Stephan Livera Podcast

Matt Corallo of Square Crypto, and long time bitcoin developer (now more focused on lightning) joins me on the show to talk about Taproot Activation, as well as review some of the history and nuance of prior soft forks in Bitcoin. We discuss: What is a fork What are the benefits of Taproot How the events of 2017 played out Dynamics of soft forks Taproot activation paths Flag day vs forced signalling UASF style LDK - Lightning Dev Kit Links: Twitter: @thebluematt Lightning Dev Kit: LightningDevKit.org Taproot links: Article: Understanding LOT=true or LOT=false by Aaron van Wirdum Article: Taproot Activation and the LOT Debate by Ben Kaufman Site: TaprootActivation.com (Mining Pool consensus effort by Alejandro from Poolin) Mailing list post: Summary of Taproot activation meeting on IRC 2/2/2021 by Michael Folkson Relevant prior episodes: SLP137 AJ Towns – Schnorr Taproot Tapscript BIPs SLP222 Jonas Nick and Tim Ruffing What’s MuSig2? What Does it Mean for Bitcoin Multisig? 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

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Media (including Bitcoin Magazine) rejoins me on the show to chat about the latest: Bitcoin 2021 is coming and it’ll be huge! We chat: Bitcoin 2021 and the guests The feeling of live conferences Bitcoin Magazine content Bitcoin’s growth in recent years Bitcoin culture David Bailey links: Twitter: @DavidFBailey Bitcoin 2021 conference Bitcoin Magazine UTXO Management Prior episode: SLP61 David Bailey – Refocusing on Bitcoin 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

Gleb Naumenko, Bitcoin developer rejoins me to talk about his latest venture, The Label. We chat about: Bitcoin development and consulting Protocol development Cross layer considerations Bitcoin & Lightning attacks Time Dilation attacks CoinPool Links: Twitter: @ffstls Site: The Label Previous episode: SLP164 Gleb Naumenko – erlay Bitcoin transaction relay 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

Dario Sneidermanis, Founder of Muun Wallet joins me to talk about the advanced technological approach taken by his team. We chat about: Muun as a single unified bitcoin + lightning balance A different approach with mnemonics and backups Lightning and channel management Splicing Use in Argentina and elsewhere around the world Links: Twitter: @esneider Twitter: @muunwallet Site: Muun.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

Samson Mow CSO of Blockstream rejoins me on the show to chat about what’s going on with the new Jade hardware wallet, updates on Liquid & Bitcoin Mining: Jade hardware wallet Blockstream Green Why use Liquid vs Lightning Blockstream Mining Mining industry generally Samson links: Twitter @Excellion Site: Blockstream.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

NVK, CEO of CoinKite joins me on the show to talk about hardware wallets, air gapped computers and all kinds of useful security questions. This episode will help you learn about the kinds of attacks possible against air gapped computers and hardware wallets, as well as bring some nuance and balance to the conversation about how people should use Bitcoin. We chat: Locking down security Attacks possible against air gapped computers Multi sig vulnerabilities and standards Helping newcoiners in the space Balancing tradeoffs NVK links: Twitter: @nvk Site: CoinKite.com  (use code LIVERA) BitcoinSecurity.Guide Airgapcomputer.com Other links: Coinkite Coldcard vuln disclosure blog post The Missing Multisig Standard Bitcoin Secure Multisig Setup 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

Dan Held rejoins me on the show to chat about HODL mindsets vs spending and mistakes made along the way. You’ll find a lot of value in this episode whether you are a new bitcoiner or an experienced hand. We chat: HODL Mindset Mistakes of spending and trading Using Bitcoin collateralised loans Property market for Bitcoiners Where we’re going Dan Held links: Twitter: @danheld Newsletter: danheld.substack.com Youtube: Dan Held YouTube Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Saylor Academy Bitcoin For Everybody Course: Saylor Academy Bitcoin For Everybody Course Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Andrew Henderson of Nomad Capitalist joins me on the show to talk about the benefits of nomad capitalism, using overseas residences and citizenships to obtain legal tax savings and increased freedom. We chat: Huge tax savings possible Risks and costs Considerations for Bitcoiners Being a nomad with a family Jurisdictional competition Adapting to a globally changing game Andrew Henderson links: Twitter: @nomadcapitalist Portugal Golden Visa Citizenship By Investment Golden Visa EU residence programs 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

Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant discuss the negative effects of IP laws and improper concepts of property rights on progress and creativity. They explore the potential hindrance of Bitcoin industry by patent laws and the need to stop overly broad patents. They also dive into the mission of Open Crypto Alliance to prevent patents on Bitcoin technology and the importance of community involvement in fighting patents in the blockchain space.

Godfrey Bloom, Austrian economist, former politician, and libertarian author joins me to talk about what governments will do to Bitcoin. We discuss: Commonalities and differences with gold What he’s learned since first buying Bitcoin How governments may attempt to control Bitcoin How some people will use Bitcoin in spite of control Govt bans vs regulation Building a movement Godfrey Bloom's Links: Twitter: @Goddersbloom Website: godfreybloom.uk Prior episode: SLP217 Exploring Bitcoin With Godfrey Bloom Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Compass Mining Stephan Livera links: Show notes and website Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera