Blockspace: A Bitcoin Podcast

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Bitcoin conversations from the deep end, covering markets, tech, compute, and culture from hosts Charlie Spears and Colin Harper. Three episodes per week, on all podcast players, Yahoo Finance, CoinDesk and more. Drop us a listen and review!

  1. 7H AGO

    Bitdeer's Clarington Lawsuit, $IREN's MSCI Index Listing, and Bitcoin's Quantum Step

    Colin and Charlie join us to talk about a wild week in Bitcoin. We dive into the $16,000 price "puke" and whether we've hit a local bottom, explore Bitdeer's legal snag at their Ohio AI flagship site, and discuss IREN's inclusion in the MSCI USA index. We also break down the historic six-out-of-seven negative difficulty adjustments—the first since 2011—and tackle the "ontology of time" and quantum resistance. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Bitcoin lost $16,000 within 12 hours last week. * BTC saw a historic 21% daily price drawdown. * Bitdeer's Ohio site has 570MW allocated. * 6 of last 7 difficulty adjustments were negative. * IREN to join MSCI USA index on March 2nd. * Bitcoin hash price recovered to roughly $35/PH. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 04:01 BTC number go down! 10:10 Difficulty Update by Luxor 12:32 Bitdeer lawsuit 18:39 Cleanspark Ad 19:08 IREN added to MSCI USA Index 22:33 The MARA-Exaion plot thickens 29:14 BIP 360 merged 37:49 OP_NEXT Ad 39:21 Cry corner: No one understands anything about anything - 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    50 min

  2. 2D AGO

    What Bitcoin Miners Need to do to Survive w/ Tom Masiero

    Get your tickets to OPNEXT 2026 before prices increase! Join us on April 16 in NYC for technical discussions, investor talks, and intimate conversation with the brightest minds in Bitcoin. Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Tom Masiero, Head of Strategy at Cathedra joins us to talk about the structural shifts pushing bitcoin miners toward AI and HPC services. We explore why this migration mirrors the 2021 China mining ban, the hidden opportunities for smaller operators, and why Bitcoiners understand the "power game" better than traditional data centers. Tom breaks down the reality of infrastructure costs, the current state of hash price, and how the "cockroach" mentality of miners is paving the way for the future of global compute. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Hash price hit all-time low of $29/PH/day. * China ban cut 80% of global hash rate. * 5 of last 6 difficulty adjustments negative. * AI infrastructure costs $10-$15M per megawatt. * Bitcoin price dropped to $65,000 level. * Sub-50 MW sites are the new frontier. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:22 AI boom & China mining ban 08:30 What edge do miners have over hyperscalers? 13:23 Energy production limits 21:23 Small scale HPC 24:23 Batteries 35:46 Secondary effects 36:51 Pleb miners 39:55 IS US mining doomed? 45:57 Powershell vs Neocloud 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    53 min

  3. 4D AGO

    BITCOIN: What Epstein’s Bitcoin Investments Really Reveal w/ Kyle Torpey

    Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, veteran Bitcoin journalist Kyle Torpey joins us to talk about the explosive revelations for Bitcoin in the latest Epstein files. We explore Epstein's $3M stake in Coinbase and his intriguing meetings with the architect of the Bitlicense, Ben Lawsky. Kyle debunks conspiracy theories about Epstein hijacking Bitcoin Core and explains the real influence Epstein had on early startups and protocol development. We also touch on the Blocksize Wars, SegWit2x, and other surprising Bitcoin connections hidden in DOJ documents. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Epstein invested $3 million in Coinbase in 2014. * Epstein sold 50% of his Coinbase stake for $15M. * 90% of hashrate signed the New York Agreement. * Brian Armstrong wrote to investors about Segwit2x * Epstein met with Gavin Andresen in 2011 Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:41 Epstein & Bitcoin highlights 06:05 Hard fork proposals 13:17 Ben Lawsky 15:44 Winklevoss 27:10 Knots 29:53 MIT 30:50 Both side on Blocksize Wars 33:29 Was Gavin influenced? 38:13 Vinny Lingham 44:48 Mining centralization 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  4. FEB 7

    Quantum: The Next Battleground For Bitcoin

    Brandon Black, Alex Pruden, Nic Carter, and GG join us to talk about whether Bitcoin is prepared for the quantum era. We explore the technical divide between developers who see quantum as a distant concern and investors who fear an unaddressed existential risk. From the Factor 21 meme to the trade-offs of post-quantum signatures like Sphinx and SLH-DSA, we break down the spicy debate that could lead to Bitcoin's most heated internal battle yet and what it means for the future of the network. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Quantum computers struggle to factor 21. * Bitcoin requires 256-bit factoring security. * Post-quantum signatures decrease throughput. * PQ signatures could force much larger blocks. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 00:58 Quantum: Fear or foreshadowing 05:17 Pumping your bags 08:01 The "appearance" of a plan 13:32 Current activity - 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    19 min

  5. FEB 6

    Bitcoin Craters, French Gov't Challenge MARA Acquisition, Cipher's Note Sees $13B Buy Interest

    Charlie, Colin, and Matt join us to talk about Bitcoin's brutal 50% drawdown and the resulting 13% difficulty adjustment. We dive into the geopolitical tension in France over Mara’s data center acquisition and Tether’s strategic move into Anchorage Digital. We also break down the massive $2 billion debt offering from Cipher Mining that was 6x oversubscribed and TeraWulf's 1.5GW power grab. Whether it's hash price hitting record lows or institutional funds unwinding, we’ve got the pulse on the markets. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Estimated 13% downward difficulty adjustment. * Hashprice hit daily lows near $30. * TeraWulf added 1.5GW potential power capacity. * Cipher Mining $2B note saw $13B in bidding. * Tether invested $100M into Anchorage Digital. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 02:58 Bitcoin sell off 10:19 Gemini exit EU & AU 14:41 Difficulty Report by Luxor 20:44 France stalls MARA takeover bid for Exaion 26:19 Tether invests in Anchorage digital 29:17 CAPEX still going strong? 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Enjoy the show? Check out our website and newsletter by clicking here. Questions or want to sponsor? hello@blockspace.media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  6. FEB 3

    MARKETS: What’s Really Driving Bitcoin’s Price w/ Rory Murray

    Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, CleanSpark's VP of Digital Asset Management Rory Murray joins us to talk about the latest macro shocks hitting the market and how they are driving bitcoin’s price. Rory breaks down how the options market may have been weighing on bitcoin’s price in Q4, and how the options market has changed bitcoin’s market. We also dive into the six sigma move in Japanese rates, the unraveling of the yen carry trade, and how geopolitical tensions over Greenland are affecting global liquidity. Rory explains why bitcoin is being buffeted by noise while gold and silver take the lead in the debasement trade, plus the intersection of AI energy demand and Bitcoin mining as we head into 2026. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Japan 40-year bond yields topped 4% first time. * Japan has world's highest debt-to-GDP ratios. * Korean equity index rose 70% last year. * Yen carry trade has driven trillions in flow. * Gold crossed USD as top central bank reserve. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:20 Bitcoin & macro 06:45 Japan 17:08 Carry trade & liquidity drying up 18:08 Debasement trade 18:47 Hypercycle 22:50 Silver rally 23:18 Energy is the value creator 26:59 Options suppressing Bitcoin price? 41:10 Dampening volatility 42:35 Next 90 days 46:07 Cleanspark's BTC stack 48:14 Easier or harder to manage stack 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min

  7. JAN 31

    BITCOIN: How North Korean Hackers Stole $300M+ Via Telegram w/ Taylor Monahan

    Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! Today, Taylor Monahan, a security lead at MetaMask, joins us to talk about a highly sophisticated $300M phishing attack linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. Taylor shares how the Lazarus Group hijacks Telegram accounts to lure victims into fake Zoom meetings and download a Trojan horse malware program. We break down the hackers’ strategy, how the malware works, which wallet types are most vulnerable to theft, and what users can do to protect themselves if they have fallen prey to the scam or not. Tune in to learn how to identify these red flags and implement better digital hygiene for your crypto assets. Check out this article for a deep dive into how the malware works; plus, follow Taylor for updates on X and keep track of Lazarus Group’s history of hacks via her Github.  Notes: * Lazarus Group stole over $300M in the last year. * Attackers hijack Telegram accounts. * Scammers use fake Zoom links to deploy malware. * Malware often bypasses paid antivirus software. * Sandbox architecture on iOS offers more safety. * Software wallets and browser wallets are most vulnerable. * 2FA remains critical for sensitive account access. Timestamps: 00:00 Start 03:51 Telegram attack 11:30 2 Factor Authenticators 13:48 Losses 16:38 Calculating losses 19:08 North Korea 21:52 Malware 24:17 Malware detection 25:16 EDR 27:12 Wallets 34:21 Is verifying addresses enough? 39:28 Wallet malware design 44:11 What do they want? 54:16 Taylor stealing payloads 1:01:49 Steps to protect 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    1h 7m

  8. JAN 30

    MARKETS: Understanding Thursday’s Market Meltdown

    Subscribe to the Blockspace newsletter! Welcome back to The Blockspace Podcast! In lieu of a news roundup today, we recap Thursday’s market chaos, in which gold shed Bitcoin’s entire market cap in a single morning. We unpack Microsoft's historic 10% drop despite an earnings beat and contrast it with Meta's rally. Are we looking at a systemic liquidity shock or a one-off deleveraging event? We break down the charts, from credit spreads to the VIX, and examine the canaries in the coal mine that could point toward a rocky 2026. Subscribe to the newsletter! https://newsletter.blockspacemedia.com Notes: * Gold shed ~$1.7 trillion in one morning * Microsoft stock closed down 10%, worst daily move since 2000 * Meta stock rose 10% after earnings beat * Bitcoin pukes to $83,000 * VIX spiked 8%  Timestamps: 00:00 Start 01:46 Market rips then dips, then rallies again 08:40 Bitcoin bear 11:43 Microsoft 20:31 Polymarket government shutdown odds 27:34 Why BTC go down? 👉CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin Miner! CleanSpark (Nasdaq: CLSK) is a market-leading data center developer with a proven track record of success. We own a portfolio of power, land, and data centers across the United States powered by globally competitive energy prices. Sitting at the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, operational excellence and capital stewardship, we optimize our infrastructure to deliver superior returns to our shareholders. Monetizing low-cost, high reliability energy by producing a global emerging critical resource – compute – positions us to prosper in an ever-changing world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Bitcoin conversations from the deep end, covering markets, tech, compute, and culture from hosts Charlie Spears and Colin Harper. Three episodes per week, on all podcast players, Yahoo Finance, CoinDesk and more. Drop us a listen and review!

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