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Stephan Livera PodcastMultisig Bitcoin custody for businesses with Kevin Loaec | SLP704In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Kevin Loaec discuss the challenges and advancements in self-custody and multi-signature (multisig) wallets for businesses. They explore the reasons why many businesses are hesitant to adopt self-custody, including regulatory constraints and the current limitations of available tools. The discussion highlights the evolution of multisig, the risks associated with centralized custodians, and the introduction of Liana Business as a tailored solution for businesses looking to implement multi-sig setups. They also dive into the importance of defining roles within a multisig framework, the mechanisms for recovery, and the future of recovery paths in B...
2025-12-051h 01
Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin's Sovereignty Paradox for UHNW Bitcoiners with Matt McClintock | SLP699In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Matt McClintock delve into the complexities of wealth management in the context of Bitcoin, exploring the concept of the Sovereignty Paradox. They discuss the nuances of sovereignty, the importance of preparing the next generation for wealth, and the role of philanthropy. The conversation also covers tax implications, strategies for managing Bitcoin wealth, and the risks associated with custodianship. Matt emphasizes the need for diversification and the evolving landscape of Bitcoin custody and regulation, while also addressing common pitfalls in wealth management.Takeaways:đ¸Sovereignty is a spectrum, not a binary cho...
2025-10-301h 02
Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Core v30 and libbitcoinkernel with The Charlatan (bitcoin core dev) | SLP696In this episode, Stephan Livera discusses the latest developments in Bitcoin Core with The Charlatan, focusing on the significant updates in version 30, including the removal of the legacy wallet, preparations for the Great Consensus Cleanup, and the introduction of the Bitcoin Kernel project. The conversation also covers the implications of alternative implementations, the ongoing data carrier size controversy, evolving fee rate policies, and improvements in initial block download times. Additionally, they touch on the future of the Bitcoin Core GUI and the importance of competition in the Bitcoin ecosystem.Takeaways:đ¸Bitcoin Core version 30 intr...
2025-10-241h 30
Stephan Livera PodcastBringin: Europeâs New Bitcoin Gateway with Prashanth Chandrasekar | SLP693Stephan Livera interviews Prashanth, the CEO and founder of Bringin, a startup focused on providing seamless Bitcoin solutions for users in the Eurozone. Prashanth shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, the pain points he identified regarding Bitcoin liquidity, and how Bringin addresses these challenges through innovative products like virtual IBAN accounts and debit cards. The conversation also touches on user feedback, regulatory impacts, and future developments for Bringin.Takeaways:đ¸Prashanth's introduction to Bitcoin began in 2017.đ¸The main pain point was the inability to liquidate Bitcoin easily.đ¸Bringin offers a virtual IBAN acco...
2025-10-0933 min
Stephan Livera PodcastRGB goes live on Bitcoin: Stablecoins and RWA with Anant Tapadia & Federico Tenga | SLP692In this conversation, Stephan Livera discusses the RGB protocol with Anant and Federico, exploring its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how RGB enables smart contracts on Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins, user experience, and the efficiency of transactions. The discussion also covers the process of creating and managing assets on RGB, comparisons with other Bitcoin protocols, and the future of the RGB ecosystem. The importance of user adoption and the potential for real-world asset integration, while addressing risks associated with asset issuers is also discussed. Takeaways:đ¸RGB allows for smart contracts on Bi...
2025-10-0853 min
Stephan Livera PodcastThe Fight for Financial Privacy in BitcoinIn this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the challenges posed by current financial regulations, and the need for user-friendly privacy-preserving systems. Calle elaborates on the mechanics of eCash and the Cashu protocol, highlighting its potential for enabling microtransactions while maintaining user privacy. The discussion emphasizes the urgency of building a decentralized financial ecosystem that respects individual privacy rights.Takeawaysđ¸Privacy is essential for modern society and financial interactions.đ¸The fight...
2025-08-191h 08Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Treasury Companies are Reshaping TradFi with Kane McGukin | SLP682In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Kane McGukin discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, exploring the risks, potential failures, and the role of Bitcoin in financial services. They explore the dynamics of equity versus preferred shares, the importance of education in Bitcoin investments, and the impact of market volatility on investor behavior. The discussion highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the financial instruments associated with Bitcoin and the potential for treasury companies to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the Bitcoin ecosystem.Takeawaysđ¸Kane expresses skepticism about the financial engineering of...
2025-08-061h 16Stephan Livera PodcasteCash & e-Hash: the HashPool Solution with Evan | SLP681In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Evan (VNPRC), the creator of HashPool, discussing the importance of decentralizing Bitcoin mining. They explore the current state of mining centralization, the risks it poses, and how HashPool aims to empower small miners through innovative technologies like eCash and e-Hash tokens. The conversation also explores the challenges of privacy, custodial risks, and the future of decentralized mining, emphasizing the need for regular payouts and sustainable practices.Takeawaysđ¸Decentralization of Bitcoin mining is essential to prevent systemic risks.đ¸Large mining pools currently control a significant portion of Bitcoin's block...
2025-08-051h 10Stephan Livera PodcastWill Bitcoin Treasury Companies Get Rekt? with Jad Mubaslat | SLP679In this episode, Stephan Livera and Jad Mubaslat discuss the emerging trend of Bitcoin treasury companies, exploring the potential risks and rewards associated with investing in these entities. Jad expresses skepticism about the sustainability of these companies, particularly regarding their cash flow and financial engineering strategies. The conversation delves into the implications of convertible notes versus preferred shares, tax considerations, and the historical context of financial bubbles. Ultimately, both acknowledge the importance of self-custodying Bitcoin while considering the role of treasury companies in the evolving financial landscape.Takeawaysđ¸Jad Mubaslat expresses skepticism about Bitcoin treasury com...
2025-08-021h 03Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Banks: interest rates, custody & lending with Pascal Eberle | SLP678In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Pascal Eberle, Chief of Staff at Sygnum Bank, discussing the bank's unique offerings in the Bitcoin and digital assets space. They explore the growing interest in Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset, common misconceptions about Bitcoin, and the evolving landscape of lending against Bitcoin. Pascal shares insights on Sygnum's custody solutions, interest rates, and the future of lending products that integrate Bitcoin. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding both Bitcoin and corporate finance for successful adoption.Takeawaysđ¸Sygnum Bank is a fully licensed Swiss bank focused on digital ass...
2025-08-0150 minStephan Livera PodcastDoes Bitcoin Need a New Narrative? with Fernando Nikolic | SLP675In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Fernando Nikolic discuss the evolving narratives surrounding Bitcoin, the fragmentation of its community, and the role of media in shaping public perception. They explore the differences between institutional and retail adoption, the importance of cultural moments, and Blockstream's innovations in the Bitcoin space. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin as it continues to grow and adapt in a rapidly changing landscape.Takeawaysđ¸Bitcoin adoption is now more about narrative convergence than mass conversion.đ¸The Bitcoin community is becoming increasingly fragmented into subcultures.đ¸Media cov...
2025-07-151h 07Stephan Livera PodcastAre Bitcoin Treasury Companies Built to Last? with Marty Kendall | SLP674In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Marty Kendall explore the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on power laws, market dynamics, and investment strategies. They discuss the sustainability of mNAV greater than one, the lifecycle of these companies, and the importance of community engagement. The conversation emphasizes the need for risk management and the potential for significant opportunities in the Bitcoin equity space.Takeawaysđ¸Marty Kendall discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and treasury companies.đ¸Power laws can help predict Bitcoin's growth trajectory.đ¸The ballistic acceleration model offers insights into Bitcoin and MicroStra...
2025-07-141h 09Stephan Livera PodcastBulletproofing Bitcoin: Multi-Institution Custody with Michael Tanguma | SLP660In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Michael Tanguma explore the current landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on the challenges of self-custody, the role of custodians, and the emergence of multi-institution custody solutions. They discuss the importance of education in the Bitcoin space, the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the unique opportunities for Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East. The conversation emphasizes the need for evolving security measures as Bitcoin adoption increases and the complexities of integrating Bitcoin with traditional finance.Takeawaysđ¸The onboarding process for Bitcoin is complex and requires education.đ¸Self-c...
2025-05-151h 17Stephan Livera PodcastFrom Cypherpunks to Corporates with Matyas Kuchar | SLP650In this episode, Stephan Livera speaks with Matyas Kuchar about the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the BTC Prague conference and the changing demographics of Bitcoin enthusiasts. They discuss the shift in sentiment towards Bitcoin, the importance of education in fostering self-sovereignty, and the role of corporate strategies in Bitcoin treasury management. The conversation also touches on the Czech Republic's unique position in the Bitcoin ecosystem and the upcoming BTC Prague conference, which aims to unite the Bitcoin community and promote individual empowerment.Takeawaysđ¸BTC Prague reflects the changing sentiment of Bit...
