Ideas and ways of thinking are much like paths in the wood. When we explore them often they are well worn and clearly defined. But often we get lost exploring other ideas or focused on something we hope to see in the future, and even the paths we know well get ignored, and the brush starts to creep back in. The noise of the world begins to obscure what was once an obvious truth. This is why its good to refresh important ideas from time to time. To walk those paths again, to remind ourselves of the perspectives that got us here.
Today we dive into a reboot of a very important idea in grasping why Bitcoin works, and how it emerges from the individual enforcement of the Bitcoin rules, and how utterly revolutionary this seemingly simple concept really is. If you haven’t heard it, today’s episode will fix that terrible tragedy for you. So hit play and enjoy.
Check out the original article at Bitcoin Miners Beware: Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3aejkjam)
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Stop And Decrypt on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/StopAndDecrypt)

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Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
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 “Run a Bitcoin node, and use it.”~ Guy Swann

“I believe that hole punch stack can be a really good alternative to static IPs. That way, for example, you want to access your camera from anywhere, you don’t really need a static IP. You don’t need to pay for that. You don’t need to take all those security risks. All you need to do is boot up Holesail or a similar service built on Holepunch to connect peer to peer directly to your computer only to that specific port. That’s it. You are connected to it. There are no middle men. And nothing is exposed to the public.”

In this episode, Guy Swann interviews Suryaansh Singh AKA Supersu about the transformative potential of peer-to-peer technology in reshaping how we connect and interact online, and how they are working to build towards this with Holesail. They delve into the challenges and innovations in deploying decentralized systems that enhance security and user control, discussing how such technologies can fundamentally alter the internet landscape towards a more user-empowered framework. How can peer-to-peer technology reconfigure our digital interactions and what are the broader implications for internet privacy and connectivity?

Guest Links 

Supersu on Github (Link: https://github.com/supersuryaansh)
Holesail Website (Link: https://holesail.io/)
Holesail Discord (Link:https://discord.gg/ShabRe9sVr)
Holesail on LinkedIn (Link: https://www.linkedin.com/company/holesail/)

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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)

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“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.”

“This capability ensures that participants can trust the system’s integrity without the need for mutual trust among users. It fundamentally alters how trust is brokered globally, extending the reach of reliable transactions beyond traditional, geographic, and institutional boundaries.”~ Adolfo Contreras
In this episode of Bitcoin Audible, Guy Swann delves into an insightful article from Blockstream titled “Scaling Trust: Bitcoin’s Role in Bridging the Global Digital Divide” by Adolfo Contreras. How does Bitcoin redefine trust in a globalized digital world, and what potential does it hold for transforming financial systems, especially in developing countries? Join Guy as he explores the fundamental elements of trust, the evolution of financial institutions, and the revolutionary impact of blockchain technology.Check out the original article at Scaling Trust: Bitcoin’s Role in Bridging the Global Digital Divide (Link: https://tinyurl.com/333rzvkj)
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Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies by Nik Bhatia (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5n6kxyze)

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Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
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“To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you don’t grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float.”~ Alan Wilson Watts

“It is like exercising a veto you hold for anything and everything, and yes, vetoes are important in consensus systems. But disrupting conversation is not the veto, the actions of actual transacting economic actors deciding what software to run or not run is the veto. This denial of service on dialogue is not some noble or righteous crusade to save Bitcoin, it is an active attack on those economic actors and their ability to gain a better understanding to make an informed decision on whether to veto something or not.”~ Shinobi
Today we dive into the contentious arena of Bitcoin consensus and the dialogue around it. Reading an insightful piece by Shinobi from Bitcoin Magazine, we explore the alarming trend of “denial of service attacks” on meaningful discussion within the Bitcoin community. Is this a calculated attack to silence new ideas, a necessary friction to maintain the integrity of Bitcoin’s foundational principles, or is it an unavoidable consequence of Bitcoin’s success? Listen as Guy offers his insights and invites you to judge the merit of open dialogue in the face of technological conservatism.
Check out the original article at A Denial of Service Attack on Bitcoin Consensus. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/32urf3bv)
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What is money??? Guy Swann and the Give-A-Shit Matrix (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yxjba3bp)

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⁠Brian Trollz on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/Brian_trollz)
⁠Brian Trollz on Bitcoin Magazine (Link: https://tinyurl.com/bded6sw8/)

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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)

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“You don’t win a debate by suppressing discussion; you win it with a better argument.”~ Frank Sonnenberg

Today we explore the deluge of announcements from both OpenAi and Google. With a plethora of Ai features dropping at Google I/O And Chat GPT-4o landing with an ai that can be spoken to like a human, how do we determine the difference between groundbreaking AI tools and mere gimmicks. How do we discern practical applications from overhyped features? Join Guy as he navigates the latest AI developments, asking the critical question: What truly enhances our digital lives and what falls short? 
Links to check out:

Rabbit R1 (Link: https://www.rabbit.tech/rabbit-r1)
Google I/O Announcements: Coverage of the latest features and tools introduced by Google, including the Gemini Pro and video gen models. (Link: https://io.google/2024/)
OpenAI’s GPT-40 Announcement: Insights into the latest generative pre-trained transformer model which emphasizes voice interaction (Link: https://openai.com/index/hello-gpt-4o/)
Satlantis Project (Link: https://satlantis.com/)
Welcome to the World of Audio Computers – Jason Rugolo TED talk (Link: https://tinyurl.com/4zc62nhc)
Nova Project: Focus on a business-oriented AI platform that prioritizes open-source solutions and privacy for handling sensitive data.⁠ (Link: Pending)

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⁠Guy on TikTok⁠ (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann)
⁠Guy on YouTube⁠ (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann)
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“The Limits of my language means the limits of my world”~ Ludwig Wittgenstein

“The U.S. Government spends in a budgetary deficit, then issues treasuries to pay for the spending, then, at a bigger rate than anybody else, buys the treasuries to cover the loss. An unbelievable Ponzi scheme. The U.S. Government is the director of the Ponzi scheme, the old investor, and the new investor. A true masterclass.”~ Cole Walmsley
Today we tackle the intricacies of fiscal irresponsibility through a Twitter thread by Cole Walmsley. As the U.S. government’s deficit spending spirals into what can only be accurately described as a “masterclass Ponzi scheme,” listeners are beckoned to question: How long can this last? With the state of national debt, the illusion of monetary stability, and the inevitable downfall of fiat currencies, are we witnessing the death throes of the dollar, and can a new monetary system rise from the chaos?
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Cole Walmsley on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/Cole_Walmsley)
Gaiter Capital Website⁠ (Link: https://www.gaitercapital.com/)

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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)

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“The whole government is a Ponzi scheme.”~ Bernard Madoff

Today we dive into an amazing chat around the complexities and shifts in law enforcement in a world with Bitcoin, as well as breaking down the nuances and difficulties in both the defense and prosecution of the Samourai Wallet case. Travis, previously a detective who found his speciality in cybercrime and fraud, requiring extensive knowledge and interaction with Bitcoin and blockchain analytics, presents a unique insight into how things may develop moving forward and where we should be wary to defend our privacy and independence. Don’t miss this incredible discussion!
 
Links to check out

Travis West Nostr Post #1 (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2jzfadtr)
Travis West Nostr Post #2 (Link: https://tinyurl.com/54b89bme)

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Travis West Website⁠ (Link: https://west.report/)

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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)
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In our inaugural episode of The Pear Report, it only felt right to bring Mafintosh and dmc onto the show to explore the transformative potential of the Pear Stack and how it can reshape our digital interactions and the foundational layers of the internet! Delve into discussions on the role of the Pear Stack in enabling more decentralized, secure, and user-empowered digital environments. Do not sleep on what is happening, find out why in our first episode, “The Second Coming of the P2P Web.”
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Pears.com (Link: pears.com) 
The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yckjrcrr)
Pear Portal Keet Room (Link: https://tinyurl.com/45feujz5)
Keet.io (Link: Keet.io) 
Holepunch.to (Link: Holepunch.to) 

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⁠Mathias Buus on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/guest)

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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)

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“We’re basically at a fork in the road. I think that there’s a good chance we go the wrong way and you end up with a situation like China.
We need to build these tools that serve Liberty and not tyranny. And we need to design these systems correctly. And then on top of that, I think, as I pointed out earlier, you know, we have an opportunity to build a better product than the tyrannical systems, you know, now before, before you’re in too deep. So we need to do that so that people aren’t, aren’t lured by that.”

Are we steering towards a future where technology amplifies human potential, or are we drifting into a realm where control overshadows creativity? We are joined by the creator of CASCDR today to delve into a discussion that explores the role of Ai in our future and how we can utilize it to decentralize markets, service provision, and change the structure of productivity in a way that can bring it far closer to us and our needs. What does that future look like, and how do we build to get there?

Links to check out:

⁠Range by David Epstein ⁠(Link: https://davidepstein.com/range/)⁠
CASCDR App⁠ (Link: https://cascdr.vercel.app/)⁠
Where Goo Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson⁠ (Link: https://tinyurl.com/49ec9zaa)
⁠PlebLab⁠ (Link: https://www.pleblab.dev/)
⁠Jupiter Notebook⁠ (Link: https://jupyter.org/)

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⁠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)

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“We have the fork wars, we have a culture that understands the importance of nodes and widespread enforcement of a protocol and its rules. Unlike shitcoins, which couldn’t care less about it… So this node orientation in Bitcoin is is critical to it not being a shitcoin. So spam has come in and they start trashing the blockchain and exploding the UTXO set and making every block almost four megabytes, which was supposed to be a theoretical maximum we were never actually supposed to see because no one thought we would just fill it up with witness data… This is a ridiculous guys. It’s an attack. They’ve stated it as an attack when they came out and just went “I want to bloat the UTXO set because it’s the worst thing you can do in Bitcoin”.”
~ Bitcoin Mechanic
 
In this episode, I talk with Bitcoin Mechanic about the current state of Bitcoin, focusing on the regulatory environment, the vital role of self-custody, and the challenges facing privacy and autonomy in the digital age. We delve into the complexities of maintaining operational security in the face of increasing regulatory oversight, and consider in what ways we can balance the needs of miners with those of everyday users and node runners to maintain a healthy network ecosystem.
 
Guest Links

Bitcoin Mechanic on X (Link: https://twitter.com/GrassFedBitcoin)
Bitcoin Mechanic on Youtube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinmechanic)
Ocean Mining (Link: https://ocean.xyz/)

 
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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)

 
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