:48:29) Web of Trust in Naming (00:49:05) Self-Custody Solutions (00:49:36) Rise of Hardware Wallets (00:51:03) Mining Pools and Centralization Risks (00:52:18) Gamers and Bitcoin Mining (00:52:57) Libertarianism and Bitcoin Miners (00:53:49) Cultural Perspectives on Welfare States (00:54:31) Corruption in Scandinavian Countries (00:56:15) Libertarian Media in Finland (00:57:04) The Pirate Party and Bitcoin (00:57:21) Optimism about Bitcoin's Future (00:58:21) Potential Changes to Bitcoin (00:59:26) Nostalgia for Early Bitcoin Days (01:01:13) Bridging Nostr and Bitcointalk (01:01:40) Emails with Satoshi Nakamoto (01:02:54) Keeping Up with Marty's Work (01:04:24)

Despite your bad memories from the Block Size war, you should support Roger Ver's campaign for clemency – or at least this is what Layer Two Labs CEO Paul Sztorc thinks you should do. In this episode, we discuss why Roger deserves to stay free. Time stamps: Introducing Paul Sztorc (00:00:54) The host welcomes listeners and introduces guest Paul Sztorc, discussing Roger Ver's situation. Paul's Connection with Roger Ver (00:01:42) Paul shares his connection to Roger Ver and his experiences in the Bitcoin community. Roger Ver's Contributions (00:02:54) Discussion on Roger's significant investments and efforts in early Bitcoin companies. Challenges at Mt. Gox (00:03:59) Paul recounts Roger's volunteer work during the Mt. Gox crisis, highlighting his dedication. Bitcoin's Early Days (00:05:05) Reflections on Bitcoin's obscurity before mainstream recognition, including the Financial Times article. The Evolution of Bitcoin Conferences (00:06:18) Paul reminisces about early Bitcoin conferences and their small scale compared to today. Tax Evasion Claims and Bitcoin's Value (00:08:23) Discussion on misconceptions about Bitcoin's value and Roger's tax situation during its early days. Roger's Generosity and Alliances (00:10:34) Highlighting Roger's contributions to various libertarian causes and his personal sacrifices. The Block Size War (00:11:39) Introduction to the block size debate and its impact on Roger's reputation in the Bitcoin community. Michael Saylor's Skepticism (00:12:29) The host references a tweet from Michael Saylor expressing doubts about Bitcoin in 2013. Roger's Early Bitcoin Investments (00:13:13) Paul shares a story about Roger's commitment to Bitcoin, selling his Lamborghini for more BTC. Roger's Influence and Marketing (00:14:26) Discussion on Roger's positive energy and efforts to promote Bitcoin to the public. The Role of BitPay (00:15:38) Explaining how BitPay helped businesses accept Bitcoin, making it more accessible. Roger's Vision for Bitcoin (00:18:48) Paul discusses Roger's motivations during the block size war and his vision for Bitcoin's future. Aftermath of the Block Size War (00:20:06) Reflections on the complacency of the Bitcoin community post-war and the resulting divisions. Playing the Villain (00:20:45) The host introduces a playful debate format, questioning Roger's promotion of Bitcoin Cash. The Scammer Accusation (00:21:18) Discussion about accusations against Roger Ver being labeled a scammer due to perceived financial losses. The Block Size Debate (00:21:35) Debate on the implications of hard forks and naming conventions in the context of Bitcoin's block size. Satoshi's Conflicted Views (00:22:22) Exploration of Satoshi Nakamoto's ambiguous stance on block sizes and their impact on Bitcoin. Mt. Gox Video Controversy (00:24:23) Reference to Roger Ver's video on Mount Gox and its perceived implications for Bitcoin's credibility. Self-Custody Awareness (00:25:03) Discussion on the understanding of self-custody in Bitcoin during the early days compared to now. Roger's Involvement with Mt. Gox (00:26:57) Analysis of Roger Ver's proactive attempts to assist Mount Gox during its crisis. Historical Context of Criticism (00:29:06) Reflection on how hindsight alters perceptions of Roger's actions during the Mt. Gox incident. Debate Dynamics (00:31:00) Insights into Roger Ver's debate style and the challenges faced by opponents like Jimmy Song. Roger's Support of Craig Wright (00:36:22) Discussion on Roger Ver's past support for Craig Wright and subsequent regrets regarding that decision. Legal Battles with Craig Wright (00:40:14) Mention of Roger Ver's successful lawsuit against Craig Wright as a potential redemption. Romance Scams and Reporting (00:40:53) Discussion on how victims of romance scams often feel ashamed and do not report incidents. Karmic Justice and Roger Ver (00:44:16) Exploration of public anger towards Roger Ver and perceptions of justice regarding his past actions. Chaos Climbers in the Bitcoin Community (00:45:03) Analysis of individuals rising in influence by criticizing opposing factions during the block size war. Debate Analysis: Samson vs. Roger (00:46:02) Reflection on the 2018 debate between Samson and Roger, highlighting performance over substance. Clipping and Public Perception (00:48:11) Discussion on how clipped statements can distort public perception and impact reputations. Economic Growth and Human Welfare (00:49:07) The importance of economic growth for human welfare and the misunderstanding surrounding its implications. Performativity in Bitcoin Discourse (00:50:26) Critique of the performative outrage in Bitcoin discussions and its effects on community dynamics. Debate Takeaways and Misrepresentation (00:51:08) Observations on how the narrative from the debate overshadowed substantive discussions about Bitcoin. Scaling Solutions: Lightning vs. Bitcoin Cash (00:52:13) Comparison of the Lightning Network and Bitcoin Cash as competing solutions to Bitcoin's scaling issues. Hard Forks and Community Splits (00:54:43) Discussion on the implications of hard forks on community cohesion and the future of Bitcoin. Victimless Crimes in Forks (00:57:54) Reflection on the benefits of Bitcoin forks and the perception of them as victimless crimes. Toxic Bitcoin Maximalism (00:58:41) Analysis of how toxic maximalism emerged as a reaction to the proliferation of altcoins and forks. Conception of Money and Community (00:59:03) Discussion on the importance of a unified currency and the challenges posed by multiple forks. Ethereum as the Opposition (01:00:28) Exploration of Ethereum's role as a competing force against Bitcoin and its community dynamics. Network Effects and Complacency (01:00:52) Discussion on how dominant networks can lead to complacency and hinder competition in the crypto space. Block Size War and Ethereum's Rise (01:01:40) Exploration of Ethereum's growth during the block size debate and its impact on the crypto landscape. Scaling Challenges in Bitcoin (01:02:52) Overview of scaling solutions and the failures that led to external developments outside Bitcoin. Layer Two Labs Promotion (01:04:00) Introduction of Layer Two Labs and its mission to scale Bitcoin through sidechains. Drive Chains vs. Tree Chains (01:05:15) Comparison of Drive Chains and Tree Chains, highlighting conceptual differences and critiques. Bitcoin.com News Collaboration (01:08:40) Discussion about Bitcoin.com News and its valuable coverage of cryptocurrency topics. Critique of Current Thought Leaders (01:09:46) Speaker expresses disappointment in the insights provided by prominent figures in the crypto community. Exit Tax Controversy (01:11:20) Debate on the legitimacy and implications of the U.S. exit tax in relation to Roger Ver. Berlin Wall Explanation (01:21:19) Description of the Berlin Wall's historical significance and its role in the Cold War. The Berlin Wall Discussion (01:23:06) The speakers discuss the historical significance and implications of the Berlin Wall and its impact on families. Roger Ver's Moral Responsibility (01:27:02) A conversation about Roger Ver's rejection of the social contract based on his moral beliefs regarding taxation. Exit Tax Controversy (01:27:30) Debate on the fairness of the exit tax and its implications for individuals like Roger Ver. Roger Ver's Legal Representation (01:28:09) Discussion on Roger Ver's legal situation and the role of his law firm in his tax issues. Greg Maxwell's Threats (01:29:33) Mention of Greg Maxwell's threats towards Roger Ver and the potential consequences of such actions. Birthday Surprise (01:30:18) A light-hearted moment as the host celebrates a birthday surprise during the podcast. Tax Law Complications (01:32:07) The complexity of tax law and its implications for Roger Ver's financial situation are explored. Jameson Lopp's Tweet (01:35:14) Analysis of a tweet discussing Roger Ver's tax issues and the IRS's claims against him. CoinFlex Bankruptcy Discussion (01:37:01) Exploration of Roger Ver's financial troubles related to CoinFlex and the implications of his legal battles. Roger's Video Explanation (01:39:14) Discussion about a video Roger Ver released explaining his situation with CoinFlex and legal constraints. Legal Challenges and Persecution (01:42:43) Reflections on Roger Ver's past legal challenges and the perception of him as a criminal in the Bitcoin community. Vindictiveness