Chat_099 – Failure, Hope and the Purpose of Bitcoin with Bitcoin Mechanic
“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/)
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)
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Chat_098 – Replacing Gold with Tuur Demeester
“What are we actually about? It’s to an extent an open question. It’s not like the Cypherpunks knew at all. It’s part of our job to continue to try and figure it out. In a way we’ve been given this Arthurian sword or something. This very powerful thing. And so it’s like, what are we going to do with it? I think that’s a big part of our homework.”
~ Tuur Demeester
Tuur Demeester joins us to day as we dig into Bitcoin’s past halvings and market cycles and how they compare to today. With 12 years of perspective, where are we in reference to the larger trends and what may lie ahead in the coming future? Tuur is deeply knowledgeable on the macro landscape and in seeing how the pieces of the puzzle fit together, explains the differences that allow us to know that Bitcoin’s destiny will not end up like gold’s, and a worthy note, he is also incredibly bullish. The world is changing, and Bitcoin is changing it. Don’t miss this excellent conversation with Tuur Demeester
Links to check out:
The Bitcoin Reformation – by Tuur Demeester (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc6n8scc)
CryptoQuikRead_243 – Bitcoin in Heavy Accumulation (Link: https://tinyurl.com/avna4j89)
How Buildings Learn by Stewart Brand (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3f2u2rev)
Strong Towns Website by Charles Marohn (Link: https://www.strongtowns.org/)
Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber (Link: https://t.ly/dejM2)
The Unsettling of America by Wendell Berry (Link: https://tinyurl.com/ymzrk7z8)
The Capital Strip Mine by Allen Farrington (Link: https://tinyurl.com/m48ueuzk)
Guest Links
Tuur Demeester on X (Link: https://tinyurl.com/5dk93w6m)
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)
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Chat_097 – Lightning Offline with Super Testnet
“Hedgehog uses relative time locks. So that if they don’t have to worry about closing that channel with a relative time lock, it’s whenever you do close the channel, now you’ve got 2016 blocks to sweep the money using the pre-image. Otherwise I can sweep it after those 2016 blocks go by… And because it only uses relative time locks, it’s much more delay tolerant… In the Lightning Network today, you’ve got hours to settle these things. And often if someone sends a zap to somebody and then they turn off their computer or turn off their phone and go to the supermarket or whatever, they come back and their channel’s been forced closed because it’s not very delay tolerant. It only gives you hours. But the Hedgehog Network can give you months.”
~ Super Testnet
In this episode, I dive into the challenging yet fascinating topic of offline payments with my guest, Super Testnet. Super Testnet, a seasoned independent freelance software developer, shares his latest venture into solving some of the Lightning Network’s most persistent challenges through a new protocol called Hedgehog. We discuss the technical nitty-gritty of Lightning transactions, the innovative approach of revocable scripts, and how Hedgehog might just change the game for Lightning Network payments.The conversation covers the mechanics of the Lightning Network, the complexities of conducting seamless transactions without both parties being continuously online, and the promising solutions Hedgehog proposes. Additionally, we touch upon BitVM, delving into its development, functionality, and potential impact on the broader Bitcoin ecosystem.If you are interested in understanding the technical foundations of Bitcoin’s second-layer solutions and the cutting-edge developments aimed at refining digital transactions for enhanced efficiency, security, and ease of use, then this one’s for you.
Guest Links
Super Testnet on X (Link: https://twitter.com/super_testnet)
Super Testnet on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3454693p)
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)
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Chat_096 – Surviving the Shift to a Bitcoin World with Jack Spirko
“People that are in the Western world and specifically in the United States, what they’re realizing, whether they can say it this way or not, is you’re watching the end of an empire. I said this for a long time, and it’s not the empire is going to collapse. The empire is collapsing right now. We are in the midst of, and people say economic collapse, it’s empire collapse, which means economic is part of it.”
