THE Bitcoin Podcast

In this engaging talk, MURCH, a computer scientist and engineer at Chaincode Labs, dives deep into Bitcoin's development process. He discusses the pushback against detrimental changes, emphasizing the importance of community engagement. Privacy trade-offs, the upcoming Bitcoin Core 28 release, and the intricacies of Layer 2 scalability solutions like Lightning are highlighted. MURCH also explores covenants and their potential to enhance Bitcoin's on-chain capabilities, all while making complex tech concepts accessible to newcomers.

The Coin Dad, creator of the Bitcoin Mining Museum, dives into the fascinating journey of Bitcoin mining. He shares how the museum came to be and explores the evolution of mining technology, from early CPU setups to advanced ASICs. The discussion highlights the risks of mining centralization and the benefits of small-town and home mining. He encourages newcomers to join the movement, emphasizing the potential for Bitcoin to revitalize local economies while fostering community support and education.

In this engaging discussion, Walker, a Bitcoin data visualization expert, shares insights on dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a key saving strategy. He highlights how consistently investing during market fluctuations can signify the start of a bull market. The conversation also dives into the importance of managing Unspent Transaction Outputs (UTXOs) and the nuances of Bitcoin mining vs. fiat systems. Walker emphasizes the transformative impact of fatherhood on financial goals and legacy-building, making the intricate world of Bitcoin accessible and relatable.

"I will sell every Bitcoin I ever own, and I will invest every dollar back into the industry that helps the world the most." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Gary Cardone about why he donated 12.8 bitcoin to Donald Trump, censorship, why Bitcoin needs better marketing, decreasing the size of the government, the digital transformation, the 2024 election, and a whole lot more. Gary on X: https://x.com/GaryCardone ***** 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)

"The goal of the government should be to leverage the fiat system as it is to protect American lives and American prosperity as much as it can while hedging bets on what I think the future will be, which will be Bitcoin, because we all know that the fiat dollar won't be around forever." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks with Samuel Armes about lobbying against CBDCs, Bitcoin and politics, Trump vs Kamala, and a whole lot more. Samuel on X: https://x.com/samuelarmes ***** 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 we take care to build good stuff in an honest, transparent way–and this is also why open source is so incredibly important–then we can build a new financial system that actually scales without compromising on the core values." On this Bitcoin Talk episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker talks STADICUS. Stadicus is an IT engineer and the Product Lead at BitBox. We cover a range of topics around Bitcoin self-custody, open-source software, the Dark Skippy attack, and a whole lot more. For links to the blog posts mentioned in this talk, check out the episode shownotes: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/words/f/stadicus-bitcoin-self-custody-security STADICUS’ LINKS: Nostr: https://primal.net/p/npub1ryruj25km6k23qct2vl7p96wprl63e5uu5wc65ex3luu62mvy7hsw9yjc6 X: https://x.com/Stadicus3000 ***** 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)

"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.