The Bitcoin Infinity Show

Bitcoin Mechanic, a staunch defender of Bitcoin, discusses the importance of defending Bitcoin against spammers and attackers. Topics include the impact of rules in the Bitcoin system, risks of borrowing money to invest in Bitcoin, hacking systems, Bitcoin's resilience against threats, and the challenges of mining empty blocks. The podcast also covers events in Riga, hardware wallets, lightning network custody, and the integrity of Bitcoin.

Rockstar Dev, everyone's favorite uncle, joins us to talk about BTCPay Server, Nostr, the importance of anonymity, and much more. Connect with Rockstar: https://x.com/r0ckstardev https://primal.net/rockstar Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! https://baltichoneybadger.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Guest Aleksandar Svetski discusses Bitcoin as a framework for excellence, emphasizing responsibility over freedom and the samurai virtues of bushido. He introduces Satlantis, a new Nostr app for travel and beyond. Topics include AI skepticism, Nostr adoption, and the book preorder on Geyser and Kickstarter.

Martti Malmi is the second Bitcoin developer ever, working with Satoshi himself from 2009 to 2011. Now he's working on Nostr, building the protocol into the decentralization of everything! Filmed in person during BTC Prague 2024! Highlights: 🔹Martti Malmi's emails with Satoshi have been used to take down Faketoshi in the recent COPA trial 🔹Martti bought an apartment near Helsinki by selling 10000 Bitcoin 🔹Bitcoin solves decentralized money; Nostr solves decentralized everything 🔹Finland may have been uniquely positioned for Bitcoin adoption in the early days as a result of the Nokia tech boom 🔹Martti is working on Iris.to, a Nostr client and related Nostr projects 🔹Stay tuned for Martti at future Satoshi Rockamoto events! Connect with Martti: https://iris.to/sirius Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! https://baltichoneybadger.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Douglas Bakkum, inventor of the BitBox hardware wallet, joins us to talk about why securing your Bitcoin keys is important, how he invented the BitBox, and more! Key Takeaways: 🔹Douglas Bakkum's background in neuroscience and engineering led to the creation of the BitBox hardware wallet. 🔹The philosophy behind the BitBox's design emphasizes simplicity, privacy, and usability, setting it apart from other hardware wallets. 🔹The Bitbox offers advanced features for power users while maintaining a strong focus on security and user education. Connect with Douglas and BitBox: https://x.com/douglasbakkum https://x.com/BitBoxSwiss https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! https://baltichoneybadger.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Niko Jilch joins us to talk about Bitcoin in the German-speaking world as well as the rest of the EU, touching on history, current events, and optimism for the future! Key Takeaways: 🔹The German-speaking Bitcoin community is large and active, with a strong interest in Bitcoin as a store of value. 🔹The collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe and the lessons learned from that experience can be applied to the current state of the financial system. 🔹The financial sector may become smaller or even disappear in a hyper Bitcoinized world 🔹The EU is facing challenges due to socialism and incompetence in its institutions 🔹Democracies are not inherently stable and can lead to unsustainable economic systems 🔹The German-speaking world is experiencing a growing interest in Bitcoin, with podcasts and content focusing on its different aspects. 🔹Bitcoin empowers individuals to challenge broken systems and take control of their own lives. Connect with Niko: https://x.com/NikoJilch https://nikojilch.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Jacob from Bitcoin Walk joins us to tell us all about the Bitcoin Walk initiative - going for walks with Bitcoiners every Saturday - a great meetup alternative to build local communities! Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Walk provides a platform for open-minded conversations and learning about Bitcoin. 🔹Walking together creates a supportive and judgment-free environment for discussing Bitcoin. 🔹Bitcoin walks can help build lasting friendships and mentorships within the Bitcoin community. 🔹There is a strong Bitcoin community in Poland, and Jacob was surprised by the number of Bitcoin enthusiasts he met there. 🔹Jacob is planning to move to Madeira and hopes to build a community there focused on Bitcoin and unschooling. 🔹Real-life connections and interactions are important, and initiatives like Bitcoin Walk provide an opportunity for people to meet and discuss Bitcoin in person. Connect with Jacob and Bitcoin Walk: https://x.com/BitcoinWalkOrg https://bitcoinwalk.org/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and i

Miljan from Primal joins the show to tell us all about the inner workings of Nostr! Key Takeaways: 🔹Nostr is an open protocol for speech and publishing, allowing users to create cryptographic identities and communicate through relays. 🔹The protocol is simple, with key pairs for users, client apps for creating and signing messages, and relays for storing and retrieving messages. 🔹The value proposition of Nostr lies in its ability to provide content creators with ownership and control over their content and audience. 🔹Nostr enhances the Bitcoin ecosystem by enabling lightning payments and providing a global public lightning directory. 🔹The scalability of Nostr is being addressed through the use of relays and caching services. 🔹The future of Nostr is optimistic, with the potential to consume all apps with social graphs and create an unstoppable network of speech and money. Connect with Miljan: https://primal.net/miljan Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Dave Bradley joins the show to tell us all about Bitcoin in Calgary, Alberta, including the Bitcoin Rodeo conference coming up in July, plus much more! Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Brains was one of the first physical Bitcoin stores in Canada, and Dave Bradley played a significant role in building the Bitcoin community in Calgary. 🔹The political climate in Canada, particularly the divide between Western Canada and the federal government, has led to frustration and a sense of being ignored by the government. 🔹The diversity and cultural differences within Canada, particularly between provinces, contribute to the challenges of governance and decision-making at the federal level. There has been a significant transfer of wealth from Western Canada to Eastern Canada over the last 30 years, with Alberta being the most affected province. 🔹The rise of woke culture in Canada has led to a shift in political dynamics and a growing dissatisfaction with the current government. 🔹Bitcoin has the potential to play a significant role in Alberta's future, with the possibility of putting Bitcoin on the province's balance sheet and leveraging its energy industry for Bitcoin mining. 🔹Bitcoin aligns incentives and allows individuals to act in their own self-interest while benefiting the greater good. 🔹The Bitcoin Rodeo conference is in Calgary on July 2-3, just before Stampede - use code FREEDOM for a discount! Connect with Dave: https://x.com/BitcoinBrains https://x.com/TheBitcoinRodeo https://www.bitcoinrodeo.com/ https://bitcoinbrains.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!

Dr. Ahmad Ammous joins us to talk about fiat medicine and how Bitcoin can fix it! Key Takeaways: 🔹The healthcare system is broken and focused on profit rather than patient care. 🔹The opioid epidemic is a result of pharmaceutical companies pushing dangerous drugs for profit. 🔹The medical system is controlled by centralized agencies that promote pharmaceutical medicine and suppress alternative treatments. 🔹The history of medicine in the US is connected to the creation of the Federal Reserve. 🔹The placebo effect is a powerful factor in medicine. 🔹Sunscreen may not be as beneficial as believed and could have negative effects. 🔹A free market approach to healthcare could lead to more diverse and effective treatments. Fiat medicine prioritizes profit over patient health and suppresses alternative treatments. 🔹The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the flaws of the medical system, including the manipulation of statistics and the focus on pharmaceutical solutions. 🔹Understanding one's own body and taking control of personal health is crucial for overall well-being. 🔹Bitcoin has the potential to improve the medical system by enabling direct doctor-patient relationships and reducing the influence of third-party intermediaries. Connect with Dr. Ahmad Ammous: https://x.com/AmmousMD Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/ You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/ The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!