

Bitcoin Archive w Archie
Archie
Interesting people. Deep conversations.
I talk to the biggest names in Bitcoin, Tech, Science, Culture and Business.
I talk to the biggest names in Bitcoin, Tech, Science, Culture and Business.
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Mentioned books

Jul 25, 2025 • 2h 30min
The Network State: Building Decentralised Societies in the Internet Age
I talk to Balaji Srinivasan the former Coinbase CTO, co-founder of Counsyl, and former General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz the venture capital firm. We discuss a wide breadth of topics from his very own 'The Network State', the short comings of Traditional Nation States, and the rise of developmental paths for China and India in the future. CONNECT WITH BALAJIX: @balajisWebsite: ns.com Book: thenetworkstate.comCONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_Archive

May 22, 2025 • 2h 3min
Why Bitcoin Wins in Chaos: Bitwise’s Jeff Park Explains | Jeff Park | E005 Y25
I talk to Jeff Park from Bitwise to discuss how the U.S. Government buying bitcoin will change the world, why macro is bringing institutions to Bitcoin, and the implications of tariffs on the global market.You can follow Jeff on X:https://x.com/dgt10011- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and welcoming Jeff Park from Bitwise01:07 - Discussion on early social media support from Max Kaiser01:50 - Jeff Park’s role at Bitwise and building the Alpha franchise03:06 - Introduction to Jeff’s highest conviction macro trade04:23 - Bitcoin as a mirror reflecting different investor perspectives06:11 - Post-2024 election macro commentary and Bitcoin’s role07:30 - Bitcoin’s potential in inflationary and deflationary scenarios08:45 - Market reactions to Trump’s tariff policies10:30 - Impact of unwinding global trade on foreign investors12:24 - Explanation of money velocity and global carry trade14:50 - Challenges in monitoring cross-border financial flows17:01 - Trump’s influence on the 10-year treasury rates20:16 - Foreign investors’ role in the long end of the yield curve23:36 - Stablecoins and solving the Triffin dilemma28:15 - Differences between Eurodollars and stablecoins32:40 - Tether’s role in capturing offshore dollar demand38:40 - Emergence of bond vigilantes and patriotism in markets01:12:41 - Trump’s tariff strategy and global trade relationships01:20:42 - Thoughts on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR)01:38:30 - Bitcoin market outlook and the four-year cycle debate---------------------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_ArchiveFILMED AND EDITED BY HELIAND › X: @heliand_22 › Instagram: @heliand_22Bitwise, Jeff Park, Bitcoin, macro trade, tariffs, stablecoins, global economy, investor profiles, capital flows, Triffin Dilemma, short selling, capital markets, patriotism, public-private partnerships, U.S. economy, China trade, generational wealth, financial repression, Bitcoin, strategic reserve, Bitcoin, strategic reserve, market cycles, AI, cryptocurrency, global economy, volatility, investment strategies, digital assets, financial systems

May 22, 2025 • 3h 12min
BITCOIN: Market Cycles, ETFs, and Nation State Adoption | Willy Woo x Archie Podcast | E004 Y25
In this episode I sit down with Willy Woo. Willy is a prominent Bitcoin analyst and investor, with over one million followers on X, we discuss Bitcoin community, market cycles, risks, adoption, and toxicity in the space. You can follow Willy on X:https://x.com/woonomic - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TIMESTAMPS05:57 The Rise of Influencers in Bitcoin11:55 The Challenges of Self-Custody18:04 Smart vs. Stupid Toxicity24:06 Dealing with Fame and Public Exposure38:23 The Early Days of Bitcoin Investment49:43 Financial Engineering and Its Consequences56:35 Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Monetary Debasement01:07:39 Building a Secure Bitcoin Infrastructure01:15:10 Leveraging Bitcoin for Real Estate Investments01:22:55 Understanding Bitcoin Lending and Borrowing01:30:26 The Impact of Political Parties on Bitcoin01:36:00 Censorship and Free Speech in the Digital Age01:43:20 Propaganda and Public Perception01:49:39 Comparing Governance Models: U.S. vs. Scandinavia01:56:35 Bitcoin Market Dynamics and Speculation02:15:46 Market Cycles and Liquidity Dynamics02:21:44 Institutional Adoption and Market Impact02:39:02 Market Dynamics and Sovereign Wealth Funds02:45:13 Capital Appetite and Market Influences02:56:08 Market Sentiment and Investor Behaviour----------------------------------------------------------CONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - https://x.com/ArchieX__ // https://x.com/BTC_ArchiveFILMED AND EDITED BY HELIAND › X: https://x.com/heliand_22Bitcoin, Twitter, influencers, toxicity, self-custody, hype cycle, scams, public exposure, cryptocurrency, blockchain, Bitcoin, investment, economic education, central banks, financial engineering, monetary debasement, Bitcoin collateral, Bitcoin infrastructure, real estate, hedge funds, Bitcoin, lending, borrowing, banks, custody, political dynamics, censorship, free speech, propaganda, governance, Second Amendment, Bitcoin, risk assessment, market cycles, liquidity, institutional adoption, cryptocurrency, investment, future predictions, economic implications, financial technology, Bitcoin, GameStop, market dynamics, sovereign wealth funds, capital appetite, market cycles, investor behavior, on-chain analysis

May 22, 2025 • 1h 55min
Bitcoin Mining: The Unexpected Hero of Renewable Energy w/ Daniel Batten | Daniel Batten | E003 Y25
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Batten, a lifelong environmentalist and Bitcoin advocate, to explore how Bitcoin mining can drive renewable energy adoption and stabilise power grids. Follow Daniel on X: https://x.com/DSBatten- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIMESTAMPS 01:10 - Guest introduction & surprising London connection02:20 - The unified mission: Environmentalism meets Bitcoin04:00 - Breaking the misconception: Is Bitcoin bad for the planet?06:00 - Why energy use ≠ environmental harm08:00 - Bitcoin vs AI: Flexible vs inflexible energy consumers09:00 - How Bitcoin enables more renewables on the grid11:00 - The economics of energy demand & supply15:00 - Why Bitcoin mining stabilizes grids better than industry19:00 - Texas case study: $18B saved via Bitcoin instead of gas peaker plants25:00 - Nation-states adopting Bitcoin for energy sustainability33:00 - Oil & gas: Reducing methane emissions with Bitcoin36:00 - Turning waste energy into Bitcoin: Too good to be true?40:00 - Europe's failed energy policy & Bitcoin's potential44:00 - Mainstream environmentalists vs degrowthers47:00 - Protest tactics vs pragmatic solutions in climate action51:00 - Landfills, methane, and social/environmental justice56:00 - AI data centers adopting Bitcoin mining for grid contracts01:01:00 - The real reason Bitcoin is attacked, but AI isn’t01:03:00 - Greenpeace's "Change the Code" campaign and Ripple's funding01:05:00 - The power of dialogue: From activist to open-minded skepticCONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - https://x.com/BTC_Archive› X/Twitter - https://x.com/ArchieX__ // https://x.com/BTC_ArchiveFILMED AND EDITED BY HELIAND › X: https://x.com/heliand_22Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, environmentalism, renewable energy, Bitcoin mining, grid stability, methane mitigation, ESG investing, Costa Rica, Texas grid, demand response, meditation, personal sovereignty, tech entrepreneurship, coaching, sustainability