~ Jack Spirko
In this episode I interview Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, delving into the intersection of self-reliance, Bitcoin, and navigating the complexities of modern society.We explore the significance of preparedness in the digital age, the evolution of Bitcoin and its role in fostering financial autonomy, and discuss practical strategies for building a self-sufficient lifestyle amidst the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Guest Links
Jack Spirko on X (Link: https://twitter.com/TheSurvivalPodc)
Jack Spirko on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/axmfppx5)
Jack Spirko Podcast (Link: https://www.thesurvivalpodcast.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)
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Chat_095 – The Fall of the Fiat Empires with Preston Pysh
Guy Swann and Preston Pysh explore the dramatic shifts in global finance and the pivotal role of Bitcoin amidst rising inflation and the banking sector’s vulnerabilities. They discuss how Bitcoin’s growing influence could recalibrate financial power dynamics, offering a stark contrast to traditional economic mechanisms prone to manipulation and control.
How might Bitcoin’s ascent challenge the existing financial order and catalyze a shift towards more decentralized, resilient economic structures?
Guest Links
Preston Pysh on X (Link: https://tinyurl.com/mru7sfrk)
Preston Pysh on Nostr (Link: https://primal.net/preston)
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)
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Chat_094 – Pessimism, Optimism, & Rationally Passionate Ranting with Clint Russell
“As far as I’m concerned, there’s no obvious increased danger from the CCP having control over our access or our information or even modifying the algorithm, than it is the alphabets of the world or the METAs of the world or the CIA or the FBI’s of the world, like these people… as far as I’m concerned, the United States federal government is way more of an existential threat to me than the CCP. I’m domiciled here, they have the ability to fine and tax and sanction and imprison me for wrong think. That’s a way more clear and present danger.”
~ Clint Russell
The bill to ban Tiktok, the risks of legislative “solutions,” blaming technology for cultural decay, the death of personal responsibility, the second wave of the banking crisis, the systemic problems of fractional reserve, and the possibility of a path out of all of this mess. All this and more in our winding chat with Clint Russell of the Liberty Lockdown and The Best Political Show podcasts. Don’t miss this one.
Guest Links
Clint Russell on X (Link: https://twitter.com/LibertyLockPod)
WeAreChange on Rumble (Link: https://rumble.com/WeAreChange)
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)
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Ai Chat_017 – From Closed AI to Open Source with NVK
The only way to protect yourself from closed, surveilled AI tools, is to use the open and private alternatives. When NVK couldn’t find them, he decided to build them. Unleashed.chat begins to realize the potentially for open source LLMs to compete with ChatGPT and make use of unique means to fine-tune and leverage vectorized data for higher accuracy and relevance to the tasks of the user. What goes into building a set of tools like this, and why are they so desperately needed? Find out in today’s chat with NVK.
Links to explore the tools in this episode
Unleashed.chat (Link: https://unleashed.chat/)
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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Bitcoin Custodial Multisig
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Education & HomeSchooling
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Chat_093 – P2P Payments for the World with Roy Sheinfeld
“I’m super confident that lightning is not just the present but also the future of lightning. It is the interoperability layer between all things Bitcoin.” ~ Roy Sheinfeld
What is the future of the lightning network and how is it transforming the Bitcoin ecosystem? Today we take a journey with Roy Sheinfeld of Breez, diving into the latest innovations in lightning, exploring the Breeze SDK, liquidity management, and the path and place that lightning will have in an open, permissionless monetary ecosystem. Find out more about Bitcoins’ scaling challenges and how we can use the tools today, to build the future we seek.
Guest Links
Roy on Twitter (Link: https://twitter.com/therealkingonly)
Roy on nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/8vzr4zdn)
Breez Medium (Link: https://medium.com/breez-technology)
Breez Telegram (Link: tg://resolve?domain=breez_lightning)
Host Links
Guy on Nostr (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney)
Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
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Chat_092 – Second Coming of the P2P Web
We had an awesome chat on Twitter Spaces where we discuss the launch of Pear Runtime, bringing Paolo Arduino, Mathias Buus, David Markclem, Samson Mow, and Giacomo Zucco!
We dig into what this could mean for the future of application development, the impact it will have on the tech industry, how it could disrupt monetization models, how this could be used in gaming, journalism, social media, et al, the control it will shift back to the user, and about ushering in the second coming of the peer to peer web. This is a huge moment for P2P, don’t miss this chat!
