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Bitcoin’s Data Debate: Should the Blockchain Be Permissionless? | Sergio Lerner
In this episode, Bitcoin Developer Sergio Lerner joins the show to discuss Bitcoin’s latest development battles–from the OP_RETURN data wars to the future of programmable Bitcoin through BitVMX. He a…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
How Bitcoin Became Trump’s Weapon | Ryan Selkis
In this episode, Ryan Selkis joins the show for his self-proclaimed 'last crypto interview' to discuss his whistleblowing about Mt. Gox’s insolvency, his role in securing Trump's support, and the con…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Bitcoin’s Last Stand: The OP_RETURN Invasion | Chris Guida
In this episode, Chris Guida unpacks the OP_RETURN debate, argues that Bitcoin must protect its cultural values to survive, and warns that without strong norms, Bitcoin risks becoming Ethereum 2.0. H…
Published on 7 months ago
PGP Creator: Bitcoin Is Not the Revolution You Think | Phil Zimmermann
In this episode, cryptography legend Phil Zimmermann—creator of PGP—reflects on his role in the original “crypto wars,” the mixed societal impact of Bitcoin, and why he’s both intrigued by and cautio…
Published on 7 months ago
Bitcoin’s High-Tech War: Builders vs. The Filters
In this episode, Janusz joins the show to discuss the growing tension in the Bitcoin community over layer two (L2) scaling, especially around rollups like Citrea. We also unpack a proposed change to …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
BITCOIN CITY: The Untold Story Behind Roswell's Historic Reserve | Guy Malone & Adam Simecka
In this episode, Guy Malone and Adam Simecka join the show to discuss Roswell, New Mexico starting a strategic Bitcoin reserve, Bitcoin’s role in local governance, and how Roswell is approaching its …
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Can You Insure Your Bitcoin? | Rob Hamilton
In this episode, Rob Hamilton of Anchorwatch joins the show to discuss his company serving Bitcoin insurance to individuals and businesses, the corporate adoption narrative dominating this cycle, and…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Quantum Computing: How Safe Is Your Bitcoin? | Hunter Beast
In this episode, Hunter Beast joins the show to discuss the quantum threat to Bitcoin, his BIP-360 proposal to address the existential problem, and the spectrum of Bitcoiners that are more or less vu…
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
The Bitcoin Treasury War: Mallers vs. Saylor
This week, Rizzo and Nolan discuss Cantor, SoftBank, Tether and Jack Mallers teaming up to create a competitor to Strategy and the vision for their new company Twenty One. We also delve into the shif…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
What's the Problem With Bitcoin? | James O’Beirne
In this episode, James O'Beirne joins the show to discuss the core theoretical and developer problems Bitcoin needs to address, the evolving vision for Bitcoin, and how the modern day crypto ecosyste…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago