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Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS16 E62: Abdel's Updates on Starkware & ZK STARKs AdoptionAbdel is one of the most prolific developers in the Zero Knowledge space. Since our conversation in September, he was able to accomplish so much that he requested another interview to talk about it. So what happened with ZK STARKs that is so important?
Time stamps:
00:01:04 Podcast Introduction & Sponsor Acknowledgments
00:02:15 Vlad's Rant on Bitcoin Media & Podcast Landscape
00:03:24 Bitcoin Takeover Podcast Mission & Seven-Year Anniversary
00:04:39 Transition to Abdel’s Updates & ZK-STARKS
00:05:44 Abdel’s Zcash & Bitcoin Proposals
00:07:00 Comparing Bitcoin and Zcash Community Reactions
00:08:36 Altcoins as Experimentation Grounds
00:11:23 Scaling, Rollups, and Drivechains
00:13:10 Abdel’s Proposal for Native STARK Verification
00:17:19 Zcash’s TDE and Layer 2 Possibil...
2025-12-172h 32
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS16 E53: Xenu on Bitcoin Culture & Moreno vs ZcashXenu is the anti-moonboy: someone who is deeply dedicated to promoting digital money as something that you use to purchase goods & services, and a black market connoisseur. In this episode, we talk about Bitcoin & tackle the Moreno vs Zcash debate.
Time stamps:
00:01:46 - Welcome to Bitcoin Takeover podcast
00:01:52 - Vlad introduces himself and Xenu
00:02:06 - Debating Zcash vs Monero
00:02:44 - Xenu thanks Vlad
00:03:36 - AI and aesthetics discussion
00:03:41 - Vlad sold XMR for ZEC and Zano
00:04:31 - Zano as CryptoNote fork
00:05:18 - Bitcoin as speculative asset
00:06:55 - Satoshi white paper vs Michael Saylor
00:09:24 - Ordinals and blockchain data
00:10:11 - Filters...
2025-10-274h 18
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS16 E22: J-Dog on Counterparty & Bitcoin TokensJ-Dog is the former maintainer of Bitcoin's Counterparty protocol – a role which he fulfilled for about 8 years. Under his stewardship, XCP witnessed the creation of legendary collections such as Spells of Genesis, Rare Pepes, and Fake Rares – even my Bitcoin Heads and Leftist Tears were created when he was the lead developer and he provided some useful advice.
Today, J-Dog builds the FreeWallet.io Counterparty wallet and the TokenScan.io blockchain explorer (formerly Xchain.io). He maintains opinions which diverge from those of current maintainer Adam Krellenstein (who joined the show in S16 E14) and even claims that the Counterparty prot...
2025-04-292h 07
Citizen Web3 PodcastCost of Education, Unbanking the Banked and One Coin to Rule Them All with Vlad Costea
This episode of the #citizenweb3 podcast features Vlad Costea from the Bitcoin Takeover
Vlad Costea highlights the disconnect between the market and media narratives, emphasizing the value of learning through writing and the potential of decentralized systems. He envisions a future where Bitcoin survives, governance becomes more reasonable, and individuals focus on improving the world around them.
On the Bitcoin Takeover podcast, you'll hear directly from the builders and innovators driving Bitcoin's future and value. Discover the projects and ideas set to radically improve Bitcoin, presented by the minds shaping its success.
We...
2024-09-191h 04
Monero TalkMoneroTopia24 MC & Discussing Why He Is Stacking Privacy Coins w/ Vlad Costea | EPI 321Any donation is greatly appreciated!
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TODAY'S SHOW: Douglas Tuman interviews Vlad Costea of the Bitcoin Takeover podcast.
Vlad discusses his recent interest in privacy coins like Monero and his 'Freedom Gains Fund' where he is investing in these coins to outperform Bitcoin. He expresses frustration with the lack of privacy and fungibility in Bitcoin, and the resistance from Bitcoin maximalists to implement these features. Watch as Vlad shares...
2024-08-252h 12
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS15 E51: Mike Carson on Impervious & Spaces Domains on BitcoinMike Carson is the CEO of Impervious (and Friendster): a Bitcoin-native ZK proof-native protocol which allows for scalable domain registrations on the Bitcoin blockchain. In this episode, he explains how & why he decided to disrupt ICANN.
Time stamps:
Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:41)
Importance of Digital Identity (00:02:44)
Overview of Spaces (00:05:25)
Development of Spaces (00:06:38)
Historical Context of Domain Names (00:08:38)
Challenges with Namecoin (00:10:02)
Censorship and Domain Ownership (00:12:49)
Technical Limitations of Ethereum (00:13:52)
Value of Impervious Spaces (00:17:27)
Functionality of Spaces (00:18:33)
Auction Mechanism Explained (00:19:58)
Sponsor Introduction (00:21:05)
Vlad introduces the episode's sponsors, Sideshift & Starkware
Concatenation Opcode Discussion (00:22:26)
Domain Access Query (00:23:29)
Decentralized Naming System Details (00:23:43)
Integration with Existing...
2024-08-221h 09
Outlaw Crypto PodcastVlad Costea, Privacy Coins, Episode 2, Season 2, Outlaw Crypto PodcastIn episode 2 of the second season of the Outlaw Crypto Podcast, I am happy to welcome Vlad Costea, host of the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast. Vlad joined me to talk about his recent conversion to a privacy coin focused Bitcoiner.
Follow Vlad on Twitter: https://x.com/TheVladCostea
Listen to his podcast, Bitcoin Takeover: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/audio/
2024-08-072h 16
Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine"2023 Year in Review with Vlad CosteaCar talks with Vlad Costea of Bitcoin Takeover, delving into their top three stories of 2023. The conversation first turns to the development of BlackRock's ETF, a major step forward in mainstream financial institutions embracing Bitcoin. They then discuss BitVM, highlighting its potential to revolutionize Bitcoin as we know it. The third key topic they explore is the integration of AI in Bitcoin, a cutting-edge advancement poised to redefine the decentralized market. Additionally, they touch upon significant developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the Liquid network and advancements in Fedi, Lightning, and ARK.
topics:
blackrock etf
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2023-12-2156 min
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS14 E21: Rafael Cordon on How Bitcoin Saved the Elections in Guatemala with OpenTimeStampsBitcoin has recently fixed the presidential elections in Guatemala. How so? Rafael Cordon of Simple Proof is here to explain all about the power of OpenTimeStamps and how they can leverage the Bitcoin blockchain to prove that something really happened.
(00:01:12) Rafael Cordon discusses the use of Bitcoin in the Guatemalan elections to prevent fraud and uphold the integrity of digital information.
(00:03:39) Rafael explains the OpenTimeStamps protocol created by Peter Todd, which enables anyone to timestamp documents on the Bitcoin blockchain and store a hash using a Merkle tree.
(00:08:47) Rafael describes how Simple Proof integrates with the preliminary result transmission system...
2023-11-221h 04
La Sauce BitcoinLa Sauce Bitcoin #22 - Pourquoi commencer un podcast Bitcoin, les plus grandes sources de FUD du Bitcoin et le magazine Bitcoin Takeover Podcast avec Vlad CosteaPour le 22e épisode de La Sauce Bitcoin, j'ai accueilli Vlad Costea, un Bitcoiner originaire de la Roumanie. Vlad est l'hôte du podcast "Bitcoin Takeover".
