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ODELL and Marty Bent
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May 10, 2025 • 1h 20min
BITCOIN $100K | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #356
- samourai update https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8mjm67xamkhnkqvrx8vvkjrxqmrnjwldzryfkkvsncdtz6ulrlfqmy5fx5- strike launches lending https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsqq5vq40xyn9av02wv5nlex4f84g6sk020apvnayltf2aq3rj5xpqjh2s58- btc++ and texas mining summit week concludes- Bangladesh | Currency Shortage as Central Bank Halts Printing of BanknotesA state-induced cash crunch is paralyzing Bangladesh after the interim government, led by Muhammad Yunus, ordered the central bank to discontinue old banknotes featuring Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding president of Bangladesh. New cash is expected to be printed in phases beginning in May. But Bangladeshis report they are currently stuck with old and unusable currency, as the national mint has yet to issue replacement currency and lacks the capacity to print more than three notes at a time. Meanwhile, public ATMs continue to dispense old and worn-out banknotes, with merchants reluctantly accepting them and banks refusing to exchange them. Through all this, the central bank of Bangladesh sits on nearly 15,000 crore taka ($1.28 billion) worth of old notes in vaults, but the interim government has refused to release them, deepening public frustration. FinancialFreedomReport.org- Wasabi Wallet v2.6.0: First Version to Sync & Operate Without a Central Server https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-6-0/0:00 - Intro
2:59 - OP_DEBATE
36:26 - Samourai update
43:09 - Hashpools
49:59 - Cashu multinut
52:44 - Gary leaves and Matt reads zaps
56:08 - Strike lending
1:02:49 - Boosts
1:07:39 - HRF Story of the Week
1:09:36 - Software update
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May 2, 2025 • 1h 41min
BITCOIN $100K IN SIGHT WHILE BITCOINERS FIGHT | RABBIT HOLE RECAP 355
Ben, a Bitcoin developer at Spiral known for his work with op return bots, dives deep into the Bitcoin community's recent heated debates. They discuss Bitcoin's resilience against central bank controversies and the implications of policy changes. Highlights include the nuances of transaction filtering and security in the network. Legal developments surrounding the Samurai case spark cautious optimism, while the battle against app store monopolies showcases the tech landscape's evolution. Get insights on upcoming events and the generational shift in cryptocurrency engagement!

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Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 46min
21 REASONS TO BUY BITCOIN | Rabbit Hole Recap #354
Explore the unique features that make Bitcoin a standout cryptocurrency, including its capped supply. Discover Bitcoin's rise as a safe haven asset and predictions of a potential price super cycle. Engage in lighthearted discussions about generational identities and the effects of the pandemic on remote work. Delve into investment strategies and the growing need for specialized Bitcoin accounting professionals. Plus, hear about recent meetups and innovative software updates improving security and usability in the Bitcoin community.

