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Stephan 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.Takeaways🔸BTC Prague reflects the changing sentiment of Bit...2025-04-2244 min

Stephan 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 01

Stephan 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. 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 min

Stephan 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. 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 03

Stephan Livera PodcastBitcoin Custody & Proof of Reserves with Alexander Leishman SLP604 With growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin through custodians, investors will demand transparency through ‘Proof of Reserves’. Alexander Leishman, CEO & CTO, River joins me to discuss more of the institutional adoption of Bitcoin, Coinbase’s 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)Sébastien 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: Bitcoin mining in the DRC Bitcoin mining in Oman Using various forms of energy 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 min

Stephan 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. We’re chatting about: The problem of FATF Who are they? How did this organisation form? What impacts they’re 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 Simon’s article: Law suit Bitonic Stephan’s 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: Jeff’s 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 – Bitcoin & Acting Locally Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl...2022-05-1942 min

Stephan 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 Stephan’s 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 min

Stephan 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. Eric’s 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 02

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP309 Easy CoinJoin Use For Desktop Is Here With Sparrow Wallet with Craig RawCraig Raw, founder of Sparrow Wallet rejoins me on the show to talk about the latest: easy coinjoin for the desktop is now here with whirlpool being integrated into Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet might well make coinjoin much more accessible to users interested in bitcoin privacy. Craig and I chat: Latest updates How Whirlpool in Sparrow works STONEWALL privacy preserving spends in Sparrow Implications of having multiple whirlpool clients Electrum server back ends for Sparrow Wallet business models Links: Twitter: @craigraw Twitter: @SparrowWallet Site: Sparrow Bittcoin Wallet - SparrowWallet.com Article: Mixing with Whirlpool 2021-10-0454 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP308 Philip Glazman - Scaling Exchanges With Lightning And Lightning User ProfilesPhilip Glazman of River, a bitcoin only exchange in the US joins me on the show to talk about the process of using lightning as an exchange. We talk about: Experiences with lightning over the years User profiles and how customers use lightning with River Customer education Swap services Lightning and Liquid comparison Technical overview Links: Twitter: @philipglazman Article: Scaling Lightning Network at River - River.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...2021-10-0158 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP307 Becoming A Lightning Routing Node Operator with Jestopher and Tony of AmbossJestopher and Tony of the Amboss website and project join me on the show to talk about the journey of becoming a lightning routing node operator, tips and resources. We chat: Routing on lightning Selecting channel partners Channel management Tooling available to help routing nodes Calculating fees and rebalancing LN communities growing Links: Jestopher: @Jestopher_BTC Tony: @tonyioi Site: Amboss Space - Lightning Network Explorer Other resources: What Makes a Good Routing Node Four Tips For Running A Profitable Lightning Network Node Lightning Liquidity Management Guide Prior episodes: SLP135 Suheb – Ma...2021-09-2858 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP304 Is The Bitcoin Infinity Meme Wrong? With Knut SvanholmKnut Svanholm, Bitcoin writer joins me on the show to chat about why you are not prepared for hyperbitcoinisation, and various concepts such as adoption, what it might look like, and the infinity meme. Is the infinity meme wrong? I believe it is, but listen in to Knut and I discussing it! Links: Twitter: @knutsvanholm Article: You Are Not Prepared - Citadel 21 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...2021-09-141h 02

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP302 SeedSigner - Bitcoin multi sig security under $50SeedSigner, pseudonymous creator of the SeedSigner project joins me to talk about his work creating a low cost, accessible, DIY style hardware device that can be part of your multi sig quorum with wallets/coordinators like Specter Desktop, Sparrow Wallet, Blue Wallet. This product was actually inspired by an earlier episode with Michael Flaxman. We chat: Inspiration for the project Low cost Accessibility Technical skill required QR codes Support Being a project vs product Links: github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner Twitter: @SeedSigner Seedsigner.com Relevant episodes: SLP215 10X Your Bitcoin Security with Multisig ...2021-08-231h 06

