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John is an integral part of our five person team at Ten31 and we dive deep into how we think about deploying funds throughout the ecosystem. We explore topics such as merchant adoption, bitcoin treasury companies such as MSTR, and other trends to watch going forward.John on Nostr: https://primal.net/johnTen31: https://ten31.xyz EPISODE: 160BLOCK: 897442PRICE: 954 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsvnz85zs4x8qfzvr67a2c64nurmc88lv6rcwhpgwj7wnxjts9pckq6gshsmsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) OCC Intro Clip(00:02:17) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:03:18) Guest Introduction: John Arnold(00:04:45) Discussion on Banks Holding Bitcoin(00:07:22) Bitcoin as Money for Enemies(00:10:19) John Arnold's Background and Bitcoin Journey(00:18:09) Steak and Shake Accepting Bitcoin(00:28:48) Bitcoin Treasury Companies(00:36:00) MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Strategy(00:51:58) Investment Strategy at Ten31(01:02:30) Bitcoin as Shared Equity(01:10:03) Missing Bitcoin Infrastructure(01:18:01) Bitcoin's Impact on Small Businesses(01:29:15) Current Bitcoin Market Analysis(01:42:01) Retail Demand and Bitcoin's Future(01:56:55) Final Thoughts and Sats Discussion

VNPRC is the lead maintainer of the Hashpool project, which aims to make mining more accessible using the cashu ecash protocol. He also runs Triangle BitDevs, a technical bitcoin meetup based in North Carolina.VNPRC on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqsdxpfv503a2ga3ajqxw843hws9z7302ghpj4mcmjpa6qagmp9pwrs8222jg Hashpools: https://hashpool.dev Recent Hashpool Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=F2p_V0svDTo&t=3h15m30s EPISODE: 159BLOCK: 896433PRICE: 974 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0a5xzmsevjav509ngl6accy3utclesqm4azqkyh6xwylphwyqves4z9yt5 support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) Bill Miller IV on CNBC(00:01:24) Happy Bitcoin Monday(00:02:57) Triangle BitDevs(00:07:25) The Importance of Local Bitcoin Communities(00:11:05) Hashpools: A New Concept in Mining(00:16:43) Challenges and Development of Hashpools(00:25:02) EHash Tokens and Futures Market(00:36:42) Project Timeline and Call for Contributors(00:54:03) Technical Setup and User Experience(00:56:12) Open Source Collaboration and Future Plans(01:00:12) Reflections on BTC++ and Community Dynamics

Stephen Pollock is the SVP of Development at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. BPI is the leading bitcoin focused think tank in the United States. We discuss the current regulatory environment, status of the Samourai Wallet case, and the strong success so far shaping bitcoin policy in America.Disclosure: I am a founding board member of BPI.Stephen on X: https://x.com/spollockbtcBitcoin Policy Institute: https://btcpolicy.org BPI Summit: https://btcpolicysummit.orgP2P Rights Fund: https://p2prights.org EPISODE: 158BLOCK: 895392PRICE: 1061 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszeskwh7yg32c3xnxfvtq765rl9udu24ayeqsk3apfzm8xk5284wc46aa4x  support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:04:33) Bitcoin Policy Institute Overview(00:06:12) Guest Introduction: Stephen Pollock(00:09:20) Bitcoin for America Event Recap(00:12:16) Bitbonds and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve(00:16:43) Bitcoin Policy Institute's Mission and Impact(00:21:18) Congressional Fellowship Program(00:26:04) Stephen Pollock's Journey to Bitcoin Policy Institute(00:34:36) P2P Rights Fund and Samourai Developer Case(00:50:15) Bitcoin's Political Influence and Grassroots Support(01:09:44) Upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit(01:26:22) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

NVK is the cofounder of Coinkite, the leading bitcoin only hardware provider in the industry. Coinkite's Coldcards are the easiest way to secure bitcoin and provide users a variety of features depending on their personal situation. We discuss his product philosophy, the state of self custody bitcoin adoption, and future outlooks. Disclosure: Ten31 is the exclusive investor in Coinkite.NVK on Nostr: https://primal.net/nvkCoinkite: https://coinkite.com Ten31: https://ten31.xyz OpenSats: https://opensats.org EPISODE: 157BLOCK: 894522PRICE: 1050 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8e7r570j3heg3zztd6l9qcfhlpzzm446we6e4lsytcwshnngg0acfh4vmrsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick on Bitcoin Mining(00:01:48) Happy Bitcoin Tuesday(00:03:47) Guest Introduction: NVK from Coinkite(00:06:38) Self Custody and Retail Interest in Bitcoin(00:12:00) Coldcard Features and Security(00:20:00) Key Teleport and New Co-Signing Features(00:30:00) PushTX and Simplifying Bitcoin Transactions(00:45:00) Coldcard Q vs MK4: Choosing the Right Device(01:03:00) Self Custody Trends and Market Insights(01:12:00) Nostr Hardware and Future Innovations(01:23:00) Bitcoin Core Governance and Community Dynamics(01:37:00) Open Source Licensing and Community Contributions

