Bitcoin Audible Read_900 - A Flood of Censorship, Inflation & CBDCs, and an Ark [FFR 80-86]
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Sep 1, 2025 The podcast explores the clash between Bitcoin and global power dynamics, detailing Russia's tracking of miners and Pakistan's push for a digital rupee. It introduces innovative tools like Block's Proto Rig, which enhances decentralization in mining, and the ARK protocol for efficient transactions. Insights into navigating government threats and the importance of alternative financial tools amidst censorship and inflation are also discussed. Activists are leveraging technology to fight for freedom, making the future of Bitcoin more intriguing.
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Registry Replaces Blanket Bans
- Russia's national registry for miners shifts policy from blunt bans to surveillance and control of mining operations.
- Guy Swann warns this model gives authoritarian regimes a blueprint to monitor energy, tax, and seize crypto assets.
Use Stratum V2 To Limit Pool Control
- Adopt Stratum V2 and Datum to reduce miners' reliance on centralized pools and restore block-construction control.
- Guy Swann advises prioritizing these protocols to defend against state or pool-level censorship risks.
Venezuela Registration Led To Strong-arming
- Guy Swann recounts Mauricio's Venezuela story where registration led to miners being strong-armed and seized.
- He uses it to illustrate why underground or "under the table" mining and heat-punk setups matter for resilience.