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AI Take_036 – Does AI Even Have a Product?

November 11, 2024 Guy Comments Off

Is the pursuit of artificial general intelligence a pipe dream? Are the economics of building massive AI models unsustainable? And what if the future of AI isn’t about creating a single, all-powerful intelligence, but rather a multitude of small, specialized tools? In this episode, we explore the latest developments in AI and challenge the conventional wisdom about where the field is headed.

Links to check out

The Subprime AI Crisis Article (Link: https://tinyurl.com/39m3x2ws)
Andrew McCarthy’s photos of the rocket launch and catch SpaceX (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2s47nz5h)
Ashenbrenner’s piece on super intelligence and AGI (Situational Awareness) (Link:https://situational-awareness.ai/)
Ai_035 – My Favorite Ai Tool (Link: https://youtu.be/gO6KBYwetkU)

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⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann)
Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839)

Chat_117-Bitcoin Threat Vectors on Final Settlement

November 8, 2024 Guy Comments Off

In this previous episode of Final Settlement, I joined the show to tackle custodial threat vectors and the security challenges unique to Bitcoin. We discussed Bitcoin as apolitical money and its role as a digital bearer instrument, which brings with it the complex issue of secure custody. I shared insights from a recent personal security incident when my room was broken into at a Bitcoin conference in Lugano, underscoring the very real risks we face.
We explored the evolution of Bitcoin custody, the importance of multisig setups, and the approach of Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody in mitigating custodial threats. Raising awareness about these risks is essential, and this conversation offered important takeaways for anyone looking to secure their Bitcoin. It’s a crucial discussion worth revisiting as the industry continues to grow.
Link to original episode: Final Settlement E016: Assessing Custodial Threat Vectors with Guy Swann (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3be22hjw)
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Onramp on X (Link: https://x.com/onrampbitcoin)
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Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

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Read_852 – Nature’s Many Attempts to Evolve a Nostr

November 5, 2024 Guy Comments Off

“The server owns your data, owns your account, and owns the cryptographic keys used to secure it.
That last bit is obscure, but important. Cryptographic keys are how we enforce security, privacy, ownership, and control in software. Not your keys, not your data.”— Gordon Brander
What is the key to achieving true freedom and autonomy in our digital lives? We have tried so many times and continue to learn lessons as the natural progression of networks reconsolidates around a central entity or oligopoly that soon turns from providing a service, to exerting its power. Why does this happen and how do we prevent it? Is it inevitable, or are we watching the slow evolution and failing to simply see the clear path it is leading us toward? Today we dive into a fantastic article by Gordon Brander on the evolution of networks, and the emergence of Nostr.
**Check out the original article at Nature’s many attempts to evolve a Nostr. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/42xa4t4h)Host Links

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Roundtable_003 – Oct 2024 – Elections, Faketoshi Sues Again, Taxess, and ECB Concerned about FaiRNeSs

November 1, 2024 Guy Comments Off

How will governments respond to the growing threat of decentralized money, and what are the implications for individual freedom and sovereignty? And can bitcoiners navigate the complexities of scaling and decentralization, or will the allure of convenience and ease of use lead to compromises on core principles?
Join the roundtable discussion as we delve into these questions and more, exploring the latest developments in the world of bitcoin and beyond.
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Steve Simple Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3s6a8yn8)
Steve Simple on X (Link: https://x.com/stevesimple)
Bitcoin Mechanic Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2tm827ut)
Bitcoin Mechanic on X (Link: https://x.com/GrassFedBitcoin)
Jeff Swann Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3sjc3bcp)
Jeff Swann on X (Link: https://x.com/agoristview)

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Guy’s Take_093 – The Guy Who Broke into Our Room in Lugano

October 30, 2024 Guy Comments Off

Was a recent break-in at a luxurious hotel just a coincidence, or a targeted attack on a Bitcoiner? We should expect that bitcoiners will be targeted. If not by governments, then simply by thieves, scammers, and opportunists. This is something that my brother and I learned very acutely with our trip to Lugano and the Plan B conference, where a man broke into our hotel room presumably to get access to our devices or steal any valuables we may have been traveling with, and we caught him in the act. This episode is a lesson in preparedness, complacency, and hopefully a wake up call to those who think things will be smooth sailing. Don’t be one who has to learn the truth the hard way.
When did Noah build the ark? Before the storm.
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“One need not destroy one’s enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage.” — Sun Tzu

Read_851 – Bitcoin’s Exchange Theory of Value

October 21, 2024 Guy Comments Off

“The market of bitcoin holders will ultimately expand to be larger than the size of any single country, and direct exchange will be possible by and between more people than ever before. That itself might be the single largest driving force that will expand the scope of trade and direct exchange–more people holding and being willing to accept bitcoin will create more trade channels than could possibly exist in the fiat world.”— Parker Lewis
Is it paradoxical that bitcoin’s value could increase as it becomes easier to spend? In this episode, we explore the idea that bitcoin’s value is rooted in its utility as a medium of exchange, and what this might mean for its future adoption and use.
Check out the original article at Bitcoin’s Exchange Theory of Value (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3te3s666)
Links to check out:

Zaprite (Link: https://zaprite.com/)
Gradually Then Suddenly by Parker A. Lewis (Link: https://tinyurl.com/44yc2wb4)
Guy Swann: Rotten Money, Rotten Society (BitBlockBoom 2024) (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mvbj7mdv)

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Parker Lewis on X (Link: https://x.com/parkeralewis)
Gradually Then Suddenly Website (Link: https://tinyurl.com/24yp38aa)

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Chat_116 – Bitcoin Is Money For Heroes [TFTC]

October 18, 2024 Guy Comments Off

In a episode of TFTC, I sat down with Marty Bent to break down the reality behind the hurricanes devastating America and the government’s inept or even malicious response to these disasters. We explored the absurdity of resource allocation, the overwhelming destruction, and how people on the ground are often 1000x more effective than the bureaucratic systems in place. We also discussed the important work of Bitcoin Veterans, and how disaster and conflict can turn into rackets.
Throughout the conversation, we touched on the lethargy of government in the face of urgent crises and how open-source innovation, including AI, could provide better solutions. This was an important and insightful discussion that cuts through mainstream narratives, revealing truths that need to be heard. It’s a valuable conversation that I’m excited to share again.
Original episode on TFTC – Cleaning Up After Helene. What’s REALLY Happening? Where’s The Government? (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc5xe4mp)Guest Links

TFTC YouTube:(Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/)
Website: (Link: https://www.tftc.io/)
Twitter: (Link: https://twitter.com/tftc21
Instagram: (Link: https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/)
Nostr: (Link: https://primal.net/tftc)

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Read_850 – Three Doors, Which Will Bitcoin Choose?

October 16, 2024 Guy Comments Off

“A victory in revolution doesn’t come free or easy. For Bitcoin to really do what many of us hope it can, it’s really necessary at the end of the day to walk a painful path. And that means people have to choose to walk it. Many people in this space think that governments will simply roll over and let Bitcoin win, but that is just a feint to move in and capture it.
We need to push to build around them, build in parallel, and force their hand. If they don’t actively fight it, then there is something else going on. That isn’t good for us.” — Shinobi
Will Bitcoin’s path forward be one of capitulation to the existing financial system, a revolution against it, or fragmentation into a multitude of smaller, less effective networks? An article by Shinobi, reflecting on the 2013 musings of Mircea Popescu, explores these possibilities and more. Today we get both Shinobi’s and Guy’s Take on the future of Bitcoin, its potential to reshape the global economy, and which door it will choose.
Check out the original article at The Three Doors (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mwek529z)

Read_849 – A Global Liquidity Barometer (Link: https://fountain.fm/episode/bx3ItLc247a9ioChCQiu)
Structural Adjustment: How the IMF and World Bank Repress Poor Countries [Alex Gladstein] (Link: https://fountain.fm/episode/LYn0CdVF4XEBbVLAkvmV)

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Guy’s Take_092 – Inflation Does One Thing

October 15, 2024 Guy Comments Off

You’ve likely been fed the narrative that inflation stimulates spending, benefits the economy, and that government expenditures have a profound ‘multiplier effect.’ This is often accompanied by an oversimplified explanation of how a money printer somehow magically boosts economic activity. These claims are just a few of the many justifications tied to the inevitable consequences of counterfeiting by government. However, the truth is that inflation has a singular, fundamental effect that’s surprisingly straightforward to grasp. Beneath the surface, all the touted benefits of inflation crumble, revealing a far more insidious reality. It’s time to cut through the noise and set the record straight, which is why I think it’s time for a Guy’s Take episode.
Links to check out

The Only Model You’ll Ever Need… The Give A Shit Matrix (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc8w5m47)
2 SATS – Money is NOT Real Wealth (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3zap47s3)

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“Think before you speak. Read before you think.” — Fran Lebowitz

Chat_115 – FEMA, Fiat, & The Cancer of Government – RANDOM RANT [THE Bitcoin Podcast]

October 11, 2024 Guy Comments Off

In this episode originally on THE Bitcoin Podcast, I had an intense and unfiltered conversation with Walker, where we dove into some hard truths about the nature of government, the fiat system, and the illusion of ownership in modern society. We discussed how true prosperity stems from good money and community-driven trade, while government and fiat act as destructive forces. I likened both to cancer—something that can’t just be treated but must be completely removed to allow society to heal.We also touched on topics like FEMA, Hurricane Helene, and how corruption permeates the system, keeping poverty as the default state for most people. This was a raw and valuable conversation, offering perspectives that challenge the mainstream narrative and are well worth sharing.
Here’s the original episode on THE Bitcoin Podcast. (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGoQSt_o2p0)References from the show:

West NC Hurricane Recovery Feed on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/9m3p4s58)

Walker’s Links:

Walker on Nostr (Link: https://primal.net/walker)
Walker on X: (Link: https://twitter.com/walkeramerica)
THE Bitcoin Podcast on X (Link: https://twitter.com/titcoinpodcast)
Website (Link: https://bitcoinpodcast.net/)
Support THE Bitcoin Podcast on HIGHLIGHTER (Link: https://highlighter.com/walker@primal.net)

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AI Take_036 – Does AI Even Have a Product?

Chat_117-Bitcoin Threat Vectors on Final Settlement

Read_852 – Nature’s Many Attempts to Evolve a Nostr

Roundtable_003 – Oct 2024 – Elections, Faketoshi Sues Again, Taxess, and ECB Concerned about FaiRNeSs

Guy’s Take_093 – The Guy Who Broke into Our Room in Lugano

Read_851 – Bitcoin’s Exchange Theory of Value

Chat_116 – Bitcoin Is Money For Heroes [TFTC]

Read_850 – Three Doors, Which Will Bitcoin Choose?

Guy’s Take_092 – Inflation Does One Thing

Chat_115 – FEMA, Fiat, & The Cancer of Government – RANDOM RANT [THE Bitcoin Podcast]

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