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 29min
THE COINBASE RUGS CONTINUE | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #353
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- ESP32 microcontroller vulnerabilities https://cryptodeeptech.ru/bitcoin-bluetooth-attacks/
- Trump Signs Resolution Blocking IRS Reporting Rule for 'DeFi Brokers' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/trump-signs-resolution-blocking-irs-reporting-rule-for-defi-brokers/
- Tether to back OCEAN Pool with its hashrate https://tether.io/news/tether-to-deploy-hashrate-on-ocean-advancing-decentralized-bitcoin-mining-infrastructure/
- New Voltage Enterprise Platform enables fastest way to enable bitcoin and soon stablecoin transactions https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/new-voltage-platform-enables-fastest-way-to-enable-bitcoin-and-soon-stablecoin-transactions
- BitGo and Voltage Team Up to Deliver Instant Bitcoin and Stablecoin Payments via Lightning https://www.voltage.cloud/blog/bitgo-and-voltage-team-up-to-deliver-instant-bitcoin-and-stablecoin-payments-via-lightning
- OpenSats Eleventh Wave of Nostr Grants https://opensats.org/blog/eleventh-wave-of-nostr-grants
- OpenSats Impact Report: Advancements in Lightning Infrastructure https://opensats.org/blog/advancements-in-lightning-infrastructure
- Unchained has launched the Bitcoin Legacy Project https://www.unchained.com/blog/introducing-the-bitcoin-legacy-project
- Bitcoin mining centralization in 2025 https://b10c.me/blog/015-bitcoin-mining-centralization/
- South Korea | 7-Eleven Accepting Discounted CBDC Payments During Pilot Phase
South Korea launched a nationwide pilot of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), enrolling 100,000 South Korean users. As part of the rollout, 7-Eleven will accept CBDC payments and offer a 10% discount on all products. Governments facing public skepticism regarding their CBDCs increasingly use similar incentive tactics to onboard users. For example, Nigeria discounts taxi fares to push its e-Naira CBDC, while Thailand is distributing its CBDC directly to citizens for free. While South Korea’s CBDC project aims to modernize payments, it is part of a broader push from countries, even democratic ones, to integrate state-controlled digital currencies into everyday transactions. A move that is diametrically opposed to individuals’ freedom, privacy, and human rights. FinancialFreedomReport.org
- Bitcoin Core v29.0 https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/29.0/
- ColdCard Firmware Updates - MK4 5.4.2 and Q 1.3.2 https://x.com/COLDCARDwallet/status/1912896809682247765
- Liana Wallet v10.0: Wallet Backups & Dependencies Update https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/liana-wallet-v10-0/
- LNbits v1.0.0: Stable, Hardened, and Production-Ready https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/lnbits-v1-0-0/
- Ross Ulbricht joins nostr https://primal.net/ross
0:00 - Intro
3:04 - Zoomer perspective
28:00 - Base memecoins
38:32 - ESP32 vulverability
43:30 - Trump blocks defi broker rule
45:15 - Tether hashrate on OCEAN
1:02:06 - Bitaxe quantum sniping
1:08:46 - Voltage
1:11:02 - OpenSats
1:12:44 - Unchained Legacy Project
1:14:12 - HRF Story of the Week
1:17:47 - Software updates
1:25:00 - Ross on Nostr
1:25:26 - Zoomers again
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Apr 10, 2025 • 2h 5min
BITCOIN TRUMPS TARIFFS | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #352
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- U.S. Justice Department Ends Crypto Enforcement Unit and Regulation by Prosecution https://blob.satellite.earth/14f70804a0546cbd6a3e2d972175aa6c68dcbd3712e9158dd8e463aa73a4a61c + https://www.therage.co/doj-crypto-mixers-memo/
- Phoenix Wallet Returns to US App Stores https://x.com/PhoenixWallet/status/1909652018207109567
- Stocks, Bonds Slide as Trump’s Tariff Reprieve Proves Fleeting https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2025-04-10/markets-react-to-trump-s-tariff-reprieve?srnd=homepage-europe&embedded-checkout=true
- Turkey | Government Detains Thousands of Pro-Democracy Protesters
The largest protests in over a decade erupted in Istanbul, Turkey, after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan detained political opposition figure and Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. Turks of all walks of life find themselves united by common outrage at the regime’s ongoing political repression and tumultuous economic conditions. With inflation soaring above 39% and widespread unemployment among the nation’s youth, it’s no surprise Turks are flooding the streets and demanding change. In response to these demonstrations, law enforcement has since detained more than 2,000 demonstrators, and police blockades have met student protesters with water cannon trucks to suppress their dissent. Many young Turks feel their future is slipping away in a country where saving is futile, the currency is collapsing, and speaking out comes at a high personal cost. “This feels like our last chance,” one young protester said, adding, “If we don’t succeed, many of us will have to leave Turkey.” https://hrf.org/latest/hrfs-weekly-financial-freedom-report-69/
- Mempool v3.2.0: Stratum Jobs, UTXO Bubble Chart, Address Poisoning Detection & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mempool-v3-2-0/
- BTCPay Server v2.1.0 https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0kt03cg98zddywcsdyj38fvxgxe3qr9xmgfav040yn9ez8c5yk7gxtw36v
- Cove Wallet v0.3.0: TAPSIGNER Support https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cove-wallet-v0-3-0/
- RoboSats v0.7.6-alpha: Coordinator Rating Over Nostr https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-6-alpha/
- Frostr multisig and key management for nostr https://www.frostr.org/
- Odell at MIT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO1QTCLrbB8
- Ride or Die Input https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqstvju9txn3fwt8glr49zsmrwwaj05n3344f0n9e958pj7s9d0zm3sara7t3