Apr 29, 2025 • 1h 56min
Trump's Tariff Gamble: Economic Chaos and Bitcoin's Future | James Lavish & Preston Pysh | E002 Y25
In this episode, I host Preston Pysh and James Lavish for a high-signal conversation about the economic chaos unfolding in the U.S. and around the globe. From Trump’s aggressive tariffs to the collapse of bond market confidence, we explain what’s really behind market volatility—and where Bitcoin fits into the emerging financial order. You can follow James and Preston on X:https://x.com/jameslavishhttps://x.com/PrestonPysh- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Intro: From Lurker to Host01:26 – Trump, Tariffs & Market Reaction05:52 – What Tariffs Really Mean for Consumers10:06 – Manufacturing Myths & Reindustrialization Timelines13:27 – AI, Robotics, and White Collar Collapse16:32 – Petrodollar Breakdown & Trade Deficit Truth20:57 – Ten-Year Treasuries and Market Distortion28:17 – China’s Retaliation & Rare Metals35:10 – Massive U.S. Debt & Refinancing Doom43:26 – The $1 Trillion Hedge Fund Basis Trade46:06 – 1998 Flashback: LTCM and Today’s Parallel50:22 – “Not QE” and the Fed’s Backdoor Bailouts54:11 – Yen Carry Trade & Currency Arbitrage Breakdown58:02 – Bitcoin Bonds as a Sovereign Debt Solution01:02:10 – What Happens Next? Market Confidence and the Path to Bitcoinization01:08:21 – Bitcoin's adoption curve and the future of institutional investment.01:15:41 – Economic risks of tariffs and the need for market stabilization.01:24:14 – Federal Reserve's role, yield curve control, and moral hazard debates.01:32:52 – Comparing 2008 bailouts to current policies and systemic risks.01:39:50 – Liquidity cycles, volatility, and their impact on markets.01:48:05 – Bitcoin ETF adoption and institutional investment trends.01:54:45 – Closing thoughts and future outlook for Bitcoin and the economy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_ArchiveFILMED AND EDITED BY HELIAND › X: @heliand_22 › Instagram: @heliand_22- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Trump Tariffs, Bitcoin, U.S. Debt Crisis, Market Volatility, Treasury Yields, Re-industrialization, AI and Robotics, Petrodollar System, Global Reserve Currency, Financial Crisis, Basis Trade, Liquidity Cycles, Federal Reserve, Yield Curve Control, Moral Hazard, Institutional Investment, Bitcoin ETFs, Economic Policy, Global Trade

Apr 23, 2025 • 2h 46min
Max Keiser & Stacy Herbert: Bitcoin Evolution and Nation-State Adoption | E001 Y25
In the inaugural episode of the podcast, host Archie welcomes Bitcoin pioneers Max Keiser and Stacy Herbert as his first guests, reflecting on their early support for his account and their influential role in the Bitcoin community since 2010. You can follow Max and Stacy on X:Max Keiser: @maxkeiserStacy Herbert: @stacyherbert- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and Early Support for Bitcoin08:02 The Evolution of Bitcoin and Nation-State Adoption15:47 The Role of the U.S. Government in Bitcoin24:05 The Political Landscape and Bitcoin's Future31:46 The Socioeconomic Implications of Bitcoin Adoption47:11 The Value of Real Estate vs. Bitcoin56:06 The 2008 Financial Crisis and Its Aftermath01:07:35 El Salvador's Transformation Under Bukele01:18:00 The Psychological Impact of Gang Violence01:25:15 Economic Growth and National Pride in El Salvador01:31:54 Culinary Delights and Cultural Richness01:37:30 Bitcoin's Role in El Salvador's Economy01:44:04 Criticism and Resilience of Bitcoin Adoption01:50:33 IMF Relations and Economic Strategy01:57:28 Argentina's Economic Challenges and Comparisons02:03:42 El Salvador as a Startup Nation02:09:35 The Crypto Landscape: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum02:15:34 Hashrate and Network Growth: The True Indicators02:22:55 The Evolution of Bitcoin Awareness02:30:59 Media Influence and Bitcoin's Narrative02:39:27 The Future of Bitcoin: A Visionary Perspective- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -CONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_Archive› E-mail - bitcoin.archive.channel@gmail.comFILMED AND EDITED BY HELAIND› X :@heliand_22 › Instagram: @heliand_22- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, nation-state adoption, U.S. government, political landscape, economic liberty, financial systems, Max Keiser, Stacy Herbert, Archie, Bitcoin, real estate, financial crisis, El Salvador, Bukele, market dynamics, credit systems, cultural perspectives, economic growth, gang violence, El Salvador, Bitcoin, infrastructure, Bukele, IMF, economic transformation, tourism, culinary experiences, education, cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, cryptocurrency, market trends, ETF, hashrate, network growth, psychological appeal, media influence, future of Bitcoin

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
VIDEO: Hodlonaut and Peter McCormack Fight Craig Wright
VIDEO: Hodlonaut and Peter McCormack Fight Craig Wright

Mar 14, 2025 • 1h 7min
Hodlonaut and Peter McCormack Fight Craig Wright
Hodlonaut and Peter McCormack Fight Craig Wright


