Stephan Livera Podcast

Conza (austro-libertarian writer and organiser of Mises Seminar Australia) joins me on the show to talk about praxeology, and common bitcoin misconceptions. We chat: Praxeology basics Why it’s not ‘mere preference’ Why accuracy is important Classifying bitcoin vs IOUs Inaccurate analogies about energy, time, violence/weapon Links: Twitter: @Conza Site: mises.org.au Site: conza.tumblr.com Saifedean Conza episode :134. Praxeology in One Lesson with Conza Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Buildonl2.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Joe Burnett of Blockware joins me to chat about why Bitcoin’s security is probably fine in the long term. We chat about the typical arguments for and against here, as well as the surprising idea of ‘finality, not security’. Bitcoin long term security arguments Finality, not security Bitcoin’s scaling cycle Why ETH is more or less doomed Bull and bear markets of bitcoin are a feature Links: Twitter: @IIICapital Blockware/Riot Mining Report: Bitcoin Transaction Fees Thread: https://twitter.com/IIICapital/status/1599813831231827968 Blockware Purchasing Power report Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Buildonl2.com

Hermann from Bitcoin Ekasi joins me to chat about his journey banking the unbanked: Being inspired by bitcoinbeach Conditions in the town in Mossel Bay, South Africa Shops taking bitcoin payment Dealing with volatility Why maximalism is practical Using services like Bitrefill Bitcoin education centre - built with bitcoin / Paxful Links: Site: BitcoinEkasi.com  Twitter: @BitcoinEkasi Twitter: @vryfokkenou Article: Bitcoin Ekasi: The Township One Year Later  Thread about ‘maximalism’: https://twitter.com/BitcoinEkasi/status/1600820061375459330 Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com

WizardofAus joins me on the show to chat about the Bush Bash: an alternate model for Bitcoin conferences. To be clear it’s not ‘better’, just different. Wiz and I chat: How he got into organizing bitcoin meetups Bush Bash origins Attendee feedback The commitment filter Structuring the weekend No sponsors needed? Tips on replicating the model Links: Twitter: @BTCSchellingPt Site: bitcoinbushbash.info Twitter: @bitcoinbushbash Article: Gather Your Tribe - Citadel 21 Mentioned: Inventing Bitcoin (Free link) Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Blockstream.com Mempool.space

Federico Tenga of Bitfinex joins me to chat about RGB, what it is and what it enables using bitcoin: What is RGB? Enabling stablecoins, collectibles and other assets How does it work? Issuing new assets, transferring and deletion Does it create an MEV situation for Bitcoin? Iris Wallet Links: Twitter: @FedericoTenga Iris Wallet Github: @iris_wallet RGB FAQ: rgbfaq.com Article: RGB Magic: Client-Side Contracts on Bitcoin Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com

Lawrence Nahum of Blockstream joins me to chat about: RBF and mempoolfullrbf 0 conf arguments Blockstream Green Jade and bitcoin security BuildonL2 Links: Twitter: @LarryBitcoin Site: Blockstream.com Build on L2: https://www.buildonl2.com/ Sponsors: BTCPrague.com (code LIVERA) Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com

Jordan Schachtel, independent journalist and writer joins me to chat about the problems in media today, and how we’re in a clown world. We discuss: Media bias and narratives SBF and the FTX house of cards Was it a government op? Critical factors for hyperbitcoinisation Is the system beyond hope? Links: Twitter: @JordanSchachtel Substack:  The Dossier - Substack Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Juraj Bednar (Author, speaker, co-founder of Paralelni Polis) joins me on the show to chat about: Cypherpunk and libertarian thought Building out the Bitcoin parallel economy Vekslaks and p2p Tips for onboarding bitcoin and lightning users Lightning wallet comparison Links: Twitter: @jurbed Book: Hack Yourself! Site: Juraj Bednar Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Svetski (Founder of The Bitcoin Times) rejoins me on the show to chat about what he’s working on lately: The Bitcoin Times as a new annual bitcoin publication How and why he got into Austrian economics How bitcoin changes our time preference Explaining Bitcoin Playing the long game with bitcoin adoption Links: Twitter: @SvetskiWrites Twitter: @TimelessBitcoin Site: Bitcointimes.com.au Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera

Jeremy of Escape to El Salvador joins me on the show to talk about his insights on the ground in El Salvador. We discuss: Why and how some bitcoiners and expats are moving to El Salvador Thoughts on the recent Adopting Bitcoin conference Creature comforts in El Salvador Living on Bitcoin in El Salvador Getting residency or setting up a business Tips for anyone visiting El Salvador Links: Twitter: @ElSalvadorVisas Website: EscapetoElSalvador.org Jeremy’s Adopting Bitcoin talk Other relevant episodes: SLP305 El Salvador Bitcoin Law On The Ground with Aaron van Wirdum SLP279 Michael Peterson and Nicolas Burtey - Bitcoin Beach: Citadel By The Sea in El Zonte, El Salvador SLP381 John Dennehy & Gloriana Solano - Bitcoin Diploma in El Salvador Sponsors: Swan Bitcoin Mempool.space Unchained Capital (code LIVERA) CoinKite.com(code LIVERA) Blockstream.com Stephan Livera links: Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera Subscribe to the podcast Patreon @stephanlivera