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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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00:56:56

SLP311 Bitcoin: Only The Strong Survive - with Big Al

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/10/08

Big Al, pseudonymous co-author of the “Only The Strong Survive” article joins me on the show to talk about various critiques of non-Bitcoin ‘Crypto’ projects. In this explosive discussion, we talk about the key things you need to know on Bitcoin as contrasted with ‘Crypto’ and DeFi. We chat: What truly sets Bitcoin apart DeFi not being decentralised, and not finance Everything fights for liquidity The problem with utility tokens Dishonest TVL metrics and massive leverage in ‘defi’ Links:

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00:59:45

SLP310 Should We Stop Using Software Wallets? Bitcoin...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/10/06

Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger rejoins me on the show to talk about the risks present with Bitcoin software wallets. Don’t miss this episode for security discussion on why you shouldn't be keeping large amounts of bitcoin on software wallets and why hardware is becoming more and more necessary to protect bitcoin from theft. We chat: Exploits using Pegasus Key aspects of Bitcoin security Extracting secrets using malware from desktop wallets and phone wallets Desktops, phones, hardware

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00:54:55

SLP309 Easy CoinJoin Use For Desktop Is Here With...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/10/04

Craig Raw, founder of Sparrow Wallet rejoins me on the show to talk about the latest: easy coinjoin for the desktop is now here with whirlpool being integrated into Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet might well make coinjoin much more accessible to users interested in bitcoin privacy. Craig and I chat: Latest updates How Whirlpool in Sparrow works STONEWALL privacy preserving spends in Sparrow Implications of having multiple whirlpool clients Electrum server back ends for Sparrow Wallet

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00:58:31

SLP308 Philip Glazman - Scaling Exchanges With...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/10/01

Philip Glazman of River, a bitcoin only exchange in the US joins me on the show to talk about the process of using lightning as an exchange. We talk about: Experiences with lightning over the years User profiles and how customers use lightning with River Customer education Swap services Lightning and Liquid comparison Technical overview Links: Twitter: @philipglazman Article: Scaling Lightning Network at River - River.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining

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00:58:31

SLP307 Becoming A Lightning Routing Node Operator...

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2021/09/28

Jestopher and Tony of the Amboss website and project join me on the show to talk about the journey of becoming a lightning routing node operator, tips and resources. We chat: Routing on lightning Selecting channel partners Channel management Tooling available to help routing nodes Calculating fees and rebalancing LN communities growing Links: Jestopher: @Jestopher_BTC Tony: @tonyioi Site: Amboss Space - Lightning Network Explorer Other resources: What Makes a Good Routing

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01:12:18

SLP306 Guy Swann - What Makes Bitcoin A Breakthrough...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/09/24

Guy Swann of the Bitcoin Audible podcast joins me for a special show for Bitcoin and Crypto beginners. We talk about why Bitcoin is unique and why you should avoid shitcoin gambling. We discuss: Common questions for people new to ‘crypto’ “Won’t Shitcoins pump harder than Bitcoin?” Comparison of Bitcoin and shitcoins The problem with utility tokens Shitcoins are LARPing decentralisation Shitcoin waterfall “Doesn’t Bitcoin waste energy?” Links: Twitter: @TheGuySwann

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01:12:34

SLP305 El Salvador Bitcoin Law On The Ground with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/09/20

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law went live on 7th September, what was it really like? What did the protesters have to say about it? Aaron van Wirdum, Bitcoin Journalist at Bitcoin Magazine joins me to give us an ‘on the ground’ take on things. We chat: Protesters and are they really protesting about Bitcoin or Bukele? Chivo Wallet - teething issues The truth about bitcoin remittances Positives on the experience so far Bitcoin Meetup Bitcoin Core v22 Bitcoin 2022 Links: Twitter: @AaronvanW

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01:02:10

SLP304 Is The Bitcoin Infinity Meme Wrong? With Knut...

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2021/09/14

Knut Svanholm, Bitcoin writer joins me on the show to chat about why you are not prepared for hyperbitcoinisation, and various concepts such as adoption, what it might look like, and the infinity meme. Is the infinity meme wrong? I believe it is, but listen in to Knut and I discussing it! Links: Twitter: @knutsvanholm Article: You Are Not Prepared - Citadel 21 Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com

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01:35:20

SLP303 Ethereum’s Path to Centralisation with Alex B

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/31

Alex B joins me on the show to talk about why Ethereum is predictably on a path to centralisation. How does Bitcoin contrast in terms of decentralisation and long term possibilities? We chat: MEV Can MEV be stopped? MEV and staking derivatives interaction Ethereum as the Myspace Ethereum cannot be ultra sound money Problems with utility tokens Alex links: Twitter: @bergealex4 Twitter Thread: Holy **** is Ethereum broken. Sponsor links: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass

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01:06:01

SLP302 SeedSigner - Bitcoin multi sig security under $50

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2021/08/23

SeedSigner, pseudonymous creator of the SeedSigner project joins me to talk about his work creating a low cost, accessible, DIY style hardware device that can be part of your multi sig quorum with wallets/coordinators like Specter Desktop, Sparrow Wallet, Blue Wallet. This product was actually inspired by an earlier episode with Michael Flaxman. We chat: Inspiration for the project Low cost Accessibility Technical skill required QR codes Support Being a project vs product Links:

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01:24:46

SLP301 Bitcoin Mining Pools Decentralised? A...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/18

