Stephan Livera

Join Bitcoin educator Stephan Livera, known for his insightful podcasting and commentary, as he discusses the evolving Bitcoin landscape. He examines whether the cypherpunk ethos is fading, contrasting it with the pragmatic realities of global adoption. Stephan delves into power law growth, the slow adoption stemming from complex infrastructure, and the role of stablecoins in guiding new users. He emphasizes the importance of practical onboarding and measures we can take to integrate Bitcoin into the financial system effectively.

On listener request, I fly solo for this episode to give Bitcoin newbies and Bitcoin intermediate listeners an overview on 'Bitcoin Austrian' thought. Learn why students of the Austrian school of economics are well placed to understand Bitcoin: How money arises on the market as most saleable good Why Bitcoin isn't a scam 'Intrinsic value' Blockchains and social scalability Bitcoin and Austrian thinkers worth listening to and reading Make sure you share this episode with your friends who are struggling to understand Bitcoin!  Links:  Vijay Boyapati The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://medium.com/@vijayboyapati/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1  Nakamoto Institute Crash Course in Bitcoin Political Economy: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/crash-course/ Saifedean Ammous The Bitcoin Standard: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Standard-Decentralized-Alternative-Central/dp/1119473861 Mises Institute: https://mises.org/ Stephan Livera links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/@stephanlivera  Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/stephan-livera-podcast/id1415720320?mt=2  Subscribe on Android: https://subscribeonandroid.com/anchor.fm/s/7d083a4/podcast/rss Website: https://stephanlivera.com/  Patreon: http://patreon.com/stephanlivera 

In this discussion, Stephan Livera, a prominent Bitcoin podcaster and economist, dives deep into the world of digital credit and its impact on Bitcoin’s dynamics. He explains the concept of amplified Bitcoin and why its volatility can be so intense. The debate between Bitcoin Core and Knots is assessed, revealing how it may be more noise than substance. Topics like the power law adoption model and the looming threat of quantum computing are also explored, alongside insights into Bitcoin’s growth as a medium of exchange and merchant adoption.

Stephan Livera debates Austrian vs. Keynesian economics, government intervention, Bitcoin's rise, money printing consequences, libertarian views on welfare, and Bitcoin's impact on private cities.

Stephan Livera, a leading voice in Bitcoin technology and advocate for Austrian economics, shares his transformative journey into the Bitcoin world. He highlights the crucial aspects many overlook about Bitcoin's technology and discusses the innovative Lightning Network. Free from censorship, he dives into regulatory challenges and the future of stablecoins on Bitcoin. Stephan also expresses concerns about potential vulnerabilities and the importance of self-custody, emphasizing Bitcoin's ability to reshape finance.