Jul 8

281. How Bitcoin Defunds The War Machine

Saifedean joins Ben Wehrman to discuss how Bitcoin can bring peace by defunding the war machine.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, includi ... Show More

1h 59m

Jul 1

280. Can Bitcoin Rebuild Civilization?

Saifedean joins Robert Breedlove at the Bitcoin Las Vegas 2025 conference for a wide-ranging discussion on Austrian economics, time preference, morality, fiat money, and the future of civilization.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in wee ... Show More

51m 49s

Jun 24

279. Bitcoin and Tether: Las Vegas Keynote

Saifedean's keynote talk at the Bitcoin Conference, discussing whether Tether can save the dollar. Also included is an interview with Natalie Brunell at the conference.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access ... Show More

44m 35s

Dec 2024

BTC214: Sam Callahan Bitcoin Current Events Rollup (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode, Sam Callahan and the host explore key developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including BlackRock’s statement on allocation, Marathon Digital’s impressive Bitcoin strategy, and Bitcoin’s positioning as digital gold. The conversation also touches on geopolitical im ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 11

BTC238: Bitcoin 101 w/ Michael Schmid (Bitcoin Podcast)

Michael and Preston explore Bitcoin's foundational principles, covering digital scarcity, mining incentives, node infrastructure, and the importance of self-custody versus third-party management. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 12:13 - How Bitcoin prevents government- ... Show More

1h 13m

May 2020

SLP173 Bitstein – Nakamoto Institute Bitcoin Literature Review

Bitstein aka Michael Goldstein, President of the Nakamoto Institute and co-host of Noded Bitcoin Podcast rejoins me on the show to talk about some Bitcoin literature. Bitstein links: Twitter @bitstein Nakamoto Institute website Noded Literature: The Cyphernomicon Crypto Anarchy a ... Show More

1h 22m

Sep 2019

SLP111 Bitstein - Satoshi Nakamoto Institute Bitcoin Crash Course

My friend Bitstein aka Michael Goldstein rejoins me in this episode to talk about why he founded the Nakamoto Institute. We also talk through some of the highlights from the SNI Crash Course, which is a must read series of articles to improve your Bitcoin knowledge and understand ... Show More

1h 6m

Nov 2024

BTC208: Why CBDCs are Failing & Bitcoin is Winning w/ Dread (Bitcoin Podcast)

Join us as we delve into Dread’s inspiring story, from his days as a world-class athlete to his significant contributions in the world of Bitcoin. Learn about the Caribbean crypto landscape, challenges of CBDCs, and his work with OpenSats funding innovative Bitcoin projects.Disco ... Show More

1h 2m

Nov 2024

BTC207: Bitcoin, AI, Nostr, and Hardware Manufacturing w/ NVK (Bitcoin Podcast)

NVK joins the show to discuss the potential of AI, explore the impact of Nostr on data vending and content creation, and share his thoughts on security, hardware manufacturing challenges, and what's exciting in Bitcoin’s evolving tech landscape. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:00:00 ... Show More

1 h

Apr 30

BTC232: Bitcoin Allocation in a Changing Monetary Standard w/ Jim Crider (Bitcoin Podcast)

This episode explores how Bitcoin investors can build resilient portfolios, respond to economic slowdowns, and make smarter money and time decisions. Expert insights on real estate trends, estate planning, and hedging strategies round out a comprehensive discussion. IN THIS EPISO ... Show More

1 h

Oct 2024

BTC204: Stablecoins vs Bitcoin w/ Allen Farrington (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode, Allen shares his thoughts on the Saifedean vs. Saylor debate on borrowing against Bitcoin, the role of stablecoins in expanding fiat, and their underlying protocols. He also delves into the risks of stablecoins compared to traditional bank accounts and highlights ... Show More

1h 1m

May 7

BTC233: Bitcoin & Texas A Roadmap for the Global Financial Shift w/ Parker Lewis (Bitcoin Podcast)

This episode explores Bitcoin’s emerging role as a global economic force, from its convergence as money to grid integration, payment tech, and strategic policy shifts. Preston and Parker also spotlight Zaprite's innovations for Bitcoin payments and the broader implications of CBD ... Show More

1h 3m

Oct 2024

BTC203: Bitcoin Mining Decentralization with the Datum Protocol at Ocean Mining w/ Bitcoin Mechanic and Jason Hughes (Bitcoin Podcast)

In this episode, we dive into the technicalities of Bitcoin block templates, the Stratum V1 and V2 protocols, and the innovations brought by Ocean’s Datum Protocol. We also explore a fascinating story of Tesla hacking and the challenges of implementing decentralized mining pools. ... Show More

1h 3m

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preferen...