Chat_125 – Distributed Hosting in Bloom with Hzrd
“That’s a really cool aspect of the Bitcoin community and the nostr community as things are right now is most of our users are not your typical what you consider like dumb TikTok users. most of them are like borderline developers. And when people bring up the typical conversation of like we need slicker apps that have easier user interfaces and don’t make me think kind of stuff We don’t have those users. We have a user base that is like Exponentially more curious than any any other user base out there. As long as the app does something and isn’t broken, if you throw it out to the Bitcoin community, they will figure out how to use it.” ~ hzrdWhat if it wasn’t merely your profile and social graph that was mirrored and available through numerous relays and networks, making it nearly impossible to censor. What if it was also your files, and where they are being hosted, and how they are accessed? Building on the simplicity and elegant solutions of Nostr, hzrd149 has brought us Blossom, a tool for distributing and hosting content through a set of media servers. Don’t miss this wild conversation all about Nostr, censorship resistance, simplicity and robustness, P2P, and new solutions to old problems.
Guest Links
Hzrd on Nostr: (Link:https://tinyurl.com/5n86ztyb)
Blossom: (Link: https://github.com/hzrd149/blossom)
Host Links
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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Chat_124 – The Next Web with John Carvalho
“Our philosophy with building Pubky was, all right, we’re not going to say never on a server. We’re going to say, use a server if you want. Don’t use a server if you don’t want.Either way, it’s fine because no matter what happens to you, you can redefine it later.So it’s just basically adding the censorship resistance, this credible exit to using servers. And that’s a big part of what pub key enables that other alternatives don’t really enable in quite the same way or at all.”- John CarvalhoWhat does it mean to build an “atomic economy”? In this episode, I sit down with John Carvalho to explore his journey from early Bitcoin adoption to spearheading revolutionary concepts at Synonym. We delve into the challenges of decentralizing the web, redefining self-sovereignty, and creating tools that resist censorship. What could a world look like where your public key is your universal address? How do we rethink trust, tagging, and the very nature of data ownership? From the mechanics of PubKey to philosophical reflections on the future of digital society, John’s contrarian perspective will challenge your mental models and leave you questioning everything from Google to governance. Join us as we navigate the frontier of what might replace the systems we’ve always relied on—and ask, could Bitcoin lead us to a truly independent digital future?Guest Links
John Carvalho on X: (Link: https://x.com/BitcoinErrorLog)
John Carvalho on Nostr: (Link: https://tinyurl.com/4r77wse4)
Pubky: (Link: https://pubky.org/)
Synonym: (Link: https://synonym.to/)
Host Links
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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Chat_123 – Aliens, Demons, and Quantum Cryptography with Hunter Beast
“Bitcoin is anti-fragile it secures $2 trillion worth of value currently and there’s a huge monetary incentive to maintain that security and there’s a number of very intelligent people who are working on that problem of just making sure that is quantum resistant.There might be a period of time where there’s like you know a transitionary period that could be quite you know stressful but once that’s done then we’ve hardened Bitcoin you know for the foreseeable future.”- Hunter Beast
In this episode, I sit down with Hunter Beast to dive deep into some of the most pressing questions surrounding the future of Bitcoin and quantum computing.What happens when quantum tech advances to the point where it challenges the very security of our digital assets? Can Bitcoin’s decentralized structure withstand the rise of state-backed quantum computing efforts? We explore the relationship between energy, information, and the evolving nature of the internet. How might quantum computing fundamentally reshape our approach to privacy, security, and even communication?Hunter offers a thought-provoking perspective on the intersection of Bitcoin, quantum computing, and even the potential for intergalactic communication. It’s a conversation full of surprises, where we question the future of money, privacy, and maybe even life beyond Earth.Guest Links
Hunter Beast on X: https://x.com/cryptoquick
Hunter Beast on Nostr:https://tinyurl.com/2seyxkdf
Hunter Beast on Github: https://github.com/cryptoquick
Hunter Beast Website: https://cryptoquick.com/
Host Links
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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Chat_122 – A Cypherpunk World for Everyone with Future Paul
“This was one of my early objections to Bitcoin is that “Well, everything gets hacked eventually”, right? Everything has some security flaw, so we’re still looking for the security flaw, but we’ll eventually find the security flaw in Bitcoin.But I didn’t have that heuristic but for the fact that Bitcoin is secured at the edges, right? It’s secured by each user’s public/private key pair. That’s such a revolution, and it needs to reach the rest of computing.”
~ Future Paul
A new set of tools and networks have slowly been realized over recent years. Soon there will be a breaking point in realizing use cases and capabilities that we’ve been building toward for decades. with bitcoin, lightning, Nostr, pear, and so many dev kits, libraries, and various projects all working together.Today we explore the world of possibilities, the lessons of the past, and the way we get there with FuturePaul.
Guest Links
Future Paul on X (Link: https://x.com/futurepaul)
Harbor (Link: https://harbor.cash)
Host Links
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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Chat_121 – Surviving Bitcoin Adoption with Jack Spirko
“The payment network has no value if your asset is not desirable. Like this is not, you cannot have this, like I’m just gonna build all of this stuff on top of it. And if none of the assurances of the underlying, those things don’t matter because its value is in the quote unquote utility of payments.
Money is its own utility. Money is its own utility because where on earth do you hold value in something that can hold enormous amounts of value that has no counterparty risk, that has nobody in charge, that has nobody that can rug pull you. You do not understand that is a $100 trillion problem.
That is the biggest problem on earth.”
~ Guy Swann
In this episode, I sit down with Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, to dive deep into the world of Bitcoin, the future of stablecoins, and the evolving landscape of digital currency.
How do you separate speculation from real-world value in an ever-changing market? Is Bitcoin destined to become a purely digital store of value, or is there more to its role in everyday life? We explore the limitations of altcoins and whether the rise of stablecoins might reshape the way we think about money itself. And what does it mean for personal sovereignty when the financial system is transitioning to something entirely digital?
Jack shares his insights, challenges some of the prevailing narratives, and offers thought-provoking perspectives on the intersection of Bitcoin, survival, and true independence.
Guest Links
Jack Spirko on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@survivalpodcasting)
Links to check out
When Should You Sell Bitcoin? (Link: https://youtu.be/3YdMXC9fpVY)
Host Links
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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Chat_120 – How P2P is changing the Internet [Pears]
“There are so many reasons to be interested in peer-to-peer. You can be interested in it for resilience, because there are no middlemen, so it’s going to work if any of your devices are online. You can also just be interested in it from this angle, the idea that if you have full control of your data, and the code that you’re using, that you’re running on that data, then anybody can fork it, modify it, tweak it, and create a whole… That’s where the Cambrian explosion comes in, this whole proliferation of apps that give users very different experiences.”~ Andrew OsheroffIn this conversation, I had the privilege of joining Mathias Buus, David Clements, and Andrew Osheroff from Pears.com, Keet, and Holepunch for an engaging fireside chat about the transformative power of peer-to-peer technology. Together, we explored how P2P is reshaping the internet, enabling greater freedom, and redefining how we communicate and collaborate in a decentralized world.
This conversation delved into the intersection of technology and liberty, highlighting the potential of P2P to challenge centralized systems and empower individuals. Whether you’re passionate about Bitcoin, decentralization, or the future of digital freedom, this was an inspiring and valuable discussion that I’m excited to share again.
Original episode on Pears YouTube – How P2P is changing the Internet – A fireside chat with Guy Swann & the Holepunch/ Keet team (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InmemKYD6ZM)
Guest Links
Mathias Buus on X: (Link: https://x.com/mafintosh)
Andrew Osheroff on X: (Link: https://x.com/andrewosh)
David Clements on X: (Link: http://twitter.com/davidmarkclem)
Links to check out
When Should You Sell Bitcoin? (Link: https://youtu.be/3YdMXC9fpVY)
Host Links
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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Chat_119 – Why Nostr Will Win with Miljan
“On nostr we have maybe a couple hundred thousand users who are active, but all all those users are holding their keys. We’re actually bootstrapping this censorship resistant network. There isn’t anything like that out there. Nostr is the only game in town when it comes to truly sovereign presence on the web.”- Miljan
What does it take to create a user-friendly Bitcoin and Nostr experience that balances accessibility with the principles of sovereignty? In this episode, I sit down with Miljan to explore how Primal is pushing the boundaries of social media and micropayments. We dive into the challenges of custodial versus non-custodial wallets, how the zapping economy is transforming online interactions, and why mobile apps might hold the key to mass adoption.
Miljan shares the thinking behind integrating Bitcoin into everyday apps, solving spam with Nostr’s web of trust, and designing a product that feels as polished as legacy platforms while staying true to decentralized values. Could this be the path to onboarding millions to Bitcoin without them even realizing it? Tune in for a fascinating look at how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out in the wild.
Guest Links
Miljan on Twitter (Link: https://x.com/mbraticevic)
Miljan on Primal (Link: https://primal.net/miljan)
Host Links
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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Chat_118 – Reviving Resiliency, Autonomy, and Masculinity with the Bitcoin Vets
“Once you understand the economic situation of the United States and how they’re in a debt spiral, there’s only one way out of it and it’s to turn the money printer on so that they can inflate.
Once you understand that that’s their incentive, their incentive is not to spend money efficiently, it’s to pump more dollars into the system, and any excuse they can use to do that, they’re gonna take it… and a disaster is the perfect opportunity.”~Jordan
What happens when disaster strikes and the traditional systems of aid and support fail? Can decentralized networks and technologies like Bitcoin and mesh networks fill the gap and provide a more effective response? Join me as I discuss this and more with my guests, who have been on the ground in North Carolina, responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
Guests Links
Shane Hazel on X (Link: https://x.com/ShaneTHazel)
Shane Hazel Website (Link: https://www.shanehazelshow.com/)
Mike Hobart on X (Link: https://x.com/theemikehobart)
Mike Hobart Website (Link: https://justhearmeout.substack.com/)
Jordan/Operation Libertas on X (Link: https://x.com/OpLibertas)
Jordan/Operation Libertas Website (Link: https://operationlibertas.com/)
Host Links
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)
Links to check out
One Second After by William R. Forstchen (Link: https://tinyurl.com/52vvbv5c)
Bitcoin Veterans on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5ev8vd92)
Bitcoin Veterans on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinVeterans)
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Chat_117 – Assessing Custodial Threat Vectors [Onramp]
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)
Guest Links:
Onramp on X (Link: https://x.com/onrampbitcoin)
Onramo Website (Link: https://onrampbitcoin.com/)
Host Links
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)
Check out our awesome sponsors!
Get 5% off the COLDCARD with code BITCOINAUDIBLE (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)
Trying to BUY BITCOIN?
River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
Swan: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)
Bitcoin Games!
Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)
Bitcoin Custodial Multisig
Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)
Education & HomeSchooling
Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the st…
Chat_116 – Bitcoin Is Money For Heroes [TFTC]
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)
Host Links
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)
Check out our awesome sponsors!
Get 5% off the COLDCARD with code BITCOINAUDIBLE (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/coldcard)
Trying to BUY BITCOIN?
River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
Swan: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)
Bitcoin Games!
Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)
Bitcoin Custodial Multisig
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Chat_115 – FEMA, Fiat, & The Cancer of Government – RANDOM RANT [THE Bitcoin Podcast]
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)
Host Links
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_114 – Breaking Out of the Fiat Mind with Tanja Bächle
“Everybody’s acting as nothing happened. And in Germany, it was so brutal. We had two lockdowns. Each was 6 and 8 months. Like there was a curfew. This is why I found nostr so fascinating. This is why this affects me so personally and why I’m so passionate about it. It’s like, oh my God, there is hope.”~Tanja Bächle
There is more about Bitcoin and Nostr than merely the tech. More people will be brought in by the energy, the constant building and problem solving, and the feeling of hope that comes with it. Tanja, new to both Bitcoin and Nostr, has gone head first down the rabbit hole. She has taken on a major organizational role in the Nostr Booth Initiative, after being brought in by the potential she felt meeting the volunteers, entrepreneurs, and cypherpunks in the Nostr world.
She joins me to share her journey of how she lost faith in the fiat world, chose to break from it by living in silence with monks, used her writing to empty her mind of the weight of it all, and then her discovery of bitcoin and nostr and finding hope in our decentralized future.
Guest Links
Tanja Bächle on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mstanpyx)
Tanja Bächle on Twitter (Link: https://x.com/BachleTanja)
Tanja Bächle on LinkTree (Link: https://linktr.ee/tanjabaechle)
The Extraordinary: between drugged and f**ked by Tanja Bächle (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc7whubv)
The Traveling Nostr Booth – Bringing Nostr to LatAm project on Geyser (Link: https://tinyurl.com/y7cpyhdv)
Host Links
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