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4. Comment est l'état du Bitcoin et de l'ind...
2023-11-161h 36
Crypto Conversion PodcastIs Bitcoin A New Religion? Vlad Costea Talks Bitcoin Maximalism & Eastern ChristianityWelcome back to another amazing episode! Please like, comment, review, subscribe, and be sure to hit the bell on YouTube for notifications when new videos arrive!
In this edition of the Crypto Conversion Podcast the team is happy to welcome on Vlad Costea, the man behind Bitcoin Takeover, where they discuss and write about various topics of Bitcoin, development in the space and the culture surrounding it. Discussions in this episode include why the influencer community around Bitcoin is off base, Andrew Tate, where the direction of Bitcoin culture is going and much more...
2023-10-241h 19
The 84 Million PodcastEp. 7 Vlad Costea on Understanding Litecoin through the Study of BitcoinVlad Costea is the host of The Bitcoin Takeover Podcast which is now in its fifth year. He's the publisher of the BTCTKVR in-print and digital mag. He's a former volunteer at The Litecoin Foundation, one of Litecoin's early community content writers, and has assisted in the past with developing LiteWallet. In addition to his digital platforms, Vlad has spoken at Bitcoin and crypto-centric conferences and events. Vlad is a self-described Bitcoin Maximalist yet not a Bitcoin Conservative, both titles we discuss in this episode. He's the go-to source for tracking the Supra Cycle and can be found on...
2023-10-121h 18The 84 Million PodcastEp. 7 Vlad Costea on Understanding Litecoin through the Study of BitcoinVlad Costea is the host of The Bitcoin Takeover Podcast which is now in its fifth year. He's the publisher of the BTCTKVR in-print and digital mag. He's a former volunteer at The Litecoin Foundation, one of Litecoin's early community content writers, and has assisted in the past with developing LiteWallet. In addition to his digital platforms, Vlad has spoken at Bitcoin and crypto-centric conferences and events. Vlad is a self-described Bitcoin Maximalist yet not a Bitcoin Conservative, both titles we discuss in this episode. He's the go-to source for tracking the Supra Cycle and can be found on...
2023-10-121h 18
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS14 E8: Fadi Barbàra on DMix & Bitcoin PrivacyFadi Barbàra is a researcher from the University of Turin who works on Bitcoin privacy. His new project, DMix, promises to offer better privacy than CoinJoins by integrating a pre-mix transaction that makes use of Taproot multisigs.
Fadi's background and introduction (00:02:11) Discussion about Fadi Barbara's work on DMix and Bitcoin privacy, his research in Turin at a state-funded university, and his journey into Bitcoin.
Explanation of DMix and how it works (00:10:13) Overview of DMix as a two-transaction protocol, the use of CoinJoin in the second transaction, and the three-phase process of the mix.
The transaction threshold signature (00:14:40) Explanation of h...
2023-08-171h 27Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS14 E5: Ben Arc on LNBits and NostrBen Arc is one of the most prolific builders in Bitcoin. He created LNBits – a simple Lightning wallet project which seeks to be the Wordpress of Bitcoin thanks to its modularity and openness to plugins. Ben is also one of the founding fathers of Nostr.
The birth of Nostr [00:01:31] Ben Arc discusses the origins of Nostr and how Fiatjaf came up with the name. He also mentions why the project has potential.
Exploring music sharing on Nostr [00:03:12] Ben Arc expresses interest in building a music sharing platform on Nostr and discusses the modularity of NIPs.
Expanding the use of Nostr [00:07:19] Be...
2023-07-2153 min
Discovering BitcoinDiscovering Bitcoin with Vlad CosteaEpisode Twenty feat. Vlad Costea, host and founder of the Bitcoin Takeover podcast and magazine.
We discuss:
Vlad's Bitcoin origin story
Early Distractions
Thinking Independently
Academic Dissonance
Unpacking Citadel Theory
Heaps More
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Bitcoin Takeover
Twitter
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YUGE thanks to Vlad for spending his scarce time and finite energy telling the tale of how he Discovered Bitcoin.
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2023-05-181h 24Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS9 E10: David St-Onge on Bitcoin BooksWhen he began researching Bitcoin, David St-Onge decided to purchase and read some of the most popular books on the topic. In this interview, he rates the one that he liked the most and makes recommendations about where you should begin your journey.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro (the exchange where you only trade with honest money) and Wasabi (the bitcoin wallet that's optimized to protect your network-level and transaction privacy).
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
1:41 Presentation
3:48 David’s book reading frenzy
7:49 Mastering Blockchain
11:58 Tokenomics
14:29 Stray Dog visits
15:08 Tokenomics (continued)
16:00 Mastering Bitcoin
19:16 David’s motivations to write his book
20:51 Programming Bitcoin
22:43 The...
2021-09-171h 52
Bitrefill's To the Moon PodcastVlad Costea - Full Interview - To the Moon 18This is the full interview with Vlad Costea, host of the BTCTKVR podcast. Vlad discusses a lot of Bitcoin-centric topics like how he discovered BTC, Taproot, the Lightning Network, RGB, runing a node, how to be a self-sovereign first class Bitcoin citizen, the mining industry and mining at home, and of course, his work on his groundbreaking podcast, BTCTKVR.
Follow Vlad on social media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheVladCostea
Facebook: https://facebook.com/bitcointakeover
Instagram: @vlad.btctkvr
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bitcointakeover
Website...
2021-07-2658 min
Bitrefill's To the Moon PodcastPt.1 Vlad Costea of BTCTKVR, on how found BTC, & why he is so bullish - To the Moon 18In part 1, Vlad Costea host of the BTCTKVR podcast, joins us, and describes how he first learned about Bitcoin, and how it took several attempts to fully understand its significance. He also discusses his enthusiasm for Taproot and why he is just so bullish on Bitcoin for the future.
Vlad also discusses mining, Marathon's recent AML/KYC only block, China's recent crackdown, and mining at home as a way to keep Bitcoin decentralized. He also discusses the tendency for many Bitcoiners to use custodial services, and the impact this might have on user sovereignty.
2021-07-2123 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS9 E2: Vlad Zamfir on the Philosophy of Absurdism & Szabo's LawVlad Zamfir is known as an independent thinker who is often perceived as dangerously blasphemous by his critics. In this episode, we talk about the philosophy of absurdism, CBDCs, privacy, immutability, code is law, and Nick Szabo's legacy.
This episode is sponsored by Vaultoro and Wasabi wallet.
More info and time stamps: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/s9-e2-vlad-zamfir-on-the-philosophy-of-absurdism-szabos-law/
2021-06-261h 43Bitcoin Takeover PodcastBTCTKVR Radio Music, Vol. 1Featuring Bitcoin-related songs by Czino, Richard La, DJ J Scrilla, Phil Gibson, Crypto Contagion, Renegade Investor, Vlad Costea, Zhou Tonged, Lord Snooty of Bitcoin, Cryptoraptor, Pleb Music, and Guywithafork. Sponsored by Vaultoro & BitBox02!
Full playlist: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/bitcoin-takeover-radio-3-music-only-edition-for-the-weekend/
2021-06-0258 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E10: Hodlonaut & Katia on Cats, Music & FilmsHodlonaut & Katia are one of Bitcoin's most popular and beloved couples. But when they don't run the Citadel21 operations, they watch 1980s films and enjoy electronic music. In this episode, they talk about their preferences & express their cat-like views.
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2020-12-251h 44Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E9: Koleya Karringten on Combustion Heating SystemsKoleya Karringten is best known in the Bitcoin space for her executive director role in the Canadian Blockchain Consortium. But her main job involves designing combustion heating systems for aviation and construction.
In this episode, we talk about Koleya's background, her volunteering work, and the role of freedom and science pandemic-induced lockdowns.
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2020-12-251h 20Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E8: Charlie Lee on Video Games, Star Wars & InvestingMost people know Charlie Lee as the creator of Litecoin or one of the major investors in Bitcoin companies. But in this episode, Charlie talks about his love for video games and Star Wars. We go way back to the days of the NES & 1990s PC gaming!
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2020-12-251h 29Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E7: John Carvalho on Music, Art & Video GamesWhen he doesn't do Bitcoin stuff, John Carvalho enjoys writing and listening to music, as well as playing video games. In this episode, the Lightning business developer that nobody asks for tells more about how he almost became a punk rock star.
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2020-12-251h 56Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E6: Car Golzalez on Podcasting, Music & IntegrityCar Golzalez is best known for doing Bitcoin-related research during his Thriller Podcast. But in his spare time, he enjoys listening to Bob Dylan albums and has some very interesting opinions on some of the more obscure and underrated albums.
We also talk about what it's like to be an ethical podcaster in a space where most people seem to shamelessly enjoy every financial benefit while maintaining a shady reputation.
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2020-12-252h 32Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E5: SpaceBull on Art, Women & The Motorola RAZR Flip PhoneSpaceBull is best known as the creative director of Bull Bitcoin. But in his spare time, he enjoys pushing his creative boundaries and taking inspiration from the voluptuous beauty of women. Also, SpaceBull is a big fan of the Motorola RAZR.
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2020-12-251h 30Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS7 E4: Mario Gibney on Psychedelics, Video Games & AddictionWhen asked to described himself in a phrase, Unhashed Podcast co-host Mario Gibney said "Super Mario likes eating his mushroom". In this episode, we talk about psychedelics, video games, and the addiction factor involved in both.
2020-12-251h 34
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E11: Joshua Scigala on Bitcoin and GoldJoshua Scigala has been searching for Bitcoin long before it was actually launched. And as a gold enthusiast, he has always seen the two scarce commodities as complimentary assets. In this episode, the Vaultoro CEO talks about his Bitcoin journey.
Time stamps:
00:01:00 - Joshua's interest in alternative currencies and Bitcoin
00:03:00 - Previous alternative currency projects
00:05:00 - The nature of money and gold
00:06:00 - Joshua's 2011videos about Bitcoin
00:09:00 - Joshua's discovery of Bitcoin and its potential
00:10:00 - Silk Road and early Bitcoin adoption
00:13:00 - A missed panel opportunity and the search for Satoshi
00:15:00 - Bitcoin's resilience and the risks of financialization
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2020-10-171h 58Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E10: Shilling Lightning to the Moon with John CarvalhoIn his second appearance in the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, John Carvalho explains why the Lightning Network is ready and what we can do to help it reach its full potential. We don't just talk about technology, we try to change the culture and explain why.
2020-10-081h 00Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E9: Jonas Nick, Peter Todd & Alekos Filini on Bitcoin DevelopmentIn this Paralelni Polis 2020 interview, Jonas Nick from Blockstream, Peter Todd and Alekos Filini talk about Schnorr Signatures, Taproot, NixOS, the Lightning Network, Multisigs, CoinJoins, and everything great happening in Bitcoin development.
2020-10-071h 04
Bitcoin AudibleRead_447 - Bitcoin Isn't Slow, Its Highly Secure [Vlad Costea]"So the next time somebody says that “shitcoin X” is faster than Bitcoin or claims that Bitcoin is slow, show them the criteria that truly count in a decentralized network." - Vlad Costea
Did you hear that any 1 of 1000s of altcoins was "way faster" than Bitcoin? Have you ever wondered what that means or what exactly they are faster at? Vlad breaks it all down. How shitcoins aren't fast, even close to as fast actually as Bitcoin. Bitcoin isn't slow, its highly secure!
Check out the original post at Bitcoin-Takeover.com and check out Vlad...
2020-10-0743 min
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E8: Pavol Luptak on Paralelni Polis Hackers CongressPavol Luptak is an ethical hacker and cryptoanarchist who has been involved in the Bitcoin space since 2010. In this episode, he talks about the upcoming Paralelni Polis conference and tells stories about his experience with organizing HCPP.
Time stamps:
00:00:00 - Introducing of Pavol Luptak and the Paralelni Polis Hackers Congress
00:01:24 - Discussion about the Parallel Polis Hackers Congress
00:02:21 - History and organization of Parallel Polis
00:06:52 - Vlad's experience with the previous Paralelni Polis conference
00:07:56 - Paralelni Polis' use of Lightning Network
00:08:40 - Activities at Paralelni Polis
00:09:34 - Prague as a crypto city
00:11:41 - Scale and organization of the current conference
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2020-10-011h 11Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E7: Jarret Dyrbye (JD2983) on Lightning Network Development, Sparkshot & Socket MoneyJarret Dyrbye (known on Twitter as JD2983) first rose to Bitcoin prominence as the developer of forkdrop.io. But after the Lightning Network launched, he started working on interesting Lapps such as Sparkshot & Socket Money.
2020-09-071h 38Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E6: Max Hillebrand on Bitcoin Privacy Advocacy & Wasabi WalletMax Hillebrand has really left his mark in the Bitcoin space by actively financing initiatives to increase the currency's privacy and by his direct contributions to Wasabi Wallet. In this interview, he talks about his work & aspirations.
2020-09-041h 32Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E5: Stadicus on Full Nodes, BitBox02 & MultiSig SetupsStadicus is a hero of individual sovereignty: he became known in the Bitcoin space for his RaspiBolt guides to run a full Bitcoin and Lightning node, and he also works for ShiftCrypto trying to push the boundaries of privacy and security.
2020-09-031h 40Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E4: Justin Wales on Law, Taxes & Bitcoin as Free SpeechJustin Wales is a pioneer in the field of Bitcoin law: not only that he works with Carlton Fields clients who are deal with Bitcoin, but he also advocates for the Bitcoin network's status as a free speech medium.
2020-09-011h 39Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E3: Luis Ploennig on Bitcoin in South America & IndacoinLuis Ploennig is the growth director of Indacoin – a company which focuses on spreading Bitcoin adoption in places whose fiat currencies are more volatile than BTC. We talk about the different standards & how BTC is perceived by those who need it the most
2020-08-181h 07Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E2: Crypto Coder Bob on Sovereignty and Bingo CardsCrypto Coder Bob is best known in the Bitcoin community for helping others become first class citizens by running full nodes, but also his recent Dave Portnoy-related memes which culminated with the creation of a creative bingo card.
2020-08-181h 40Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS6 E1: Konikko Trader on Bitcoin in Russia & Trading while HODLingKonikko Trader first rose to Bitcoin prominence after writing an article titled "Guide to Soviet Past" in the magazine Citadel21. In this episode he talks about life in Russia, democracy, capitalism & trading Bitcoin.
