Supply Shock

Supply Shock explores the latest Bitcoin news with a deep historical perspective. Featuring in-depth interviews with industry experts, each episode connects current events to key moments in Bitcoin history, revealing patterns, lessons, and insights shaping the future of digital assets.

  1. DEC 9

    Is The Bitcoin Treasury Trade Dead? | John Fakhoury

    In this episode, John Fakhoury joins the show to discuss Bitcoin’s “missing bull market,” how Bitcoin is becoming a global macro asset, why institutions can no longer ignore it, and why hype-driven treasury companies and altcoins are facing a harsh reality check. We also explore what could drive the next phase of adoption, what 2026 may bring, and why Bitcoin might reach its next milestone in a far quieter (and more powerful) way than anyone expects. Enjoy! — Follow John: https://x.com/PayItForwardDad Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:57) Is the Bitcoin Cycle Broken? (09:05) The Rise & Risk of Corporate Bitcoin (13:31) Hard Truths About This Market (19:42) Bitcoin’s Path to the Index Era (22:21) The Mood Shift Under the Surface (24:43) What the Fed Means for Crypto (27:00) The Great Altcoin Reckoning (30:36) Stablecoins Become Infrastructure (33:20) Bitcoin’s Real Stress Test Ahead (36:29) Culture, Capital & the Next Cycle (41:06) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

    43 min
  2. DEC 2

    Bitcoin’s Legal Crisis: The Szabo Debate | Roundup

    In this episode, we’re back with another Roundup to discuss why Nick Szabo’s latest tweets sparked such backlash. The panel digs into what this controversy reveals about Bitcoin’s culture, from debates over arbitrary data and node responsibility to fears of centralization and social pressure. A sharp look at how technical disagreements can morph into full-blown community rifts and potential legal backlash. Enjoy! — Follow Shinobi: https://x.com/Brain_Trollz Follow Joakim: https://x.com/joakimbook Follow Aaron: https://x.com/AaronvanW Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:17) Szabo’s Tweets, Ideological Shift & Legal Debates (15:03) Making Sense of Szabo’s Broader Message (37:58) Censorship Resistance, Node Design & Decentralization Risks (41:48) Nodes, Governance, and Bitcoin’s Long-Term Future (42:29) Government Pressure, Community Responses & Developer Tensions (49:21) The Knots Movement & Bitcoin’s Cultural Direction (01:01:11) Building a Stronger Bitcoin Culture (01:06:32) The Next Wave of Bitcoin Innovation (01:10:53) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

    1h 12m
  3. NOV 28

    Why Bitcoin Can’t Scale | John Carvalho

    In this episode, John Carvalho joins the show to discuss his unconventional view that Bitcoin’s real bottleneck isn’t technology but trust, challenging the assumptions behind Lightning, layer-two “scaling,” and even the broader cultural narratives about Bitcoin’s future. We also discuss why he believes layers don’t truly scale Bitcoin, how trust dynamics shape every payment system, and why Synonym is building a new framework for peer-to-peer coordination that goes beyond blockchains. Enjoy! — Follow John: https://x.com/BitcoinErrorLog Follow Rizzo: https://x.com/pete_rizzo_ Follow Supply Shock: https://twitter.com/SupplyShockBW Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/Blockworks_ Supply Shock Telegram: https://t.me/+SpmLg6P_QcgxNDcx — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:31) Can Lightning Actually Scale? (12:10) Why Trust Shapes All Bitcoin Scaling (20:57) Why Trust Shapes All Bitcoin Scaling (30:19) How Synonym Approaches Bitcoin Scaling (34:56) Synonym’s Innovations, Tools & Future Roadmap (37:22) Data Control, Custom Algorithms & Pubkey Protocol (40:09) E-Commerce, Mobile Wallets & Next-Gen Bitcoin UX (42:03) Upgrading Nodes & Reinventing the Payment Protocol (47:19) Trust-Based Scaling: Pros & Cons (50:57) Rethinking Bitcoin Treasuries (01:02:24) A Personal Bitcoin Strategy (01:04:39) Final Thoughts — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed. #Bitcoin #Crypto #SupplyShock

    1h 6m
4.4
out of 5
106 Ratings

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Supply Shock explores the latest Bitcoin news with a deep historical perspective. Featuring in-depth interviews with industry experts, each episode connects current events to key moments in Bitcoin history, revealing patterns, lessons, and insights shaping the future of digital assets.

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