The Bitcoin Layer

In a fascinating discussion, legendary financial researcher Michael Howell delves into the intricate world of bitcoin. He learns about hashing algorithms and the importance of cryptography in securing transactions. The duo uses a forest analogy to illustrate bitcoin's mining process, where each tree symbolizes a bitcoin. Howell also explores the concept of the Triffin dilemma and how bitcoin could merge characteristics of commodity-backed and credit-based currencies. Their conversation lays essential groundwork for understanding bitcoin's blockchain mechanics and security.

The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by 50 basis points, sending shockwaves through financial markets. This shift promises greater liquidity and has led to stock prices hitting an all-time high, while Bitcoin surged by 6%. The podcast delves into bond volatility and its influence on risk assets, alongside the Fed's intentions for stabilizing the economy. There's also an intriguing discussion on how these rate cuts affect the housing market, mortgage rates, and overall economic projections. Buckle up for a fascinating ride through the macroeconomic landscape!

In this intriguing discussion, Mark Kreitzman, a mobile security expert who founded Efani after his own SIM swap experience led to Bitcoin theft, sheds light on the alarming risks of SIM swapping. He delves into the cocktail of social engineering tactics hackers employ and emphasizes the importance of safeguarding Bitcoin through cold storage. Mark also shares innovative security measures to combat SIM swap fraud and offers practical tips on enhancing mobile security for Bitcoin users. A must-listen for crypto enthusiasts!

Michael Howell, a legendary financial analyst known for his bullish stance on bitcoin, joins the conversation to dissect what makes bitcoin unique. They explore bitcoin as both an asset and a currency, considering its liquidity and historical context. Howell delves into bitcoin's dual classification, comparing it to gold. The discussion also covers bitcoin's implications for traditional finance, including its potential to disrupt banking systems and enhance economic activity. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of bitcoin’s crucial role in value transfer.

In this episode, Nik goes around the world of global macro in 21 charts to explain why yields are falling and explore when bitcoin might break out of its current range. We discuss falling yields and the implications of the Fed's first rate cut, oil and gold prices heading separate ways, and bitcoin's outperformance versus Ethereum. Prepare for next week's FOMC meeting with this timely markets recap. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 861185 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #MacroUpdate #GlobalEconomy #InterestRates #Yields #FOMCMeeting #FedPolicy #MarketTrends #OilPrices #GoldMarkets #Bonds #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicOutlook #Investing #FinanceNews #MacroEconomics #StockMarket #Commodities #FinancialMarkets #EconomicAnalysis #MarketRecap #Recession #TreasuryYields #GlobalMarkets #CentralBankRates #FinancialMarkets #SeptemberOutlook #MarketAnalysis #TBLiquidity #MonetaryPolicy #InterestRates #DollarStrength #RateCuts #BondMarket #LaborMarket #REPO #GlobalMacro #AssetManagement #NikExplains #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

In this episode, Nik explores 19 surprising benefits of bitcoin that are making a real impact worldwide, inspired by a social media post from bitcoin researcher Daniel Batten. From helping war refugees secure their savings and providing financial freedom in hyperinflated economies to powering villages and supporting renewable energy, bitcoin is transforming lives. Nik also highlights how bitcoin offers financial equity, banking for the unbanked, and environmental benefits, all while helping protect against inflation and government overreach. These real-world use cases show how bitcoin is quietly revolutionizing the global financial system. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 860926 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #FinancialFreedom #BitcoinBenefits #EnergyInnovation #RefugeeAid #Hyperinflation #RenewableEnergy #Unbanked #GlobalEconomy #BitcoinRevolution #InflationProtection #FinancialEquity #BitcoinImpact #Decentralization #SustainableEnergy #BitcoinMining #DigitalAssets #EconomicFreedom #FutureOfFinance #BorderlessMoney #FinancialInclusion #HumanitarianAid #EnvironmentalBenefits #MonetarySystem #WealthProtection #FinancialInnovation #GlobalFinance #BitcoinAdoption #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

In this episode, Nik is joined by Columbia University Law School professor and CEO of the New Civil Liberties Alliance Philip Hamburger to discuss his fight against the administrative state. This discussion focuses on the overturning of the Chevron Doctrine in the Supreme Court, separate branches of government and the dangers of the administrative state, and recent victories in restoring civil liberties. Philip shares his thoughts on Operation Chokepoint and implications for the bitcoin industry's access to banking, the constitutionality of tax law and the IRS, and offers optimism on fighting back against concentration of power within regulatory agencies. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 860073 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #CivilLiberties #AdministrativeState #ChevronDoctrine #SupremeCourt #BitcoinBanking #OperationChokepoint #ConstitutionalLaw #IRSReform #RegulatoryAgencies #LegalFreedom #SeparationOfPowers #TaxLaw #BankingReform #FightForLiberty #GovernmentOverreach #LibertyRestoration #LegalVictory #BitcoinRegulation #GovernmentPower #RestoringRights #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