Evan is the founder of Zeus. An open source lightning wallet available for iOS and Android. In addition to their best-in-class self custody tools they recently launched cashu support in their beta release. Evan on Nostr: https://primal.net/evanZeus: https://zeusln.com/ EPISODE: 156BLOCK: 893560PRICE: 1096 sats per dollarVideo: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs8jlqln9xggu4dcwu8zm6f2dlh3re9face32pgr7w4gz8agng6akgak9vdf support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:00:00) CNBC(00:02:29) Introduction(00:05:15) Zeus Wallet Overview(00:08:41) Zeus Wallet Features and Updates(00:10:55) Neutrino and Privacy in Bitcoin Wallets(00:17:19) Bitcoin Wallet User Experience(00:18:08) Cashu Integration in Zeus(00:21:12) Lightning Network and Hub-and-Spoke Model(00:30:49) Bitcoin Park Node Management(00:35:36) Cashu Wallet and User Journey(00:41:56) Thresholds for Self-Custody(00:46:04) User Prompts and Education(00:50:09) Zeus Wallet Features: Gifting and Tokens(00:54:06) Swaps and User Flow(01:03:31) Future Developments in Bitcoin Wallets(01:13:18) USD Tokens and Stablecoins on Bitcoin(01:20:12) ETFs and Bitcoin Market Dynamics(01:31:04) Final Thoughts and Future Plans

In this engaging discussion, Rob Hamilton, cofounder of AnchorWatch—specializing in secure bitcoin storage and insurance—dives into the revolutionary concept of Miniscript. He explains how this advanced scripting language enhances bitcoin transactions and safeguards against theft. The conversation highlights innovative risk management strategies, the importance of collaborative custody models, and how AnchorWatch provides both protection and user-friendly self-custody solutions. Rob's insights blend technical expertise with practical applications for bitcoin enthusiasts.

In this engaging discussion, Dan Gould, the maintainer of the Payjoin Dev Kit, dives into the world of collaborative Bitcoin transactions. He reveals how Payjoin can enhance privacy and reduce fees, making it a game-changer for users. Gould also discusses the challenges of integrating Payjoin across various wallets and the importance of open-source collaboration. The conversation further explores the future of multi-party transactions and the necessity of adopting common standards to improve user experience and privacy in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Explore the speaker's decade-long journey in the Bitcoin movement, highlighting community initiatives like OpenSats. Discover how open protocols drive innovation and sustainable growth within the Bitcoin ecosystem. Learn about strategic funding for small businesses and the challenges they face. The discussion underscores the crucial need for support in open source development, advocating for new business models that prioritize self-custody and collaborative funding to enhance the Bitcoin infrastructure.

Lisa Neigut, founder of Base58 and a leader in Bitcoin developer education, dives into the pressing topics of Bitcoin's current landscape. She discusses challenges and innovations in enhancing user onboarding within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation highlights the importance of Bitcoin++ conferences for fostering collaboration among developers, addressing issues like burnout and the need for community support. Lisa also shares insights on the sustainability of open-source projects, advising aspiring developers on navigating the intricacies of the Bitcoin space.

Governor Lee is a seventh generation Tennessean and the 50th Governor of Tennessee. This chat was in front of a live audience at Bitcoin Park during our annual Nashville Energy and Mining Summit in January.Video Version: https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsf42mh0qnxe9xvztn84w99xsy7wxhdprtxy940mdz9hp6rp4wazvgkeg8cd Gov Lee on X:  https://x.com/GovBillLeeEPISODE: 152BLOCK: 881423PRICE: 1000 sats per dollarsupport dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donatenostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamodell nostr account: https://primal.net/odelldispatch nostr account: https://primal.net/citadelyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@CitadelDispatchpodcast: https://serve.podhome.fm/CitadelDispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/rock the badge: https://citadeldispatch.com/shopjoin the chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/chatlearn more about me: https://odell.xyz(00:11) Governor Lee's Journey and Inspiration(03:33) Tennessee's Transformation and Innovation(09:10) Energy Policy and Nuclear Innovation(15:42) Tax Policy and Economic Growth(19:28) Why Move to Tennessee?(21:17) Educational Freedom and Future Plans