Jeff Garzik

Jeff Garzik, an early Bitcoin developer who communicated with Satoshi Nakamoto, shares fascinating insights on Bitcoin's evolution. He reflects on pivotal moments in cryptocurrency history and discusses Bitcoin’s role in free speech and privacy. The conversation covers the potential of the Hemi project as a settlement layer and Bitcoin's interplay with Ethereum. They also touch on the cultural impact of meme coins and blockchain’s potential to enhance election integrity, while emphasizing decentralization as a safeguard against authoritarianism.

This episode features Jason Yanowitz, co-founder of Blockworks, who dives into market cycles and institutional crypto investments. Bobbin Threadbare, from Myden, discusses innovative ZK technology and its role in scalability and privacy. Bitcoin core developer Jeff Garzik shares insights on making Bitcoin programmable through sidechains. Former Coinbase strategist Binji talks about pushing optimistic timelines in crypto projects. Together, they explore the future of stablecoins, the evolving crypto landscape, and the growing role of Bitcoin as a mature asset.

Jeff Garzik, co-founder of Hemi and early Bitcoin developer, and Max Sanchez, also a Hemi co-founder with a focus on Bitcoin-Ethereum integration, dive into the booming interest from institutions in Bitcoin. They discuss Hemi's innovative technology that embeds a Bitcoin node into Ethereum's EVM, unlocking new interactions. The conversation highlights the implications of nation-states potentially adopting Bitcoin and how Hemi's protocol aims to blend Bitcoin's security with Ethereum's programmability, fostering a revolutionary path for decentralized finance.