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Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. This is one of the leading podcasts in the space, and listening to this show is one of the fastest ways to learn and get up to speed on Bitcoin.

Stephan Livera Podcast Stephan Livera

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Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. This is one of the leading podcasts in the space, and listening to this show is one of the fastest ways to learn and get up to speed on Bitcoin.

    How to Ride Through This Bitcoin Bull Cycle with Vijay Boyapati SLP559

    How to Ride Through This Bitcoin Bull Cycle with Vijay Boyapati SLP559

    How to Ride Through This Bitcoin Bull Cycle with Vijay Boyapati SLP559My friend Vijay Boyapati (Author of the Bullish Case for Bitcoin, and part of the Swan team) rejoins me on the show to talk about HODLing, share his analysis on things, and offer some tips on how to HODL. We talk:


    What phase of the cycle we’re in
    HODLer psychology
    Does Bitcoin get captured? 
    Is Bitcoin for Everyone?
    Self custody tech
    GBTC and Bankruptcies
    Common traps and how to avoid them

    Links:


    X: @real_vijay
    Genesis thread https://twitter.com/real_vijay/status/1744454450138526162 

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space
    Nomadcapitalist.com

    Stephan Livera links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    Chapters:


    00:00 - Introduction and Overview
    03:01 - The Excitement of Bull Markets
    05:54 - The Slow Build-Up and Parabolic Moves
    08:46 - Hodling Through Adversity
    13:07 - The Nature of Bitcoin Cycles
    16:02 - The Reachability of Bitcoin Participants
    19:45 - Coinkite.com
    21:00 - NomadCapitalist.com
    22:08 - The Challenges of Self-Custody
    30:00 - The Feasibility of Self-Custody for All
    34:14 - Bitcoin as a Superior Monetary Base
    35:10 - Concerns about Concentration Risk
    38:07 - Mempool.space
    39:16 - Swan.com
    40:12 - Government Influence on Bitcoin ETFs
    43:32 - Multipolar World and Bitcoin Adoption
    44:01 - US Favorability towards Bitcoin
    46:51 - Genesis Bankruptcy and Grayscale's Future
    50:11 - Common Traps in a Bull Cycle
    59:54 - Dealing with Corrections in a Bull Cycle

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Mi Primer Bitcoin Goes International with John Dennehy SLP558

    Mi Primer Bitcoin Goes International with John Dennehy SLP558

    Mi Primer Bitcoin (My First Bitcoin) has grown since I last spoke with them on the show. John from the team rejoins me to talk about how things have developed. The team has now taught over 25,000 students in El Salvador and they are now expanding internationally. 



    Links:


    X: @jdennehy_writes
    Site: Miprimerbitcoin.io
    SLP381 John Dennehy & Gloriana Solano – Bitcoin Diploma in El Salvador

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space

    Stephan Livera links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    Chapters:


    00:00 - Introduction and Background
    01:16 - Bitcoin Diploma and Infrastructure
    03:37 - International Expansion and Node Network Governance
    05:27 - Course Format and Duration
    08:16 - Teaching Bitcoin in Public Schools
    09:14 - Collaboration with Ministry of Education
    12:37 - Different Approaches to Teaching Bitcoin
    15:27 - Continued Education and Advanced Courses
    17:55 - Coinkite.com
    19:06 - Swan.com
    20:18 - Mempool.space
    21:13 - Bitcoin Education for Different Age Groups
    23:48 - Format and Agenda of Bitcoin Education Conferences
    26:15 - Collaboration with Governments and Universities
    29:37 - Localization and Modification of Curriculum
    32:31 - Focus on International Expansion
    34:26 - Challenges of Education for the Masses
    36:48 - Adapting Curriculum to Rising Fees
    39:17 - Empowerment and Independence in Bitcoin Education
    40:40 - Call for Support and Contributions

    • 41 min
    Swapping across Bitcoin, Lightning and Liquid with Kilian from Boltz.exchange SLP557

    Swapping across Bitcoin, Lightning and Liquid with Kilian from Boltz.exchange SLP557

    How do we interact with Bitcoin in a multi layer world? What cost savings and trade offs are necessary here? What even counts as a layer? Kilian from boltz.exchange joins me to talk about swapping across Bitcoin on-chain, Lightning and Liquid. We discuss:


    How swapping works
    What makes it atomic and non-custodial
    What counts as layer 2
    Fee savings and trade offs

    Links:


    X: @kilrau
    Site: boltz.exchange
    X: @boltzhq
    Taproot feature blog post: Introducing Taproot Swaps: Putting the "Fun" Back into Refunds! 

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space
    Nomadcapitalist.com

    Stephan Livera links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    Chapters/Timestamps:


    00:00 - Introduction and Background
    03:07 - Boltz.exchange: Moving Between Bitcoin Layers
    05:35 - Use Cases for Lightning Service Providers
    09:45 - Enhancing Wallet Functionality
    13:20 - Non-Custodial Atomic Swaps
    21:43 - Coinkite.com
    23:07 - NomadCapitalist.com
    24:25 - Fees and Fee Savings
    29:35 - Trust Model of Liquid
    32:40 - Regulatory Risks for Liquid
    37:10 - Transaction Limits on Liquid
    38:58 - Mempool.space
    39:59 - Swan.com
    41:02 - Scalability of Liquid
    44:15 - Integration of Liquid with Other Services and Wallets
    51:22 - Pragmatism in Bitcoin Adoption
    55:45 - Operating in a High-Fee Environment
    57:45 - Closing Thoughts

    • 58 min
    The First Bitcoin Circular Economy - Arnhem City Netherlands with Patrick van der Meijde SLP556

    The First Bitcoin Circular Economy - Arnhem City Netherlands with Patrick van der Meijde SLP556

    Patrick van der Meijde, founder of BitKassa and co founder Arnhem Bitcoin City joins me to talk about his experience with co-founding one of the earliest Bitcoin ‘circular economy’ communities in 2014. 