2020-08-102h 35Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E10: Arthur van Pelt on Craig WrightFor years, Arthur van Pelt has been gathering evidence to prove that Craig Wright's claims are backed by forgeries and false statements. In this episode, the Dutchman explains how and why he does it.
2020-07-142h 35Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E9: Matthew Haywood on the Liquid Sidechain & His Work at BlockstreamMatthew Haywood has been a software developer for 20 years, and has worked for Blockstream since 2017. As product manager of Liquid Securities, he understand the dynamics and tradeoffs of Blockstream's sidechain project and explains them accordingly.
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Time stamps:
1:00 – Introduction
2:20 – How we met in person for the first time
3:10 – Product manager of securities on Liquid?
5:00 – Working with Nopara73 on an early version of Wasabi Wallet
6:30 – Matthew Haywood’s experience as a software developer and involvement in Bitcoin as a writer for Brave New Coin
12:05 – What is the Liquid Network and what does it do?
16:30 – The use cases of Liquid and Lightning
18:30 – What should get st...
2020-06-241h 33Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E8: Eric Voskuil on Libbitcoin Development & Austrian EconomicsLibbitcoin developer Eric Voskuil talks about the breakthroughs he made as a coder and his affinity and understanding of Austrian economics. Furthermore, he provides information about his Cryptoeconomics book & answers questions from Twitter followers.
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Time stamps:
00:47 – Intro
02:00 – For how long has Eric Voskuil worked on Libbitcoin?
04:00 – Why are Bitcoin repository ports created?
6:30 – Breakthroughs made by Libbitcoin
12:10 – Eric Voskuil's more advanced activity in Bitcoin
15:43 – Performance optimization
20:51 – Satoshi Nakamoto wasn't a professional programmer
25:15 – Is Eric Voskuil a computer scientist or an economist?
28:10 – Austrian economics
29:30 – Credit and economic production
33:25 – Misean economics as an axiomatic system
38:54 – S2F (Stock to Flow) is not Austrian
42:20 – Price cannot be proven eco...
2020-05-131h 54Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E7: Torsten Hoffmann on his new Bitcoin film, "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet"May 7th 2020 has marked the global release of Torsten Hoffmann's second documentary about Bitcoin, titled "Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet". In this interview, he talks about some highlights from the film.
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Time stamps:
00:47 – Introduction
2:17 – Ticket prices and how the interviewees have changed since the last documentary (Bitcoin: The End of Money As We Know It)
4:18 – Approaching Roger Ver and remaining objective in presenting the scaling debate
6:55 – The explanatory animations in the documentary and reaching newbies
9:00 – The documentary's 3 chapters
11:26 – Why maximalists should pay more attention to the film before dismissing it
12:00 – Roger Ver going from Bitcoin Jesus to Bitcoin Jud...
2020-05-0858 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E6: Nopara73 on Wasabi Wallet, P2EP, Samourai & Bitcoin PrivacyWasabi Wallet creator and lead developer explains how P2EP (Pay to End Point) can make blockchain analysis obsolete, but also expresses his views on Bitcoin security and why you probably shouldn't use Samourai Wallet.
Episode Time Stamps:
00:00 – Introduction
02:06 – What are CoinJoins and how are today’s mixing services different from the tumblers of the old days?
03:55 – What is P2EP (Pay to End Point)?
5:30 – What is the origins of P2EP?
08:20 – PayJoin and how it originates from BustaPay
09:20 – Samourai’s Cahoots or Stoveaway transactions, and why they’re PayJoins but not PayToEndPoints
11:02 – Why P2EP has more potential than PayJoins
12:00 – Coo...
2020-05-0157 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E5: Alessandro Cecere on Bitcoin Full NodesAlessandro Cecere is a bitcoiner from Venezuela who is very passionate about Bitcoin full nodes. As the CEO and founder of Coinspree, he is looking into the most interesting and promising ways of protecting financial sovereignty with dedicated hardware.
0:00 – Introduction
04:36 – How Alessandro Cecere got into Bitcoin full nodes, Bitcoin Core
05:17 – Coinspree, A Bitcoin only business
5:30 – Alessandro's beginnings with Bitcoin full nodes on a Raspberry Pi and CASA HODL
06:30 – Not running a node equals not having a truly decentralized experience with Bitcoin
07:40 – Bitcoin is a digital continent, not just a cryptocurrency
09:12 – Bitcoin more than code, it's a HUGE step for humanity
10:15 – Art & Bitcoin fu...
2020-05-011h 26Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E4: Francis Pouliot on Bull Bitcoin, P2EP, Citadels & Personal SecurityIn the years he has spent in the Bitcoin space, Francis Pouliot has learned a lot about personal security and how one should take care of op-sec. And even though he is a well-known figure in the space, he takes significant steps towards protecting his own privacy.
Pouliot is an open advocate of Bitcoin citadels and believes in Nassim Taleb's solution for trust. In small communities, humans are pressured to care much more about their reputation and act in good faith. And that is just one part of the plan that Francis Pouliot has for his future whereabouts.
Francis Pouliot...
2020-05-011h 04Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E3: Javier Bastardo on Bitcoin & Personal Security in VenezuelaJavier Bastardo is best known in the Bitcoin community as a CoinTelegraph journalist and educator for the Satoshi en Venezuela project. In this episode, he explains what it's like to be a bitcoiner in a country which issued its own shitcoin (the Petro) and even tells a story about being followed and confronted by secret police.
Season 5 is all about security, so Javier talks about an often underapreciated and underestimated side of it: personal security. Being able to remain safe in a hostile environment is just as important as securing your private keys, so there are definitely lots of lessons...
2020-05-011h 12Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E2: Leo Wandersleb on WalletScrutiny & Why Samourai Isn't That GreatAs a developer, Leo Wandersleb is passionate about the way Android wallets work. In his quest to evaluate myCelium's main competitors, he has established a methodology of rating mobile wallets. That's why he created WalletScrutiny.com, a website where you can find information about how open source and transparent your mobile wallet of choice really is.
If the wallet that you download from Google Play Store is not the same as the binaries you clone from the public GitHub repositories, then a red flag quickly gets waved and the wallet is not reproducible. This means that the developers are not...
2020-05-011h 15Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS5 E1: Bobby Lee on Ballet Cold Storage & Returning to the Real BitcoinBobby Lee talks about Ballet Wallet, his return to the real Bitcoin, meeting Bruce Willis, debating Nouriel Roubini, and onboarding nocoiners with a skewmorphic object that they can understand.
00:50 – Introduction
2:00 – How Ballet was created
3:16 – Ballet REAL vs PRO
4:55 – BIP 38 in Ballet PRO
7:30 – How Charlie Lee gifted Bobby a Casascius physical coin
9:27 – Skewmorphisms for nocoiners (a physical card is easy to understand)
11:20 – How does the Ballet app work and how does it improve on the Casascius and BTC Mint model?
15:41 – Ballet is not for experienced bitcoiners, but nocoiners who had no previous exposure with BTC and need to learn how it works
19:37 – Ba...
