Stephan Livera Podcast

Tomer Strolight, author in the Bitcoin space joins me to talk about his writing and why Bitcoin is so different to what you’ve seen before. This episode is specially created for beginners and people trying to learn more about Bitcoin. We chat: How physics protects your Bitcoin Bitcoin is more than just money Why is Bitcoin so complicated? Bitcoin and stopping theft Tomer links: Free Book: Why Bitcoin Twitter: @TomerStrolight Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Long time bitcoiner Vake, and CEO of Students for Liberty Wolf von Laer join me on the show to talk about liberty, and why libertarians should focus on Bitcoin as their top priority: Connections between bitcoin and liberty Why some libertarians haven’t focused on Bitcoin What they could be doing Why libertarians should prioritise the Bitcoin strategy for liberty above others Guest links: Vake: @vakeraj Wolf von Laer: @wolfvonlaer Students For Liberty: Studentsforliberty.org Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Have you been wanting to learn more about networking in how it relates to running your node? k3tan, my long-time friend and co-founder of Ministry of Nodes joins me to discuss: Basic tips on networking and IP Securing your home network with practical tips Using your bitcoin node and wallet Tor and VPN Home box nodes vs VPS What kind of equipment you should use to run your bitcoin node - Raspis vs desktop PC Links: Twitter: @_k3tan Site: ministryofnodes.com.au Guide: Ubuntu Node Box Guide Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Dustin Trammell, information security professional and early Bitcoin user joins me on the show to talk: Being early in Bitcoin and the culture in those days Talking with Satoshi Early stories The hopes for a sound money future Investing in Bitcoin companies Bitcoin’s multiple layers Dustin Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/druidian/status/1447866520093315072 Blog post: https://blog.dustintrammell.com/i-am-not-satoshi/ Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Gigi, author, developer and speaker in the Bitcoin space joins me to talk about why Bitcoin is Time, and why the USD is going down to 1 sat. We chat: The pieces that had to be pulled together for Bitcoin to work Tokens are timeless, ledgers are not Why USD is going to 1 sat UX and how it will be solved over time Operating in the bitcoin space as a nym Gigi links: Bitcoin is Time: https://dergigi.com/2021/01/14/bitcoin-is-time/ On Bitcoin’s UX: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/on-bitcoins-ux/ Twitter: @dergigi Prior episode: SLP140 Gigi - Bitcoin's Gravity And 21 Lessons Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Mark Moss, entrepreneur, investor, and host of The Mark Moss show on YouTube and iHeartRadio joins me on the show to talk about the recent energy crisis. We talk about what’s causing it, and the cycles impacting our world today. We also talk about dealing with it and responding to it. Mark Moss links: Twitter: @1MarkMoss YouTube: The Mark Moss Show - Youtube Event: Market Disruptors Live Miami Nov 12-14 Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Big Al, pseudonymous co-author of the “Only The Strong Survive” article joins me on the show to talk about various critiques of non-Bitcoin ‘Crypto’ projects. In this explosive discussion, we talk about the key things you need to know on Bitcoin as contrasted with ‘Crypto’ and DeFi. We chat: What truly sets Bitcoin apart DeFi not being decentralised, and not finance Everything fights for liquidity The problem with utility tokens Dishonest TVL metrics and massive leverage in ‘defi’ Links: Twitter: @Big_Al256 Twitter: @allenf32 Paper: Only The Strong Survive Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger rejoins me on the show to talk about the risks present with Bitcoin software wallets. Don’t miss this episode for security discussion on why you shouldn't be keeping large amounts of bitcoin on software wallets and why hardware is becoming more and more necessary to protect bitcoin from theft. We chat: Exploits using Pegasus Key aspects of Bitcoin security Extracting secrets using malware from desktop wallets and phone wallets Desktops, phones, hardware security What to do instead Links: Article: On the security model of software wallets - Ledger.com Twitter: @P3b7_ Site: Ledger.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Craig Raw, founder of Sparrow Wallet rejoins me on the show to talk about the latest: easy coinjoin for the desktop is now here with whirlpool being integrated into Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet might well make coinjoin much more accessible to users interested in bitcoin privacy. Craig and I chat: Latest updates How Whirlpool in Sparrow works STONEWALL privacy preserving spends in Sparrow Implications of having multiple whirlpool clients Electrum server back ends for Sparrow Wallet business models Links: Twitter: @craigraw Twitter: @SparrowWallet Site: Sparrow Bittcoin Wallet - SparrowWallet.com Article: Mixing with Whirlpool Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Philip Glazman of River, a bitcoin only exchange in the US joins me on the show to talk about the process of using lightning as an exchange. We talk about: Experiences with lightning over the years User profiles and how customers use lightning with River Customer education Swap services Lightning and Liquid comparison Technical overview Links: Twitter: @philipglazman Article: Scaling Lightning Network at River - River.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera