THE Bitcoin Podcast

"it's literal magic… We're doing magic with magic internet money using free and open protocols that a bunch of weirdo and cypherpunk hackers built because they cared about financial privacy. They cared about being able to do peer-to-peer stuff. It exists, and it's here." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with NiftyNei (aka Lisa). Lisa is a a developer, Bitcoin and lightning protocol expert, and educator through her Base58 Bitcoin engineering school. She also hosts developer conferences around the world called BTC++. They discuss Bitcoin education, scaling Bitcoin, the Lightning network, ecash, fedimints, covenants, the Bitcoin ecosystem vs the fiat banking system, and a whole lot more. NIFTY'S LINKS: Nostr: https://primal.net/niftynei X: https://x.com/niftynei btc++: https://btcpp.dev/ base58: https://base58.school/ ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)

"Bitcoin is neutral and these other cryptocurrencies are not. They have insiders, whether it's founders, whether it's boards, whether it's companies… Bitcoin is a neutral internet money and these other projects aren't." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Bradley Rettler. Brad is the Director of the new University of Wyoming Bitcoin Research Institute and co-author of “Resistance Money.” They discuss the launch of the Bitcoin Research Institute, what Bitcoin critics fail to understand, Bitcoin vs "crypto," politics and Bitcoin, metaphysics and money, and a whole lot more. BRAD'S LINKS: Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1jddnc9ma408dey575wcsqhg5jtc2n7765y4gdnnrswlwgqnnat7swe4s60 X: https://x.com/rettlerb Web: https://www.resistance.money/ Bitcoin Research Institute: https://www.uwyo.edu/bitcoin ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)

In this discussion, Jeff Booth, a renowned Bitcoin expert and advocate for new economic models, dives into the implications of inflation versus deflation in today's financial landscape. He argues that as traditional systems print more money, Bitcoin fundamentally redefines value. Booth emphasizes self-custody in managing Bitcoin and the importance of decentralization amidst rising concerns of centralization. He also touches on the evolving perception of home ownership and the critical role of open-source technology in creating a sustainable financial future.

John Dennehy, founder of My First Bitcoin, emphasizes the vital role of education in achieving financial sovereignty. He shares insights on fostering grassroots initiatives in El Salvador, where optimism surrounding Bitcoin is reshaping communities. Their non-profit's mission expanded from five to 300 students, showcasing the power of integrity over funding. Dennehy highlights the importance of self-custody and financial literacy, advocating that true change arises from individual actions rather than traditional politics.

"In order to keep this orderly and things from collapsing overnight, you have to keep printing more and more and more dollars. There's no choice. And every central bank in the world knows this….You’re going to have to figure out Bitcoin. It’s not going away.” On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Joel Heyman. They discuss the U.S. dollar and how the Federal Reserve has no choice but to print money to avoid a total collapse, Bitcoin as a tool for savings, monetary history, Bitcoin vs "crypto," why everyone will be forced to study Bitcoin, and a whole bunch of other stuff. JOEL’S LINKS X: https://x.com/JoelHeyman Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1wnrvn852sq8wp4x6vq5gqfe0w9kvy7j4dfqdrxj5mdv4ewkp5yjq4mfvtt THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)

Lyn Alden, a financial analysis expert, shares her journey from engineering to becoming a key voice in crypto discussions. They dive into the transformative power of open-source technologies like Bitcoin and Nostr, emphasizing the importance of community autonomy. Discussions include Bitcoin's evolving role as a corporate asset, its impact on macroeconomic dynamics, and the significance of educating oneself in a digital age. Alden expresses hope for the future, urging listeners to engage actively with technology and financial systems.

“Over the coming months, [Fedi] will eventually become fully AGPL open source, so that we don't just use the best freedom technologies. The Fedi app itself becomes a freedom technology.” On this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Obi Nwosu, the CEO of Fedi. Today, Fedi just officially launched globally – you can head to fedi.xyz and download their app right now. Fedi is a decentralized, all-in-one freedom-tool super app that allows you to connect with your community, chat privately with friends, send money, and share information all in one place, using the best freedom technologies available: Bitcoin, the Lightning Network, the fedimint protocol, Ecash, Nostr, and Matrix. OBI & FEDI LINKS X: @obi & @fedibtc Nostr: Obi & Fedi ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin)

"I've got 12 words. You can't take my money… that's the beauty of this system. We finally got a weapon that allows us to actually destroy their system… and by the way, it needs to be destroyed." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Lawrence Lepard. They discuss the broken fiat system and the Federal Reserve Cartel, the idea for a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve floated by Trump/RFK/Lummis, corruption and crime in the government, if "Bitcoin Fixes This," and a whole lot more. You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin LARRY'S LINKS: X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard Web: http://ema2.com ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) If you’re interested in sponsoring THE Bitcoin Podcast, head to the website or DM me on social media.

"One of the biggest things Bitcoin has taught me is that proof of work matters and empty promises do not. Put another way: fiat is talk, Bitcoin is action." On this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker breaks down some news from the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, digs into Trump's speech, and takes a deep dive into inflation. ARTICLE VERSION: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/words/f/trump-inflation-the-bitcoin-conference You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > Check out BitcoinConsulting.us > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) If you’re interested in sponsoring THE Bitcoin Podcast, head to the website or DM me on social media.

"The world is changing fast, and things are going to get fucking crazy. But we’ll be OK because we have Bitcoin, we’re winning, and we’re building a parallel system outside of the broken fiat one. Take care of your family, take care of yourself, and take care of your future. Put another way, focus on what can be, unburdened by what has been." On this Bitcoin News Roundup, Walker covers the latest news in Bitcoin, then zooms out to give perspective on the Donald Trump assassination attempt, Joe Biden stepping down, and the general political chaos in America and what it means for Bitcoin and for you. ARTICLE VERSION: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/words/f/bitcoin-news-roundup-bitcoin-on-the-ballot You can support THE Bitcoin Podcast on Geyser here: https://geyser.fund/project/titcoin ***** THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners -- use promo code WALKER for… > bitbox.swiss/walker -- 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. > Check out BitcoinConsulting.us > Cloaked Wireless: 25% OFF eSIM or physical SIM cards and protect yourself from SIM swap attacks. > EFANI: Protect yourself from SIM swap attacks – go to https://www.efani.com/walker and it’ll automatically apply the promo code WALKER getting you $99 OFF. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Spotify | PodLink (to all platforms) | HIGHLIGHTER Follow me (Walker) on Twitter Personal (@WalkerAmerica) | Twitter Podcast (@TitcoinPodcast) | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) If you’re interested in sponsoring THE Bitcoin Podcast, head to the website or DM me on social media.