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Scaling Sovereignty and Bitcoin Development with Chris Guida

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 06:21:00 GMT

Car sits down with Chris Guida in a focused discussion around Guadalajara's Bitcoin ecosystem. The conversation examines the challenges of establishing Bitcoin-only spaces and the cultural distinctions between Guadalajara and Mexico City in their approaches to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Chris provides valuable insights into the significance of Bolt 12 and the critical role of decentralized payment systems in promoting sovereignty and transformative potential of the Lightning Network. The episode also discusses the philosophy of decentralization, practical strategies for onboarding developers, and how the Lightning Network could fundamentally decentralize the infrastructure of the internet.

Main Discussion Topics:

Guadalajara's Bitcoin Scene and Hacker Garage.
Bitcoin vs. Crypto in Mexico
How Lightning could decentralize the internet itself.
Lightning Network: The promise of Bolt 12, Phoenix Wallet, and decentralized LSPs.
Challenges of Building Communities: Comparing Austin and Guadalajara’s approaches to supporting Bitcoin builders.
Chris's Favorite Book: Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter.

Tracklist:

renaissance
sovereignty
builders
cypherpunk
protocols
cryptography
evolution
arbiter
autonomy
connectivity
frontiers
resonance
localization
ideology
synergy
scaffolding
persistence

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Stacker News Live #149: Ecash on Bitcoin

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 6th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
00:03:10-Trying to gain rough technical consensus on covenant proposals
00:16:13-Cobra says developers are working to activate CTV
00:22:53-Turning Tires into Bitcoin
00:27:49-Legend of the Snail | Winner Announcement | $103,129
00:37:45-Ecash on Bitcoin - Gandlaf thoughts on ecash, after working on cashu for 2 years
01:06:45-The fascinating security model of dark web marketplaces
01:11:21-SN release: direct payments to attached wallets, send fallbacks, lots of smalls
01:17:37-Bitcoin Breaks 100K!
01:20:46-Why do geniuses like Elon Musk and Sam Altman overlook Bitcoin?
01:25:02-Sunday Survey: Do you believe in Aliens?
01:30:47-Hackalajara Mixtape Vol 1 - Thriller ep
01:32:12-Learning Resilience - Thriller post
01:33:25-Top Stackers
01:50:55-review - No More Inflation
01:53:45-Silo - Season 2 | very interesting new season

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Breaking Over $100K Bitcoin with Brandon Keys

Sat, 07 Dec 2024 09:35:20 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to discuss Bitcoin breaking over $100K.

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Hackalajara Mixtape Vol 1

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:37:28 GMT

Car explores the vibrant atmosphere of Hackalajara, engaging with Juan and Rob from Hackergarage—a dedicated makerspace for Bitcoin builders in the heart of Guadalajara, Mexico.

Key Insights Discussed:

Hacker Garage: A community hub where tech enthusiasts share knowledge, foster creativity, and support Bitcoin development. Rob highlights how Hacker Garage has become a central point for collaboration in Guadalajara, encouraging both local and international participation in Bitcoin projects.
Guadalajara: A city known for its rich culture, including tequila and mariachi, now also boasts a growing tech scene. Juan discusses how Guadalajara's blend of tradition and innovation makes it an ideal place for Bitcoin development, driven by a strong community of developers and creatives.
Hackalajara: The hackathon aims to foster friendships, share knowledge, and advance Bitcoin projects. Participants from various regions contribute to a collaborative atmosphere, emphasizing the potential of Bitcoin in Guadalajara.

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Stacker News Live #148: Semantic Takeover Risks

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:51:19 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Nov 29th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
06:50 - The Fourth Turning - 27 Years Later
14:57 - Tornado Cash Fifth Circuit Full Decision
25:01 - My Response to Steve Patterson (BCash) on "Hijacking Bitcoin" - Bob Murphy Show
32:00 - BITCOIN CORE'S LOSS OF FOCUS
38:43 - Semantic Takeover Risks
42:41 - How I Talk Bitcoin to Friends and Family During Thanksgiving
44:19 - PlebDevs Starter: New Free Beginner Developer Course
45:27 - Bitcoin Black Friday - lots of deals
48:01 - Joe Rogan Experience - #2234 - Marc Andreessen

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Bitcoin BOOM: CRAZY Price for the END Of 2025! - Robin Seyr podcast

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:24:46 GMT

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**Summary
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In this conversation, Robin Seyr and Car discuss the vibrant Bitcoin community in Austin, Texas, exploring the growth of Bitcoin startups and the role of PlebLab in fostering innovation. They delve into the current state of Bitcoin in America, the evolution of entrepreneurs entering the space, and the challenges faced in building Bitcoin businesses. The discussion also touches on the impact of traditional finance on Bitcoin, the importance of Bitcoin for everyone, and the future focus areas for Bitcoiners in driving adoption.

Takeaways

Austin is a vibrant hub for Bitcoin innovation.
The Bitcoin community in Texas has been growing since the early 2010s.
PlebLab aims to support early-stage Bitcoin startups.
Building a Bitcoin business is challenging but rewarding.
Investing in Bitcoin companies can be more beneficial than traditional investments.
The traditional finance sector is increasingly entering the Bitcoin space.
Bitcoin is for everyone, regardless of differing opinions.
The future of Bitcoin relies on innovative applications and startups.
Bitcoiners should focus on real-world interactions and building businesses.
The next generation will require different onboarding methods for Bitcoin.

**Chapters
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00:00 The Fascination of Daily Interviews
01:00 Austin: The Bitcoin Capital
05:01 The Current State of Bitcoin in America
09:03 The Next Wave of Bitcoin Adoption
13:00 Understanding Generational Differences in Bitcoin
17:17 Building the Future: PlebLab's Mission
20:57 Top Builder: Elevating Bitcoin Startups
25:02 The Challenges of Building Bitcoin Businesses
29:03 The Future of Bitcoin Investment
37:27 The Future of Bitcoin Allocation
41:10…

Music, Bitcoin, and the Value-for-Value Revolution with OpenMike

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Car sits down with OpenMike of Tunestr to explore how Bitcoin, Lightning, and Nostr are revolutionizing the live music scene. Mike reflects on an eventful 2024, including the launch of Tunestr, and examines the challenges artists face in a music industry dominated by major labels and tech giants. He highlights Bitcoin's potential as a direct and transparent solution for artist support, drawing compelling parallels between the music and financial systems. Together, they discuss the advantages of a value-for-value model for musicians. They also spotlight upcoming Tunestr events, such as Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball Live and the SATSBYSW event in Austin this December, where leaders from the music industry, Bitcoin, Nostr, and RSS communities will gather to explore the transformative impact of these technologies on the music ecosystem.

Key Insights Discussed:

Mike's journey with Tunestr and building a new path for artists.
The challenges of using Bitcoin and Lightning for artists.
The influence of Nostr and value-for-value models in music.
How Adam Curry's Boostagram Ball revolutionizes the live music experience.
Connecting the Austin music scene with Bitcoin.
Navigating skepticism and educating artists about Bitcoin and Lightning.
The challenges of traditional music industry structures vs. Bitcoin's promise.

Tracklist:

bitcoin
lightning
nostr
value-for-value
tunestr
streaming sats
music industry
independent artists
adam curry
boostagram ball
austin
satsxsw
zapstream
wavlake
live-music
nostrasia
plebs
transparency
artists
creative economy
streaming sats
opt out
gatekeepers
open source
nostr key pair
primal
fountain
purple pill
sound money
zapathon
record labels

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Stacker News Live #147: My Secret Prayer with PlebPoet

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Nov 22, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
02:15 - My secret prayer of thanks for ambition
13:11 - PLEBDEVS PLATFORM LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT
19:24 - Start Your Career in Bitcoin Open Source Software (₿OSS) in 2025
22:49 - Nostr Relays: What Gives?
29:55 - High Risk, Low Reward
37:17 - The Apex Predator of Collateral
39:49 - Bitcoiners Movie?
43:01 - Javier Milei of Argentina - Freedom, Economics, & Corruption - Lex Fridman
48:32 - Michael Saylor REVEALS MicroStrategy's $4 BILLION Bitcoin Bet
53:59 - SN release: proxied lightning address, pull to refresh, wallet status, bug fixes

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Nation-States, Strategic Reserves, and Community Building with Wesley Schlemmer

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:52:39 GMT

Car talks with Wesley of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation. They discuss the latest bull run, navigating Bitcoin's geopolitical landscape, and the unfolding adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states. Wesley shares his insights on the importance of building a resilient Bitcoin community, the success of the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, and the organization's vision for the future, including an upcoming Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float. Get ready for a deep dive into Bitcoin education, building local economies, and navigating crypto regulation in the United States.

Key Insights Discussed:

Wesley's thoughts on the recent bull run and hitting $92k Bitcoin.
Bitcoin's increasing integration into policy and governance in the U.S.
The push for a national Bitcoin reserve and what it could mean for the future.
Insights into the Bitcoin Bay Foundation, community building in Tampa, and upcoming events like the Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Float.
The importance of Bitcoin education for younger generations and how Bitcoin Bay is integrating into schools.
Wesley’s perspective on combining faith and Bitcoin, and the impact it has had on community-building.
The challenges and triumphs of building a Bitcoin community from scratch, and the importance of having a supportive network.

Listen Now: Get inspired by how a grassroots community can grow into a powerful force for Bitcoin adoption and education! Wesley shares stories of persistence, vision, and faith that continue to shape Bitcoin Bay as a cornerstone for Bitcoiners in Florida.

Tracklist:

bitcoin
bull run
liquidity
policy
legislation
senate
reserve
strategic reserve
mining
hash rate
national security
community
foundation
education
bitcoin schools
Florida
gasparilla
pirate float
faith
strategic reserve asset
network
elon
PAC
fundraiser

Call to Action: Follow the Bitcoin Bay Foundation on Twitter @bitcoinbaytpa, visit their website at Bitcoin Bay Foundation, and get involved in their upcoming events, including the historic Gasparilla Bitcoin Pirate Parade Float happening on January 25th!

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From Austin to El Salvador, Bitcoin's Future with Brandon Keys

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:05:02 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to discuss the evolution of PL V4, and the booming Austin Bitcoin scene. They dive into the unique mix of companies that call Austin home. Brandon also shares his experiences from El Salvador, exploring how Bukele's policies are impacting local and global Bitcoin adoption. The conversation goes beyond just Bitcoin adoption and his bold predictions for Bitcoin's future price, touching on bigger topics like the macroeconomic landscape, the influence of Trump, and how the convergence of politics and economics presents major opportunities for Bitcoiners. They even venture into some offbeat areas, including some deep state conspiracies, aliens, and Antarctica talk.

Topics discussed:

pleblab
austin bitcoin scene
el salvador
nayib bukele
bitcoin adoption
trump
bitcoin price prediction
moonvember
deep state
antarctica
aliens
conspiracy
macroeconomics
inflation
corporate pleb
nation state
saylor
bitcoin commons
startup day
unchained

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Stacker News Live #146: The Consensus Conundrum

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 04:52:04 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of November 15th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
02:50 - If BTC hit a million tomorrow, what would you do?
08:03 - Sat Parity coming to your world soon
12:14 - Introducing Maple AI - Private Chat Encrypted End to End
17:52 - I'd Like Some Input On A Possible Logo
22:15 - THE CONSENSUS CONUNDRUM - Bitcoin faces a one-of-a-kind leadership problem
31:39 - Top Builder Season 2 announced!
32:58 - Jippi - Pokémon GO for Bitcoin - Now Crowdfunding
34:18 - Paul vs. Tyson - I didn't relize it is going to be on Netflix

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Bitcoin's Bull Run and Global Shifts with GG

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Car talks with GG about the dynamics of the current Bitcoin bull run explores the impact of Donald Trump's election victory, and discusses Bitcoin's emerging role in international trade and individual financial independence. With Bitcoin prices surging to $92k and geopolitical landscapes shifting, GG shares his observations on these developments and their implications for the market and global economic power.

Topics discussed:

bitcoin
bull run
biden
trump
global trade
investments
market trends
financial sovereignty
russia
usa
brics
democracy
2025
mining
institutional investment
retail investors
geopolitical impact
economic shifts

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Founder talk with Oliver Porter

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:23:23 GMT

Car talks with Oliver Porter, the creative mind behind Jippi, to discuss his journey, his insights, and his ambitious vision for creating an innovative Bitcoin gamification platform. Jippi is a unique Bitcoin educational game that uses the engaging, real-world scavenger hunt mechanics of Pokemon GO, designed to make Bitcoin education fun and accessible for everyone. Oliver dives into his path from London to Austin, Texas, shares his background in software engineering, and recounts his work at Swan and experience with various Bitcoin and crypto companies. He elaborates on his commitment to making Bitcoin adoption a seamless, enjoyable, and competitive experience with Jippi’s gamified “Tribe Clash,” where users can join teams, claim territories, and win prizes – all while learning about Bitcoin.

Topics discussed:

top builder
steve jobs
pixar
ipod
uk
covid
ft worth
design
ui/ux
swan
cory
bitcoin education
gamification
rewards
tribe clash
app
mvp
users
onboarding
adoption
community
fundraising
timestamp
crowdfunding
funding
experience
technology
design
inspiration
territory
map
mobile
teams
partnerships
marketing
engagement
tribe members
bitcoin beasts
geolocation
hyperbitcoinization
millennials
gen z
dopamine
app store

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Stacker News Live #145: Girlfriend Finally Got Off Zero with Oliver Porter

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of November 8th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
00:41 - Jippi - Pokémon GO for Bitcoin - Now Crowdfunding
15:01 - Be careful what you wish for: Bitcoinization can and will have huge implications
20:35 - Girlfriend Finally Got Off Zero -- Advice or Messages for Her?
23:36 - What I Most Fear About a Trump Victory
31:06 - How to begin restoring normalcy with friends/relatives?
40:12 - Stackers Decide: Trump vs. Harris – Who Leads Next?
41:16 - MONEY CLASS OF THE DAY: My Journey Into Money, Argentina Anno ~2012
42:10 - Bitcoin Consensus Analysis Project
45:46 - PLEBDEVS PLATFORM LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK
48:30 - Pi Zero To AR: Building DIY Augmented Reality Glasses
50:28 - The Daily Zap — Latest News and Updates

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Stacker News Live #144: Do People Actually Believe with Jim Carucci

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of November 1st, 2024.

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TimeStamps:
00:01:20 - Jamie V2 Release: Quickly Browse & Analyze Podcasts with RSS Search
00:06:53 - Questions about your cold wallets rotation
00:15:13 - Getting started with Walletano
00:18:59 - Do People Actually Believe the Election Result will Result in Positive Change
00:28:32 - CONFESSIONS OF AN IDIOT: Worst, silliest, most stupid mistakes you've made?
00:39:08 - MONEY CLASS OF THE DAY: Fixed FX, Monetary Wizards, and the Trade of the Century
00:43:47 - NASA sends a shutdown signal to Voyager 2: It has received it at 2 billion km
00:49:23 - PlebLab x ZBD Hackathon II at TabConf Recap
00:52:25 - Jippi - Pokémon GO for Bitcoin - Crowdraise
00:55:00 - Random Meta Topics
00:56:27 - Immortal Communities
00:58:34 - https://www.thetoolsofignorance.xyz/

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Stacker News Live #143: Live at TabConf 2024 with Ge

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of October 25th, 2024.

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TimeStamps:
00:06:37 - Darthcoin journey on Stacker News
00:15:56 - Setting Up My First Meshtastic Radio
00:22:01 - Bitcoin PSA: It's Helpful and Important to Define Terms Before We Lose Our Way
00:39:37 - Minneapolis Fed's paper on banning Bitcoin to maintain "permanent deficits"
00:48:49 - Last Pay Wins bounty at 210k sats this AM
00:51:30 - There is no perfect set of incentives
00:54:51 - ⚡PlebLab x ZBD TabConf Hackathon
00:55:28 - Halloween is here, what are your top thriller movies? check mine below
01:00:19 - Route Not Found

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Stacker News Live #142: Why Stablecoins are Dumb

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of October 18th, 2024.

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TimeStamps:
00:05:14 - Why stablecoins and stablechannels are dumb
00:15:00 - Bitcoin’s False Dichotomy between SoV and MoE - by Roy Sheinfeld, Breez
00:22:50 - Bet on the US election with sats on bitcoinprediction.market
00:30:42 - We don’t need more bitcoin merchants
00:38:22 - Stacker Sports Pod • Episode 1: It's all downhill from here • Listen on Fountain
00:40:49 - ZBD x PlebLab TabConf Hackathon II
00:43:56 - How Recent Music Layoffs Compare to the Post-Napster Years
00:51:15 - Super Testnet's Overview & Thoughts on SuperScalar: a New L2 Proposal from Zman
00:52:44 - SN elects to go noncustodial on Nov. 5th - FAQ & AMA

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Building a Bitcoin Hackerspace with Car Gonzalez - What Is Your Bitcoin Story?

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 01:57:41 GMT

Recorded this one with GG from What Is Your Bitcoin Story?

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On this episode, we have the pleasure of having Car Gonzalez join us to share his Bitcoin story and his journey with building PlebLab a hackerspace and community within Austin, Texas.

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00:00 Introduction to Open Source and Bitcoin
01:19 Karr's Bitcoin Journey Begins
04:41 The Importance of Self-Custody
07:14 The Influence of Andreas Antonopoulos
10:46 Burnout in the Bitcoin Community
12:41 The Evolution of LocalBitcoins
14:45 Entrepreneurship in Bitcoin
18:41 The Future of Bitcoin Payments
21:58 The Controversy of Bitcoin ETFs

Stacker News Live #141: Midwestern Seven with Austin Kelsay and PlebPoet

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:11:32 GMT

Join Austin, Keyan and PlebPoet to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, PlebPoet & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Oct 11th, 2024.

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TimeStamps:
04:54 - Why not pass out cashu nuts for Halloween this year?
16:00 - Ask me anything about Bitcoin in Japan, Diamond Hands etc-AMA with Koji Higashi
17:51 - REXEARCH : Virtual Size of Onchain Transaction
30:33 - Microbolt v2 is here
38:52 - Global Liquidity and Bitcoin
45:11 - I am not Satoshi Nakamoto’: Subject of HBO documentary denies he invented btc
47:47 - Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery | Movie Review
01:02:57 - The Disappearance of an Internet Domain

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Stacker News Live #140: Decoding Bitcoin with John Zaprite and PlebPoet

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of October 4th, 2024.

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2:00 - Zaprite
11:21 - About the Urban Farm that's Growing Bitcoin and Giving Food
21:27 - Last Week in Stacker News Podcast, Kinda
33:33 - Decoding Bitcoin: An interactive, exercise-heavy approach to learning Bitcoin
37:02 - How to make love to your Bitcoin node (when it's been a while)
43:48 - OCEAN - DATUM Setup Guide
47:23 - Best article/thread/podcast/video describing Swan's fallout with Tether
53:21 - Animal Bus • TheWildHustle
54:20 - TLDR⚡️PlebLab Startup Day - Mexico City presented by Yopaki
54:42 - Mark Zuckerberg overtakes Jeff Bezos as world's second-richest person
59:09 - Can you detect AI writing just by looking at it?
01:07:32 - Satoshi "identified" HBO documentary

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Stacker News Live #139: Install, Run, Publish & Connect

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Sept 27th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
07:30 - Getting Started with Alby Hub
16:23 - Dealing with loneliness
23:02 - What gets you up in the morning?
30:41 - Nostr content moderation?
36:24 - What's you relationship with caffeine like?
43:07 - Organic Maps and OpenStreetMaps
50:15 - Exciting News! PREDYX is now in beta! 🎉The future of prediction markets!
53:37 - Bitcoin News with Juan Galt | Thriller ep
55:30 - Tornado Cash Motions to Dismiss & Compel denied
01:03:25 - Hacking Kia Car: Remotely Controlling Cars With Just a License Plate
01:06:53 - “Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
01:10:30 - Zuck Reveals "Orion" Prototype AR Glasses, and other Meta stuff

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Bitcoin News with Juan Galt

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:59:27 GMT

Car talks with Juan about the state of Bitcoin in 2024.

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Stacker News Live #138: An Adoption Story with Francisco Chavarria

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 21:39:17 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Sept 20th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
06:54 - The Mental Transaction Costs of Zaps
15:46 - The Dollar Dilemma in Egypt
22:14 - Ek's Irregularities #1 | Clickbait Title
28:56 - Block Template Similarities between Mining Pools
35:28 - Rambling Deflationary Thoughts
39:19 - Allen Farrington AMA
40:03 - THNDR AMA - Wager Big, Win Big
40:29 - SN release: biggest boost wins, 70% of fees to territory founders, 30% sybil fee
43:18 - An adoption story | 10 years ago I onboarded a small company to Bitcoin

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Stacker News Live #137: Managing Lightning Wallet Liquidity with PlebPoet

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 00:50:58 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Sept 13th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
05:28 - I stopped smoking weed, gotta talk about it
18:20 - Mining Bitcoin Off-grid on an EXTREME budget
24:23 - Managing LN wallets liquidity
29:13 - "We don't need scaling because almost no one wants self-custody"
36:10 - What is the difference between permissionless and censorship resistant?
39:23 - The 66-Bit Puzzle has Been Solved!
43:18 - Very Simple Stacker News Personality Profile
46:18 - MicroStrategy Acquires 18,300 BTC and achieves yield; Holds 244,800 BTC
48:28 - Neither Elon Musk Nor Anybody Else Will Ever Colonize Mars
53:20 - Sunday Survey: Do Audiobooks count as reading?
55:56 - Diggnation v2.0 Rebooted - Stacker News Live always reminded me of the show

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Stacker News Live #136: Soft-Fork/Covenant Dependent Layer 2

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Sept 6th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
05:03 - Soft-Fork/Covenant Dependent Layer 2 Review
13:02 - Bitcoin Ekasi member Nosihle could use some help
17:24 - Bitcoin Forks explained
20:37 - Strike Adds BOLT 12 Support
28:23 - Sid Meier's Civilization VII | February 11, 2025
32:41 - The Modern Times Utopian Community And Proof Of Work
35:38 - Wikileaks has just put more of its files online.
37:51 - Ek's First Austin - A Forever Draft
45:16 - SN release: embedded videos, firefox logout fix and other patches

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Free Texas News with Shaun Dunn

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 00:10:29 GMT

Car talks with Shaun about the state of freedom in Texas.

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Stacker News Live #135: Fixing Lightning Force Closures

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of August 30th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
01:56 - jippi
05:02 - Some updates about DarthCoin Citadel
13:37 - The Current State of Building in Bitcoin
26:00 - Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, arrested in France
37:18 - Bitcoin Is Withdrawal
43:23 - The Freedom Tech Stack
46:46 - Fixing Lightning Force Closures
52:22 - Sunday Survey: Do you want covenants?
57:47 - Peter Announcing the End of What Bitcoin Did
59:52 - Nico Moran / Simply Bitcoin / AMA
01:01:57 - SN release: phoenixd attached wallet, no free posts, tor for lnbits, bug fixes

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Stacker News Live #134: Force Closures On Lightning with Carlos Chida

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of August 23rd, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
02:00 - Mexico's Bitcoin Block Party Vol. II
09:49 - A bitcoin scam uncovered: get some eyes on this
19:32 - Why happen force closures on LN channels?
27:52 - Bisq2 adds lightning
30:17 - How many books do you read a year?
36:50 - Fountain 1.1 - Open Social Podcasting Powered by Nostr
42:52 - Pseudonyms lets you practice agency
47:33 - My Letter to The Libertarian Institute
55:00 - Cameron's World: A love letter to the internet of old
58:11 - James Lavish / @jameslavish / Bitcoin Investor AMA
01:07:14 - Coinbase customers can now send up to $10k instantly via Lightning Network

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Stacker News Live #133: P2P Non-Custodial Zaps

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of August 16th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

05:39 - The Amount Of Attention Girls Get Is Off The Charts.
19:25 - 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗢𝗦 — My current setup
28:13 - Production L402 Payment Protocol Use Cases
41:06 - What If You Need to Relearn Bitcoin from Scratch Again?
45:08 - What is the best way to measure Bitcoin adoption?
49:22 - I finally set up my own Lightning node
54:32 - Background check company breached, nearly 3 billion exposed in data theft
56:16 - NSA Asked Linus Torvalds To Install Backdoors Into GNU/Linux (2013)
01:01:17 - DOJ considering push for historic break up of Google: report
01:12:12 - Jippi Launch Party
01:14:09 - PlebLab Startup Day - Mexico City: Experience the Future of Bitcoin Innovation
01:16:20 - SN release: p2p non-custodial zaps, lnbits receiving, sats filter

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Stacker News Live #132: Mutiny Wallet is Shutting Down with Ben Carman

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of August 9th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

00:58 - Mutiny Wallet is Shutting Down
33:57 - Nomad Hacks - How to Cross Borders with your Bitcoin
38:45 - Introducing PlebTV: A Dedicated Platform for a New Era of TV
40:49 - The Watch by Ross Ulbricht, Writings from Prison
47:01 - For Territory Bulls Only- Are You Ready For A Fire Sale?
47:16 - The People Want Degenerate Gambling
49:35 - We're Alby - your Bitcoin & Nostr companion on the web. AMA.
53:51 - Jack Mallers on Green Candle Pod
54:45 - React Native Engineer
55:30 - If you were to write a book about your life, what would the title be?
57:30 - Self-Sacrifice - Sunday Orange Flow - Thriller Bitcoin post

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Stacker News Live #131: Protests in Venezuela with PlebPoet

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of August 2nd, 2024.

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**Time Stamps:
**
09:14 - Joe Biden withdraws his nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
17:38 - Punishment is a Public Good
27:24 - Stackers Predict: August 2024
30:00 - Introducing Proton Wallet – a safer way to hold Bitcoin | Proton
36:13 - StatechainJS: fast & free bitcoin transactions -- like ecash but a bit safer
42:31 - Lightning Labs Announces TapASS Shitcoins on Mainnet
51:08 - CASCDR Update: YouTube Crackdown -> Adapt & Overcome

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Stacker News Live #130: On the Road in Nashville with Evan Kaloudis

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 02:29:23 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 26th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:
09:14 - Joe Biden withdraws his nomination for the 2024 presidential election.
17:38 - Punishment is a Public Good
27:24 - Stackers Predict: August 2024
30:00 - Introducing Proton Wallet – a safer way to hold Bitcoin | Proton
36:13 - StatechainJS: fast & free bitcoin transactions -- like ecash but a bit safer
42:31 - Lightning Labs Announces TapASS Shitcoins on Mainnet
51:08 - CASCDR Update: YouTube Crackdown -> Adapt & Overcome

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Stacker News Live #129: Lightning Tor Network

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 19th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

03:59 - El-Tor: High Bandwidth⚡️Tor Network Release!
12:48 - What would change your conviction in bitcoin?
22:32 - BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump shot at rally.
33:41 - CW launches legal notice saying isn’t Satoshi Nakamoto
36:52 - and, my social media detox begins.
40:17 - Simultaneous Outage affecting both Windows Servers + Azure. Bug? Attack?
45:56 - NIP88: "Discreet Log Contracts over Nostr" has enormous potential
53:00 - Calle launches first demo of Nostr Web Services (NWS) bringing TCP to Nostr
59:22 - Stacker News Live in Nashville - July 26th, 2024

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Stacker News Live #128: A Definitive Explanation

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 21:37:54 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 12th, 2024.

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**Time Stamps:
**04:50 - Definitive explanation of my weird Bitcoin transaction
10:32 - Bitcoin Accepted - PoS systems
13:03 - Hedge against Inflation
16:06 - Ecash ecosystem map
30:42 - Looking back at a year of routing
32:49 - MicroStrategy Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split
34:20 - Not Really An Orange Pill Story, But It Feels Significant
35:44 - a pleb's expectations of Bitcoin Nashville 2024
41:53 - Fountain Nostr Beta Testing
44:45 - CASCDR Update: Word Level Transcripts API & More!
45:30 - Is Joe Biden Even Making Top White House Decisions?
49:34 - SN release: new referral system part 1
51:30 - SN release: new referral system part 2

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Stacker News Live #127: Weird Bitcoin Transaction with PlebPoet

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 5th, 2024.

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**Time Stamps:
**
05:14 - New major release! Phoenix Android/iOS/Server now supports BOLT12
09:59 - Analysis of 0xB10C's weird bitcoin transaction
13:30 - BDMD #3 - Bitcoin is illegal because it is not legal tender
16:29 - BDMD #2 - Govs will shut down internet, so Bitcoin is dead
19:38 - Constructive Critism vs. Unconstructive Critism of OpenSats
25:25 - SN release: we do it because it's hard
25:43 - An Interview with Ek
30:28 - Major 2024 customer data breaches so far
32:17 - Mt Gox Distributions and German Gov Selling is good for Bitcoin
34:21 - All Roads Lead to Lightning - Elizabeth Stark - Bitcoin Asia
34:53 - Announcing ZapConf 2024
35:38 - Debates on the nature of artificial general intelligence
46:14 - Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine?
49:20 - Why don't stackers donate to rewards anymore?
49:53 - IDEA: SN Bitcoin Classroom

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Stacker News Live #126: When Money Dies

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 11:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 29th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

02:41 - Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S., allowing him to go free
12:12 - When Money Dies
18:15 - Choose wisely your LN wallet you want to use
21:26 - Book Review- The Genesis Book
23:03 - Chinas popped real estate bubble: Farmers plow fields between ruins
29:10 - live in communism
31:13 - Off Grid Steve- Sold his house for Bitcoin
34:39 - SCOTUS Overturns 'Chevron Deference' In Massive Blow To 'Administrative State
39:21 - Biden’s Debate Performance Was Revealing
45:47 - A Nocoiners Concern With Bitcoin - "The NSA Created It"

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Unmasking BitVM Technology and Hedgehog’s Potential with Super Testnet

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT

Car talks with Super Testnet about emerging developments in Bitcoin. Super Testnet elaborates on his innovative project, Hedgehog, which aims to mitigate Bitcoin transaction fees by facilitating off-chain contract funding. The conversation examines BitVM implementations, spotlighting significant contributions from Alpen Labs and Zerosync while scrutinizing the integrity and transparency of various ecosystem participants. Super Testnet candidly voices concerns about companies like Rootstock, who have launched tokens and might prioritize profits over genuine innovation and critiques others, such as Citrea, for potentially misleading claims.

The discussion extends to spiritual and personal routines, offering insights into daily prayers, the significance of the psalms, and the challenges of practicing religious rituals while traveling. They also explore tools like Bolt 12 and Nostr Wallet Connect, delving into their limitations and future potentials. He also shares his BitVM-based coin flip game and reflects on the unique perspective his Catholic beliefs bring to his projects. They discuss the importance of community trust, transparency, and support within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

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Stacker News Live #125: My Project Got Hacked with Austin Kelsay & Super Testnet

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 21st, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

02:24 - My project got hacked and user funds were stolen
29:11 - PlebDevs Beginner Backend Series
32:36 - Doom is not a strategy
41:19 - Bitcoin Circular Economy - a hard to achieve goal for many people
46:44 - Ecash on Bitcoin Educational Resources
48:17 - Long-Term Support For Calle
50:02 - Ramifications Of A Samourai Plea Bargain
57:14 - What are your thoughts on Bitcoin losing the Darknet
59:26 - DoS Disclosure: LND Onion Bomb
1:02:29 - Lugano Trip Report
1:03:32 - Ideas and Implementations of Bounties
1:06:06 - Ego Death Capital?
1:08:12 - Some Thoughts on My Failed SN Recruitment Effort

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Psyops and Surveillance: Alex Strenger Discusses Soros, Bitcoin, and the Austin Predicament

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 23:46:03 GMT

Car talks with Alex Strenger a local business owner. Strenger dives into the complexities of media influence, the far-reaching power of George Soros-backed organizations, and the ominous threats of surveillance states. He shares his concerns about the narratives surrounding social justice, the implications of CBDC's, and the shifting sands of public perception. From there, the conversation takes a personal turn as Alex recounts his experiences as a pedicab driver, the state of law enforcement in Austin, and his intriguing encounters with controversial figures. Alex also sheds light on the drug activity plaguing Austin, including a hilarious tale about a frog named Daryl and a Star Wars-themed musical defending the Empire.

Topics discussed:

alex jones
censorship
"the narrative"
american dream
twitter
alex stein
svb
willie nelson
austin
ut austin
airstrikes
infowars
chaos
alex strenger
alex rosen
frogs
star wars
local news
austin mayor
soros
based ai
forgiveness
batman
pecan street association
dope cloud
6th St report summary
faith

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We Are Witnessing A Bitcoin Revolution with Car Gonzalez

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 22:18:30 GMT

Originally published on Alex Strenger YouTube and Rumble channels on June 14th.

Description: Car Gonzalez is the Co-founder of PlebLab, in Austin, TX that is focused on building open sourced systems and growing the Bitcoin ecosystem both locally and nationally. In this episode, we talked about the Bitcoin ethos, what to expect in this bull market, how to build a decentralized ecosystem from the ground up, and the need to nurture and support people on their respective Bitcoin journeys.

Stacker News Live #124: Bitcoin Backslides & Hard Truths

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 14th, 2024.

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**Time Stamps:
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05:21 - Running a Bitcoin Hostel in El Salvador
11:16 - How to MAKE your own Cold Wallet
18:34 - How do feel about negotiating?
30:29 - Abandoned Adoption : Bitcoin Backslides and Hard Truths - #307
39:29 - Marginal Differences
45:19 - Cool update on hedgehog protocol
53:25 - Bitcoin is a Tradfi Asset now
57:16 - Open AI Appoints Former NSA director to the board
1:04:41 - Awesome Linux Laptops: List about Linux laptops
1:08:11 - Cheers To 3 Years Of Stacker News! Here's To Many More
1:10:10 - New podcast episode: AI, Simulations, and Startups with k00b

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PlebDevs with Austin Kelsay

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:12:50 GMT

Car talks with Austin Kelsay from PlebDevs and Voltage about the development of Bitcoin and Lightning Network. They delved into how PlebDevs is a vibrant online community dedicated to education and enhancing app development skills and how Voltage offers the fastest and most scalable Lightning solution. They discuss key topics such as the influence of developer influencers, the Nostr, phased app development, and the "10,000-hour rule" for mastering anything. The discussion also touches on startup life, navigating trade-offs in development, and the power of narratives in technology adoption, covering consensus mechanisms, eCash, innovative projects like Mutiny, and philosophical reflections on humanity.

Topics discussed:

dev-fluencer
plebdevs
nostr
lightning
app development
mutiny
programming
course
10,000-hour rule
fold
building in phases
startup life
voltage
bitcoin development
consensus
ecash
tradeoffs
narratives
flying cars
the screwtape letters
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Stacker News Live #123: My Opening Remarks with PlebPoet

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 16:27:38 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 7th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

00:49 - What is a plebpoet? My Opening Remarks
10:08 - Ecash mints are just like the Fed's Repo Window
20:44 - Announcing Super Testnet Workshops
23:39 - How Bitcoin Can Play into the Minimalism Movement?
32:04 - Gold confiscation in Shanghai, 1948
39:12 - People who bought Berkshire cheap have their trades undone.
44:34 - How I spend my coins privately with Coinjoin and Lightning
46:35 - How much bitcoin owned by ETFs is too much?
51:19 - Ark Labs launches to develop new Bitcoin Layer 2 payments network
52:51 - Tucker Carlson Interview With Bukele
59:31 - BlackRock, Citadel Securities-backed TXSE Group to start Texas Stock Exchange
1:06:20 - Ditching the Phone

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Macro talk with Brandon Keys

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:27:16 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to delve into the macroeconomic landscape of Q2 2024. The conversation spans critical topics such as the impacts of Bitcoin ETFs, rate cut challenges, and surging asset prices. They dive into global tensions, including inflation, political leadership under Biden and Trump, and the effects of the Bitcoin halving. They also discuss the yield curve, job market trends, Nayib Bukele, and the contrast between entrepreneurial hotspots and communism. The roles of TradFi giants like BlackRock, the petrodollar, election dynamics, and key developments in Texas.

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spencer shrader
canada
rates
inflation
biden
trump
bitcoin halving
all time high
carolina reaper
yield curve
tenet
jobs
house of cards
nayib bukele
america
entrepreneurship
austin
innovation
communism
tradfi
blackrock
values
election
petro dollar
wisconsin
gold etf
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Stacker News Live #122: The Paradox of Bitcoin Adoption with Max Webster

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 06:17:04 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 31st, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

3:34 - Hivemind ideas from the edge
12:43 - Summarizing my thoughts on ecash
17:38 - Why can't you buy ecash from a Cashu mint?
22:10 - Ecash - Bullish or Bearish?
25:02 - The Paradox of Bitcoin Adoption
35:08 - Explain Lightning Network in a simple analogy
39:19 - CashApp has inactive LNAddress endpoints with npubs pregenerated for EVERY user
43:13 - Bubbles to live in
53:12 - Crypto companies raised over $115 million to influence US elections this cycle
56:45 - MT Gox Coins on the Move
59:25 - El Salvador Trip report - 1/8
1:01:02 - Announcing Harbor: an ecash desktop wallet for better bitcoin privacy
1:02:25 - Welcome to PlebLab!
1:02:58 - Hackerstream #15 with CASCDR
1:03:39 - Clams: Accounting Software for Bitcoiners

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Open Dialogue with Lyudmyla Kozlovska

Thu, 30 May 2024 02:44:22 GMT

Car sits down with Lyudmyla Kozlovska, founder and President of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). Since 2009, Lyudmyla has been a steadfast advocate for human rights, leading campaigns to prevent the misuse of anti-money laundering laws and fighting against financial exclusion and political oppression—all while promoting the vital role of Bitcoin.

Their discussion delves into Bitcoin's objectives, which are crucial for those who have experienced hyperinflation, political persecution, asset seizure, or a lack of banking access. Even individuals with limited financial concerns are increasingly wary of their monetary system being leveraged as a tool for societal control or contributing to a dystopian future.

Car and Lyudmyla also tackle the critical issue of keeping privacy and data harvesting while working with NGOs and NPOs, raising questions about the safety of journalists and hacktivists in this digital age.

Topics discussed:

odf
bitcoin
human rights
ukraine
privacy
defending developers
defending miners
activism
refugees
financial oppression
eu
g7
aml
protests
bitcoin coalition
journalists
privacy
data harvesting
NGOs and NPOs
1984
last resort
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Stacker News Live #121: Going Dark

Sat, 25 May 2024 18:48:58 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 25th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

4:26 - Joy of Compounding
13:15 - Privacy Judo
23:57 - Going Dark: The war on encryption is on the rise — Mullvad
30:40 - Privacy, human rights, and Tornado Cash - Molly White
35:22 - Leaving My SN Bubble: Bitcoin Meetup At The Melville Deli
39:09 - Using Graphene without a SIM for 4 years
42:41 - SN release: builtin remindme bot, single auth warning, bug fixes
44:03 - Sneak a peek at a page from my poetry book
44:40 - Happy 2024 Bitcoin Pizza Day

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Stacker News Live #120: Scorched Earth Approach with Topher Scott

Mon, 20 May 2024 03:33:56 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 16th, 2024.

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Time Stamps:

04:59 - Launched: BitEscrow - Non-Custodial Bitcoin Escrow Service
18:19 - El Salvador has its own mempool.space site with its treasury holdings
22:45 - BlueMatt: Next few years are as existential for bitcoin as the Blocksize Wars.
30:37 - Broken Money Explainer
34:13 - Thoughts on the exoself
39:23 - Nodana - Phoenixd As A Service
42:12 - Telegram Encryption - The Most Backdoor-Looking Bug I’ve Ever Seen (2021)
44:25 - Peony Lane with Ben Justman - Thriller pod
47:49 - What say you stackers?
51:11 - Are you ready for the normiepocalypse?
57:32 - SN release: item hover, notification mutes, accordion errors, fix fee rate, more
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Peony Lane with Ben Justman

Wed, 15 May 2024 01:33:01 GMT

Car talks with Ben Justman, founder of Peony Lane Winery, and shares his entrepreneurial journey, exploring topics like finding Bitcoin, winemaking, risk-taking, and the challenges of building a business. Justman discusses his high-altitude wines' unique flavors and aging process, offering insights into the winery's operations, capital requirements, and the pursuit of product-market fit. He also reflects on mistakes made in the first year and the importance of a long-term mindset. Against the stunning Colorado Rockies, Peony Lane Winery embodies a spirit of innovation and tradition, inviting listeners to discover the purest taste of the region's wine country.

Topics discussed:

finding bitcoin
making wine
flavor
aging wine
winery
risk
entrepreneurship
opex
mrr
capital
pmf
first year
mistakes
low time pref
satoshi reserve
21
authenticity
one man show
the why
aspen
colorado
altitude wines
john bonham

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Stacker News Live #119: Unstoppable Coinjoins with Ek

Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 10th, 2024.

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**Time Stamps:
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01:32 - Coinjoin Workshop aka Emessbee 🐝: Unstoppable Coinjoins with No Coordinator
07:22 - Orange Pilling Has Stopped Working
12:47 - zap.store, a permissionless app store
16:22 - Can nostr fix app distribution?
16:43 - The End of Social Media: An Interview With Jack Dorsey
21:41 - The Government’s Hypocrisy Exposed By The Samourai Prosecution
27:55 - Is our culture setup to handle scarcity?
30:24 - nostr client - magstr / blogstr
35:25 - CASCDR on AI Unchained with Guy Swann
36:17 - SN release: hash emails, detail on nym hover, CLN over tor, bottom nav, and more
40:23 - Everything Engineer #2
45:21 - OpenAgents

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OpenAgents with Christopher David

Mon, 06 May 2024 23:22:32 GMT

Car talks with Christopher David, founder of OpenAgents, about the BASED AI revolution that is coming. They envision a community where individuals can contribute data, models, and agents, fostering collaboration and innovation. What truly distinguishes them is the direct compensation in Bitcoin for contributors, a feature that not only rewards expertise but also empowers individuals, making them feel valued and integral to the agent ecosystem. If you're looking for a glimpse into the future of this revolution, check out the pod.

Topics discussed:

new york
austin
pioneering vision
open-source
niche down
disruptive potential
decentralized ai
microsoft
open protocols
ai stack
china
communism
openagents
goth mode
gpu compute
ten fiat
github copilot
walks
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Stacker News Live #118: The Money Transmitter Rule with Ek

Sat, 04 May 2024 23:48:53 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 3rd, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

Time Stamps:

05:40 - Bitcoin paradigm shift thought experiment
12:34 - Nostr is Identity for the Internet
18:22 - The Network Access Exception To The Money Transmitter Rule
28:17 - Idea for future "Bitcoin businesses"
32:20 - 10 ways to support ZEUS in 2024
36:49 - Early Bitcoin Investor Roger ver aka( Bitcoin Jesus) Charged with Tax Fraud
40:04 - Wasabi Wallet is shutting down its coinjoin coordination service
44:59 - COINBASE : Starting today, support for the Lightning Network
51:48 - Jack Dorsey answers “Why the hell are you all spending so much time on bitcoin?”
01:01:29 - SN's wallet plans
01:07:35 - You are a SN Rewards System
01:12:18 - SN release: satistics charts

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Stacker News Live #117: The Whistle's Blowing with Super Testnet

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:19:04 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 26th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

**Time Stamps:
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03:11 - Samourai Wallet Founder Arrested for Money Laundering
16:10 - Samourai Indictment Count Two Could Have Serious Implications For All Wallets
22:39 - Optionality
24:43 - How would you plan an extended backpacking trip?
29:41 - Anonymous vs Public Bitcoiners
33:56 - Views on religion
38:22 - BitcoinBrains aka Dave Bradley AMA. Bitcoin Rodeo, Bull Bitcoin, Bitcoin Well
40:51 - How to build community through #Beef & #Bitcoin - Modern-day Cattleman Style
41:53 - An app can be a home-cooked meal -- Robin Sloan on coding for yourself
45:12 - FBI warns all Americans to stop using KYC-free bitcoin services
48:12 - On May 3rd, 2024, @PhoenixWallet will be removed from US app stores.
53:56 - Open Source Justice Manifesto
54:23 - IMF says Bitcoin has become necessary financial tool for preserving wealth

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Stacker News Live #116: Bitcoin During War Times

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 15:08:08 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 19th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

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Satoshi Health with Jon Gordon

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 01:40:18 GMT

Car talks with Jon Gordon, founder of Satoshi Health, about the transformative potential of integrating Bitcoin into the healthcare industry. Jon explains how the current fiat healthcare system is plagued by inefficiencies, high costs, and centralized structures that disadvantage independent providers and drive consumer prices. They explore various innovative topics, including the use of Bitcoin in health-related businesses like the UltraPersonal Healthcare clinic and how these models leverage Bitcoin to enhance service delivery and patient care. Jon highlights a cultural shift toward personal responsibility in health practices, aligning with Bitcoin’s principles of independence and financial sovereignty.

Topics discussed:

austin health
nomadic
crowdhealth
breez
healthcare
v4v
mod-bikes
sapien center
fiat food
satoshi health
providers
drug rebate
veronica max
zaprite
the halving party
satlantis
zaps
bitcoin hubs
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Stacker News Live #115: CheatCode in Bedford with Topher Scott

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 12:04:49 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 12th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

Time Stamp

04:17 - Stacker Proper Pub
05:38 - This is what a Bitcoin Circular Economy looks like
11:06 - [a priori] Lot of senior Bitcoin devs under FBI investigation, myself included ?
24:41 - Thoughts on Nostr from a creator's perspective
32:57 - Rant: Young People are Getting Terrible Advice and it's Destroying Our Culture
41:25 - An Inch Deep and a Mile Wide
48:30 - I'm Vlad, founder of Kagi Search and Orion Browser. AMA.
55:55 - The PubKey NYC AMA
59:52 - Privacy is a Social Good
1:09:57 - The Winklevoss twins just invested millions in a tiny British soccer club

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Stacker News Live #114: Zoom Out! with John Zaprite

Sat, 06 Apr 2024 17:32:22 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 5th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

Time Stamp

02:33 - Optimizing Address Usage for the Gap Limit
14:43 - I'm closing my old 300 channels Lightning node, here are the reasons
21:18 - One of the cheat codes I've learned—Geoarbitrage
25:16 - Zoom Out
30:21 - Coinbase Selects Lightspark for Lightning
38:34 - The Collectible Culture
46:59 - Top SN Territories - 17 weeks later
49:06 - I'm Dhruv Bansal, co-founder of Unchained, AMA!
51:26 - Geyser AMA
52:21 - Mutiny's new design puts people first
54:33 - Cypher Update #2: No Nuts no Bolts, No Guts no Glory
55:23 - Video about Galaxy in Spur TX
56:06 - Infinite Futures - Sunday Orange Flow - Thriller post
1:00:54 - https://stacker.news/items/491887
1:08:45 - Fully Booked Airbnbs Next Week

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Stacker News Live #113: Asynchronous Layer Two

Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:05:59 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 29th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

Time Stamp

06:31 - Hedgehog: A protocol for asynchronous layer two bitcoin payments
14:54 - I heat my 100 yr old home with Immersion Bitcoin Mining
20:43 - My Reflections on Being a Nomad
27:44 - Random Privacy Issues On My Cruise
33:52 - Learn How to Verify with Me ( with Baby Steps )
35:44 - Evolution and Nostr with Stu Bowman & Max Webster
37:18 - How Reddit’s IPO Compares Historically
38:30 - Jack Conte at SXSW 2024
51:29 - SWIFT planning launch of central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months
53:33 - Relai AMA
56:31 - AMA: I work at a company called Kaboomracks selling Bitcoin miners
57:14 - SN release: new navigation stuff, search UX improvements, hashed api keys, more
1:03:44 - Top Stackers - Sats Per Write & More Metric

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Musician talk with Ryan Zak

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 21:48:56 GMT

Car talks with Ryan Zak, a pianist and composer. Ryan's compositions, marked by their soft, intricate melodies, feature a harmonious blend of piano, strings, and glockenspiel, creating an atmosphere inviting deep reflection and calm. They explore the rich narrative behind music as a universal language, sharing anecdotes from Ryan's piano-hunting adventures in Mexico and Prague and his deep reverence for Chopin's work. The dialogue also addresses the evolving dynamics of the music industry, highlighting how innovative platforms like Wavlake are revolutionizing the way value is perceived and created for artists. Ryan articulates his philosophy on music's capacity to transform, treating the trials and tribulations inherent in the creative process not as obstacles but as invaluable catalysts for artistic development and innovation.

Topics discussed:

meaning of sound
mexico
piano hunting
prague
chopin
music is language
cello
ideas
expression
new life
black mirror
poo
bitcoin
energy
creativity
wavlake
music industry
value
creatives
reimagine
sam
pop music
pain is a gift

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Stacker News Live #112: Bitcoin is Slow with Austin Kelsay

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:18:15 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 22nd, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN.

**Time Stamp
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04:23 - Bisq 2 has just been released. I am a Bisq contributor AMA about Bisq or Bisq 2
10:43 - I'm losing my faith (II)
19:39 - Bitcoin is Slow
24:06 - Beware of millions of ways to lose your Satoshis mining this bull market
32:21 - Starting with: Mutiny Wallet
38:09 - AMA - Stratum V2 SRI team, yesterday we released an important update 1.0.0!
44:16 - Zaprite AMA
54:40 - SN release: API keys, purchase archived territories, inc boost min, bug fixes
1:00:41 - Are devs getting slowly replaced by AI?
1:16:48 - Which company has the most valuable AI training data?

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Stacker News Live #111: Bitcoin Takeover at SXSW

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:05:05 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 15th, 2024.

Time Stamp

03:58 - "Guys, I think Satoshi left us" 2011 Bitcointalk thread
11:35 - Being expatriotic
22:13 - Pix in Brazil: A Field Study for the Bitcoin Community
34:29 - Does Compliance Kill Bitcoin?
41:05 - Are you moving towards freedom or away from it?
47:31 - Alekos Filini AMA
51:38 - AMA - Danny Diekroeger Founder of Deezy Labs - Ordinals, Lightning, and More
1:05:07 - My Bitcoin Wild West Startup Day Panel Notes
1:09:38 - PlebLab Startup Day 2024 presented by WolfNYC

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Stacker News Live #110: Vibes are High in Austin

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:53:27 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 8th, 2024.

Time Stamp

02:27 - Low Time Preference When You Don’t Have Much Time Left
09:32 - Apple - love it or hate it?
19:23 - Building Better Products - Less Is More
27:20 - What Is the Song Of This Bull Run?
31:20 - I want to pay my employees in btc
35:51 - I'm Hong, cofounder/CTO of Bitwise. AMA!
41:26 - The ~builders territory is nearly profitable
47:13 - Draft of SN Open Source Contribution Award Rules
53:32 - Voltage Teases Hydro Integration (Automated Liquidity)
54:45 - New York Community Bank is collapsing
56:02 - Are You a Privacy Advocate or a Privacy Bro?

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Macro talk with Brandon Keys

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 02:11:22 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to delve into the macroeconomic landscape of Q1 2024. The conversation spans a range of topics, from the impacts of Bitcoin ETFs, the challenges and ethical concerns around Black Rock, alongside the influence of market distractions and global perceptions on economic realities. Keys forecasts a steady growth in the stock and real estate markets due to sustained demand, coupled with a bold prediction of Jerome Powell’s “Volcker moment” on maintaining interest rates until the last quarter of 2024.

Topics discussed:

trump
great depression
q1
federal reserve
jerome
rates
ai
nvidia
ouroboros
m&a
satsflow
operation
trump
real estate
100k
18 days
cycles
startup day

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Stacker News Live #109: Revisiting Great Consensus Cleanup

Sat, 02 Mar 2024 04:44:15 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 1st, 2024.

**Time Stamp
**
04:27 - I want YOU for Bitcoin Core /s
11:37 - AJ Towns censoring on Delving Bitcoin to cover Bitcoin Core backdoors ?
20:50 - Revisiting Great Consensus Cleanup
25:45 - Show SN: Cypher.Space
31:44 - ntroducing PayPerQ (ppq.ai), your new default GPT4 experience, powered by LN
38:00 - Tip of the day: How can I run a LN node without full Core?
41:29 - The Privacy Pivot - 10 Tips for Startups
44:48 - Top Builder: Final Round Teams Announced
47:03 - Do you believe in “Predictive Programming”?
49:47 - Saylor Moon
51:43 - Apple Walks Back Decision to Disable Home Screen Web Apps in the EU
55:15 - SN release: million sat madness, reward leaderboard, top stackers by value, more
58:21 - SN release: more nostr crossposting, zap undos, territories in profiles, more

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Stacker News Live #108: Bitcoin has a Scaling Issue?

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 02:19:58 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 23rd, 2024.

Time Stamps
03:40 - Bitcoin has a Scaling Issue
11:29 - The Bitcoin Scaling Dilemma with Shinobi - WBD pod
17:35 - What are you even gonna do with the money?
23:51 - Options for cloud storage w/ no KYC, paid in btc?
29:09 - Braiins working on Lightning payouts with Voltage
34:26 - Using DNS To Coordinate Bitcoin Payments
36:18 - Bitvm Crash Course by supertestnet - learn to build on bitvm through tic tac toe
39:45 - I’m Engaged.
41:20 - What’s the V4V you bring to the table?
43:18 - Predicative Programing

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Stacker News Live #107: Found Out My Wife Has Cancer

Sat, 17 Feb 2024 15:40:13 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 16th, 2024.

Time Stamps:
05:49 - Found out my wife has cancer. Been holding it together all day.
08:50 - Value for Value News Journalism Discussion Using Entirely Bitcoin
12:14 - Dual-funding BOLT Merged!
16:51 - Ecash is just digital fiat. Change my mind
29:01 - Human Readable Bitcoin Payment Instructions
31:52 - SN release: NWC & LNBits for sending, LND for autowithdraw, NSFW labels, & more
36:23 - Top Builder Competition Enters Round 2 - My Framer Site

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Lightning talk with John Carvalho

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:05:47 GMT

Car talks with John Carvalho, CEO of Synonym, a company dedicated to fostering Bitcoin adoption and envisioning a future where Bitcoin supersedes fiat currency. They explore the potential realities of a society free from the control of major financial, technological, and governmental institutions, discussing the role Bitcoiners play in shaping this desired future. John shares his insights on the importance of building on the Lightning Network and its implications for traditional financial systems like Visa. The conversation also covers Synonym's strategic approach to building a peer-to-peer economy, highlighting key projects like the BitKit wallet, Blocktank, and Slashtags and where they fit in their collaborative and competitive landscape. They delve into the broader implications of Bitcoin's growth post-ETF, halving events, and the concept of Bitcoin maximalism as it approaches near-universal adoption.

Topics discussed:

johns predictions
lightning scaling
visa
how to think
bank tech
custodial bitcoin
latest thing
bitkit wallet
aesthetic
wallet build
dependencies
competitors
collaborators
blocktank
slashtags
widgets
post etf
bitrefill
bitfinex
building
post halving
maximalism
99%

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Lightning talk with Justin Shocknet

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Justin of Shocknet. They discuss how the Shocknet team has been at the forefront of leveraging Lightning Network since its early testing phase in 2018. The discussion covers the services and products Shocknet offers, such as the Shock Wallet and its pioneering infrastructure for lightning nodes, which empowers users with self-custody, fostering a more equitable ecosystem. They delve into Lightning Video and the integration of Nostr, exploring the potential of PoW and the significance of a web of trust for Nostr's wider adoption. The conversation also touches upon the broader implications of L2 solutions and the ongoing scaling debate within the Bitcoin community, highlighting Shocknet's no-regret approach to committing to Lightning.

Topics discussed:

shocknet
free state
lightning wallets
nostr
shock wallet
lightning node
lightning pub
uncle jim
self-custody
lightning video
nostr pow
zaps
wavlake
pow socials
zap rank
web of trust
nostr adoption
l2
scaling debate
history repeats
wait and see
voltage
zeus
no regrets
bitcoin startup
turn key

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Stacker News Live #106: Territories, Scarcity, and Cultural Capital with UncleJim21

Sat, 10 Feb 2024 23:18:56 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 9th, 2024.

Time Stamps:
02:21 - Writing Contest #1- GrayRuby's Bitcoin Story
05:44 - The Design Pattern
10:39 - Node xmrk closing down - for now at least
15:19 - Future of work via Bitcoin
24:29 - zap.meme - building in the open #1
27:44 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks as much as $7 trillion for new AI chip project
30:54 - Ex-NSA Chief: 'We Kill People Based on Metadata' (2014)
32:31 - plebpoet's original poem + discussion
34:10 - CASCDR Update: YouTube Agent + StartOS Build
42:18 - Books And Articles Newsletter, Issue 1
44:39 - [meta] Renewing ~econ(?)
46:48 - Territories, digital scarcity, and cultural capital

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Creative talk with Pedro Gonçalves

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Pedro, a Bitcoin filmmaker. Pedro shares his journey through the Bitcoin creative ecosystem. He delves into the creative process behind Bitcoin-related projects and film creation, emphasizing the importance of visuals and immersive experiences in making Bitcoin more accessible and engaging. They touch upon memorable visual events and Pedro's approach to unifying his creative and technical work within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The discussion also explores the critical role of funding in bringing ambitious Bitcoin projects to life, reflecting Pedro's multifaceted contribution to the Bitcoin community.

Topics discussed:

visuals
nova
powers of ten
bjork
project creation
film creation
experiences
creative work
the path
production work
immersive
bitcoin conf
ross
2021
fun
unifying work
anatomy of bitcoin
funding
2001 a space odyssey

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Bitcoin talk with Jimmy Song

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 06:10:39 GMT

Car talks with Jimmy Song, a renowned Bitcoin developer, educator, and entrepreneur who aims to promote sound money globally. With over a decade of experience, Jimmy offers deep insights into the technical and economic aspects of Bitcoin and his contributions as an open-source programmer, including work on Bitcoin Core. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from participating in startups to advising, and emphasizes the importance of education and advocacy in advancing Bitcoin's cause. They also discuss the ethical dimensions of the current monetary system and cover a wide range of topics, from the technical challenges of scaling Bitcoin to the dynamics of venture capital and the significance of building sustainable, debt-free businesses within the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Topics discussed:

capital factory
2021
rite of passage
og
thank god
education
2017
devs
programming
books
o'reilly
sprints
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l2
scaling
necessity
synergy
custodians
incentives
vc's
manage money
invest
startups
talking investments
builders
lp's
scaling debt
dividends
alienating startups
nic carter
kingmakers
two exits
group think
allocation
deal flow
merit
building from savings
product market fit
ephesians
generational continuity
jimmy's suds
debt free

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Stacker News Live #105: BREAKING BitEscrow API Beta Launch! with Topher Scott

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 03:22:45 GMT

**Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 3rd, 2024.
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TimeStamps:
00:32 - BREAKING: BitEscrow API Beta Launch!
10:32 - Bitcoin's Lost Decade.
15:04 - Troubleshooting the Gap Limit Problem
21:44 - Can nostr fix app distribution?
26:22 - JUST SHIPPED: Base58's Crypto + Sigs online course!
30:14 - Have you tried living without a smartphone?
39:20 - When you post/comment on SN, do you think about how many sats you will earn?
43:00 - AI
45:04 - Lightning Wallets: Self-Custody Despite Poor Network - Apps Tested in Zimbabwe
46:56 - SN release: post and comment pinning

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Founder talk with Evan Kaloudis

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Evan Kaloudis, the founder of Zeus. A leading open-source, self-custodial Bitcoin wallet designed for ultimate payment flexibility. Evan shares his journey as a solo founder, emphasizing the unique challenges and growth opportunities. He offers invaluable advice on the importance of instinct, core values, and unwavering conviction in one's vision. The discussion also explores the broader impact of Zeus in the ecosystem, highlighting features like the standalone Point of Sale with inventory management and integrating Nostr contacts for a more personal user experience. They delve into the significance of accessibility in Bitcoin wallets and share their thoughts on the future of lightning and the potential for disruption in traditional banking systems.

Topics discussed:

one man army
users
founder advice
built different
growth
solo founder
instinct
core values
kpi
conviction
what is success
factions
disruption
wallets
accessibility
zimbabwe
zeus point of sale
pubkey
olympus
lsp
vc
nyc
failure
l2
lightning
fractional reserve banking
frances the mute
treasury's war

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Hivemind Ventures talk with Max Webster

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Max Webster, of Hivemind Ventures, angel investor, and previous startup founder, who is deeply passionate about Bitcoin and its role in decentralized money, the internet, and global energy solutions. They delve into the complexities of the bitcoin venture capital world, touching on the role of angels, limited, general partners and managing venture funds. Max shares insights on risk and reward in early-stage investments and emphasizes the importance of platforms like Nostr and AI. He also highlights the dynamic community of builders in Austin, reflecting on the significance of places like PlebLab.

Topics discussed:

pleblab
max
fund
bitcoin vc
anti-vc
risk
sats flow
angels
limited partners
managing partners
general partners
venture funds
pension funds
endowments
crypto funds
raising money
high-net worth
risk vs reward
21 million
early stage
nostr
ai
built different
stacker news
fountain
austin
builders
l2s
wavlake
abundance

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Stacker News Live #104: The Past, Present, and Future

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 01:11:14 GMT

**Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Jan 26th, 2024.
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TimeStamps:
03:39 - Fedimint and Cashu ecash are gift cards
07:48 - The Past, Present, and Future of Offline Payments
20:42 - Fedimint is Self-Custodial
22:16 - How to Fail
27:59 - nifty's process for getting base58.school a LNURL
32:25 - What made you want to become a dev?
34:22 - Updates to
36:28 - DeepDive into Liquid: Part I - Overview, Installation, and Peg-In
38:38 - Clark Moody Dashboard v2 (beta)
39:32 - Applebees offers subscription service - have we reached peak fiat?
43:22 - Peter McCormack "It is over, I won, welcome to law Motherfucker!" (against CSW)
44:25 - AMA with PlebLab's Top Builder teams!

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Stacker News Live #103: Can You Be A Libertarian?

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 04:46:45 GMT

**Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Jan 19th, 2024.
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TimeStamps:

05:35 - Can You Be A Libertarian Toxic Bitcoin Maximalist?
14:51 - Semaphore: peer to peer crowdfunding with bitcoin
21:59 - Payment solution Stripe deplatforming accounts that sell bitcoin hardware
30:46 - How do you explain zapping to non-bitcoiners?
38:11 - So…How are We Activating Eltoo (LNSymmetry)?
44:39 - Random Thoughts On Territories
45:10 - The Art of Using Stacker News II
51:20 - "For Real This Time" Random Thoughts On Territories
55:28 - SN release: semantic search

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Musician talk with Ainsley Costello

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Ainsley Costello, an up-and-coming artist known for her powerful voice and skillfully delicate lyricism. They discuss the impact of platforms like Fountain and Wavlake on her career, emphasizing the role of nostr, zaps, likes, and clout in connecting with Gen Z listeners and the wider audience. Ainsley opens up about her songwriting process, often inspired by heartbreak and personal experiences, and her commitment to 'paying it forward' in the music industry. She shares her experiences performing live, her creative journey in Nashville, and navigating the complexities of the music industry, including dealing with labels and mastering the art of royalties.

Topics discussed:

nostr
likes
zaps
clout
gen z
listeners
heartbreak
songwriting
paying it forward
performing live
nashville
creativity
v4v
music industry
labels
access
1 milion sats
wavlake
zap splits
royalties
masters
do the right thing
2024
faith
la la land
dreams

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Stacker News Live #102: A Lightning Fiat Standard

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:54:47 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of January 12th, 2024.

Time Stamps:
02:42 - Rethinking Lightning
11:18 - Introducing FiatLink: A Lightning ↔ Fiat Standard
15:37 - Mercury Layer went live today, checkout the deets on their webpage
19:20 - ETFs are just a custodial layer 2
20:30 - What is fedimint to you?
29:12 - Are we in the "Era of Ferment" with Bitcoin hardware?
35:04 - The Bitcoin ETF is the spiritual reversal of Executive Order 6102
39:29 - SN release: autowithdraw, territory post notifications, rename territories, more

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Design talk Sahil Chaturvedi

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Sahil Chaturvedi, the mind behind Studio Twentyone, a design studio specializing in elevating Bitcoin product design. Sahil, an advisor to BTC Talent Co. and co-host of the Austin Bitcoin Design Club, shares his insights on the importance of intentionality in design. They discuss Sahil's sources of inspiration, the concept of 'cellar door' as an epitome of aesthetic taste. They also cover BTC Talent Co., the challenges and limits faced in the design process, and his perspective on the current trends and transformations in Bitcoin design occurring this year.

Topics discussed:

2023
routine
abdc
calendar
limits
movies
inspiration
cellar door
taste
bitcoin design
bitcoin branding
hands off
newsletter
austin
mutiny white tee
intentionality
btc talent co
flex
get on zero
ach btc

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Musician talk with Joe Martin

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Joe Martin, a talented independent singer-songwriter and a contemporary troubadour from Lancashire. They embark on a journey through Joe's musical career, beginning with his early works and delving into his thoughts on the innovative value-for-value (v4v) models transforming the music industry today. The dialogue shifts to the influential roles of digital platforms like Wavlake and Spotify, discussing how they're redefining artists' career trajectories and the vital role of protocols. Joe opens up about his creative process, sharing personal anecdotes from his touring experiences and exciting plans for 2024. The conversation culminates in exploring the intersection between technology and music, discussing the transformative impact of Lightning in creating new revenue streams, and how focused, passionate energy is the driving force behind his artistic evolution.

Topics discussed:

early stuff
v4v
wavlake
spotify
rss
low-time pref
festival
creative process
2024
jetsons
tour
nashville
uk tour
culture
lightning
alby
nwc
rev streams
truefans
media publishing
rubber soul
beatles
focused energy
god only knows

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Stacker News Live #101: Dissection of a force-close

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 20:39:24 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of January 5th, 2024.

