Plebchain Radio

In this episode of Plebchain Radio, QW and Avi discuss Bitcoin & Nostr developments with guest Nathan Day, creator of BTC Map, focusing on merchant adoption, attestations, BTC Map Updates, Proof of Anything NIP and more. BTC Maps : https://btcmap.org/ Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

In this Layer 2 kick-off to our India series, Avi sits down with two grassroots heavy-hitters: Basanta Goswami – ex-fiat dev turned full-time “freedom-tech” maxi. Basanta helped launch the Assam Bitcoin Cohort, runs wallet-security audits, hacks on the Nostr form-builder Formstr, and curates the Bangalore “Un-F*** the Internet” privacy meet-up under his new banner, Unsigned Labs. Paper Psych – designer-turned-community lead at Bitshala’s BitSpace, India’s first Bitcoin co-working / hacker hub in Bengaluru, home to BitDevs, design-athons and a Spanish-style fellowship that pays newcomers to contribute to open-source Bitcoin. Together they unpack: how a 2022 Bitcoin conference flipped their orange-pill switch why talking to Indians in their own languages supercharges adoption Bitshala’s cohort-to-fellowship pipeline for developers & designers grass-roots tactics that beat alt-coin marketing budgets - Nostr zaps, vernacular podcasts, local meet-ups the promise (and policy pain) of hydro-powered mining in the North-East a vision of decentralized tech, digital self-sovereignty and an orange future for 1.4 billion people. Whether you’re building, hodling, or just Nostr-curious, this episode is a front-row look at India’s rapidly forming Bitcoin layer - told by the plebs making it happen. Links Bitshala: https://bitshala.org/ Formstr: https://formstr.app/

In this episode QW and Avi touch on the trend of vibe coding, discuss the upcoming Nostr event Nostrbama, "getting on zero" and local orange pilling with Sergio. Nostrbama : https://nostrbama.com/ Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

In this episode of Plebchain Radio, QW and Avi are joined by Brandon Karpeles, also known as plebiANON via Nostr, to discuss his transition from a corporate job to working full-time in the Bitcoin space, and his role as CEO of Sovreign, a Bitcoin business consulting service. Sovreign : https://www.sovreign.io/ Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

This episode of Plebchain Radio features QW solo hosting and guests Nico from Rigly and HasH, discussing various aspects of Bitcoin mining, including solo mining, hashrate marketplaces, mining pools, mining centralization, Upendo Block Party, Bounty Pool and Alliance. Rigly : https://rigly.io Upendo : https://upendo.rigly.io/ Alliance Telegram : https://t.me/+K8JjHpTgqoFjZmIx CryptoCloaks Alliance Bitaxe : https://www.cryptocloaks.com/product/bitaxe-gamma-601-1-2th-alliance/ Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

In this bonus episode of Plebchain Radio, host QW interviews Sam Means in person, discussing eggstraordinary topics. They discuss music and its influence, Bitcoin and Lightning, entrepreneurship and risk tolerance, Wavelake and the future of music distribution.

In this episode of Plebchain Radio, QW and Avi are joined by Verge and Benjamin to discuss Legacy Locker, Wellness Ally, and the importance of good UX in the Bitcoin and Nostr space. Wellness Ally : https://wellnessally.me/ Legacy Locker : https://megistus.xyz/legacy-locker Health Network : https://shs101.com Nostr Snake : nostrsnake.fun Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

QW & Avi roast the top zapper, discuss Nostr Protocol, the GitCitadel, Alexandria, MedSchlr projects and how they all interweave with Stella, Liminal, Emma & Chip. Stella's Article, when Alexandria got its name: https://highlighter.com/laeserin/1719204947236 GitCitadel Geyser: https://geyser.fund/project/gitcitadel MedSchlr Geyser : https://geyser.fund/project/medschlr Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/

Summary In this episode of Plebchain Radio, host Avi Burra welcomes Tim Bouma, a prominent figure in Nostr development. They discuss the multifaceted nature of Nostr, exploring its potential beyond social media, the unique features that set it apart, and the criticisms it faces. Tim shares his journey into Bitcoin and Nostr, emphasizing the importance of user identity and the innovative aspects of the protocol. The conversation also delves into Tim's project, Safebox, which aims to revolutionize personal data management in a decentralized manner. In this conversation, Tim discusses the evolution of his project Safebox, emphasizing the importance of creating fundamentally different solutions in the digital space. He explores the architecture of Safebox, its capabilities in managing credentials, and the implications of decentralized systems. Tim also shares insights on the current landscape of Nostr, the challenges of digital credentials, and the future of payment systems, while addressing the role of AI in engineering and the importance of maintaining a strong foundation in coding practices. Avi Burra's Book 24 : https://www.amazon.com/24-Avi-Burra/dp/B0CN9NRNNB/ref=sr11?crid=27RW9P8JQ4YMV&keywords=avi+burra+24&qid=1700327391&sprefix=avi+burra+24%2Caps%2C122&sr=8-1 Plebchain Radio Shirt - Black and Yellow -https://lightning.store/product/plebchain-radio-black-t-shirt/ Safebox: https://getsafebox.app/

In this bonus episode of Plebchain Radio, Avi Burra speaks with Jameson Lopp about the recent OPRETURN controversy in the Bitcoin community. They discuss the technical nuances of Bitcoin's OPRETURN limit, the implications of changing this limit, and the philosophical debates surrounding Bitcoin's role as a monetary network. The conversation delves into the motivations behind the changes, the potential for spam in the network, and the broader implications for Bitcoin's future. They also talk about Lopp's role at Citrea, the decision for Casa to support Ethereum, and the evolution of bitcoin maximalism.