Mike Brock is a political commentator, writer, and former executive. In this episode, we explore the dynamics of power politics versus distributive politics, the transformation of the Republican Party under Trump, and the struggle to uphold liberal values in a rapidly changing political climate. We dive into the role of economic incentives in shapi…

- Microsoft to consider bitcoin as a hedge against inflation https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312524242884/d878959ddefa14a.htm - Lightspark announces new layer 2 Spark https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/lightspark-announces-new-bitcoin-l2-and-upgraded-uma-capabilities - ECB Economists: Nocoiners May Be Impoverished by Rising B…

Jarrett Adams is a defense attorney, author, and founder of Life After Justice, a nonprofit focused on fighting wrongful convictions and supporting reintegration for exonerated individuals. In this episode, we get into his story of being wrongfully convicted at 17, the realities of navigating the criminal justice system, and the harsh conditions in…

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and a leading advocate for Bitcoin's role in promoting freedom. In this episode, we discuss his work empowering activists under authoritarian regimes, the structural issues facing human rights funding, and how technology like Bitcoin are transforming the fight for liberty. …

- 2140 Foundation Launched to Support Open-Source Bitcoin Development https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/2140-foundation-launched-to-support-open-source-bitcoin-development/ - OpenSats Grants Long-Term Support for Greenart7c3 https://opensats.org/blog/greenart7c3-receives-lts-grant - Blockstream Closes $210M Convertible Note Financing Round Led by Fulgur …

Winston Marshall is a musician, cultural commentator, and former member of the band Mumford & Sons. In this episode, we discuss his journey from rock star to cultural commentator, the challenges of holding conservative opinions in the entertainment industry, and his exit from Mumford & Sons. We also get into the failures of corporate media, the ris…

- Corrections: Nunchuk has a desktop app and StratumV2 has a proxy available to use with non compatible ASICs - HBO Bitcoin Doc Claims Peter Todd is Satoshi, Peter Denies Claim - Firefox and Tor Browser Vulnerability Update ASAP https://blog.torproject.org/new-release-tor-browser-1357/ - Tails v6.8.1 includes fix https://blog.torproject.org/new-rel…

David Zell is the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a think tank focused on the public policy implications of Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss the political landscape surrounding Bitcoin, its role as an insurance policy for both individuals and nation-states, how Bitcoin competes against traditional currencies, the global dema…

Izabella is the Senior Finance Editor at Politico and the founder editor of The Blind Spot. In this episode, we discuss the rapid advancement of AI, including how tools like ChatGPT are transforming journalism, the ethics of AI, its role in uncovering hidden information, and whether full transparency will lead to societal improvements or chaos. We …

- Inside the struggle for Swan Mining https://miningpod.blockspace.media/p/inside-the-struggle-for-swan-mining - OCEAN Unveils Decentralized Alternative Templates for Universal Mining (DATUM) https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ocean-launches-datum/ - OpenSats Issues Second Wave of Education Grants https://opensats.org/blog/second-wave-of-education-grants …

Ben Arc is an open-source developer and an advocate in the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems. In this episode, we discuss the shift from centralised platforms like Twitter to decentralized systems, discussing how Nostr allows users to control their data and build communities without corporate interference. We get into Bitcoin’s evolution, synthesizing l…

Ian Birrell is a renowned British journalist, columnist, and foreign correspondent, known for his work on global conflicts, social justice, and political reform. In this episode, we discuss the failures of the prison system, whether it's true purpose is punishment or rehabilitation, and how countries like Norway and Texas are tackling recidivism wi…

Fernando Nikolić, Director of Marketing and Communications at Blockstream and a passionate Bitcoin advocate, offers a unique perspective on Argentina's economic turmoil and the libertarian revolution unfolding today. In this episode, we discuss the history of Argentina, exploring the impact of hyperinflation, political corruption, and the rise of p…

- Ross Stevens: Bitcoin is Protected Speech https://nydig.com/research/bitcoins-protection-under-the-first-amendment - Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm to Face Criminal Trial, Judge Rules https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tornado-cash-developer-roman-storm-to-face-criminal-trial-judge-rules/ - Hut8 & Bitmain to Launch of Next-Gen ASIC Miner U3S21EXPH h…

Maajid Nawaz is a prominent counter-extremism activist, author, and former Islamist who has dedicated his life to combating radicalization. In this episode, we discuss the complexities of modern Britain, the rise of extremism, the impact of divisive rhetoric, and the urgent need to rebuild societal trust. Maajid shares his insights on the weaponiza…

Dominic Frisby is a financial writer, comedian, and commentator known for his takes on economics, tax reform, and freedom. Dominic is a vocal advocate for liberty, self-governance, and the importance of sound money. In this episode, we dive into the state of personal freedom in the modern world and the battle for free speech. We explore the realiti…

