Stephan interviews Saifedean Ammous, Austrian Economics Professor and author of The Bitcoin Standard. In this podcast episode we take a deep dive into the case for Bitcoin as sound money, and what is potentially the hardest money the world has ever seen.
Aug 21
Sell Bitcoin or Borrow Against Bitcoin? with Max K | SLP688
In this episode, Stephan Livera and Max K discuss the recent Baltic Honey Badger conference, highlighting the shift in focus from institutional adoption to innovative projects like Ark. They explore the workings of Debifi, a Bitcoin-backed lending platform, explaining its marketp ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 19
The Fight for Financial Privacy in Bitcoin
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the challenges posed by current financial regulations, and the need ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 15
Simplicity Comes To Liquid with Andrew Poelstra | SLP686
In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a new scripting language that enhances expressivity and formal ve ... Show More
1h 9m
May 2022
116. Bitcoin from First Principles, Saifedean interviewed by Lex Fridman
In perhaps his most comprehensive interview to date, Saifedean talks to Lex Fridman about the history of money, the foundations of economics, and why bitcoin represents a pathway to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Starting from Lex’s question “What is money?”, Saifedean dra ... Show More
4h 17m
Nov 2024
HBO's Bitcoin Documentary: Bombshell or Blunder?
In this video, Nik dives into HBO's latest Bitcoin documentary, "Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery," exploring its take on Bitcoin’s evolution and influence. He covers key moments like the hunt for Satoshi, the documentary’s explanation of Bitcoin’s mechanics, and its perspecti ... Show More
27m 25s