Rabbit Hole Recap

BITCOIN BULL RUN CONTINUES | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #327

Oct 17, 2024

The ongoing Bitcoin bull run is celebrated, highlighting the potential of innovative solutions and reduced fees for security. Discussions include the impact of media on political campaigns and the challenges of taxation in Europe, especially Italy's rising capital gains tax. The conversation dives into prediction markets, the formation of the 2140 Foundation, and significant financial developments like TD Bank's hefty fine. Lastly, the importance of community engagement and the emerging e-cash landscape underscores the hope for decentralized technologies to empower individuals.

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Quick takeaways

Bitcoin is becoming a preferred alternative to fiat currencies as excessive money printing devalues traditional monetary systems.

Political dynamics, showcased by Kamala Harris's media engagements, could reshape election strategies and engagement with younger voters.

Innovative Bitcoin-backed financial products are emerging to address inflation challenges, particularly for struggling pension funds looking for stability.

Deep dives

The Bull Case for Bitcoin Amidst Economic Turmoil

Current monetary policies are leading to a devaluation of fiat currencies, positioning Bitcoin as a favorable alternative. While central banks are printing excessive amounts of money, Bitcoin is seen as a safe haven asset, increasingly regarded as the victor in this economic landscape. The analogy drawn to the 2016 bull market highlights the potential for significant growth, especially as the price of Bitcoin could mirror past surges. Historical patterns suggest a bullish momentum, forecasting an exciting period ahead for Bitcoin enthusiasts.

Intro

3min

Bullish Bitcoin and Political Media Dynamics

8min

Practical Tech Tips and Family Connections in a Digital Age

2min

Exploring Prediction Markets and Bitcoin's Ecosystem

14min

Innovations and Challenges in the Bitcoin Ecosystem

5min

Taxation Challenges in Europe and the U.S.

7min

Political Sentiments and Economic Prospects

17min

Disparities in Financial Accountability

2min

Regulation Risks and Civil Unrest in Pakistan

3min

10.

Internet Access Shutdowns and IMF's Economic Stranglehold

5min

11.

Community Engagement and Upcoming Events in the Bitcoin Space

2min

12.

Bitcoin Updates and Community Insights

6min

13.

Bitcoin and the Future of E-Cash

18min

- 2140 Foundation Launched to Support Open-Source Bitcoin Development https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/2140-foundation-launched-to-support-open-source-bitcoin-development/

- OpenSats Grants Long-Term Support for Greenart7c3 https://opensats.org/blog/greenart7c3-receives-lts-grant

- Blockstream Closes $210M Convertible Note Financing Round Led by Fulgur Ventures https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blockstream-raises-210m-convertible-note-financing-round-led-by-fulgur-ventures/

- Italy Plans to Raise Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax from 26% to 42% https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/italy-plans-to-raise-bitcoin-capital-gains-tax-from-26-to-42/

- Can U.S. Pensions and Bitcoin Mix? https://www.institutionalinvestor.com/article/2dw8hsgukk2aegpo7dkhs/opinion/can-u-s-pensions-and-bitcoin-mix

- TD Bank Pleads Guilty to Bank Secrecy Act Violations Pays $3B Fine https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/td-bank-says-2025-will-be-transition-year-after-3-bln-us-penalty-2024-10-10/

- Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week

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- Stratum v2 SRI v1.1.0: Improved Protocol Crates Documentation, More Testing Abilities https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/stratum-v2-sri-v1-1-0/

- Phoenix Wallet v2.4.0 & Server v0.4.0: New Open Protocol for ACINQ LSP https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/phoenix-wallet-v2-4-0-server-v0-4-0/

- ZEUS v0.9.1: BOLT-11 Blinded Paths, Inbound Routing Fees & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/zeus-v0-9-1/

- Electrum v4.5.6: Testnet4, New Hardware Wallets Support https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/electrum-v4-5-6/

- Lightning Dev Kit (LDK) v0.0.125: Bug Fix Release https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ldk-v0-0-125/

- ESP-Miner v2.3.0: Improvements & Bug Fixes https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/esp-miner-v2-3-0/

- Fountain v1.1.5: Pay BOLT-11 Invoices, Artist Pages, Library Improvements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fountain-v1-1-5/

- SimpleX Chat v6.1.0: Better Calls & iOS Notifications, UX Improvements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/simplex-chat-v6-1-0/

- Stacker News to Switch to Self Custody Model on Nov 5 https://stacker.news/items/722833

- New Bitcoin Prediction Market Launches https://www.bitcoinprediction.market

- bitcoin++ ecash Edition: Talks and Workshops https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/btc-plus-plus-ecash-2024/

- Parker Lewis: Bitcoin's Exchange Theory of Value https://graduallythensuddenly.xyz/exchange-theory-of-value/?ref=tftc.io

- IMF thread

https://x.com/porterstansb/status/1846631185361076661

0:00 - Intro

3:35 - PPP crab extinction

6:38 - Kamala meltdown

12:17 - SilentLink

13:32 - Bitcoin prediction market and DLCs

19:00 - Dashboard and Mempool

26:47 - 2140 launch

27:58 - OpenSats grant

29:19 - Blockstream $210M financing round

31:51 - Italy bitcoin tax

43:17 - Chapwood index and bitcoin pensions

53:11 - RHR is a politics podcast

57:25 - TD Bank pays fine

1:00:25 - HRF Story of the Week

1:02:35 - Starship

1:04:04 - IMF

1:07:19 - Boosts

1:09:59 - Software updates

1:11:54 - Stacker News self custody

1:14:27 - btc++ ecash

1:15:58 - Bitcoin for kids

1:18:29 - Parker Lewis exchange theory of value

1:23:39 - Elon and Twitter

1:28:02 - MAHA and other white pills

1:30:26 - Ten31, a hat company

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Rabbit Hole Recap

BITCOIN BULL RUN CONTINUES | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #327

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Bull Case for Bitcoin Amidst Economic Turmoil

The Impact of Recent Political Events

The Emergence of Innovative Financial Solutions

The Role of Regulatory Standards in Banking

The Future of Freedom and Economics

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts