The Bitcoin Podcast

Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
The Bitcoin Podcast

The Bitcoin Podcast is a show that discusses Bitcoin and Crypto topics in a laid back nature. From deep and technical topics, to laid back and philosophical topics...the gang, Demetrick, Corey and Jessie are just 3 guys looking to relax and talk about bitcoin. Established in 2015, one of the oldest crypto shows in the game.

  1. 10 HRS AGO

    The Bitcoin Podcast S02E01: THE GANG IS BACK

    The Bitcoin Podcast returns for its second season, exploring the latest in cryptocurrency news and discussions on Bitcoin's evolving landscape. Once focused heavily on initial adoption, the hosts now consider what true adoption means in the context of recent technological advancements like L2s and regulatory developments impacting the market significantly. They dive deep into the nuances of Bitcoin's network growth and the Lightning Network's capacity and implications, while also humorously reflecting on past podcast episodes and entertaining conjectures about the future of Bitcoin. The podcast invites listeners to join them once again, aiming to reclaim their place as a leading voice in the crypto community by tackling contemporary issues with humor and informed conjecture.00:00:00 What’s the Buzz about the Bitcoin Podcast’s Comeback?00:00:39 Why Is Season Two of Our Bitcoin Podcast Different?00:01:23 Can You Guess the Real Length of Our Podcast Season?00:02:01 What Major Developments Have Shaped Bitcoin in 2025?00:02:28 How Has the Lightning Network Fared Over the Years?00:03:22 What Milestones Is Bitcoin Achieving with AI Integration?00:03:49 Why Haven't We Listened to Every Bitcoin Podcast Episode?00:05:51 Who Really Created the Lightning Network?00:06:19 How Did Lightning Network Evolve into a Game Changer?00:08:03 Is the Lightning Network Living Up to Its Hype?00:08:57 What's behind the Decrease in Bitcoin Lightning Channels?00:09:39 What's Going on with Uniswap’s 24-Hour Volume?00:11:48 Why Should You Care about Lightning Network’s Capacity?00:12:26 How Did Bitcoin’s Integration with Ordinals Impact its Market?00:14:01 Are Bitcoin Nodes Increasing or Decreasing?00:15:16 Is Bitcoin's Power Consumption Limiting Its Growth?00:16:54 What's the Trend in Bitcoin Vs. Ethereum Dominance?00:18:50 How Has the Web3 Ecosystem Evolved with Bitcoin L2s?00:21:48 Are Bitcoin Roll-ups the Future of Blockchain Scalability?00:25:34 Is Regulation Keeping Up with Web3 Technology?00:27:38 Are We Facing Real Blockchain Adoption or Hype?00:30:27 Could Bitcoin Be Manipulated by Institutional Players?00:34:19 Is There a Conspiracy behind Bitcoin’s Market Movement?00:36:55 What’s Next for Season Two of Our Podcast?

    38 min

  2. 18/09/2024

    Federico Ast, Kleros: Decentralised Arbitration System | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    In this Logos Podcast episode, Jarrad Hope interviews Federico Ast, founder of Kleros, a decentralised arbitration service. Federico shares his journey into the crypto world, influenced by Argentina's economic challenges, and describes how he envisioned Kleros as a tool to globally democratise access to justice through low-cost arbitration. They explore the mechanics of Kleros, emphasising its use of blockchain for transparency and economic incentives to ensure fair decision-making. The conversation also highlights Frederico's thoughts on the necessity of blending historical governance insights with modern decentralised systems to create efficient and legitimate solutions. JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Logos Twitter Logos Discord RESOURCES: Jarrad Hope X Federico Ast X Kleros X READING & COURSES: The Sovereign Individual: Mastering the Transition to the Information Age Yale Introduction to Political Philosophy Yale Power and Politics in Today’s world Oxford Very Short Introduction series TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:02 What Led You to Start Kleros? 00:03:46 Is Kleros Rooted in Practical Necessity? 00:06:00 How Do Economic Incentives Play a Role in Kleros? 00:10:26 How Did Kleros Handle Disputes in Prediction Markets? 00:18:17 How Do You See Kleros as a Tool for Decentralized Justice? 00:22:35 How Does Kleros Address Real World Problems? 00:28:01 How Has Kleros Bridged The On-Chain and Real-World Divide? 00:33:27 How Does Enforcement Work in Kleros? 00:41:15 Can Kleros Shape Future Governance Models? 00:44:10 What Can DAOs Learn From Political History? 00:48:22 What’s Next for Kleros and Decentralized Justice? 00:54:39 Which Books and Courses Should Blockchain Enthusiasts Read?

