Stephan Livera

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 

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.

Stephan Livera, host of a top Bitcoin podcast, dives into the failing traditional monetary systems and presents Bitcoin as a vital alternative. He discusses the declining value of fiat currencies and contrasts economic theories, emphasizing Bitcoin's ability to secure wealth. Stephan highlights the challenges millennials face financially and how Bitcoin serves as a necessary lifeline. The conversation also explores how adopting a low time preference mindset can aid in personal finance, urging a shift from short-term gain to long-term savings for a more stable future.

In this discussion, Stephan Livera, a seasoned Bitcoin podcaster and expert, advocates for small blocks in Bitcoin, countering recent calls for larger sizes. He dives into the intricate scaling dilemma, stressing the balance between growth and decentralization. Livera examines the power dynamics within Bitcoin's ecosystem, emphasizing the crucial roles of miners and node operators. He also explores the layered architecture of transactions, including the benefits of the Lightning Network, underscoring the importance of self-custody and the overall evolution of Bitcoin.