2025-04-2244 minStephan Livera PodcastThere is no cycle with Checkmate | SLP648Stephan Livera and James Check discuss the evolving dynamics of the Bitcoin market, emphasizing the shift from traditional market cycles to a more complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and investor behavior. They explore the impact of institutional investors and ETFs on market sentiment, the psychological aspects of trading, and the importance of on-chain metrics in understanding market movements. The discussion highlights the need for investors to adapt their strategies and perspectives in a rapidly changing environment. James emphasizes the importance of understanding market behavior and debunks several false narratives surrounding Bitcoin trading. The discussion also t...
2025-03-261h 01Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Space Denver with Eric Yakes and Tyler Stevens SLP613
Eric Yakes & Tyler Stevens join me to discuss their efforts to build a Bitcoin-focused community in Denver through various events, educational initiatives, and sustainable financial practices.Â
Summary
In this episode, Stephan Livera hosts Eric Yakes and Tyler Stevens to discuss the burgeoning Bitcoin community in Denver and their initiative to establish a dedicated Bitcoin space. They explore the dynamics of the local Bitcoin scene, the vision behind creating a community-driven hub, and the importance of governance and member engagement. The conversation also touches on the philosophy of creating a 'third place' for Bitcoin e...
2024-11-0645 minStephan Livera PodcastThe Next Big Print Sends Bitcoin to $350K with Lawrence Lepard SLP608
Lawrence Lepard, Managing Partner, Equity Management Associates, joins me to discuss the national debt crisis, inflation, possible price suppression of hard assets and the contrasting roles of gold and Bitcoin as sound money.Â
Summary
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Lawrence Lepard delve into pressing economic issues, including the national debt crisis, inflation, and the contrasting roles of gold and Bitcoin as sound money. They discuss the implications of the upcoming US election on economic policies and the market dynamics of gold and Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on the potential for economic s...
2024-10-051h 03Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Custody & Proof of Reserves with Alexander Leishman SLP604
With growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin through custodians, investors will demand transparency through âProof of Reservesâ. Alexander Leishman, CEO & CTO, River joins me to discuss more of the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Coinbaseâs hesitation towards Proof of Reserves, US Govt. debt and more.
Summary
In this episode of the Stephan Livera podcast, host Stephan speaks with Alex Leishman, CEO and CTO of River, about various topics surrounding Bitcoin, including the current state of exchanges like Coinbase, the importance of proof of reserves, and the growing adoption of Bitcoin among businesses. They discuss the im...
2024-09-1957 min
Stephan Livera PodcastWhere Did Bitcoin Come From? The Genesis Book with Aaron van Wirdum (SLP544)Aaron van Wirdum rejoins me to talk about his exploration of how Bitcoin came to be. We talk about his new book, The Genesis Book. In this book, Aaron explores some of the technologies, and philosophies that led to the creation of Bitcoin. We discuss:
What he learned in making this book
Hayek and the Austrians
Extropians
Cryptography and the Cypherpunks
Libertarians
Precursor tech to Bitcoin
Links:
X: @AaronvanW
Site: http://thegenesisbook.com/
Nostr #npub1art8cs66ffvnqns5zs5qa9fwlctmusj5lj38j94lv0ulw0j54wjqhpm0w5
Sponsors:
Swan.com (code LIVERA)
CoinKite...
2024-01-261h 04
Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Mining Around the World with Seb Gouspillou (SLP543)SĂŠbastien Gouspillou is a French Bitcoin miner, entrepreneur, and speaker. He is the CEO of BBGS (Big Block Green Services) and he joins me to talk about Bitcoin mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Oman and elsewhere around the world:Â
Bitcoin mining in the DRC
Bitcoin mining in Oman
Using various forms of energyÂ
Working in different environments
Narrative shifts in Bitcoin Mining and Proof of Work
Links:
X: @SebGouspillou
Site: bbgsmining.com
Sponsors:
Swan.com (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Mempool.space
Nomad Capitalist LIVE
Stephan Livera links:
...
2024-01-2156 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP424 Simon Lelieveldt The Problem With FATF and AML LawsSimon Lelieveldt, a business engineer with extensive experience in banking, central banking and acting as supervisor joins me on the show. Weâre chatting about:
The problem of FATF
Who are they?
How did this organisation form?
What impacts theyâre having on the world
Tricks they use to take advantage of crises
How to push back
Links:
Twitter: @finhstamsterdam
Thread: https://twitter.com/finhstamsterdam/status/1309875813806936064
FATF evaluation thread https://twitter.com/finhstamsterdam/status/1562702570229223424
Unhosted wallets thread https://twitter.com/finhstamsterdam/status/1418328186279141376
Simonâs article: Law suit Bitonic
Stephanâs recent article on the topic: Bitcoiners Must Fig...
2022-10-181h 05
Stephan Livera PodcastSLP380 Jeff Deist & Stephan Livera chat Economic Freedom Around the WorldJeff Deist President of Mises Institute and I had a chat recently for the Human Action Podcast, and we discuss a few ideas about liberty, political freedom & economic freedom around the world:
Exiting Australia
Freedom indexes and where they may be falling down
Political freedom contrasted with economic freedom
Why social issues dominate
Links:
Jeffâs Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffdeist
Mises Institute: https://mises.org/
Mises Institute Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mises
Previous Episodes:
SLP45 Jeff Deist, President of the Mises Institute
SLP169 Jeff Deist â Bitcoin & Acting Locally
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl...
2022-05-1942 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP342 Heavily Armed Clown - Should Bitcoiners Get on Zero Fiat?Heavily Armed Clown (aka HAC) joins me on the show to talk about this idea of #GetOnZero. We chat:
The case for #GetOnZeroFiat
Issues with it
Dealing with CGT
Mindset shifts
Emergency fund
Inflation rates
What scenarios you still need to hold fiat
Links:
Twitter: @heavilyarmedc
Site: Bitcoinechochamber.com
Site: WTFHappenedIn1971.com
Stephanâs article discussed: Is It Time For Bitcoiners To Get On "Zero Fiat"? Not Yet.
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Braiins.com
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and we...
2022-01-2453 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP331 Eric Sirion - MiniMint, Federated Mints for Bitcoin scaling and privacyChaumian e-cash is a predecessor idea to Bitcoin. Listen in to Stephan and Eric Sirion (elsirion) discuss the idea of federated mints and this particular idea of MiniMint. Ericâs research is being sponsored by Blockstream. This idea may offer even more privacy and scalability for Bitcoin users, but with some custodial and trust trade offs.
How it works
Custodial trade offs and who should use it
How lightning works
Deposits, withdrawals and internal transfers
Community custody
Links:
Twitter: @EricSirion
Telegram: FediMint Telegram Chat Group
Site: FediMint
Github: https://github.com/fedimint/minimint
Sponsors:
Sw...
2021-12-161h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP293 Greg Foss The Debt Problem You Canât IgnoreGreg Foss, a 3 decade veteran of fixed income securities specialising in HY (High Yield) joins me to talk about debt, bonds, government debt and why Bitcoin is the answer.
Primer on debt instruments
Interest rates and bond bull market over decades
Craziness of debt markets
Interaction between debt and equity
Could govt repudiate the debt?
Could we outgrow it?
Why Bitcoin is the best asymmetric trade
Links:
Twitter: @FossGregfoss
Paper: https://t.co/OK4dDj27Io?amp=1
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com...
2021-07-191h 08Stephan Livera PodcastSLP292 Andrew Chow Output Script Descriptors for BitcoinAndrew Chow, Bitcoin Core contributor and creator of the PSBT standard rejoins me on the show to talk about the creation of a series of BIPs (Bitcoin Improvement Proposals) for Output Script Descriptors. We break down and explore the key concepts to make it accessible for bitcoiners.
Seeds
BIP39 vs Electrum seeds vs aezeed
Derivation paths
How Output Script Descriptors improve things
New functionality
Backups and recovery
Lightning
Miniscript
Advanced scripting
Links:
Twitter: @achow101
Output Script Descriptors BIP: [New BIPs] Output Script Descriptors - GitHub
Taproot PSBT BIP: [New BIP] Taproot Fields for PSBT - GitHub
...
