

Bitcoin Takeover Podcast
Vlad Costea
On the Bitcoin Takeover podcast you're going to hear the builders and innovators who make the Bitcoin project valuable. It's thanks to their work that the BTC price goes up, and it's their efforts that convince large investors that Bitcoin is the future of money. Here you will find the projects and ideas that will radically improve Bitcoin in the future, presented by the creators and innovators themselves. Time to learn!
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Jul 5, 2021 • 2h 24min
S9 E4: Paul Sztorc on the Philosophy of BIP 300 & Prediction Markets
In his attempt to create prediction markets to fix our democracies, Paul Sztorc has decided to also spend some time trying to expand Bitcoin's sidechain layers with his BIP 300 Drivechain proposal. In this episode, he explains how & why he wants to do it.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro & Wasabi wallet.
More details and timestamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s9-e4-paul-sztorc-on-the-philosophy-of-drivechains-and-prediction-markets/
Jun 30, 2021 • 2h 20min
S9 E3: Joshua Scigala on the Philosophy of Anarcho-Capitalism
What is anarcho-capitalism? Is it really an evil corporate environment? Who builds the roads and how will people resolve disputes in the absence of a central government? Joshua Scigala imagines a world that's based on peace & free markets.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro and Wasabi wallet.
More info and time stamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s9-e3-joshua-scigala-on-the-philosophy-of-anarcho-capitalism-voluntaryism/
Jun 26, 2021 • 1h 43min
S9 E2: Vlad Zamfir on the Philosophy of Absurdism & Szabo's Law
Vlad Zamfir is known as an independent thinker who is often perceived as dangerously blasphemous by his critics. In this episode, we talk about the philosophy of absurdism, CBDCs, privacy, immutability, code is law, and Nick Szabo's legacy.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro and Wasabi wallet.
More info and time stamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s9-e2-vlad-zamfir-on-the-philosophy-of-absurdism-szabos-law/
Jun 24, 2021 • 55min
S8 E12: Lixin Liu on the KeyStone Hardware Wallet
KeyStone is the new Cobo Vault – except that lots of improvements have been brought and there are further software upgrades in the making. So in this episode, KeyStone CEO Lixin Liu tells us about his new hardware wallet & why it's better than Cobo.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro and Wasabi wallet.
More details and time stamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s8-e12-lixin-liu-on-the-keystone-hardware-wallet/
Jun 16, 2021 • 3h 33min
S9 E1: Chris DeRose on the Philosophy of Demoralization
Today, the once-outspoken Bitcoin Uncensored co-host Chris DeRose is unusually reclusive. But in spite of his apparent demoralization, he is as sharp and candid as ever – and any match with him is still a no holds barred. Hope you'll enjoy this long one!
Sponsored by Vaultoro, Vake & Evan Rose.
More info: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s9-e1-chris-derose-on-the-philosophy-of-demoralization/
Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 55min
S8 Special: Max Hillebrand on Wasabi Wallet, Hardware Wallets, Privacy & Anarchy
Max Hillebrand is a Bitcoin and privacy advocate whose contributions to Wasabi Wallet have helped integrate hardware wallet functionality (among other cool features). In this episode, he talks about hardware wallets and how you can use them with a privacy-friendly wallet to boost your financial sovereignty. Furthermore, Max Hillebrand drops some hints about the future of Wasabi.
Jun 5, 2021 • 1h 49min
S8 E11: Stepan Snigirev on Specter Wallet & DIY Hardware Wallet
Stepan Snigirev is the creator of Specter Wallet, one of the best and most-user friendly solutions to set up multisigs on Bitcoin. He is also the mastermind behind Specter DIY, a hardware wallet that you can build yourself from general-purpose parts.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro & Wasabi Wallet.
More details & time stamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s8-e11-stepan-snigirev-on-specter-diy-free-open-source-software/
Jun 2, 2021 • 58min
BTCTKVR Radio Music, Vol. 1
Featuring Bitcoin-related songs by Czino, Richard La, DJ J Scrilla, Phil Gibson, Crypto Contagion, Renegade Investor, Vlad Costea, Zhou Tonged, Lord Snooty of Bitcoin, Cryptoraptor, Pleb Music, and Guywithafork. Sponsored by Vaultoro & BitBox02!
Full playlist: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/bitcoin-takeover-radio-3-music-only-edition-for-the-weekend/
May 27, 2021 • 1h 35min
S8 E10: Seedsigner on DIY Hardware Wallets
The Seedsigner is a unique DIY hardware wallet that anyone can build from a Raspberry Pi Zero. And in this episode, Mr. Seedsigner explains to us how the device works and why bitcoiners should build one to validate their own transactions.
May 14, 2021 • 2h 23min
S8 E9: Ben Arc on Bowser Wallet, LNBits & Open Source
Ben Arc describes himself as an open source hobbyist. Yet in spite of his humble introduction, he built the open-source Bowser hardware wallet and is also one of the lead developers of LNBits – a useful Lightning Network tool.