of the Blocksize War (01:43:46) Commentary on the negative attitudes and tactics used by some during the blocksize debate against Roger Ver. Discussion on Roger Ver's Bitcoin Contributions (01:44:56) We discuss Roger Ver's early contributions to Bitcoin and the controversies surrounding him. Twitter Controversies and Public Perception (01:46:00) The conversation touches on Twitter dynamics and public perceptions of Roger Ver's financial status. Taxation and IRS Issues (01:49:02) Concerns are raised about the lack of clarity from the IRS regarding tax obligations for Roger Ver. Critique of Tax System (01:50:05) A critique of the U.S. tax system and the complexities faced by taxpayers is presented. Roger Ver's Future and Clemency (01:52:39) Discussion on Roger Ver's potential return to the U.S. and the implications of his clemency. Plea Deals and Coercion in Legal System (02:01:29) The speakers examine the coercive nature of plea deals in the U.S. legal system. Justice System Inequities (02:03:59) A reflection on the inequities in the justice system and the challenges of sentencing. Introduction to Alexander Vinnik (02:05:07) Discussion about Vinnik's arrest and his connection to the Mount Gox hack. Comparison with Roger Ver (02:06:18) Contrasting Vinnik's criminal actions with the legal troubles faced by Roger Ver. Plea Deals and Legal System Issues (02:06:39) Exploring the coercive nature of plea deals in the justice system. Vinnik's Sentencing and Release (02:08:39) Details about Vinnik's sentencing and the circumstances of his release. Negotiations for Prisoner Exchange (02:09:50) Discussion about the political implications of Vinnik's negotiation for freedom. Details on the Trade (02:10:46) Information about the American teacher traded for Vinnik and her situation. Question from the Audience (02:12:54) Transition to audience questions regarding Bitcoin's scalability and potential forks. The Exodus Question (02:13:02) Audience inquiry about the potential migration to alternative cryptocurrencies. Forking Bitcoin Discussion (02:15:17) Analysis of the challenges and implications of forking Bitcoin. Cultural Apathy in Bitcoin Community (02:20:15) Reflection on the disconnection between miners and Bitcoin's philosophical discussions. Future of Bitcoin and Sidechains (02:22:33) Speculation on Bitcoin's ability to scale and the role of sidechains in its future. Discussion on Bitcoin Market Dynamics (02:27:41) Exploration of Bitcoin's market behavior and the implications of pricing strategies in a competitive landscape. Contention in Bitcoin Governance (02:28:31) Debate on the contentious nature of Bitcoin governance and the challenges of achieving consensus within the community. Concerns Over Bitcoin's Cultural Issues (02:30:31) Discussion on potential cultural problems within Bitcoin and the implications for its future success. Measuring Decentralization (02:31:58) Introduction to the concept of decentralization and its measurement within cryptocurrency contexts. Critique of Mining Centralization (02:32:08) Examination of the complexities and contradictions in defining mining centralization in Bitcoin. Transparency and Decentralization (02:34:03) Discussion on the importance of transparency and the peer-to-peer nature of Bitcoin versus traditional systems. State Rejection of Bitcoin Reserves (02:40:55) Insights into states rejecting Bitcoin reserve bills due to volatility concerns, reflecting on societal attitudes toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin's Role in Black Market Transactions (02:44:27) Analysis of Bitcoin's potential as a payment system in both legal and illegal markets, emphasizing its dual utility. Roleplay Request on BTC vs BCH (02:48:10) Engagement in a roleplay scenario discussing the market's preference for BTC over BCH and its implications. Orthodox Plan for Scaling (02:49:21) Discussion on the orthodox plan for Bitcoin scaling and competition with Ethereum and other altcoins. Competition and Market Share (02:50:39) Analysis of market competition and the declining market share of Bitcoin compared to Ethereum and Monero. Libertarian Party Dynamics (02:53:11) Exploration of the fragmentation within the Libertarian Party and its implications for political strategy. Libertarian Vote in Elections (02:54:52) Investigation into the percentage of votes received by the Libertarian Party in recent elections. Trump's Influence on Libertarians (02:56:40) Discussion on Trump's appeal to Libertarians and its impact on voting patterns. Free Ross