2020-05-0153 min
The UKBitcoinMaster Podcast SeriesBRIAN THE UK BITCOIN MASTER INTERVIEWS PODCASTER & BITCOIN MAGAZINES VLAD COSTEABRIAN THE UK BITCOIN MASTER INTERVIEWS PODCASTER & BITCOIN MAGAZINES VLAD COSTEA
2020-04-1850 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E11: JScrilla on his Bitcoin Hip Hop Album (Sound Money)On April 14th 2020, JScrilla releases "Sound Money": an eclectic juxtaposition of hip hop beats and famous voices that speak about Bitcoin.
The album tells a story about the origins of Bitcoin and how the decentralized currency has evolved during the last 11 years.
During this interview, JScrilla also reveals that the album's launch is going to be immortalized on the Bitcoin blockchain, and early buyers will also get unique couterparty tokens.
2020-04-031h 17
Vires in NumerisThe Vires in Numeris Podcast - Episode 9 with Vlad Costea of The Bitcoin Takeover Podcast and Formerly Bitcoin MagazineThe Vires in Numeris Podcast - Episode 9 with Vlad Costea, Host of The Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, formerly of Bitcoin Magazine and The Crypto Insider.
Vlad Costea's Links:
Website: https://bitcoin-takeover.com/
Twitter: @TheVladCostea
R.L. Bryer's Links:
Website: https://www.bryer.io/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/rBryer23
Medium: https://medium.com/@RLBryer
Instagram: pittsburghhodlr
Steemit: https://steemit.com/@pittsburghhodlr
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2020-03-151h 36Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 Sponsored: Jack Tao on PhemexPhemex CEO Jack Tao talks about his journey from Morgan Stanley to Bitcoin, and explains why he enjoys the decentralized world. 3:16 – What is Phemex? 4:19 – From Morgan Stanley to Bitcoin 7:05 – What makes Bitcoin special? 9:23 – Limitations of the legacy financial system and fungibility 11:18 – Unbanking the banked 13:10 – Phemex vs BitMEX 17:00 – Separation between user accounts and the exchange 18:05 – What is simple about Phemex trading? 20:03 – Find 2.1 BTC in an art puzzle 22:00 – Information about the contest 23:21 – Phemex exchange whitepaper/yellowpaper 29:07 – How does Phemex scale? 32:06 – Why small investors should use Phemex 37:52 – Which hardware wallets does Jack use and recommend? 41:05 – Buying BTC on fiat for DCA 42:42 – How should bitcoiners think of Phemex? 43:4...
2020-03-111h 00
Ungovernable MisfitsEP15 Bitcoin podcast with Vlad Costea.In todays episode I talk bitcoin, lightning, Node, Privacy and the future with my guest Vlad Costea. Vlad has written some amazing articles and it was a pleasure to speak with him. If you are interested in bitcoin and not already following Vlad you are missing out. I really enjoyed this discussion and I hope you do too. Follow : Vlad Costea Twitter - @TheVladCostea Website - https://bitcoin-takeover.com As always please feel free to reach out and ask me any quest...
2020-02-291h 29
The Unhashed PodcastBryan on Vlad Costea's Bitcoin Takeover PodcastOn this week’s episode of The Unhashed Podcast: We had technical difficulties with a guest this week, which sort of ate up all our time to record. We are pushing that episode to next week. However, we haven’t left you hanging. This week we bring you Bryan’s interview on Vlad Costea’s podcast Bitcoin Takeover. They discuss wallet security, metal backups, way’s that value can be added without changing design, and more.
2020-02-281h 32Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E10: Rodolfo Novak (nvk) on the Coldcard WalletCoinkite CEO Rodolfo Novak talks about the unique design of the Coldcard wallet and the device's uncompromising approach to security.
5:25 – Why use a hardware wallet?
6:33 – A lot of people have lost their bitcoins in the early days
7:45 – Building your own Coldcard
9:08 – Why is the Coldcard special?
12:10 – What is great about the Trezor?
12:25 – The problem with Trezor
12:43 – Why is the Ledger interesting?
13:00 – What keeps the Ledger from being great?
13:08 – The pros and cons of the KeepKey
13:30 – What is nice about the Cobo?
14:45 – On Slush’s criticism of physical security
16:14 – Whe massive spectrum of secure elements
21:15 – Can airport security hack your hardware wallet?
24:05 – Ledger artic...
2020-02-271h 06Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E9: Lixin Liu on Cobo Vault & Cobo TabletLixin Liu, creator of the Cobo Vault, talks about building a hardware wallet that serves the needs of the Chinese miners and then trying to branch out towards Western markets with a second generation of devices. Furthermore, he mentions why he thinks the design of the new Cobo Tablet is more intuitive and ergonomic than that of the Crypto Steel.
Time stamps:
04:01 – The problem with brain wallets
09:23 – Paper Wallets
12:15 – The Cobo Tablet
13:55 – The Cobo Vault
16:09 – Testing according to the American military standards
16:38 – Building a product for the miners
18:36 – The background story of Cobo
21:36 – Driving a car over the Cobo vault
22:07 – Cobo Tablet vs Cry...
2020-02-261h 23Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E8: Slush on Trezor Hardware Wallets and Security InnovationSlush, inventor of both the world's first mining pool and hardware wallet, talks about his work on the Trezor products and why good and transparent software is more important than physical security.
Time Stamps:
4:03 – Introduction
5:00 – How did Slush come up with the idea of creating a hardware wallet?
6:30 – Meeting Satoshi Labs & Trezor Co-Founder Stick
8:50 – Why the Trezor was designed in line with the Bitcoin philosophy so you can build your own and verify its code
10:30 – Peter Todd and Lazy Ninja liked the Trezor the most
12:25 – Why should bitcoiners use a hardware wallet?
13:00 – Satoshi Labs advised Crypto Steel
14:00 – When you need to do cryptograp...
2020-02-191h 24Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E7: Peter Todd on Hardware Wallets, Security & ProofMarshall4:02 – Intro
5:24 – Hardware Wallet Physical Security
6:10 – Buying hardware wallets on eBay?
7:04 – Toothbrush analogy
7:26 – Supply chain attacks
7:40 – Fake seed cards
8:20 – Does Peter Todd use any hardware wallets?
9:10 – Hardware wallets as part of the Bitcoin lifestyle
9:30 – Dealing with Bitcoin in the early days
10:40 – Peter Todd running Qubes and multiple virtual machines
11:29 – Advice for newbies
13:00 – The economics of hardware wallets
13:50 – Marke...
2020-02-042h 02Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E6: JW Weatherman on Hardware Wallets, Cold Storage & Multisig05:45 – Solve the puzzle and get 2.1 BTC from show sponsor Phemex
8:50 – Supply chain attacks on hardware wallets
12:00 – Compromising private key generation on hardware wallets
12:50 – Is running Bitcoin Core on your computer as safe as using a hardware wallet?
14:46 – Coldcard’s PSBT
20:28 – Lindy effects in hardware wallets (the longer they’ve been around, the more secure they are)
22:50 – Hardware wallets are definitely better than bank account security
23:10 – Why Bitcoin’s scarcity makes it very valuable
2020-01-181h 20Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E5: Bryan Aulds on Billfodl Steel Plates for Cold StorageBryan Aulds is a co-founder of the Billfodl cold storage company. In this episode, he talks about the importance of securing your private keys on something that can take natural disasters – more specifically, a metal plate.
Here are some of the questions asked:
Does a cold storage device replace a hardware wallet or work in conjunction with it?
What makes the Billfodl stand out from the competition?
