Citadel Dispatch
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Sep 15, 2023 • 58min
CD111: Grassroots Adoption with Skyler and John
The podcast discusses circular economies and grassroots adoption of Bitcoin. They talk about the preference for using Bitcoin as a form of payment and explore the concept of 'orange peeling' in Bitcoin. The hosts debate the acceptance of stable coins, defend Bitcoin's impact on the unbanked, and discuss the potential future of stablecoins. The chapter also explores the potential of Bitcoin VC and the importance of building healthy businesses.
Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 46min
CD110: Bitcoin Park Party Rip with Harry, Sahil, and Josh
In this episode, the host and three guests engage in lighthearted conversations covering various topics such as weather, Bitcoin maximalism, and a trivia game. They discuss the taproot proposal, drive chains in Bitcoin, and the importance of patience. They also talk about custody in Bitcoin, the chaotic nature of social media, cooking steak, and the significance of quality ingredients. The episode ends with a discussion on closing channels and a sponsor mention.
Aug 31, 2023 • 1h 58min
CD109: Bank Run on Binance? with Dylan LeClair
Financial analyst Dylan LeClair discusses concerns around Binance, implications of potential ETFs, the macro environment, and the future of Nostr. Also dives into risks of holding funds on Binance, lack of trust in centralized institutions, ongoing conflict and regulatory scrutiny of Binance, and the importance of Bitcoin ownership. Touches on the role of Barry Silbert and DCG in the bull run, potential scams on cryptocurrency platforms, and the artificial manipulation of mortgage rates. Highlights the simplicity and robustness of protocols and the need for non-custodial lightning transactions.
Aug 29, 2023 • 1h 25min
CD108: Bitcoin Dev Education and BTC++ with Lisa, David, and Kody
Lisa, David, and Kody discuss Bitcoin dev education, Nix's significance for self-sovereignty, BTC++ events, Silicon Valley bias, benefits of using Nix in Bitcoin projects, chatbots in FEDIMENT.ORG, and event planning
Jul 21, 2023 • 1h 38min
CD107: 40 Day Fast with Russell Okung
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 107BLOCK: 799664PRICE: 3345 sats per dollar TOPICS: life, family, freedomRussell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RussellOkungnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:32) Introduction and gratitude for audience support(00:01:09) Ways to support the podcast(00:01:30) Boostograms and new live chat(00:02:44) Supporting the show through subscriptions and reviews(00:03:39) Gratitude for live show attendees(00:05:24) Introduction of guest, Russell Okung(00:06:12) Russell Okung's transition out of football(00:09:01) Russell Okung's 40-day fast and its purpose(00:15:19) Russell Okung's current diet(00:25:10) The importance of community and family(00:32:43) The role of tribes and local communities(00:39:46) The significance of the kitchen and communal meals(00:46:07) The impact of social media addiction and the desire to protect children(00:48:28) The benefits of taking a break from technology(00:49:00) The importance of finding ways to have fun and be more present(00:52:15) The challenges and benefits of fasting(00:58:12) The different perspectives on medical science and the need for more research(01:08:08) The discussion around ordinals and the balance between freedom and malicious actors(01:26:09) The potential of Nostr and the importance of open protocols(01:32:06) The need for more leadership and creativity in the space(01:33:48) The purpose of Okung's Fast and the feedback received(01:34:24) Mimicking and mining the bitcoin network(01:35:02) Considering leading a 21-day bitcoin fast
Jul 13, 2023 • 1h 37min
CD106: Nostr is Freedom with Miljan of Primal
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 106BLOCK: 798462PRICE: 3289 sats per dollar TOPICS: what is nostr and why is it revolutionary, primal's role in the nostr ecosystemMiljan on Nostr: https://primal.net/miljanNostr Intro: https://www.discreetlog.com/nostr/Concerns with Identity Verification on Twitter: https://www.discreetlog.com/blue-check/nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:31) Introduction and gratitude for support(00:01:18) Ways to support the show(00:02:18) Interactive live chat(00:02:44) Boostograms and top messages(00:04:06) Introduction of guest(00:05:42) Discussion about Nostr and its potential(00:49:53) Number of active users on the network(00:50:31) Upper and lower bounds of active users(00:51:40) Onboarding people to Bitcoin through Nostr
Jun 22, 2023 • 1h 49min
CD105: Bitcoin Park Party Rip with Josh, Kim, Shawn, and Randy
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 105BLOCK: 795346PRICE: 3323 sats per dollar TOPICS: Bitcoin Park, Lightning Summit, Nostr, Strong Communities, Blackrock, Stay Humble and Stack SatsKim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dont_grow_wearyJosh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshBitcoinParkShawn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawnyeagerRandy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/islandnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:08:05) Bitcoin Park and Lightning Summit(00:19:54) BlackRock ETF and the Bull Market(00:33:00) Bitcoin Art and Art Galleries(00:37:42) Zap payments and Nostr(00:38:59) Number of domains owned and the power of reputation(00:39:43) Bullish on nostr and bitcoin(01:17:14) Bitcoin utility and building(01:18:08) BlackRock's impact on bitcoin funding(01:19:21) The importance of censorship resistance and number go up
Jun 1, 2023 • 1h 59min
CD104: Bitcoin 2023 Debrief with Christian Keroles
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 104BLOCK: 792286PRICE: 3695 sats per dollar TOPICS: Bitcoin 2023 Review, Looking Forward to Bitcoin 2024 in NashvilleCK on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ck_SNARKsBitcoin Conference on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBitcoinConfnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:01:13) Supporting Dispatch through donations and podcasting apps(00:07:07) Positive feedback and improvements at the Bitcoin conference(00:18:38) The importance and execution of the News Desk(00:29:00) The location and significance of the Open Source Stage(00:37:32) Disappointment with the number of tickets given away for the contributor program(00:38:09) Expanding the open source ticket program to all events(00:38:37) The presence of Nostr projects at the event(01:12:57) The challenges of making obvious recommendations(01:14:14) Managing appearance and feedback on social media(01:16:19) Responsibility and accountability(01:50:23) Bitcoin events in Nashville(01:51:15) Benefits of living in Nashville(01:52:52) Bitcoin conference in Nashville
May 30, 2023 • 1h 53min
CD103: Guns and Bitcoin with Fenix Ammunition
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 103BLOCK: 792140PRICE: 3600 sats per dollar TOPICS: Fenix Ammunition is a Michigan Based Ammo Manufacturer that Accepts Bitcoin Using BTCPayServer, Grassroots Movements, Regulatory Capture, Corrupt PoliticiansFenix on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FenixAmmunitionBitcoin for Gun Shops Guide: https://voltage.cloud/blog/btcpay-server/bitcoin-for-gun-shops/nostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:03:36) Guns and firearm culture in America(00:08:26) Building a brand and brand loyalty(00:31:51) Bitcoin and its integration into the business(00:39:16) Discussion about the confusion around the term 'mining' in relation to Bitcoin(00:39:28) Exploration of the topics of KYC and running your own node(00:43:36) Conversation about the importance of saying 'no' and the connection to martial arts and firearms ownership(01:18:22) Resistance to accepting gun control laws(01:19:25) Preparing to resist gun control measures(01:26:10) Balancing lobbying efforts and grassroots activism
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May 26, 2023 • 2h 13min
CD102: Bitcoin is the Best Money with Adam Back and Jack Mallers
support dispatch: https://citadeldispatch.com/donate EPISODE: 102BLOCK: 791518PRICE: 3734 sats per dollar TOPICS: Good Money vs Bad Money, Early Bitcoin History, Onboarding the Next Billion People, Silk Road, Anti Fragility, EnergyThis chat was a continuation of our conversation on stage at Bitcoin 2023 to end the conference: https://youtu.be/kAdPCHY_RzYAdam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3usJack on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmallersnostr live chat: https://citadeldispatch.com/streamnostr account: https://primal.net/odellyoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@citadeldispatchpodcast: https://www.podpage.com/citadeldispatchstream sats to the show: https://www.fountain.fm/(00:00:37) Introduction and bitcoin events(00:02:11) Thanks to supporters and donation options(00:04:20) Introduction of guests(00:05:47) Discussion on the value of bitcoin(00:19:30) Bitcoin as a savings technology(00:27:17) Volatility and challenges in emerging markets(00:38:14) Why bitcoin has been successful compared to previous attempts(01:08:12) Volatility of bitcoin and its potential stability in the long term(01:22:53) Onboarding the next billion users to bitcoin(01:27:14) Different trade-offs in using exchanges and custodial lightning(01:28:10) Liquid as a trade-off between centralized exchanges and noncustodial options(01:29:44) Advantages and risks of using Liquid for trading and rebalancing Lightning channels(02:09:29) Bitcoin's future and scalability(02:10:26) The value of free markets and the maturity of bitcoin(02:11:24) Disappointment in backtracking on bold predictions
