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Satoshi's Plebs244 - Fees, Mempool, and UTXO HygieneThis week McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the part of Bitcoin everyone thinks they understand… right up until a transaction gets stuck: fees, mempool dynamics, and UTXO hygiene. They frame fees as a live market for scarce blockspace, explain what you’re actually paying for (sats/vbyte), and show how transaction “weight” changes based on inputs/outputs—why a “cheap” fee rate can still be expensive if your transaction is big. They also cover the two practical “escape hatches” when things go sideways—RBF (Replace-By-Fee) and CPFP (Child Pays For Parent)—plus why wallet fee estimators can be misleading and why mem...
2026-02-121h 21Satoshi's Plebs243 - Multisig: Don’t Trust Yourself With One KeyThis week Macintosh and Kenshin break down Bitcoin multisig: what it is, why it exists, and how it reduces single points of failure in self-custody. They walk through common setups (1-of-2, 2-of-2, 2-of-3, 3-of-5), why complexity is both a feature and a risk, and best practices like geographic distribution, avoiding single-vendor signer risk, and testing recovery before you commit meaningful funds.The guys also touch on the rise of AI “agent” tooling (and why you should be careful with security/permissions), then close with market/news items including Helix mixer seizure headlines, state-level Bitcoin reserve chatter, current BTC...
2026-02-051h 29Satoshi's Plebs242 - Bitcoin is for the Unbanked: When Banks Fail, Bitcoin WorksIn Episode 242 of Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh and Kenshin talk through how Bitcoin serves the unbanked—people with little or no access to traditional banking due to geography, documentation, KYC/AML barriers, profit-driven gatekeeping, political targeting, and capital controls. They frame Bitcoin’s core advantage as permissionless access: it doesn’t care who you are or where you live—only whether you control your keys.They keep it honest by covering the hurdles too: education, infrastructure, custody risks, and volatility. The episode closes with a dignity-focused point: giving someone in a remote village the ability to securely save and t...
2026-01-291h 17Satoshi's Plebs241 - Do You Have a Long Term View?Episode 241 is a “look back to look forward” kind of conversation: Kenshin and McIntosh talk through a rough week, the grind of finishing projects, and the mental toll of doom-and-gloom news cycles—then deliberately pivot to a more optimistic, long-term lens. McIntosh also shares early progress on a new open-source side project: a Nostr-powered, end-to-end encrypted “email-like” messaging concept that adds tiny Satoshi payments to discourage spam and compensate the servers relaying/storing messages.From there, the episode zooms out into Bitcoin perspective. Using their own episode archive as a timeline, they revisit key moments from 2021–2022 to underline th...
2026-01-2255 minSatoshi's Plebs240 - Still Running BitcoinEpisode 240 is a wide-ranging catch-up that turns into a love letter to “running Bitcoin.” McIntosh and Kenshin swap life updates (including Kenshin’s push to launch a new project and McIntosh’s experiments with ChatGPT/Codex), then McIntosh shares a big workflow win: an automated script that pulls episode data straight from the RSS feed to generate the show’s episode pages—turning a manual, repetitive task into a quick, repeatable process.From there, the conversation pivots into Bitcoin history and self-sovereignty, using Hal Finney’s famous “Running Bitcoin” post as the jumping-off point. They break down why nodes matter...
2026-01-151h 15Satoshi's Plebs239 - 2026 Outlook: Bear Market or Bull Run?McIntosh and Kenshin return after a two-week holiday break to discuss their predictions for 2026. They commemorate the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin's Genesis block (January 3, 2009) and discuss the upcoming anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction to Hal Finney. Kenshin surprises by flipping bullish for 2026 despite his previous bearish stance, while both hosts share personal goals including potential career changes. They cover Bitcoin Core bugs, Ledger security breaches, and debate whether the four-year cycle pattern will finally break.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJan 6th, 2025: $91,180 USD | 78,000 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording
2026-01-091h 13Satoshi's Plebs238 - Were We Wrong About Bitcoin in 2025?In this year-end review episode, we take an honest look at our 2025 predictions and how they held up against reality. Bitcoin started the year around $94k with high expectations, hit $122k in October, but closed near $87k - not quite the moonshot we anticipated. The institutional adoption we were excited about brought mixed results, with Wall Street playing their own games rather than simply pumping the price.We reflect on what went right and wrong this year - from the disappointing lack of meaningful progress on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to the continued regulatory challenges in Europe. Despite...
2025-12-251h 30Satoshi's Plebs237 - From El Salvador to Africa: Fighting Monetary ControlIn this episode, Mcintosh and Kenshin discuss the IMF's influence over El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, exploring how international financial institutions exert control over sovereign nations through monetary policy. The conversation expands to examine France's ongoing monetary colonialism in Africa through the CFA franc system, and how organizations like the IMF enable economic control over developing nations. The hosts also debate different forms of governance, from monarchies to democracies, and their long-term impacts on nations and families. Along the way, they cover personal updates including Kenshin's unexpected ban from Claude AI, mining developments in China, Japan's massive stimulus budget, and...
2025-12-191h 17Satoshi's Plebs236 - The Fed’s Chairman Speaks - Does Bitcoin Care?In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin react to the Federal Reserve's latest quarter-point rate cut and discuss its implications for Bitcoin. They explore the broader economic landscape, including concerns about AI's impact on employment and the economy, the potential for an AI bubble, and what various economic scenarios could mean for Bitcoin's future. The hosts also touch on the challenges of monetary policy, inflation targets, and housing markets in both the US and Sweden. They wrap up with updates on Bitcoin mining hardware, open-source development opportunities, and current market metrics.Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording
2025-12-121h 12Satoshi's Plebs235 - Play Fiat Games and Win Fiat PrizesMcIntosh and Kenshin explore the dangerous world of "fiat games" and their consequences across global markets. They discuss Cardano's spectacular collapse after an AI-assisted coding error split the blockchain, triggering FBI involvement, and celebrate Texas becoming the first US state to actually purchase Bitcoin with $5M in iBit ETF. The Federal Reserve's pivot back to quantitative easing with a liquidity injection draws parallels to COVID-era money printing that launched Bitcoin from $3,800 to $29,000. The Japan carry trade unwind takes center stage as rising interest rates force massive deleveraging, with Bitcoin serving as the "canary in coal mine" through overnight liquidations...
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I Cinenauti Talk - Il PodcastRurouni Kenshin | Il prezzo della redenzionePuò una spada forgiata per uccidere diventare strumento di salvezza?In questa puntata de I Cinenauti Talk ci immergiamo nell'universo di Rurouni Kenshin, l'iconico manga di Nobuhiro Watsuki e la sua straordinaria saga live action.Kenshin Himura era Battōsai, l'assassino più temuto del Giappone Meiji. Poi ha scelto di non uccidere mai più, armandosi di una sakabatō – una katana a lama invertita, incapace per natura di dare la morte.Ma il passato non perdona. E Battōsai non è morto. È solo in gabbia.Analizziamo il simbolismo della spada impossibile, esploriamo il conflitto interiore d...
2025-12-0416 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 234 - Thankful for BitcoinIn this Thanksgiving-themed episode, McIntosh and Kenshin discuss what they're thankful for regarding Bitcoin. They reflect on their gratitude lists from the previous year and share new perspectives, including appreciation for Bitcoin's educational value in economics, its ability to encourage long-term thinking, and the growing possibility of it becoming a neutral global reserve currency. They also discuss local Bitcoin meetups, recent market volatility showing over 8% of Bitcoin moving in the last seven days, and current price action following a significant draw down from October's all-time high. The hosts debate whether Bitcoin remains in a bull market or has entered...
2025-11-2657 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 233 - Save That File!In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin dive into the current Bitcoin market conditions and whether we're heading into a bear market. With Bitcoin hovering around $83,000—down roughly 34% from its all-time high—the hosts debate what historical patterns suggest versus what unique factors might be at play this cycle. They discuss the impact of ETF selling pressure (including BlackRock's record outflows), institutional buying from El Salvador and MicroStrategy, and the macroeconomic forces that could shape Bitcoin's trajectory in the coming months. The conversation touches on potential U.S. monetary policy shifts, the effectiveness of recent economic measures, and why the...
2025-11-2255 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 232 - The Quantum LeapIn this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin explore whether quantum computing poses a real threat to Bitcoin. They discuss findings from the Presidio Bitcoin Quantum Summit, where experts' concern about cryptographically relevant quantum computers arriving within 5-20 years increased after the event. However, the hosts emphasize this is not an imminent threat—current quantum computers are extremely expensive, error-prone, and nowhere near capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography. Solutions like BIP 360 are already being proposed to implement quantum-resistant algorithms when needed.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingNov 5th, 2025: $104,436 USD | 90,800 euroBlock Height at Ti...
2025-11-071h 07Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 231 - Where Do We Go From Here?In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin have an honest conversation about the podcast's sustainability and future direction. After over four years of producing content, they discuss the challenges of maintaining a value-for-value podcast and share their plans to improve the show through better audio quality, enhanced content, and potentially bringing in sponsors while maintaining their ethical standards.The hosts outline their timeline and goals for growth, ask for listener feedback on proposed improvements, and emphasize their commitment to serving the Bitcoin community. They also cover the current Bitcoin price sitting at $106,885 and revisit the discussion about market...
2025-10-311h 02Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 230 - Start of the Bear Market?!In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the question on everyone's mind: is this the start of a bear market? With Bitcoin consolidating around $107k and noise on the internet getting louder about a potential downturn, the hosts dive into price action, market sentiment, and what indicators might signal a true bear market versus healthy consolidation.NewsProton at the United Nations ForumSignal with EcashResourcesBitcoin Node Comparison Chart"The Prophecy"Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingOctober 22nd, 2025: 107,640 USD | 92,700 euro...
2025-10-241h 01Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 229 - Nostr Zapathon QuestionsIn this week's episode, McIntosh and Kenshin answer listener questions from Nostr, covering topics ranging from European Bitcoin adoption to the future of decentralized social media. The hosts discuss where European Bitcoiners might consider relocating as regulations tighten, with Switzerland emerging as a top choice despite its costs. They tackle questions about Bitcoin's role as money versus store of value, Nostr's current challenges with relay infrastructure and growth, and whether CBDCs pose any real threat to Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on Strike's new Bitcoin-backed loans in Europe, the latest Sparrow wallet update with silent payment support, and predictions...
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Joseph Writer Anderson PodcastUNION ARENA: Rurouni Kenshin Meta, Decks and HunterxHunter Vol. 2In this episode, we'll be diving deep into each of the new Rurouni Kenshin decks coming out with the latest set. Don't miss some of the latest UNION ARENA news, set releases, and thoughts on the UNION ARENA meta after Kenshin. Full Rurouni Kenshin deck ranking: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-rurouni-kenshin-deck-rankedWe'll also be looking at the decks coming out with Hunter x Hunter Vol. 2: https://www.josephwriteranderson.com/blog/union-arena-every-hunter-x-hunter-vol-2-deck-ranked
2025-10-0500 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 228 - Europe Wants Your MoneyMcIntosh and Kenshin discuss the European Central Bank's push for a digital euro as a sovereignty move against US dollar dominance and stablecoins. They cover Switzerland's erosion of privacy laws forcing Proton to relocate servers, the EU's proposed chat control legislation, and September's bullish close for Bitcoin signaling potential strong Q4 gains. Plus: next week's listener Q&A Zapathon.Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.Resourceshttps://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2025/html/ecb.sp250929~9a94367d26.en.htmlhttps://en.crypt...
2025-10-031h 02Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 227 - Executive Order 6102In episode 227, McIntosh and Kenshin examine Executive Order 6102 from 1933, when FDR forced Americans to surrender their gold at $20.67 per ounce before the government revalued it to $35, creating a massive wealth transfer. They debate whether a similar Bitcoin confiscation could occur, discussing how centralized exchanges would be vulnerable while self-custodied Bitcoin presents unique enforcement challenges since it exists as cryptographic keys rather than physical asset and compare the regulatory environments between the US and Europe.Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.Resourceshttps://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/...
2025-09-261h 05Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 226 - What We Hate About BitcoinHosts McIntosh and Kenshin discuss their frustrations with Bitcoin, focusing on security concerns for holders, lack of built-in privacy features, and toxic community drama. They also analyze why Trump isn't truly the "Bitcoin president" despite his rhetoric. The episode covers recent regulatory threats to Bitcoin privacy tools and updates on market conditions.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “I Play Guitar” by Doerfel Family Bluegrass.Resourceshttps://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/https://bitcoinmagazine.com/takes/nepalese-protestors-should-permanently-embrace-bitchat-as-well-as-bitcoin-and-other-freedom-techhttps://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/https://www.therage.co/b...
2025-09-191h 15Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 225 - Bitcoin MythsIn episode 225 of "Satoshi's Plebs," hosts McIntosh and Kenshin debunk eight Bitcoin myths: that it has no intrinsic value, is mainly used by criminals, wastes energy, is too volatile for currency use, will be banned by governments, has slow/expensive transactions, will be replaced by better cryptocurrencies, and is a Ponzi scheme. They counter each myth with evidence about Bitcoin's utility, legitimate usage (99%+ of transactions), renewable energy incentives, decreasing volatility over time, decentralized resistance to bans, Lightning Network capabilities, unique leaderless structure, and survival through multiple market cycles. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording
2025-09-1257 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 224: Labor Day BluesMcIntosh and Kenshin discuss the renewed controversy around Bitcoin Core's plan to remove OP_return limits in version 30, which would allow unlimited data uploads to the blockchain. The hosts strongly oppose this change, arguing it enables spam and goes against Bitcoin's purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash. They advocate for Bitcoin Knots as an alternative, which now represents 18% of public nodes and maintains stricter filtering.The episode also covers McIntosh's transition from Mac to Ubuntu Studio for production, a passionate take on generational wealth complaints (arguing younger people have Bitcoin as an escape route from the broken fiat...
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My Taste is Better Than Yours40 - Rurouni Kenshin (Kyoto) by Nobuhiro WatsukiWe continue our Bleach/Rurouni Kenshin read-throughs with the famed Kyoto arc, one of Enzo’s all-time favourite of the medium which he has plenty to gush over. But will Samu feel the same way?Timestamps:0:00 Introduction - the companion piece to the Soul Society episode5:04 Spoiler discussion warning5:22 Himura Kenshin as a main character, comparisons to Ichigo Kurosaki?9:48 Why is Kyoto arc considered one of the best of the series and battle shonen?14:54 Juppongatana - standouts and our favourites20:18 Honjo Kamatari depiction of the ti...
2025-08-251h 12Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 222 - Institutions Go All-InKenshin and McIntosh discuss a key bullish signal from Coinbase where institutional trading volumes have reached 75% of total activity. According to research from Charles Edwards at Caprio Investments, this metric has historically predicted Bitcoin price increases within seven days every time it occurs. The pattern previously triggered significant price movements.Institutions are currently buying approximately 600% more Bitcoin than the daily mining production, creating massive supply pressure. Companies like MicroStrategy continue their regular Bitcoin purchases, while new Bitcoin treasury companies are emerging globally. The hosts believe this institutional demand, combined with ETF inflows and the upcoming retail FOMO...
2025-08-1550 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 221 - JoinstrIn this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into Joinster, a revolutionary decentralized CoinJoin implementation that leverages Nostr technology to address Bitcoin's privacy challenges. With major privacy services like ZKSnacks and Samourai shutting down recently, the Bitcoin community has been searching for viable alternatives, and Joinster emerges as a promising solution. The hosts cover both CoinJoin fundamentals for newcomers and dive into the technical details for more advanced listeners.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cypherpunk Not Dead” by ElectrobadourResourceshttps://docs.joinstr.xyz https://join...
2025-08-081h 00Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 220 - Summer Bitcoin Backup ProjectIn this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of Bitcoin's most critical aspects: proper seed phrase backup strategies. They explore various backup methods from basic pen-and-paper solutions to advanced metal stamping and creative approaches like hiding seed phrases in books. The hosts discuss essential security practices including backup redundancy, geographic distribution, inheritance planning, and advanced setups like multisig and Shamir's secret sharing. They also cover common costly mistakes, from digital storage mishaps to house fires, emphasizing why summer is the perfect time to audit and upgrade your backup systems based on your Bitcoin holdings.Stick around to...
2025-08-011h 09Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 217 - Printer Go BRRRRThis week McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into the "Printer Go BRRR" meme that became a serious economic discussion during COVID. They explore what M2 money supply actually means and how it's grown consistently at 6-8% annually for decades, with a shocking 40% spike during 2020-2021. The hosts discuss how this money printing directly correlates with real inflation rates, which are much higher than official government CPI numbers suggest.The episode's highlight is an incredible chart showing Bitcoin's price perfectly tracking M2 money supply with just a three-month lag, demonstrating Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat debasement. With...
2025-07-1257 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 215 - The One With All the QuestionsMcIntosh and Kenshin tackle 12 listener questions covering a wide range of Bitcoin and Nostr topics.Key Topics Discussed:Security practices for Bitcoin custody and inheritance planningCorporate Bitcoin adoption vs. pleb ownership concernsFuture of running Bitcoin nodes on mobile devicesValue-for-value podcast model evolutionPost-state society possibilities with Bitcoin and NostrHyper-bitcoinization timeline predictionsAI coding journeys and dream projectsStick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 18th, 2025: 107,700 USD | 92,300 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 902,692Episode Page...
2025-06-271h 06Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 214 - The Last SatoshiJoin McIntosh and Kenshin as they explore Bitcoin's ultimate endgame—what happens when the last Bitcoin is mined in 2140 and the network transitions to a fee-only economy. This isn't speculation; it's mathematical certainty built into Bitcoin's code.While most people focus on short-term price action, this episode takes the ultimate long view. The hosts examine what Bitcoin looks like over a century from now when all 21 million coins have been mined and miners transition from block rewards to transaction fees alone. This represents Bitcoin reaching its final form as the hardest money ever created.Beyond th...
2025-06-201h 06Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 213 - 95% DoneThink Bitcoin's "too late" because 95% of the supply is already mined? Think again. While mainstream media spins this as bad news, we explain why this scarcity is exactly what makes Bitcoin so powerful for regular people. The nearly-complete supply isn't Bitcoin's weakness—it's its superpower.We break down why scarcity benefits plebs over institutions, how the final 5% will take over 100 years to mine, and what this means for your stacking strategy. Plus, we look at the numbers: Bitcoin gained over 61% in the past year alone, proving that "being late" to a scarce asset can still be incredibly pr...
2025-06-1358 minSatoshi's PlebsEpisode 212 - Free Range BitcoinMcIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into legitimate methods for acquiring Bitcoin without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. They explore the privacy benefits, trade-offs, and practical approaches for stacking sats while maintaining financial privacy.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/spanish-company-vanadi-coffee-bets-on-bitcoin-1-1-billion-investment/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Wait Destiny” by Sara JadeBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 4th, 2025: 105,500 USD | 92,250 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 899,805Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-212Music Credits...
2025-06-061h 10Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 211 - We All Have a BiasIn this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of the biggest mental blocks new Bitcoiners face: unit bias. They explain why thinking you can't afford Bitcoin because you can't buy a whole coin is holding back adoption and share strategies for overcoming this psychological barrier.News and Noteshttps://block.xyz/inside/block-to-roll-out-bitcoin-payments-on-squarehttps://atlas21.com/texas-one-step-away-from-a-bitcoin-reserve-only-the-governors-signature-is-missing/https://theminermag.com/news/2025-05-27/bitmain-s23-bitcoin-minerhttps://www.reuters.com/business/gamestop-buys-bitcoin-worth-513-million-crypto-push-2025-05-28/Stick around to the very end for the v4v...
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The Film ClubEpisode 232: Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal (1999)This week at The Film Club we’re concluding our AniMay month with friend of the podcast Brandon and he brings our first OVA series on the podcast, Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal! The series follows a young boy named Shinta who’s with a traveling group that ends up being slaughtered by a bandit raid. Shinta is the sole survivor of this attack and after he buries all of the dead he is rescued and taken as an apprentice to swordsman Hiko Seiijuro (a legendary master of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu style). Hiko renames Shinta as “Kenshin” a name more fitting for a sw...
2025-05-231h 24Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 210 - Bitcoin Wallets: Your Keys to Financial SovereigntyYou need to know how to actually secure your Bitcoin beyond leaving it on an exchange! In this episode, Kenshin and McIntosh break down everything you need to know about Bitcoin wallets — the foundation of true self-sovereignty. You'll discover why wallets don't actually store Bitcoin (they manage your private keys), the critical difference between hot and cold storage, and how to properly backup your seed phrases without losing everything to fire, flood, or forgotten passwords.Learn their personal recommendations for beginners, advanced multisig setups for serious Bitcoin holders, and the essential 3-2-1 backup strategy that could sa...
2025-05-231h 27Satoshi's PlebsEpisode 209 - Jump Into the Mempool!Ever wonder what happens to your Bitcoin transaction after you hit send? In this episode, Kenshin and McIntosh dive deep into the mysterious world of the mempool — the holding area for unconfirmed Bitcoin transactions. You'll learn why transactions get delayed, dropped, or stuck, and how to avoid overpaying on fees with tools like RBF (Replace-by-Fee) and CPFP (Child Pays for Parent).News and Noteshttps://mempool.spacehttps://learnmeabitcoin.com/technical/mining/memory-poolhttps://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/78618/why-some-transactions-disappear-from-the-mempoolhttps://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/Wallets that support RBF/CPFP:
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