Episode Details

In this episode of Sat Chats Short Stacks, Chris and Stewart try to crack one of Bitcoin’s greatest mysteries: Why did Satoshi choose 21 million? Is it math? Is it magic? Is it blackjack?

While there’s no official answer from the pseudonymous founder himself, Stewart walks us through the strongest theory yet—that 21 million was mathematically reverse-engineered based on block rewards, halving schedules, and Bitcoin’s 130-year issuance timeline. Of course, we also explore the fun stuff: slot machines, the 21st century, numerology, and yes, even 21 Savage. No stone left unstacked.

We cover:

✅ Why 21 million isn’t arbitrary

✅ How Bitcoin’s supply schedule shapes trust

✅ What halving intervals have to do with it

✅ Why the answer might be buried in math

✅ Theories from blackjack to divine numerology

Chapters:

00:00 The Mystery of 21 Million Bitcoin

10:54 Mathematical Insights Behind Bitcoin's Supply Cap

Let us know in the comments: Was Satoshi a blackjack addict… or just a low-time-preference wizard?

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