Galaxy Brains

Alex Thorn talks to Willem Schroé, founder and CEO of Botanix Labs, about their new type of Bitcoin L2. Alex also talks to Beimnet Abebe about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, Aug 8, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In our final special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn welcomes back Casey Rodamor, a prominent Bitcoin developer known for his work on inscriptions and ordinals. They delve into Casey’s contributions to Bitcoin’s technology landscape and his latest venture—a cutting-edge file-sharing project. The conversation covers the evolution of digital art, Bitcoin L2 developments, and explores the technicalities and future impacts of innovations on Bitcoin and beyond.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 25, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In our fifth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn meets with Christian Catalini, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Lightspark. Alex and Christian discuss the evolution and future of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. Christian shares his journey from his early days at MIT and Facebook to co-founding Lightspark, revealing how they aim to harness Bitcoin to revolutionize global money movement. Tune in to learn more about why Lightspark bets big on Bitcoin’s scalability through the Lightning Network and how they envision transforming financial transactions worldwide. This episode was recorded on Thursday, July 24, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In our fourth special edition episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn talks with Craig Warmke, co-author of “Resistance Money” and a philosophy professor deeply engaged with Bitcoin’s ethical dimensions. The conversation dives into the philosophical underpinnings that support Bitcoin as a form of “resistance money.” Craig explains why a philosophical approach is crucial to understanding Bitcoin’s impact and its potential to offer solutions for those marginalized by traditional financial systems.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 25, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In our third special episode of Galaxy Brains, recoded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn speaks with Dylan LeClair, Institutional Lead at Bitcoin Magazine, and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at Metaplanet. They explore the MicroStrategy playbook and discuss the evolving political and economic landscape surrounding Bitcoin. The conversation delves into the significant role Bitcoin plays in corporate strategies and its growing influence in national and global arenas.This episode was recorded on Friday, July 26, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In our second special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn sits down with Steven Lubka, Head of Swan Private. Steven shares insights into the current dynamics of Bitcoin investment among high-net-worth individuals and institutions. With Swan, Steven discusses the increasingly sophisticated understanding and involvement of their clients in Bitcoin, highlighting the shift in sentiment and strategy amidst significant political and economic discussions surrounding the asset. This episode was recorded on Friday, July 26, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

In this special episode of Galaxy Brains, recorded at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville, Alex Thorn chats with Harry Sudock, Chief Strategy Officer at GRIID (griid.com). Highlighting the historical and cultural significance of hosting the Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Harry discusses the impact of Bitcoin’s growing public presence and its acceptance into mainstream discourse. Harry also shares his insights on the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining and its symbiotic relationship with global energy grids. Alex and Harry delve into the significant role Bitcoin miners play in enhancing grid stability and the promising integration of Bitcoin mining with renewable energy sources.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 25, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with David Bailey, founder and CEO of BTC Inc (Bitcoin Magazine) about the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks to River founder and CEO Alex Leishman about building a bitcoin-only brokerage, building your own custody and wallet, operating on the Lightning Network at scale, and trends and topics in Bitcoin development. Alex also talks with Beimnet Abebe (Galaxy Trading) about markets.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 27, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/

Alex Thorn talks with GK8 co-founder and CEO Lior Lamesh about institutional custody, cybersecurity, and tokenization.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, June 18, 2024.++Follow us on Twitter, @glxyresearch, and read our research at www.galaxy.com/research/ to learn more! This podcast, and the information contained herein, has been provided to you by Galaxy Digital Holdings LP and its affiliates (“Galaxy Digital”) solely for informational purposes. View the full disclaimer at www.galaxy.com/disclaimer-galaxy-brains-podcast/