Don’t forget to check out the many links and tools available to explore this incredible tech!
Pears | Unleash the Power of P2P (Link: https://pears.com/)
Pears – YouTube (Link: http://tinyurl.com/5x5kfd7v)
Pears_com – Twitter (Link: https://twitter.com/Pears_p2p)
Keet by – Twitter (Link: https://twitter.com/keet_io)
[Keet by Holepunch](Link: https://keet.io/)
Join the Keet room with the Pear Community (Link: https://pears.com/contact/)
Host Links
Guy on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc376bff)
Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
Check out our awesome sponsors!
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“Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny.”
~ Gandhi
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Ai Chat_015 – Integration, Not Agents with Luke from ParsePrompt
We are diving into a discussion today with the creator of ParsePrompt on a perspective of where Ai can be leveraged for the highest multiplier. How to use Ai to make one form of content valuable over multiple mediums in an automated an repeatable fashion. As well as exploring the nuance of the open source alternatives, getting an LLM to speak with your data, and where hype has us chasing a foolish idea and missing what’s right in front of us. Don’t miss an awesome chat with Luke.
References from the show
Parseprompt.ai (Link: http://tinyurl.com/pehf75ps)
Postgres & pgvector (Link: http://tinyurl.com/3t8pejzk)
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!
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Ready for best-in-class self custody?
Get the Jade here and use discount code ‘GUY’ to get 10% off (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/jade)
Trying to BUY BITCOIN?
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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 statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)
Ai Chat_014 – A Million New Devs with Hope TS
“I think AI can make a lot of things better, and if you put them together, if you are aware of the resources at your disposal, I think the average person can do more than the wealthiest person 200 years ago could have done”
~ HopeTS
What if YOU could build the app you needed to solve your own problem? Ai has unleashed this ability to millions who have the knowledge necessary to tap into it, if only they understood how powerful this tool is. Building an app, specific to your exact needs to simplify or drastically shorten your tasks, may be far simpler than you imagine. If you want to find out how, listen to this episode and follow for our new series, Building with Ai.
Don’t forget to follow and support hope for helping with this awesome series and sharing the many projects he is putting together!
HopeTS | Using code and compassion to empower the people | Patreon (Link: http://patreon.com/hopets)
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!
Fold: The best way to buy, use, and earn #Bitcoin on everything you do! Sats back on your debit card, gift cards, auto-buys, round-ups, you name it. Fold is the true bitcoiner’s banking. Get 20K sats for FREE using referral code bitcoinaudible.com/fold
Ready for best-in-class self custody?
Get the Jade here and use discount code ‘GUY’ to get 10% off (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/jade)
Trying to BUY BITCOIN?
River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
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 statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)
Chat_091 – Economic Myths & The Dollar’s Destiny with Dr. Robert Murphy
In today’s chat we dive into destroying economic myths and unraveling the political divides of our time toward what future they may be leading us to. What can we make of the balkanization of the US, a push for Texas independence, the unraveling of a global reserve currency and what could we see in the dollar’s demise? We dive into all this and more with renowned Austrian economist, and author of Choice among many other books, Dr. Robert P. Murphy.
References from the show
Bitcoin Audible – Read_789 – Can Appreciating Bitcoin Be a Good Money? (Link: http://tinyurl.com/mrjpe73b)
The Coming Displacement of the Dollar – Chronicles (Link: http://tinyurl.com/mubnvdc5)
COMMON SENSE: The Case for an Independent Texas | Mises Institute (Link: http://tinyurl.com/47xv38ea)
Guest Links
Robert P. Murphy on X (Link: http://tinyurl.com/2wwyn7dk)
Bob Murphy Show Website (Link: https://www.bobmurphyshow.com/)
Some of Dr. Murphy’s Popular Books (Link: https://consultingbyrpm.com/)
Host Links
Guy on Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yc376bff)
Guy on X (Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann)
Bitcoin Audible on X (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible)
Check out our awesome sponsors!
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