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP301 Bitcoin Mining Pools Decentralised? A Discussion with Pavel Moravec of SlushPool & Ryan Ellis of Laurentia PoolHow should Bitcoin mining be structured? Pavel Moravec of SlushPool (Braiins) and Ryan Ellis of Laurentia Pool join me to chat. We discuss: Why pools exist How to structure mining pools Trade offs around decentralisation of pools Coinbase payouts vs other ways Lightning payouts Scalability for mining pools Stratum v2 Links: Pavel Moravec: @mor_pav Braiins Twitter: @braiins_systems Braiins site: Braiins.com | Bitcoin Mining Company Laurentia Pool Twitter: @laurentiapool Site: LaurentiaPool.org Laurentia pool post: Laurentia Pool: Pooled “Decentralization” Braiins twitter thread on decentralisation: https://twitter.com/braiins_systems/status/1423291322128011264 Sponsors: Hodl Hodl Lend...2021-08-181h 24

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP300 Adam Back Bitcoin, Privacy & Censorship ResistanceAdam Back, CEO of Blockstream, cryptographer and privacy advocate, inventor of Hashcash and cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper rejoins me on the show. We chat: Regulatory environment for Bitcoin vs building ‘Crypto wars’ in the 90s Proof of Work Bitcoin privacy Confidential Transactions in Liquid and for Bitcoin Trade offs involved Blockstream satellite base station Bitcoin development Previous episode: SLP 42 Adam Back, CEO Of Blockstream - Blockstream Satellite, Tim May, Bitcoin Privacy Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan Livera links:2021-08-131h 12

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP299 Adam O - Bitcoin Optionality for Oil & GasAdam O of Upstream Data joins me to talk about the massive opportunity for energy producers and Bitcoin mining. We chat about: The opportunity for Oil & Gas with Bitcoin Optionality The necessity of fossil fuels ESG Bitcoin Mining Council Bitcoin lobbying Adam links: Twitter: @denverbitcoin Site: Upstream Data Prior/relevant episode: SLP284 Steve Barbour – Bitcoin & Fossil Fuels vs Fiat Maxis 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 @steph...2021-08-121h 19

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP298 Rusty Russell - Lightning Offers / BOLT12: The next big thing in Lightning?Offers might be the next big idea for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Rusty Russell of Blockstream, working on the lightning spec and on c-lightning rejoins me to chat: Current invoices today vs Offers New use cases enabled e.g. static QR donation Refunds Recurring payments ‘Speaking lightning’ Offers vs LN URL What’s next Links: Twitter: @Rusty_twit Site: Bolt12.org 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: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podc...2021-08-091h 13

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP297 Ergo - Chain Surveil Yourself!Have you wondered about Bitcoin privacy or chain surveillance and how it’s done? Or how to defend against it? This is the episode for you, as Ergo of OXT Research (Part of Samourai Wallet) rejoins me on the show to talk: Background on bitcoin transactions How Bitcoin surveillance works Peel chains and wallet clustering How to counter it in practice Ergo links: Twitter: @ErgoBTC Telegram: @ErgoBTC Guide: Understanding Bitcoin Privacy with OXT — Part 1/4 Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan...2021-08-051h 17

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP296 Saifedean Ammous - The Biggest Fiat MalinvestmentSaifedean Ammous, author of the Bitcoin Standard and the upcoming book, The Fiat standard rejoins me on the show for an illuminating episode where we explore various ideas: What bitcoin really replaces Thinking about inflationary costs infinity/21M - is it wrong? Cultural impacts of fiat money Malinvestments and where the biggest ones lie The hyperbitcoinized world Saifedean Links: Twitter: @saifedean Site: Saifedean.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...2021-08-031h 26

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP295 John Lee Quigley Why Bitcoin Mining Is Shifting to North AmericaHistorically, Bitcoin Mining as an industry was dominated by China. John Lee Quigley (formerly of Compass Mining, and now independently consulting and writing) rejoins me on the show to talk about his recent report on the state of Bitcoin mining. We talk about the various factors going into this generational shift. Listen to this episode to understand some of the dynamics, gleaned from John’s in depth research and interviews on the subject. We chat: Historical reasons for China’s dominance Why its changing now Mining equipment upgrade cycle Capital market access Regulatory certainty Downsides of this shift Joh...2021-07-2755 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP294 Lyn Alden - Inflation, Debt, and Energy MarketsLyn Alden of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy rejoins me on the show to talk about macro updates and Bitcoin. We chat: CPI rises to 5.4% and inflation Govt debt and the likely govt responses Why and how they keep the party going Oil & Gas Bull case Energy and the need for baseload power Stablecoins & why Bitcoin is different People are sleeping on the Lightning Network Links: Twitter: @LynAldenContact Article: The Case for a Longer-Term Oil and Gas Bull Market Other episodes: SLP232 Lyn Alden - Bitcoin As Emerging Store Of Value SLP291 Caitlin Long Stablecoins, Bi...2021-07-221h 10

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP293 Greg Foss The Debt Problem You Can’t 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 08

Stephan 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 02

Stephan 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 there’s 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_ 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 16

Stephan 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 18

Stephan 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 Bitcoin’s path forward What’s coming next from Lightning Labs Laolu links: Twitter: @roasbeef 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 30

Stephan 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: @FriarHass Bitcoin Magazine articles by Hass: Bitcoin Magazine: Hass McCook Article: The True Believer’s Handbook — Tithing The Church of Bitcoin Prior episode: SLP12 - Bitcoin Mining And Energy, With Hass McCook Spons...2021-07-0156 min

Stephan 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 “Hoffline” Site: CoinCorner.com Article: Bitcoin Core Development on Windows — A Step by Step Guide Article: Bitcoin Core Development on MacOS — 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 min

Stephan 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 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP285 Jeff Booth Bitcoin vs Fiat “Extend and Pretend”Jeff 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 min

Stephan 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 isn’t 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 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP283 Alex Gladstein Bitcoin: Who’s For Freedom, and Who’s 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 min

Stephan 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 we’re 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 03

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP281 Cory Klippsten - Bitcoin Is For Everyone, Swan Bitcoin $1B run rate, Bitcoiner Ventures, Elon’s 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 Musk’s 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 min

Stephan 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: @BTCxZelko Pavel: @pajasevi Ronin telegram chat: RoninDojoUI Sponsors:...2021-05-311h 04

Stephan 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 min

Stephan 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 they’re creating a new organization, and why Bitcoin development funding shouldn’t 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 05

Stephan 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: @bitentrepreneur 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 min

Stephan 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 it’s 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 11

Stephan 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 Čapek – Stratum v2 Bitcoin Mining Protocol SLP257 Matt Corallo – Bitcoin Soft Fork Activation, Taproot, and Playing Chick...2021-05-1356 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP274 William Clemente III - Bitcoin’s Great ConsolidationWilliam Clemente III joins me to talk about analyzing Bitcoin on-chain and why we’re 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 – How Many Bitcoins Are Being HODLed? SLP64 Tuur Demeester – What is Bitcoin Worth? A Bitcoin Valuation Framework SLP223 Preston Pysh - Bitcoi...2021-05-1157 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP273 Andy Edstrom - Bitcoin and Leverage: Don’t Get RektAndy Edstrom rejoins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin, leverage, and not getting Rekt! We chat: What’s 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: @edstromandrew 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 04

Stephan 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 ‘sticky wages’ 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 13

Stephan 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, ‘The Last Days of Satoshi’. We talk about various ideas: What Satoshi’s image was in the early community How things changed as Bitcoin got bigger Mistakes and bugs early in Bitcoin’s 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 02

Stephan 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: Bitcoin’s 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 07

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP269 Jack Mallers - Bitcoin Wins Because It Is OpenJack Mallers of Strike rejoins me on the show to talk about what he’s working on and how Bitcoin wins. We chat: Visiting El Salvador and financial access Bitcoin remittance market Why fiat fintech can’t 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 05

Stephan 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 Signal’s 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 09

Stephan 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 – Bitcoin & our Deflationary Future SLP186 Joseph Salerno - Bitcoin and How Money Arises SLP153 Philipp Bagus – What Most People Get Wrong Abou...2021-04-1354 min

Stephan 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 ‘fair share’ of Bitcoin. Don’t 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 02

Stephan 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 ‘digital sherpa’ for your family and friends. Dealing with “I don’t have anything to hide” Password managers Nextcloud Yunohost Self hosting Bitcoin Diverter links: Twitter: @Diverter_noKYC Article: Becoming Uncle Jim Article: Uncle Jim’s 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 min

Stephan 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 Bitcoin’s 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 28

Stephan 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 10

Stephan 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 Bitcoin’s 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 22

Stephan 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 min

Stephan 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 Glassnode’s 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 “2% of accounts control 95% of bitcoin” Links: Twitter: @n3ocortex Twitter: @glassnode Site: Glassnode.com Article: 78% of the Bitcoin Supply is Not Liquid Article: No, Bitcoin Ownership is not Highly Concentrated – But Whale...2021-03-111h 17

Stephan 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 19

Stephan 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 it’ll be huge! We chat: Bitcoin 2021 and the guests The feeling of live conferences Bitcoin Magazine content Bitcoin’s growth in recent years Bitcoin culture David Bailey links: Twitter: @DavidFBailey Bitcoin 2021 conference Bitcoin Magazine UTXO Management Prior episode: SLP61 David Bailey – 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 03

Stephan 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 – 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 min

Stephan 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 18

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP253 Samson Mow Blockstream Jade, Liquid & Bitcoin MiningSamson Mow CSO of Blockstream rejoins me on the show to chat about what’s 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 min

Stephan 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 02

Stephan 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. You’ll 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 we’re 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 # 249–Bitcoin Patents & Open Crypto AllianceKinsella on Liberty Podcast, Episode 320. From my recent appearance on Stephan Livera’s 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 min

Stephan 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 min

Stephan 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 – Intellectual Property, Bitcoin, and Internet Censorship, with Stephan Kinsella SLP211 Steve Lee – Bitcoin Grants, Design & Crypto Patents (COPA) Sp...2021-02-0543 min

Stephan 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 he’s 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 06

Stephan 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 Ken’s 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/ (code LIVERA for discount) Twitter: @zachherbert Twitter: @KenOfFoundation Twitter: @FOUNDATIONdvcs Relevant epi...2020-12-211h 03

Stephan 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 12

Stephan 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 Saifedean’s 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 05

Stephan 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, Shamir’s secret sharing, and how Unchained are applying Bitcoin to financial services. We talk: Multisig Vaults Open sourced multisig software Hermit - Shamir’s 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 15

Stephan 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 02

Stephan 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 06

Stephan 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 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP109 Preston Pysh - How To Think About Bitcoin as an InvestorPreston Pysh, co-host of The Investor’s 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: Preston’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh The Investor’s Podcast: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/ Sponsor links: Kraken: http...2019-09-241h 01

Stephan 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 Shamir’s 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 26

Stephan 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 04

Stephan 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: Diogo’s 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 min

Stephan 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 06

Stephan 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 11

Stephan 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 won’t 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 min

Stephan 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 02

Stephan 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/ (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 01

Stephan 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 world’s first bitcoin hardware wallet. We talk about: Making the world’s first bitcoin hardware wallet SLIP39 and Shamir’s secret sharing Multi signature support Airgapping Privacy Bitcoin-only firmware FIDO2 authentication Pavol Rusnak and Trezor links: Pavol’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/pavolrusnak Trezor website: https://trezor.io/ (PROMO CODE: SLP100 for discount, valid for one week) Trezor Twitter: https://twitter.com/trezor Trezor Github: https://github.com/trezor SLIP 39 github: https://github.com/sa...2019-08-191h 06

Stephan 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 Bitcoin’s user interface better for users who want to do multi sig or interact with hardware wallets using Bitcoin Core. We talk: Andrew’s 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 17