Campaign Strategy (02:59:17) Strategy for political advocacy, focusing on the Free Ross campaign and leveraging support for major candidates. Comparing Cryptocurrency Market Positions (03:01:56) Examination of the market positions of various cryptocurrencies and their relative values. Bitcoin Cash Capabilities (03:02:50) Discussion on the capabilities of Bitcoin Cash and its potential for innovation in the crypto space. Historical Context of Bitcoin Development (03:04:12) Reflection on Bitcoin's development history and the missed opportunities for innovation. Language and Technological Change (03:06:27) Analogy between language evolution and cryptocurrency dominance, emphasizing technological impacts. Early Bitcoin Innovations (03:09:39) Revisiting early innovations in Bitcoin and their relevance to today's cryptocurrency landscape. Ossification and Innovation in Blockchain (03:11:36) Discussion on the ossification of blockchain and the need for innovation in Layer 2 solutions. Programming Languages Debate (03:12:43) Comparison of programming languages used in Bitcoin and Ethereum, referencing Steve Jobs' philosophy. Bitcoin's Imperfections (03:14:15) Discussion on Bitcoin's evolution and the ongoing need for improvements despite claims of perfection. Vulnerabilities in Bitcoin (03:15:21) Concerns over the delayed disclosure of vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's code and its implications. Power Dynamics in Bitcoin Development (03:16:41) Analysis of the influence of Bitcoin Core on development and the challenges faced by forks. John Dillon's Controversial Emails (03:18:00) Exploration of accusations against John Dillon and the implications for Bitcoin's governance. Coinjoin Bounty Scandal (03:20:19) Revelation of John Dillon's involvement with a bounty fund and its impact on project funding. The Role of Competition in Development (03:22:14) Importance of competition among software in driving innovation and user satisfaction. Roger Ver's Legal Troubles (03:25:28) Discussion about the potential consequences for those prosecuting Roger Ver and the nature of his accusations. Mail Fraud Charges Against Roger Ver (03:27:12) Overview of the legal accusations against Roger Ver, particularly concerning mail fraud. Hypothetical Perspective on Roger Ver (03:28:44) A thought experiment about how perceptions of Roger Ver would change based on exposure to propaganda. Thoughts on Taxation and Consent (03:32:32) Discussion on the ethics of taxation and Roger Ver's views on consent in financial matters. Tax Dollars and Freedom (03:33:53) Discussion on how American tax dollars fund IRS enforcement and the implications for those wanting to leave the country. Exit Tax Debate (03:35:06) Debate on the fairness of an exit tax and its implications for American citizens leaving the country. Roger Ver's Legal Battle (03:36:04) Analysis of Roger Ver's resources and challenges in his ongoing legal issues with tax authorities. Future Tax Laws and Risks (03:36:30) Concerns about potential future tax laws and their impact on individuals' financial situations. Legal Precedents and Justice (03:37:53) Discussion on how Roger Ver's case may set precedents for others facing similar legal challenges. Political Influence on Justice (03:38:58) Exploration of the arbitrary nature of legal sentences and political influences on the justice system. Dignity in Departure (03:39:29) Reflections on the emotional toll of leaving the U.S. while maintaining dignity and facing potential repercussions. Logistics of a Pardon (03:40:30) Speculation on the political motivations behind a potential pardon for Roger Ver. Tax Law Evolution (03:41:53) Discussion on how tax laws have changed over time, affecting the classification of Bitcoin. Legal Advice and Accountability (03:43:14) Questioning the responsibilities of tax attorneys in guiding clients through complex legal issues. Closing Remarks and Thanks (03:44:15)

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

Today, we're diving into one of the biggest hacks in history – Bybit just got drained for a staggering $1.4 billion. How did it happen, and what does it mean for the industry?But let's pause on that for a second because there is fresh blood on the street after Trump Tarif war threat? Is this a short-term trend?Then – is Jack Dorsey actually Satoshi Nakamoto? The internet is spiraling down the rabbit hole, and we're unpacking the theories.And finally, stay around for some crazy Kayne news….Buckle up – it's a big episode! Let's get into it.