2021-07-171h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP291 Caitlin Long Stablecoins, Bitcoin & The FedCaitlin Long of Avanti rejoins me on the show to talk about the coming regulatory crackdown. We discuss:
The growth in stablecoins
How thereâs so much stablecoin volume off a low base
Coming regulatory crackdown
Getting direct access to the Fed
Compliance in the industry
Improving the on ramps for Bitcoin
Links:
Twitter: @CaitlinLong_Â
Site: Avantibank.com
Site: Caitlin-Long.com
Linkedin Caitlin Long
Other episodes:
SLP198 Caitlin Long - What Are Austrian Economists Missing About Money And Banking?
SLP236 Nic Carter Stablecoins: Bullish Or Bearish For Bitcoin
SLP219 Nadav Kohen - What You Sho...
2021-07-151h 16Stephan Livera PodcastSLP290 NVK Bitcoin Security & Backups PrimerNVK of Coinkite rejoins me on the show to talk about practical tips on setting up and securing your Bitcoin as well as backups. We chat:
Set up tips for newcoiners
Desktop wallets to use
Passphrases
SeedXOR
Multi sig
Storing backups
Estate planning and inheritance
Links:
Twitter: Twitter.com/NVK
Site: Coinkite.com
Site: Walletsrecovery.org
Site: Coldcard User Documentation
Site: bitcoinsecurity.guide
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on...
2021-07-121h 18Stephan Livera PodcastSLP289 Roasbeef Bitcoin & Lightning For a Billion UsersLaolu Osuntokun aka roasbeef, CTO of Lightning Labs rejoins me on the show to talk about how Bitcoin and Lightning Network can scale to a billion users someday. We chat:
Updates on the lightning network generally
ANYPREVOUT and eltoo
CTV Check Template Verify
Multi party channels
Lnd updates
Thoughts on Bitcoinâs path forward
Whatâs coming next from Lightning Labs
Laolu links:
Twitter: @roasbeefÂ
Site: Lightning.engineering
Previous episodes:
SLP207 Roasbeef - Lightning Labs LND Goes Wumbo
SLP39 Olaoluwa Osuntokun (Roasbeef), CTO Of Lightning Labs
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compa...
2021-07-061h 30Stephan Livera PodcastSLP288 Hass McCook - Why You Must Set Up A Bitcoin DCA PlanHass McCook aka FriarHass rejoins me on the show to talk about why you should set up a Dollar Cost Averaging Plan. We chat:
Lump sum for you, DCA for us!
Is DCA more important than everything else? Even development?
Growing the DCA Army to hasten hyperbitcoinisation
CAGR - statistics and dishonesty?
DCA vs circular economy / agorism?
Practical tips
Links:
Twitter: @FriarHassÂ
Bitcoin Magazine articles by Hass: Bitcoin Magazine: Hass McCook
Article: The True Believerâs Handbook â Tithing The Church of Bitcoin
Prior episode:
SLP12 - Bitcoin Mining And Energy, With Hass McCook
Spons...
2021-07-0156 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP287 Danny Scott and Zakk Lakin - Hoffline wallets & Lightning adoptionDanny Scott and Zakk Lakin of CoinCorner join me to talk about:
Starting CoinCorner
A new type of wallet - Hoffline
Security considerations
Lightning adoption
Bitcoin Core contribution
Links:
Twitter: @CoincornerDanny
Twitter: @CoincornerZakk
Tweet thread: Introducing âHofflineâ
Site: CoinCorner.com
Article: Bitcoin Core Development on Windows â A Step by Step Guide
Article: Bitcoin Core Development on MacOS â A Step by Step Guide
Episodes mentioned:
SLP231 Stepan Snigirev Build Your Own Hardware Wallet With Specter DIY
SLP124 Jon Atack - Bitcoin Core Contribution
SLP242 Jonas Schnelli Maintaining Bitcoin Core: Contributions, Consensus, Conflict
SLP229 John Newbery - Brink...
2021-06-2858 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP286 Hector Rosekrans - Bitcoin & InheritanceHector Rosekrans of Casa joins me on the show to talk about securing your Bitcoin and how early we are in terms of Bitcoin inheritance. We chat:
Securing your bitcoin
Self custody vs custodial solutions
How early bitcoin inheritance is
Casa covenant
Hardware wallets
Multi sig and inheritance setups - will they standardise?
Links:
Twitter: @hectorr159
Site: Keys.casa
Relevant episodes:
SLP182 Nick Neuman & Jameson Lopp - The Next 100 Million Bitcoin Users
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
...
2021-06-2458 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP285 Jeff Booth Bitcoin vs Fiat âExtend and PretendâJeff Booth, technology entrepreneur, author and bitcoin advocate rejoins me on the show to talk about:
Bitcoin 2021 conference experience
Fiat system extending itself
MicroStrategy Bitcoin buying
Macro investors
Surveillance coins (CBDC) and what they would mean
Supercycle thoughts
Jeff Booth links:
Twitter: @jeffbooth
Site: Thepriceoftomorrow.com
Previous episode:
SLP191 Jeff Booth - Bitcoin & Our Deflationary Future
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the...
2021-06-1753 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP284 Steve Barbour - Bitcoin & Fossil Fuels vs Fiat MaxisSteve Barbour of Upstream Data rejoins me on the show to talk about:
Fiat Maxis
Bitcoin Mining Council
Wind and Solar as unreliables
Why arguing about renewable usage isnât the right long term approach
What Bitcoiners should do about it
Upstream Data Hash Hut
Links:
Twitter: @SGBarbour
Site: UpstreamData.ca
Prior episode:
SLP27 - Turning Stranded Natural Gas Into Bitcoin Mining Hashes, With Steve Barbour Of Upstream Data
Mentioned:
Law, Property Rights, and Air Pollution by Rothbard
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
Cy...
2021-06-1454 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP283 Alex Gladstein Bitcoin: Whoâs For Freedom, and Whoâs Not?Alex Gladstein CSO of HRF rejoins me on the show to talk about the recent El Salvador Bitcoin legal tender news. We break down the good, the bad and what could go wrong.
Overview the news
Historical moment for Bitcoin and the world
It could have been so much worse
Merchant adoption and lightning
HRF grant
Links:
Twitter: @gladstein
Site: HRF.org
Article: Uncovering The Hidden Costs Of The Petrodollar
Article: Can Government Stop Bitcoin?
Prior episodes:
SLP220 Is Bitcoin Democratic, And Is Democracy Good? With Saifedean And Alex Gladstein
SLP196 Is Bitcoin Being...
2021-06-1057 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP282 Alex Epstein - Why Bitcoiners Should Reframe The Energy Debate & Own Their Energy UseWhere are some Bitcoiners going wrong in their thinking and arguments about energy? Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, and energy policy commentator joins me to talk about energy use, and why weâre not thinking about it clearly.
We chat:
The benefits of energy and fossil fuels
More energy use is good!
Renewables are really just unreliables
Reframing the conversation
Links:
Twitter: @AlexEpstein
Site: Energytalkingpoints.com
Site: Industrialprogress.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LI...
2021-06-041h 03Stephan Livera PodcastSLP281 Cory Klippsten - Bitcoin Is For Everyone, Swan Bitcoin $1B run rate, Bitcoiner Ventures, Elonâs mistakesCory Klippsten, CEO and Founder of Swan Bitcoin joins me to talk about various topics:
Working in the bitcoin space
Teaching newcoiners
Growing the auto-stacking movement
The latest with Bitcoin Ventures
Elon Muskâs mistakes
Links:
Site: Swanbitcoin.com
Site: Bitcoinerventures.com
Inventing Bitcoin (free book): swanbitcoin.com/freebook
Twitter: @coryklippsten
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Patreon @stephanlivera
2021-06-0257 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP280 BTCxZelko & Pavel - Reclaim Your Bitcoin Privacy with Ronin DojoIf you want the best privacy possible in Bitcoin, you want to use Samourai Wallet. And for the best way to use it, you need to use your own node. Zelko and Pavel join me to talk about the latest with Ronin Dojo, an easy way to do just that. We chat:
What it is
Who its for
Recent upgrades on the UI
Thoughts on hardware wallets
Other services and features offered
Best practice tips on privacy
Open source licensing
Getting support
Links:
Site: Ronindojo.io
Zelko: @BTCxZelkoÂ
Pavel: @pajaseviÂ
Ronin telegram chat: RoninDojoUI
Sponsors:...
2021-05-311h 04Stephan Livera PodcastSLP279 Michael Peterson and Nicolas Burtey - Bitcoin Beach: Citadel By The Sea in El Zonte, El SalvadorMichael Peterson and Nicolas Burtey join me to talk about their project showing how a whole town could go bitcoin and lightning native. Listen to this interview talking about how thousands of people are going lightning native to benefit from international remittance and creating bitcoin tourism.
Stages of development
Building a Citadel by the sea
Lightning practicalities
Teaching Bitcoin
Rebuilding the Bitcoin for payments narrative
Links:
Site: BitcoinBeach.com
Twitter: @Bitcoinbeach
Twitter: @nicolasburtey
Relevant episodes:
SLP269 Jack Mallers - Bitcoin Wins Because It Is Open
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass...
2021-05-2855 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP278 Matt Odell & Ben Price - OpenSats: Bitcoin & Open Source InitiativeOpenSats is a new initiative for the bitcoiners to contribute to, to support Bitcoin and open source development and projects. Matt Odell and Ben Price join me to chat about the structure, why theyâre creating a new organization, and why Bitcoin development funding shouldnât merely be a popularity contest.
Links:
Site: OpenSats.org
Twitter: @Matt_odell
Twitter: @abitcoinperson (Ben Price)
Other relevant episodes:
SLP211 Steve Lee - Bitcoin Grants, Design & Crypto Patents (COPA)
SLP144 Steve Lee - Square Crypto And Supporting Bitcoin Development
SLP228 OKCoin's Bitcoin Developer Grant Program With Hong Fang
SLP1...
2021-05-261h 05Stephan Livera PodcastSLP277 Alejandro De La Torre - Coordinating Bitcoin Upgrades With Mining PoolsAlejandro De La Torre, VP of Poolin, a large Bitcoin mining pool joins me on the show to chat about his efforts in helping to coordinate Bitcoin Upgrades:
Taproot Activation
Learnings from 2017 SegWit
UASF or MASF (Miner Activated Soft Fork)
UASF within MASF
Distribution of network hashrate
Future Soft Fork upgrades
Alejandro links:
Twitter: @bitentrepreneurÂ
Site: Taprootactivation.com
Poolin: Poolin.com
Relevant episodes:
SLP260 Luke  Dashjr - How Bitcoin UASF Went Down, Taproot Lot=True, Speedy Trial, Small Blocks
SLP257 Matt Corallo - Bitcoin Soft Form Activation, Taproot, And Playing Chicken
SLP200 Christian Decker...
2021-05-2454 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP276 Anthony Ronning - Bitcoin Lightning Privacy: FUD and FactsAnthony Ronning, Bitcoin Lightning developer joins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin Lightning Privacy. We separate FUD from fact and give it a fair hearing to give you some insight into where the privacy leakages are today, how you can be more private, and where itâs all going in the future. We chat:
Basic overview of LN
Different user types and wallets
Lightning nodes
Receiver privacy
Mitigations and future tech
Practical tips for users today
Anthony links:
Twitter: @cycryptr
Article: Current State of Lightning Network Privacy
Other episodes:
SLP134 Rusty Russell...
2021-05-211h 11Stephan Livera PodcastSLP275 Pavel Moravec - SlushPool Signalling For TaprootPavel Moravec of Braiins (operator of SlushPool) joins me to talk about signalling for Taproot as a miner. We chat:
Whether it is difficult to signal as a miner
The dynamics with different mining pools signaling
Miners and Pools, how does it work
Braiins OS and mining firmware
What future upgrades might look like
Pavel links:
Twitter: @mor_pav
Article: Everything You Need To Know About Taproot Signaling By Bitcoin Miners
Site: Braiins.com
Relevant episodes:
SLP128 Jan Äapek â Stratum v2 Bitcoin Mining Protocol
SLP257 Matt Corallo â Bitcoin Soft Fork Activation, Taproot, and Playing Chick...
2021-05-1356 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP274 William Clemente III - Bitcoinâs Great ConsolidationWilliam Clemente III joins me to talk about analyzing Bitcoin on-chain and why weâre still in the middle of this cycle. We chat:
Getting into on-chain analytics
Is this time different? Supercycle or not
Analyzing what different cohorts are doing
What does a market top look like?
MVRV, NUPL, SOPR
Futures and contango trade
William links:
Twitter: @WClementeIII
Website: Substack
Other relevant episodes:
SLP258 Rafael Schultze-Kraft Bitcoin Supply Crunch
SLP190 Rafael Schultze-Kraft â How Many Bitcoins Are Being HODLed?
SLP64 Tuur Demeester â What is Bitcoin Worth? A Bitcoin Valuation Framework
SLP223 Preston Pysh - Bitcoi...
2021-05-1157 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP273 Andy Edstrom - Bitcoin and Leverage: Donât Get RektAndy Edstrom rejoins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin, leverage, and not getting Rekt! We chat:
Whatâs changed in the market in recent years
Why use leverage
Risks and costs with leverage
Supercycle or not
SWR and FIRE crossovers with collateralization
Bitcoin side hustles or jobs
Andrew Edstom links:
Twitter: @edstromandrewÂ
Article: Don't Get Rekt
Site: AndyEdstrom.com
Prior episode: SLP157 Andy Edstrom - Bad Options For The Fiat Debt Problem & Why Buy Bitcoin
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (cod...
2021-05-071h 04Stephan Livera PodcastSLP272 Peter St Onge - Bitcoin Energy Double Standards & Why Robots Are Not Taking All Our JobsPeter St Onge, Austrian economist and fellow at Mises Institute joins me on the show to talk about his thoughts on Bitcoin Energy use, and what Deflationary growth will look like. We chat:
Bitcoin energy costs
Fiat standard costs
Costs of recession
Deflationary growth
Keynesian âsticky wagesâ
UBI and MMT
Will robots take our jobs?
Peter St Onge links:
Twitter: @profstonge
Article: Critics Claim Bitcoin Is a Threat to the Environment. They're Wrong.
Substack: CryptoEconomy
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
St...
2021-05-031h 13Stephan Livera PodcastSLP271 Pete Rizzo When Satoshi DisappearedPete Rizzo, editor at Bitcoin Magazine and editor in chief for Kraken joins me on the show to talk about his latest piece, âThe Last Days of Satoshiâ. We talk about various ideas:
What Satoshiâs image was in the early community
How things changed as Bitcoin got bigger
Mistakes and bugs early in Bitcoinâs life
How that colours our view going forward
Bitcoin, Wikileaks, and the CIA
Pete links:
Twitter: @pete_rizzo
Article: The Last Days Of Satoshi: What Happened When Bitcoin's Creator Disappeared
Kraken link: Bitcoin and Crypto Developer Grant Program
Sponsors:
Sw...
2021-04-281h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP270 Bob Murphy What Does A Hard Money Bitcoin World Look Like?Bob Murphy, Austrian economist and libertarian theorist joins me on the show to talk about his views on Bitcoin and Austrian economics. We chat:
Bitcoinâs evolution in stages
Bitcoin and non monetary use
What bitcoiners are getting wrong about Austrian economics
Money is not a measuring rod
What it would look like under a Bitcoin world
Bob Murphy links:
Twitter: @BobMurphyEcon
Site: BobMurphyShow.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me...
2021-04-211h 07Stephan Livera PodcastSLP269 Jack Mallers - Bitcoin Wins Because It Is OpenJack Mallers of Strike rejoins me on the show to talk about what heâs working on and how Bitcoin wins. We chat:
Visiting El Salvador and financial access
Bitcoin remittance market
Why fiat fintech canât compete
Bitcoin and Lightning as an open network
Strike expansion
Jack Mallers links:
Twitter: @jackmallers
Strike: @ln_strike
Site: Strike.me
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podc...
2021-04-191h 05Stephan Livera PodcastSLP268 Peter Todd - Should Signal Have Used Bitcoin Instead?Peter Todd, Bitcoin expert and cryptocurrency consultant joins me on the show to talk about Signalâs recent decision to use MobileCoin rather than Bitcoin. Is Signal selling out? We talk about why MobileCoin is centralised, why it was a bad choice, and why they should have used Bitcoin and Lightning instead. We also talk about directions with private messaging going forward.
Peter Todd links:
Twitter:@peterktodd
Mastodon
Website: PeterTodd.org
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:...
2021-04-151h 09Stephan Livera PodcastSLP267 Joe Burnett How Big Is The Market For Bitcoin?Joe Burnett of Mimesis Capital joins me to talk about just how big the market for Bitcoin could really be. Hint: It might be bigger than just the market for gold. We talk through valuation in a post hyperbitcoinization world, and we also explore the Bitcoin Contango trade.
Joe Burnett Links:
Twitter: @IIICapital
Site: mimesiscapital.com
Article: Valuing Companies Post-Hyperbitcoinization
Article: A Deep Dive Into Bitcoin's Contango
Other relevant episodes:
SLP191 Jeff Booth â Bitcoin & our Deflationary Future
SLP186 Joseph Salerno - Bitcoin and How Money Arises
SLP153 Philipp Bagus â What Most People Get Wrong Abou...
2021-04-1354 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP266 Croesus_BTC - Bitcoin: Stake Your Claim Before Everyone ElseCroesus_BTC joins me to talk about why the yuppie elite do not like Bitcoin, making simplified bitcoin content, adoption and cycles, speculative attacks on fiat, and staking your claim on your âfair shareâ of Bitcoin. Donât miss this one!
Croesus_BTC links:
Twitter: @Croesus_BTC
Article: Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin's Speculative Attack On The Dollar
Article: Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin
Article: Bitcoin And The American West
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show n...
2021-04-101h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP265 Diverter - Becoming Uncle Jim: Being Digital Sherpa for Family & FriendsDiverter joins me on the show to talk about our modern world of surveillance and reliance on third parties. We chat about learning to be a âdigital sherpaâ for your family and friends.
Dealing with âI donât have anything to hideâ
Password managers
Nextcloud
Yunohost
Self hosting
Bitcoin
Diverter links:
Twitter: @Diverter_noKYC
Article: Becoming Uncle Jim
Article: Uncle Jimâs Cloud
Article: Searching for Uncle Jim
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
F...
2021-04-0657 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP263 Parker Lewis - The Greatest Trick Central Banks Ever PulledParker Lewis of Unchained Capital rejoins me on the show to talk about the environment central banks have created, what that has done to money and our ability to save.
We chat:
Fiat financialisation of the economy
Inflation and Deflation properly considered
Bitcoinâs growth amongst institutions today
Multi sig with Unchained
Loans with Unchained
Living off your Bitcoin using collateralised loans
Parker Lewis links:
Twitter: @parkeralewis
Site: Unchained.com
Articles: Bitcoin Loans: The Ultimate Guide to Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Articles: Bitcoin is the Great Definancialization
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
Co...
2021-03-291h 28Stephan Livera PodcastSLP262 Craig Raw Bitcoin Multi Sig With Sparrow WalletCraig Raw joins me on the show to talk about his relatively new project, Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet allows you to easily set up a single sig or multi sig wallet, air gapped or with USB, supporting the most popular hardware wallets.
We talk:
Why Sparrow
Progression steps for new bitcoiners
QR codes
Taproot
Applications vs browser apps
Being Uncle Jim
Tor built in
Electrum server vs Bitcoin core use
Funding and sustainability
Craig links:
Twitter: @craigraw
Site: sparrowwallet.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CompassMining.io
Hodl Hodl Lend
...
2021-03-241h 10Stephan Livera PodcastSLP261 Dominic Frisby - Bitcoin vs Daylight Robbery (Taxation)Dominic Frisby, comedian, author, financial writer and libertarian joins me on the show to talk about his latest book, Daylight Robbery.
We chat:
How taxes have impacted society
Low taxes for more prosperous societies
Bitcoin Citadels and patronage
Bitcoinâs impact on taxes
Bitcoin Nomads
Surveillance and Platforms
Dominic links:
Twitter: @DominicFrisby
Book: Daylight Robbery
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CompassMining.io
Hodl Hodl Lend
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Patr...
2021-03-221h 22Stephan Livera PodcastSLP259 Whit Gibbs - Bitcoin Mining For All With Compass MiningWhit Gibbs of Compass Mining joins me on the show to talk about his background in mining, and how the mining market is developing. We chat:
Hitting ROI on a mining machine
Current prices and costs
How to do it
Learning by doing and making mistakes
Mining equipment
Mining facilities
Hashrate distribution around the world
Recent raise
Links:
Twitter: @BitcoinBroski
Site: Compassmining.io
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on...
2021-03-1553 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP258 Rafael Schultze-Kraft Bitcoin Supply CrunchRafael Schultze-Kraft CTO of Glassnode rejoins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin on chain metrics and how there is a very bullish set up right now. We chat:
Overview of how Glassnodeâs analysis works
Liquid supply vs illiquid supply
Number of coins on exchanges dropping and what this means
Difference in structure of bitcoin demand this time vs 2017
Why its not true that â2% of accounts control 95% of bitcoinâ
Links:
Twitter: @n3ocortex
Twitter: @glassnode
Site: Glassnode.com
Article: Â 78% of the Bitcoin Supply is Not Liquid
Article: No, Bitcoin Ownership is not Highly Concentrated â But Whale...
2021-03-111h 17Stephan Livera PodcastSLP257 Matt Corallo - Bitcoin Soft Fork Activation, Taproot, and Playing ChickenMatt Corallo of Square Crypto, and long time bitcoin developer (now more focused on lightning) joins me on the show to talk about Taproot Activation, as well as review some of the history and nuance of prior soft forks in Bitcoin. We discuss:
What is a fork
What are the benefits of Taproot
How the events of 2017 played out
Dynamics of soft forks
Taproot activation paths
Flag day vs forced signalling UASF style
LDK - Lightning Dev Kit
Links:
Twitter: @thebluematt
Lightning Dev Kit: LightningDevKit.org
Taproot links:
Article: Understanding LOT=true or LOT...
2021-03-041h 19Stephan Livera PodcastSLP256 David Bailey Bitcoin 2021 and Bull MarketsDavid Bailey, CEO of BTC Media (including Bitcoin Magazine) rejoins me on the show to chat about the latest: Bitcoin 2021 is coming and itâll be huge! We chat:
Bitcoin 2021 and the guests
The feeling of live conferences
Bitcoin Magazine content
Bitcoinâs growth in recent years
Bitcoin culture
David Bailey links:
Twitter: @DavidFBailey
Bitcoin 2021 conference
Bitcoin Magazine
UTXO Management
Prior episode:
SLP61 David Bailey â Refocusing on Bitcoin
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show n...
2021-03-021h 03Stephan Livera PodcastSLP255 Gleb Naumenko: The Label, Bitcoin Dev & ConsultingGleb Naumenko, Bitcoin developer rejoins me to talk about his latest venture, The Label. We chat about:
Bitcoin development and consulting
Protocol development
Cross layer considerations
Bitcoin & Lightning attacks
Time Dilation attacks
CoinPool
Links:
Twitter: @ffstls
Site: The Label
Previous episode:
SLP164 Gleb Naumenko â erlay Bitcoin transaction relay
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Patreon @stephanlivera
2021-02-2659 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP254 Dario Sneidermanis Muun Wallet: Bitcoin & Lightning All In OneDario Sneidermanis, Founder of Muun Wallet joins me to talk about the advanced technological approach taken by his team. We chat about:
Muun as a single unified bitcoin + lightning balance
A different approach with mnemonics and backups
Lightning and channel management
Splicing
Use in Argentina and elsewhere around the world
Links:
Twitter: @esneider
Twitter: @muunwallet
Site: Muun.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the...
2021-02-231h 18Stephan Livera PodcastSLP253 Samson Mow Blockstream Jade, Liquid & Bitcoin MiningSamson Mow CSO of Blockstream rejoins me on the show to chat about whatâs going on with the new Jade hardware wallet, updates on Liquid & Bitcoin Mining:
Jade hardware wallet
Blockstream Green
Why use Liquid vs Lightning
Blockstream Mining
Mining industry generally
Samson links:
Twitter @Excellion
Site: Blockstream.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Patreon @stephanlivera
2021-02-1958 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP252 NVK Bitcoin Hardware Wallets vs Air Gapped ComputersNVK, CEO of CoinKite joins me on the show to talk about hardware wallets, air gapped computers and all kinds of useful security questions. This episode will help you learn about the kinds of attacks possible against air gapped computers and hardware wallets, as well as bring some nuance and balance to the conversation about how people should use Bitcoin. We chat:
Locking down security
Attacks possible against air gapped computers
Multi sig vulnerabilities and standards
Helping newcoiners in the space
Balancing tradeoffs
NVK links:
Twitter: @nvk
Site: CoinKite.com  (use code LIVERA)
BitcoinSecurity.Guide
Airgapcomputer.c...
2021-02-171h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP251 Dan Held HODL Mindset & Bitcoin FinancesDan Held rejoins me on the show to chat about HODL mindsets vs spending and mistakes made along the way. Youâll find a lot of value in this episode whether you are a new bitcoiner or an experienced hand. We chat:
HODL Mindset
Mistakes of spending and trading
Using Bitcoin collateralised loans
Property market for Bitcoiners
Where weâre going
Dan Held links:
Twitter: @danheld
Newsletter: danheld.substack.com
Youtube: Dan Held YouTube
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Saylor...
2021-02-121h 00
Kinsella On LibertyKOL320 | Stephan Livera Podcast # 249âBitcoin Patents & Open Crypto AllianceKinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 320.
From my recent appearance on Stephan Liveraâs bitcoin-focused podcast, SLP249 BITCOIN PATENTS & OPEN CRYPTO ALLIANCE WITH STEPHAN KINSELLA AND JED GRANT (recorded Feb. 2, 2021; released Feb. 5, 2021).
[Update: See transcript here, and appended below]
From the show notes:
Stephan Kinsella and Jed Grant join me to chat about Open Crypto Alliance.
We talk:
Why IP laws are anti-liberty and anti-progress
How progress has been delayed by improper concepts of property rights
How Patent laws could hinder the Bitcoin industry
The asymmetry of attack vs defense here
How to stop overly broad patents
How to support OCA
Gu...
2021-02-1243 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP250 Andrew Henderson - Nomad Capitalism for BitcoinersAndrew Henderson of Nomad Capitalist joins me on the show to talk about the benefits of nomad capitalism, using overseas residences and citizenships to obtain legal tax savings and increased freedom. We chat:
Huge tax savings possible
Risks and costs
Considerations for Bitcoiners
Being a nomad with a family
Jurisdictional competition
Adapting to a globally changing game
Andrew Henderson links:
Twitter: @nomadcapitalist
Portugal Golden Visa
Citizenship By Investment
Golden Visa EU residence programs
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan...
2021-02-0851 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP249 Bitcoin Patents & Open Crypto Alliance with Stephan Kinsella and Jed GrantStephan Kinsella and Jed Grant join me to chat about Open Crypto Alliance.
We talk:
Why IP laws are anti-liberty and anti-progress
How progress has been delayed by improper concepts of property rights
How Patent laws could hinder the Bitcoin industry
The asymmetry of attack vs defense here
How to stop overly broad patents
How to support OCA
Guest links:
Site: https://www.opencryptoalliance.org/
Stephan twitter: @NSKinsella
Jed twitter: @JediGrant
Prior episodes:
SLP15 â Intellectual Property, Bitcoin, and Internet Censorship, with Stephan Kinsella
SLP211 Steve Lee â Bitcoin Grants, Design & Crypto Patents (COPA)
Sp...
2021-02-0543 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP248 Godfrey Bloom - What Will Government Do To BitcoinGodfrey Bloom, Austrian economist, former politician, and libertarian author joins me to talk about what governments will do to Bitcoin. We discuss:
Commonalities and differences with gold
What heâs learned since first buying Bitcoin
How governments may attempt to control Bitcoin
How some people will use Bitcoin in spite of control
Govt bans vs regulation
Building a movement
Godfrey Bloom's Links:
Twitter: @Goddersbloom
Website: godfreybloom.uk
Prior episode:
SLP217 Exploring Bitcoin With Godfrey Bloom
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Compass Mi...
2021-02-021h 06Stephan Livera PodcastSLP238 Zach Herbert & Ken Carpenter - Passport by Foundation Devices: Air Gapped Hardware WalletThe market for high quality hardware wallets is becoming more competitive with new entrants over time. Zach Herbert & Ken Carpenter of Foundation Devices join me to talk about their new upcoming product, Passport. Passport is fully air gapped (QR or microSD), PSBT, and designed with an open source mindset. We chat:
Zach and Kenâs history with Obelisk prior to Foundation
Overview of Passport
Features
Approach with software
QR air gapping
Seed Generation
Firmware updates
Pricing and Timing
Guest links:
Website: https://foundationdevices.com/ Â (code LIVERA for discount)
Twitter: @zachherbert
Twitter: @KenOfFoundation
Twitter: @FOUNDATIONdvcs
Relevant epi...
2020-12-211h 03Stephan Livera PodcastSLP224 NVK - What Do Most People Get Wrong About Bitcoin Security? Blockclock Mini & Bitcoin TreasuriesWhat are some common errors that people make when learning how to self custody? Should you use multi signature? Where does NVK agree / disagree with Michael Flaxman? NVK, CEO of CoinKite rejoins me on the show to discuss this and more.
Bitcoin multi signature
Bitcoin backups and walletsrecovery.org
Bitcoin security
Blockclock Mini
BitcoinTreasuries.org
Nvk's Links:
Twitter: @NVK
Site: coinkite.com (use code LIVERA for discount)
bitcoinsecurity.guide
Walletsrecovery.org
bitcointreasuries.org
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
Knox Custody
Cyphersafe (code LIVERA)
Bitcoin Magazine
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes...
2020-11-061h 12Stephan Livera PodcastSLP220 Is Bitcoin Democratic, And Is Democracy Good? With Saifedean and Alex GladsteinIs Bitcoin a democracy? Or is it more like a natural order? What about democracy in general, does that protect human rights and enable human flourishing? Saifedean and Alex Gladstein debate the question of whether democracy promotes human flourishing. This was moderated by Stephan Livera, initially on Saifedeanâs online seminar.
Saifedean's Links:
Twitter: @saifedean
Saifedean.com
Alex Gladstein's Links:
Twitter: @gladstein
Hrf.org
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
Knox Custody
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
Patreon @st...
2020-10-181h 05Stephan Livera PodcastSLP113 Dhruv Bansal - Bitcoin Multisig & Hermit with Unchained CapitalDhruv Bansal, Co-Founder and CSO of Unchained Capital rejoins me in this episode to talk about some bitcoin open source contributions Unchained Capital are making, as well as Unchained Capital products and services. Learn more about multi signature, Shamirâs secret sharing, and how Unchained are applying Bitcoin to financial services.
We talk:
Multisig Vaults
Open sourced multisig software
Hermit - Shamirâs Secret Sharing
Links:
Dhruv Bansal: https://twitter.com/dhruvbansal
Unchained Capital: https://www.unchained-capital.com/
Hermit blog post: https://www.unchained-capital.com/blog/a-hermit-emerges/
Unchained Capital Github: https://github.com/unchained-capital
SL...
2019-10-041h 15Stephan Livera PodcastSLP112 - Wiz and m52go - Bisq: Decentralised Bitcoin TradingWiz and m52go join me in this episode to talk about Bisq, a decentralised open source project that serves to enable zero KYC decentralised Bitcoin exchange around the world. We talk:
How Bisq is decentralised
Structure of Bisq
How Bisq is developed
Localising it for Japan and how this can be done for other countries
BSQ token
Links:
Bisq Network: https://bisq.network, https://github.com/bisq-network/bisq, https://twitter.com/bisq_network, https://bisq.network/slack-invite
Off-chain trade protocol (Bisq v2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnTA3p-5v00
Wiz: https://twitter.com...
2019-10-011h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP111 Bitstein - Satoshi Nakamoto Institute Bitcoin Crash CourseMy friend Bitstein aka Michael Goldstein rejoins me in this episode to talk about why he founded the Nakamoto Institute. We also talk through some of the highlights from the SNI Crash Course, which is a must read series of articles to improve your Bitcoin knowledge and understanding. Michael shares some incredible insight on Austrian economics, the cargo cultism of altcoins, and more.
Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitstein
Crash Course: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/crash-course/
Literature: https://nakamotoinstitute.org/literature/
Noded: https://noded.org/
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast...
2019-09-291h 06Stephan Livera PodcastSLP110 Neil Woodfine - Cerberus Protocol for Business Bitcoin StorageNeil Woodfine of Clavestone rejoins me in this episode to talk about the Cerberus Protocol. Cerberus is a protocol designed to be simple for businesses to use Bitcoin multi signature and self custody their bitcoins. We talk about:
Why Cerberus Protocol
Risks that bitcoin businesses face with bitcoin storage
Balancing security with ease of use
Walkthrough of the key steps in Cerberus Protocol
Plan for future development
Clavestone
Links:
Neil Woodfine twitter: https://twitter.com/nwoodfine
Cerberus Protocol: https://cerberus.clavestone.io/
Cerberus Protocol Github: https://github.com/Clavestone/cerberus
Clavestone: https://clavestone.io
SLP...
2019-09-2651 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP109 Preston Pysh - How To Think About Bitcoin as an InvestorPreston Pysh, co-host of The Investorâs Podcast (a globally ranked Investment podcast), joins me to talk about his thoughts on investing in Bitcoin. We talk about the category errors and pitfalls that an investor must be wary of when conceiving of the Bitcoin investment thesis.
We discuss:
Category errors
80 years of conditioning
Investment career risk
Psychology and emotions, and how you can manage yours
Trace Mayer and the Mayer Multiple
Preston Pysh Links:
Prestonâs Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh
The Investorâs Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http...
2019-09-241h 01Stephan Livera PodcastSLP108 Bryan Bishop - Bitcoin Vaults & CustodyBryan Bishop (Bitcoin developer & consultant) joins me in this episode to talk about his experiences with Bitcoin Custody from working at LedgerX and in other settings. We talk about:
Bitcoin Custody & Vaults
Shamirâs Secret Sharing
Bitcoin Hardware
Smart Custody
Transcripts of Bitcoin Conferences/Podcasts
The Bitcoin alert key saga
Transhumanism
Bryan links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/kanzure
Personal Website: https://heybryan.org/
Transcripts: http://diyhpl.us/wiki/transcripts/
Other links mentioned:
https://smartcustody.com/
https://www.weboftrust.info/
https://dfa2019.bitcoinedge.org/
https://telaviv2019.bitcoinedge.org/
https://telaviv2019.scalingbitcoin.org/
https://github.com/sa...
2019-09-221h 26Stephan Livera PodcastSLP107 Jeremy Welch & Jameson Lopp - Casa Wealth Security ProtocolJeremy Welch (CEO Casa) and Jameson Lopp (CTO Casa) re join me in this episode to talk about Casa Wealth Security Protocol and Casa Keymaster. We talk about various points related to securing your Bitcoin:
Design Principles and Decisions
Key risks
Casa Keymaster and Basic Multi Sig set up
Multi sig, multi location, multi device
Going seedless
Privacy
Roadmap
Casa, Jeremy and Jameson links:
Casa Wealth Security Protocol: https://keys.casa/wealth-security-protocol/
Casa Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasaHODL
Jeremy Welch: https://twitter.com/jeremyrwelch
Jameson Lopp: https://twitter.com/lopp
Bitcoin page: https://www.lopp.net/
2019-09-181h 04Stephan Livera PodcastSLP106 Diogo Monica - Glacier Protocol and AnchorageGlacier Protocol is widely regarded as one of the best ways for an individual to secure their bitcoins. Who better to join me than the Project Lead and Maintainer of Glacier Protocol? Diogo Monica, Co Founder and President of Anchorage, and Project Lead of Glacier Protocol joins me in this episode to talk about:
Diogoâs background on computer security
Glacier Protocol design decisions
Glacier Protocol overview and step through
Key features
Taking security to the next level with Anchorage for institutional clients
Diogo Monica, Glacier Protocol and Anchorage Links:
Glacier Protocol: https://glacierprotocol.org/
Anchorage: ht...
2019-09-0951 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP105 Justin Moon & Stepan Snigirev - DIY Bitcoin Hardware Wallet and Multi SignatureJustin Moon (BUIDL Bootcamp) and Stepan Snigirev (CTO Crypto Advance) rejoin me in this episode to talk about creating your own Bitcoin Hardware Wallet, and setting up Multi Signature with it. Justin and Stepan have been working on their respective projects relating to DIY Hardware Wallets, and multi signature. We talk about:
Why you would make your own HW Wallet
How much skill it takes and what the cost is
The security of such a set up
Compatibility with Bitcoin Core and standards
How to build trust in the software
How you can learn more and get involved
2019-09-031h 06Stephan Livera PodcastSLP104 Douglas Bakkum and Jonas Schnelli - BitBox02 by Shift CryptosecurityJonas Schnelli (Bitcoin Core Developer and Maintainer and Co Founder Shift Crypto) and Douglas Bakkum (CEO, Shift Cryptosecurity) join me in this episode to talk about the BitBox02 hardware wallet product from Shift Cryptosecurity based in Switzerland. We talk about:
Why Shift Crypto was started
Prior product, BitBox01
BitBox02 and how it works
PSBT and Air gapping
Privacy
Multi Sig
Bitcoin-only
Shift Cryptosecurity Links:
Shift Cryptosecurity: https://shiftcrypto.ch/
Jonas Schnelli: https://twitter.com/_jonasschnelli_
Douglas Bakkum: https://twitter.com/douglasbakkum
Shift Cryptosecurity Twitter: https://twitter.com/ShiftCryptoHQ
SLP Hardware Wallet Interview Series:
https...
2019-08-301h 11Stephan Livera PodcastSLP103 Charles Guillemet - Hardware Wallet Security and Hacking at Donjon LedgerCharles Guillemet, Chief Security Officer of Ledger, and also leading Ledger Donjon, joins me to talk about Bitcoin hardware wallet hacking. We talk about the attacks possible, the cost of these attacks, and defence against these attacks. You wonât want to miss this episode!
Charles and Donjon Ledger links:
Charles Twitter: https://twitter.com/P3b7_
Ledger Donjon Twitter: https://twitter.com/DonjonLedger
Ledger Donjon github: https://ledger-donjon.github.io/
SLP Hardware Wallet Interview Series:
https://stephanlivera.com/slp-hardware-wallet-interview-series/
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_me...
2019-08-2858 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP102 Jimmy Song & Alex Gladstein - The Little Bitcoin BookJimmy Song (Bitcoin educator, entrepreneur and developer) and Alex Gladstein (CSO of Human Rights Foundation) join me in this episode to talk about their fantastic new book, The Little Bitcoin Book. This is the perfect short book to give your precoiner friends! It has succinct explanations on why bitcoin is important. Listen to this episode to learn more about how this book came together, what the authors are hoping to achieve, and if you like it - then make sure you buy copies of the book to give to your friends and family.
Links:
The Little...
2019-08-261h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP101 Rodolfo Novak - Coldcard by CoinkiteRodolfo Novak (CEO CoinKite) rejoins me in this episode to talk about the Coldcard from Coinkite. We talk about:
Why he made the Coldcard
Basic features of the Coldcard
Bitcoiner support for the Coldcard
Multi signature with Coldcard
WalletsRecovery.org
Rodolfo Novak and Coldcard links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvk
Coinkite website: https://coinkite.com/ Â (CODE: LIVERA for 5% off)
Coldcard documentation: https://coldcardwallet.com/docs/
Coldcard telegram chat: https://t.me/coldcard
Wallets Recovery site: https://walletsrecovery.org/
Matt Odell (TFTC) Coldcard walkthrough video: https://youtu.be/sM2uhyROpAQ
SLP Hardware Wallet Interview Series:
h...
2019-08-241h 01Stephan Livera PodcastSLP100 Pavol Rusnak (Stick) - Trezor One and Model T by SatoshiLabsPavol Rusnak aka Stick, CTO of SatoshiLabs (the company behind Trezor) joins me in this episode to talk about his journey creating the worldâs first bitcoin hardware wallet. We talk about:
Making the worldâs first bitcoin hardware wallet
SLIP39 and Shamirâs secret sharing
Multi signature support
Airgapping
Privacy
Bitcoin-only firmware
FIDO2 authentication
Pavol Rusnak and Trezor links:
Pavolâs Twitter: https://twitter.com/pavolrusnakÂ
Trezor website: https://trezor.io/ (PROMO CODE: SLP100 for discount, valid for one week)
Trezor Twitter: Â https://twitter.com/trezorÂ
Trezor Github: Â https://github.com/trezorÂ
SLIP 39 github: https://github.com/sa...
2019-08-191h 06Stephan Livera PodcastSLP99 Andrew Chow - Hardware Wallets and Bitcoin Core with HWI and PSBTAndrew Chow, Bitcoin Core developer at Blockstream joins me in this episode to talk about his work on HWI - Hardware Wallet Interface and PSBT - Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions. We discuss the benefits of PSBT and Hardware Wallet Interface in making Bitcoinâs user interface better for users who want to do multi sig or interact with hardware wallets using Bitcoin Core.Â
We talk:
Andrewâs background
Why PSBT (Partially Signed Bitcoin Transactions) is needed
HWI - Hardware Wallet Interface
Output descriptors
Derivation paths
Use of PSBT for CoinJoining and Multi-Sig
Where HWI is going from...
2019-08-151h 17Stephan Livera PodcastSLP98 Rusty Russell and Joe Netti - Can Lightning Network Scale to a Million Channels?So Bitcoinâs Lightning Network exists and works today. Can it scale up to a million channels? Rusty Russell (Blockstream Elements Project, working on c-lightning and the Lightning Spec) and Joe Netti (recently interned at Blockstream) join me to talk about their work on the Million Channels Project. We talk about:
Why the Project was started
Set upÂ
Regtest and Gossip
Routing
Optimisations needed
An update on c-lightning
Links:
Million Channel Blockstream results post: https://eng.blockstream.com/2019/06/24/letting-channels-bloom/Â
Million Channels Project Github: https://github.com/rustyrussell/million-channels-projectÂ
Million Channel Project proposal: https://medium.com/@rusty_light...
