Stephan Livera Podcast

00:28:11

Kruw on Wasabi 2.8 and Upcoming Forks | SLP760

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/08/06

Kruw (@kruwed) runs one of the highest-volume WabiSabi coordinators, giving him direct insight into how the protocol handles liquidity, Sybil resistance, and real-world usage.Timestamps:00:42 — Wasabi 2.8 Privacy Features 02:45 — Taproot As Wasabi's Default Address07:25 — Pay Inside CoinJoin Saves 40 Minutes10:26 — Auto CoinJoin 12:21 — WabiSabi Blocks Whale Sybil Attacks14:31 — Payjoins16:37 — ClusterMempool Wins for CoinJoins20:00 — Upcoming forks21:14 — CoinJoin: Free Replay Protection

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00:45:48

Bitcoin Security Consortium with Mike Schmidt | SLP759

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/28

In this episode, Mike Schmidt executive director of Brink, and volunteer coordinator for the consortium, explains how the group formed, autonomy over funding, and how it plans to avoid repeating earlier centralized roadmap fights.Timestamps:00:55 — Quantum Risk and the Consortium Pledge03:10 — The Nine Consortium Members11:40 — Publishing Quantum Research Publicly13:39 — Brink Role and Funding Concerns16:20 — Defining Early Success Metrics19:00 — Informing the Public on Quantum Progress21:17 —

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00:57:02

Daniel Buchner: Why BIP 110 Cannot Stop Bitcoin Spam...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/23

Buchner, known for his work on decentralized identity at Proof, brings a technical and game-theoretic lens to the debate over Bitcoin's monetary focus versus attempts to restrict arbitrary data.The conversation covers narrative shifts driving spam to Bitcoin, the limits of relay policy versus consensus rules, why the house analogy fails, economic node power over basement operators, and the lack of miner or buyer support that dooms the proposal.Timestamps:01:31 — Locusts Flock to Bitcoin's

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01:01:09

Lyn Alden: BIP 110 Could Trigger August Bitcoin Chain...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/22

Lyn Alden warns that BIP 110 is unlikely to curb spam and instead mostly rearranges non-monetary data, raising the risk of a minority fork attempt that could split the Bitcoin chain.Lyn Alden is a leading macro analyst and Bitcoiner who examines how fiscal dominance now overrides traditional monetary policy tools.She breaks down why high debt-to-GDP ratios prevent rate hikes from taming inflation, how broad money supply still expands 5-8 percent annually, the limits of semiconductor and AI

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00:43:54

Bitcoin Desire Hits 8-Year Low | Michael Sullivan SLP756

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/17

Bitcoin desire sentiment has fallen to an eight-year low, a contrarian signal that historically aligns with market bottoms rather than tops.Michael Sullivan, an engineer and author, applies machine learning to individual X accounts to track granular Bitcoin emotions and moods over time.He examines how entry eras shape lasting narratives, why pro-BIP 110 cohorts show strikingly low conviction, how individual tracking avoids bot pollution, and why boredom plus infighting often mark optimal

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00:54:52

James Check: Spot Buyers Saving Bitcoin Amid Time...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/10

Even as ETFs and MicroStrategy sell into weakness, natural spot demand has kept Bitcoin from collapsing in what may be the shallowest bear market on record. The real test now is time pain, the grinding boredom that forces out remaining weak hands after the initial price capitulation.James Check, founder of Checkonchain.com, joins me to break down the current cycle through on-chain data and market psychology. His framework distinguishes price pain from the subsequent time pain that historically marks

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00:26:44

Bitcoin in Your Signal Chat – Radar’s Bold Move with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/09

Radar integrates self-custodial Bitcoin payments directly into Signal's messaging network, eliminating the need for separate apps or custodians when sending value to contacts.Seth for Privacy, from the Cake Wallet team, explains how Radar targets everyday users rather than Bitcoin maximalists by preserving Signal's privacy model while adding instant Lightning-enabled transfers via Spark.The discussion covers seamless account migration from Signal, offline payment receives, wallet risk limits

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00:18:23

Dan Gould: Payjoin DevKit Ships and Breaks Common...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/07

Payjoin delivers transaction batching driven by real economic activity rather than waiting for pool participants, while also cutting fees through direct net settlement between counterparties.Dan Gould, maintainer of Payjoin DevKit, explains how the new async protocol and oblivious HTTP relay change what is practical for mobile wallets today.The conversation covers current live deployments in Bull Bitcoin and Cake Wallet, remaining fingerprinting heuristics beyond common input ownership, the

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00:36:42

Fedimint in South Africa: Zero Fees & Community...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/07/03

A South African circular economy is already running real payments on Fedimint with seven guardians on Start9 boxes. Users send eCash with zero fees inside the federation and feel the same simplicity as Wallet of Satoshi—except the custody is local and the privacy model is different.Hermann and Joshi explain how non-technical guardians set up 5-of-7 multisig, how the Conduit wallet hides complexity, and why Fedimint beats Liquid on on-chain integration and local trust. They also cover Lightning

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00:50:04

Quarterly Self-Custody Update - Q2 2026 with NVK |...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/30

In this episode, NVK rejoins me to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin self-custody, hardware wallets, and privacy solutions, providing valuable insights for enthusiasts and practitioners alike.Timestamps:00:00 Quarterly Self-Custody Update01:28 Sparrow Wallet Update & Silent Payments05:41 Coldcard MK5 & Recent Firmware Updates07:53 The Evolution of Co-signing & MuSig211:58 Liana & Nunchuk Wallet Updates17:16 Cove, BlueWallet & Mobile Wallet Progress19:09 BitKey V2 &

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00:15:32

The First Stratum V2 Block: What It Means for Bitcoin...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/29

In this episode, Alejandro De La Torre, CEO of @DMND_Sv2, joins me to discuss the mining of Bitcoin block 955,318 — the first known Stratum V2 block on mainnet.We break down what happened, the benefits of Stratum V2, how it improves efficiency and we talk about SV2 adoption more broadly.A great episode for anyone who wants to understand where Bitcoin mining is heading.Timestamps:00:00 The First Stratum V2 Block: What Happened?01:08 How Does Miner Transaction Selection Change Bitcoin Mining?01:58 Can

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01:06:57

Bitcoin Treasury Stocks: Sentiment or Structure? Deep...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/29

In this episode, Adrian Morris joins the show to discuss Bitcoin Treasury Companies. We explore whether MSTR and STRC are over, sustainable mNAV premiums, the impact of leverage, the right way to calculate mNAV, how many such companies can realistically exist, and how this space evolves through bull and bear markets.Timestamps:00:00 What are Bitcoin Treasury Skeptics Getting Wrong?03:55 Is it over for STRC? Par vs Peg06:30 The level of correlation to Bitcoin price07:10 Critiques of STRC

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01:16:40

Silent Payments as the next step forward | SLP748

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/26

In this episode, Craig Raw returns to discuss Sparrow’s Silent Payments and Frigate integration, where multisig UX stands in 2026, his thoughts on building Bitcoin wallet software solo, and the ongoing challenges of distribution and platform risk.We discuss:Silent Payments and their impact on privacy and UXPlatform risks and the importance of pragmatic developmentStandards and interoperability in Bitcoin walletsThe future of multi-sig UX and hardware wallet supportCryptographic innovations like

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00:16:43

RailsX: Yield for LPs & Seamless BTC-Stable Swaps |...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/25

In this episode, Jesse Schrader (Jestopher), CEO of Amboss, joins us to break down RailsX — their new Lightning-native DEX.We discuss:🔸How traders and liquidity providers use RailsX🔸The costs and benefits for both sides🔸Current Lightning routing volumes and growth trends🔸The state of Lightning yield and how it compares to other players🔸The recent BitGo Lightning Earn partnership🔸A quick update on Magma🔸A high-signal look at where Lightning yield, stablecoins, and institutional adoption are

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00:15:58

The Fight to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody in South...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/24

In this urgent 15-minute conversation, Stephan speaks with Ricki Allardice, one of the leaders of the Property Rights Defense Group, about South Africa’s Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026 — the most serious threat to Bitcoin self-custody the country has seen.Ricki breaks down exactly what the draft rules would do to private keys, self-custody, and everyday Bitcoiners, where the process stands right now, and what the community can still do before the 30 June 2026 public comment

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00:43:01

Using Bitcoin to Change the World: UHNW Philanthropy,...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/23

Matt McClintock (Founder & CEO of Bespoke Group) returns to the show alongside Alla Futterman (Associate Client Relationship Manager & Head of Philanthropy Operations) fresh off his main-stage talk at BTC Prague 2026 titled “Using Bitcoin to Change the World.”In this deep dive, we explore how ultra-high-net-worth Bitcoiners and their families are moving beyond simple HODLing to become active stewards — deploying Bitcoin through sophisticated, values-aligned philanthropy to solve real

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00:16:31

Bitcoin Passports: How to Rank Countries for...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/22

In this episode, we sit down with Adam Juchniewicz of Bitcoin Passport Index and Bitcitizen to discuss Bitcoin sovereignty, jurisdictional arbitrage, and how Bitcoiners should think about second passports and residencies.We dive into the Bitcoin Passport Index, why Bitcoin-friendly tax and legal treatment matters more than most people realize, and how the landscape for citizenship and residency programs is rapidly changing.Adam also breaks down his fast-track Vanuatu citizenship program and his

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00:16:07

Bark Goes Mainnet with Steven Roose | SLPfast 743

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/20

Steven Roose (CEO of Second) rejoins me to explain Bark going live on Bitcoin’s main net. Timestamps:(00:00) - Bark mainnet launched on June 9th(02:01) - Bark and Lightning onboarding(03:30) - Ark compared to Lightning — replacement or teammate?(04:15) - User experience with Bark(05:54) - Developer experience with Bark SDK(08:04) - Barkd for merchants and services(08:56) - Dev tooling and VTXO Inspector(10:40) - What's the current status of adoption and what's coming next?Fees? (13:25) - Tx

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00:48:36

The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining with NG Zhang SLP742

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/17

In this episode, NG Zhang, founder and CEO of Canaan Inc., shares his journey in Bitcoin mining technology, from early ASIC development to modern innovations like heat reuse and energy integration. We talk about the evolution of mining hardware, industry trends, and future prospects.Timestamps:(00:00) – Intro and Early Days of Bitcoin Mining(03:40) – From FPGA to ASIC Technology(06:22) – The Avalon A16 Series(09:07) – Reliability and Durability of Mining Machines(12:15) – Failure Rates and

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00:55:56

Will Cole, Chris Seedor, Nathan Day, Philipp,...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2026/06/14

In this episode, I caught up with Will Cole from Zaprite, Alex Bragin (Jan3), Nathan Day from BTCMap, Philipp (Satora), and Skot 9000 (BitAxe/SHA256) while at BTC Prague 2026.Timestamp:(00:00) – Interview with Skot9000 of (SHA256)(09:01) – Interview with Alex Bragin of JAN3 (20:35) – Interview with Will Cole of Zaprite(28:45) – Interview with Philipp of Satora.io(39:33) – Chris Seedor of Seedor.io(46:23) – Nathan Day of BTCMapLinks: Philipp: https://x.com/bonomatChris: https://x.com/coinjoined Will

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