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Lightning for the Web with Alby – Epi-47

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Today I am joined by Tomek K of the GetAlby project.  We discuss how Alby is build lightning based bitcoin solutions for the web.  We also talk about bitcoin philosophy, bitcoin culture and guerrilla activism. Tomek is a libertarian activist from Poland, multiorganizer, orangepilled since few years, now building Bitcoin Cinema world with Bitcoin FilmFest and spreading lightning adoption with Alby. Resources for today’s show… Find Me on Nostr Article Explaining the GrowNostr Initiative Join the Members Brigade TspAz.com TSPC on Discord TSPC Group on Telegram (group chat) TSPC Telegram Channel (just messages from me) Jack on MeWe Join Me … Continue reading →

An Update on Bitcoin & the ETFs – Epi-46

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Today we examine the current state of bitcoin, we answer the questions of why do the ETFs have so much inflow and yet the price is down from launch day, what the future holds and I answer a ton of your questions about Bitcoin in general. Join Me Today as we Discuss… Things I said would happen and progress on them since Episode-3428 & Episode-3423 Price won’t really go anywhere right away, lets remind you of why ETF Funds could only compete on fees and transparency so they will publish addresses – link Grayscale would see big outflows due to … Continue reading →

We are Bitcoin’s Generation Zero – Epi-45

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The Bitcoin ETFs are coming, FUD is like blood in the water again, the halving is coming, but we are taking a different look at this.  How different?  Well, would you get on a multi generational star ship so your great great grand kids can step foot on a new planet? What does that have to do with Bitcoin? Tune in to find out. Join Me Today to Discuss… Today is a long long macro look at Bitcoin, we will cover some current things though What is a “generational starship” in science fiction historically What would we do on a … Continue reading →

Your Bitcoin Questions Answered – Epi-44

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I have been getting a lot of bitcoin questions lately, some simple and some quite complex.  I will do my best today to answer as many of them as possible.  The thing about bitcoin is the more you know about bitcoin, the more you realize what you don’t known. Join Me Today to Discuss… Why did I stop recommending ledger as a hardware wallet – link Is a hardware wallet really better security and if so how Would I buy an ETF for BTC if approved, if not why am I pro ETF approval How do I convert (insert shit coin … Continue reading →

The Merging of Bitcoin & AI – Epi-43

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Recently Guy Swann did an exceptional episode of AI Unchained (Episode-5 with Kody Low) and it really got me thinking about where these two worlds are headed. We will cover that, and some other really exciting news about Bitcoin and Nostr as well today. The biggest thing I took from Guy’s episode with Kody is this concept, An absolute finite resource is necessary to control and unlimited one. I have been saying a version of this for years in the form of, “if you want an abundance of everything you need scarce money”.  When you think about it this really … Continue reading →

To Preserve Wealth Bitcoin is Your Only Move – Epi-42

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I was recently listening to Michael Saylors amazing presentation from BTC Prague. Michael was at his finest, leading me to an episode of The Survival Podcast and The Bitcoin Breakout. The statement that resonated most from Michael’s speech was, “In order to preserve wealth, you must convert your assets into assets that are scarce, desirable, portable, durable and maintainable.”  ~Michael Saylor Much like many of Michael’s insights, this is profound in its absolute simplicity and accuracy. The point he was making, and the one we’ll delve deeper into today, is that when it comes to preserving wealth in the modern … Continue reading →

Bitcoin: The Stealth Weapon of the Modern Prepper – Epi-41

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Today we are going to look at the relationship between Bitcoin and two concepts we discuss often on the podcast; preparedness and permaculture. We’re going to dive deep into how these three elements intertwine and why it’s crucial to grasp their connection. Let’s start with Bitcoin in the context of preparedness. Bitcoin, as a decentralized digital currency, operates independently of any central authority. This unique characteristic makes it a reliable store of value and a means of exchange, especially during times of crisis or economic instability. We’ll explore how Bitcoin can be a strategic tool for financial preparedness, offering a … Continue reading →

Guy Swann & Jack Spirko Discuss Nostr’s Future – Epi-40

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I asked Guy to join me today to talk about Nostr & it’s future. The monetization of the app space, the concept of “one key pair and your tribe is everywhere, what comes next and a ton more. Don’t miss this one. Nostr is not a social media site, it is a protocol sort of like email or http and it uses clients (similar to say outlook for email) for users to communicate information and exchange value with each other.  As such it can’t be stopped, it can’t be censored and you never lose connection to your network of friends … Continue reading →

Announcing the GrowNostr Initiative – Epi-39

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Having been on Nostr now for about a month and having banked a nice stack of satoshis in that time I have come to really appreciate what Nostr is all about.  In other words by using it, I get it.  There are some hiccups, this thing is brand new and not everything works all the time.  But Nostr is really not even a beta product yet, more like pre alpha.  So that will correct in time. The one legitamate complaint by members of my audience is that the conversation is dominated by Bitcoin talk.  This makes sense as Nostr’s first … Continue reading →

Bitcoin as a Strategy for an Uncertain Future – Epi-38

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We are heading into the back half of the current bitcoin halving cycle.  Simply put the next halving will be sometime in March of 2024, and the reward per block will drop from 6.25 to 3.125.  We call this a supply shock.  Simply put Bitcoin has put in its bottom for this cycle and it will be a bumpy up and down journey from here that will trend upward likely for the next two years. This means the excitement will pick up, tons of misinformation from both the pro and anti bitcoin sides will flow.  Bitcoin is going to zero, … Continue reading →