How should Bitcoin mining be structured? Pavel Moravec of SlushPool (Braiins) and Ryan Ellis of Laurentia Pool join me to chat. We discuss: Why pools exist How to structure mining pools Trade offs around decentralisation of pools Coinbase payouts vs other ways Lightning payouts Scalability for mining pools Stratum v2 Links: Pavel Moravec: @mor_pav Braiins Twitter: @braiins_systems Braiins site: Braiins.com | Bitcoin Mining Company Laurentia Pool Twitter: @laurentiapool Site:

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01:12:27

SLP300 Adam Back Bitcoin, Privacy & Censorship...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/13

Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, cryptographer and privacy advocate, inventor of Hashcash and cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper rejoins me on the show. We chat: Regulatory environment for Bitcoin vs building ‘Crypto wars’ in the 90s Proof of Work Bitcoin privacy Confidential Transactions in Liquid and for Bitcoin Trade offs involved Blockstream satellite base station Bitcoin development Previous episode: SLP 42 Adam Back, CEO Of Blockstream - Blockstream Satellite, Tim May, Bitcoin

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01:19:59

SLP299 Adam O - Bitcoin Optionality for Oil & Gas

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/12

Adam O of Upstream Data joins me to talk about the massive opportunity for energy producers and Bitcoin mining. We chat about: The opportunity for Oil & Gas with Bitcoin Optionality The necessity of fossil fuels ESG Bitcoin Mining Council Bitcoin lobbying Adam links: Twitter: @denverbitcoin Site: Upstream Data Prior/relevant episode: SLP284 Steve Barbour – Bitcoin & Fossil Fuels vs Fiat Maxis Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained

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01:13:47

SLP298 Rusty Russell - Lightning Offers / BOLT12: The...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/09

Offers might be the next big idea for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Rusty Russell of Blockstream, working on the lightning spec and on c-lightning rejoins me to chat: Current invoices today vs Offers New use cases enabled e.g. static QR donation Refunds Recurring payments ‘Speaking lightning’ Offers vs LN URL What’s next Links: Twitter: @Rusty_twit Site: Bolt12.org Site: Blockstream.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital(code LIVERA)

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01:17:41

SLP297 Ergo - Chain Surveil Yourself!

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/05

Have you wondered about Bitcoin privacy or chain surveillance and how it’s done? Or how to defend against it? This is the episode for you, as Ergo of OXT Research (Part of Samourai Wallet) rejoins me on the show to talk: Background on bitcoin transactions How Bitcoin surveillance works Peel chains and wallet clustering How to counter it in practice Ergo links: Twitter: @ErgoBTC Telegram: @ErgoBTC Guide: Understanding Bitcoin Privacy with OXT — Part 1/4 Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin

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01:26:25

SLP296 Saifedean Ammous - The Biggest Fiat Malinvestment

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/08/03

Saifedean Ammous, author of the Bitcoin Standard and the upcoming book, The Fiat standard rejoins me on the show for an illuminating episode where we explore various ideas: What bitcoin really replaces Thinking about inflationary costs infinity/21M - is it wrong? Cultural impacts of fiat money Malinvestments and where the biggest ones lie The hyperbitcoinized world Saifedean Links: Twitter: @saifedean Site: Saifedean.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining

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00:55:37

SLP295 John Lee Quigley Why Bitcoin Mining Is...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/07/27

Historically, Bitcoin Mining as an industry was dominated by China. John Lee Quigley (formerly of Compass Mining, and now independently consulting and writing) rejoins me on the show to talk about his recent report on the state of Bitcoin mining. We talk about the various factors going into this generational shift. Listen to this episode to understand some of the dynamics, gleaned from John’s in depth research and interviews on the subject.We chat: Historical reasons for China’s dominance Why its

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01:10:03

SLP294 Lyn Alden - Inflation, Debt, and Energy Markets

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/07/22

Lyn Alden of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy rejoins me on the show to talk about macro updates and Bitcoin. We chat: CPI rises to 5.4% and inflation Govt debt and the likely govt responses Why and how they keep the party going Oil & Gas Bull case Energy and the need for baseload power Stablecoins & why Bitcoin is different People are sleeping on the Lightning Network Links: Twitter: @LynAldenContact Article: The Case for a Longer-Term Oil and Gas Bull Market Other

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01:08:29

SLP293 Greg Foss The Debt Problem You Can’t Ignore

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/07/19

Greg Foss, a 3 decade veteran of fixed income securities specialising in HY (High Yield) joins me to talk about debt, bonds, government debt and why Bitcoin is the answer. Primer on debt instruments Interest rates and bond bull market over decades Craziness of debt markets Interaction between debt and equity Could govt repudiate the debt? Could we outgrow it? Why Bitcoin is the best asymmetric trade Links: Twitter: @FossGregfoss Paper: https://t.co/OK4dDj27Io?amp=1 Sponsors:

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01:02:32

SLP292 Andrew Chow Output Script Descriptors for Bitcoin

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/07/16

Andrew Chow, Bitcoin Core contributor and creator of the PSBT standard rejoins me on the show to talk about the creation of a series of BIPs (Bitcoin Improvement Proposals) for Output Script Descriptors. We break down and explore the key concepts to make it accessible for bitcoiners. Seeds BIP39 vs Electrum seeds vs aezeed Derivation paths How Output Script Descriptors improve things New functionality Backups and recovery Lightning Miniscript Advanced scripting Links: Twitter:

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