Supply Shock

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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.

3H AGO

How Bitcoin Knots Sparked a New Culture War | Pourteaux

In this episode, Pourteaux joins the show to discuss the rise of Ordinals and inscriptions on Bitcoin, the long-running debate over data storage on the blockchain, and how the controversy around Bitcoin Knots reflects deeper cultural and political shifts within the Bitcoin community. We also explore what this means for Bitcoin’s resilience, miner incentives, and its increasingly partisan perception in U.S. politics. Enjoy! — Follow Pourteaux: https://x.com/pourteaux 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:37) Early Days of Ordinals and Inscriptions (06:11) Future of Ordinals on Bitcoin (11:14) Bitcoin Knots & Filtering (17:09) Bitcoin Resilience vs Innovation (25:28) Bitcoin Soft Forks and Knots Maintainers (26:50) Knots Community and Bitcoin Politics (29:10) Lessons from the Fork Wars (30:53) Bitcoin's Political Landscape (32:36) Bitcoin and Cultural Shifts (35:24) Bitcoin's Partisan Divide (38:06) Future of Bitcoin in Politics (47:07) 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

49 min
2D AGO

Bitcoin Wars 2.0: Who’s on the Right Side of History? | Jonathan Bier

In this episode, author of The Blocksize War Jonathan Bier joins the show to compare the ongoing dispute between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots with the 2015–2017 fork wars. We examine how both sides claim the “small-blocker” legacy, debate the role of fee markets and mining decentralization, and question whether Bitcoin should tolerate non-monetary data like Ordinals and inscriptions. Enjoy! — Follow Jonathan: https://x.com/jonathanbier 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:35) Comparing Bitcoin Core & Knots to Block Size Wars (09:07) Debating Fee Markets & Mining Decentralization (34:32) Debating Spam, Blocksize & Bitcoin’s Use (41:07) Relay Policies & Network Diversity (45:21) The Role of Miners in Bitcoin's Future (52:16) The Intolerant Minority & Bitcoin's Success (58:39) Mining Centralization Concerns (1:03:18) 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 8m
SEP 11

Bitcoin Civil War: Core vs. Knots Over Arbitrary Data | Shinobi

In this episode, Rizzo & Shinobi from Bitcoin Magazine dive into the escalating dispute between Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Knots, unpacking the ideological clash over arbitrary data in transactions, node vs. miner dynamics, and the legacy of the Fork Wars. They explore whether Bitcoin should be a neutral settlement layer or a strictly financial system, the technical realities of relay and consensus rules, and the rising social tensions around developer authority and dissent. Enjoy — Follow Shinobi: https://x.com/Brian_trollz 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:31) Bitcoin Core Just Doesn’t Understand (07:24) Bitcoin's Purpose & Transaction Types (09:56) Core Developers' Stance on Network Changes (14:39) Arguments Against Arbitrary Data on Bitcoin (20:01) Dissent Impact on the Network (25:40) Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin Development (27:44) Understanding Bitcoin as a Settlement Layer (28:52) The Rise & Fall of Ordinals & NFTs on Bitcoin (30:41) The Fork War Consensus & Bitcoin's Evolution (32:38) Node Supremacy and Economic Relevance (35:03) The UASF & Economic Relevance (37:19) The Role of Developers & Community Consensus (49:14) Educating the Next Generation of Bitcoiners (50:52) 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

52 min
SEP 9

Bitcoin’s Biggest Unsolved Problem is Custody | Michael Tangum

In this episode, co-founder & CEO of Onramp Michael Tanguma argues that this Bitcoin cycle is fundamentally different due to the rising sovereign and institutional bid, suppressed volatility, and structural changes in custody. He explains why gold’s surge is a smoke detector for sound money adoption, why collaborative custody must evolve beyond self-storage and third-party custodians, and why 2022’s collapse was just a “dry run” for the risks ahead. Enjoy! — Follow Michael: https://x.com/MTanguma 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (04:06) Where Are the Sovereigns? (08:10) Whales Selling BTC (09:34) Where is the Cycle Headed? (12:26) Market Infrastructure & Self-Custody (18:43) DATs & Bitcoin Custody (23:30) Why is Custody an Issue? (26:53) Lending Market & FTX 2.0 (31:07) Wild West of Crypto (36:13) ETFs & Tokenization (38:19) Altcoins in a Maturing Market (40:54) 2025 Predictions (42:25) 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
SEP 4

Bitcoin Treasury Companies Mark A New Era Of "Intelligent Leverage’” | Ed Juline

In this episode, Ed Juline discusses the explosive growth of Bitcoin treasury companies. Ed recounts his journey from early Bitcoin days to working with MicroStrategy, highlighting how “intelligent leverage” has unlocked institutional adoption. We also discuss whether cycles still matter, the risks and opportunities of Bitcoin treasury companies, geographic arbitrage in emerging markets, and how preferred shares and ETFs are shaping Wall Street’s interaction with Bitcoin. Enjoy! — Follow Ed: https://x.com/ejuline 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:25) Treasury Company Realization (07:50) Unpacking Intelligent Leverage (09:19) Predicting Bitcoin (11:39) Is the Four-Year Cycle Over? (13:49) Treasury Company Impact on Bitcoin (16:32) Can We Expect mNAV Compression? (18:59) Tapping into Foreign Markets (21:26) Winner-Take-All Market? (23:26) Competing for 21M BTC (25:19) Rebalancing Treasury Company Holdings (26:38) Onboarding People to Bitcoin (29:46) Understanding Preferred Share Strategies (31:59) Many Types of Bitcoiner (36:01) Do Pensions Understand Bitcoin? (37:50) Does Custody Matter? (39:33) Strategy S&P500 Inclusion (41:27) 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
SEP 2