2019-08-121h 07Stephan Livera PodcastSLP97 Michael Flaxman - Every Bitcoin Hardware Wallet SucksMichael Flaxman, Bitcoin Educator and Developer joins me in this episode (part of the SLP Hardware Wallet Interview series) to talk about the current state of Bitcoin Hardware Wallets. This episode is a must listen to learn the differences between some of the current popular Hardware Wallets, and give you a framework on how to think about Hardware Wallet security. This will help you think more clearly about how to secure your own bitcoins.Â
We talk:
The current state of hardware wallets
Multi signature is additive
Why you should use Testnet
Secure elements
PSBT
Backups
Shamirâs s...
2019-08-081h 53Stephan Livera PodcastSLP96 Max Hillebrand - Bitcoin Hardware Wallets for NewbiesMax Hillebrand, Bitcoin educator and World Crypto Net broadcaster joins me in this newbie episode to target about good practices with Hardware wallets and what we should think about. We talk:
Why you should not leave your bitcoins on an exchange
How to think about Hardware Wallets
Recommended practices with Hardware wallets and self custody
Next steps for learning
Max Hillebrand links
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HillebrandMaxÂ
World Crypto Net: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCryptoNetworkÂ
Maxâs Personal website: https://towardsliberty.com/Â
HODL Hotline (bitcoin consulting from Max): https://hodlhotline.com/Â
Sponsor links:
Kraken...
2019-08-061h 01Stephan Livera PodcastSLP95 Aleks Svetski - Clashing VisionsAleks Svetski (CEO and co-founder Amber) rejoins me in this episode to talk about the clash of visions:
Trading or HODLingÂ
Buying with a lump sum or DCA - Dollar Cost Averaging
Mindsets around DCA
Libra vs USD vs Bitcoin
Belief systems
Aleks and Amber links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/alekssvetskiÂ
Amber: https://amber.appÂ
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanliveraÂ
Unchained Capital: https://www.unchained-capital.com/?utm_source=Stephan%20Livera&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=AffiliateÂ
Stephan Livera links:
Follow me on twitter: https://twitt...
2019-08-0453 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP94 Roy Sheinfeld - Lightning Network Services for the MassesRoy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez Technology joins me to talk about his view of Bitcoinâs Lightning Network. We touch on a number of topics:
Royâs background in Bitcoin
Why heâs excited about Lightning Network and what problems it can solve
How the Lightning Network will evolve with Lightning Service Providers
What heâs doing with Breez Tech and the Breez app
Neutrino filtering
Roy Sheinfeld links:
Breez Tech Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breez_TechÂ
Breez Technology: Â https://breez.technology/Â
Breez Telegram: https://t.me/breez_lightningÂ
Royâs article âLightning at the end of the Tunnelâ h...
2019-07-311h 02Stephan Livera PodcastSLP93 Raoul Pal - Global Macro Risks and BitcoinRaoul Pal (CEO RealVision and Global Macro Investor) joins me in this episode to discuss the Global Macro risks that he sees, and his perspective on Bitcoin. We talk about the stage of the business cycle that we are in, problems faced by individuals and corporates, and Raoulâs views on Bitcoin.Â
Raoul Pal and Realvision links:
Raoul twitter: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMIÂ
Realvision link: http://realvision.com/freeÂ
Raoul tweet thread: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI/status/1147878009870983169Â
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanliveraÂ
Unchained Capital: https://www.unchain...
2019-07-2959 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP92 Britt Kelly - BTCPayServer documentation, translation & Newbie tipsBritt Kelly joins me for the fourth and final episode in the BTCPayServer interview series.Â
Britt and I chat about:
Getting into Bitcoin and BTCPayServer
What you can learn by contributing
Documentation of BTCPay
Translation of BTCPay
Tips for newbies
Reflections on being a female in Bitcoin and open source
Britt Kelly links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/britttttkellyÂ
Britt Kelly Donation page: https://btcps0.com/apps/2CCRTE84cnbSyEsJVvDxsqq9uUJV/posÂ
SLP BTCPayServer series link:
https://stephanlivera.com/slp-btcpayserver-interview-series/
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm...
2019-07-2553 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP91 Kukks - BTCPayServer architecture and BTC transmuterEpisode 3 in the BTCPayServer series! Kukks, BTCPayServer developer and contributor joins me in this episode to talk about his work. We talk about the way BTCPayServer is structured, and also about the BTC Transmuter (aka fiat bridge), enabling merchants to take Bitcoin payment via BTCPayServer, but receive fiat through an interface with a Bitcoin exchange.Â
We talk:
BTCPayServer Architecture
BTC Transmuter (taking BTC and converting into fiat for the merchant)
Contributing to BTCPayServer
Kukks links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrKukksÂ
Github: https://github.com/kukksÂ
Donate page: https://donate.kukks.org/Â
SLP BTCPayServer seri...
2019-07-2145 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP90 Pavlenex - BTCPayServer for MerchantsEpisode 2 of the SLP BTCPayServer series! Pavlenex (BTCPayServer contributor and Operator of BitcoinShirt.co) joins me to talk about his journey in becoming a bitcoiner, and becoming a BTCPayServer contributor. We talk:
How BTCPayServer helps a merchant accept Bitcoin
Creating BTCPayServer Guides
Cost of running BTCPayServer
BTCPayServer misconceptions
BTCPayServer with Lightning Network
BTCPayServer Merchant Directory
See the other interviews in the series: https://stephanlivera.com/slp-btcpayserver-interview-series/ Â
Pavlenex links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/pavlenexÂ
Website: https://bitcoinshirt.co/Â
BTCPayServer Misconceptions: https://blog.btcpayserver.org/btcpay-misconceptions/
BTCPay vs Third Party Processor https://docs.btcpayserver.org/btcpay-basics/btc...
2019-07-181h 01Stephan Livera PodcastSLP89 Rockstar Dev - BTCPayServer, Tor crowdfunding, and RockstarismRockstar Developer joins me to talk about his experiences in open source development, working on BTCPayServer, Tor crowdfunding, and his philosophy of Rockstarism.Â
We talk:Â
Open source vs closed source development
BTCPayServer and the community
BTCPayServer benefits
Tor crowdfunding
Rockstarism philosophy
Experiences with hyperinflation
Rockstar and BTCPayServer links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/r0ckstardevÂ
BTCPayServer: Â https://btcpayserver.org/Â
Tor Crowdfunding project: https://bitcoinfortor.torproject.net/Â
SLP BTCPayServer series link:
SLP BTCPayServer series page: https://stephanlivera.com/?p=1228
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanliveraÂ
Unchain...
2019-07-1553 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP88 Conner Brown - Bitcoin is Money, not PaymentsConner Brown joins me in this episode to talk about his journey of learning about Bitcoin and why Bitcoin should be thought of as money, not payments. We talk about:
How he came to learn about Bitcoin
His journey coming from the Bcash world view to the Bitcoiner viewÂ
Common pitfalls in learning or reasoning about Bitcoin
Dealing with Ripplecoin shills
Conner Brown links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ConnerBrown_Â
Article - Bitcoin has no intrinsic value: https://medium.com/coinmonks/bitcoin-has-no-intrinsic-value-and-thats-great-e6994adbfe0fÂ
Sponsor links:
Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_med...
2019-07-1457 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP87 Per Bylund - The Problem of ProductionAssistant Professor and Records-Johnston Professor of Free Enterprise at Oklahoma State University, at the OSU School of Entrepreneurship, and Fellow at the Mises Institute - Per Bylund joins me in this episode to talk about his book on the theory of the firm:
What was wrong with the theory of the firm before
Firms as islands of productivity
Capital Theory
What happens to firms over time
Per Bylund links:
Per Bylund Twitter:https://twitter.com/PerBylundÂ
The Problem of Production Book: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Production-Routledge-Heterodox-Economics/dp/1848935293Â
Per Bylund website: http://www.perbylund.com/Â
Earlier episode wit...
2019-07-1054 minStephan Livera PodcastSLP71 Stephan Livera - Intro to Bitcoin Austrian thoughtOn listener request, I fly solo for this episode to give Bitcoin newbies and Bitcoin intermediate listeners an overview on 'Bitcoin Austrian' thought. Learn why students of the Austrian school of economics are well placed to understand Bitcoin:
How money arises on the market as most saleable good
Why Bitcoin isn't a scam
'Intrinsic value'
Blockchains and social scalability
Bitcoin and Austrian thinkers worth listening to and reading
Make sure you share this episode with your friends who are struggling to understand Bitcoin!Â
Links:Â
Vijay Boyapati The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://medium.com/@vi...
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