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Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast

Blockspace Media

Bitcoin conversations from the deep end, covering markets, tech, compute, and culture from hosts Charlie Spears and Colin Harper. Three episodes per week, on all podcast players, Yahoo Finance, CoinDesk and more. Drop us a listen and review!

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47:27

The Metric That Will Signal A Bitcoin Bottom w/...

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2026/01/13

James Check, Co-Founder of Check on Chain, joins us to talk about the current state of Bitcoin in 2026. James breaks down why Bitcoin decoupled from the wider market in late 2025, the massive sell-side pressure from long-term holders, and why on-chain metrics point to a bear market phase. We also explore the "extraordinary" nature of ETF flows, the quantum computing debate, and why gold and Bitcoin are ultimately the same trade.Subscribe to the newsletter

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18:58

TECH: Unraveling Bitcoin's Quantum Problem...

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2026/01/10

We break down the difference between bits and qubits, explain why Shor's algorithm threatens elliptic curve cryptography, and debate the fate of Satoshi's vulnerable coins. It’s a deep dive into encryption, timeline predictions, and the massive coordination challenge facing the Bitcoin network to upgrade before it's too late.Subscribe to the newsletter: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Satoshi has ~1M quantum vulnerable BTC. * 2-4 million total BTC are currently exposed. *

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32:07

NEWS: Hut 8’s Eyes 500MW Site, MSCI Keeps MSTR,...

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter!Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Colin and Charlie give a temperature check on bitcoin mining stats, highlighting stats that show non-monetary transactions currently account for nearly 50% of all Bitcoin transactions. We also dig into Hut 8’s plans for a 500 MW data center in Illinois, the latest hiring spree at Cipher Mining, Riot’s updated compensation plan as they expand into AI, and MSCI’s decision to keep Strategy (MSTR) in its indices

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65:53

The State of Crypto Media w/ Brady Dale

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2026/01/06

Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter!Welcome back to The Blockspace Pod! Today, Brady Dale, author of the Front Stage Exit newsletter and former Axios reporter, joins us to talk about the state of bitcoin/crypto media. We break down the current landscape into a number of categories, including incumbents / newcomers, tradfi giants, research desks, alt crypto media, and more. Brady and the hosts critique the decline of leading outlets, the SEO tactics of a specific tradfi publication, and why

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40:36

Our Predictions For 2026

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2026/01/03

Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the major plot beats for 2026. They cover the looming silver supply deficit, why Bitcoin hash rate might see its slowest growth years, and the supply chain breaks threatening AI data centers. Plus, they discuss the "538 moment" for prediction markets, big banks launching Bitcoin lending, and the AI content takeover.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Silver up 140% over the past year. * Gold up roughly 65% over the

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50:24

Our Top Stories From 2025

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/23

Blockspace Boys — Charlie, Colin, and Will — join us to count down the most impactful and wildest stories of the year. They dive deep into the ICE raid on a Texas Bitcoin mine, the end of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and the industry-wide pivot to AI and HPC. We also discuss Trump’s tariffs causing miner panic, the "Treasury Narrative" bust, and the legendary $8 billion whale sale. Plus, don't miss the saga of the Bitcoin Puppet race car.Subscribe to the newsletter

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46:36

Quantum's $100 Billion Threat To Bitcoin

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/20

Charlie and Colin join us to talk about the existential risk of quantum computing. We break down Nick Carter's latest research, the timeline for a potential quantum break, and the 2 million Bitcoin currently at risk. We debate the ethics of "burning" Satoshi's coins to save the network, the technical challenges of forking to quantum-resistant signatures, and why the next big Bitcoin civil war might be fought over physics.Subscribe to the newsletter

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42:08

Inside the $220M Bitcoin Infrastructure SPAC w/ Ryan...

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Ryan Gentry, CEO of Bitcoin Infrastructure Acquisition Corp (BIXI), joins us to talk about taking a Bitcoin company public via SPAC. We dive into his journey from aerospace engineering to Lightning Labs, and why so many engineers flock to Bitcoin. Ryan breaks down the current state of Bitcoin infrastructure, the massive opportunity in Bitcoin lending, and how Lightning Network integrates with new side systems. We also discuss why the "burden of proof" has shifted to the no-coiners in traditional

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40:14

This New Bitcoin Proposal Would Steal Your Bitcoin

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Today, we break down the controversial "CAT" proposal by Claire Ostrom. This idea suggests snapshotting and burning UTXOs associated with Ordinals and Stamps to curb spam. We analyze the technical flaws, the failed game theory, and why seizing user coins—even "dirty" ones—sets a dangerous precedent for Bitcoin censorship and on-chain confiscation.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * CAT burns UTXOs under a specific threshold * 100 million inscriptions are

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28:45

Why The 2025 Bitcoin Bull Run Failed Us

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/06

Today, we unpack the "underwhelming" 2025 bull market. Was $126k really the top? We dive into the data showing Bitcoin's 4-year ROI is virtually indistinguishable from the S&P 500 and Gold. We also break down Meltem Demirors’ viral thread on why "Proof of Stake was a mistake", how TradFi revenue has officially flipped DeFi, and why the meme coin supercycle left retail investors empty-handed.Subscribe to the newsletter: https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * BTC 4yr ROI: 12% vs Gold

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27:36

The Conspiracy Was True: Operation Chokepoint 2.0

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/12/03

We discuss the bombshell report from the House Committee on Financial Services that confirms the existence of **Operation Chokepoint 2.0**—a coordinated, extralegal effort by the Biden Administration to push the crypto industry out of the US banking system. Review Nic Carter's original exposes, how the "conspiracy" became formal documentation, and the shift from an existential threat to a clearer path for conducting business in the United States. We also discuss the political "reckoning" ahead for

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26:09

Bitcoin Ruined Your Thanksgiving (Here's What To Do)

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/29

We analyze Bitcoin's historical holiday performance from 2012-2024, revealing that Thanksgiving-to-Christmas returns are a perfect 50/50 coin toss. We break down why 2017's spectacular bull run spoiled expectations, how the COVID-era 2020 produced the GOAT Thanksgiving shill with 69% gains, and why dollar cost averaging is the only advice worth giving your skeptical relatives. Plus: practical strategies for orange pilling family without ruining dinner.Subscribe to the newsletter

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32:21

Bitcoin Collapse: Here's Who's Bleeding In The Street

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/22

Colin and Charlie break down the brutal November 2025 Bitcoin selloff. With BTC trading at $87K, the average ETF holder is now underwater, hash prices are at all-time lows, and treasury companies like MicroStrategy and Nokia are facing serious headwinds. We discuss whether this is just typical Bitcoin volatility or something more concerning, analyze the dangers of leverage in crypto, and examine what happens when treasury companies can no longer access capital markets. Subscribe to the newsletter

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45:22

Bitcoin & Islamic Finance

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/19

Allen Farrington and Harris Irfa explain their seminal paper "Bitcoin, Fiat and Islamic Finance." They dive into why Islamic banking is an oxymoron, how riba (interest/usury) connects to fractional reserve banking, and why Bitcoin naturally produces Islamic-compliant financial systems.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com **NOTES:** - Global South spends half GDP on debt interest - Islamic finance industry worth $3+ trillion - Dinar used for 1000+ years in Islamic

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26:30

Did Jack Dorsey Fix The Bitcoin Merchant Problem?

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/15

We break down Jack Dorsey's massive Bitcoin rollout across Cash App and Square—4M merchants can now accept BTC payments via Lightning and mainnet. We explore how Bitcoin rails are undercutting Visa/Amex fees, the Strike-style settlement strategy, and the controversial BIP 177 denomination debate.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • 4M Square merchants now accept Bitcoin payments • Credit card fees range from 2-6% per transaction • Cash App uses Lightning

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43:12

$120K Bitcoin Call, Stablecoins, and 2026 BTC Market...

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/12

Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, joins us to talk about why Galaxy revised their Bitcoin end-of-year target from $185K to $120K, the competitive headwinds from gold (up 57% vs Bitcoin's 12%), AI investments, and stablecoins, the October 10th leverage wipeout, Bitcoin's maturation into a lower-volatility asset, whale distribution patterns, the stalled momentum of ordinals and runes, Bitcoin Layer 2 developments, and the ongoing arbitrary data filters debate affecting projects like

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22:35

The 7 Indicators Saying The Bull Market Isn't Over

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/08

We dive deep into Coinglass's Bull Market Peak Indicators showing zero out of 30 signals flashing bear market warnings. Despite recent price drops and worst jobs data in 22 years, Bitcoin dominance sits at 59% (65% triggers peak warnings), Pi cycle top indicator remains green, and long-term holders absorbed $52.2B in sell pressure.Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • 0 out of 30 indicators show bear market • Bitcoin dominance currently at 59% • 65%

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29:09

Inside Russia's Secret Bitcoin Mining Industry

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Anna Baydakova, Senior Reporter at CoinDesk joins us to talk about Russia's complex relationship with Bitcoin. From Putin's surprising embrace of crypto mining to the grey market of mining rig distribution, Anna reveals how sanctions transformed Russia's crypto landscape. We explore Siberian mining operations and why Russians increasingly turn to Bitcoin as both protest and preservation against an authoritarian regime. Link to the full report:

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21:43

Gold Investors Are Taking A Victory Lap

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/11/01

Gold Investors Are Taking A Victory Lap! Colin explains how Boomer goldbugs finally get to take a victory lap as Bitcoin gets beaten out by gold in 2025. Were Bitcoiners wrong about the debasement trade?Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: • Gold beats Bitcoin in 2025 • Gold is winning the debasement trade • It’s a geopolitical game • China, US, and Rare Earth Metals Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:40 Goldbug victory lap 03:55 Gold soars as BTC crabs 06:19 China

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33:48

The Insanity of Bitcoin's Newest Soft Fork

Blockspace - A Bitcoin Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Rob Hamilton from AnchorWatch joins us to talk about the explosive BIP 444 proposal that could fork Bitcoin. We break down PortlandHodl's original 520-byte output limit idea, LukeDashjr's controversial technique to ban inscriptions, and the legal pressure being applied to mining pools. Rob explains why this fork will likely fail, what happens to your Bitcoin if it succeeds, and why opponents finally admitted a consensus change was needed all along.Subscribe to the newsletter

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