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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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01:02:49

SLP271 Pete Rizzo When Satoshi Disappeared

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/28

Pete Rizzo, editor at Bitcoin Magazine and editor in chief for Kraken joins me on the show to talk about his latest piece, ‘The Last Days of Satoshi’. We talk about various ideas: What Satoshi’s image was in the early community How things changed as Bitcoin got bigger Mistakes and bugs early in Bitcoin’s life How that colours our view going forward Bitcoin, Wikileaks, and the CIA Pete links: Twitter: @pete_rizzo Article: The Last Days Of Satoshi: What Happened When Bitcoin's Creator

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01:07:53

SLP270 Bob Murphy What Does A Hard Money Bitcoin...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/21

Bob Murphy, Austrian economist and libertarian theorist joins me on the show to talk about his views on Bitcoin and Austrian economics. We chat: Bitcoin’s evolution in stages Bitcoin and non monetary use What bitcoiners are getting wrong about Austrian economics Money is not a measuring rod What it would look like under a Bitcoin world Bob Murphy links: Twitter: @BobMurphyEcon Site: BobMurphyShow.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital

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01:05:31

SLP269 Jack Mallers - Bitcoin Wins Because It Is Open

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/19

Jack Mallers of Strike rejoins me on the show to talk about what he’s working on and how Bitcoin wins. We chat: Visiting El Salvador and financial access Bitcoin remittance market Why fiat fintech can’t compete Bitcoin and Lightning as an open network Strike expansion Jack Mallers links: Twitter: @jackmallers Strike: @ln_strike Site: Strike.me Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com

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01:09:18

SLP268 Peter Todd - Should Signal Have Used Bitcoin...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/15

Peter Todd, Bitcoin expert and cryptocurrency consultant joins me on the show to talk about Signal’s recent decision to use MobileCoin rather than Bitcoin. Is Signal selling out? We talk about why MobileCoin is centralised, why it was a bad choice, and why they should have used Bitcoin and Lightning instead. We also talk about directions with private messaging going forward. Peter Todd links: Twitter:@peterktodd Mastodon Website: PeterTodd.org Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend

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00:54:44

SLP267 Joe Burnett How Big Is The Market For Bitcoin?

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/12

Joe Burnett of Mimesis Capital joins me to talk about just how big the market for Bitcoin could really be. Hint: It might be bigger than just the market for gold. We talk through valuation in a post hyperbitcoinization world, and we also explore the Bitcoin Contango trade. Joe Burnett Links: Twitter: @IIICapital Site: mimesiscapital.com Article: Valuing Companies Post-Hyperbitcoinization Article: A Deep Dive Into Bitcoin's Contango Other relevant episodes: SLP191 Jeff Booth – Bitcoin

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01:02:19

SLP266 Croesus_BTC - Bitcoin: Stake Your Claim Before...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/09

Croesus_BTC joins me to talk about why the yuppie elite do not like Bitcoin, making simplified bitcoin content, adoption and cycles, speculative attacks on fiat, and staking your claim on your ‘fair share’ of Bitcoin. Don’t miss this one! Croesus_BTC links: Twitter: @Croesus_BTC Article: Asset DNA: Explaining Bitcoin's Speculative Attack On The Dollar Article: Why The Yuppie Elite Dismiss Bitcoin Article: Bitcoin And The American West Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass

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00:57:25

SLP265 Diverter - Becoming Uncle Jim: Being Digital...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/06

Diverter joins me on the show to talk about our modern world of surveillance and reliance on third parties. We chat about learning to be a ‘digital sherpa’ for your family and friends. Dealing with “I don’t have anything to hide” Password managers Nextcloud Yunohost Self hosting Bitcoin Diverter links: Twitter: @Diverter_noKYC Article: Becoming Uncle Jim Article: Uncle Jim’s Cloud Article: Searching for Uncle Jim Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining

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01:04:05

SLP264 Roy Sheinfeld Podcasting 2.0 & Lightning with...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/04/01

Roy Sheinfeld of Breez rejoins me on the show to talk about the latest with Breez and how Lightning Network is enabling a whole new world of possibilities. We chat: Breez updates Merchant adoption of Breez Lightning network podcasting Taking payments offline Cloud backups Lightning development Roy Sheinfeld links: Twitter: @Breez_Tech Website: breez.technology Podcasts on Breez: Streaming Sats for Streaming Ideas Introducing Lightning Rod Relevant episodes: SLP94 Roy

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01:28:40

SLP263 Parker Lewis - The Greatest Trick Central...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/29

Parker Lewis of Unchained Capital rejoins me on the show to talk about the environment central banks have created, what that has done to money and our ability to save. We chat: Fiat financialisation of the economy Inflation and Deflation properly considered Bitcoin’s growth amongst institutions today Multi sig with Unchained Loans with Unchained Living off your Bitcoin using collateralised loans Parker Lewis links: Twitter: @parkeralewis Site: Unchained.com Articles: Bitcoin

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01:10:20

SLP262 Craig Raw Bitcoin Multi Sig With Sparrow Wallet

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/24

Craig Raw joins me on the show to talk about his relatively new project, Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet allows you to easily set up a single sig or multi sig wallet, air gapped or with USB, supporting the most popular hardware wallets. We talk: Why Sparrow Progression steps for new bitcoiners QR codes Taproot Applications vs browser apps Being Uncle Jim Tor built in Electrum server vs Bitcoin core use Funding and sustainability Craig links: Twitter: @craigraw Site:

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01:22:15

SLP261 Dominic Frisby - Bitcoin vs Daylight Robbery...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/22

Dominic Frisby, comedian, author, financial writer and libertarian joins me on the show to talk about his latest book, Daylight Robbery. We chat: How taxes have impacted society Low taxes for more prosperous societies Bitcoin Citadels and patronage Bitcoin’s impact on taxes Bitcoin Nomads Surveillance and Platforms Dominic links: Twitter: @DominicFrisby Book: Daylight Robbery Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Unchained Capital(code LIVERA) CompassMining.io Hodl Hodl Lend CypherSafe

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00:58:26

SLP260 Luke Dashjr How Bitcoin UASF Went Down,...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/17

Luke Dashjr, long time Bitcoin Core contributor joins me on the show to discuss his views on how UASF went down in 2017. We talk through the various trade offs and points around Taproot activation and why he believes that LOT = True maximally reduces the risks. We chat: Luke’s background BIP91, BIP148 Miner signalling Chainsplits Average user and code review Speedy Trial Small blocks Luke links: Twitter: @LukeDashjr Mastodon: @LukeDashjr Email: luke@dashjr.org Relevant prior

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00:53:30

SLP259 Whit Gibbs - Bitcoin Mining For All With...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/15

Whit Gibbs of Compass Mining joins me on the show to talk about his background in mining, and how the mining market is developing. We chat: Hitting ROI on a mining machine Current prices and costs How to do it Learning by doing and making mistakes Mining equipment Mining facilities Hashrate distribution around the world Recent raise Links: Twitter: @BitcoinBroski Site: Compassmining.io Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code

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01:17:06

SLP258 Rafael Schultze-Kraft Bitcoin Supply Crunch

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/11

Rafael Schultze-Kraft CTO of Glassnode rejoins me on the show to talk about Bitcoin on chain metrics and how there is a very bullish set up right now. We chat: Overview of how Glassnode’s analysis works Liquid supply vs illiquid supply Number of coins on exchanges dropping and what this means Difference in structure of bitcoin demand this time vs 2017 Why its not true that “2% of accounts control 95% of bitcoin” Links: Twitter: @n3ocortex Twitter: @glassnode Site: Glassnode.com

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01:19:40

SLP257 Matt Corallo - Bitcoin Soft Fork Activation,...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/04

Matt Corallo of Square Crypto, and long time bitcoin developer (now more focused on lightning) joins me on the show to talk about Taproot Activation, as well as review some of the history and nuance of prior soft forks in Bitcoin. We discuss: What is a fork What are the benefits of Taproot How the events of 2017 played out Dynamics of soft forks Taproot activation paths Flag day vs forced signalling UASF style LDK - Lightning Dev Kit Links: Twitter: @thebluematt Lightning Dev Kit:

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01:03:44

SLP256 David Bailey Bitcoin 2021 and Bull Markets

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/03/02

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Media (including Bitcoin Magazine) rejoins me on the show to chat about the latest: Bitcoin 2021 is coming and it’ll be huge! We chat: Bitcoin 2021 and the guests The feeling of live conferences Bitcoin Magazine content Bitcoin’s growth in recent years Bitcoin culture David Bailey links: Twitter: @DavidFBailey Bitcoin 2021 conference Bitcoin Magazine UTXO Management Prior episode: SLP61 David Bailey – Refocusing on Bitcoin Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin

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00:59:20

SLP255 Gleb Naumenko: The Label, Bitcoin Dev &...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/02/26

Gleb Naumenko, Bitcoin developer rejoins me to talk about his latest venture, The Label. We chat about: Bitcoin development and consulting Protocol development Cross layer considerations Bitcoin & Lightning attacks Time Dilation attacks CoinPool Links: Twitter: @ffstls Site: The Label Previous episode: SLP164 Gleb Naumenko – erlay Bitcoin transaction relay Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code

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01:18:12

SLP254 Dario Sneidermanis Muun Wallet: Bitcoin &...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/02/23

Dario Sneidermanis, Founder of Muun Wallet joins me to talk about the advanced technological approach taken by his team. We chat about: Muun as a single unified bitcoin + lightning balance A different approach with mnemonics and backups Lightning and channel management Splicing Use in Argentina and elsewhere around the world Links: Twitter: @esneider Twitter: @muunwallet Site: Muun.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)

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00:58:29

SLP253 Samson Mow Blockstream Jade, Liquid & Bitcoin...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/02/19

Samson Mow CSO of Blockstream rejoins me on the show to chat about what’s going on with the new Jade hardware wallet, updates on Liquid & Bitcoin Mining: Jade hardware wallet Blockstream Green Why use Liquid vs Lightning Blockstream Mining Mining industry generally Samson links: Twitter @Excellion Site: Blockstream.com Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Hodl Hodl Lend Compass Mining Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CypherSafe (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com (code LIVERA) Stephan

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01:02:33

SLP252 NVK Bitcoin Hardware Wallets vs Air Gapped...

Stephan Livera Podcast ·

2021/02/17

NVK, CEO of CoinKite joins me on the show to talk about hardware wallets, air gapped computers and all kinds of useful security questions. This episode will help you learn about the kinds of attacks possible against air gapped computers and hardware wallets, as well as bring some nuance and balance to the conversation about how people should use Bitcoin. We chat: Locking down security Attacks possible against air gapped computers Multi sig vulnerabilities and standards Helping newcoiners in

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