Send us a textBitcoin's incredible journey from an obscure digital currency to a recognized asset class is a story worth exploring. Join us as Sang Kim, co-host of "Health is Wealth," unpacks Bitcoin's evolution from its inception by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 to its current standing in the financial world. With its value soaring from $7,000 to over $100,000 since 2018, understanding Bitcoin's limited supply, the mining process, and the economic factors driving its popularity becomes essential. Together, we discuss the transformative impact of Bitcoin on traditional investment portfolios, comparing it to gold with an optimistic outlook for even higher returns.We dive into the strategies behind Bitcoin investment, from technical analysis to dollar-cost averaging, while acknowledging the inherent volatility of digital assets. As financial institutions and ETFs like BlackRock and iShares embrace cryptocurrency, the legitimacy and options for diversification in investment strategies continue to grow. Our conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding personal risk tolerance and potential security risks, offering insights into cold storage solutions and the role of ETFs as safer alternatives. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the world of Bitcoin, there's much to learn about its potential for financial freedom.This episode also touches on the influential figures and regulatory developments shaping the cryptocurrency landscape. From Michael Saylor to the Winklevoss twins, we explore the impact of early adopters and the importance of staying informed in this rapidly evolving market. With accessible platforms for hesitant investors and the growing role of financial advisors, we highlight how Bitcoin can serve as a hedge against currency devaluation and a tool for financial independence. Tune in to discover why Bitcoin remains a captivating topic and how it might just redefine your approach to investing.To Learn more about Sang Kim: https://edwards.consulting/blog To Reach Jordan:Email: Jordan@Edwards.Consulting Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ejFXH1_BjdnxG4J8u93Zw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.edwards.7503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfedwards/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanedwards5/ Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review.Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-555/intro-call

There's a new theory that Twitter founder Jack Dorsey is Satoshi Nakamoto. We dive into the crazy (yes, it's truly crazy) rabbithole that is the Dorsey x Nakamoto conspiracy.You're listening to Bitcoin Season 2. Subscribe to the newsletter, trusted by over 7,000 Bitcoiners: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.comCharlie & Colin break down the conspiracy theory that claims Jack Dorsey is Satoshi Nakamoto. You might be surprised how deep the rabbithole goes and how crazy the connections sound.Notes:• Jack Dorsey's Vietnamese restaurant• Hidden address references in old Bitcoin transactions• Are clues hidden in comic books?Check out our Bitcoin scaling conference! Visit opnext.dev to learn more.Chapters:00:00 Is Jack Dorsey Satoshi?01:14 The bizarre connections begin02:29 Jack's “Satoshi” Shirt05:02 Jack Dorsey was a Cypherpunk09:52 Clues in old vanity addresses19:07 Jack, Bitcoin, and nautical references36:54 Why Jack Dorsey isn't Satoshi-

Host Christine Lee breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry including the mystery behind the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto.Eric Trump, son of U.S. President Trump, encourages family-linked World Liberty Financial to buy bitcoin, the SEC scales down and reassigns crypto enforcement staff, and the mystery behind the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin, deepens. CoinDesk's Christine Lee anchors “CoinDesk Daily.”-From our sponsor: In Chinese, belief means trust. For 10 years, Consensus has united those who believe in building a new internet where everyone has value. Join us at Consensus Hong Kong February 18 - 20, 2025 where belief becomes real. Connect with global leaders, innovators, and investors shaping the future of Web3, and experience the power of collaboration at the industry's most influential event. Register now: https://go.coindesk.com/3BeigBq-This episode was hosted by Christine Lee. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Christine Lee and edited by Victor Chen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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