Time Stamps:
03:13 - My Experience of Living in Turkiye under Soaring Inflation
10:32 - Loan shark: Super Testnet's non custodial, bitcoin only borrow and loan tool
15:56 - Dissection of a force-close that already cost me 140k sats
23:00 - Altcoin Redux
30:08 - My thoughts on AQUA Wallet
36:32 - Everyone I’ve met would be well-served thinking more about what to focus on
39:20 - Welcome to the devs territory!
41:29 - Mutiny Wallet First Release With Fedimint Support Ready For Alpha Testing
44:02 - Founder talk with Tony Giorgio - Thriller ep
44:55 - Find Your Co-Founder/Building Partner on Stacker News!
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Founder talk with Tony Giorgio

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:05:00 GMT

Car talks with Tony Giorgio, the Co-founder and CEO of Mutiny Wallet. They delve into the challenges and strategies for navigating the bear market as a founder, discussing the process of building, launching, and scaling a startup in a competitive and constantly evolving landscape. Emphasizing the importance of 'survivor mode' for Bitcoin startups, Tony shares insights into the complexities of being a CEO and elaborates on the unique features and security aspects of the Mutiny Wallet. The conversation further explores broader topics, including the regulatory gray areas surrounding KYC/AML, the potential of federated lightning networks, and the significance of building robust, user-friendly products.

Topics discussed:

nye
survivor mode
bear market
lightning
ceo duties
generational
unicorn
dividends
bottlepay
startup
bootstrap
engineer
product
building
launching early
non custodial
privileged lightning network
utxo
layers upon layers
fedi
ark
liquid
lightning
bridge
federated lightning
kyc/aml
gray area
builders
mutiny wallet release
pleblab mafia
portugal
3 things
happiness

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Stacker News Live #100: Keep Experimenting!

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 03:52:28 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 29th, 2023.

TimeStamps:

02:15 - Have you thought about when the internet goes offline?
08:24 - Here's why there are deep incentives for a Bitcoin fork with the Ordinals people
12:24 - Bitcoin fees, a worrying trend
16:33 - How to change culture?
24:24 - High fee rates help node runners make better decisions
27:40 - An experiment in kilo-zapping
30:25 - Welcome to AGORA 🔁 The SN P2P Marketplace
36:04 - jb55: "This will likely be the last year of damus"
42:37 - Ten31 talk with Odell
42:52 - Dev talk with Ben Woosley - Thriller pod

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Dev talk with Ben Woosley

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:09:10 GMT

Car talks with Ben Woosley, a renowned Bitcoin Core contributor. Their conversation starts with a discussion of Javier Milei's impact on Argentina and the influence of central banks through a libertarian lens. They delve into Bitcoin++ and Bitcoin's growing presence in Buenos Aires and the wider South American political arena. The dialogue then shifts to Woosley's significant role in Bitcoin's development, highlighting his extensive contributions to the codebase, including his involvement in 144 commits and the overall advancements in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Topics discussed:

javier milei
argentina
central banks
libertarian perspective
john locke
bitcoin++
buenos aires
american conservation coalition
green party
germany
austin city council
home act
mueller
protopia
robert nozick
network state
charter cities
austin bitcoin standard
riot
sunset valley
nydig
bitcoin contributors
144 commits
zap desktop
codebase

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Ten31 talk with Odell

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:34 GMT

Car talks with Matt Odell, a Managing Partner at Ten31 and Co-founder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. They discuss the subtleties of investment strategies and OpenSats' mission, which is becoming crucial in accelerating the growth of Bitcoin open-source projects. Odell offers valuable insights into the adoption cycle of Bitcoin while elaborating on venture fund dynamics, the critical need for transparency, and unwavering conviction among founders with a mission-driven focus. Additionally, the dialogue shifts to the innovative concept of Bitcoin Park, highlighting its significance in educational initiatives and its contribution to Nashville's Bitcoin developer growth.

Topics discussed:

rhr
buc-ees
opensats
time is scarce
stable coins
investing
opensats board
managing partners
bitcoin founders
sparrow bitcoin wallet
ten31
bitcoin company growth
satsflow
dividend
adoption cycle
venture fund
portfolio
a16z
sequoia capital
mission focused founders
transparency
coinkite
strike
backlash
conviction
austin power house
leading by example
el salvador
bitcoin park
education
grassroots
vanderbilt
tech devs
nashville rapid growth
conservative approach

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Stacker News Live #99: Name One Conspiracy Theory You Believe ANON

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 23:49:56 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 22nd, 2023.

TimeStamps:

02:30 - Liquid is not a scaling solution
10:01 - Fountain 1.0 Has Arrived!
13:07 - Replit CEO considers replacing site currency ("Cycles") with Lightning payments
18:23 - Bitcoin is not just a black hole. It has a far brighter future
22:50 - Name One Conspiracy Theory You Believe and One You Don't
30:32 - Alby Extension v3.5 UPDATE: It works on mobile browsers now
30:59 - Introducing Ghost Addresses: A Lightning Address For Every Node
34:02 - ANNOUNCING TOP BUILDER!
35:39 - First Look at Wavlake - Thriller post
36:35 - SN release: image orientation fix, nostr posting enhancements, downzap ux, more
37:54 - Territory

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2023 Year in Review with Vlad Costea

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 21:28:47 GMT

Car talks with Vlad Costea of Bitcoin Takeover, delving into their top three stories of 2023. The conversation first turns to the development of BlackRock's ETF, a major step forward in mainstream financial institutions embracing Bitcoin. They then discuss BitVM, highlighting its potential to revolutionize Bitcoin as we know it. The third key topic they explore is the integration of AI in Bitcoin, a cutting-edge advancement poised to redefine the decentralized market. Additionally, they touch upon significant developments in the Bitcoin ecosystem, such as the Liquid network and advancements in Fedi, Lightning, and ARK.

topics:

blackrock etf
bitvm
liquid
fedi
ai bitcoin
lightning
ark
nostr
pleblab
bitcoin takeover
supra cycle

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Founder talk with Sam and Michael

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 13:23:45 GMT

Car talks with Sam and Michael, the founders of Wavlake. They dive deep into the intricate challenges and rewarding realities of building a successful business, emphasizing the crucial role of trust between partners and the art of crafting a distinctive brand identity. The discussion also highlights Wavlake's significant growth in its user base and artist community, illustrating the platform's effective strategy in fostering a vibrant, two-sided market in the music industry. A focal point of their talk is the pioneering features of Wavlake, especially its Zaps functionality, which is transforming the way artists and listeners interact. Additionally, they delve into the rapidly evolving music and technology scene, discussing the impactful role of AI, the revival of vinyl records, and the broader cultural implications, including the influence of the Apple App Store on Bitcoin companies, artists, and their audiences.

Topics discussed:

pleblab move
new space
bitcoin founders
reality of building
partner trust
business talk
product talk
branding and style
user growth, artist growth
two sided market
creating a company
bandcamp
spotify
royalties
ai music
analog
autotune
cher
daft punk
ai artists
sampling era
zapping drake
music culture
lightning festival
vinyl records
physical items
joe martin
wavlake artists
wavlake users
music pods
wavlake app
apple lightning
app store risks
pwa
wavpod

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Stacker News Live #98: How To Get Robbed 4 BTC

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 18:51:47 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 15th, 2023.

02:07 - Inscriptions: the cure is worse than the disease
08:47 - How To Get Robbed 4 BTC And Be Ignored by Anycoin.cz and BTCPay team
15:15 - On Ocean Mining Pool, Inscriptions and Luke
20:55 - (I think) I finally understand DarthCoin
23:06 - Start your career in bitcoin free open-source software with Chaincode Labs
26:53 - AMA: Ask Murch Anything Vol. 2
30:26 - Two Lightning Attacks Analyzed: A Response to John Light
31:57 - Alert: ledger library confirmed compromised and replaced with a drainer.
34:24 - Data Colonisation - This Time Is Different
36:18 - Bolt.fun Meet the Legends Of Lightning semi-finalists!
38:43 - What are you working on this week?

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Hash talk with Mitch Klee

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 21:27:22 GMT

Car talks with Mitch Klee from Foreman. Mitch discusses technical elements like hash, mining pools, block templates, and strategic factors such as fee markets in the upcoming bull run. Mitch also delves into the practicalities of mining operations, highlighting facility management, energy grids, and the effectiveness of miner software and heat maps for analysis. They dive into Foreman's all-in-one dashboard, a pivotal tool offering comprehensive control and customization in mining operations, underscoring its importance in enhancing efficiency and profitability.

Topics discussed:

hash
more hash
inscriptions
brc20
ordinals
mining pools
ocean pool
payout threshhold
block templates
stratum v1, v2
nonce
marathon
opt in
pleb miners
game theory
fee market
champagne
foreman
miner software
dashboard
heat maps
racks, containers
mining analysis
facility mgmt
energy grid
texas living
mempool
tx fees
halving
adversarial thinking
ice fishing
gulf coast
pork of the sea
deep sea
no water

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Community talk with Ge

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:18:30 GMT

Car talks with Ge, founder of the San Antonio Bitcoin Club. Car discusses various intriguing topics surrounding NGU technology, the disruption that is taking place around the world, and a recap of the bear market. Ge describes Alamo Labs, the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), local news, and the promising growth in San Antonio. The conversation delves into the role of Christianity, the importance of humility and faith, and the remarkable potential he sees in Bitcoin in South Texas.

Topics discussed:

ngu technology
sabc
bear market recap
alamo labs
utsa
local news
growth in sa
culture in sa
selena
corpus
meetup
body
south texas
valley
christian
value over time
fight club
humble
church
faith
super
digital gold
2021 doc
light
lab plans

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Stacker News Live #97: Territories Launch

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:25:27 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 8th, 2023.

Time stamps:
04:11 - Find Your Co-Founder/Building Partner on Stacker News!
08:33 - Lightning Prediction Market MVP - delphi.market
11:05 - Stacker News Privacy Directory V1 - Q4 2023
13:11 - Multiplication in Bitvm
16:26 - What's really scarce in BTC?
18:30 - I'm Kilian, Co-Founder of Boltz. AMA.
20:30 - SN release: territories, formerly known as user-generated subs
24:56 - I stacked 40Thousand Sats On Stacker News More Than My Entire Life On Twitter
27:18 - Stacker Saloon

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Nuclear talk with Michael Schiltz

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 22:42:54 GMT

Car talks with Michael Schiltz, founder of Lionshield BTC. Michael discusses Generation IV Nuclear, or the new wave of nuclear power, focusing on Molten Salt Microreactors (MSMRs). Schiltz describes these reactors as beacons of hope, offering enhanced safety, efficiency, and adaptability. The conversation delves into Lionshield's SurePower solution, which creatively combines MSMRs with a Bitcoin mining operation. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of nuclear power and bitcoin mining.

Topics discussed:

godzilla
nuclear propaganda
texas oil
texas natural gas
texas grid
uranium rods
1960's technology
waste
compass
hurdles
foundation
rockdale
salt reactors
lionshield
micro reactors
nuclear mining
renewables
texas nuclear
island mining

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Stacker News Live #96: The Reality of Decentralization

Sat, 02 Dec 2023 20:35:54 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 1st, 2023.

03:01 - Luke Dashjr launches Ocean to radically decentralize Bitcoin mining
07:26 - Is OCEAN truly a ’decentralized‘ mining pool?
10:15 - The plebdevs backend course is here!
18:27 - The Art of Swapping
21:52 - Dtan.xyz - Bittorrent on Nostr!
24:02 - How to onboard new bitcoin users as a merchant
25:58 - Cycles and inevitability
28:05 - MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 16,130 Bitcoins and Now Holds 174,530 BTC
30:56 - Core Lightning v23.11, Codenamed “Bitcoin Orangepaper,” Is Now Live!
31:36 - The Kevin Rooke Show - Christian Decker - Blockstream Greenlight, Lightning

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AI Privacy talk with UncleJim21

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 21:26:39 GMT

Car talks with UncleJim21, creator of CASCDR, enabling chained AI workflows directly from a browser. The discussion spans a range of topics, from his journey of moving to Texas and the unique challenges of solopreneurship to the technical intricacies of integrating lightning in embedded systems. They also tackle pressing issues like ethical dilemmas in data harvesting, the evolving landscape of privacy in the AI era, the societal impact of deep fakes, and the significance of large language models for everyday consumers.

Topics discussed:

moving to texas
pleblab
solopreneurship
embedded system
general electric
heliostat
ethical dilemmas
privacy
deep fakes
orb
sama
stratechary
vampire
ai privacy
llm
cascdr
town lake
ai drake wknd
logic app
cyberpandemic
nip process
l402
precrime
an orange texas

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Stacker News Live #95: It's Rugging Season

Sat, 25 Nov 2023 20:21:57 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers. For the week of Nov 24th, 2023.

TimeStamps:
03:21 - Uruguay - The New Land Of The Free?
09:55 - Six OFAC-sanctioned transactions missing
15:44 - Evaluating my bitcoin privacy techniques against three surveillance attacks
19:09 - WoS: "To our valued Wallet of Satoshi community in the United States of America"
26:48 - Stranded sats
30:00 - WSJ | Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Agrees to Step Down, Plead Guilty
32:51 - What Is Javier Milei’s Stance on Bitcoin?
34:52 - Exclusive: Sam Altman's ouster at OpenAI was precipitated by letter to board abo
40:32 - Bitcoin Black Friday - Lots great deals

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Stacker News Live #94: Now I Get It

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 23:46:28 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers. For the week of Nov 17th, 2023.

TimeStamps:
02:53 - Now I Get It
06:53 - You Shouldn't DCA Bitcoin
09:52 - Broken Money book club, part 4
14:44 - Taking a sabbatical from Bitcoin FOSS
19:22 - It's Deflation, Not Inflation - via The Sovereign Individual
26:03 - The Beatles “Now And Then” AI Breakdown
22:36 - Cascdr project
30:30 - bitcoin++ Austin Early Ticket Sale Ends Nov 18
31:17 - Robin Linus AMA
32:15 - AMA - Building a "Bitcoin AI"
34:28 - Reddit is Dead…Long Live Stacker News
36:53 - SN release: 10 sat post fee, better search, QR scan, date ranges, bolt11 remova
38:25 - Stacker News ChangeLog

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Stacker News Live #93: A Blacklist of Banks

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 02:11:38 GMT

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Mexico talk with Gustavo

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Gustavo of Wasabi Wallet and co-founder of Yopaki. Gustavo discusses his entrepreneurial journey while growing up in Montreal. He shares his transition from his involvement with Bull Bitcoin to moving to Austin, TX, eventually focusing on Bitcoin adoption in Mexico. The conversation delves into the social class dynamics in Mexico, the bitcoiner life in CDMX, and its growing community of expats. He also offers a reality check on the misconceptions surrounding the Mexican peso, the bureaucratic red tape to become a Bitcoin-only exchange, and the true picture of Mexico’s economic landscape.

Topics discussed:

growing up in montreal
bull bitcoin
austin, tx
mexico social class
mexico city
bitcoin adoption
expats
bitcoin only
red tape
peso misconceptions
mexico reality check
remittances
yopaki
boots on the ground
adopting bitcoin
bitso
writing
wasabi
pod
el salvador
ceviche

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Stacker News Live #92: My Entire Life with Topher Scott

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 20:03:07 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers. For the week of Nov 3rd, 2023.

Timekeeper:
03:50 - AcceptLN.com - Every email address now accepts Bitcoin Lightning
09:28 - On the culture crisis compromising the future of the Lightning Dev Kit project
16:28 - The ZEUS v0.8.0 - LN Node in your Pocket
20:36 - Bitcoin: A Misunderstood Revolution
22:50 - This transaction represents an entire year of my life.
42:15 - Mutiny wallet - questions to be answered
48:35 - Federal Reserve Threatens To Sue Bitcoin Magazine

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Macro talk with Brandon Keys

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 05:03:00 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to delve into the macroeconomic landscape of Q4 2023. The conversation spans a range of topics, from the ramifications of Bitcoin ETFs and the transformative potential of commercial real estate on local communities to the increasing influence of tradfi in the space. Brandon also sheds light on prevailing issues such as the black rock front-running, market distractions, and the varying global perceptions shaping our reality.

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bitcoin building
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Stacker News Live #91: Happy Halloween Stackers!

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 18:29:01 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

For the week of October 27th, 2023.

Timekeeper:
03:34 - A perfect visualization of how absurd KYC/AML is
09:03 - Hal Finney Was Not Satoshi Nakamoto
14:45 - Maybe All You Need is to Ask - Do you Accept Bitcoin?
20:09 - I've built a jukebox on top of lightning
23:32 - Can Value4Value replace Ads?
32:08 - What if price matters a lot?
36:48 - The ZEUS v0.8.0 open beta is here
40:37 - SN release: gently personalized feeds, self-destructing items, text on links

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Founder talk with Michael Atwood

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 05:03:00 GMT

Car sat down with Michael Atwood, the founder of Oshi. Together, they navigated a range of subjects, from adept marketing techniques and content creation to the complex landscape of loyalty rewards and the nuances of integrating Bitcoin into businesses. The discussion also illuminated the challenges founders face, such as making radical pivots, and provided insights into human behavior, modular company designs, and the evolving prospects of Bitcoin gateways.

Topics discussed:

marketing
content generation
radical pivot
growth
revenue
loyalty rewards
dashboard metrics
points vs sats
incentives
apple pay
human behavior
purity tests
modular companies
api calls
bear market
square vs cash app
wallet options
prisms
bitcoin gateway

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Stacker News Live #90: You Are Not Bullish Enough?

Fri, 20 Oct 2023 22:52:19 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

For the week of October 20th, 2023.

TimeStamps

03:45 - How to Live a Nomad Life with Bitcoin
08:45 - Orange Pilling Your Lefty Friends
12:42 - You are NOT bullish enough on Payjoin!
16:10 - Starlink - the end of the free internet? Or a new birth?
22:09 - BitVM Online - Play with tapleaf-circuits (by supertestnet)
24:54 - Large lightning vulnerability concern
29:28 - We aimed to make the greatest bitcoin 101 video ever made. Instead we made this
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35:24 - Introducing Stacker News and V4V to my Bitcoiner colleague at Cointelegraph
36:49 - Taproot Assets on Mainnet: A New Era for Bitcoin and Beyond
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Real talk with Jose Burgos

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:05:00 GMT

Car and Jose weave through many topics, picking up where they left off on the TIB pod. Starting with the pervasive influence that explores Elon's multifaceted impact on the symbolic blue checks with bitcoin and digital culture. Car navigates the discussion around the silent war of information, emphasizing the importance of informing the public and preparing for potential societal shifts. They also discuss practical aspects of podcasting and live events, including gear talk and minimalist creation, while ending on an engaging convo around the term pleb.

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Stacker News Live #89: Compute This!

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:20:42 GMT

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Founder talk with Ben Carman

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:10:30 GMT

Car sat down with Ben Carman, the co-founder of Mutiny, to discuss his startup journey, unpack the origins of Mutiny, and discuss the challenges and rewards of working with technical co-founders. They delved deep into the bitcoin wallet space, examining the spectrum from custodial options to the freedom of self-custodial choices. Ben emphasized the significance of the open web, Mutiny's distinct design aesthetic, and the strategic trade-offs made in the wallet space. He also underscored the importance of payment reliability, hinting at AI's potential transformative role in it.

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Stacker News Live #88: Brute Force Attack!

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 00:24:44 GMT

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AI talk with Christopher David

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 22:32:09 GMT

Car sat down with Christopher David, the founder and CEO of GPUtopia, to discuss his journey of establishing an AI company rooted in Bitcoin. The conversation gravitates towards the dangers of centralized AI control, sounding the alarm on its existential risks. They discuss envisioning a future where democratized access to AI resources is the norm, asserting that the ascendancy of truly open AI is both imminent and necessary.

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Stacker News Live #87: AI, Hardware, and Virtual Reality

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 04:45:28 GMT

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PlebDev talk with BTCRetriever

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 23:54:19 GMT

Car sat down with BTCRetriever, who changed careers from the structured world of mortgages to the dynamic realm of bitcoin development. Inspired by everything from 'Fight Club' to the local Austin bitcoin scene, his path was not entirely clear. We touch on his experiences at UT Austin, the rollercoaster of coding boot camps, surviving the bear market, and his deep dive into frontend development using React.

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Stacker News Live #86: Infiltration was Inevitable with Francisco Chavarria

Sat, 23 Sep 2023 12:48:01 GMT

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Stacker News Live #85: The Spice Spectrum with Super Testnet

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 16:27:19 GMT

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Stacker News Live #84: TabConf 2023

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:03:23 GMT

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Stacker News Live #83: Every Sat Counts

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 19:11:17 GMT

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Stacker News Live #82: Fiat Ruins Everything

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 21:10:02 GMT

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Stacker News Live #81: Are You Radicalized?

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:55:02 GMT

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Stacker News Live #80: AI, Existentialism, Transhumanism

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:58:29 GMT

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For the week of August 11th, 2023.

Time Stamps by: Wumbo

4:26 - New York City Isn’t Dead: My First Visit To Pub Key
9:41 - How much are sats worth to you?
14:27 - New features of magic webstore: store metadata, nostr auth, notifications & more
19:51 - How to buy Bitcoin privately - Azte.co, Hodl Hodl, Robosats, Bisq & Peer to Peer
24:31 - How I think Worldcoin is going to pan out.
28:22 - AI, Existentialism, Transhumanism(??), & the Ongoing Technological Renaissance
34:02 - Why Joe Rogan Avoids Bitcoin Discussions
38:19 - SN release: nostr login, nostr zap metadata, singular unit(s), more
40:43 - SN release: more uniform reward distribution

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Stacker News Live #79: Volcano El Salvador

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 23:37:50 GMT

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Stacker News Live #78: A Scanner Orbly

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 00:22:50 GMT

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Stacker News Live #77: Now I Am Become News

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 02:31:29 GMT

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Stacker News Live #76: Meow & Forever

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 18:55:03 GMT

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Stacker News Live #75: On Repeat

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 21:11:08 GMT

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Stacker News Live #74: Moo

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:09:43 GMT

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Stacker News Live #73: Free BBQ

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:23:02 GMT

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Time Stamps
3:21 - How (Actually) Open AI Wins
11:57 - Why I'm done with non-custodial mobile Lightning wallets
18:18 - Why I Hate Apple
25:16 - Streaming on Nostr
28:22 - Coinkite and their toxic attitude towards users who highlight issues
[33:39 - Satlantis Gamer Night & BBQ]
35:37 - Why are people excited about Blackrock's ETF?
41:03 - Is Swan Bitcoin about to go bankrupt
46:19 - SN release: ~meta sub, freebies improve, tip->zap, daily discuss permalink, more

Here you go @ThrillerX_
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Stacker News Live #72: Death or Glory

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 18:11:36 GMT

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Stacker News Live #71: Make News Great Again with Super Testnet

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 17:38:00 GMT

IN THiS WEEKS EPISODE:

00:00 Austin TX is HOT and @K00b is gettin sweaty.
01:21 John Perry Barlow of the Grateful Dead was one of the original Cypherpunks – he even wrote the Cypherpunk manifesto. Amazing!
5:31 Musig let’s you do multisig transactions with just a single signature. WHAAAT?!? SuperTestnet doesn’t know shit about the Grateful Dead, but K00b doesn’t know shit about Musig.
11:25 It’s discovered that Amethyst users are effectively being censored by an overzealous ‘Report’ spam feature in the app. So TonyGiorgio forked the whole damn thing, creating Onyx, a new censorship resistant Nostr client for Android.
16:45 Shitcoiners be getting rekt, Game of Thrones style.
23:16 Matt Odell predicts that Twitter’s Blue checkmark is Elon Musk’s first step in turning Twitter into WeChat and bringing China’s social credit score system to the west. Brrr… I just got the shiverrrs.
30:36 Bitcoin Maxis and religion. Top Story, hand picked by @ThrillerX_ (and pooped on by @K00b)
36:49 Prime Trust acquired by BitGo and all kinds of dominos falling. Top Story, hand picked by @K00b
40:47 @ThrillerX_ anticipates the collapse of crypto could lead to hyper-Bitcoinization blowing the Stacker News ‘J-curve’ sky high. @K00b would have to shut it down – but he can’t get his J-curve up.
42:36 The next sub~ to be added to Stacker News is likely to be ~Tech. It would join ~Bitcoin, ~Nostr and ~Jobs. ~Porn was a close second.
49:18 Top Stackers & Spenders. @ThrillerX_ finds a cowboy hat and now wants an entire cowboy ensemble.

Everybody’s homework for tonight is to make 5 stacker accounts. ZAP!
- Show notes by @SatoshiNakanodo
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Stacker News Live #70: EDM

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:13:11 GMT

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IN THiS WEEKS EPISODE:

00:00 k00b's EDM party

04:32 Nobody should suggest using a Raspberry Pi for running a Bitcoin node in 2023!!! exclaims @0331a73357 arguing it's easier to find more powerful, versatile, and reliable used computers for running bitcoin nodes.

8:37 Over 40 people showed up over 1st ever bitcoin meetup in Havana Cuba 🇨🇺 shows there are more bitcoiners around you than you think.

10:53 New Nostr Logo?

13:40 The Zen of Stacking Sats On Stacker News written by @siggy47 reveals the secret of stacking sats on Stacker News: providing value.

17:49 Forbes wrote an article on fiatjaf, the inventor of nostr. While they covered a lot of ground, they still didn't find out what "jaf" means.

26:54 How Voltage uses Google Cloud to scale its Bitcoin Lightning - Google Cloud Blog

32:10 What Keyan like this week on SN

33:11 SN release: standalone PWA, thread subscriptions, version transparency, and more

38:50 Super "Super Stack" segment

43:40 What are we doing this week

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Stacker News Live #69: Where’s K00b?!?! with Super Testnet

Sat, 27 May 2023 20:36:28 GMT

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Show notes by: @SatoshiNakanodo

IN THiS WEEKS EPISODE:

00:00 @SuperTestnet fills in after @K00b vanishes, leaving his kitty cat all alone.
01:32 Amboss sells customer data to 3rd parties. It’s all spelled out in their Privacy Policy but stackers still no like. Meanwhile, 100% of this post’s sats are forwarded to @K00b. Coincidence??
12:40 Introducing Ark; a 2nd layer protocol for making cheap, anonymous, off-chain Bitcoin payments, by Burak. Also, Dyson vacuums suck.
17:33 Fedi Alpha is available for testing on Signet.
21:30 What got you to be Bitcoin-only? @SuperTestnet reveals he is still using fiat. It gets worse… he also owned ETH for a week.
27:36 For better or worse, President Bukele cleaned up El Salvador’s gang problem.
33:46 Pizza slices! Top Story, hand picked by @ThrillerX_
37:10 Zap yourself with this dope ass Nostr widget! Top Story, hand picked by @SuperTestnet
42:35 @SuperTestnet spills the beans on how to get the coveted Stacker News cowboy hat. @ThrillerX_ can’t hardly believe it. @K00b is gonna be so mad.

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Stacker News Live #68: Miami

Sun, 21 May 2023 15:03:19 GMT

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We discuss:

SN Top Story #1 - Magic Webstore
- SN Discussion \ 33 comments
SN Top Story #2 - Ledger announced a new service for their hardware wallets. Ledger Recover takes your private keys off your device and sends them to Ledger. If you lose your device, Ledger sends you your keys after verifying your identity. To most of us, Ledger Recover sounds like it defeats every single purpose of using a hardware wallet.
- Ledger is offering an ID-based key recovery service \ 40 comments
SN Top Story #3 - In Life is Complicated - Bitcoin is Simple, odell describes my favorite of bitcoin's promises: a simpler life. We shouldn't need to be financial wizards to store our wealth. Every human deserves to keep what they've earned effortlessly.
- www.discreetlog.com/bitcoin-is-simple/
- SN Discussion \ 4 comments
SN Top Story #4 - What if we're wrong?, @Darkbulb asks. What if the FUD is right? What if Bitcoin can't scale?
- What if we're wrong? \ 81 comment
SN Top Story #5 - @Chep shares their bitcoin and nostr powered magic webstore Chep's Website Builder Store offering to build anyone a personal website for $100.
- Used Magic Webstore to offer my web development services. \ 11 comments

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Stacker News Live #67: Yes! It's an Open Network?

Sun, 14 May 2023 16:53:37 GMT

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We discuss:

SN Top Story #1 - If you ever wanted a Blockclock mini but can't spare the sats ($399), @dsbaars has a github tutorial on how to build your own Blockclock clone for $70.
- SN Discussion \ 13 comments
SN Top Story #2 - @fiatjaf thinks Bluesky is a scam. While most of us might hesitate to call it a scam, upon fiatjaf's inspection Bluesky isn't as open and decentralized as they imply it is.
- SN Discussion \ 13 comments
SN Top Story #3 - Wat do wen onchain fees skyrocket like they have over the past week? You take your business offchain: Hodlhodl, Bisq announce Lightning ⚡️ integration plans.
- SN Discussion \ 14 comments
SN Top Story #4 - HRF gifts 16.5 BTC via its Bitcoin Development Fund to support 12 projects
SN Top Story #5 - I Went and Tried Bull Bitcoin's Non-KYC Buying and It's Great!

Car's SN pick: None this week

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How US banking system pushes people into debt

For the week of May 12th, 2023.

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Stacker News Live #66: GameBoy BTC

Sat, 06 May 2023 19:04:19 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

SN Top Story #1 - Telegram recently added bitcoin to its cryptoh wallet. @chungkingexpress writes about it in Telegram's Bitcoin Failure. tldr their bitcoin support is onchain only, P2PKH only, and uses some kind of chain analysis to reject "suspicious" utxos.
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #2 - Bitcoin in Guatemala: An honest live report.
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #3 - DarthCoin position regarding AI/chatGPT
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #4 - How to save on mining fees
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #5 - Developing Gameboy Bitcoin Wallet: My Latest Project is Here!
- SN Discussion

Car's SN pick:

Keyan's SN pick:

Inscription numbers off by one · casey/ord --- lol

For the week of May 6th, 2023.

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Stacker News Live #65: ChatGPT destroys everything with Super Testnet

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:09:22 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

SN Top Story #1 - Perturnio can search for arbitrary text data in Bitcoin's blockchain. For example, there are 101 occurrences of the word pizza, 3 occurrences of stacker news, and surprisingly, only 44 occurrences of "Craig Wright is a liar."
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #2 - Superstore: a simple bitcoin webstore | start selling stuff in seconds
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #3 - Elle Mouton teaches us about Taproot Channel Transactions after having recently taught us about Taproot and MuSig2.
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #4 - Swap service: a nostr orderbook for submarine swaps and earning yield on bitcoin
- SN Discussion
SN Top Story #5 - @2gigs1coin, as their nym suggests, works two "full-time" fiat jobs while misleading their employers. If the claim stands, they're more productive than average yet not so productive that they can be honest (instead taking advantage of their employer's negligence and/or goodwill). While IC pay tends to be asymptotic at middling companies, which is lame, this guy is a shitcoin now.
- SN Discussion

For the week of April 28th, 2023.

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Stacker News Live #64: Squirrels, Shovels & Refrigerator Posts

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 14:12:34 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

1:10 - SN Top Story #1 - I’m losing my faith
- SN Discussion
11:50 - SN Top Story #2 - LNbits SaaS
- SN Discussion
16:00 - SN Top Story #3 - Swedes search Mullvad VPN
- SN Discussion
22:33- SN Top Story #4 - Bitcoin Privacy
- SN Discussion
26:58 - SN Top Story #5 - AI + Jobs??
- SN Discussion

Car's pick:

35:58 - Car's SN pick: New Wavlake offers a far more enhanced experience than before!
- SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

39:38 - Keyan's SN pick: Superstore
- SN Discussion

For the week of April 21st, 2023.

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Stacker News Live #63: This one gets meta

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:37:10 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

3:58 - SN Top Story #1 - Submarine Swaps Guide
- SN Discussion
07:57 - SN Top Story #2 - Boycott Bitcoin Magazine & Their Shitcoin Conference
- SN Discussion
14:45 - SN Top Story #3 - Civ Kit: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Market System on Nostr
- SN Discussion
21:47 - SN Top Story #4 - Bitcoins Are Not Mined, They Are Issued over Time | dergigi.com
- SN Discussion
24:17 - SN Top Story #5 - Nostrichat-extension a nostr live chat anywhere
- SN Discussion

Car's pick:

27:57 - Car's SN pick: Make Something Wonderful | a book from the Steve Jobs Archive
- SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

31:02 - Keyan's SN pick: Stacker News LIVE should get more
- SN Discussion

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Macro talk with Brandon Keys

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 08:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Car talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments and dives into the macro outlook for Q2 of 2023. The discussion covers various topics, including the effects of Costco's business strategy, the potential impact of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) on community banks, and the ongoing energy and money wars. Brandon also touches on the role of patriotism in America, flying cars, and the implications of increased surveillance on personal freedom. Finally, the conversation delves into the role of the Federal Reserve in managing unemployment, inflation, and interest rates, as well as the growth and influence of Bitcoin in the global economy.

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copy cats
macro learning curve
svb
small businesses
bonds
downturn
interest rates
startups
credit suisse
european banks
choke point?
community banks
cbdc's
energy war
money war
patriotism
texas mining
flying cars
doomy & gloomy
tick tock bill
surveillance
free world?
unemployment
fed
bitcoin
inflation
bitcoin building
bitcoin bay

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Stacker News Live #62: macOS BTC

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 17:28:22 GMT

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We discuss:

Car's pick:

A list of resources for devs looking to learn and build their careers in Bitcoin
- SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

Gig: How nostr can benefit readers and writers
- SN Discussion

For the week of April 7th, 2023.

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Real talk with Jose Burgos

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Car and Jose delve into various topics, exploring the nuances of life, work, and personal growth. They kick off the discussion with the benefits of audio-only podcasting, emphasizing the intimate and engaging nature of the medium. They also touch on the importance of production work, nodding to the unsung heroes behind the scenes. Turning colorful as the hosts discuss the impact of purple lights on the ambiance and mood.

The conversation then shifts to the importance of paying it forward and the value of soft touches in our lives, which leads to a nostalgic look back at growing up and learning life's lessons. Jose discusses the art of spinning plates, relating it to the challenges of maintaining balance in various aspects of life. They share their thoughts on the importance of unchaining oneself from societal expectations and embracing authentic living.

Next, they dive into customer service and its critical role in bitcoin businesses. Focuses on overcoming challenges, developing a solid work ethic, and showing up and doing more. They discuss the pitfalls of ego and how it can be the enemy of progress while stressing the significance of leveling up and always being committed to improvement.

Topics discussed:

audio-only podcasting
production work
purple lights
talking in bits
kobe
pay it forward
soft touches
growing up
spinning plates
unchained
customer service
making hard decisions
k&c cattle
toshi
pleblab
challenges
work ethic
show up and do more
ego is the enemy
level
abc
free water guy

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Stacker News Live #61: Anomalous Activity

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 17:34:26 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

0xB10C profiles anomalous P2P activity on their Bitcoin node theorizing its a single entity in LinkingLion: An entity linking Bitcoin transactions to IPs?
- SN Discussion
The proposal for Route Blinding was merged into the Lightning protocol spec repo following successful interop between CLN and Eclair implementations. In short, Route Blinding gives payment recipients the ability to hide who they are.
- SN Discussion
Robosats Beginners Guide explains how Robosats works, why you might use it, how to use it most privately, and answers common questions.
- SN Discussion
@sourcecreator earns bitcoin as a landlord and explains in detail how they onboard tenants and manage inbound lightning liquidity in Lightning Network use case for efficient stacking.
- SN Discussion
Lightning and privacy researcher, Mutiny Wallet co-founder, and former nostr skeptic, Tony Giorgio, is Embracing Nostr citing non-social media use cases and the developer community as motivators.
- SN Discussion

Car's pick:

The DEA Quietly Turned Apple’s AirTag Into A Surveillance Tool
- SN Discussion
Fold Announces Exclusive Global Partnership With Visa
- SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

Outer Spaces for Curious Beings - Nostr client (and relay) coming soon™️
- SN Discussion

For the week of March 31st, 2023.

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Space talk with Ted Thayer

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Car and Ted cover a diverse range of interesting topics, including space exploration, the Starship rocket from SpaceX, the Kardashev scale, and the Apollo missions. They also discuss the impact of Earth's resources on our planet and the potential for utilizing Bitcoin. Maximizing value in all areas of life and the significance of honesty and humility in startup building are emphasized. They also delve into the Austin startup culture, common mistakes made by entrepreneurs, recent events like SXSW, and developments in space exploration.

Topics discussed:

space x
earth resources
mars
starship
apollo missions
low earth orbit
moon
neil armstrong
orbital docking
kardashev scale
building startups
startup mistakes
value props
building on bitcoin
being rigorous
austin startup culture
humbleness
honesty
maximum value
sxsw
boca chica
united launch alliance
blue origin

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Stacker News Live #60: Multiplicity

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:00:00 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

Ben Carman analyzed zaps on nostr and discovered 95% of zaps are to custodial wallets.
- https://twitter.com/benthecarman/status/1638006709741289474
- SN Discussion
Balaji, most recently the author of The Network State, bet $1m that Bitcoin's price will reach $1m per Bitcoin in 90 days. tldr: most US banks are insolvent, regulators hid their insolvency, the FED is "printing" them into solvency, the CBDC trap is set (ie banks consolidating), smart money will move into Bitcoin faster than ever.
- https://twitter.com/balajis/status/1636827051419389952
- SN Discussion
The Cultural Impact of Paper Wallets is Going to Be Huge suggests Bitcoin paper wallets will someday be hunted for like treasure. I mean … why not?
- SN Discussion
@DarthCoin, never breaking from character, is unhappy with Bitkit not fixing bugs in their lightning wallet. After being banned from BitKit's telegram group, DarthCoin posted Bitkit John Carvalho - I am calling you out!
- SN Discussion
The mempool became exceptionally full as of yesterday and remains so today with pending txs at ~1GB as of this writing. Transcriptions appear at least partially responsible for the blockchain usage.
- The mempool memory usage is > 1GB

Car's pick:

Chaincode Podcast with Tadge Dryja: Writing the LN paper and working in Bitcoin
- SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

For how long could you keep your lifestyle without any income?
- SN Discussion

For the week of March 24th, 2023.

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Stacker News Live #59: Only Two Beers

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 18:32:53 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

Trust is a Scaling Solution is a collection of essays on trust by futurepaul packaged in a brutal, nostalgic design. Why and who do we trust? Why do we betray trust? How does trust relate to money? Paul provides insight.
- https://trustisascalingsolution.com/
- SN Discussion
Someone exploited a vulnerability in Robosats' on-chain swap feature earning themselves 5m sats. The vulnerability has since been closed, and was apparently caused by a race condition.
- https://nitter.at/RoboSats/status/1635432123648622593
- SN Discussion
LNBits shows you how to make a nostr hardware wallet for $10. They also sell them pre-made with a case for $20.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD6OQPoNlzA
- SN Discussion
Before micropayments were technically possible (ie pre-Lightning), the internet's visionaries dismissed micropayments on the grounds of decision fatigue. Brandon Lucas surveys the history of micropayments and the tech that might change it in Micropayments and the Lightning Network.
- https://brandonlucas.net/posts/lightning/micropayments
- SN Discussion
Most of use now know Silicon Valley Bank has been taken over by the FDIC following a bank run. @felix provides a short explainer in ELI5 – What's happened to Silicon Valley Bank? ☠️.
- SN Discussion

Car's pick:

Tari Labs wins restraining order against Lightning Labs over Taro protocol
SN Discussion

Keyan's pick:

Following SVB's bank run last week the US government stepped in to guarantee the deposits of SVB and any US bank in a similar position allocating two trillion dollars to the effort.
- https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/mar/12/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-no-bailout-janet-yellen
- SN Discussion

For the week of March 17th, 2023.

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Writing talk with Ninja Grandma

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 23:55:49 GMT

Car and Ninja Grandma discuss various topics, including writing, gender in bitcoin, noun classes, and more. They dive into gender in bitcoin, exploring why women fail and how the "masculine frame" plays a role. The discussion then turns to the concept of noun classes, which leads to discussing the life of "the most dangerous man," exploring the fascinating idea behind the nature of good and evil men. Finally, they explore the geography of genius, examining how different places throughout history have been hubs of creativity and innovation.

Topics discussed:

writing
gender in bitcoin
feminine frame
masculine frame
noun classes
chaos
abusive relationships
homeschool
lotr
most dangerous man
command presence
jumping out of airplanes
why women fail at bitcoin
geography of genius

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Stacker News Live #58: Dystopian Chip Implants

Sun, 12 Mar 2023 18:37:41 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

With a few core devs stepping down, it's worth celebrating new Bitcoin Core contributions however small. @ekzyis made their first Bitcoin Core PR, changing a line to interpolate a value rather than hard coding it. It's since been merged!
- https://github.com/bitcoin/bitcoin/pull/27232
- My first bitcoin PR
@DarthCoin Translation Guide
- SN Discussion
Homes are treated like unconditional risk free investments likely because governments promote and support them as such. But might prioritizing the investment nature of housing conflict with their use as, well, housing? Maybe Treating Housing as an Investment was a Colossal, Society-Shattering Mistake makes this case.
- SN Discussion
Roulette is a ubiquitous game many of us have never bothered to learn. @BubeniCZECH schools SN on the basics of roulette and the Martigale system in #1 The Magic of Roulette - Martigale. They've subsequently followed on with 4 other installments.
Most of use now know Silicon Valley Bank has been taken over by the FDIC following a bank run. @felix provides a short explainer in ELI5 – What's happened to Silicon Valley Bank? ☠️.
- SN Discussion

Car's pick:

Bitcoin at SXSW
SN Discussion
Apple will popularize chip implants. Here is how.
SN Discussion

and why it's chaos right now in Austin for SXSW. For the week of March 12th, 2023.

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TabConf talk with Michael & Brandon

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:30:00 GMT

Car, Michael, and Brandon discuss TABConf, a technical Bitcoin conference that will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, from September 6th to 9th, 2023. They discuss how community conferences like TABConf provide the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from the experts. They discuss the importance of workshops, panels, and villages and the value of live-coding sessions and hackathons. They also touch on pay-to-play and nepotism in the conference industry and how TABConf aims to be an inclusive and accessible event for all.

Topics discussed:

tabconf
atlanta
github
villages
live-coding
community conferences
pay to play
nepotism
ordinals
nostr
zebedee
workshops
panels
atlanta bitdevs
builders day
hackathons
terminus
georgia housing market
atlanta trees

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Stacker News Live #57: Airbnb Bros

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 01:03:39 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

Many of us are anticipating marketplaces on nostr and Nostr Market is an early attempt at one. To place an item for sale, tag a note with #nostrmarket and your listing will appear on Nostr Market.
- Nostr Market
- SN Discussion
The late stage capitalism meme would have you believe civilization's progress isn't just stalling but rapidly declining. @tomlaies counters with Late Stage Capitalism? We're just getting started! The cited data suggests global well-being is at all time highs and that we are - hopefully - in "early stage capitalism."
- Late Stage Capitalism? We're just getting started!
Build on L2's Core Lightning community is live! Blockstream's first Build on L2 community is filled with their resident wizards and is a cool blend of Twitter and Slack's UX.
- https://community.corelightning.org/home
Steelmanning is the act of making the strongest possible argument for something you disagree with. @Anonomoto challenges us to do this with Ordinals and implicitly Inscriptions.
- Steelmanning Ordinals Challenge
Bluewallet "nightmare" news? No problem, DarthCoin, come to help
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/147162

Car's pick:

TBD Launches C=, a Lightning Service Provider
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/146215
Ghost Checkout with Mash (No Account Needed)
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/144675

Keyan's pick:

Lightspark Announces Xapo Lightning Network Partnership
- SN Discussion:

Trust talk with Paul

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:35:39 GMT

Car and Paul engage in a thought-provoking conversation highlighting the critical role of trust in technology and society. Their discussion covers many topics, including scaling solutions, proof of work, faith, betrayal, Christianity, OP_VAULT, Taproot, selective disclosure, forgiveness, patriotism, and the workings of intelligence agencies like the CIA and NSA. Their conversation provides valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of trust, its impact on technology and society, and its indispensable role in social structures, enabling a comprehensive understanding of this concept's intricate complexities.

Topics discussed:

trust is a scaling solution
pow
faith
reliance
betrayal
broken trust
christianity
trustworthiness
op_vault
inscriptions
taproot
4mb
bitcoin soft forks
nostr
early twitter
bitswarm
decentralize wins
nashville
mutiny
zaps
social payments
selective disclosure
bolt12
lnurl
npubs
flow 2.0
zeroconf channels
voltage
prisoner's dilemma
grace
cia
nsa
a measured approach
patriotism
subjective point of views
age of aquarius
chatgpt
operating systems
her

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Stacker News Live #56: Booger

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 22:55:03 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

Blastr blasts your nostr events to most known public relays. If you want to make sure your nostr content is seen, add wss://nostr.mutinywallet.com to your relay list.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139358
Blue Wallet is sunsetting their custodial lightning wallet, lndhub.io. Users have over 2 months to move their sats from lndhub.io to another, preferably non-custodial wallet. Note: this announcement only affects use of their custodial lightning wallet and not their bitcoin wallet or lndhub software you self-host.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/142375
The latest Bitcoin Core developer to step down amid Craig Wright's latest frivolous lawsuit is MarcoFalke.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141322
Apparently bitcoiners hate carless cities? I probably missed a twitter thread somewhere, but I agree with @mallardshead. Cars suck on dimensions bitcoiners care about: KYC, privacy, over-powered law enforcement, and debt slavery. Cars are amazing machines, but have they become more central to modern life than they deserve?
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139878
Introducing Flow 2.0: A New LSP Focused on Just-In-Time Liquidity
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141920
Car's pick: KYC Bitcoin: Individuals are on Lists
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/139736
Meta: booger: A nostr relay
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/141320

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Creative talk with PlebPoet

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:00:00 GMT

Car engages in a dialogue with PlebPoet, where they delve into the realm of writing by examining the concepts of self-perception and creative identity. In addition, they explore other subjects such as artistic inspiration, open-source craftsmanship, and the motivation behind PlebPoet's debut book on her grandfather, Leon Sutterfield.

self-perception
writing flow
valentine's day florists
identity
creative types
bitcoinnews.com
arts & crafts
san antonio bitcoin club
leon sutterfield
family
zines
spirituality & openness
tapping into frequencies
staying present
grandparents
reflecting on liberalism
open source crafts
nostr
pleblab
ordinals
church
musicals

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Stacker News Live #55: Finally we get bookmarks!

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 17:32:57 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

The SEC's crack down on staking protocols threatens the casino-side business of many centralized exchanges (CEX). @mallardshead argues companies like Coinbase can't survive the loss of this revenue in Coinbase, Kraken, Binance-->their business models don't work anymore.
- SN Discussion: Coinbase, Kraken, Binance-->their business models don't work anymore.
Bitcoin Optech Newsletter #238 covers the bitcoin-dev mailing list's recent discussion around Ordinals, both moving them offchain and making it more straightforward to put them onchain, and some of the flaws in certain multiparty protocols as they relate to fees.
- SN Discussion: https://bitcoinops.org/en/newsletters/2023/02/15/
Next version of Damus will let you earn sats directly on posts.
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/134906
Sunday Survey: Are you on nostr?
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/135179
Riots erupt in Nigerian cities as bank policy leads to scarcity of cash
- SN Discussion: https://stacker.news/items/137553
Car's pick:
- Sign up for the Mutiny Wallet Waitlist via Email or Nostr

and why Car is saying bye to his dog this week. For the week of Feb 17th, 2023.

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Founder talk with Francisco Chavarria

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 01:35:32 GMT

Car talks with Francisco Chavarria of Yopaki. During their conversations, they explore the world of Bitcoin by discussing the concept of bitcoin-only exchanges in Mexico. Additionally, they delve into a variety of other topics, including Yopaki, the growing tech hub of Latin America, and the bustling startup scene in Silicon Slopes.

aztec empire
peso
yopaki
building in stealth
remittance payments
financial system of mexico
dca bitcoin
guadalajara, mexico
chilango
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silicon slopes
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Stacker News Live #54: I am John Malkovich

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 16:01:31 GMT

Join Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News top posts, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers.

We discuss:

UK courts are allowing Craig Wright to sue bitcoin core developers.
- https://stacker.news/items/132315
To maintain and maximize anonymity, Sivers proposes you create a persona, a fake but complete and believable identity.
- https://stacker.news/items/134078
Breeze announced their Lightning as a Service SDK.
- https://stacker.news/items/133703
The popular game word guessing game, Wordle, has been cloned and made available as a nostr bot named Cowdle.
- https://stacker.news/items/133396
Nostr sucks: A contrarian viewpoint attempts to start a discussion around the flaws in nostr's design.
- https://stacker.news/items/131593
Car's pick
- Starting Fresh

and why Car is talking about Benjamin Button this week. For the week of Feb 10th, 2023.

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Macro talk with Brandon Keys

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 22:52:58 GMT

Car talks with Brandon Keys of Green Candle Investments.

Mexico talk with Maciej Cepnik

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:22:35 GMT

Car talks with Maciej Cepnik of Bitrefill.

Founder talk with Ben Price

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 12:00:00 GMT

Car talks with Ben Price of The Bitcoin Company.

Privacy talk with Tony Giorgio

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:43:51 GMT

Car talks with Tony Giorgio of Mutiny

Founder talk with Jestopher

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 18:44:46 GMT

Car talks with Thomas Jestopher of Amboss.

2022 Year in Review with Vlad Costea

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 05:53:29 GMT

Car talks 2022 Year in Review with Vlad Costea.

Pleb talk with Casey

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:05:11 GMT

Car talks with Casey

Pleb talk with William

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 22:33:45 GMT

Car talks with William

Pleb talk with John

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:31:20 GMT

Car talks with John

Pleb talk with Tristan

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 01:05:57 GMT

Car talks with Tristan

Pleb talk with June

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 20:41:44 GMT

Car talks with June.

Pleb talk with Renata

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 02:24:16 GMT

Car talks with Renata.

TABConf Mixtape Vol 2: Sound Bites from TABConf

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 18:57:15 GMT

Car heads to TABConf in Atlanta and records a travel pod.

TABConf Mixtape Vol 1: PlebDev Panels

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 20:36:08 GMT

Car heads to TABConf in Atlanta.

Pleb talk with Ge

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 01:51:45 GMT

Car talks with San Antonio Bitcoin Club co-founder Ge.

Pleb talk with Clinton Rarey

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 21:11:40 GMT

Car talks with Austin City Council candidate district 1 Clinton Rarey

Pleb talk with Erika

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 08:04:27 GMT

Car talks with Erika.

Pleb talk with Alex

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:36:08 GMT

Car talks with Alex.

Pleb talk with Mary

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 18:35:41 GMT

Car talks with Mary.

Pleb talk with Michael

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:28:29 GMT

Car talks with Michael.

Pleb talk with Austin

Thu, 11 Aug 2022 04:30:55 GMT

Car talks with Austin.

Pleb talk with Casey

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 05:38:16 GMT

Car talks with Casey and Super Testnet drops by to help with the math stuff.

Pleb talk with Keyan

Sun, 31 Jul 2022 19:42:47 GMT

Car talks with Keyan.

Pleb talk with Jose Burgos

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 11:26:09 GMT

Car talks with Jose Burgos.

Pleb talk with Super Testnet

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:33:27 GMT

Car talks with Super Testnet.

Pleb talk with Tristan

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:05:25 GMT

Car talks with Tristan. They discuss Draper X and PlebLab. We also dive into disney woke culture, education system and why you can still get cancelled holding bitcoin.

**topics:
**- how car met tristan
- fist bumping drapes
- pleblab
- secret societies
- stanley kubrick
- bitcoin miami
- jfk
- disney woke culture
- interviewing at ibm
- presenting in miami
- bitcoin conference in amsterdam
- dating goth girls
- woke ideologies
- repping the tom selleck mustache

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Pleb talk with Constantin

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:55:41 GMT

Car talks with Constantin.

Pleb talk with Bitcoin Wife

Sat, 28 May 2022 23:11:01 GMT

Car talks with Bitcoin Wife

Pleb talk with Topher

Thu, 26 May 2022 02:10:43 GMT

Car talks with Topher.

Thriller Lightning: Dusty

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:20:44 GMT

Car talks with Dusty.

Thriller Lightning: Kyle Murphy

Sat, 21 May 2022 04:28:24 GMT

Car talks with his best friend Kyle from Pleb Lab. They discuss building around chaos and the hardships of fostering community. We also dive into lightning ventures, falling in love and growing in the next phases of our lives.

Pleb talk with John Zaprite

Thu, 19 May 2022 03:33:13 GMT

Car talks with John Zaprite

Pleb talk with Texas Slim

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 01:57:09 GMT

Car talks with Texas Slim

Pleb talk with Super Testnet

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 05:16:47 GMT

Car talks with Super Testnet

Pleb talk with Cooper

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:22:01 GMT

Car talks with new Austin bitcoiner Cooper

Pleb talk with Kyle Murphy

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 19:33:52 GMT

Car talks with local Austin bitcoiner Kyle Murphy

Pleb talk with Tesla Liberty

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 03:51:26 GMT

Car talks with local Austin bitcoiner Tesla Liberty.

Thriller Lightning: MoonBase V - Thomas Johns

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:43:47 GMT

This week we have on Thomas Johns. Car and Thomas talk about coming into the bitcoin industry as a startup. They also discuss MoonBase V and some of the hard problems Thomas is trying to solve around the legacy payment systems.

Pleb talk with Michael Atwood of Oshi

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 02:02:08 GMT

Remy talks with local Austin native Michael Atwood of Oshi.

Thriller Lightning: Lightning Escrow - Super Testnet

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 23:03:09 GMT

This week we have on Super Testnet. Car and Super talk about Christianity and what it means to them in their lives currently. They also discuss the life of a Bitcoiner while being a Christian.

Pleb talk with Matt

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:18:02 GMT

Join Car as he talks with local based af Austin bitcoiner Matt.

Pleb talk with Ge

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 03:39:54 GMT

Join Car as he talks with local Austin/San Antonio bitcoiner Ge.

Talking shop with Remy Leibow

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:14:54 GMT

Car talks with Remy Leibow. Thriller Bitcoin new writer/podcaster.

Thriller Lightning: Lightning Escrow - Kyle Murphy, Super Testnet and Tristan Bietsch

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:47:51 GMT

This week we have on Lightning Escrow: Kyle Murphy, Super Testnet and Tristan Bietsch come on the show to tell us about their new project about to launch on January 6th at the Austin Bitcoin Club. They also discuss Online Casino, HODL Contracts, Building on Bitcoin, VC funding and PlebLab.

Thriller Lightning: Pleb Lab - Kyle Murphy, Anthony Ronning, Ben Carman and Car González

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 06:39:20 GMT

This week we have on Pleb Lab: Kyle Murphy, Anthony Ronning, Ben Carman and Car González come on the show to tell us about the Pleb Lab Bitcoin Accelerator and the Bitcoin project/dev scene that flourished in 2021. We also discuss what Pleb Lab means to Austin, great Bitcoin migration to Austin and what we still need to build in our backyard.

Thriller Bitcoin: Kangle of Gumdrop

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 13:16:21 GMT

In this episode Car talks with Kangle Lin of the recently acquired Gumdrop. They discuss his journey selling his first company and how he fell down the Bitcoin rabbit hole.

Talking in Bits: All They Want To Do Is Take Your Money

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:46:15 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week discussing Compass Mining and the next generation bitcoin wallets.

Thriller Lightning: Fountain Founder Oscar Merry

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:01:39 GMT

This week we had Oscar Merry come on the show to tell us about his amazing app Fountain. We discuss Podcasting 2.0 and also go deep on what he sees Fountain becoming long term.

Talking in Bits: If Bitcoin Fails, Goodness Fails

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:00:00 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week discussing the Strike implementation on Twitter and its after effects.

Talking in Bits: There Can Only Be One Winner

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 23:01:39 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week discussing the impending dollar collapse and forces it upends around it.

Thriller Lightning: Oshi Founder Michael Atwood

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:03:33 GMT

This week at the Austin Bitcoin Club offices in downtown ATX we had Michael Atwood stop by to tell us about his amazing app Oshi.

Hal Finney Trailer

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 03:14:09 GMT

Hal Finney is one of the first bitcoin contributors. He also received the first bitcoin transaction from bitcoin's creator Satoshi Nakamoto.

Talking in Bits: Fiat Incentivizes Bulls*!t

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 18:28:26 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week with fire when they discuss the manipulations of fiat currency.

Talking in Bits: Bitcoin is Bitcoin

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week with a whole lot of Bitcoin talk around El Salvador and Bitcoin Day.

Talking in Bits: Wen Suddenly?

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week with a whole lot of Lightning talk.

🎧 Thriller Insights - S5EP02: El Salvador's Bitcoin Revolution

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:45 GMT

History will be made as El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.

In El Salvador over 70% of the population doesn't have a bank account.

Fostering tangible prosperity (educational value you can feel and touch.) this is what will guarantee the conditions of stability and economic change for the people in El Salvador.

Ultimate solution Bitcoin provides is better jobs and investments for the generations that are growing up now.

The day before bitcoin is officially declared legal tender in El Salvador, the president announces…

Thriller Insights: El Salvador's Bitcoin Revolution

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT

History will be made as El Salvador becomes the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. Car discusses the impact it had on the Bitcoin world today & for the future of El Salvador.

Thriller Lightning: Lisa Neigut of Blockstream

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Lightning Developer Lisa Neigut has an amazing story to tell. She is daring and provocative in the best way when she talks about Bitcoin and Lightning. She currently is an open source software developer at Blockstream.

🎧 Thriller Lightning - S1EP02: Lisa Neigut of Blockstream 🌀

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:27:51 GMT

One on One:This past weekend at BitBlockBoom I had the opportunity to speak with Lisa Neigut, also known as nifty.nei in the bitcoin space. She is daring and provocative in the best way when she talks about Bitcoin and Lightning. She also has the best stories to tell, she currently is an open source software developer at Blockstream.If you enjoyed this show check out our online publication at

https://www.thrillerbitcoin.com

"If you enjoyed listening to this episode and you want a really easy way to support Thriller Lightning, why don't you…

Talking in Bits - S1EP33 - Refresher On The Bitcoin Basics II

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:30:41 GMT

Bit by Bit…we go back to the basics round 2. They discuss bitcoin to mining and lightning and everything in between.

If you enjoy Talking In Bits you can help support the show by doing the following:

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For Podcast Lightning Listeners

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Talking in Bits: More Of The Basics

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:30:00 GMT

Ben and Jose come back this week with a second refresher course on Bitcoin & Mining basics a great episode for recently "Orange Pilled" Bitcoiner in your life.

Talking in Bits: Refresher On The Bitcoin Basics

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:25:00 GMT

Ben and Jose give a refresher course on Bitcoin & Lightning basics a great episode for the recently "Orange Pilled" Bitcoiner in your life.

Talking in Bits - S1EP32 - Refresher On The Bitcoin Basics

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 16:20:44 GMT

Bit by Bit…we go back to the basics. We go from what is Bitcoin, to multi-sig, and everything in between.

If you enjoy Talking In Bits you can help support the show by doing the following:

Talking In Bits: YouTube ChannelTalking In Bits Website: Anchor

Twitter: @DeFBed and @BenMercedesiiInstagram: @tillmydefbed and @benmercedesii

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Thriller Bitcoin: A Scenario

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:59:43 GMT

A very real story that could be unfolding before our very eyes.

Birth Bitcoin Death - S5EP01: Thriller Premium is Moving off Substack!

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:41:54 GMT

We are an Independent Bitcoin Publication operating on a Donation Only Model. Not beholden to anyone. Bitcoin frees humanity from the shackles of a centralized monetary system, untouchable by governments, where value could be transmitted without corruption. Bitcoin is freedom.

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Birth Bitcoin Death - S5EP01: Thriller Premium is Moving off Substack!

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 18:18:38 GMT

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Thriller Lightning: Stacker.News Founder Keyan

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:00:00 GMT

Local Austinite and Lightning Developer keyan has been slowly building something pretty amazing on Lightning, it's called Stacker.News and it's the future of media on Lightning.

🎧 Thriller Lightning - S1EP01: Stacker.News Founder keyan 🍏

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:10:31 GMT

Local Austinite and Lightning Developer keyan has been slowly building something pretty amazing on Lightning, it's called Stacker.News and it's the future of media on Lightning.

Like Slashdot, Digg, Reddit and Hacker News before Stacker.News is the next generation on how we will interact with media in a world embedded with Lightning. Stacker.News is described as, "A Lightning powered Bitcoin news site modelled after Hacker News (which is modelled after Reddit). The intent is to create a better place to discuss Bitcoin."

Did we mention its free open source software made with sound…

Thriller Bitcoin: How Austin Became The Bitcoin Mecca of Texas

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:13:54 GMT

Bitcoin Hot Topics

New Crypto Bill in US Congress Is the Most Comprehensive Yet

GOP Lawmaker: Janet Yellen’s Treasury Likely Behind Surprise Crypto Bill

Gary Gensler - The View from the SEC: Cryptocurrencies and National Security

The Jose Burgos Podcast - Car González Interview

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 20:17:44 GMT

I sit down with Car Gonzalez of Thriller Bitcoin and founder of Thriller X Recordings LLC based out of Austin, Texas.

We Talk about:

- Podcasting

- Quality End to End Products

- Absorbing Inspiration

- Reading Books

- Underground Podcasters

- Donation Model

- The Journaling Of Truth …and so much more

If you enjoy The Jose Burgos Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:

Find me on Instagram @tillmydefbed and Twitter @DeFBed and give me a follow!

Make sure to check out what Jose is building over on his YouTube and Podcast Network, Also subscribe to his Podcast

Thriller Rundown: My Friend Confirmed Amazon's Bitcoin Exchange Again and Now I'm Confused

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:24:30 GMT

news coming from Thriller Premium.

5 Good Minutes

Bitcoin Accumulation Phase Nearing End?

chart coming from TradingShot via TradingView

The Hard Truth

Chinese Stocks Crash. So Now China Is Buying Bitcoin?

Thriller Bitcoin: Tesla's Cobalt Child Mining Camps

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 06:27:07 GMT

Bitcoin Frontline

Bitcoin Hot Topics

Bitcoin Whales Start Accumulating

Bank of America Approves Bitcoin Futures Trading for Some Clients

The city of Jackson, Tennessee may soon accept property tax payments in the form of Bitcoin

Jack Dorsey Announces Bitcoin-Focused Business Division at Square

PayPal Ups Limits on Bitcoin Purchases to $100,000 Per Week

Capital Group Division Buys 12% Stake in Bitcoin-Heavy MicroStrategy

Thriller Insights: U.S. Debt Ceiling Default Incoming! Buy Bitcoin!

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 08:33:48 GMT

U.S. Debt Ceiling Default

The July 31st deadline by Congress to either raise or suspend the debt ceiling is becoming the latest political maneuver by Democrats and Republicans to squeeze more money in for their constituents.

Janet Yellen has warned failure to suspend or increase the debt ceiling before the congressional recess in August could risk a default on the nation’s debt. Which she basically has told Congress a “catastrophic” societal collapse will happen if no action is taken.

This is merely a scare tactic by Janet Yellen as she plays a wolf in sheep’s clothing very well. A “catastrophic” economic fallout, is still seen as a very unlikely outcome, she is doing the bidding for the oligarchs and central bankers she represents. They are trying to stay on schedule for the next plandemic.

Coin Analysis

Bitcoin Charts by TradingShot via TradingView

Thriller Bitcoin: Bitcoin Brought Humanity Back to El Salvador

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 08:50:07 GMT

Bitcoin Frontline

Bitcoin Hot Topics

George Soros’ Investment Fund Has Reportedly Started Trading Bitcoin

650 U.S. Banks Will Soon Be Able To Offer Bitcoin Purchases to 24 Million Customers

Mexico’s third wealthiest man, Salinas Plíego revealed plans for Banco Azteca to accept Bitcoin

US Bitcoin Miner Blockware Raises $25M

Bitcoin ETFs Begin Trading in Brazil, Dubai Stock Exchanges

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest Joins the Bitcoin ETF Race / The B Word Conference https://www.thebword.org/c/the-b-word

Thriller Insider: ULtRa $HiT M0nΞY

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 09:21:45 GMT

1. Prologue: How Ethereum Scams Everyone

ETH Premine:

12 Million ETH for Ethereum Developers

60 Million ETH for Ethereum Investors

72 Million ETH at Launch

ETH Total Supply Today: Unknown ?

Best Guess: 112 Million ETH

62% of the Current Supply was PreMined and was distributed before the first ETH Block was mined.

2. The Greatest Ethereum Scam Ever Pulled

3. Introducing Justin Drake

Source: EthHub

The Ethereum Foundation is re-creating The Cantillon Effect on Ethereum. Issuance is inflationary on Ethereum and causes price depreciation of ETH. Justin Drake and the Ethereum Foundation understand this and reply that they will take out supply elsewhere by burning transaction fees (EIP 1559), seemingly unaware of the other ills of inflation, namely the distortion of the capital structure and Cantillon effects. Economic activity, investment, and the capital structure will be distorted to favor the source of the inflation (in ethereum's case that would be Proof of Stake.)

Which is right in line with the Green Finance Movement that is being pushed by all central bankers around the world. The Ethereum Foundation are moving into a world where they govern the entire worlds monetary network. By pushing the DLT-DeFi-Bankless narrative.