Self-Custody is the Only Permissionless Bitcoin | Charles Guillemet

In this episode, Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet explains the importance of self custody. He breaks down the evolution of Bitcoin custody, the tradeoffs between ETFs and true self-custody, the importance of seed phrases, institutional adoption through Ledger Vault, and the challenges of making multisig and hardware wallets user-friendly. Charles also stresses that Bitcoin’s value as permissionless money depends on decentralization and self-custody, urging users to practice secure backups and verify transactions. Enjoy! — Follow Charles: https://x.com/P3b7_ 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (02:40) Bitcoin Custody Evolution (03:35) The Importance of Self Custody (05:26) Ledger's Role in Bitcoin Security (07:08) Seed Phrases & Security Innovations (16:24) Institutional Adoption & Custody Trends (24:16) Multisig & User Experience (28:34) Gifting Bitcoin & Hardware Wallets (30:54) Future of Bitcoin Hardware Wallets (38:26) 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

42 min
AUG 28

Roman Storm’s Guilty Verdict: What It Means for Digital Privacy | David Z. Morris

In this episode, David Z. Morris breaks down the Roman Storm trial, explaining Tornado Cash’s origins, the split verdict, and why the case sets a critical precedent for financial privacy. He highlights how the jury’s hung decision reflects deeper debates about decentralization, crypto regulation, and the limits of state power over code. Enjoy! — Follow David: https://x.com/davidzmorris 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Ledn is the leading platform for Bitcoin-backed loans, offering a secure and transparent way to unlock liquidity without selling your Bitcoin. Ledn has issued over $9 billion in loans since 2018 and has never lost a single satoshi of client assets, earning a reputation as the name you can trust in the crypto space. Visit https://www.ledn.io/ to learn more. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (03:25) Breaking Down Roman Storm Trial Verdict (05:49) Background of Tornado Cash (09:29) The Arrest and Charges (11:58) Legal Nuances & Defense (14:18) Ledn Ad (14:55) Legal Nuances & Defense (18:51) Journalistic Perspective (26:15) The Importance of Digital Privacy (26:54) Prosecution's Mistakes and Cover-Ups (28:07) The First Witness & Payback.com Scam (31:13) Jury's Deliberation & Technical Challenges (31:51) Ledn Ad (32:37) Jury's Deliberation & Technical Challenges (35:44) Administration's Stance on Crypto Cases (38:54) Appeal Process & Legal Implications (44:28) Future of Financial Privacy (50:09) 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

52 min
AUG 26

Bitcoin Stablecoins Will Beat the Dollar | Diego Gutierrez-Zaldivar

In this episode, RootstockLabs co-founder Diego Gutierrez explains how Bitcoin-backed stablecoins and decentralized financial primitives are enabling real-world adoption, especially in volatile economies like Argentina. He contrasts Rootstock’s vision of a Bitcoin-secured, censorship-resistant financial stack with more centralized systems like Ethereum or Solana. Diego also explores how stablecoins, tokenized assets, and even nation-states may converge on Bitcoin rails, and why institutional adoption must be balanced with sovereignty and trust-minimization. Enjoy! — Follow Diego: https://x.com/dieguito 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 Supply Shock Newsletter: https://blockworks.co/newsletter/supplyshock Supply Shock Survey: https://bitcoinhistorynl.beehiiv.com/forms/979475d9-fb4b-4c13-99af-5037dd5718c6 — Join us at Digital Asset Summit in London October 13-15. Use code SUPPLY100 for £100 OFF https://blockworks.co/event/digital-asset-summit-2025-london — Ledger, the global leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Supply Shock. As Bitcoin adoption grows, Ledger celebrates 10 years of securing over 20% of the world’s crypto. Buy a LEDGER™ device now for true self-custody and peace of mind in securing your Bitcoin. Devices are also available in Bitcoin orange. For every device ordered in BTC Orange, we’ll donate $5 to brink.dev. Buy now at https://Ledger.com. — Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:41) Rootstock & Building on Bitcoin (10:17) Ledger Ad (11:06) Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoins (18:36) Where Will Stablecoins Live? (22:11) Why Use Bitcoin for Stablecoins? (25:26) Ledger Ad (26:12) Problems with Using Other L1s (30:22) Other Bitcoin Stablecoins (32:22) Tokenizing Real World Assets (35:40) Does Tokenizing Make Sense? (39:05) Why Hasn’t Argentina Embraced Bitcoin? (44:27) Is the 4-Year Cycle Over? (48:23) 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

51 min

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106 Ratings

Love these guys

09/07/2024

Rscat

Listen to these guys every week. They really seem like they know what they’re talking about. Not sure I’ve ever heard them be right about anything but I’m sure they’ll identify the next bull run when it arrives.
Focus on the marlets please

09/08/2024

atlantis74

If you could focus on the markets and leave politics aside it would be much appreciated.
Macro Trends with Dan & Anthony incredible

03/25/2024

surv12533

Incredible panel interview, keep up the good work! Hearing from people like them is amazing.
Some additional improvement needed

08/21/2024

DEFELI1

I feel that we went from the older socks guy repeating himself continuously to a bunch of young kids with no experience. Lets get some balance please