In this episode, Nik provides a global macro update covering a disastrous week for Bitcoin and the stock market. We divide the episode into seven sections, answering your questions throughout. We start with bitcoin's price, the Japanese yen carry trade unwind, and the US dollar's impact on financial markets. We also discuss US Treasury yields, the yield curve, the labor market, and S&P 500 performance. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 860204 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #MacroUpdate #Recession #TreasuryYields #GlobalMarkets #CentralBankRates #FinancialMarkets #SeptemberOutlook #MarketAnalysis #TBLiquidity #MonetaryPolicy #InterestRates #DollarStrength #RateCuts #BondMarket #LaborMarket #REPO #GlobalMacro #AssetManagement #NikExplains #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Market #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

In this episode, Nik is joined by housing analyst Melody Wright to discuss the current state of the housing market, focusing on Texas, Florida, and California. Melody highlights massive inventory in Florida and the difficulty in accurately tracking inventory due to limited data sources. She predicts price declines, particularly in Texas and Florida, and enlightens us on the crisis in speculative home new builds. Delinquencies and foreclosures are also discussed. The conversation also highlights the role of the Federal Reserve in the mortgage market and the potential consequences if the Fed re-enters or entirely exits it. The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 860073 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #HousingMarket #RealEstate #TexasHousing #FloridaRealEstate #CaliforniaHousing #HousingCrisis #HomePrices #Foreclosures #Delinquencies #FederalReserve #MortgageMarket #HousingInventory #NewHomeBuilds #SpeculativeHousing #RealEstateTrends #MarketAnalysis #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise

In this episode, Nik is joined by bitcoin mining industry veteran Amanda Fabiano to discuss efforts to orange pill Donald Trump, an unfortunate political divide on bitcoin, and the mining industry as a whole. We learn about Amanda's early days at Fidelity and the reasons why the financial institution mined bitcoin as early as 2013. We also discuss the dynamic relationship between publicly traded and mom-and-pop miners. Lastly, we dive into the capital structure drivers of success in the industry. Learn why they call her the Bitcoin Mining Queen! The Bitcoin Layer is a bitcoin and global macroeconomic research firm. The Bitcoin Layer is proud to be sponsored by Unchained, the leader in Bitcoin financial services. Unchained empowers you to take full control of your Bitcoin with a collaborative multisig vault, where you hold two of three keys, and benefit from a Bitcoin security partner. Purchase Bitcoin directly into your cold storage vault and eliminate exchange risks with Unchained's Trading Desk. Unchained also offers the best IRA product in the industry, allowing you to easily roll over old 401(k)s or IRAs into Bitcoin while keeping control of your keys. Don’t pay more taxes than you have to. Talk to us today. Visit https://thebitcoinlayer.com/unchained and use code TBL for $100 off when you create an account. Efani delivers premium mobile service with unparalleled protection against SIM swaps and privacy invasions. Use code TBL at checkout for $99 off the Efani SAFE Plan. https://www.efani.com/tbl?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Try Stamp Seed, a DIY kit that enables you to hammer your seed words into a durable plate of titanium using professional stamping tools. Take 15% off with code TBL. Get your Stamp Seed today! https://www.stampseed.com/shop/titanium-seed-phrase-storage-kits.html?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email Subscribe and turn on notifications for TBL on YouTube. Subscribe to TBL’s research letter: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/subscribe Follow TBL on X: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinLayer Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on your favorite podcast platform. Join the official TBL channel on Telegram: https://t.me/thebitcoinlayerofficial Use code TBLYT10 for 10% off all The Bitcoin Layer Merch at http://TheBitcoinLayer.com/merch Block Height 859869 Contribute to The Bitcoin Layer via Lightning Network: thebitcoinlayer@zbd.gg Nik Bhatia's Twitter: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc Research Associate Joe Consorti's Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoeConsorti Creative Director Matthew Ball's Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewrball #TheBitcoinLayer #NikBhatia #BitcoinMining #AmandaFabiano #BitcoinQueen #DonaldTrump #OrangePill #BitcoinPolitics #FidelityBitcoin #MiningIndustry #PublicVsPrivateMining #CapitalStructure #Podcast #Bitcoin2024 #FinancialIndustry #MiningVeteran #BitcoinCommunity #BitcoinDiscussion #MiningInsights #FinanceAndMining #BitcoinHistory #IndustryVeteran #DigitalGold #FinancialInnovation #MarketDynamics #BlockchainTalks #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicTrends #BitcoinEconomy #TechAndFinance #BitcoinNews #MiningSuccess #FinancialFuture #Bloomberg #Analysis #Charts #Tradingview #InvestmentStrategy #MarketWatch #StockMarket #PassiveInvesting #IndexFunds #FinancialMarkets #MarketWatch #FreeMarket #FreeMarkets #Markets #USTreasury #TreasuryBills #BalanceSheet #FED #Debt #Inflation #Statistic #Rates #Interest #Asset #Bitcoin #Dollar #Sats #BTC #Gold #Market #Trading #Currency #Crypto #Analysis #Investment #News #Finance #Education #Blockchain #Mining #BitcoinMining #macro The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.Subscribe to The Bitcoin Layer on Soundwise