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Supply Shock

Supply Shock explores the latest Bitcoin news with a deep historical perspective. Featuring in-depth interviews with industry experts, each episode connects current events to key moments in Bitcoin history, revealing patterns, lessons, and insights shaping the future of digital assets.

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47:27

Bitcoin Core v30 Release: What’s Changing & Why It...

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2025/09/25

In this episode, prolific Bitcoin Core contributor Murch discusses the forthcoming Bitcoin Core v30 release. We explore the evolution of the release process, the shift from legacy Berkeley DB wallets to descriptor wallets, new features for power users and businesses, performance gains like faster indexing, upgrades to networking and mining interfaces, and the cultural debate around conservatism, protocol changes, and developer neutrality. Enjoy!— Follow Murch: https://x.com/murchandamus Follow

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18:53

Turning $0.05 Cans Into BTC | Bruno Oliveira

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2025/09/23

In this episode, Bruno Oliveira and his translator (Felipe Demartini) join the show to discuss Bruno’s journey turning cans into SATs. We discuss how his love of Bitcoin blossomed into a stacking opportunity to the tune of 22 SATS per can and how he plans to reach one whole Bitcoin. We also delve into why Brazil needs Bitcoin, Bruno’s Bitcoin children stories, and more. Enjoy!— Follow Bruno: https://x.com/sucateirocripto Follow Felipe: https://x.com/namcios Follow Rizzo:

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48:30

How Bitcoin Knots Sparked a New Culture War | Pourteaux

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2025/09/18

In this episode, Pourteaux joins the show to discuss the rise of Ordinals and inscriptions on Bitcoin, the long-running debate over data storage on the blockchain, and how the controversy around Bitcoin Knots reflects deeper cultural and political shifts within the Bitcoin community. We also explore what this means for Bitcoin’s resilience, miner incentives, and its increasingly partisan perception in U.S. politics. Enjoy!— Follow Pourteaux: https://x.com/pourteaux Follow Rizzo:

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67:44

Bitcoin Wars 2.0: Who’s on the Right Side of History?...

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2025/09/16

In this episode, author of The Blocksize War Jonathan Bier joins the show to compare the ongoing dispute between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots with the 2015–2017 fork wars. We examine how both sides claim the “small-blocker” legacy, debate the role of fee markets and mining decentralization, and question whether Bitcoin should tolerate non-monetary data like Ordinals and inscriptions. Enjoy!— Follow Jonathan: https://x.com/jonathanbier Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply

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51:59

Bitcoin Civil War: Core vs. Knots Over Arbitrary Data...

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2025/09/11

In this episode, Rizzo & Shinobi from Bitcoin Magazine dive into the escalating dispute between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, unpacking the ideological clash over arbitrary data in transactions, node vs. miner dynamics, and the legacy of the Fork Wars. They explore whether Bitcoin should be a neutral settlement layer or a strictly financial system, the technical realities of relay and consensus rules, and the rising social tensions around developer authority and dissent. Enjoy— Follow Shinobi:

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43:13

Bitcoin’s Biggest Unsolved Problem is Custody |...

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2025/09/09

In this episode, co-founder & CEO of Onramp Michael Tanguma argues that this Bitcoin cycle is fundamentally different due to the rising sovereign and institutional bid, suppressed volatility, and structural changes in custody. He explains why gold’s surge is a smoke detector for sound money adoption, why collaborative custody must evolve beyond self-storage and third-party custodians, and why 2022’s collapse was just a “dry run” for the risks ahead. Enjoy!— Follow Michael: https://x.com/MTanguma

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43:17

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Mark A New Era Of...

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2025/09/04

In this episode, Ed Juline discusses the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies. Ed recounts his journey from early Bitcoin days to working with MicroStrategy, highlighting how “intelligent leverage” has unlocked institutional adoption. We also discuss whether cycles still matter, the risks and opportunities of Bitcoin treasury companies, geographic arbitrage in emerging markets, and how preferred shares and ETFs are shaping Wall Street’s interaction with Bitcoin. Enjoy! — Follow Ed:

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41:42

Self-Custody is the Only Permissionless Bitcoin |...

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2025/09/02

In this episode, Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet explains the importance of self custody. He breaks down the evolution of Bitcoin custody, the tradeoffs between ETFs and true self-custody, the importance of seed phrases, institutional adoption through Ledger Vault, and the challenges of making multisig and hardware wallets user-friendly. Charles also stresses that Bitcoin’s value as permissionless money depends on decentralization and self-custody, urging users to practice secure backups and verify

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52:02

Roman Storm’s Guilty Verdict: What It Means for...

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2025/08/28

In this episode, David Z. Morris breaks down the Roman Storm trial, explaining Tornado Cash’s origins, the split verdict, and why the case sets a critical precedent for financial privacy. He highlights how the jury’s hung decision reflects deeper debates about decentralization, crypto regulation, and the limits of state power over code. Enjoy!— Follow David: https://x.com/davidzmorris Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow

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50:31

Bitcoin Stablecoins Will Beat the Dollar | Diego...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, RootstockLabs co-founder Diego Gutierrez explains how Bitcoin-backed stablecoins and decentralized financial primitives are enabling real-world adoption, especially in volatile economies like Argentina. He contrasts Rootstock’s vision of a Bitcoin-secured, censorship-resistant financial stack with more centralized systems like Ethereum or Solana. Diego also explores how stablecoins, tokenized assets, and even nation-states may converge on Bitcoin rails, and why institutional

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42:00

Bitcoin vs. The Censorship Machine: A New Era for...