    How he got started
    Taking payments pre-lightning
    Are there enough people spending?
    Resurgence in circular economies
    Adopting Bitcoin Arnhem City

    Links:


     X: @PatrickvdMeijde
    Site: adoptingbitcoinarnhem.com
    Site: arnhembitcoinstad.nl 
    Cofounder @BitKassaNL
    Cofounder Arnhem Bitcoin City @Bitcoinstad
    Youtube: 10 years of merchants accepting bitcoin in Arnhem  

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space

    Stephan Livera Links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    Chapters/Timestamps:


    00:00 - Introduction and Background
    01:55 - Bitcoin Narratives in 2014
    04:45 - Transaction Fees and Challenges
    08:46 - Arnhem Bitcoin City and its Evolution
    09:55 - Context of Arnhem City in the Netherlands
    11:45 - Capital Gains Tax in the Netherlands
    12:33 - Impact of AML Regulations
    14:13 - Merchants Keeping Bitcoin
    15:00 - Swan.com
    16:14 - Mempool.space
    17:11 - Coinkite.com
    18:40 - Merchant Churn and Turnover
    23:35 - Importance of Local Community
    28:55 - Adopting Bitcoin Conference in Arnhem
    31:32 - Transition to Lightning Network
    35:45 - Success Rates of Lightning Network Payments
    36:30 - Improvement of Lightning Network
    37:53 - Conclusion and Event Details

    • 38 min
    Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 interviews - Alden, Lavish, Strolight, Pouliot, Roose, Todd (SLP555)

    Bitcoin Atlantis 2024 interviews - Alden, Lavish, Strolight, Pouliot, Roose, Todd (SLP555)

    While in Madeira for Bitcoin Atlantis, I did some interviews on a range of topics with Lyn Alden, James Lavish, Tomer Strolight, Francis Pouliot, Steven Roose and Peter Todd. We discussed:


    is Macro mid curve? 
    USG debt
    Using analogies to teach bitcoin
    librerelay
    MEV concerns
    Self custodial and scaling

    Links:


    Lyn Alden X: @LynAldenContact
    Site: lynalden.com 


    James Lavish X: @jameslavish
    Site: jameslavish.substack.com 
    Site: bitcoinopportunity.fund 


    Tomer Strolight X: @TomerStrolight
    Bitcoin is Generational Wealth - A Short Film by Matt Hornick and Tomer Strolight
    Swan Signal Bitcoin Blog


    Francis Pouliot X: @francispouliot_
    Site: BullBitcoin.com


    Steven Roose X: @stevenroose3
    GitHub: github.com/stevenroose 


    Peter Todd X: @peterktodd 
    Site: Petertodd.org

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space

    Stephan Livera links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Bitcoin DLC Self Custodial Finance with Philipp Hoenisch of 10101 SLP554

    Bitcoin DLC Self Custodial Finance with Philipp Hoenisch of 10101 SLP554

    What applications exist for Bitcoin self custodial finance? Philipp Hoenisch, founder of 10101 (pronounced ten-ten-one) joins me on the show to talk about bitcoin trading without counterparty risk. We discuss:


    DLC overview and basics
    DLC channels and lightning
    10101 walkthrough
    “Funding rate”
    Synthetic stablecoins
    For individuals or business?
    Risks and things can break down

    Prior Episodes:


    SLP349 Chris Stewart Bitcoin DLCs & Stablechannels
    SLP219 Nadav Kohen – What You Should Know About Bitcoin DLCs
    SLP519 Self Custodial Bitcoin Finance with Matthew Black of Atomic Finance

    Links:


    X: @bonomat
    X: @get10101 
    Site: 10101.finance

    Sponsors:


    Swan.com (code LIVERA)
    CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
    Mempool.space
    Nomadcapitalist.com

    Stephan Livera links:


    Follow me on X: @stephanlivera
    Subscribe to the podcast
    Subscribe to Substack

    Timestamps/Chapters:


    00:00 - Introduction and Background
    05:58 - The Concept of Discrete Log Contracts (DLCs)
    10:28 - Non-Custodial Trading and DLC Channels
    12:46 - Using the 10101 App
    21:32 - Expiry and Funding Rates
    26:01 - NomadCapitalist.com
    27:47 - Coinkite.com
    28:57 - Market Makers and Trade Sizing
    32:05 - Limits and Future Plans
    35:55 - Security and Hardware Wallets
    37:41 - Non-Degen Uses for 10101
    38:50 - Comparison of Stable Coin Concepts
    41:58 - High Interest Rates and Risks
    48:33 - Swan.com
    49:42 - Mempool.space
    50:44 - Comparison of Stable Value Options
    56:49 - Technical Complexity and Education
    58:43 - Future of the 10101 App
    01:00:45 - Reasons for Lack of Non-Custodial Finance Adoption
    01:03:56 - Closing Thoughts

    • 1 hr 4 min

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