Apr 3, 2025 • 1h 16min
TRUMP TARIFFS THE WORLD | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #351
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- Eric Trump shares details of new Bitcoin mining venture, including planned Nasdaq ticker https://fortune.com/crypto/2025/04/02/eric-trump-hut-8-american-bitcoin-donald-trump-jr/
- Trump announces tariffs on 185 countries https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-stokes-trade-war-world-reels-tariff-shock-2025-04-03/
- Larry Fink says bitcoin could replace the dollar as reserve currency in annual investor letter https://primal.net/e/nevent1qvzqqqqqqypzqpxfzhdwlm3cx9l6wdzyft8w8y9gy607tqgtyfq7tekaxs7lhmxfqqsflvx2rzvzqxlkvu4v4afqqxgfl25s0ne0zn54ukv8r0g8086c3xgqswe8l
- Bitcoin vs Gold https://charts.bitbo.io/btc-gold/
- Georgia | Officials Freeze Accounts of Organizations Supporting Protesters https://FinancialFreedomReport.org
- Bisq v2.1.7: More Reliable Message Delivery, Trade & Mediation Enhancements https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq-v2-1-7/
- Fedimint for Start9 https://x.com/joschisanbtc/status/1907691308514222420
- Misty Breez beta https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/breez-announces-launch-of-new-wallet-misty-breez
0:00 - Intro
3:01 - Sats on sale, tariffs everywhere
6:49 - Dashboard and cleared mempools
14:19 - Bitcoin vs gold
19:06 - Tariffs
35:26 - Eric Trump's American Bitcoin
40:02 - Larry likes the coin
44:07 - Wang Chun in space
48:11 - HRF Story of the Week
50:40 - Boosts
53:36 - Software updates
1:04:03 - Misty Breez and Liquid
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Mar 27, 2025 • 2h 2min
BITCOIN IS THE ANSWER | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #350
Delve into Bitcoin’s pivotal role as a financial victor amidst global currency devaluation. Discover GameStop's intriguing strategy of investing in Bitcoin and its implications for market dynamics. Reflect on the legislative landscape with the FAIR Act aiming to protect Bitcoin holders from civil asset forfeiture. Explore grassroots initiatives promoting decentralization and innovation in Bitcoin mining. Plus, a lighthearted discussion on e-cash, the surprising economics of cashews, and political unrest in Turkey adds flavor to the conversation.

Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 32min
23 DAYS LATER WITH | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #349
The hosts dive into the cultural impact of Tesla ownership, mixing humor with serious reflections on identity and privacy. They tackle economic stress, especially how millennials and Gen Z navigate financial struggles in the era of credit and instant gratification. Innovative discussions arise around ancient pyramids, exploring theorized connections with advanced civilizations and Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on political maneuvering, JFK conspiracies, and the evolving landscape of stablecoins in a world of regulatory challenges, all wrapped up in engaging anecdotes.

Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 8min
THE GANG GOES TO DC | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #348
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0:00 - Intro
3:08 - Bitcoin Policy Institute
12:45 - Tether
26:42 - Mallers speech - Overton shift
31:11 - Pitching bitcoin to the left
37:54 - Do good things
41:35 - Bitcoin Bugle
44:59 - Binance raise
47:06 - Bolivia rugpull
48:54 - Shoutouts
49:55 - Twitter hacks
55:57 - Bots on Twitter vs nostr
1:02:59 - Gold
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Mar 7, 2025 • 1h 25min
STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE | RABBIT HOLE RECAP #347
Rob Hamilton, co-founder of AnchorWatch, discusses Bitcoin's evolution and its future as a strategic reserve asset. He dives into the ethical dilemmas surrounding Bitcoin recovery, recent developments in El Salvador's relationship with the IMF, and the emerging interest from U.S. states like Texas. The conversation also covers transaction complexities and the significance of Miniscript for Bitcoin security. Rob shares insights on the importance of self-custody and the innovations in safeguarding digital assets, offering a blend of serious analysis and engaging banter.