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Stephan Livera Podcast

Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. Leading names in the world of Bitcoin join the show to share their insights, whether they are developers, CEOs, economists, authors, analysts and more.

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00:53:26

Castle: Automating Bitcoin for Small Businesses with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/07/01

In this episode, Stephan reconnects with Stephen Cole to discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, particularly focusing on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and the launch of Castle, a new venture aimed at automating Bitcoin treasury management for small and medium businesses. They explore the implications of Bitcoin adoption for small businesses, the importance of hard tech, and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a foundational asset for future innovations. The conversation emphasizes the

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01:03:08

The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin explained with Clara...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/27

Clara Shikhelman Head of Research at ChaincodeLabs and Anthony Milton join me to explain the quantum threat to Bitcoin and possible mitigations:Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:46) Understanding Quantum Computing and Bitcoin Security(05:42) The Impact on Bitcoin Private keys(08:34) Mining and Quantum Computing(10:50) How many coins are vulnerable? (14:00) Bitcoin script types(19:37) Sponsors(21:25) Immediate call to action - stop address re use(25:20) What do we do if a QC appears? Burn vs Steal(34:00)

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01:01:47

Banking for Bitcoiners with Bold with Zack Pardey |...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Zach Pardey, CEO and co-founder of Bold, a Bitcoin-focused banking platform, discusses Zach's journey into the Bitcoin space, the societal issues stemming from fiat systems, and how Bitcoin can serve as a solution. The conversation delves into the integration of Bitcoin with traditional banking, the unique offerings of Bold, including Bitcoin rewards and self-custody options, and the emerging trend of Bitcoin treasury companies. Zach emphasizes the importance of self-custody and the need for

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00:49:49

The Sovereign Child: A Libertarian Approach to...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In this episode, Aaron discusses his book 'The Sovereign Child' and his unique approach to parenting, which is influenced by libertarian philosophy and the ideas of David Deutsch. Stupple emphasizes the importance of understanding children's reasons for their behavior rather than imposing authoritarian discipline. He advocates for a parenting style that maximizes freedom and autonomy while still providing guidance and support. The conversation also explores the importance of allowing

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01:42:52

MEV, Censorship & Why We Need To Save Our Wallets...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/16

Stephan & Matt discuss the ‘Save Our Wallets’ campaign, which aims to protect non-custodial wallets from regulatory challenges posed by the U.S. government. He highlights the legal risks developers face due to broad interpretations of regulations and the potential consequences of future administrations. The importance of advocacy for legislative change, user engagement, and improving user experience in Bitcoin transactions are emphasized. Additionally, the conversation touches on the

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01:17:50

Bitcoin Treasury Companies: Risk, Reward & mNAV with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/15

Blake & Stephan discusses the emerging concept of Bitcoin treasury companies, their role in the debt market, and the potential benefits and risks associated with them. He emphasizes the proactive approach these companies take to bring capital into Bitcoin, the importance of understanding the mechanics behind their operations, and the sustainability of their net asset value (MNAV). The discussion also touches on investment strategies, personal perspectives on risk, and the future of Bitcoin

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00:36:27

Your Financial Data Can Be Weaponized Against You...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Lyudmyla Kozlovska, President, Open Dialogue Foundation discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and the weaponization of financial regulations. She highlights the dangers of transnational financial repression, where authoritarian regimes exploit financial action task force (FATF) and anti-money laundering (AML) regulations to target individuals and organizations. The discussion emphasizes the need for privacy protection, legislative change, and active advocacy to safeguard civil

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00:57:06

Firefish: borrow against your bitcoin with Igor...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/24

Igor Neumann, co-founder of Firefish, discusses the innovative approach of their Bitcoin lending platform. Firefish operates as a decentralized marketplace connecting borrowers and lenders, allowing users to leverage their Bitcoin as collateral for loans. Igor explains the unique features of their protocol, the loan terms, user demographics, and the growing interest in Bitcoin collateralized loans. He also addresses the technical aspects of their platform, including liquidation processes and

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01:10:04

Leveraged Bitcoin Equities Over Bitcoin? with Reed...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/23

Reed Wommack shares his journey into Bitcoin, transitioning from a role at Swan Bitcoin to running Groundluxe, a company focused on grounding products. He discusses the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, the risks and rewards associated with leveraging debt for investments, and the importance of a long-term perspective in navigating market cycles. Reed also emphasizes the potential for Bitcoin to dominate the equity market and the impact of capital gains tax on investment strategies

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00:56:45

How Bitcoin is Disrupting Traditional Financial...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Stephen and Zac discuss the innovative intersection of Bitcoin and life insurance. They explore how Bitcoin can disrupt traditional life insurance markets, the recent funding successes of Meanwhile, and the unique benefits of Bitcoin-denominated policies. The conversation dives into the mechanics of these policies, the yield generation strategies employed by Meanwhile, and the tax advantages that make them appealing to customers. The episode concludes with insights into the customer experience and