Will there be a partnership between Billfodl and Ledger?
How do Billfodls get tested?
What is it like to arrange le...
2020-01-131h 35Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E4: BTChip (Nicolas Bacca) on Ledger and Hardware Wallet InnovationThanks to his decades-long in security chips and electronic devices, BTChip (Nicolas Bacca) is one of the finest experts in the field of Bitcoin hardware wallets.
In this exclusive episodes, he answers questions about the design choices of the Ledger Nano series, compares the products with the Trezor, Coldcard, BitBox02, and KeepKey, but also reflects on the future of Bitcoin security.
Episode time stamps:
04:40 – Introduction, brief history of experiences in the field
06:20 – Why Trezor was created
8:20 – Pushing your op-s...
2020-01-081h 20Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E3: Lazy Ninja on Hacking Hardware WalletsLazy Ninja (@FreedomIsntSafe on Twitter) is best known in the hardware wallet community for responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities in the BitBox02 and Coldcard devices.
As a security expert with a solid background in the field of microchips and cryptography, Lazy Ninja provides invaluable advice on managing private keys and using hardware wallets without worrying about losing all the coins to a hacker.
In this episode, which happens to be his first podcast appearance, Lazy Ninja talks about how he first got into Bitcoin, his experiences with various hardware wallets, his approach to finding vulnerabilities, and his gen...
2019-12-271h 50Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E2: ShiftCrypto's Douglas Bakkum and Jonas Schnelli on the BitBox02 Hardware WalletDouglas Bakkum and Jonas Schnelli are the two founders of the ShiftCrypto company – one of the most significant players on the hardware wallet market. The newly launched BitBox02 has lots of interesting features and finds the middle ground between security, privacy, and user friendliness.
In an interesting segment, Douglas also agrees to say something nice and something critical about the most significant competitors (Trezor, Ledger, KeepKey, Coldcard).
Also, an interesting discussion about responsible disclosures and the general security level of hardware wallet devices emerges.
If you want to better understand the dyna...
2019-12-061h 20Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS4 E1: ShapeShift COO Jon on the KeepKey Hardware WalletShapeShift COO Jon talks about all the elements that make the KeepKey hardware wallet great, and even agrees to answer some tough questions about comparing the KeepKey to the competition (Trezor, Ledger, Coldcard, and BitBox).
Jon also explains how the ShapeShift platform works and why the company's approach is to onboard as many users as possible, regardless of the hardware wallet of their choice.
In the end, a conversation about the importance of privacy and how ShapeShift handles customer data takes place.
Special thanks to the episode's sponsors: European Exchange LXMI an...
2019-11-2744 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E10: Christian CK on Shitcoins and SovereigntyBitcoin Magazine media associate Christian CK (@ck_SNARKs on Twitter) talks about the purpose of shitcoins as smokescreens that keep regulators and political actors busy and distracted from Bitcoin.
Also, the POV Crypto Podcast co-host presents some of his takeaways from the book "The Sovereign Individual" by James Dale Davidson.
Another big topic is hyperbitcoinization – a process which CK regards as ongoing and close to completion.
2019-09-271h 29Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E9: Ragnar Lifthasir on Bitcoin and Mental HealthGuns N' Bitcoin CEO Ragnar Lifthasir talks about onboarding the Lightning Network, how, when and why he got into Bitcoin, and some mental issues that Bitcoin may fix.
2019-09-211h 12Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E8: American HODL on 6.15 BTC & Eternal RichesEver heard of a podcast where somebody simply asks "How many sats do you want me to stack right now?" and then proceeds to buy 3 million? American HODL talks about the eternal riches that he's accummulated, the aspirations that he has as a successful bitcoiner, and the life advice he'd give to both his younger self and new bitcoiners.
You will also find references to Joseph Campbell and Nassib Taleb, shoutouts to Dieter (AwyeeBTC), and debates about cinematic masterpieces of the 20th century.
2019-08-312h 18
BitcoinMeister- Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency, AltcoinsThe 1 Bitcoin Show- Vlad Costea talks Lightning Network, BTC media, Romania, Mircea Popescu, more!Vlad Costea writes for Bitcoin Magazine where he covers all sorts of hardcore Bitcoin matters. Today Vlad talks about the crypto news, decentralized exchanges, lightning network, the Romanian BTC scene, and much more! It's 2019 of course! I say it is 2018 by mistake! Recorded in Tel Aviv, Israel!
WATCH the show here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKTbL94QfKU
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2019-08-1534 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E7: Colin Harper on Bitcoin Journalism and MarxismBitcoin Magazine journalist Colin Harper is a university graduate with a degree in English. In his spare time, he takes a lot of interest in politics, enjoys reading studies on various social sciences, and holds the rather unconventional belief that Bitcoin should also be interesting for left-wingers (Marxists and social democrats alike).
Throughout this 80-minute interview, we discuss various experiences from the field of journalism, why Bitcoin Magazine is THE ivory tower in terms of high demands and rigor, and which political issues Bitcoin might be able to solve.
We agree that stateless, u...
2019-08-131h 22Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E6: Gigi on Bitcoin as a Living OrganismParadoxically, Austrian bitcoiner Gigi has had no exposure to the Austrian School of Economics before he got into Bitcoin. However, his understanding has developed way beyond the conventional views as he's started to explore Ralph Merkle's theory about Satoshi's invention bearing the characteristics of a living organism.
Throughout the talk, we also discuss issues such as state intervention and limited government, the likeliness of hyperbitcoinization, and general political considerations which might affect Bitcoin.
2019-07-292h 10Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E5: TruthRaider on Paul Le Roux and Bitcoin in TurkeyTruthRaider talks about his libertarian mindset, why he got into Bitcoin, how left-wingers can also be incorporated within the BTC community, and what he thinks about world politics in relation to uncensorable and unconfiscatable money. One of the most interesting parts is about his theory that Paul Le Roux might be the person behind the Satoshi Nakamoto pseudonym, and he explains why his theory might be true.
Last but not least, TruthRaider presents his views on the state of Bitcoin adoption in Turkey and other European countries.
2019-07-292h 03Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E4: Carlos Roldan on Satoshi's Games and LightningCarlos Roldan is the creator and lead developer of Satoshi's Games, a Lightning-powered video game platform where you can actually earn sats for your skills. In this hour-long conversation, we talk about the birth of the project, what makes it unique, how it's supposed to be sustainable if people cash out the sats they win, and the future plans concerning it. Furthermore, Carlos mentions his beginnings with Bitcoin and Lightning, and what made him turn into a developer in the space.
If you would like to see more of Carlos and Satoshi's Games, you will find them...
2019-07-221h 04Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E3: Dan Hannum from Wall Street to BitcoinDan Hannum is a reformed finance guy who decided to move his expertise in the Bitcoin space. In this episode he talks about his experience working with clients and his opinions on various influencers and phenomena.
2019-07-211h 40Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E2: Jeremy on Bitcoin & American PatriotismJeremy's involvement in the realm of cryptographic digital currencies precedes the invention of Bitcoin: during the 1990s, he has collected intelligence about a rudimentary privacy coin for a military project. But as soon as he stumbled upon Satoshi Nakamoto's creation, he has irreversibly fallen in love with it.
As an American citizen, Jeremy considers himself to be a patriot: not in the sense that he follows the narrative of mainstream politics, but to the extent that he believes in the vision of the Founding Fathers and the spirit of the US Constitution. In this regard, he thinks...
2019-07-151h 37Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS3 E1: Shaitan Ioton on Bitcoin Philosophy & InfluencersShaitan Ioton is an American bitcoiner who has been paying attention to Satoshi Nakamoto's creation since 2009. In this season 3 pilot he talks about his own geekiness, his fascination with BTC, the reason why he didn't get lured by the big block scaling narrative, and some of his philosophical considerations about what Bitcoin really is.
The episode has some late night radio vibes that will hopefully mark the whole third season. The discussions are open and spontaneous, there is no clear direction and format, and the conversation ends naturally whenever the topics run dry or fatigue ta...
2019-07-151h 59
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 Bonus: Unpopular Opinions with Chris DeRoseWhen you think of Chris DeRose, you either think of the scrutinizing Bitcoin Uncensored host or the nihilistic Twitter troll. Thankfully, this candid interview will definitely make you respect him more.
The "ticker-agnostic" Chris DeRose, who at various moments of his long involvement in Bitcoin has endorsed the BCH and BSV forks, turns out to be an avid post-modernist philosophy leader who constantly puts himself in a position where he must argue against the largest majority.
As you're about to hear, the man who is partially responsible for the creation of the "Bitcoin maximalist" label b...
2019-07-092h 17Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E11: Brent Philbin on Bitcoin-only Events and PodcastsBrent Philbin is an American professional poker player and bitcoiner who in his spare time enjoys doing the educational Crypto Basic Podcast. This is a crossover episode between the two shows, as we discuss the scarcity of Bitcoin-only events in the USA (at the end of a shitcoiny SXSW), the reasons why BTC is great, and why we're both in for the long time.
During this episode you will also find out more about methodology and how we have similarities and differences in our approach to podcasting.
2019-07-072h 26Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E10: R.L. Bryer (Pittsburgh HODLR) on Bitcoin and Austrian EconomicsR.L. Bryer, also known as Pittsburgh HODLr on Twitter, has been in the Bitcoin space since 2010. In this episode, he talks about going to university to study Austrian economics, working for Ron Paul during the great libertarian's presidential run, and how all of his experiences lead to Bitcoin.
Furthermore, Mr. Bryer is the author of the book "Blockchain Project Renaissance" (which has sold in more than 40 countries) and will release a sequel for his opus in July 2019.
2019-07-071h 02Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E9: Fartface 2000 on #LNTrustChain and Investments in BTCAmerican bitcoiner Fartface2000 is best known for receiving the LNTrustChain torch from Hodlonaut as part of the movement which brought Lightning into the mainstream. In spite of this shot at fame, Jim (his real first name) remains humble, curious, and continuously willing to learn.
In this episode of the Bitcoin Takeover Podcast, Fartface2000 talks about always trying new technologies, getting involved in the world of cryptocurrencies, and the journey which led him to Bitcoin.
Furthermore, you will find out more about his business with Bitcoin-powered piggy banks for children. It's called Bi...
2019-07-051h 52Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E8: Giacomo Zucco on Bitcoin-only events, The B & NeutrinoIn preparation for the Understanding Bitcoin Conference which took place in Malta back in April 2019, Giacomo Zucco has decided to present some of his objections towards the security model of Neutrino. In his view, the technology can potentially become a threat and a disentivization for users who run full BTC nodes. Therefore, this episode will reveal more of his considerations.
Also, Giacomo talks about Bitcoin-only events and how they are taking over the "crypto" and "blockchain"-focused gatherings which seem to mostly deliver vaporware.
In this episode you will also get a...
2019-07-041h 17Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E7: Sasquatch Muscle on Going from Shitcoiner to Bitcoin MaximalistAmerican bitcoiner Sasquatch Muscle had a pretty typical beginning the the world of cryptocurrencies: he bought some shitcoins close to the all-time high, then got caught in the never-ending cycle of trading between them as a way of maximizing USD gains.
However, after months of studying the phenomena and learning more about Bitcoin and its community, he now runs his full BTC node and onboards the Lightning Network without making use of custodial wallet.
His transformation is inspiring and his story is definitely useful to help newcomers understand what kind of mistakes they should be...
2019-07-031h 15Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E6: Patrick Miller on Bitcoin, Sovereignty, and ResponsibilityPatrick Miller has been involved in the Bitcoin space since 2013, enjoys writing articles and research papers about the value proposition of BTC as opposed to scammy altcoins, and holds some really interesting opinions that are worth listening.
Throughout this 90-minute interview, the topic of the conversation constantly shifts between BTC's social and economic impact, the uniqueness of Satoshi's invention, and the vices of altcoins.
Self-sovereignty, independence, and responsibility are also big topics of this discussion, and you better watch out for a strong criticism of Ethereum and its "post-modernist" approach to narratives and g...
2019-07-021h 28Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E5: Karo Zagorus on Bitcoin in Hungary and the Sociology of BTCThis interview with Karo Zagorus will help you find out more about the Bitcoin communities in Central and Eastern Europe, while also providing valuable insights on the experiences of two academics who write research papers on the topic of Satoshi's invention.
Inevitably, the discussion tackles the issue of politics, regulation, and how the politicians choose to address Bitcoin. The conclusion that you will discover is truly astonishing: though it would make a lot of sense for the gatekeepers of fiat money to reject the kind of currency they cannot control, it seldom happens because they m...
2019-06-301h 29Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E4: Rajarshi Maitra on Bitcoin in India and the Cult status of BTC communitiesIndian bitcoiner Rajarshi Maitra talks about his involvement in the Bitcoin space and how his worldview has changed once he fell down the rabbit hole. Being brought up in a communist environment and having discovered the innovative way in which Bitcoin allows greedy interests to coexist in harmony, Rajarshi has undergone a significant ideological transformation which compels him to spread the word about Satoshi's invention.
Also, Mr. Maitra talks about the importance of gold in the Indian culture and the ways through which Bitcoin might be able to replace it. Other discussions involve doing meetups and spreading...
2019-06-292h 01Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E3: Igor Artamonov on Bitcoin's Competitive AdvantageFormer ETCDEV lead developer Igor Artamonov talks about his expertise in analyzing blockchains and why Bitcoin has a competitive advantage in the field. As the discussion progresses, some points are made on the cleavage between ideology and development, and the ever-relevant topic of dev financing also gets part of the spotlight.
2019-06-291h 17Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E2: Udi Wertheimer on Being a BitcoinerWhen he doesn't troll or shame altcoin fanatics who more or less rightfully deserve the "shitcoiner" badge, Udi Wertheimer is the kind of man who can leave toxicity behind and do a great exposition of his views on Bitcoin. Admittedly, his understanding is constantly shifting throughout time, and it was thanks to this dynamic of always learning that he temporarily labelled himself as a "Bitcoin noob". Throughout this interview, Udi talks about the BTC scene in Israel, transaction privacy and coin mixing with Wasabi wallet, and scalability through Lightning. Moreover, a philosophical discussion about Bitcoin's place in the grand...
