The Bitcoin Infinity Show

Murch joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about Bitcoin Core's approach to mempool policies, OP_RETURN limits, and the practical challenges of fighting non-monetary data like inscriptions on the blockchain. He explains why harm reduction through flexible scripting and miner incentives may be more effective than strict enforcement, while pushing back on claims that developers are enabling spam or ignoring censorship resistance. From Lightning's early days to the realities of node running and block space demand, this technical deep dive explores Bitcoin's balance between innovation, decentralization, and long-term resilience. Connect with Murch: https://x.com/murchandamus Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Join the Bitcoin Infinity Academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: BitVault: https://oshi.link/37L1WI (Our referral link!) BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Club Orange: https://www.cluborange.org/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom ShopInBit: https://shopinbit.com/bitcoininfinity - Use code INFINITY for a €5 discount! The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf.

This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy summarizes Independence Reimagined and looks forward to the future courses. Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm’s books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter’s ideas. You can join the discussions by signing up for one of the courses on our Geyser page! Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf

Pierre Rochard joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about Bitcoin's financial evolution, from his early Lightning Network innovations to defending miners against political attacks and now leading the charge on corporate treasury companies like MicroStrategy and Riot. They dive into the debate over self-custody versus financialized Bitcoin products, the risks and rewards of leveraging debt to stack BTC, and how bridging fiat institutions could accelerate adoption in a world where fiat's collapse looms. This episode unpacks why option value and competitive products might reshape Bitcoin's future, even as self-sovereignty remains the ultimate ideal. Connect with Pierre: https://x.com/BitcoinPierre Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Join the Bitcoin Infinity Academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: BitVault: https://bitvault.sv/ - Use Code INFINITY for 10% off! BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Club Orange: https://www.cluborange.org/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom ShopInBit: https://shopinbit.com/bitcoininfinity - Use code INFINITY for a €5 discount! The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf.

This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy cover Bitcoin: Independence Reimagined Chapter 13: Laws and Effects Read the chapter on Nostr: https://primal.net/infinity/independence-reimagined-chapter-13-laws-and-effects Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm’s books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter’s ideas. You can join the discussions by signing up for one of the courses on our Geyser page! Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf

Natalie Brunell, a journalist and Bitcoin educator, dives into her book, highlighting its accessibility for skeptics and newcomers. She discusses Bitcoin as a solution to systemic financial issues, emphasizing its role as sound money that promotes true capitalism. The conversation reflects on the importance of literacy, individual adoption, and the long-term benefits of Bitcoin. Natalie shares personal insights, fostering hope and empowerment through education while addressing the need for a patient, inclusive approach to adoption.

Explore the intriguing intersection of secularism and individual sovereignty. The hosts dissect the characteristics of cults, questioning if modern democracies share these traits. They delve into the implications of separating money from the state and how Bitcoin symbolizes decentralization. Hear about brain wallets and the potential for portable capital to shift economic power. The conversation promotes rethinking formal education in favor of praxeology, linking it to personal freedom and sovereignty.

Anil Patel joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about Michael Saylor's Bitcoin treasury playbook, from the 2020 inflation panic that prompted MicroStrategy's first 10K BTC buys to the debt-financed "gears" now holding over 250,000 BTC with yields far below Bitcoin's projected 30% annual growth. They explore Saylor's board orange-pilling via his Mobile Wave thesis, the "bicycle gears" model for layered yield products like preferred shares and convertibles, and Bitcoin's first-principles design as engineered economic energy. Anil's new book The Treasury of Michael Saylor visualizes these strategies, emphasizing custody risks and why corporate treasuries like MicroStrategy enhance but cannot supplant individual self-custody. Connect with Anil: https://x.com/anilpatel Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Join the Bitcoin Infinity Academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: BitVault: https://bitvault.sv/ - Use Code INFINITY for 10% off! BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Club Orange: https://www.cluborange.org/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom ShopInBit: https://shopinbit.com/bitcoininfinity - Use code INFINITY for a €5 discount! The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf.

This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy cover Bitcoin: Independence Reimagined Chapter 11: The One Shot Principle Read the chapter on Nostr: https://primal.net/infinity/independence-reimagined-chapter-11-the-one-shot-principle Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm’s books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter’s ideas. You can join the discussions by signing up for one of the courses on our Geyser page! Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/infinity https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf

Tomer Strolight delves into the nature of Bitcoin ownership, highlighting it as the most powerful property ever. The discussion connects Bitcoin to real-world secession movements, emphasizing how it empowers local sovereignty. They explore mining decentralization and the importance of rigorous debate in developing the protocol. The notion that Bitcoin is a living system is captivating, alongside its role in fostering hope and activism. Personal conviction and community building are presented as essential in the ongoing Bitcoin journey.

Knut and Luke delve into the theme of accountability, discussing how government rules framed as protection can hinder personal responsibility. They explore the moral hazards of bank bailouts, arguing that such measures benefit scammers while stifling innovation. The duo critiques regulations that favor large corporations and the culture of entitlement fostered by social programs. They champion Bitcoin as a self-custodial solution that empowers individuals, promoting a society grounded in sincerity and responsibility.