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP98 Rusty Russell and Joe Netti - Can Lightning Network Scale to a Million Channels?So Bitcoin’s 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 up 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/ Million Channels Project Github: https://github.com/rustyrussell/million-channels-project Million Channel Project proposal: https://medium.com/@rusty_light...2019-08-121h 07

Stephan 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. We talk: The current state of hardware wallets Multi signature is additive Why you should use Testnet Secure elements PSBT Backups Shamir’s s...2019-08-081h 53

Stephan 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/HillebrandMax World Crypto Net: https://www.youtube.com/user/WorldCryptoNetwork Max’s Personal website: https://towardsliberty.com/ HODL Hotline (bitcoin consulting from Max): https://hodlhotline.com/ Sponsor links: Kraken...2019-08-061h 01

Stephan 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 HODLing 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/alekssvetski Amber: https://amber.app Sponsor links: Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanlivera Unchained Capital: https://www.unchained-capital.com/?utm_source=Stephan%20Livera&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=Affiliate Stephan Livera links: Follow me on twitter: https://twitt...2019-08-0453 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP94 Roy Sheinfeld - Lightning Network Services for the MassesRoy Sheinfeld, CEO of Breez Technology joins me to talk about his view of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. We touch on a number of topics: Roy’s background in Bitcoin Why he’s excited about Lightning Network and what problems it can solve How the Lightning Network will evolve with Lightning Service Providers What he’s doing with Breez Tech and the Breez app Neutrino filtering Roy Sheinfeld links: Breez Tech Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breez_Tech Breez Technology: https://breez.technology/ Breez Telegram: https://t.me/breez_lightning Roy’s article “Lightning at the end of the Tunnel” h...2019-07-311h 02

Stephan 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 Raoul’s views on Bitcoin. Raoul Pal and Realvision links: Raoul twitter: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI Realvision link: http://realvision.com/free Raoul tweet thread: https://twitter.com/RaoulGMI/status/1147878009870983169 Sponsor links: Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=stephanlivera Unchained Capital: https://www.unchain...2019-07-2959 min

Stephan Livera PodcastSLP92 Britt Kelly - BTCPayServer documentation, translation & Newbie tipsBritt Kelly joins me for the fourth and final episode in the BTCPayServer interview series. 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/britttttkelly Britt Kelly Donation page: https://btcps0.com/apps/2CCRTE84cnbSyEsJVvDxsqq9uUJV/pos 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 min

Stephan 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. We talk: BTCPayServer Architecture BTC Transmuter (taking BTC and converting into fiat for the merchant) Contributing to BTCPayServer Kukks links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MrKukks Github: https://github.com/kukks Donate page: https://donate.kukks.org/ SLP BTCPayServer seri...2019-07-2145 min

Stephan 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/ Pavlenex links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pavlenex Website: https://bitcoinshirt.co/ BTCPayServer Misconceptions: https://blog.btcpayserver.org/btcpay-misconceptions/ BTCPay vs Third Party Processor https://docs.btcpayserver.org/btcpay-basics/btc...2019-07-181h 01

Stephan 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. We talk: 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/r0ckstardev BTCPayServer: https://btcpayserver.org/ Tor Crowdfunding project: https://bitcoinfortor.torproject.net/ 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=stephanlivera Unchain...2019-07-1553 min

Stephan 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 view Common pitfalls in learning or reasoning about Bitcoin Dealing with Ripplecoin shills Conner Brown links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ConnerBrown_ Article - Bitcoin has no intrinsic value: https://medium.com/coinmonks/bitcoin-has-no-intrinsic-value-and-thats-great-e6994adbfe0f Sponsor links: Kraken: http://www.kraken.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_med...2019-07-1457 min

Stephan 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/PerBylund The Problem of Production Book: https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Production-Routledge-Heterodox-Economics/dp/1848935293 Per Bylund website: http://www.perbylund.com/ Earlier episode wit...2019-07-1054 min

Stephan 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! Links: Vijay Boyapati The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://medium.com/@vi...2019-05-1558 min