The CME just launched compute futures, with CEO Terry Duffy calling compute "the new oil of the 21st century." In this video, Nik argues this is the dominant force in markets right now, and it's exactly what he laid out in yesterday's Substack post, The Token Layer.
Jun 2
The Bitcoin Power Law Points to $300,000 w/ Dr. Stephen Perrenod
In this episode, Nik welcomes back Dr. Stephen Perrenod, astrophysicist and member of the Scientific Bitcoin Institute, for a conversation on the mathematics behind bitcoin's price. The Bitcoin Layer and its guests do not provide investment advice.
53m 12s
May 26
AI May Be the Biggest Bull Case for Bitcoin | Joe Consorti
In this episode, Nik welcomes back Joe Consorti, a TBL veteran who helped build The Bitcoin Layer in its early days, for a conversation on bitcoin, AI, and the next phase of markets. Joe explains why bitcoin has lagged equities, why the four-year cycle may be breaking, and why AI ... Show More
43m 52s
May 11
Global Macro Update: Is Japan Breaking the Bond Market?
In this Global Macro Update, Nik argues a global bond crisis is brewing and it starts outside the United States. Japanese yields are driving the worldwide sell-off, with German and UK bonds close behind, while inflation expectations roar back on the oil shock from the war in Iran ... Show More
44m 38s
Jan 2025
BTC215: Global Macro and Bitcoin Q1 2025 w/ Luke Gromen (Bitcoin Podcast)
Luke Gromen unpacks the dynamics of stablecoins and T-bills, Bitcoin’s role as a fiscal policy marker, and the implications of yield curve control. We delve into U.S. dollar devaluation, global liquidity in 2025, and the interplay of tariff threats and international Bitcoin reser ... Show More
59m 10s
May 2025
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
55m 17s
Dec 2024
BTC213: 4Q 2024 Bitcoin Mastermind w/ Joe Carlasare, Jeff Ross, American HODL (Bitcoin Podcast)
Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare discuss Bitcoin’s historic price surge to $96,000, the influence of Donald Trump's re-election on crypto policy, and global proposals for Bitcoin reserves. Topics include regulatory challenges, institutional inflows, and game-changing c ... Show More
1h 13m
Nov 2024
BTC210: 2024/25 Bitcoin Bull Market Overview w/ James Check (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, we dive into Bitcoin, on-chain analysis, and future adoption trends, exploring topics from OTC exchanges to Bitcoin’s price potential and regulatory impacts. IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 00:00 - Intro 02:47 - Why Bitcoin exchange balances have declined and what ... Show More
1h 2m
Mar 2025
BTC226: Bitcoin Mastermind Discussion Q1 2025 (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Preston Pysh, Jeff Ross, American Hodl, and Joe Carlasare explore the implications of dollar weakness, overall liquidity, and the impact of Bitcoin bonds. They break down SBR, SAB 121, and recent legal updates, while also explaining the Supplemental Leverage Rati ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2024
BTC200: Base Fiat Money and Bitcoin w/ Matthew Mežinskis (Bitcoin Podcast)
In this episode, Matthew Mežinskis shares insights from his 6 years of research on base money trends, inflation vs. deflation, and the growth of Bitcoin. We delve into historical examples like Kublai Khan, examine the impact of population growth, and explore why central bank acti ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2025
Why 2025 Will Be a Game Changer for Crypto: Bull Runs, Tokenization, and Market Shifts
<p><span>Welcome back to EYL! In this insightful clip, special guest Austin Haynes sits down with Rashad and Troy to break down the seismic shifts happening in the crypto and financial markets leading up to 2025—and beyond. Are we seeing the end of the traditional four-year crypt ... Show More
8m 28s
<p dir="ltr">In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by <a href= "https://www.Ledn.io/natalie">Ledn</a>, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance:</p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">U.S. digita ... Show More