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01:26:13

Bitcoin Core OP RETURN and spam explained by a Core...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/17

Stephan and Antoine discuss the complexities surrounding Bitcoin's OP_RETURN functionality and the ongoing debate about spam filtering on the Bitcoin network. They explore the implications of consensus rules, standardness, and the historical context of these discussions. Antoine provides insights into the motivations behind changes in Bitcoin Core's policies and the potential future of Bitcoin as both a currency and a data storage solution. The conversation highlights the urgency of addressing

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01:17:12

Bulletproofing Bitcoin: Multi-Institution Custody...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/15

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Michael Tanguma explore the current landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on the challenges of self-custody, the role of custodians, and the emergence of multi-institution custody solutions. They discuss the importance of education in the Bitcoin space, the dynamics of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the unique opportunities for Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East. The conversation emphasizes the need for evolving security measures as Bitcoin adoption increases and

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01:05:48

Non-Custodial Bitcoin Lending Explained with Shehzan...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/13

Shehzan Meredia, CEO and founder of Lava, a non-custodial Bitcoin lending platform shares the unique features of Lava, including its focus on security, user experience, and the use of Discreet Log Contracts (DLCs) to provide cryptographic guarantees for borrowers. Shehzan explains the loan process, interest rates, and how Lava differentiates itself from traditional custodial lending platforms. The conversation also touches on the impact of previous lending failures in the crypto space and the

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01:07:21

Tuscany Lightning Summit 2025 | SLP658

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/12

At the Tuscany Lightning Summit 2025, we discussed Ark and VTXOs, batching, RGB, DLCs, what constitutes spam on Bitcoin, Bitcoin payments market, miniscript, bitcoin inheritance tools and more.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:48) - Tiero(09:17) - Alekos Filini(18:40) - Sponsors(20:56) - Anant Tapadia (33:16) - Andi Pitt(44:24) - Sponsors(45:21) - Giacomo

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00:43:34

Bitcoiners, Walk the Walk With Payments! with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/07

Stephan discusses the significance of Bitcoin as money and the concept of monetary maximalism with guests Rockstar Dev and Di from BTC Inc. They explore the current state of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, the challenges of adoption, and the innovations being introduced, such as the Bolt Card, to facilitate Bitcoin payments. The conversation emphasizes the importance of leading by example in the Bitcoin community and the need for better technology to enhance user experience and drive

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01:04:56

Superior Store of Value: Bitcoin vs Real Estate with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Leon Wankum shares his journey from studying philosophy to becoming a property expert and Bitcoin enthusiast. He discusses the intersection of real estate and Bitcoin, emphasizing the monetary premium in real estate, the impact of the fiat system on property prices, and the social consequences of property investment. Leon differentiates between property speculation and development, highlighting the business aspects of real estate. He also compares investment yields in real estate versus Bitcoin,

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01:05:43

Bitcoin Self-Custody in 2025 with NVK | SLP655

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/02

Stephan & NVK discuss the current state of self-custody in Bitcoin, highlighting the advancements in hardware wallets like Coldcard and the importance of understanding trade-offs in wallet solutions. Coldcard introduces new features such as co-signing and key teleport, which enhance security and usability. The conversation also touches on the future of wallet software, including the promising Cove Wallet and the potential of Miniscript in Bitcoin transactions. NVK also highlights the

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01:15:06

Bitcoin vs Gold: The Future of Monetary Assets with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/05/01

Stephan & Vijay discuss the current state of Bitcoin, its market cycle, and its comparison with gold. They explore the implications of geopolitical factors on gold and Bitcoin, the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the evolving liquidity channels in the market. The discussion also touches on speculation in Bitcoin and how it contributes to its growth, while emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying economic theories. They also explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, the

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00:43:44

Bitcoin Oasis 2025 | SLP653

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/04/30

At Bitcoin Oasis 2025, we discussed Bitcoin tools & innovation, bitcoin cycles, financialization of bitcoin, adoption in the MENA region and India’s first bitcoin treasury company.Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(00:57) - Preston Pysh(12:47) - Sponsors(15:03) - Sooly Kobayashi(21:49) - Max Hillebrand(28:46) - Sponsors(29:43) - Siddarth Bharwani(40:07) - Lara

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00:53:46

Can you retire on bitcoin? with Gilded Pleb | SLP652

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Stephan & Gilded Pleb, a developer who created StackMath, a financial calculator for Bitcoin, discuss Gilded's personal journey with Bitcoin, its potential impact on homelessness, and the importance of understanding financial models for retirement planning. Gilded explains how traditional financial calculators often fail to account for the volatility of Bitcoin and introduces the Monte Carlo simulation as a more effective tool for predicting financial outcomes. The conversation also touches

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