2019-06-291h 40Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS2 E1: Wassim Alsindi on Bitcoin as a Time MachineIn this in-depth interview, polymath Wassim Alsindi talks about his views on Bitcoin, why it resembles the qualities of a time machine, and how altcoins can actually be interesting experiments which reveal the limitations of certain technological and social governance models. The discussions transcend the idea of maximalism and explore a more scientific approach to everything involving blockchains: while there is no doubt that Bitcoin reigns supreme and will remain king, there are always good or bad lessons to be learned from the more or less reckless experimentation conducted via altcoins. The fundamental idea is that some technological breakthroughs...
2019-06-292h 59
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E1: Donald McIntyre on Bitcoin, The Teachings of Tim May and Nick Szabo, and the History of MoneyDonald McIntyre is a collaborator of Nick Szabo’s, and a man who left behind the world of mainstream finance (he previously worked at UBS Securities and Morgan Stanley) to embrace the cypherpunk ethos. He’s passionate about history of money, cypherpunk culture, natural sciences, and anthropology. What makes this episode a must-listen: The crash course in cypherpunk history and the fact that Donald McIntyre knows Nick Szabo’s work so well that this interview is the single closest experience to having the Bit gold inventor himself on the show.
The element of surprise: The tribute to Tim May (the cypher...
2019-02-062h 08
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E2: John Carvalho on Being a Long-Time Bitcoiner and Getting Engaged in Bitcoin PoliticsBefore he became an executive at Bitrefill and moving on to build the ambitious Synonym company, John Carvalho was best known as the CEO of Xotika (the first camgirl website which enabled BTC tips) and the Bitcoin hero who made Roger Ver rage quit at the end of a heated debate.
John Carvalho candidly opens up about his involvement in the Bitcoin space and recalls some of the moments when he played key roles within the community.
Watch out for interesting stories about The Bitcoin Foundation and how every attempt to represent the entire group of bitcoiners inevitably suffers from a...
2019-02-061h 46
Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E3: Zack Voell on Bitcoin as a Political Mean, The Opt-In Economy, and Dating as a BitcoinerZack Voell talks about the ways in which Bitcoin can change international relations and politics, offers more insights on his background in Austrian economics, and reveals what it's like to have a dating life as a bitcoiner.
This interview marked the first crossover between shows, as at the time Zack was doing the Coin Pod. The plan was to feature the episode on both shows, but he never published this interview on his. Also, this is Zack Voell before he joined Blockstream and Compass Mining: just a university graduate whose fascination for Austrian economics has led him down the Bitcoin...
2019-02-061h 30Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E4: Omar Faridi on Bitcoin in Pakistan and Rebalancing the World EconomyCryptocurrency journalist Omar Faridi talks about Bitcoin adoption in Pakistan, his experiences with exchanges, and how BTC adoption can help shift the power dynamics among nation states.
While recording this first season of the BTCTKVR podcast, I was still the editor in chief of Crypto Insider. Omar was one of my colleagues, and I’ve always appreciated his ability to produce a lot of content: at his peak, he would write 3-4 articles a day for a handful of different publications.
What makes this episode a must-listen: At this point, it became evident that guests fr...
2019-02-061h 53Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E5: Matt B on Bitcoin in Ireland and New Zealand, Satoshi Nakamoto Conspiracies, and MoreBitcoin journalist Matt B talks about his experience with BTC in Ireland and New Zealand, expresses his views on the Satoshi Nakamoto conspiracies, comments on the importance of running your own node, and offers insights about his interactions with decentralized exchanges.
In terms of writing, Matt B was about one year ahead of me: in 2018, he was writing for Bitcoin Magazine and I ripped off one of his articles (basically reworded his piece to convey the same meaning) when I was still a rookie writer at Crypto Globe. However, I paid my due by inviting Matt to...
2019-02-062h 17Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E6: Buzz Lightyear on Protecting BitcoinBuzz Lightyear, now established in Portugal. talks about the importance of Bitcoin in our galaxy. From domestic politics and all the way to international affairs, there is quite a lot that this neutral and immutable form of currency can radically change.
If Buzz Lightyear is going to infinity and beyond, then it seems like he will be taking Bitcoin with him.
Long before interviewing the so-called “plebs” was cool, I’ve decided to allow the owner of an anonymous Twitter account to get on the Bitcoin Takeover podcast and talk about his understanding of BTC.
...
2019-02-061h 21Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E7: Avi Rosten on John Stuart Mill, Getting Into Bitcoin, and Meeting David ChaumAvi Rosten makes use of his background in political science and philosophy to talk about Bitcoin, libertarianism, his love for John Stuart Mill, and what it's like to use Bitcoin in the United Kingdom.
Also, he analyzes the Bitcoin-only alternatives for Patreon and inquires on the future of permissionless crowdfunding.
Last but not least, Avi tells a story about meeting David Chaum in London and doing an interview with the legendary cypherpunk.
What makes this episode a must-listen: Avi is well-versed in classical liberalism and the political philosophy which surrounds it. Also, most...
2019-02-061h 24Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E8: Anthony Lusardi on Bitcoin in New York, Scalability, and AltcoinsAnthony Lusardi of the Ethereum Classic Cooperative talks about getting into Bitcoin, using it as a mean of exchange in New York, his take on the New York Agreement, and the purpose of altcoins in a market that's dominated and led by BTC.
What makes this episode a must-listen: Though it’s short and a bit on the awkward side, this episode presents the scale of the New York Bitcoin scene. Yes, the city and state of New York has left its fingerprint on Bitcoin culture: from BitInstant (Charlie Shrem’s not-defunct exchange) to BitLicense (a regulatory fram...
2019-02-0645 minBitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E9: Crypto Brekkie (Brekkie van Bitcoin) on Loving Bitcoin, International Relations, and What BTC Can Do For Arts and EntertainmentCrypto Twitter personality Brekkie van Bitcoin (formerly known as Crypto Brekkie) makes use of his degree in International Relations to talk about Bitcoin's position in world politics.
Throughout the episode, you will find an interesting balance of jokes and serious discussions that may shine a light on what this politically-neutral cryptocurrency is all about and might turn you into a fan of the cult hit "Blockchain and Morty".
Furthermore, Mr. Brekkie also provides insight on the prospects of becoming the Johnny Carson (or Jimmy Kimmel) of crypto in a new network television show.
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2019-02-061h 36Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 E10: Alena Vranova on Bitcoin as a Mean for Fairer PoliticsAlena Vranova presents Bitcoin in a way which transcends financial speculation and all the narrow views in terms of its potential use cases. To put it plainly, Ms. Vranova believes that BTC would be a great currency to trade oil among nation states, in order to prevent embargos and power abuses by the most powerful countries.
A Bitcoin world economy would remove the influence of global financial actors that don't necessarily work for the greater good, while also allowing every individual and institution to be sovereign and independent.
Starting from a common point w...
2019-02-062h 03Bitcoin Takeover PodcastS1 Bonus: Car Gonzalez Thriller Crypto After Dark CrossoverThis is a crossover episode with Car Gonzalez's Thriller Crypto After Dark, and the main topic we discuss is Bitcoin maximalism and how this new politically-neutral monetary system can adjust world powers and make our governments more accountable.
In January 2019, I wrote an article titled “Why Richard Heart’s Bitcoin Hex Is a Scam”. It described every facet of what would later become “Hex”, revealing everything shady about the team and the smart contracts that were designed to enrich the founders. Car Gonzalez got interested in my work and wanted to have me on this podcast — but since I was...
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