4. Ethereum and the continuation of Fiat Currency and Debt Slavery

State Sponsored Attack on Bitcoin is Ethereum

If “The State” cannot feed itself, if it cannot fund itself. If it cannot fund itself, then it cannot perpetrate the crimes it continues to commit.

This is the core of the game.

You and I cannot win a game of monopoly if there is a player who plays the bank. The best we can hope to do is make friends with the banker and join him in screwing everyone else over.

That’s where we are today.

On a Fiat Money standard, the incompetent fools in government (and it’s cronies or affiliates) can continue to fund themselves with the wealth we, and our future generations, produce. They will keep trying to substantiate their existence by getting in the way of free individuals, by robbing 1 Peter to pay 4 Paul’s under the guise or “the greater good”, and when that doesn’t work, they will resort to violence or force to get what they want.

- Aleksandar Svetski

Citations: David Gerard, World Economic Forum - Digital Assets, DLT and the Future of Capital Markets, Hasu - Ethereum Presale Dynamics Revisited, Preston Byrne - Whether Ether is a security, Adriana Hamacher - So, what is the Ethereum (ETH) total supply?, Justin Drake - ETH Peak Supply, Bitcoin and Markets, Pomp Podcast, Keiser Report, Aleksandar Svetski, JW Weatherman

Thriller Insider: Green Swan 2021 Conference Recap

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 07:26:52 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering The Green Swan Conference for the first year, The Bank for International Settlements, Bank of France, International Monetary Fund and Network for Greening the Financial System joined forces to co-sponsor a unique global virtual conference on "How in practice can the financial sector take immediate action against climate change-related risks?".

The conference gathered the four heads of the co-sponsoring organizations, three Nobel Laureates, 15+ current and former central bank Governors and top executives, 25+ senior policymakers and official sector experts, 20+ prominent academics and 25+ senior executives and CEOs from the private sector. They discussed the most feasible and concrete proposals for a more sustainable economy, financial sector and society.

We are reporting on this conference to make sure these elite central bankers are held accountable and we are reporting exactly what is being said about green monetary policy and what exactly is set in motion. We believe the next economic downturn will be discussed and set forth in motion here first. Our hope is to keep you informed.

Prologue: Nomi Prins: How Central Bankers Rigged the World

Green Swan Conference Highlights

NGFS (Network for Greening the Financial System)

The Network’s purpose is to help strengthening the global response required to meet the goals of the Paris agreement and to enhance the role of the financial system to manage risks and to mobilize capital for green and low-carbon investments in the broader context of environmentally sustainable development. To this end, the Network defines and promotes best practices to be implemented within and outside of the Membership of the NGFS and conducts or commissions analytical work on green finance.

Origin of the Network for Greening the Financial System

At the Paris “One Planet Summit” in December 2017, eight central banks and supervisors established the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System (NGFS). Since then, the membership of the Network has grown dramatically, across the five continents

Problems they say we are facing:

Questions Posed at the Green Swan Conference

Central banks and climate change: how to manage expectations, balance actions and communication and contribute to coordinate with other important actors?

Agustín Carstens (BIS), Christine Lagarde (ECB), Yi Gang (People’s Bank of China), Jerome Powell (Federal Reserve Board of Governors), François Villeroy de Galhau (Banque de France; NGFS)

Moderator: Gillian Tett (Financial Times)

Do we take sufficient account of the redistributive impacts of climate change?

François Bourguignon (Paris School of Economics), Mari Pangestu (World Bank) Ann Pettifor (Policy Research in Macroeconomics), Fiona Reynolds (PRI), David Wood (Harvard Kennedy School)

Moderator: Jeffery Yong (BIS)

What are the methods and metrics currently being used to assess climate-related risks in investment decisions?

Remy Briand (MSCI), Herman Bril (Arabesque Asset Management), Olivier Rousseau (Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites)

Moderator: Benoît Mojon (BIS)

Thriller Insider: Bitcoin Miami - Day 2 Recap

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 08:33:04 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering Bitcoin Miami 2021 for the first year, Bitcoin 2021, was the biggest Bitcoin event in history with a sold-out crowd of over 12,000 attendees and honestly seemed like close to 16,000-17,000 thousand that first day.

Bitcoin 2021 will feature a massive collection of the best and brightest minds in the space, dozens of one-of-a-kind BTC activations and the chance to celebrate the world’s best technology with all of your internet friends IRL. Not to mention the dozens of satellite events happening around the city.

Presented by Bitcoin Magazine, is the oldest and most established source of news, information and expert commentary on Bitcoin, its underlying blockchain technology and the industry that has been built up around it. Since 2012, Bitcoin Magazine has provided analysis, research, education and thought leadership at the intersection of finance and technology.

Bitcoin Magazine strives to present accurate, timely and relevant material to the Bitcoin and blockchain communities.

We are thrilled to cover 2 days of this conference and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

Ross Ulbricht Interview

The Bitcoin Macro Landscape

Preston Pysh, Jeff Booth, Mark Yusko, Greg Foss, Trey Lockerbie

The Moral Case For Bitcoin

Guy Hirsch, Robert Breedlove, Jimmy Song, Guy Swann

Bitcoin For Billions, Not Billionaires

Elizabeth Stark, Lyn Alden

One Small Step For Bitcoin, One Giant Leap For Mankind

Jack Mallers

Thriller Insider: Bitcoin Miami - Day 1 Recap

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 08:34:43 GMT

Presented by Bitcoin Magazine, is the oldest and most established source of news, information and expert commentary on Bitcoin. Since 2012, Bitcoin Magazine has provided analysis, research, education and thought leadership at the intersection of finance and technology. Bitcoin Magazine strives to present accurate, timely and relevant material to the Bitcoin community.

We are thrilled to cover 2 days of this conference and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

Picturing The Hyperbitcoinized World

Parker Lewis, Saifedean Ammous, Dan Held, Vijay Boyapati

Fireside: Michael Saylor And Max Keiser

Michael Saylor, Max Keiser

Investing In The Bitcoin Ecosystem

Olaf Carlson-Wee, Tim Draper, Alyse Killeen, Colleen Sullivan, Jeff Kilburg

Bitcoin's Transition To A Multilayer Ecosystem

Wiz

What To Do When Your Country Bans Bitcoin

Alejandro Machado, Boaz Sobrado, Francis Pouliot, Matt Odell, Hector Rosekrans

Banking The Unbanked

Jack Dorsey, Alex Gladstein

Thriller Coin Talk: Bitcoin in June

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 08:01:05 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in June

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Chart by Glassnode

May Market Sell Off…On 19 May 2021, Bitcoin market experienced one of the most significant liquidity events and price draw-downs since Black Thursday in March 2020. The worst of the sell-off on 19 May printed the largest daily candle in Bitcoin history with an intra-day price range of $11,506.

Inflation Is a Dangerous Way to Get Rid of Debt Burdens…Joe Biden’s fiscal plan calls for increasing those taxes on “the rich” and on corporate America to the tune of $3.6 trillion over the coming years. But as an article in The Washington Post (May 28, 2021) pointed out, even if all of Biden’s tax increase proposals were to successfully pass through Congress, their effect in raising federal government revenues would not be fully felt for years ahead.

So, the Biden budget proposal assumes a deficit of $1.8 trillion in fiscal year 2022, based on $6 trillion of government spending (or almost one-third of total planned federal expenditures); and there will be budget deficits for many years after that of at least $1.3 trillion per year. Given the current national debt of over $28.3 trillion, if this were to be the pattern of government spending and borrowing over, say, the next ten years, then, in 2031, the accumulated national debt would reach more than $42 trillion.

Keep in mind…

Rumors of Apple entering Bitcoin & Crypto…more industry news that is circulating around a new position. “The Apple Wallets, Payments, and Commerce (WPC) team is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to lead Alternative Payments Partnerships.”

We have 2021 Bitcoin Conference this month…more bullish news in the Bitcoin space and exciting new companies making their debut. Layer 2 is finally here and its growing at a faster speed.

Research and analysis of the Bitcoin market tells me…

Bitcoin is in for another red month. 3 🔴 Red months in a row which makes July a crucial month to get Bitcoin to bounce back in the green.

Thriller Insider: Consensus 2021 Day 3 & 4 Recap

Sun, 30 May 2021 08:40:33 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering Consensus 2021 for the third year, because Consensus is the singular global conference that brings together entrepreneurs, traders, developers, academics, students and the curious under one roof to explore developments in crypto, collaborate around blockchain initiatives and debate the future of finance.

As CoinDesk’s largest event of the year, this four-day experience will bring together more than 10,000 attendees across a variety of educational panels, workshops, keynotes, fire-side chats, networking experiences and more for an up-close look at the good, the bad, the ups, the downs, the excesses and the optimism of crypto. Featuring the most sought after industry leaders, innovators and analysts, the speaker lineup features enterprise blockchain, crypto startups, policymakers and cross-industry pioneers. Discussing various topics that support the Consensus agenda.

Presented by CoinDesk, a media platform for the next generation of investors exploring how cryptocurrencies and digital assets are contributing to the evolution of the global financial system. Its mandate is to inform, educate, and connect the global investment community through news, data, events and education.

We are thrilled to cover 4 days of this conference and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

Regulation, Banks, Visa, Bitcoin ETF

Brian Brooks, Caitlin Long

Bitcoin, SPACS, Future of Media

Lyn Alden, Tyler Neville

DEFI vs LIGHTNING

Jack Maller and DeFi Bros

Thriller Insider: Consensus 2021 Day 2 Recap

Wed, 26 May 2021 07:09:12 GMT

We are thrilled to cover 4 days of this conference and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

China’s (Blockchain) Superpower Ambitions

Bitcoin Mining in China

2021’s Bull Run from the Front Lines with Michael Saylor & Michael Sonnenhein

Bitcoin Mining and ESG

Thriller Insider: Consensus 2021 Day 1 Recap

Tue, 25 May 2021 07:43:09 GMT

We are thrilled to cover 4 days of this conference and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

A SPECIAL ADDRESS: Dr. Lael Brainard Member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors

FIRST PRINCIPLES: Ray Dalio on Money, Monetary Policy & Bitcoin

Press Release she was reading.

Thriller Coin Talk: Bitcoin Fights Back

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:45:03 GMT

The Institutional Bitcoin Sell Off

This sell-off is historic in magnitude of losses realized by short term holders. STH-SOPR has only dipped this low on three occasions since 2015:

Feb 2018 start of bear market

Nov 2018 bear capitulation

Mar 2020 COVID sell-off

Bitcoin 1st $10K move on a single day!

HODL it’s that simple

Bitcoin Never Dies!

Repo and Reverse Repo Operations

Thriller Insights: A Repeat of 2013 REDUX

Tue, 18 May 2021 04:16:05 GMT

The Impending Dollar Inflation

news coming from Stan Druckenmiller via Student Investment Fund Annual Meeting Keynote & also Steve Hanke via OMFIF

Money supply growth is feeding into economy and Powell’s position is wrong. Wednesday’s headline inflation figure of 4.2% shocked many. The average real GDP growth from 2010 to 2020 was 1.8% per year, the average growth in total money supply (M4) was 6.5% and the average change in the velocity of money was minus 2.5%. Using these values and the Fed’s inflation target, the golden growth rate for M4 is 6.3%.

The average growth rate of M4, which has been 6.5%, slightly overruns the golden growth rate of 6.3%. This has resulted in realized inflation of 1.7%, slightly below target. That the realized inflation rate is, however, a bit below the Fed’s target is not surprising when you recognize that prior to the explosion in the money supply in 2020, the average rate of growth of broad money was very modest from 2010-19. It averaged only 4%, rather than the 2010–20 average of 6.5%.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the growth rate of M4 skyrocketed. By the end of 2020, it was growing at 28.9%, the highest year‐end rate since 1943. Today, it is still surging at 24%. That dramatically exceeds the golden growth rate, a growth rate that would be consistent with the Fed’s inflation target.

Armed with those numbers and the monetarist model for national income determination, it is obvious that April’s year‐over‐year consumer price index inflation rate of 4.2% is simply a harbinger of more to come.

Bitcoin: A Repeat of 2013 REDUX

Bitcoin Charts by TradingShot via TradingView

Pull Back is Imminent in this Bull Run

2012 into 2013 - The Original Double Top

2020 into 2021 - Will it happen again?

More than 110k Bitcoin have been transferred between wallet in only 17 transactions in the last hour.

$Tesla Falls as Musk Continues his Fud Campaign

Thriller Insider: The Fed Is Playing With Fire

Thu, 13 May 2021 08:11:25 GMT

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🎧 Thriller Insider - S4EP17: Ethereal Summit 2021 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 11 May 2021 04:30:14 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering Ethereal Summit for the third year, because Ethereal is a collaboration of technologists, artists, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors engaging directly with the latest developments in Ethereum, blockchain, and decentralization. The conference speaks to a broad community of people who believe that the world can be organized differently.

Organized in a decentralized, more efficient, and democratizing way. Belief this world can be built on a fundamentally new technology - blockchain - which by its nature is a fluid, open, networked innovation. Featuring speakers from the Ethereum Industry, the conference will engage audiences at all levels –…

🎧 Thriller Insider - S4EP16: Ethereal Summit 2021 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 10 May 2021 03:40:38 GMT

Thriller Insights: The Fed's Grand Scheme

Thu, 06 May 2021 07:14:48 GMT

Federal Reserve Leans In….

news coming from Bloomberg

The Fed faces criticism as it wades into climate and equity issues that now concerns them all of a sudden?

Fed weighs handing fintechs more access to its payments system? But what happens to U.S. National banks?

Meanwhile the NYDIG making it really easy to now start allowing allocation into Bitcoin from U.S. National banks.

👀 A Bullish Sign from 2017 ?!?

Bitcoin Charts by TradingShot via TradingView

Could we see a Bitcoin Casino by the end of the year?

Thriller Coin Talk: Bitcoin in May

Sun, 02 May 2021 04:55:23 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in May

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Bitcoin 57% Bitcoin Theory

Research and Analysis via Thriller Premium

Our May low should be 54K this month.

A16z to Launch $1B Crypto Venture Fund…Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is assembling a third crypto venture fund, according to a report Friday in the Financial Times. Andreessen Horowitz‘s (a16z) second crypto fund showed the venture capital firm targeting specific areas to invest in the cryptocurrency space, which launched back in the summer of 2018 focusing on next-generation payments, decentralized finance (DeFi), new monetization models and Web3 (the concept of a decentralized internet).

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday said it would keep the benchmark U.S. interest rate near zero and keep buying assets at a rate of $120 billion a month.…Officials noted that “the sectors most adversely affected by the pandemic remain weak but have shown improvement,” also a change from the prior meeting’s statement. “Overall financial conditions remain suitable, in part reflecting policy measures to support the economy and the flow of credit to U.S. households and businesses,”“Inflation has risen, largely reflecting transitory factors.” (momentary)

SEC Delays VanEck Bitcoin ETF Decision to June at Earliest…The SEC announced Wednesday it was designating a longer deliberative period for the Bitcoin ETF application, saying it needed to ensure it has “sufficient time” to evaluate the proposal. There are 10 active bitcoin ETF applications, including VanEck’s, and the agency is currently looking at three of them. “The Commission designates June 17, 2021, as the date by which the Commission shall either approve or disapprove. The SEC can take up to 240 days to determine whether it will approve or disapprove the ETF application. To date the agency has taken the full 240 days for most of the bitcoin ETF applications it has considered, and then rejected every application.

Keep in mind…

Rumors of Walmart allocating to Bitcoin…Walmart says it will report before market open on May 18. Walmart owning bitcoin will create the ultimate exposure for Bitcoin to blue collar Americans and trigger a global monetary paradigm shift that is long overdue. They generated free cash flow of $25.8 billion for the fiscal year ending Jan 31, 2021, which increased when compared to $14.6 billion for the fiscal year ending Jan 31, 2020. So yes they have a couple billy to put into Bitcoin.

We have both Consensus by CoinDesk and Ethereal Virtual Summit in May…yes both will be online again this year. But we are expected to get some bullish news from both conferences, we can expect to be hearing all sorts of news & announcements from everyone in the industry this month. Ethereal Summit on the 6th & 7th, Consensus 24th - 27th.

Tether now allowed on CoinBase Pro…Coinbase announced Wednesday via a tweet it had decided to again further delay the launch on Coinbase Pro until 6 p.m. PT on May 3. It marks the second time in two days the company has decided to postpone USDT. This is bullish for Bitcoin…for all the reasons we are unable to discuss publicly.

Research and analysis of the Bitcoin market tells me…

Bitcoin is going to soar in May. Get your popcorn ready!🍿

Thriller Rundown: All Roads Lead Back to Bitcoin

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:58:46 GMT

More and more past Bitcoin “holders” are pro Ethereum now.

Why all the sudden change? This has more to do with them shilling to institutional investors than anything else.

"The root problem with conventional currency is all the trust that's required to make it work. The central bank must be trusted not to debase the currency, but the history of fiat currencies is full of breaches of that trust." - Satoshi Nakamoto

🚀 Get Ready for a Bitcoin Explosion in May or a Massive Dump!

chart coming from TradingShot via TradingView

Thriller Insider: Texas A&M Bitcoin Conference 2021 Day 2 Recap

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 01:50:24 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering Texas A&M Bitcoin Conference 2021 for the first year, because Texas is making a significant push to bring the Bitcoin industry into our state. The Texas A&M Bitcoin Conference speaks to a broad community of students, faculty, former students, and the general public about Bitcoin. Featuring speakers from academia and industry, the conference will engage audiences at all levels – from freshman to faculty and beyond.

Discussions will organize into areas including:

economic foundations

underlying technology

business and finance

law/policy/regulatory landscape

Presented by the Mays Innovation Research Center, this conference lives into the center’s mission to understand innovation and how it benefits society, and to distribute this knowledge broadly to students, scholars, policymakers, and the public. The conference aims to host a healthy debate on the current state and future of Bitcoin.

We are excited as hell to cover this conference this year and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

Economics of Bitcoin: Hagen Kim, Parker Lewis

Crypto Hedge Funds: Travis Kling, Jesse Proudman

The Bitcoin Protocol: Jimmy Song, Michael Flaxman, Parker White, J. Maurice Rojas

Thriller Insider: Texas A&M Bitcoin Conference 2021 Day 1 Recap

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 02:51:45 GMT

Discussions will organize into areas including:

economic foundations

underlying technology

business and finance

law/policy/regulatory landscape

We are excited as hell to cover this conference this year and bring you all the latest highlights.

Highlights

Bitcoin 101: Dan Held

Bitcoin and Corporate America: Michael Saylor

Bitcoin as an Asset Class: Ray Dalio, Joe Dowling, and Britt Harris

Crypto: Views from the Fed and Silicon Valley: Tim Draper and Rob Kaplan

🎧 Thriller Insights - S4EP19: Bitcoin Pump on $COIN Debut

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:14:16 GMT

Coinbase Closes First Day of Trading Down 14% From Debut Price

news coming from Decrypt

Coinbase went public today, debuting on Nasdaq at $381 per share.

It shot up to $424 before tumbling to $310, and ended the day at $328.

That’s still 31% higher than its reference price.

Coinbase wrapped its first day of public trading on Nasdaq with a share price of $328.

It’s down 14% from its debut at $381, but still up 31% from the reference price of $250.

The public debut of $COIN marks an important moment for the crypto…

Thriller Insider: Bitcoin Enters The Geopolitical Stage

Sat, 10 Apr 2021 10:35:10 GMT

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🎧 Thriller Rundown - S4EP21: Coinbase IPO Worth Buying?

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 03:59:20 GMT

Coinbase Direct Listing Reportedly Scheduled for April 14

Coinbase could debut on the Nasdaq on April 14, but the date is fluid, according to a report.

news coming from Bloomberg

Coinbase Global Inc., the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said it’s planning to make its trading debut on April 14 under the ticker, “COIN” The company’s registration statement for the listing has been declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission,

The direct listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market had earlier been pushed back from March.

As with other…

🎧 Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP25: Bitcoin in April

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 05:57:44 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in April

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Bitcoin Market Health

Charts via Glassnode Studio

The network difficulty is a relative measure of how hard it is to mine a new block for the Bitcoin blockchain. Meanwhile, simultaneous rising hash rate and mining difficulty suggest that miners are continuing to allocate a record number of resources to secure and invest in the network.

With the hash rate currently at record levels of around 170 EH/s, the difficulty adjustment, which occurs every 2016 blocks, makes sure that the time…

🎧 Thriller Insights - S4EP18: Bitcoin 50/50 Turn

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 02:47:50 GMT

Bitcoin Bitcoin Bitcoin

news coming from Glassnode

The Bitcoin market has continued to consolidate between $53.6k and $61.5k as announcements of further Bitcoin adoption come out from traditional finance giants Morgan Stanley and Visa. Morgan Stanley has launched access to three bitcoin investment vehicles, available for their high net worth clients and investment firms. Visa has also followed the Mastercard lead in the path to enabling bitcoin purchases via the Visa network. Bitcoin becomes harder to ignore at an increasing rate.

Bitcoin Channel Up

Bitcoin Charts by TradingShot via TradingView

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Thriller SXSW: The Coming US Digital Dollar

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 06:03:51 GMT

Digital Dollar Would Have to Coexist With Cash: Fed Chairman

Jerome Powell today said that a central bank digital currency (CBDC) wouldn’t remove the need for physical cash.

news coming from Tim Copeland via Decrypt

US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell today indicated that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), such as a potential “digital dollar”, wouldn’t replace cash.

The Fed is still researching a digital dollar.

“One of the three key principles highlighted in the report is that a CBDC needs to coexist with cash and other types of money in a flexible and innovative payment system,”

CBDCs are different from decentralized digital assets like Bitcoin because they are controlled by one entity: a central bank.

CBDCs have two basic designs: “retail” for peer-to-peer payments, and “wholesale,” intended for banks to buy and sell financial assets and to replace Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) systems.

VanEck's Bitcoin ETF Application Published By SEC

news coming from Scott Chipolina of Decrypt

The Satoshi Standard is Near: Visa Is Working to 'Enable Bitcoin Purchases’

news coming from Andrew Asmakov of Decrypt

Checkout all the SXSW Music at: SXSW Channel on YouTube

Thriller SXSW: Bitcoin Fixes This

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 02:19:19 GMT

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Thriller SXSW: Stimulus Bitcoin Bump

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 01:52:31 GMT

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🎧 Thriller Insights - S4EP17: 2 Trillion Reasons to Buy Bitcoin

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 05:33:23 GMT

$2 Trillion Stimulus Package Passed, President set ✍️ to sign on Friday.

The House voted 220-211 on Wednesday to approve the Senate's revised version of President Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, sending the bill to Biden's desk to be signed.

It includes $1,400 stimulus payments for most taxpayers; $300 weekly federal jobless aid through early September; funding for vaccine distribution and testing; an expansion of the child tax credit; and a pot of money for state and local governments.

The measure is the sixth major coronavirus relief bill Congress has authorized in a year, bringing the total sum…

Thriller Insider: The Satoshi Standard

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:41:40 GMT

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Thriller Rundown: MicroStrategy Continues Building Warchest

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 04:25:13 GMT

MicroStrategy Snaps Up Another $10 Million in Bitcoin

MicroStrategy now holds a total of $4.4 billion Bitcoin, although it only paid about half that for the stash.

news coming from Tim Copeland via Decrypt

MicroStrategy has purchased a further $10 million in Bitcoin. This is the latest in a string of Bitcoin buys, as the firm continues to add to its $4.4 billion warchest. MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor announced today that the firm has bought 205 Bitcoin for around $10 million. It paid an average price of $48,888 per coin. This is not including the 328 Bitcoin it purchased for 15 million on March 1st.

$1 billion in Bitcoin last month, now has a total of 91,064 Bitcoin. It has paid a total of $2.19 billion.

February 25, the firm announced that it had purchased 19,452 Bitcoin

$1.026 billion at the time, at an average price of $52,765 per BTC. It did so by offering even more convertible notes, this time at 0% interest.

I saw this Bitcoin Chart now I am unable to see it…so I am just going share it

chart coming from TradingShot via TradingView

Why Investors are Slowly waking up to Bitcoin

🎧 Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP24: Bitcoin in March

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 06:45:00 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in March

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Bitcoin Market Health

Bitcoin’s hashrate hit new high in February.

Bitcoin’s hashrate has hit a new all-time high over 160 million TH/s, and while it has since dropped slightly. As the price of Bitcoin kept on rising, miners seemingly bet more on mining equipment and added more hashrate to the network. The figure is bullish as hell.

According to Stock to Flow we should be at 66K-69K in March.

BTC Past in Repeat?
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Thriller Rundown: Tether Bomb is Dismantled

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 05:08:02 GMT

NY AG’s $850M Probe of Bitfinex, Tether Ends in an $18.5M Settlement

In a closely watched case with wide-ranging implications for the crypto market, Tether has admitted no wrongdoing and will provide reports on USDT’s reserve composition for two years.

news coming from Nikhilesh De via CoinDesk

In a statement, New York Attorney General Letitia James said, “Bitfinex and Tether recklessly and unlawfully covered up massive financial losses to keep their scheme going and protect their bottom lines. Tether’s claims that its virtual currency was fully backed by U.S. dollars at all times was a lie.”

The settlement may help resolve, one way or another, a question that has long bedeviled the entire $1.6 trillion global cryptocurrency market. By requiring Tether to provide a greater level of transparency than ever about the backing of its USDT stablecoin – a foundational piece of crypto’s plumbing – the arrangement could replace whispers and conjecture with regular data.

New York’s attorney general sued Bitfinex and Tether nearly two years ago.

Today, they settled for $18.5 million. Tether and Bitfinex have to pay $18.5 million in fines and, perhaps more damaging, cease all trading activities in New York State.

For the next two years, they’ll also be required to submit quarterly reports about how much money they have in their reserves, as well as how they’re working to exclude New Yorkers from their services.

The Attorney General has also mandated that Tether and Bitfinex include information about transfers of funds, along with “verification that Bitfinex and Tether have appropriately segregated client, reserve, and operational accounts.”

Bitcoin Completed a -20% Correction. Buy the Dip?

chart coming from TradingShot via TradingView

What is Behind the Bitcoin Sell Off?

Thriller Snowpocalypse 2021: Bitcoin is Inevitable

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 05:58:28 GMT

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🎧 Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP23: Bitcoin Hits 50K🚀

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 03:27:55 GMT

Bitcoin Chart by Trading Shot via Trading View

“Thriller Podcast” has been around since early 2017 with over 400 bitcoin & crypto episodes broadcasting to over 160 countries. You can listen to all 4 Seasons with all the latest episodes at ThrillerX.com

The release of Thriller Podcast's first audiobook is released. It is called, One Satoshi at a Time: How Bitcoin Will Change The World. Total runtime is just about 3hrs 54min. Please make sure to share with everyone you know.

That’s right head over to BitcoinAudioBook.com to get your copy or listen to it there…

Thriller Rundown: Mastercard Supporting Crypto Not Bitcoin

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 04:14:05 GMT

Mastercard to Support Cryptocurrency Payments in 2021

Mastercard is moving beyond crypto cards to support direct payments in "select cryptocurrencies"—but not Bitcoin

news coming from Jeff Benson via Decrypt

According to a source familiar with the matter, the functionality will see Mastercard customers’ digital currency payments settled in crypto at participating merchants, a first for the financial giant. The company has not yet disclosed which digital currencies it intends to support, or where.

Mastercard will allow customer-to-merchant payments in cryptocurrency this year without the need to settle in fiat.

The announcement makes clear that Mastercard is interested in integrating stablecoins rather than assets like Bitcoin.

Visa has also mulled running cryptocurrencies on its network.

'Very Unlikely' Central Banks Will Hold Bitcoin: ECB President

news coming from Mathew Di Salvo via Decrypt

The European Central Bank’s president, Christine Lagarde, has again made her stance on Bitcoin crystal clear.

Lagarde today reportedly said central banks would not hold the currency in the near future.

But the president did add that a digital version of the Euro could be ready within four years.

The Aftermath of Tesla Buying 1.5 Billion of Bitcoin

Thriller Insights: Hello Bitcoin

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:29:50 GMT

Tesla Buys $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin

Tesla Inc. said Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in bitcoin, the electric-vehicle company also said it expects to start accepting bitcoin as payment for its products soon. Bitcoin prices jumped more than 10% after the announcement.

Tesla disclosed its bitcoin purchase in its latest annual report, saying the move aims to “diversify and maximize returns on our cash that is not required to maintain adequate operating liquidity.” Tesla said a board committee had approved changes to company rules on investments, adding that it can also invest cash in gold bullion and gold exchange-traded funds among other assets. The bitcoin purchase, likely among the largest by a public company, comes after a rally in 2020 when the price more than quadrupled. Tesla is joining a handful of other companies that have disclosed bitcoin holdings.

Tesla Buying Since December?!?

$75000 is a Realistic Target from here. According to TradingShot.

Bitcoin Charts by TradingShot via TradingView

🎧 Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP22: Alt Season Has Returned

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 07:00:34 GMT

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Thriller Insider: MicroStrategy World.Now 2021 Day 2 Recap

Sat, 06 Feb 2021 05:22:57 GMT

Thriller Premium is covering MicroStrategy World.Now 2021 for the first year, because MicroStrategy is the first publicly traded company to invest significant treasury assets in Bitcoin. At World.Now, you'll hear from MicroStrategy Chairman and CEO Michael Saylor, as well as a slate of BTC industry luminaries, as they discuss this groundbreaking treasury reserve strategy. Were excited as hell to cover this event this year and bring you all the latest highlights to keep you up to date in what is going on with the Corporate adoption space of Bitcoin.

Our second day agenda, MicroStrategy interview senior executives from the leading vendors of Bitcoin products & services for corporations. Each interview lasts approximately 25 minutes and cover a broad range of topics. All interviews were conducted by either Michael Saylor (Chairman & CEO) or Phong Le (President & CFO). The goal is at the end of the second day, participants should have familiarity with key elements of Bitcoin strategies, tools & methods necessary to get started, & now know strategic vendors & offerings in the marketplace.

Highlights

Galaxy Digital Presentation with Mike Novogratz

About Galaxy DigitalGalaxy Digital is a diversified financial services and investment management company dedicated to the digital assets and blockchain technology industry. Galaxy Digital's multi-disciplinary team has extensive experience spanning investing, portfolio management, capital markets, venture capital, mining, and blockchain technology. Galaxy Digital currently operates four distinct business lines, which include: Trading, Asset Management, Principal Investing, and Investment Banking. Galaxy Digital's CEO and Founder is Michael Novogratz. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Tokyo, the Cayman Islands (registered office), New Jersey and Hong Kong.

SPEAKERS:

Mike NovogratzCEO, Galaxy Digital

Michael Novogratz is the Founder, CEO and Chairman of Galaxy Digital. He was formerly a Partner and President of Fortress Investment Group LLC. Prior to Fortress, Mr. Novogratz spent 11 years at Goldman Sachs, where he was elected Partner in 1998. Mr. Novogratz served on the New York Federal Reserve’s Investment Advisory Committee on Financial Markets from 2012 – 2015. Mr. Novogratz serves as the Chairman of The Bail Project and has made criminal justice reform a focus of his family’s foundation. He also serves as the Chairman of Hudson River Park Friends, and sits on the boards of NYU Langone Medical Center, the Princeton Varsity Club, Jazz Foundation of America, and Artists for Peace and Justice. Mr. Novogratz received an AB in Economics from Princeton University, and served as a helicopter pilot in the US Army.

Michael J. SaylorChairman and CEO, MicroStrategy

Michael Saylor (michael.com) is the Chairman & CEO of MicroStrategy (MSTR), a publicly traded business intelligence firm that he founded in 1989. He is also the founder of Alarm.com (ALRM), named inventor on 40+ patents, & author of the book “The Mobile Wave”. He founded & serves as trustee for the Saylor Academy (saylor.org), a non-profit organization that has provided free education to 800,000+ students. He is an advocate for the Bitcoin Standard (hope.com). He has dual degrees from MIT in Aerospace Engineering & History of Science.

Kraken Presentation with Jesse Powell

About KrakenFounded in 2011, San Francisco-based Kraken is the largest Bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity and also trading Canadian dollars, US dollars, British pounds and Japanese yen. Kraken is consistently rated the best and most secure Bitcoin exchange by independent news media. Kraken was the first Bitcoin exchange to have trading price and volume displayed on…

Thriller Insider: MicroStrategy World.Now 2021 Day 1 Recap

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:53:27 GMT

Our first day agenda, MicroStrategy provided a concise yet comprehensive overview of the topics corporations needed to address as they develop & implement their Bitcoin strategy.

Topics included:

1. Macroeconomic environment, outlook, treasury & investment strategy 2. Integrating Bitcoin into the Balance Sheet or P&L of public & private companies 3. Financial, Operational, Systems, & Execution Considerations 4. Legal & Regulatory Considerations 5. Accounting, Tax, & Audit Considerations

Highlights

Bitcoin Macro Strategy

Bitcoin as an investment grade, safe-haven treasury reserve asset. Bitcoin is the solution to the store of value problem faced by all corporations & their customers. In this session, we will discuss:

Bitcoin as the emerging dominant monetary network

The pros & cons of other assets as a treasury reserve

The macroeconomic outlook for the coming four years

The history of Bitcoin & structure of the crypto industry

Critical developments this year and outlook for next year

SPEAKERS:

Michael J. Saylor Chairman and CEO, MicroStrategy

Bitcoin Corporate Strategy

Bitcoin can be integrated into the P&L as well as the balance sheet of corporations.

Bitcoin treasury strategy

Bitcoin product strategy

Bitcoin service strategy

Bitcoin for competitive advantage

Bitcoin to avoid solvency challenges

Examples of corporations successfully integrated Bitcoin

Future opportunities & competitive dynamics

SPEAKER:

Michael J. SaylorChairman and CEO, MicroStrategy

Bitcoin Corporate Playbook

A walkthrough of key strategic and operational considerations and associated steps to consider for corporations integrating Bitcoin into a treasury reserve strategy.

Corporate governance

Vendor selection & due diligence

Execution technique

Systems & risk controls

Debt, equi…

🎧 Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP21: Bitcoin in February

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 06:01:55 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in February

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Bitcoin Market Health

We are right where we were in December 2020.

According to Stock to Flow we should be at 44K-46 K

BTC Past in Repeat?

Charts via Glassnode Studio

r/Wallstreetbets effect on the Bitcoin and Crypto Market in February…

SEC already released a note about the Gamestop debacle earlier this week, but it’s piling on with a new letter from its acting chair and commissioners (that includes Hester Peirce, (“Crypto…

Thriller Insider: Davos 2021 - Day 1 & 2 Recap

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 06:45:11 GMT

In 1973 World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab launched the first Davos Manifesto, a set of ethical principles. 50 years after its founding, the Forum has launched a new manifesto. The global economy has undergone a huge transformation in this time, with the rise of big tech, China, wage inequality and ethi cal companies.

Thriller Premium is at it again covering Davos again this year, covering global insights into the impact Crypto & Bitcoin has on wider issues such as responding to Covid-19, restoring economic growth and advancing this new social contract.

Highlights

Resetting Digital Currencies (Option 1)

COVID-19 has accelerated the long-term shift from cash, with an 8% increase in non-cash payments in the euro area in 2020. Meanwhile, central bank digital currencies are emerging, potentially transforming how people use money worldwide.What policies, practices and partnerships are needed to leverage the opportunities posed by the rise of digital currencies?This session is associated with the following projects and initiatives of the World Economic Forum: Digital Currency Governance Consortium, and Reimagining Regulation: Pathways to Digital Currency.

Andrew Bailey

Currently Executive Director Banking and Chief Cashier at the Bank of England. Appointed to current role in January 2004 and has several key responsibilities to fulfil. Member of the Governor's Executive Team, which is the bank's senior management group. Formerly, Research Officer at the London School of Economics, before joining the Bank of England in 1985. BA and PhD, Queens' College, Cambridge.

Glenn H. Hutchins

Chairman, North Island and North Island Ventures; Co-Founder, Silver Lake. Director, AT&T, Virtu Financial and Digital Currency Group; Co-Chair, Brookings Institution and CARE; Member, Executive Committee, Boston Celtics Basketball Team and the Obama Foundation; Member of the Board, New York Presbyterian Hospital and the Center for American Progress. Member, Investment Board, Singapore’s Government Investment Corporation. Formerly: Director and Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, Federal Reserve Bank of New York; served President Clinton during the transition and in the White House as a Special Adviser on Economic and Healthcare Policy. Former: Chairman of the Board, SunGard Data Systems and Instinet; Director, Nasdaq; Director, Harvard Management Company; Co-Chairman, Harvard University’s capital campaign. Co-founded, with wife, the Hutchins Family Foundation which supports the construction of the Obama Presidential Center and has created the Hutchins Center for African & African American Research at Harvard University; the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy at the Brookings Institution; and the Chronic Fatigue Initiative. Published essays on economic and public policy in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Washington Post, Financial Times, Fortune and Foreign Affairs. Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences. BA, Harvard College; MBA, Harvard Business School; JD, Harvard Law School.

Strengthening the Financial and Monetary System (Option 1)

Governments responded swiftly to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing fiscal and monetary support as well as adapting regulatory requirements to this new context. This Leadership Panel assesses the current health of the financial system, identifies potential emerging financial risks resulting from these historic interventions, and reflects on how industries and governments can work together to make key financial institutions more resilient in 2021.

Yi Gang

Governor, The People's Bank of China

PhD in Economics. 1978-80, studies, Department of Economics, Peking University. 1980-86, studied Business Administration, Hamline University; then pursued Doctorate in Economics, University of Illinois. 1986-94, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, then Professor, Department of Economics, Indiana Univer…

Thriller Rundown - S4EP17: How MicroStrategy Won The Decade

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 06:31:05 GMT

MicroStrategy will eventually be among the 5 Big Tech Companies in the World.

Facebook, Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, MicroStrategy, Tesla who makes it out alive in the 2020’s?

news coming from Tim Copeland via Decrypt

MicroStrategy now holds 70,784 Bitcoin in total. According to the filing, the firm's average purchase price at $16,035 per coin. This is higher than it was previously, because the firm purchased new coins. In December, the firm completed its purchase of 29,646 Bitcoin. It managed to do so by raising $650 million in debt securities in order to invest further into Bitcoin.

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Thriller Insights: BlackRock Enters The Bitcoin Market

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 03:40:43 GMT

News reported from Danny Nelson via CoinDesk

A dipping of toes…

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with $7.81 trillion under management, appears to have granted at least two of its funds the ability to invest in bitcoin futures.

Prospectus documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Wednesday indicate that BlackRock Global Allocation Fund Inc. and BlackRock Funds V are at least eyeing bitcoin. They both include the world’s oldest cryptocurrency on their lists of derivative products cleared for use.

BlackRock did not state which commodity exchange it will choose to execute these crypto futures buys. However, the funds may only invest in cash-settled bitcoin futures. CME is the only exchange registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) that offers similar futures products at this time. The filings warn that investments in these futures could carry illiquidity risks due to the “relatively new” market. Regulatory changes, volatility and valuation risks could similarly weigh on the price and thus “adversely impact a Fund.”

The filings appear to mark BlackRock’s entrance into the bitcoin market.

Before Wednesday, the investments giant has never so much as mentioned “bitcoin” in any of its regulatory filings. But that appears to be changing: “Certain Funds may engage in futures contracts based on bitcoin,” the prospectus documents state.

Bitcoin 28K incoming?

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Bearish and Bullish all at once…what is going on?

Thriller Coin Talk: Bitcoin to 75K by March

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 06:02:30 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin Baby…

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How Serious am I about 75K?

News gathered from CoinDesk

Bitcoin is at it again. Last month, the price of the virtual currency quietly breached a new all-time high, cruising well past its prior peak of $19K set in 2017, and has been hovering around $36K at the time of writing. This follows a nearly 90% decline from those previous highs early in late 2018. This Year we have only fallen 20%. In 2013 Bitcoin moved from $240 to $410 in one week, in 2017 moved from $2400 to 4100 in one week and did same thing in 2020 moving from $24000 to 41000 in one week.

Well Quite Frankly these things are bullish for Bitcoin until the next halving.

Institutional buyers and wealthy individuals are still buying Bitcoin Grayscale had its biggest purchase day on the 15th this Month at 700 Million.

Speaking at an online event hosted by Princeton University in New Jersey, Jerome Powell said, “We don’t feel an urge or need to be first” on CDBCs. “Effectively,” Powell continued, “we already have a first-mover advantage because [the U.S. dollar is] the reserve currency.”

Powell estimated it will take “years rather than months” before the Fed releases a CBDC, despite early studies of digital dollar–friendly blockchains at the central bank’s Boston outpost.

Now Elon Musk…

2020 into 2021 - Will it happen again?

2012 into 2013 - The Original Double Top.

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Thriller Insider - S4EP6: All Eyes 100X Altcoins in 2021

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 02:35:50 GMT

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Thriller Insights: Bitcoin, A Repeat of 2013

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 07:30:24 GMT

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A Repeat of 2013…

Bitcoin's parabolic rise during 2013 from $13 to $1,100 caught the attention of the mainstream media and brought many new investors to the market. For those who bought in at the top, the sudden crash to below $700 and the continuing slide downwards to a low of just over $200 by mid-January 2015 hit hard. Many of these people decided to cut their losses and cash out during this period, thinking that it was the end of the road for Bitcoin.

2013: "Becoming next bubble"

2021: "Integrated into financial system"

Lets Talk Tether…

Tether Passage via Dan Held

Bitcoin to 75K by April?

Bitcoin Charts by Bitcoin Jack via Twitter

What to make of all this?

Thriller Rundown: Bitcoin 146K EOY? JPMorgan Thinks So!

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 02:49:34 GMT

JP Morgan Bets Big on Bitcoin

news coming from M. Corey Goldman via The Street

In a research note to clients, analysts at JPMorgan Chase predicted a long-term bitcoin price target of more than $146,000 based on the assumption that the cryptocurrency will grow in popularity as an alternative to gold, which has traditionally been used as an inflation and volatility hedge, as well as protection against a falling U.S. dollar.

“A crowding out of gold as an ‘alternative’ currency implies big upside for bitcoin over the long term,” wrote JPMorgan Chase strategists led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou. However, “a convergence in volatilities between bitcoin and gold is unlikely to happen quickly, and is in our mind a multiyear process.

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“This implies that the above $146,000 theoretical bitcoin price target should be considered as a long-term target, and thus an unsustainable price target for this year,” they said.

US Federal Regulator Says Banks Can Conduct Payments Using Stablecoins

news coming from Nikhilesh De via CoinDesk

Brian Brooks, the Acting Comptroller of the Currency, said in a statement that while other nations have built real-time payments systems, the U.S. “has relied on” the private sector to create such technologies, seemingly endorsing the use of cryptocurrencies – specifically stablecoins – as an alternative to other real-time payment systems.

Brooks has overseen the publication of two other interpretative letters and a number of other crypto-friendly moves during his time overseeing the agency, including a letter telling federal banks they can provide services to stablecoin issuers and store reserves for stablecoins.

Last month, Brooks announced his support of a letter by the President’s Working Group on Financial Markets that outlined how stablecoins should be regulated within the U.S.

President Donald Trump has twice nominated Brooks to serve a full five-year term heading up the agency, including earlier this week. However, it’s unclear whether the U.S. Senate will schedule a confirmation vote. As of press time, it does not appear likely it will do so before President-elect Joe Biden takes office on Jan. 20.

Bitcoin Fighting Regulators 👀

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11th hour?A comment period for a proposed set of rules that would increase reporting requirements for crypto exchanges and minimize blockchain user privacy closed yesterday, with many major crypto firms rejecting the maneuver.

Spearheaded by the U.S. Treasury Department in December, but shaped primarily by the global Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), the set of rules would see exchanges implement know-your-customer (KYC) requirements for transactions sent to unhosted wallet addresses, or addresses that exist outside a centralized or custodial setting.

This would mean many types of personal wallets as well as counterparties to exchanges’ customers would need to be identified. Reporting limits would be set for private wallets that receive more than $10,000 in 24 hours, and record-keeping rules for transactions valued at over $3,000. FinCEN and the Treasury Department claim the increased surveillance will aid criminal enforcement and reduce financial malfeasance.

The proposal was rushed out late on Friday, Dec. 18 – a week before many U.S. employees might expect to break for the winter holiday season – with the Treasury setting…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP19: Bitcoin in January

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 02:24:03 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in January

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Bitcoin Market Health

BTC Past in Repeat?

2016 into 2017

2011 into 2012

2020 into 2021 - Will we see another 30% drop?

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More Institutional money is flowing in 2021…

Grayscale up and over 2 Billy from last year!

Charlie Morris from ByteTree has identified 50 companies, with a surplus of cash. “They are growth companies and aren’t naturally high dividend payers. Their capital-light businesses are so profitable that they don’t need the…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP18: Bitcoin Creates New All Time High

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 04:00:05 GMT

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Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP17: Santa Rally?

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 06:29:32 GMT

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Thriller Insights: Bitcoin Replace Gold’s Value for Years to Come

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 05:59:52 GMT

News gathered from Decrpyt and Bloomberg

JPMorgan Chase: Bitcoin Will Chip Away at Gold’s Value for Years to Come

Strategists at JPMorgan Chase predict that institutional investors are moving from gold to Bitcoin.

Since October, investments in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust grew by $2 billion while gold-backed ETFs lost $7 billion.

If the current trend continues over the coming years, Bitcoin's detrimental effect on gold's price would become much bigger.

However the Chief Global Strategist at Morgan Stanley, Ruchir Sharma, says bitcoin’s rise is more due to the dollar.

“Money printing is likely to continue, even when the pandemic passes,” Sharma says in an editorial for FT. “Trusted or not, bitcoin will gain from widening distrust in the traditional alternatives.”

“Do not assume that your traditional currencies are the only stores of value, or mediums of exchange, that people will ever trust. Tech-savvy people are not likely to stop looking for alternatives, until they find or invent one. And stepping in to regulate the digital currency boom, as some governments are already considering, may only accelerate this populist revolt,” he says.

Other Bullish News…

Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has offered a more positive stance on bitcoin than in comments that made headlines last month.

In a Reddit Ask Me Anything (AMA) on Tuesday, Dalio said he thought bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies had “established themselves” over the last 10 years and were interesting “gold-like asset alternatives” share similarities and differences to gold and various “limited-supply, mobile (unlike real estate) store holds of wealth.” Bitcoin “could serve as a diversifier to gold and other such store hold of wealth assets,” said Dalio. “The main thing is to have some of these type of assets … including stocks, in one’s portfolio and to diversify among them.”

Bitcoin has become the largest bank in the world for the first time, overtaking JP Morgan in market cap after it rose above $18,900.

That gave bitcoin a market cap of $350 billion, an all time high, beating JP Morgan’s $349 billion.

Bitcoin to 21K still?

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Long-Term Holders Are Selling BTC

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Thriller Rundown: BlackRock "Bitcoin Potential for Reserve Currency"

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 09:53:44 GMT

Fink of BlackRock Sees Bitcoin as ‘Global Market’ Asset

news coming from Shaurya Malwa via Decrypt

BlackRock, the world’s largest fund manager with $7.2 trillion in assets, caters to family offices, retail investors, fund managers, and pension funds. And while it has yet to dip its toes in the crypto market, some of the firm’s top executives have previously spoken positively about cryptocurrencies.

The upside predictions are not humble either. Just last month, BlackRock CIO Rick Rieder went as far as stating that Bitcoin could replace gold and was “here to stay,” adding the asset showed incredible staying power and was generally well received by millennials, as opposed to the yellow metal.

Larry Fink, CEO of asset management firm BlackRock, said in a speech at the nonprofit body Council of Foreign Relations earlier this week that Bitcoin had “caught the attention and imagination of many people” and was poised to grow as an asset class.

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The Herd is Still Coming in 2021

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Lookout 👀Stablecoin Bill entered into Congress

news coming from Jeff Benson via Decrypt, Naomi Brockwell of NBTV

Three members of Congress have proposed a bill to regulate stablecoins.

The STABLE Act would hold stablecoin issuers to some of the same standards as banks.

Some cryptocurrency advocates think it will stifle innovation and further marginalize underbanked communities.

It's the dying days of the 116th Congress, which ends on January 3, 2021. Any bills that haven't become law by then will die with it.

But that's still plenty of time to kick the hornet's nest that is Crypto Twitter!

Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib announced the Stablecoin Tethering and Bank Licensing Enforcement (STABLE) Act, which is co-sponsored by Representative Jesús “Chuy” García and Representative Stephen Lynch.

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP16: Bitcoin in December

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 05:27:30 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in December

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Bitcoin Market Health

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FedCoin Revisited…

The International Business Times reports that the Fed “would be open to collaborating with private business on the creation of a digital currency but emphasized that they were not yet making any commitments.”

90% of the investment world seemingly ignored both gold and Bitcoin. Most people believe in the “Fed system,” for if they didn’t, it would already have failed.

Microstrategy was just the first now…

Thriller Insights - S4EP12: PayPal CEO "Believes in Bitcoin"

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 05:01:50 GMT

News gathered from Coindesk, CNBC

PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said bitcoin’s usefulness as a currency will ultimately prevail over the buy-and-hold ethos, in an interview with CNBC Squawk Box on Monday.

"I think that there'll be more and more use cases for cryptocurrencies," that make bitcoin (BTC, +4.55%) more widely accepted, more stable and probably "more valuable" over time.

PayPal will begin allowing users to transact with crypto as a funding instrument across 28 million businesses early next year.

Schulman said central bank digital currency is a global inevitability. As that happens, "you'll…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP15: BlackRock "Bitcoin Could Replace Gold"

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 04:36:34 GMT

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Thriller Insider - S4EP5: A Theory of Hard Digital Assets

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:12:17 GMT

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Thriller Insights: Citibank Analyst Predicting $318K Bitcoin

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 03:09:20 GMT

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A senior Citibank analyst has made a grandiose prediction for Bitcoin in a recent note to institutional clients—even drawing comparisons with the gold market of the 1970s.

This kind of technical analysis is of little value. There is no edge in guessing targets so far in time with TA. All we know is that price is likely to continue going up, and a lot. But readers loves this. What matters here is Citi's clients being exposed to the bitcoin moon scenario.

The 57.13% Bitcoin Theory

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Amazon to Accept Bitcoin?

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP14: Ray Dalio Calls Bitcoin Illegal

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 07:34:44 GMT

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Thriller Insights - S4EP10: Bitcoin Santa Rally

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:49:29 GMT

News gathered from Coindesk, Glassnode, Forbes, ByteTree

Bitcoin had yet another impressive week, starting at $13,712 and finishing up the week at $15,486.

The GrayScale Bitcoin Trust is outperforming gold exchange-traded funds, a trend perhaps driven by institutional investors like family offices, according to a report by JPMorgan analysts that CoinDesk obtained.

“If everyone’s got a digital wallet and CBDCs, which aren’t backed by anything anyway, are de rigueur, then all of a sudden bitcoin looks great. It will assume the role that gold served with regards to legacy money, and all the other…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP13: Bitcoin in November

Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:43:59 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in November

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This study revolves around the importance of the $13,865 level. This is of course what is known to most as the June 26, 2019 High and current Resistance for Bitcoin's uptrend. First of all, believe it or not, Bitcoin has historically only spent 39 days above the $13,865 level! That is roughly only 5 weeks, just over 1 month! And to put things more into perspective, since Bitcoin's last day above $13,865 (January 15, 2018), we have spend 1019 days below it! That alone should be enough to highlight the importance of breaking above the $13,865 for…

Thriller Rundown - S4EP13: Coinbase Launching Crypto Card

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 03:01:39 GMT

Coinbase Expands Crypto Debit Card to US Customers

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase today announced the expansion of its crypto debit card to the US. The card converts crypto held in Coinbase accounts to US dollars whenever it’s used to buy something. Starting today, US customers of the Silicon Valley-based exchanges can join a waitlist for its Visa debit card.

news coming from Robert Stevens via Decrypt

Starting today, customers in the US can join the waitlist for Coinbase Card, a Visa® debit card that allows crypto to be used for payments and purchases online…

Thriller Insights: Gradually Then Suddenly

Sat, 24 Oct 2020 04:26:17 GMT

The Bitcoin Spark

PayPal Adds Bitcoin

PayPal said buy, sell and hold features would be live within the next few weeks but for some users, the features are already available.

PayPal's service does not allow bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies to be withdrawn or deposited. Once you buy the coins, they stay in your account until you sell.

Initially, the service supports bitcoin (BTC), bcash (BCH), ether (ETH) and litecoin (LTC).

Paul Tudor Jones II speaks again about Bitcoin

Paul Tudor Jones said bitcoin's rally is just in the "first inning" and the cryptocurrency is the best inflation hedge.

The longtime trader believes the unprecedented quantitative easing from the Federal Reserve is setting the stage for inflation to make a grand comeback.

"Bitcoin has this enormous contingence of really, really smart and sophisticated people who believe in it," Jones said. "It's like investing with Steve Jobs and Apple or investing in Google early."

Merges and Acquisitions

PayPal Said to Be in Talks to Buy Crypto Firms Including BitGo.

BitGo was the first U.S. crypto firm to secure a broker-dealer approval, transfer agent registration and trust company recognition, allowing it to provide custody and record-keeping services.

Given that the mechanics of PayPal's new crypto offering would in effect make it a custodian, it would explain the company's reported interest in BitGo.

"Talks could still fall apart and PayPal could opt to buy other targets," Bloomberg quoted one of its sources as saying. BitGo CEO Mike Belshe declined to comment on the report. A email to PayPal requesting comment wasn't immediately answered.

Gradually Then Suddenly

charts/info coming from Parker Lewis via Unchained Capital

Things to Consider

Bitcoin is becoming commercialized. Custody-only platforms like Paypal and Robinhood and soon Amazon I am sure, the more likely consumers receive that.

Paypal opening up Bitcoin and Crypto to 26M global PayPal merchants, 346M active users, $222B payment volume. This is more about stablecoins and Millennial & Zoomer growth.

Watch what Square does next before the end of the year to match PayPal

Banks have no choice but to follow acting Comptroller of the Currency guidelines and start to self custody digital assets.

Watch for Amazon next👇

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP12: BITCOIN RISING to 12K

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 04:52:01 GMT

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Thriller Insights - S4EP8: Birth of the CBDCs

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:21:52 GMT

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are receiving more attention than ever before. Yet the motivations for issuance vary across countries, as do the policy approaches and technical designs. We investigate the economic and institutional drivers of CBDC development and take stock of design efforts. We set out a comprehensive database of technical approaches and policy stances on issuance, relying on central bank speeches and technical reports. Most projects are found in digitized economies with a high capacity for innovation. Work on retail CBDCs is more advanced where the informal economy is larger. We next take stock of the technical design…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP11: A Lengthening Bitcoin Cycle?

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 05:16:16 GMT

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Thriller Rundown: Fidelity Loading Up

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 06:42:37 GMT

Fidelity, Vanguard, Schwab Funds Have Been Loading Up on Crypto Mining StocksThree of the largest asset managers are diversifying their funds to hold blockchain stocks, throwing more establishment financial might behind bitcoin’s technology.news coming from Ada Hui via CoindeskThe 10 Largest Investment Management Companies WorldwideSomething to keep in mind, not everyone has taken a seat. 1. BlackRockAUM: $6.84 trillionBlackRock is not just the world’s largest asset manager, but one of the world’s largest financial institutions. The company was founded in 1988 and went public in 1999. The firm has been influential in advancing the growth of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), through its iShares products. iShares now comprise more than a quarter of BlackRock’s assets under management.22. The Vanguard GroupAUM: $6.2 trillionVanguard has become synonymous with the strategy of passive investing, in which money is placed in mutual funds designed to mirror the activity of specific indexes or the broader stock market. Vanguard boasts of low expense ratios for most of its funds. In addition to asset management, Vanguard offers brokerage services, financial planning, annuities, and other services.33. UBS GroupAUM: $3.26 trillionUBS Group has four interdependent divisions that operate around the world. The Switzerland-based firm describes itself as the "only true global wealth manager." About $2.3 trillion is tied up in wealth management versus $903 billion in asset management.44. State Street Global AdvisorsAUM: $3.12 trillionBoston-based State Street is the subsidiary of State Street Corporation. It manages investments for a wide range of institutional clients including non-profits, local governments, associations, and even educational groups.55. FidelityAUM: $3.2 trillionFidelity is an asset manager and a discount broker with more than 27 million customers. It offers an online platform for individual investors to buy and sell securities, and also manages entire portfolios on behalf of clients. In the summer of 2018, it made headlines when it began offering mutual funds with a zero expense ratio and minimum investment requirement.66. AllianzAUM: $2.36 trillionThis German firm is primarily an insurer but operates two asset management divisions: Allianz Global Advisors and PIMCO. By itself, PIMCO has $1.76 trillion under management, which is good enough to also land it on this list.787. JPMorgan ChaseAUM: $1.9 trillionMost people think of J.P. Morgan Chase as an investment bank, but it has a robust asset management business and got $1.3 billion in assets moved from BlackRock as part of a new custody arrangement in 2017.98. Bank of New York MellonAUM: $1.9 trillionThe history of this company dates back to its founder, Alexander Hamilton—perhaps you’ve heard of him. More than 230 years later, BNY Mellon manages investments for individuals and investments in 35 countries.109. Capital GroupAUM: $1.8 trillionThis Los Angeles-based firm was founded all the way back in 1931, making it one of the oldest in the world. It offers more than 40 mutual funds through American Funds Distributors, which is its subsidiary.1110. PIMCOAUM: $1.76 trillionAs mentioned earlier, PIMCO is managed under the same company as Allianz. Although it was acquired by a German company, it is headquartered in California, and it continues to operate as an autonomous subsidiary of Allianz.Bitcoin Heading Towards 11.5K?charts by TradingShot via TradingViewCrypto King John McAfee Arrested and Sued for Shilling ICOsThe US Department of Justice announced that John McAfee is under arrest in Spain and awaiting extradition on tax evasion charges.The SEC has also sued John McAfee, claiming he made over $23 million from touting ICO projects while lying to investors.Subscribe via iTunes or Substack. Also follow on Twitter and Medium."If you enjoyed listening to this episode and you want a really easy way to support Thriller Premium, why don't you head over to Apple Podcasts a…

Thriller Insights: BitMEX, Bitcoin and 3 Missing Men

Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:30:14 GMT

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U.S. regulators and law-enforcement officials brought charges on Thursday against BitMEX, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange that has grown in recent years to be one of the industry’s biggest players.

According to the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, prosecutors accused BitMEX of facilitating unregistered trading and other violations, including “conducting significant aspects of its business from the U.S. and accepting orders and funds from U.S. customers,” as reported by CoinDesk

The news dominated cryptocurrency news headlines and sent traders and analysts scrambling to assess the damage and implications. Some 23,000 bitcoin were apparently withdrawn from BitMEX addresses in a single hour

One of the defendants involved in the BitMEX case went as far as to “brag” that “bribing” regulators in a jurisdiction outside the U.S. cost just “a coconut,” according to a statement by FBI Assistant Director William Sweeney Jr.

“One thing I know with regulators is, if you say things that are antagonistic in discoverable information places, you’re much more likely to be punished than people who do something very similar but keep their nose clean and not say anything and act respectfully,” Weisberger said.

The company has continued with normal operations and has vowed to fight the charges.

What I am thinking…

This has been coming for a while now, and while the charges are heavy and coordinated, we were well aware BitMEX was under scrutiny and it was just a matter of time.

CFTC alleged that BitMEX received some $11 billion in bitcoin deposits and made more than $1 billion in fees, “while conducting significant aspects of its business from the U.S. and accepting orders and funds from U.S. customers.”

This has more to do about controlling price discovery, and the CFTC knows this. Definitely a shot across the bow to overseas cryptocurrency exchanges that might be cutting corners on compliance.

Regulated commodities exchanges in the U.S. also typically offer trading leverage, but the most common bitcoin futures contract, from the Chicago-based CME, only allows positions with about three times the initial money down. Look for an uptick from here on out.

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Bitcoin has declined from $10,900 to $10,400 in the past 24 hours. More than 32,200 BTC (worth around $337 million) has been moved from BitMEX – 19% of the exchange's total funds, according to data source Glassnode. Bitcoin traders continued outflows from BitMEX Friday afternoon.

Open positions in bitcoin perpetuals (futures without expiry) traded on BitMEX have also declined by nearly 22% from $592 million to $462 million, according to data provided Skew, a crypto derivatives research firm.

However, liquidity, as measured by the bid/offer spread, on the exchange remains relatively stable, and the large trades can still be executed at low cost. Bid-offer spreads on other exchanges also remain stable.

Total inflows to exchanges averaged 65,000 bitcoin this last week, so BitMEX withdrawals are adding 25% more liquidity already. More than 65% of the total outflow has been transferred to other exchanges, while the rest into un-hosted wallets.

About 170,000 in Bitcoin or $1.8 billion, had been held in the BitMex wallets, according to Glassnode.

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP10: Bitcoin in October

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 03:16:10 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in October

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

So what does all this information tell us? That as long as the Dollar and Money Supply continue to rise, Bitcoin will most likely stay low and volatile and won't regain August's Highs. We need to see the USD decline again while M1 stays bullish , in order for Bitcoin to get a sustainable boost.

Bitcoin Market Health

Charts via Glassnode Studio

Increase In accredited U.S. investors enter Bitcoin…

Bitwise’s Bitcoin fund brought in $8.9 million, the…

Thriller Rundown - S4EP10: Another Exchange Hack

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 02:15:31 GMT

Over $150M Drained in KuCoin Crypto Exchange Hack.

Over the weekend, a hacker breached KuCoin’s hot wallets absconding with some $150 million in crypto. KuCoin said in a statement that it detected large withdrawals of bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) tokens to an unknown wallet beginning at 19:05 UTC time on Friday. The exchange’s chief executive Johnny Lyu said KuCoin has transferred the remaining funds from compromised wallets to new addresses and momentarily froze customer deposits and withdrawals. While other exchanges including Bitfinex and Tether have blacklisted the stolen funds. An investigation is underway and stolen customer money…

Thriller Insider: The Lost Decade

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 05:57:22 GMT

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Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP9: Bitcoin: A Game of Musical Chairs

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 03:36:21 GMT

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Thriller Insights - S4EP6: Post Labor Day 50/50

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:16:16 GMT

What I am watching…

The Federal Reserve is currently printing more and faster than ever. While the US dollar remains structurally strong relative to other currencies, the ongoing [Quantitative Easing] measures have attracted the attention of investors who may be wary of monetary inflation. Enter old money.

China is likely to reduce its holdings of US Treasury bonds to just under $800 billion from the current level of more than $1 trillion, according to local news outlet Global Times.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Joins the Gold Rush

George Ball, the chief executive of…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP8: Bitcoin in September

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:02:33 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in September.

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Pump to $12800 or dump $11100 in the first half of the month? Similar to June & July?

Currently BTC is about to test the 0.786 Fibonacci. It is obvious that this holds the key, as a rejection there could push the price below the 0.382 Fib and back to the 0 at $11100 as shown on scenario (B). At the same time if the 4H candle closes above the 0.786 Fib, we can see a strong pump above 1 and towards the 1.3 Fib at $12800 as happened on scenario (A).

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Thriller at BitBlockBoom: The State of Bitcoin - Recap

Sun, 30 Aug 2020 23:04:59 GMT

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Thriller Rundown - S4EP6: Liars Rule The World

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 05:05:49 GMT

coming from Jeff Cox of CNBC

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke Thursday at the annual Jackson Hole conference convened by the Kansas City Fed, which was virtual this year due to COVID-19.

In the highly anticipated speech, Powell laid out a number of key changes to how the Fed approaches unemployment and inflation.

In a move that Chairman Jerome Powell called a “robust updating” of Fed policy, the central bank formally agreed to a policy of “average inflation targeting.” That means it will allow inflation to run “moderately” above the Fed’s 2% goal “…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP7: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 04:37:32 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate

What seems to be an never ending battle between Ethereum and Bitcoin followers, Peter McCormack had a chance to discuss the complex mechanisms of Ethereum 2.0 along with some other philosophical differences between ETH and BTC with two very important guests. Vitalik Buterin of the Ethereum Foundation and Samson Mow, CSO of Blockstream. Vitalik Buterin has openly admitted in the past and on this episode of the complexity of Ethereum 2.0 from a technical perspective. He said that the Ethereum team did not expect this level of complexity when he first envisioned the…

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This is so exciting and its sure been a long time coming…

Thriller Insights - S4EP4: Bitcoin Retractions

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 07:58:23 GMT

This week, MicroStrategy chose to invest $250 million in Bitcoin.

coming from CoinDesk

Publicly traded business intelligence firm MicroStrategy purchased 21,454 bitcoin on Tuesday, effectively pouring all $250 million of its planned inflation-hedging funds into the digital currency.

Earlier this week, American software company MicroStrategy announced it was investing $250 million in Bitcoin to protect against inflation fears and a grim economic outlook. It was a major endorsement in the cryptocurrency space.

But it wasn’t always destined to be this way. Back in 2013, MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor, who led the announcement, predicted the death…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP5: Bitcoin in August

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 04:24:24 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in August.

TradingShot Chart via Trading View

Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of a security's price. The MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) from the 12-period EMA.

The expected aggressive break-out finally took place and Bitcoin touched today (even exceeded it marginally) the Higher High trend-line of this Channel Up. It is therefore no surprise that it got rejected as technically this is were most short-term traders would take profits.

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Thriller Rundown - S4EP1: Bitcoin Upward Trajectory On Hold

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:52:49 GMT

TradingShot Chart

The recent volatility and inability to make a new high and break above the $10500 Resistance, have made me look again on the wider Bitcoin charts. On this study I look on the 1W chart in particular and compare the current spot we are on based on the Fibonacci time channel of the previous Cycle.** The Fibonacci framework **The framework I use is this. I measure each Fibonacci Timeline from the Bottom (Fib 0) of the each Cycle until its Top (Fib 1). The 1st Cycle on this chart is from October 2011 to December 2013. The 2nd Cycle is from…

Thriller Coin Talk - S4EP1: Bitcoin in July

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:54:29 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in July.

Bitcoin Market Health

Bitcoin's price took a tumble over the past week after climbing on Monday and Tuesday in the last couple days in June. The weekend saw it briefly brush below the $9000 mark before settling back up just above $9200.

Coin Metrics and where they are headed in July

Whats ahead…Watch for Facebook release of Novi wallet and $LBR digital currency, look for this to show up on Coinbase shortly after.

Important information from Ryze…Venmo and PayPal To Enable Bitcoin Buys and…

Thriller Insider: The Importance of Bitcoin

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:12:03 GMT

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Thriller Rundown - S3EP25: Bitcoin Dump

Sun, 28 Jun 2020 22:16:43 GMT

Bitcoin Down to Lowest price since May

Its low of $8,975 this week is the lowest Bitcoin’s been for just over a month; the last time Bitcoin’s price was this low was on May 27.

TradingShot Chart

The important of the 1D MA200 and MA1000 Back then, when the RSI broke 38.00, Bitcoin tested the 1D MA200 for the first time in 6 months. In fact, if it wasn't for President Xi's speech on China and Blockchain on October 25th 2019, BTC would follow a smooth Channel Down all the way to a bottom on the 1D…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP24: DeFi Season

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 02:00:05 GMT

Unlike Bitcoin, which has stalled in the low-$9,000s, Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) has seen exponential growth over the past few weeks. DeFi’s growth has seen an intense recovery in the months since, however, with the total value locked within collateralized loans reaching fresh all-time highs earlier this week. One of the hallmark examples of DeFi’s current popularity can be seen while looking towards the recent launch of Compound. The token associated with the platform – COMP – has seen a parabolic price rise, but many investors are speculating as to why this hasn’t created an upwards tailwind for…

Thriller Insider: How The FED Exit Scammed America

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 07:09:09 GMT

Act I

The Creation of the Fed

The Federal Reserve System, often referred to as the Federal Reserve or simply "the Fed," is the central bank of the United States. It was created by the Congress to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible, and more stable monetary and financial system. The Federal Reserve was created on December 23, 1913, when President Woodrow Wilson signed the Federal Reserve Act into law.

Today, the Federal Reserve's responsibilities fall into four general areas.

Conducting the nation's monetary policy by influencing money and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of full employment and stable prices.

Supervising and regulating banks and other important financial institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers.

Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.

Providing certain financial services to the U.S. government, U.S. financial institutions, and foreign official institutions, and playing a major role in operating and overseeing the nation's payments systems.

Upon its creation in 1913, twelve central banks all act as a lender of last resort for their regions. Federal Reserve Board is above these central banks that act as a regulatory agency. Originally FRB was only allowed to veto decisions not make them. This caused paralysis in the original system as they all couldn’t agree further fuel for the beginnings of the great depression.

The Great Depression

World War 1 had only ended 10 years after the start of the Great Depression in 1929. All of Europe bankrupted themselves after WW1 because they financed it by borrowing. Their Debt to GDP levels were something like 200-300%. They paid for it by inflating the debt away. The Allies demanded reparations to Germany because they owed the U.S. The U.S. refused to forgive these debts. The Germans thought this was completely unfair and never wanted to pay.

Debt to GDP Ratio: Most countries around the world rely on sovereign debt to finance their government and economy. When this debt is used in moderation, it can position an economy to grow more quickly. This is much like using debt to finance a business.

The debt-to-GDP ratio is a financial measurement for a country, similar to a business' debt to equity ratio. Both ratios are designed to help interested parties determine if a country has too much debt. It is a measurement of financial health.

There is no set ideal ratio for a country to have to indicate it's financial health. However, when the ratio is used with other information, it can help you develop a working concept of a country's health. This can help you decide whether a country's economy is worth investing in.

U.S.'s debt-to-GDP ratio is expected to eclipse 120% this year. To put these figures into perspective, the U.S.’s highest debt-to-GDP ratio was 121.7% at the end of World War II, in 1946. Debt levels gradually fell from their post-World War II peak, before plateauing between 31% and 40% in the 1970’s—ultimately hitting a historic 31.7% low, in 1974. Ratios have steadily risen since 1980 and then jumped sharply, following 2007’s subprime housing crisis and the subsequent financial meltdown.

One of the consequences of WW1 was massive inflation which caused hyper inflation in the early 1920’s. Central Bankers spent most of the mid to late 1920’s trying save the British pound from collapsing. They actually went back to the Gold Standard because they thought it was the cure for hyper-inflation. They were wrong. The world suffered from the shortage of gold in the 1920’s as there was not enough to go around (2/3 of the Gold was with the U.S. because of WW1, capital flights, payments etc…) Main problem was Britain went back to the old exchange rate for XAU/GBP (Gold / British pound.) Which…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP26: Bitcoin in June

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 03:00:45 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in June.

TradingShot

The May Triangle The price has been consolidating within a Triangle since the May 07 $10100 High. Typically when Triangles break, that is the direction to follow.- If the current Triangle breaks upwards, we still have the August 20, 2019 Lower Highs trend-line (dotted line) to consider as well as (and more importantly) the $10500 9-month Resistance.- If the Triangle breaks downwards, it will make contact with the 1D MA50 (blue line) and then have two important Support levels to consider: the $8400 Symmetrical Support 1 (from the March 01, 2020 low) and the $7750 Symmetrical Support 2…

Thriller Insider: The Great Monetary Inflation

Sun, 31 May 2020 00:04:39 GMT

As Quantitative Easing approaches infinity, it simply has to have an impact on things whose quantity can’t be eased.

Quantitative easing is a tool that central banks, like us, can use to inject money directly into the economy.

Money is either physical, like banknotes, or digital, like the money in your bank account. Quantitative easing involves us creating digital money. We then use it to buy things like government debt in the form of bonds. You may also hear it called ‘QE’ or ‘asset purchase’ – these are the same thing.

The aim of QE is simple: by creating this ‘new’ money, we aim to boost spending and investment in the economy.

But Why Quantitative Easing Infinity?

When governments increase the quantity of paper money, it takes more pieces of paper money to buy things that have fixed quantities, like stocks and real estate. They settle above where they would absent an increase in the amount of money.

The policy is already achieving its goal: the S&P500 is actually above its May 31, 2019 level. There is no chance that would be true without trillions of new dollars. Like hydrostatic pressure, that flood of new money will float all boats — inflating the price of other fixed-quantity assets like gold, bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies.

Bitcoin has its inflation curve transparently laid out for 100 years in advance. Nobody knows how many dollars will be printed this year or the next. If you plot inflation curves for Bitcoin and USD on a chart, Bitcoin’s curve will be going down, and dollar’s will be going up.

Moreover, the rate of increase of USD supply changes abruptly: every ten years there’s a crisis and new dollars are printed. The main problem with dollars and other traditional currencies is that the inflation surges aren’t coordinated with the people who use the money.

At the time of writing, more than $6Trillion has already been injected into the monetary and financial system that the Fed has decided to save whatever it costs to the American people.

A Lone Wolf Speaks…

Economists and analysts are paid and incentivized to operate within the existing Keynesian system of government based inflationary economics. To a certain degree we all are incentivized to support the current system since we all need to pay our rent (or mortgage) and our other bills. That is until the system breaks down, which when it does, the game of musical chairs will be over, and someone will be left with no chair to sit in. Paul Tudor Jones, the famous hedge fund manager, recently came to this conclusion in a very public way.

Seeking Refuge from the Great Monetary Inflation

- according to Paul Tudor Jones

So with this type of monetary growth as a backdrop, here is one way to navigate these extraordinary times and policy actions.

At the end of the day, the best profit-maximizing strategy is to own the fastest horse. Just own the best performer and not get wed to an intellectual side that might leave you weeping in the performance dust because you thought you were smarter than the market. If I am forced to forecast, my bet is it will be Bitcoin.

A store of value is anything that holds its purchasing power in the future. It is completely a function of people’s perception of its worth.

Bitcoin reminds me of gold when I first got in the business in 1976. Gold had just been productized as a futures instrument (like Bitcoin recently) and had enjoyed a heck of a bull market, almost tripling in price. It then corrected almost 50% in nearly two years similar to Bitcoin’s 28-month 80% correction! You can see the similarities in the two charts below.

Citations:

Investor Letter, Paul Tudor Jones, May 2020 DelphiDigital RealClearPolitics

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP26: Goldman Sachs & Bitcoin Meet Again

Sat, 23 May 2020 14:26:03 GMT

Goldman Sachs’ latest client conference call will include a subject that Wall Street has either long derided or shrugged off: Bitcoin.

Per an invitation to investors, the investment bank is holding a client call on “US Economic Outlook & “Implications of Current Policies for Inflation, Gold and Bitcoin.” The conference call, set for May 27 at 10:30am EST, is the fifteenth in a series on macro economic and financial trends.

Sharmin Mossavar-Rhami, a Chief Investment Officer at Goldman, will host the call alongside Jason Furman, an economics professor at the Harvard Kennedy Business school and Jan Hatzius, a…

Thriller Insights: Post Bitcoin Halving Analysis

Mon, 18 May 2020 04:22:13 GMT

On May 11th, the block reward in the Bitcoin network was decreased from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC heralding the 3rd halving in Bitcoin history.

Block #630000, was the first to bring a decreased reward, and it was mined by the AntPool mining pool group.

On Chain Metrics

The number of active addresses (and entities) has increased to levels not seen since the 2017 bull market - as has the number of new addresses - suggesting an increase not just in activity, but also in adoption.

Not only are we seeing increased on-chain activity from new adopters, but also from longer-term investors; specifically, hodlers and whales.

Miners

No surprise that ASIC chip manufacturers have caught up to the cutting edge. Miners now have the smallest & most efficient nanometer chip architecture. This is interesting because in the past, if you purchased a miner, by the time it was shipped to you, there would be a better generation making yours almost obsolete. (ahem Bitmain) Now that miners have caught up to mainstream generalized chip fabrication, when you buy a mining rig, you know that there will not be one 2x as fast next month. This enables more predictability and the costs of miners will come down thanks to mass production. Miners will mine and hold, speculating, and covering power costs until they are forced to sell. The mining industry is simply going to look for cheaper & greener electricity like geothermal, hydroelectric, as well as to use up excess power that power-plants where going to the waste in the first place.

Bitcoin Hash Rate as of Today.

The hashrate will fall that is for certain. Most have made the move back to BCH and BSV. Also the weakest miners will have to shut down unless we see a huge increase in the price, around 15–30% will shut off. Now some miners will turn on again after the first difficulty adjustment takes place. The older machines will eventually shut off as new, many old mining machines, especially S9, will fade away from the market, better machines will come online (some mining farms may have access to free electricity, so they could still run S9.) These new machines will push the difficulty rate higher which will make older machines with less hash-power unprofitable. I foresee this happening in a span from June, July and part of August.

Bullish Factors after the halving

Facebook Calibra launch in October

Ethereum 2.0 Launch in 3rd Quarter.

Bakkt Phase 2 Roll-out sometime this summer.

China’s Digital Yuan release rolling out now and the rest of the year.

CBDC’s set to release to the public at some point in 2021. Possible Cryptocurrency Act as well.

More Stimulus Checks? Later this summer.

More Fed printing….brrr

Bitcoin Upgrades; BIP 340 Schnorr Signatures, BIP 341 Taproot, BIP 342 Tapscript, Stratum V2 —all possible for implementation in 2021.

Bitcoin

Events impacting Bitcoin 2020 — the halving, proving itself as a safe haven asset, quantitative easing, businesses emerging from the crisis, regulation changes and technical upgrades — all individually have the potential to change its path forever, but all combined at once & no one is going to want to look away.

This time, the price may be growing faster, since more people consider Bitcoin as a safe haven asset because of the crisis. There are chances we will never see prices like in the middle of March ever again. History is telling us that the Bitcoin price will typically begin to rise significantly within the 12 months following a halving — I think we will see the real rally in 2021. Now, Bitcoin is a full-fledged asset used by Wall Street companies and I think it’s ready to establish itself in some way.

One potential framework for analyzing the impact of halvings is to study the change in the stock-to-flow ratio across each halving. The first halving reduced the supply by 15% of the total outstanding bitcoins. That’s a huge impac…

Thriller Insider: Consensus Distributed 2020 - Day 2 Recap

Wed, 13 May 2020 02:00:51 GMT

CoinDesk's annual conference on the future of the global financial system is happening this week. Consensus: Distributed features hundreds of hours of programming with more than 150 speakers over five days, from May 11th-15th.

Highlights

Chris Giancarlo and Martin Chorzempa talking with CoinDesk Asia about the Digital Dollar

Giancarlo is a renowned blockchain technology advocate and key contributor to the global discourse on cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Mr. Giancarlo is the founder of the Digital Dollar Project, dedicated to catalyzing exploration of a US central bank digital currency. During his tenure as Chairman of the CFTC, the agency published primers on virtual currencies and smart contracts, the first bitcoin futures contracts were offered, and the CFTC launched LabCFTC as the agency’s stakeholder in the digital evolution of derivatives trading markets.

Martin Chorzempa, research fellow, joined the Peterson Institute for International Economics in 2017. He gained expertise in financial innovation while in Germany as a Fulbright Scholar and researcher at the Association of German Banks. He conducted research on financial liberalization in Beijing, first as a Luce Scholar at Peking University’s China Center for Economic Research and then at the China Finance 40 Forum, China’s leading independent think tank.

Kathleen Breitman discussing Blockchain Gaming

Kathleen is the co-founder of Coase, a software company which aims to lower transaction costs online, and Tezos, a smart contract platform.

Caitlin Long on Bitcoin and Crypto Custody.

Caitlin Long is a 22-year Wall Street veteran who has been active in bitcoin and blockchain since 2012. She led the charge to make her native state of Wyoming an oasis for blockchain companies in the US, where she helped Wyoming enact 13 blockchain-enabling laws in 2018 and 2019. From 2016-18 she jointly spearheaded a blockchain project for delivering market index data to Vanguard as chairman and president of Symbiont, an enterprise blockchain start-up. Caitlin ran Morgan Stanley’s pension solutions business (2007-2016), held senior roles at Credit Suisse (1997-2007) and began her career at Salomon Brothers (1994-1997).

QuadrigaCX Bankruptcy and Fallout

QuadrigaCX, you know the story: CEO found missing, $190 million of customer's funds missing, mismanagement, conspiracy. It's been a little over a year since former CEO Gerald Cotten's death was reported, setting off a whirlwind investigation, and this panel will give you insight into where the case stands today. And if you're a frustrated creditor, just allow you to vent and be heard.

Tong Zou (Speaker) - QuadrigaCX Affected User, a software engineer, used to be based in San Francisco, now based in Vancouver.

Evan Thomas (Speaker) - Evan is a Canadian litigator focusing on cases involving technology, privacy and data. He advises clients in the crypto space on matters relating to regulatory enforcement, litigation and other risks.

Magdalena Gronowska (Speaker) - Quadriga Bankruptcy Inspector; Partner • MetaMesh. Magdalena is active in Canada’s digital asset ecosystem – she recently supported the IPO launch of North America's first regulated, TSX-listed Bitcoin Fund, sits on the Board of Inspectors overseeing the CAD214 million bankruptcy of Quadriga, is a Partner at Metamesh – a blockchain and digital asset consultancy, and advises the Blockchain for Climate Foundation. Prior to joining the private sector, Magdalena managed multiple $million to $billion public sector initiatives that helped businesses start up, compete globally, and adopt technology.

JPMorgan Extends Banking Services to Bitcoin Exchanges - JPMorgan is said to be now serving crypto exchanges. Coinbase and Gemini are reportedly the bank’s first clients. This is the first time JPMorgan has taken clients from the crypto space. Coinbase and Gemini's accounts were approved last month,…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP23: Bitcoin Halving 2020

Tue, 12 May 2020 05:49:26 GMT

Bitcoin’s long-anticipated halving event took place today.

At the time it took place (19:23 UTC or 3:30 p.m. ET), bitcoin was trading below its 10-day and 50-day moving averages, bearish technical indicators after a huge 10% drop in price on May 10 at 00:00 UTC. This was triggered by an outage striking San Francisco-based exchange Coinbase. At press time, bitcoin (BTC) was trading down less than a percent over 24 hours at $8,677.

The bitcoin halving, which reduced the new supply of bitcoin generated by cryptocurrency miners from 12.5 to 6.25 BTC per block (a reduction from roughly 1,800 BTC down to 900 BTC per…

Thriller Insider: Consensus Distributed 2020 - Day 1 Recap

Tue, 12 May 2020 04:34:06 GMT

Highlights

Yves Mersch on Central Bank Digital Currencies

Member of the Executive Board, Vice-Chair of the Supervisory Board • European Central Bank

Yves Mersch was appointed to the Executive Board of the ECB in 2012 when serving his third term as Governor of the Banque centrale du Luxembourg, a position he had held since 1998. In 2019 he was appointed Vice-Chair of the ECB’s Supervisory Board.Before setting up his country’s central bank, he represented his country in the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, European Investment Bank and other multilateral organisations, as well as in private companies where he has been globally active in both financial and industrial areas.Mr Mersch holds postgraduate degrees in political science from Paris Sorbonne, and law from Paris Panthéon University. He is the longest-serving member on the ECB’s Governing Council.

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers & fintech author and futurist Dave Birch

Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers is one of America’s leading economists. In addition to serving as 71st Secretary of the Treasury in the Clinton Administration, Dr. Summers served as Director of the White House National Economic Council in the Obama Administration, as President of Harvard University, and as the Chief Economist of the World Bank.Dr. Summers’ tenure at the U.S. Treasury coincided with the longest period of sustained economic growth in U.S. history. He is the only Treasury Secretary in the last half century to have left office with the national budget in surplus. Dr. Summers has played a key role in addressing every major financial crisis for the last two decades.

David G.W. Birch is an author, advisor and commentator on digital financial services. He is Global Ambassador for Consult Hyperion (the secure electronic transactions consultancy that he helped to found), Technology Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (the London-based think tank) and a Visiting Professor at the University of Surrey Business School.

Chris Giancarlo and the Digital Dollar Project & Dante Disparte of Libra Association

The Honorable J. Christopher (“Chris”) Giancarlo is an American attorney and former business executive who served as 13th Chairman of the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Dante Disparte is the vice chairman and Head of Policy and Communications for the Libra Association, a newly-formed organization that has brought together social impact organizations and a diverse group of leading businesses from around the world to create a low-friction, high-trust payment system that empowers billions of people.

Gavin Wood on Chain Mergers and Acquisitions

Gavin Wood, an original co-founder of Ethereum, took a few good swipes at the second-largest cryptocurrency he helped create, calling out its lack of “agency” when upgrading to its next version, Ethereum 2.0.

Plan B discussion: Saifedean Ammous, Erik Voorhees

Saifedean Ammous is the author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, the first academic study of the economics of bitcoin. He also runs saifedean.com, a platform for online courses in economics.

Erik Voorhees is among the top-recognized serial Bitcoin advocates and entrepreneurs, understanding Bitcoin as one of the most important inventions ever created by humanity.

US Banking Regulator Suggests Federal Licensing Framework for Crypto Firms - Brian Brooks, chief operating officer of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the nation's national bank overseer, said Monday he believes crypto companies could fall under a federal licensing regime…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP25: Bitcoin in May

Tue, 05 May 2020 01:26:56 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in May.

We have discussed, Bitcoin Halving in a recent episode but from that episode we have concluded bitcoin price action is a result of the halving as well as, “Have the miners priced in the halving?”

We used historical market data and even went a step further to study market trends in order to predict potential future prices. It was a lot of fun to say the least.

Based on our analysis, we can only speculate on the price at the time of the halving.

Our analysis…

Thriller Insights: Ultimate Bitcoin Halving Analysis

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:52:09 GMT

The third halving event in Bitcoin’s history is approaching. A halving in Bitcoin is when the number of new bitcoin created roughly every ten minutes is cut in half. This change in the Bitcoin issuance rate is scheduled to take place every 210,000 blocks (around every four years).

After hitting a 2020 high of over $10K in mid-February, the bitcoin price was lower than $5K a month later. Since then its been an uphill climb, the price of bitcoin has recovered somewhat to around $7.8K. Since ‘Black Thursday’ (March 12), bitcoin prices have gained 103% since then rising from $3.8K to $7.8K per bitcoin.

Miners

Hash Rate increasing 12 Days out…

Miners, miners, miners…we have to remember the halving cleanses the removal of inefficient miners. We have to understand why this is important and related to bitcoin price. First the bitcoin rewards get allocated to the very efficient miners — the people that have deployed correctly relative to low [cost] electricity. Ultimately we want bitcoin in the hands of these types of miners because they do not have to sell as much bitcoin. Most if not all miners will operate at a loss after the halving, which creates even more sell pressure because everything they are mining is going to get sold. The very efficient miners have better margins, they don’t have to sell as much bitcoin, because they have prepared for this adjustment. This could take 2-4 months for inefficient miners to get removed from the network.

The question to ask is. “Have the miners priced in the halving?” This is the most important question when predicating price going into the halving. Which is also related to the downward bitcoin price movement?

Currency Wars

Money Printer go burrrr…

Adjusting the money supply in line with demand is one of the primary functions of FED and central banks. The most important rule of the game is to avoid a deflationary environment, most people expect tomorrow’s dollar to be very stable. We know Fiat currencies tend to be inflationary by their nature.

The importance of dynamic money supply was learned the hard way in 1929 when the FED failed to tackle a deflationary dollar. As the dollar deflated, the purchasing power of each dollar increased. People chose to save rather than spend. The velocity of money dropped, the economy contracted and the worst recession of the century followed.

It is safe to acknowledge that fiat currencies are great for day-to-day transactions for now. They are fine for short term savings for now. They are convenient for rainy-day funds…not anymore they have become terrible as savings instruments.

Remember Bitcoin is not a fiat currency and it is certainly not responsible for keeping liquidity within an economy. Bitcoin is a disinflationary asset with a fixed and transparent supply schedule. Don’t save in fiat. Save in Bitcoin.

Bullish Factors going into the halving

The drop…to 6 bitcoin is far more vital this halving than most people understand.

Consensus 2020, Ethereal 2020, Virtual Blockchain Week.

More Stimulus Checks? Possibly and if so more will enter Bitcoin.

Unforeseen Major FinTech Announcements.

Buy-side pressure overtakes Sell-side pressure.

Bearish Factors going into the halving

Covid-19, Lock-down.

Massive layoffs, Unemployment, No excess fiat.

Signs of a Great Depression in play?

The unexpectedness of 2020? We do not know what is around the corner economically especially this year.

Bitcoin

We need to discuss PlanB because he is releasing a variation on the Bitcoin stock-to-flow model. This new model, known as the “S2FX”, model. PlanB’s S2FX model combines the valuation of Bitcoin with assets such as gold and silver.

PlanB has come to the conclusion that bitcoin as an asset is going through a series of “phase transitions”.

These BTC narratives seem very…

Thriller Insider: Digital Yuan Bitcoin Analysis

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 03:44:53 GMT

The People’s Bank of China is poised to become the first major central bank to issue a digital version of its currency, the yuan, seeking to keep up with -- and control of -- a rapidly digitizing economy. PBoC’s official website, the word “Bitcoin” is not mentioned even once, although China is one of the top players in the crypto industry. The principles and technologies on the basis of which it is planned to create a state digital currency are also not explained. Unlike cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, though, dealing in the digital yuan won’t have any presumption of total anonymity, and its value will be as stable as the physical yuan.

The What…

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has spoken about its commitment towards creating a digital version of the yuan.

According to the People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) deputy director Mu Changchun, head of the institution’s digital currency research institute, it will provide no scope for speculating on its value and it will not have the backing of a basket of currencies.

Mu recently said that China’s new national digital currency would operate on a two-tier system, with the PBoC on top, and commercial banks allowed on the second tier of the centralized system.

Mu made it clear that China is not launching a war on cash by introducing its own digital currency. Rather, Beijing intends for the new currency to complement the paper yuan.

The How…

In 2013 China invoked a prohibition of financial institutions from handling bitcoin transactions.

In 2014 China creates a special group for cryptocurrency research.

In 2015 China begins active studying of cryptocurrency-related regulatory experience from other countries.

In 2016 China first official announcement that it will create a national cryptocurrency.

In 2017 China creates a research institute setup to further facilitate the development of its national cryptocurrency. They also ban local cryptocurrency exchanges.

In 2019 PBoC moves forward with the creation of its national cryptocurrency on the heels of Libra, currency wars, trading disagreements with U.S. sanctions.

In 2020 - March The Bank of China was alleged to have completed the development of the currency’s basic functions and to have already moved on to drafting laws for its implementation. Screenshots of a purported pilot version of a wallet app for China’s forthcoming digital yuan are circulating on social media. According to Ling Zhang, the app is available for download in four cities selected for the initial trial — Shenzhen, Chengdu, Suzhou and Xiongan. She highlights the inclusion of Xiongan, a new metropolis located on the outskirts of Beijing, which has been the site of a so-dubbed “smart city brain project.” The Xiongan New Area will have enhanced intelligent infrastructure that spans satellite information services, sensor recognition, a 5G network, super-computing and big data facilities. The city has already attracted the country's tech giants Tencent, Alibaba, JD.com and Baidu, with President Xi Jinping visiting on more than one occasion. PBoC digital currency is likely to be tested in these four regions that these locations were likely chosen because they are considered “tier 1 or 2” cities and “are home to tech talent,” especially Shenzhen, deemed the Silicon Valley of China.

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In 2020 - April China appears to have been accelerating the development of the digital yuan, according to the BIS Bulletin (shown above) notwithstanding the COVID-19 crisis. China is reportedly working with private industry…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP24: The Road to 20K

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 03:03:27 GMT

Today we discuss The Road to 20K

As you see on the TradingShot chart there are two key trend-lines on each of the previous 3 bitcoin cycles:The one in red displays the resistance trend-line of lower highs that start from the peak (all time high) of each cycle and ends once bitcoin breaks above it with a sustainable series candle closings. This trend-line contains the bear cycle in it as well as part (or most) of the accumulation phase.

The one in green displays the the support trend-line of higher lows that start from the time…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP22: A Strong Signal

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 23:00:41 GMT

According to Ross Ulbricht, best-known for creating & operating the darknet market website Silk Road, Bitcoin’s price is headed downward. Using the Elliot Wave Theory for his analysis, Ulbricht believes that there might be more loss ahead, taking the price significantly lower.

Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the infamous Silk Road dark market, pointed out that Bitcoin’s price may be headed lower.

According to the popular Elliot Wave Theory, the price for the primary cryptocurrency could decrease to as low as $1,200. However, it’s worth pointing out that this is the bottom range of his…

Thriller Insider: Digital Dollar Bitcoin Analysis

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 04:36:56 GMT

What a Digital Dollar looks like…

We are on the cusp of a new monetary era. Central bankers around the world are increasingly worried that privately controlled digital currencies will relegate them to the sidelines of monetary affairs. To avoid this fate, central banks have been studying, and in some cases actively pursuing, issuing digital currencies of their own: so-called central bank digital currency (CBDC).

Today’s tech giants have the scale and consumer reach, not to mention the incentive, to create their own digital moneys that threaten to compete with or even displace the public moneys that central banks issue and manage.

The Peoples Bank of China is reportedly poised to launch its CBDC as soon as this year. If it succeeds, other major central banks are sure to follow. The stakes are especially high for the United States because a successful digital currency—whether controlled by a private company or by China—could imperil the U.S. dollar’s status as the dominant global currency, a source of “exorbitant privilege” for Americans.

Congress should authorize the Federal Reserve to implement a broadly accessible, U.S. dollar-based CBDC by giving the general public—individuals, businesses, and institutions—the option to hold accounts at the central bank, which we call FedAccounts. FedAccounts would offer all the functionality of ordinary bank accounts with the exception of overdraft coverage. They would also have all the special features that banks currently enjoy on their central bank accounts, as well as some additional, complementary features. The FedAccount program would put government-issued digital or “account” money on par with government-issued physical currency, transforming digital dollars into a resource that anyone can use.

The technology behind the digital dollar would be HyperLedger DLT, being designed to be fungible, meaning regardless of what central bank might end up minting its currency using the technology, every token will have the same value as the underlying asset, regardless of whether the token had been previously used for some nefarious purpose and will comply with the ERC-1155 token standard.

When it comes to money and payments, integration and interoperability are demonstrably better than fragmentation and balkanization. On top of that, distributed ledger technology, however ingenious its conception, remains extremely slow and inefficient compared to centralized ledger systems. For central banks, these cryptocurrency design features are a needless distraction.

The FedAccount system would be seamlessly interoperable with the existing system of money and payments and would rely on low-cost, reliable systems and technologies that the Federal Reserve has used successfully for decades. It would not charge interchange fees on debit card transactions, FedAccounts would reduce or eliminate an implicit tax on retailers and consumers.

The Digital Dollar effects on Bitcoin

Important to keep in mind. Bitcoin has the lead and will continue to have the lead in the digital currency space. The creation of the Digital Dollar at its core and infrastructure level isn’t really a challenge for Bitcoin. Bitcoin wins hands down.

China’s digital yuan has been in the works since 2014. The launch date, however, still remains unknown but is expected later this year. Industry insiders told The Global Times that China should accelerate the launch of its digital currency amid the coronavirus pandemic and economic slowdown. This will be Bitcoin first major test.

People’s Bank of China Digital Yuan, United States of America Digital Dollar, Bitcoin and other crypto currencies. Currency Wars are upon us.

What happens to cash when the digital dollar is created, does it become worthless. Will we continue on using the same fiat money system that hyper inflates the digital dollar as well.

Currency devaluation, or debasement, has always been synony…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP23: Bitcoin in April

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:54:42 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in April.

Charts by TradingShot

Bitcoin is currently on its 3rd straight bullish 1 week candle. We are rising for 3 weeks in a row. This move is happening straight after the $3900 flash crash and is taking a lot of traders by surprise. But should it? Will get back to this in a second but first lets dive into Bitcoin Fractals and why they are more important now in an uncertain market.

Fractals are not only abundant in nature, they are also the building blocks of trends. They are simple yet important…

Thriller Insights - S3EP20: Bitcoin Mining Analysis

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:08:05 GMT

This week, we have seen an unprecedented amount of liquidity of economic stimulus stabilize the economy, putting an end to weeks of free fall caused by the corona pandemic.

All the major US equities were up by around 9% to 12% this week—on Tuesday, the Dow Jones had its best day since 1938. Bitcoin had its least volatile week since its price cut in half on March 13. Bitcoin’s market value rose from $3,867 to $7,000 in the 13 days to March 25, this week Bitcoin has consistently hovered around the $6,500 mark. But the major question is What are miners doing?

Throughout…

Thriller Rundown: CURRENC¥ WAR$ ₿EGIN...

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 03:35:59 GMT

The Rundown - Digital Dollar

People’s Bank of China Digital Yuan

USD Held World Wide

How many Satoshi’s are there in 21 Million?

2,100,000,000,000,000

After bitcoin becomes too expensive for the average person to deal with it in whole bitcoins (already the case for some people), we will begin dealing, speaking, and thinking in smaller units like millibitcoin and microbitcoin, but the most elemental bitcoin unit is the satoshi.

How many satoshis are there (or at maximum)? This many:

2,100,000,000,000,000

Which is found by multiplying the maximum 21 million bitcoin by the number of satoshis per bitcoin, which is 100 million.

How do you pronounce that huge number? Like this:

"Two quadrillion one hundred trillion."

5 Good Minutes

QE Infinity

The United States Federal Reserve has suggested it could print unlimited money. Here's what that means for Bitcoin. Traditional markets are in dire straits. The S&P 500 has dropped to levels not seen since 2017, and the Dow Jones has fallen to levels not seen since 2016. In response, the Fed is doing all it can to try to stop the carnage, promising $1 trillion in daily repo operations (loans to banks) and further quantitative easing—putting more money into the system.

The Hard Truth

What I think is really going on…

Fed Enlists BlackRock In Its Massive Debt-Buying Programs

The Federal Reserve tapped BlackRock Inc. to shepherd several debt-buying programs on behalf of the U.S. central bank as it works to revive an economy reeling from the spread of coronavirus.

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, will serve as an investment adviser and manage assets for three separate programs, the New York Fed said Tuesday. Those include two new facilities the central bank announced Monday to provide liquidity to corporate borrowers, as well as purchases of agency commercial mortgage-backed securities.

The Fed’s move to tap BlackRock carries echoes of the last U.S. financial crisis. In the fallout from the 2008 meltdown and its subsequent bailouts, the central bank turned to the asset manager to run portfolios of mortgage assets from Bear Stearns Cos. and insurer American International Group Inc.

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP22: Bitcoin & The Next 72 Hours

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 02:19:26 GMT

Bitcoin Hash Rate..turn on the fog lights.