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2025/08/21

In this episode, Gabriel Shipton—brother of Julian Assange—joins the podcast to discuss Project Spartacus, a grassroots initiative inscribing WikiLeaks’ most sensitive archives onto the Bitcoin blockchain. By doing so, the project aims to preserve uncensorable historical records, highlight Bitcoin's original ethos as a tool for resistance, and protect the rights of whistleblowers and journalists. Shipton reflects on Julian’s impact, the need for publishing tools outside state control, and how

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47:35

The Bitcoin Flywheel Accelerating Corporate Adoption...

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2025/08/19

In this episode, CEO & Founder of 10x Capital Hans Thomas explains how Bitcoin treasury companies are becoming global “on-ramps” for digital asset adoption, leveraging public markets and the flywheel effect to compound holdings. He shares insights on raising capital from crypto whales and institutions, executing deals in emerging markets, and why execution and low-cost capital matter more than hype. Enjoy!— Follow Hans: https://www.linkedin.com/in/htnyc/ Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_

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42:45

Is The Global Bitcoin Treasury Boom Just Starting?...

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2025/08/14

In this episode, co-host of the Bitcoin Treasuries podcast Tim Kotzman breaks down the rapid rise of Bitcoin treasury companies beyond MicroStrategy, highlighting the opportunities in untapped global markets, the emergence of new investor metrics like Bitcoin-per-share and forward mNAV, and the challenges for retail investors navigating risk and jurisdictional complexity. He discusses company differentiation, the potential for M&A, the influence of institutional adoption, and why he expects

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53:58

Bitcoin to $1 Million: The Stairway to Heaven |...

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2025/08/12

In this episode, Adrian Morris of True North argues that Bitcoin’s current market phase is fundamentally different from past cycles. He attributes prior boom-bust patterns less to the halving schedule and more to stimulus-driven speculation, noting that institutional ETFs, corporate treasuries, and reduced volatility are now creating a stronger, more stable bid. This “Stairway to Heaven” thesis envisions Bitcoin steadily stair-stepping higher rather than repeating extreme four-year cycles

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52:13

Bitcoin's Blow-off Top Is Coming | Michael Terpin

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2025/08/07

In this episode, author of Bitcoin Supercycle Michael Terpin explains why he believes the four-year Bitcoin cycle is still intact. He outlines his view that Bitcoin operates in "seasons" (spring, summer, fall, winter), with predictable post-halving behavior and diminishing returns. While macro forces and ETF inflows may distort short-term sentiment, Michael argues that human psychology and market structure still drive cyclical corrections. Enjoy!— Follow Michael: https://x.com/michaelterpin

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42:45

Bitcoin’s Four-Year Cycle Is Over | Matt Hougan

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2025/08/05

In this episode, Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explains why he thinks the four-year Bitcoin cycle is breaking down. He predicts a smoother, longer cycle ahead, driven by ETF flows, regulatory clarity, and a more mature market structure.While Rizzo wrestles with nostalgia for the classic boom-bust cycle, Hougan makes the case that “this time really is different.” Enjoy!— Follow Matt: https://x.com/Matt_Hougan Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock:

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41:50

Treasury Companies Will Lose The Bitcoin Yield Race |...

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2025/07/31

In this episode, Maple Finance CEO Sidney Powell joins the show to discuss the evolving market for earning yield on Bitcoin. We explore the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies like MicroStrategy, the differences between capital structure-based returns and real onchain yield, and the role of staking and DeFi in delivering Bitcoin-native returns. Sid breaks down the risk profiles between tokenization and securitization, discusses Bitcoin Layer 2 competition, and shares why Maple is betting on the

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53:49

Bitcoin Is Mainstream, But At What Cost? | Alp

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2025/07/29

In this episode, OG Bitcoiner Alp reflects on Bitcoin’s transformation from a fringe libertarian experiment to a mainstream political tool. They discuss the dilution of early Bitcoin culture, the lingering identity crisis among mid-cycle adopters, the myth of ongoing existential threats, and the shift from cypherpunk ideals to nation-state interests. Alp shares his skepticism of Bitcoin's co-option by U.S. political movements and emphasizes that while Bitcoin is no longer underground, its core

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47:18

Quantum Computing: Solving Bitcoin's Greatest Threat...

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2025/07/24

In this episode, Bitcoin veteran Jameson Lopp discusses the growing threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s cryptography. He breaks down his new Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) that aims to prevent a catastrophic supply shock by encouraging a network-wide migration to quantum-resistant addresses. Lopp explains the nuances of Shor’s algorithm, possible migration schemes, controversies around locking old funds, and his phased plan to protect user assets. We also touch on the state of Bitcoin L2s,

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65:11

Bitcoin Ossification Is a Threat to Its Survival |...

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2025/07/22

In this episode, Co-Founder of StarkWare Eli Ben-Sasson joins the show to explore the philosophical and technical crossroads between Bitcoin and Ethereum. He recounts the early hopes of building zk-tech on Bitcoin, the cultural rift that pushed innovation elsewhere, and why Bitcoin’s potential remains limited without soft forks. Eli argues for a future where Bitcoin’s principles—decentralization, verifiability, and self-custody—can scale globally through new cryptographic tools like ZK proofs and

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