Silkie Carlo is the Director of Big Brother Watch, where she leads efforts to defend civil liberties and protect privacy rights against state surveillance. She is at the forefront of challenging the UK's invasive surveillance laws and advocating for the protection of free speech and personal freedoms. In this episode, we dive into the growing gover…

Allen Farrington is a writer and investor. He co-wrote Bitcoin Is Venice and he’s a co-founder of Axiom, a Bitcoin-focused venture firm. In this episode, we discuss the distortions caused by fiat money, the consequences of misallocated capital, and the philosophical underpinnings of a Bitcoin standard. We get into how these issues impact both indiv…

Anna Chekhovich serves as the Financial Director at Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, where she plays a key role in exposing corruption within Putin's regime and promoting transparency and justice in Russia. She also works as the Nonprofit Bitcoin Adoption Lead at The Human Rights Foundation. In this episode, we discuss the challenges of fighti…

Gavin Sathianathan is the CEO of Research Smart and an advocate for medical cannabis and alternative therapies. In this episode, we dive into the role of cannabis as a treatment for various health conditions, exploring the therapeutic potential of drugs in modern medicine. We discuss the challenges facing patients and practitioners in the current h…

- Powell cuts rates for first time in four years - Trump visits pubkey https://primal.net/e/note1qlwr9379g8dc345p5sw438fn4xg4dmczklpkd3sqst5thrq6us9q85jjte - Free Samourai: 8TB+ of Discovery, Motion to Dismiss Charges, Rodriguez's Bail Modifications Denied https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/free-samourai-8tb-of-discovery-motion-to-dismiss-charges-rodrigue…

Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we explore UAPs, simulation theory, remote viewing, and human consciousness. We discuss the potential implications of knowing that aliens are real and what this could mean for humanity - exploring the nature …

https://wavlake.com/track/f46d82f2-7f26-4357-9258-32da68324f74 https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-mining-mayhem/ https://x.com/JFrankensteiner/status/1834013527318622335 2:52 - Nostr City and Trump Kamala debate 11:30 - Dashboard 20:11 - Mining mayhem 34:01 - Stak 35:19 - Raw milk 38:27 - CPI and rate cuts 46:25 - Oregon Trail 49:54 - Dada 51:21 - Boosts …

- Judge Orders X Ban in Brazil, Threatens People Accessing X via VPN with $8,874 Daily Fine https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/judge-orders-x-ban-in-brazil-threatens-people-accessing-x-via-vpn-with-8-874-daily-fine/ - Older YubiKeys Vulnerable to Sophisticated Cloning Attacks https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/older-yubikeys-vulnerable-to-cloning-attacks/ - Muti…

- Nostriga and Baltic Honey Badger Recap - Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Charged on 12 Criminal Counts in France https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-charged-on-12-criminal-counts-in-france/ - Pavel Durov Released on €5M Bail, Won't Be Allowed to Leave France https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/pavel-durov-released-on-eu5m-bail-wont-be-a…

That’s a wrap! What Bitcoin Did is over, and what better way to close out the podcast than an episode with three of our favourite Bitcoiners, Jack Mallers, Matt Odell and Harry Sudock. In this one we did a little bit of reminiscing, discussed Bitcoin as hope, how the space is evolving and why we decided to end the podcast. – Show notes: https://www…

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Troy Cross is a Professor of Philosophy and Humanities at Reed College & Chief Editor at The Nakamoto Project. In this interview, we discuss Democratic corruption & conspiracy, how Bitcoin transcends politics, Bitcoin’s morality & perception, and how we reach the next level of adoption. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/who-owns-…

Jack Mallers is the CEO of Strike. In this interview, we discuss debt as time travel, how Jack would run the US, the broken fiat system, why society is crumbling, proof of work & why the world needs Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/jack-mallers-on-why-bitcoin This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustaina…

Colin Harper is the editor-in-chief at Blockspace Media. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin conferences and journalism, the evolution of Bitcoin culture, ossification, Nostr and the degradation of political discourse. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-bitcoin-evolution This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done S…

Harry Sudock is the Chief Strategy Officer at Griid. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in the US, how the mining industry has been on easy mode, what changed after the recent halving and businesses now have to adapt and level up to survive. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitcoin-level-2 This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

Will Reeves is the CEO and a co-founder of Fold. In this interview, we discuss the phase shift that’s happening in Bitcoin right now, the importance of businesses creating satsflow, Fold going public and how Bitcoin is changing the world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/all-in-on-bitcoin-will-reeves This episode’s sponsors: IRE…

Dylan LeClair is the Director of Bitcoin Strategy at MetaPlanet and Senior Market Analyst at Bitcoin Magazine Pro. In this interview, we discuss Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy, and how they are implementing this at Metaplanet. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/microstrategy-metaplanet-real-bedford This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

- Up to 2.9 Billion Records Stolen in a Hack of US Background Check Company https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/ - UN Cybercrime Draft Convention Approved Unanimously Despite Widespread Opposition https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/un-cybercrime-draft-convention-approved-unanimously-despi…

Jameson Lopp is the co-founder & CTO of Casa. In this interview, we discuss politicians coming to Bitcoin, how Jameson was swatted, how to think about your Bitcoin security and the rise of physical attacks on Bitcoiners. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/protecting-your-bitcoin This episode’s sponsors: IREN - Bitcoin Mining. Done…

American HODL is an OG Bitcoin investor and Erik Cason is a cypherpunk and author of Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss the transcendent orange political movement, re-forging the American meritocracy, and Bitcoin reformation vs revolution. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podc…

Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is a Founder & the Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn. In this interview, we discuss mining Bitcoin in Maduro’s Venezuela, the mining crackdown, escaping hyperinflation, shorting fiat, and how the world will come to Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/escaping-hyperinflation This episode’s sponsors: IREN…

- Dark Skippy hardware wallet vulnerability disclosure https://darkskippy.com/ - Mutiny Wallet to Shut Down at the End of the Year https://blog.mutinywallet.com/mutiny-wallet-is-shutting-down/ - Fedi's Community 'Super App' Officially Launched https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/fedi-app-v1-18/ - ARK to contribute a fixed percentage of revenue to open sour…

Lyn Alden is a macroeconomist, investment strategist and General Partner at Ego Death Capital. In this interview, we discuss the unwinding of the Japan carry trade, the Fed cutting interest rates, how broken money leads to social unrest and what all of this means for Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/lyn-alden-on-japans-…

Andrew Bailey, is a Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Bradley Rettler is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming and Craig Warmke is a Professor of Philosophy at Northern Illinois University. In this episode we discuss their book Resistance Money and the global net-benefits of Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoin…

Eric Yakes is the Managing Partner at Epoch and the Author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. In this interview, we discuss the economic theory of marginalism, how this translates to Bitcoin, Bitcoin adoption cycles and the challenges of investing in Bitcoin companies. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/bitc…

- Senator Lummis Unveils Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation: The BITCOIN Act https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/the-bitcoin-act-introduced/- Tether Q2 2024 Report https://x.com/paoloardoino/status/1818677595858211185- MARA Buys $100M Worth of Bitcoin, Reactivates 'Full HODL' Strategy https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mara-buys-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/- A Bitax…

Vivek Ramaswamy is an American entrepreneur. In this interview, we discuss fears about America’s current path, burgeoning state power, regulatory capture, dismantling the administrative state, restoring America's prosperity, and why American ideals are fundamentally aligned with Bitcoin. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/will-tru…

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Luke Gromen is the Founder and President of Forest for the Trees and Preston Pysh is a founder of The Investor Podcast Network. In this interview, we discuss the desperate global debt problem, American decline & global monetary strategies, Bitcoin vs dollar milkshake scenarios, and how the US could back treasuries with Bitcoin to alleviate its loom…

Matthew Pines is the Director of Intelligence at SentinelOne and a National Security Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this interview, we discuss geopolitical flashpoints of destabilisation, global nuclear-threat game theory, the implications of extraterrestrial technology, and the nation-state Bitcoin race. – Show notes: https://www.whatb…

Rob Hamilton is a co-founder and the CEO of AnchorWatch. In this interview, we discuss polarisation in geopolitical vs Bitcoin spheres, American ethos and the Bitcoin-Trump alliance, the bitcoin-dollar games being played, Bitcoin leverage attacking the dollar, and Bitcoin’s adoption inflection point. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/pod…

Christian Keroles is the Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation. In this interview, we discuss the virality and volatility of the adoption chasm, mental models for hyperbitcoinisation, and the rewards of Bitcoin repricing the world. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/a-mental-framework-for-bitcoin This episod…

- Arthur Hayes' Maelstrom Fund Launches Bitcoin Developer Grant Program https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/arthur-hayes-maelstrom-fund-launches-bitcoin-developer-grant-program/ - OpenSats Announces 5th Wave of Nostr Grants https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-5th-wave-of-nostr-grants/ - Human RIghts Foundation Story of the Week Saudi Arabia | Se…

Brandon Quittem is the VP of Revenue at Swan Bitcoin. In this interview, we discuss The Fourth Turning, how the cycles play out and what they mean, the clear signs we’re in a fourth turning, the possibility of total war and how Bitcoin can be instrumental in the proceeding first turning. – Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/the-four…