The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

Bitcoin expert Pierre Rochard discusses the economics of Bitcoin block space and mining. They talk about Bitcoin's longevity and resistance to change, understanding Bitcoin mining economics and transaction fees, Bitcoin's success and challenges of adoption, as well as Bitcoin mining and distribution. They also explore the potential equilibrium in Bitcoin mining economics and the role of scaling technologies like lightning and multi-sig in stabilizing transaction fees.

Tony, Founder of The Bitcoin Way, discusses their new service as your personal Bitcoin IT team providing comprehensive solutions for your Bitcoin journey. They guide you in acquiring and securing your coins, offer inheritance planning and corporate strategy, and emphasize the importance of self-custody. They also touch on topics like inflation, the illusion of fake money, Bitcoin adoption in Lebanon, and the importance of hardware and security for running a Bitcoin node.

Independent journalist and researcher Jeremy Hammond joins to discuss the history of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, including broken promises, the early history of Zionism, the role of the British Empire, property rights violations, historical grievances, and the propaganda narratives surrounding the Six-Day War.

Blockchain developer and Bitcoin educator Jimmy Song discusses scarcity, human action, the importance of energy in economics, and how unemployment is a fiat phenomenon.

CrowdHealth CEO, Andy Schoonover, discusses their growth and progress in disrupting fiat healthcare. They explore the impact of fiat money on families and the importance of saving. They highlight the integration of Lightning into the CrowdHealth app for faster and cost-effective transactions. The concept of crowd health and its benefits are discussed, along with the advantages of Bitcoin in revolutionizing healthcare. They also touch upon expanding services internationally and validating medical bills.

Aleks Svetski joins the podcast to discuss Spirit of Satoshi, the new Bitcoin AI model. They explore the challenges of bias in AI models, the fear of AI developing its own will, Bitcoin's role in inflation and deflation, and various applications of Bitcoin AI including educating users and content creation.

Luke Gromen and Saifedean discuss the theory of dedollarization, negative real rates, the gold market, the impact of oil on the global economy, and potential actions by the Federal Reserve. They explore the financial dynamics shift, limitations of gold, and reflections on the events of 2020 and 2021. They also delve into potential triggers for financial repression and inflation, emphasizing the importance of alternative assets.

Lyn Alden, author of the best-selling book 'Broken Money', joins the podcast to discuss difficulties in creating a good monetary system, the impact of technology and corruption, and the potential of Bitcoin as an alternative solution. They also explore the challenges of using gold for industrial purposes, Bitcoin's role in fixing the monetary system, and the petro dollar system's impact on the international market.

This podcast discusses the significance of time in economics and how it relates to various economic concepts. It explores the concept of time in economics, emphasizing its role in economic production processes. The podcast also analyzes the decrease in time price for commodities and discusses the concept of time preference and its impact on economic decision making.

Muaawiyah Tucker, Bitcoiner, programmer, and Islamic scholar, discusses how Bitcoin is compatible with Islamic law and the problems faced by Muslim countries due to fiat currency. They highlight the unique properties of Bitcoin, emphasizing its fairness and non-controlled nature. The chapter also explores the challenges of tokenization and the concept of Zakhar in Islamic law.