In this episode with Nik Bhatia, we talk about the potential for forming capital markets on top of Bitcoin and the Lightning Network, by calculating an interest rate (LNRR - Lightning Network Reference Rate) based on the routing fees earned in staking BTC to Lightning Network payment channels.
Oct 27
Morgen Rochard: Holding Bitcoin Is Not a Financial Plan | SLP785
Holding Bitcoin is not a financial plan. That is the starting point of Morgen Rochard's new book, Bitcoin Personal Finance, and of her return to the show. Bitcoin can fix the money, but it does not fix under-saving, spending habits or the money scripts people carry with them. Her ... Show More
39m 17s
Oct 26
Debt, Oil, AI and Bitcoin: A Gradual Print Until It Isn't | James Lavish SLP784
James Lavish explains why he expects a gradual print to turn into a big one, what weak Treasury auctions signal, and what he got wrong about Bitcoin this cycle.Timestamps00:00 — Intro00:48 — Markets: Warsh, Oil and a Narrow Rally04:22 — How Much Debt Will AI Need?08:41 — Outgrowi ... Show More
46m 15s
Jan 2022
The 3 Most Thought-Provoking Questions in Bitcoin With Nik Bhatia
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Nik Bhatia, author of “Layered Money” and The Bitcoin Layer newsletter. They discuss:
Bitcoin’s relationship with equities and the TradFi markets
Why the Fed is trapped by rates mark ... Show More
41m 25s
Feb 2025
BTC220: US dollars on Bitcoin Lightning w/ Luke Gromen (Bitcoin Podcast)
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is evolving into a global payments system, with over 21,000 active nodes enabling fast, low-cost transactions. Tether’s integration of USDT via the Taproot Asset Protocol could disrupt traditional finance, lowering transaction costs and increasing effi ... Show More
38m 58s
Dec 2024
Bitcoin Is Trump’s Scorecard, Strategic Reserve LIKELY
<p>In this episode, Nik Bhatia and Craig Shapiro explore the ripple effects of Federal Reserve policies, market movements, and the strength of the U.S. dollar under Trump’s pro-Bitcoin administration. They unpack how rising yields, persistent inflation, and tightening financial c ... Show More
35m 3s
Jan 2022
BREAKDOWN: The 3 Most Thought-Provoking Questions in Bitcoin With Nik Bhatia
The author of “Layered Money” also explores the relationship between crypto and tradfi markets.
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.
On today’s episode, NLW is joined by Nik Bhatia, author of “Layered Money” and The Bitcoin Layer newsletter. They discuss:
Bitcoi ... Show More
42m 25s
Mar 2025
266. Bitcoin Age with Nik Bhatia
<p>Nik Bhatia joins us to discuss his new book, Bitcoin Age!</p><p>Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four <a href='https://saifedean.com/courses'>online economics courses</a>, and read ... Show More
1h 3m
Jul 2025
The Real Bitcoin Payments with Lightning and Stablecoins - Graham Krizek
Episode Topic: Graham Krizek, Founder of Voltage, joins PayPod to discuss how the Lightning Network is transforming Bitcoin from a slow and expensive currency into a scalable, real-time payment solution. He explains how Voltage helps businesses adopt Lightning infrastructure easi ... Show More
24m 2s