    57 min

  3. 05/09/2024

    Jameson Lopp: Technology to empower individuals | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    This week Jarrad Hope spoke to Jameson Lopp to discuss his decade-long effort to promote self-custody in Bitcoin by lowering technical barriers for users, emphasizing the fight against human nature's preference for convenience over security. Lopp traces his journey into Bitcoin and Cypherpunk ideology, highlighting the appeal of cryptography in creating open and fair systems resistant to manipulation. Both Lopp and Hope explore various technological solutions and the challenges inherent in privacy and decentralization, such as the pitfalls of centralization in legacy protocols and the need for vigilant, iterative improvements in Bitcoin. Finally, Lopp underscores the importance of evolving Bitcoin's base protocol to foster more innovation at the second layer, while maintaining the decentralized ethos of the network. JOIN THE COMMUNITY Logos Twitter Logos Discord

    1h 7m

  4. 22/08/2024

    Diego Gutierrez-Zaldivar: Bitcoin & Building Communities | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    Jarrad Hope talks to Diego Gutierrez-Zaldivar, Chairman and Co-founder at IOVLabs and co-founder of Rootstock.io, about his lifelong mission to create an equitable society by integrating technology and social work. He believes that Bitcoin can transform society by establishing a peer-to-peer monetary system, merging his passion for technology with social transformation, particularly in financially unstable regions such as Latin America. By collaborating with governments and NGOs, Diego aims to scale and implement decentralized digital trust frameworks, ensuring financial inclusion while preserving individual freedom.

    1h 4m

  5. 18/07/2024

    Mark Lutter: Charter Cities | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    Mark Lutter of the Charter Cities Institute and Braavos Cities discusses focusing on tangible, actionable research to help make better decisions for developing charter cities. Lutter explains the significant challenges in city development, including the necessity of political buy-in and complex stakeholder coordination amidst increasing global uncertainty. He notes that younger, growing populations often drive city growth. Alongside Jarrad Hope, they explore topics such as urbanization patterns, financing mechanisms for low-income housing, and economic development strategies essential for successful charter city projects.

    46 min

  6. 04/07/2024

    Niklas Anzinger: Decentralised cities & crypto-driven biotech | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    Jarrad Hope talks to Niklas Anzinger, Founder & CEO of Vitalia City and Founder & General Partner at Infinita VC, about building a decentralised city for crypto-driven biotech and the regulatory challenges these types of communities face.

    55 min

  7. 22/05/2024

    Stella Assange: Appeal Update | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    "...the United States did not give satisfactory assurance in relation to Julian being able to rely on constitutional protections for freedom of speech " - Stella Assange on the decision made by the courts to allow Julian Assange to appeal his extradition to the United States. This episode originally aired in December of 2023. We bring it to you again, in light of the appeal decision. Jarrad Hope, co-founder of Logos, sits down with Stella Assange – lawyer, human rights defender, and wife of Julian Assange – for an in depth conversation about Wikileaks, Julian Assange, and the role technology has played in shaping the global socio-political landscape. Stella talks about her experience working on Julian Assange's legal team, her introduction to new technologies including Bitcoin, and the current surveillance state that has emerged since the rise of the open internet.

    1h 29m

  8. 24/04/2024

    Robert Gehl: The Dark Web & the Fediverse | Logos Podcast with Jarrad Hope

    Robert Gehl and Jarrad Hope discussed the misconceptions and societal impacts of dark web technologies, emphasizing how they're often unfairly characterized by their negative uses, overshadowing their potential for positive, discreet communication and community building. Gehl shares his exploration into alternative social media and encryption technologies' ethical implications, particularly focusing on anonymity's role in protecting users' identities and enabling free speech. Through their dialogue, they touch on the challenges of decentralization and the struggle against the centralization tendencies of large tech companies, highlighting the importance of maintaining small, interconnected communities over large, dominant networks. The conversation also explores the idea of creating a cyber-state or virtual space that respects privacy and freedom, underscoring the necessity of encrypted communication as a fundamental right and safeguard against tyranny.

    1h 3m
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About

The Bitcoin Podcast is a show that discusses Bitcoin and Crypto topics in a laid back nature. From deep and technical topics, to laid back and philosophical topics...the gang, Demetrick, Corey and Jessie are just 3 guys looking to relax and talk about bitcoin. Established in 2015, one of the oldest crypto shows in the game.

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  • Creator
    Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Corey Petty, Demetrick Ferguson, Jessie Santiago
  • Show Website
    The Bitcoin Podcast

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