Bitcoin’s average block time spikes to 13 minutes for the first time since late 2018. Bitcoin has been consistently processing blocks more slowly as of late. For the past few days, the block time on the network has been more than 13 minutes. Blocks times are slowing down on Bitcoin’s network. Although block times have a tendency to stay stable, this is the first such spike since late 2018. The spike in late 2018 can be attributed to the drastic decline in Bitcoin’s price around that time. If you can recall, Bitcoin…

Thriller Insights: The Bitcoin Crash Explained and Whats Ahead

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 01:59:22 GMT

First we need to acknowledge that Bitcoin wasn't sold because it stopped working or because it was 51% attacked. It hasn't lost its market share either in speculative interest. People are still purchasing Bitcoin at its current price of $5K. Soon USD will be pumping again especially when lower interest rates and more stimulus kick-in this week from the FED. But make no mistake this is an orchestrated crash of all markets. The stops in supply chain and industries is creating this Recession possibly turning into a Depression especially with all the panic and hysteria going on in the mainstream news.

So what happened…

It just happened to be caught in a temporary selling frenzy that affected other assets as well. This is the both positive and negative affects of institutional investors entering the industry. Thus, the recent selling is really not due to any breakdown in Bitcoin fundamentals. When this ordeal is finally over, we can expect Bitcoin to get back to where it was before along with equities. But of course, due to Stock to Flow Bitcoin will continue climbing with greater impetus than equities over the longer term.

Coin Analysis: Bitcoin

What are the ramifications of the crash…

Bitcoin & Crypto industry is going to go through a world of hurt. Look for Project layoffs soon to occur, mass liquidation of alt-coins is imminent. Now is not a time to buy alts for speculation. Also expect some companies in the industry not to make it out alive. Further drops in price will likely occur in the Bitcoin market pre and post halvening.

Will need to watch the Miners the next few weeks as hash rates continue to increase and the price of Bitcoin drops. Profitable mining becomes a major problem very soon at these levels.

$4800 becomes the key resistance level…heres why.

If we break $4800 the next free fall is to $2800. This is still a possibility. The Energy Value model states that if all miners were to stop mining Bitcoin tomorrow, the power input would be zero and Bitcoin would be worthless.

The power required to fuel Bitcoin mining is driven by two parts, the hash rate to solve the SHA-256 algorithm and the energy efficiency of the mining hardware itself. In its early years, Bitcoin was mined on very electrically inefficient CPUs and GPUs.

The current era ASICs have energy efficiencies over 100,000 times greater than the average Bitcoin mining hardware of 2009. This means that a higher relative portion of the average miner’s electrical bill today is efficiently converted into hashing power.

To estimate a historic profile of Bitcoin mining hardware Energy Efficiency, the efficiency rates for 150 Bitcoin hardware models from Cambridge (ASICs only), BitcoinWiki (FPGAs) and Bitcoin.it (ASICs, CPUs and GPUs) were collated. All ASICs, FPGAs and Intel, AMD and Nvidia hardware were considered where Energy Efficiency (J/GH) was provided and where an estimated hardware release date was found. Common models were grouped and the average energy efficiency for that model calculated on an equal weight basis.

The daily energy efficiency of the Bitcoin network was then calculated as the equally weighted average of all hardware which was within 2 years of its release for CPUs/GPUs/FPGAs and within 1.5 years of its release for ASICs. This difference in depreciable lifespan was chosen because:

The hardware within model groups for CPUs and GPUs generally span several years

Bitcoin mining was generally less competitive in its early years

Other research also suggests a 1.5 year depreciation lifespa…

Thriller Insider: The 57.13% Bitcoin Theory

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 23:49:53 GMT

An Analysis on Bitcoin

Above is Bitcoin's current 2018-2020 and former 2014-2016 bull run cycle before the two Halving events (2nd and 3rd). The main goal is to now determine Pre-Pump Halving price and what levels we will be at around at the Halving and after.

Listen to the previous Thriller Insider for some more clarity on the Current Bull Cycle

Lets look at the numbers and 57.13% Bitcoin Theory…

Bitcoin always peaks at 57.13% higher than its last high in the same bull run give or take (+/- 5%).

Looking just at the current first half of this bull run, the first peak was $5,642; increase that by 57.13% and you get $8,865 (actual was $9,008), increase that by 57.13% and you get $13,930 (actual was $13,796), increase that by 57.13% and you get $21,888.

You can also confirm this theory from the last bull run. The first peak was at $314. If you apply 57.13% increase progressively, you get:

Projected Price using 57.13% Theory: $495 - $778 - $1,223 - $1,922 - $3,020 - $4,746 - $7,458 - $11,719 - $18,414.

Actual Price: $495 - $778 - $1,191 - $1,873 - $3,000 - $4,974 - $7,776 - $11,517 - $18,353.

The last bull run one was an anomaly at $20,089. Thinking this was just a pop off the top because of rush of the retail market buying in after $18,353.

Applying the 57.13% Bitcoin Theory to the rest of this run are as follows give or take (+/- 5%):

Projected: $21,888 - $34,393 - $54,042 - $84,916 - $133,429 $209,657 - $329,434.

But of course we may not make it through all those stages because buying will exhaust at some point (important to keep that in mind.)

Using the 57.13% Bitcoin Theory my safest guess would be the following give or take (+/- 5%):

$21,888 by December 2020

$34,393 by February 2021

$54,042 by May 2021

$84,916 by August 2021

$133,429 by October - December 2021.

This will go right inline with our previous research that Bitcoin will be jumping & dropping 10K levels after the halving.

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP21: Bitcoin in March

Sat, 29 Feb 2020 23:49:21 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in March.

Yes we are down but this was expected. It is a technical and a short term correction that will help in the accumulation process in mid to late March. This is the exact place I said we would be in our previous Bitcoin in February

Key Take Aways:

We break $7800 all bets are off. 25% chance of happening.

Possibility of a pre-pump already? Not likely.

We will take major 1k jumps to the 10.4K range by the end of the month. 75% chance of happening.
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Thriller Insider: The Current Bull Cycle

Sun, 23 Feb 2020 23:36:31 GMT

🚀The Golden Bull Cycle Repeats…

Trading Shot has calculated the remaining days of the current Bull Cycle. 🤓

We are in based on the Top, Bottom and Halving of each Cycle. These parameters are effectively used to distinguish the Bull from the Bear Cycles. Tops are obviously where the Bull phase ends and Bear starts, while the Bottoms are where the Bear phase ends and the Bull starts.The 51%-49% Ratio and the importance of the HalvingThe focus of this study is the Bull Cycle. As you see on the chart there is a striking similarity on each Cycle. The phase from the Bottom to the Halving is 51% of the whole Bull Cycle while the rest (Halving to Top) consists the 49%. Practically we can claim that the Halving seems to be the middle of each Bull Cycle.So where are we now?Based on the above ratio and with the 3rd Halving scheduled on May 12th, 2020, we can calculate that the first phase (51%) of the current Bull Cycle will last around 520 days (Bottom made on December 15th 2018). The 49% which based on the previous two cycles has been the second phase should therefore last around 505 days, placing the Top of the current Bull Cycle in early October 2021! This means that there are around 600 days of Bull Cycle left!!Of course there are and will be several other parameters that can influence the cycle (we saw that on the April-June 2019 parabolic explosion) but this is a good (and so far very accurate) pattern that long term Bitcoin investors can follow.

It certainly answers the question "is it too late to buy?" though!

10K Moves in Single Day….

This one is for the believers. Not for the average person who said in 2010 "Bitcoin is at $0.05 it can't make a $1 move in a single day, are you crazy?" or in 2011 " Bitcoin at $2 and you think it can move $100 in ONE day??" or in 2015 "We are now at $200, which is 1000 below the $1200 All Time High and you are telling ME that Bitcoin can move $1000 in ONE day??". Or even those who will now rush to say "A $10000 single day move?? You must be nuts, do you now how high the market cap would be??".Do you guys see the pattern? Denial denial and denial since Day 1. So if you are this type of person (who obviously has uncanny skills at missing lifetime opportunities) you can skip this idea and move on to the next one.The previous moves

Now what do we know about the previous single day moves of $1, $10, $100 and $1000 that have taken place thus far?

The first +$1 move in a single day was in April 30, 2011 when Bitcoin rose from $2.75 to 4.05 (approximately). This was made on the High before the top of the Bull Cycle.

The first +$10 move in a single day was in June 11, 2011 when Bitcoin declined from $23.90 to 13.25 (approximately). This was made at the Top of the Bull Cycle.

The first +$100 move in a single day was in April 10, 2013 when Bitcoin declined from $270 to 120 (approximately). This was made on the High before the top of the Bull Cycle.

The first +$1000 move in a single day was in November 29, 2017 when Bitcoin declined from $11400 to 9100 (approximately). This was made at the Top of the Bull Cycle.From the above info we realize that Bitcoin tends to make its first single day moves of such magnitude in declines.Also notice how the $1000 - $10000 zone didn't have a +$1000 move in a single day and interrupted the streak of the zones below which all gave a first day of X move.See also how every X move is made either on the last High before the top of the Bull Cycle or on (near) the Top of the Bull Cycle itself. Never in any other point of the Cycle. This is normal as such historic (at the time) moves tend to be created on large volume when the public in either in excessive euphoria or fear. Also notice how each X move takes turns between the High before and the Top of the Bull Cycle.So when will we see the $10000 move in one single day?Based on the above since the last move ($1000) was made at the Top of the (previous) Bull Cycle…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP20: The Inevitability of Bitcoin

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:45:13 GMT

What is Stock to Flow Again…?

This stock-to-flow model treats Bitcoin as being comparable to commodities such as gold, silver or platinum. These are known as 'store of value' commodities because they retain value over long time frames due to their relative scarcity. It is difficult to significantly increase their supply i.e. the process of searching for gold and then mining it is expensive and takes time. Bitcoin is similar because it is also scarce. In fact, it is the first-ever scarce digital object to exist. There are a limited number of coins in existence and it…

Thriller Insights - S3EP18: Bitcoin Fake Out

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 18:22:08 GMT

Coin Analysis: Bitcoin

Key Take Aways:

Bitcoin in its history has never solidified 10K

Bitcoin will re-test the 9300 level for certain.

If Bitcoin breaks 9300 it will fall to 8600.

Bitcoin will be back above 10K going into March.

Future Predictions:

The crash after the halvening

Watch for 7K levels again

Make sure you are not holding alts through the halvening.

Time frame from end of June 2020 to September 2020 to re-buy back into alts.

We will end the year above 10…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP18: Bitcoin an $8 Trillion Economy By 2030

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 04:50:51 GMT

The Rundown

Lightning Labs Raises $10M Series A

Lightning Labs has raised $10 million in Series A financing as it gears up to launch its first paid service for merchants looking to accept bitcoin payments.

“If bitcoin is going to reach its potential as a viable global currency, it’s going to need to scale beyond the base layer,” Murray said. “Similar to how Visa relieves banks from handling all fiat currency traffic, Lightning relieves the base bitcoin chain from handing all transactions, thus bring more speed and fee efficiency to the network.”

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Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP19: Bitcoin in February

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 05:10:25 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in February.

Before each Halving (2nd and 3rd) each top has been on the 0.786 Fibonacci retracement level.

In 2016 that was a few weeks before the Halving, while on the current cycle it was during the April-June aggressive expansion. On both phases the 0.382 Fibonacci held as Support.

Long Term…

This is the best time to start accumulating Bitcoin if you are a long term investor.

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Thriller Insider - S3EP13: The Decade of Transformation

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 04:34:57 GMT

Welcome to the Decade of Transformation. While the 2020’s looks to be more challenging than the last one, investors will still need to balance their short-term needs against their long-term goals. We'd all like to pay our bills in full, retire on time, and grow our wealth as much as possible, but these objectives are often in conflict. With this in mind, I've built this episode to help you evaluate how to navigate the decade ahead in Crypto and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin in the 2010’s

The first Bitcoin transaction occurred on Jan. 12, 2009, when Satoshi Nakamoto sent 10 BTC…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP18: Bitcoin in January

Sat, 04 Jan 2020 17:07:44 GMT

Today we discuss Bitcoin in January.

Key Take Aways:

Will not go lower than 5K Bitcoin in December *CHECK*

Will not get higher than 8400 Bitcoin in December *CHECK*

Do not expect Bitcoin to go to 3K or 4K. *CHECK*

We are currently in a Pre-Flop to the Pre-Pump *CHECK*

Expect a Pre-Pump to the halvening 5-6 Weeks before May 15th *STILL WAITING*

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Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP17: Another Dark December

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:28:01 GMT

Bitcoin’s precipitous drop to $6,600 seen earlier this month caught many people by surprise. We did predict the subsequent bounce to $7,800, where BTC got to over Thanksgiving. But where is it going in December. We discuss.

Great Zoomed Out Chart to understand where we are headed.

Great Zoomed In Chart to understand December clearly.

Key Take Aways:

Will not go lower than 5K Bitcoin in December

Will not get higher than 8400 Bitcoin in December

Do not expect Bitcoin to go to 3K or 4K.

We are…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP15: BitMEX Gets Breached

Sun, 03 Nov 2019 20:33:02 GMT

With a leak of at least 23,000 emails, the recent BitMEX email leak was much heavier than expected. An inadvertent message that included lists of emails made the rounds last week, creating a security break for the largest crypto derivatives exchange.

23,000+ Emails Leaked by BitMEX

Details of the BitMEX email leak were shared a few hours ago by well-known industry researcher Larry Cermak in one of his tweets. Using BitMEX is not entirely illegal, though it has been banned for US citizens.

BitMEX’s, perpetual BTC/USDT swap, is the most active contract linked to…

Thriller Rundown: Currency Arms Race

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 01:58:58 GMT

The Rundown

Digital Industrial Revolution

It is starting to look like China is going full blockchain with plans to issue a central bank stablecoin, presumably to regain power from which controls the vast majority of payments in the country.

They’re going so far as to remove articles that say blockchain tech is a scam. Freedom of speech so being a luxury in China.

Like Russia before them, they too now claim they want to be at the forefront of blockchain implementations, with it unclear whether they can and/or what effect this might have.

Russia, The Big Error of History

Russia’s president Vladimir Putin has gone so far as to even ordered the central bank to step down when the latter hinted at a dislike towards this space.

That they want to orchestrate a drive towards blockchain integration is clear, but whether they can is a different matter.

China, The Open Markets Dilemma

A a simple trajectory of the blockchain starts in London, then USA, Russia, France , Venezuela and Iran on one hand, Saudis on the other, and now to China.

China has many very smart men and women who enjoyed and still enjoy fairly close relations or at least have interactions with western talent.

The problem is China’s firewall, which in this case is an almost physical firewall in that they have banned crypto exchanges, and thus any western interest in the country where the crypto or blockchain aspects are concerned.

It’s unlikely they’d be able to lead. It is perhaps even impossible realistically thinking because China might have surface knowledge but not the deep knowhow that comes from being at the forefront of the computer revolution during a period ranging from the 70s to the 90s when the latter went mainstream, and then at the forefront of the internet age thereafter.

Bitcoin Jumps 12% as China’s Xi Embraces Blockchain, Boosting Crypto Sentiment

Bitcoin prices are rebounding from a five-month low touched earlier this week.

Chinese President Xi Jinping said his country should seize opportunities afforded by blockchain, the technology that underpins bitcoin.

Despite China’s ban on cryptocurrency exchanges in 2017, the comments from the leader of the world’s second-largest economy could boost sentiment toward digital assets in general, providing a positive market backdrop for bitcoin, says eToro’s Mati Greenspan.

Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, said the country needs to “seize the opportunity” afforded by blockchain technology.

Speaking as part of the 18th collective study of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee on Thursday in Beijing, Xi said blockchain technology has a wide array of applications within China, listing topics ranging from financing businesses to mass transit and poverty alleviation.

“We must take the blockchain as an important breakthrough for independent innovation of core technologies,” Xi told committee members.

“[We must] clarify the main direction, increase investment, focus on a number of key core technologies, and accelerate the development of blockchain technology and industrial innovation.”

United States, The Complacent

The United States has one very big problem. It is ruled by bankers. That’s a generalization and perhaps not a fully correct statement, but that banks have immense influence is far too clear.

Banks of course are not a monolithic entity. In addition, there’s a generational divide. The older generation which thinks this blockchain stuff is complete nonsense, and the younger one that sees the need to adapt.

This generational transition of powe…

Thriller Insider: Yield Curve Inversions

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:00:38 GMT

What is an inverted yield curve?

To understand what an inverted yield curve is, you must first understand one of the most basic financial asset classes out there: Bonds.

A bond is like an IOU given to you by a bank. When you lend the bank money, it’ll give you back that same amount at a later time along with a fixed amount of interest.

For example, if you bought a two-year bond for $100 with a 2% annual return on it, that means you’ll get $104.04 back after two years (this accounts for compounding).

Yes, that’s a low return rate. However, bonds have a number of benefits that justify the small rate of return:

They’re an extremely stable investment. This is especially true when it comes to government bonds. The only way you can lose your money with them is if the government defaulted on its loans — which the U.S. government has never done.

They’re guaranteed to have a return. This means that you’ll know exactly how much you’re getting on your ROI when you purchase a bond.

Longer investments yield higher returns. The longer you’re willing to wait on your bond typically means that you’re going to have higher return rates. I say typically because there are exceptions to this (Hint: It has to do with what we’re talking about right now).

And when people refer to inverted yield curves, they’re typically referring to the yields on U.S. Treasury bonds, or bonds guaranteed to investors by the U.S. government.

The Fed Is Going to Buy Bonds Again. It’s Not a Stimulus Effort.

The Federal Reserve will resume the expansion of its balance sheet soon. Just don’t call it quantitative easing.

Following a sudden rise in overnight bank funding costs in September, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said Tuesday that the central bank will begin increasing its securities holdings to “maintain an appropriate level of reserves.” This should be viewed as a technical adjustment and different from the large-scale asset purchases the central bank undertook to stimulate the economy following the financial crisis, he said in a speech to the National Association of Business Economists in Denver, according to the text.

This move would be in keeping with the Fed’s “ample reserve” operating policy established in the wake of the financial crisis, in which the central bank controlled the federal-funds rate—its primary policy target—by establishing the interest it pays on bank reserves. Before the financial crisis, the Fed would control the fed-funds rate through open-market operations—the purchases and sales of securities—to maintain a scarcity of reserves.

Some market observers are calling the Federal Reserve’s recent commitment to buy billions of dollars of U.S. Treasury bills QE4—the start of a fourth round of so-called quantitative easing meant to boost a flagging economy.

The underlying problem was a systemic shortage of money. Fed officials wrongly believed the banking system was flush with more reserves than it needed. In reality, the system was operating on a knife edge where small changes in the quantity of reserves generated large changes in price.

Inverted Yield Curve Suggesting Recession Around The Corner?

If we look at the data past yield curve inversions in the US. The difference between the 10-year and 2-year Treasury yield (10Y2Y) going back to 1976.

Notice that before almost every recession, the yield curve inverted and then steepened.

And how often did the yield curve invert and no recession followed within two years of the first inversion?

Zero.

Thriller Rundown: The 18 Millionth Bitcoin

Sat, 19 Oct 2019 03:14:48 GMT

The Rundown

The 18 Millionth Bitcoin

The countdown begins to the 18 millionth Bitcoin (BTC) that was expected to be mined early Friday morning.

The most popular cryptocurrency currently has 18,000,137.5 Bitcoin in existence. At a rate of 1,800 BTC mined daily.

After this, there are just three million left to be mined from a total of 21 million Bitcoin. Notably, it is said that about 14 to 19 percent of BTC is gone or lost forever. There are also stolen coins, and some hundred thousand stashed away by Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous person believed to have created Bitcoin.

Bitcoin HalvingIn May 2020, the scheduled "Bitcoin halving" will take place wherein the reward for Bitcoin miners for solving a block that connects transactions will be down to 6.25 from 12.5 Bitcoins.

Then, there will be about 376,562.5 left to mine when the next halving occurs, which is due every four years. The code in BTC is designed in such a way that limits the production of the cryptocurrency homologizing it to gold, which opposes how the fiat money is easily printed.

5 Good Minutes

FATF Joins BIS in Calling Stablecoins “Global Risk”

Stablecoins pose a money laundering and terrorist financing risk to the world, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) said Friday.

In documents released after its latest meeting, the intergovernmental organization referred to cryptocurrencies as a “major strategic initiative,” and said cryptos whose values are pegged to fiat currencies could have a particularly big impact.

Some 800 representatives from 205 jurisdictions met from Oct. 16 to Oct. 18 to discuss various issues under the jurisdiction of FATF, led this year by Xiangmin Liu of China, according to the publication. Crypto-related concerns were front and center.

While the document addressed cryptocurrencies broadly, it singled out stablecoins on multiple occasions, writing:

“Emerging assets such as so-called global ‘stablecoins’, and their proposed global networks and platforms, could potentially cause a shift in the virtual asset ecosystem and have implications for the money laundering and terrorist financing risks. There are two concerns: mass-market adoption of virtual assets and person-to-person transfers, without the need for a regulated intermediary. Together these changes could have serious consequences for our ability to detect and prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.”

A second document, titled “Money laundering risks from ‘stablecoins’ and other emerging assets,” said the FATF will continue to examine the characteristics and perceived risks of stablecoins and may even clarify or update its virtual currency guidance to better address this class of cryptocurrency.

“The FATF will continue to ensure its standards remain relevant and responsive and it will report to G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors in 2020 on the risks from global ‘stablecoins’ and other emerging assets,” the second document read.

The FATF’s warning followed a report from the Group of Seven (G7) advanced economies and the and Bank of International Settlements (BIS) calling stablecoins a growing threat to monetary policy, financial stability and competition.

The Hard Truth

Circle to Spin Out Poloniex

Crypto exchange Poloniex is spinning out from its parent firm Circle, the companies announced Friday.

According to a pair of blog posts, Poloniex will now become Polo Digital Assets, Ltd., an “independent international company” backed by an unnamed Asian investment firm. The trading platform will not serve U.S. customers after this year.

In Friday’s blog post, Circle co-founders Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville…

Thriller Rundown: The Certainty of Bitcoin

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 02:11:43 GMT

The Rundown

One of Germany’s biggest bank predicts bitcoin will reach $90,000 due to the halvening based on a stock to flow model that measures the hardness of a money.

“The stock-to-flow approach originating in commodity-market analysis serves to quantify the ‘hardness’ of an asset. Applied to Bitcoin, an unusually strong correlation emerges between the market value of this cryptocurrency and the ratio between existing stockpiles of Bitcoin (‘stock’) and new supply (‘flow’),” they say.

“Satoshi’s ‘stroke of genius’ was to decouple supply from price and from mining efforts (in Bitcoin’s case: computing power). It is worth noting that this ‘difficulty adjustment’ was absent in the case of all Bitcoin’s predecessors, e.g. Bit Gold…

Historically, the Bitcoin Halving has proven to be an important catalyst that propels Bitcoin into a new Bull Market.

In fact, Bitcoin tends to begin its new bull trend at least a year before its Halving.

Bitcoin Halving #1 — November 2012

Bitcoin Halving #2 — July 2016

Bitcoin Halving #3 — May 2020

1. Bitcoin has rallied 12,000%-13,300% in each of its Halvings to date

The first Bitcoin Halving spurred 13,378% growth in Bitcoin’s price whereas the second Bitcoin Halving spurred a 12,160% rally.

A 12,160% rally from Bitcoin’s mid-December 2018 bear market bottom of $3,150 would result in a ~$385,000 Bitcoin.

By the same token a 13,378% rally would lead to a ~$425,000 Bitcoin.

A $385,000 Bitcoin is very interesting because that would mean that Bitcoin’s Market Cap (i.e. $189 billion as of this writing) will have eclipsed the current Market Cap of Gold (i.e. $7.8 trillion).

Bitcoin Halvings #1 and #2 — A Detailed Breakdown

A new Market Cycle high tends to be made just before the Halving but it doesn’t eclipse the old All-Time High

Since mid-December 2018, Bitcoin rallied over 340% which closely resembles the 383% rally that Bitcoin experienced leading up to its second Halving.

If Bitcoin were to rally 383% like it did prior to Halving #2, it would reach a new Market Cycle high of ~$15,000 which is higher than the current Market Cycle local top of $13,900 as of this writing.

This turn of events would satisfy the historical tendencies of setting a new Market Cycle prior to the Halving but not a new All-Time High.

This in turn would also satisfy another key tendency: if Bitcoin rallies less pre-Halving, it will rally more post-Halving (and for a longer period of time).

Should this tendency play out once again, this would mean that Bitcoin would have a higher likelihood of rallying over 13,000% compared to the 12,000% rally from Halving #2.

On the other hand however, if Bitcoin were to rally similarly to its 663% uptrend prior to Halving #1, that would mean that Bitcoin would reach a price point of almost $24,000 prior to Halving #3.

Of course, this would lead to a new All-Time High prior to the third Halving which is something that goes against the aforementioned historical tendency.

It is for this reason that Bitcoin’s price action may continue to closely resemble its price action prior to Halving #2.

Should this be the case, it would take Bitcoin a longer time to manage its typical post-Halving growth (after all, it took Bitcoin over 500 days post-Halving #2 to manage an over 12,000% rally to new ATHs).

If Bitcoin’s post-Halving #3 growth resembles Bitcoin’s post-Halving #2 growth, then Bitcoin may see a new All-Time High over 500 days after the Halving (i.e. by Quarter 4, 2021).

3. After a new Market Cycle high is set, a retrace will occur prior to the Halving

A retrace may very well occur prior to the Halving which would figure as a financial opportunity for both traders and investors alike.

4. New All-Time High in Bitcoin’s price will occur after the Halving

Historically, Bitcoin has set a new All-Time High after every Halvi…

Thriller Insider: The Looming Recession

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 09:30:11 GMT

The United States is currently experiencing one of the longest periods of economic expansion in its history. However, the expansion has not reached all households and many are struggling to cover the costs of basic emergencies. At the same time, economic growth appears to be slowing, and there are warning signs that a recession is possible in the near future. While downturns are difficult to predict, policymakers have a responsibility both to assess whether the country is prepared for the next recession and to implement approaches to protect Americans from the worst outcomes. Although the economy has been growing since 2009, even those who have benefited from this growth are still feeling the effects of the Great Recession. While recessions are harmful in a variety of ways—most significantly because people lose their jobs—they also leave a permanent mark on people’s consciousness. For some, there is the pain of being forced to take a lower-level job. For others, jobs are not even available.

Several generations have been adversely and permanently affected by the Great Recession. Millennials, many of whom had only recently entered the labor market at the time of the recession, have altered their behavior because of the downturn, delaying big purchases such as houses. Baby Boomers with nest eggs wrapped up in the stock market saw their savings nearly wiped out. Homeowners of all ages were and continue to be profoundly affected.

Definition of Monetary Policy 3

Though most of us haven’t seen it in our lifetimes, it has existed in other lifetimes and other places. MP3 is a continuum of coordinated monetary and fiscal policies that vary who gets the money (private sector versus public sector) and how directly that printed money is provided (directly providing “helicopter money” to spenders versus more indirect means of financing spending). The following diagram maps many of the possible types of MP3 onto that continuum. In general, the more direct policies would be more effective, but also more politically difficult to do. And some of the least direct policies (or variants of them) have recently been used, but not at the scale that would likely be needed in the next significant downturn.

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP13: Better The Devil You Know

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:53:01 GMT

Cryptocurrency Exchanges Including Coinbase Create The Crypto Rating Council:

Cryptocurrurrency exchange operators including Coinbase, Kraken and Circle have teamed up to create a system that rates digital tokens on how close they are to securities.

The points-based rating system, unveiled by Coinbase in a blog post Monday, determines whether a digital asset falls under U.S. securities law using guidance from the Securities and Exchange Commission.

“The result of the analysis is a score which makes it easy for members to synthesize the analysis across many tokens and make their own, independent business decisions…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP9: SWIFT Recognize Crypto Financial Evolution

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 05:27:03 GMT

The Rundown

Bankers Start to Recognize Bitcoin’s & Crypto Role in Financial Evolution

SWIFT Chairman of the Board, Yawar Shah

Speaking during the Sibos 2019 conference held recently in one of the world’s financial capitals, London, “The financial industry is undergoing an extraordinary change, because of new entrants like Facebook’s Libra and the emergence of technologies like crypto assets,” said Yawar Shah, chairman of Swift, the global interbank financial telecommunication system used by banks around the world to send and receive information about financial transactions.

Shah’s presentation concerned payments and…

Thriller Insights: The Repo Market Meltdown

Sat, 28 Sep 2019 05:43:30 GMT

The Real Story Of The Repo Market Meltdown, And What It Means For Bitcoin:

Last week the financial system ran out of cash. It was a modern version of a bank run, and it’s not over yet. Stepping back, it reveals two big things about financial markets: first, US Treasuries are not truly “risk-free” assets, as most consider them to be, and second, big banks are significantly under-capitalized. The event doesn’t mean another financial meltdown is necessarily imminent—just that the risk of one is heightened—since the brush fire can be doused either by the Fed, or by the banks raising more equity capital. However, it provides a “teachable moment” regarding systemic fragility and anti-fragility.

What’s Happening, In Plain English?

Somebody—probably a big bank—needs cash so badly that it has been willing to pay a shockingly high cost to obtain it. That’s the layman’s explanation of what’s happening. Interest rates have betrayed common sense—interest rates in the repo market should be lower than rates in unsecured markets, for example, because repos are secured by assets and thus supposedly lower-risk. But repo rates spiked way above unsecured lending rates last week, even for “risk-free” collateral such as US Treasuries.

But US Treasuries are not risk-free. Far from it. (By this, I’m not referring to the US potentially defaulting on its debt obligations. Rather, I’m referring to the practice in the repo market that allows more people to believe they own US Treasuries than actually do. It’s called “rehypothecation.”) Why was someone willing to borrow cash at a 10% interest rate last Tuesday, in exchange for pledging US Treasury collateral that yields only 2% or less? That trade lost someone a whopping 8% (annualized) overnight, but presumably the trade allowed the bank to stay in business for another day. As risk premiums go, 8% is shockingly high—for a supposedly risk-free asset!

At a systemic level, the traditional financial system is as fragile as Bitcoin is anti-fragile.

An anti-fragile system is one that becomes stronger and more resilient as a result of shocks, not weaker. This describes Bitcoin, whose network security grows as the system’s processing power grows. Here I distinguish between price volatility and systemic volatility. Bitcoin’s price is highly volatile, but as a system it is more stable. In stark contrast to the traditional financial system, Bitcoin is not a debt-based system that periodically experiences bank run-like instability. In this regard, Bitcoin is an insurance policy against financial market instability. Bitcoin is no one’s IOU. It has no lender of last resort because it doesn’t need one. For me, Bitcoin is empowering because it provides a choice to opt out of the traditional financial system. In light of the traditional financial system’s instability, despite all of Bitcoin’s drawbacks, I find that a powerful concept.

Coin Analysis: Bitcoin

Thriller Insights - S3EP9: Bitcoin Becomes Mainstream

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 02:11:40 GMT

Bakkt Launch Incoming…What to Expect:

On September 22, a product designed to remake Bitcoin as a mainstream investment for the world's investment managers will go live. When ICE Futures U.S., one of the world's largest commodities markets, opens trading at 8 p.m. ET that day, it will offer Bakkt Daily and Monthly Bitcoin Futures, the first physically delivered crypto-currency contracts ever traded on a federally regulated exchange.

If the exchange works as planned, it will give institutional investors a secure, well-monitored place to trade Bitcoin, the world's most widely used cryptocurrency. That in turn could…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP8: Is This Why Bitcoin Matters?

Fri, 20 Sep 2019 02:51:04 GMT

The Rundown

The US Quietly Printed $75 Billion out of Thin Air (For the Banks). This Is Why Bitcoin Matters

The United States Federal Reserve has suddenly injected $53 billion in short term lending markets by buying US Treasuries and other securities for the first time since 2008. They are to print another $75 billion today as money seemingly dries up with the culprit apparently being too much government debt offerings.

“Banks get the overnight capital they need by pledging collateral, usually Treasury bonds, in exchange for cash. When the Fed provides the cash, they basically print the…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP11: Bitcoin Stock to Flow Ratio

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 03:49:26 GMT

Bitcoin, Stock-to-flow Model:

Stock-to-flow Ratio:

Stock-to-flow Ratio for a commodity is defined as it’s years of inventory relative to annual supply. While the economic utility of a consumable good is created when it is destroyed or used up, the utility of investment assets lies in their possession and later resale. Industrial commodities therefore have low stock-to-flow ratios, this is to say, inventories usually only cover consumption demand for a few months. If there were no inventories at all, supply would have to correspond exactly to production and demand exactly to consumption. However, if there are…

Thriller Insider: Digital Economy Report 2019

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 05:13:48 GMT

US: Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell Speech

Jerome Powell isn't sounding too dovish, once again saying the economy is performing well and is in a "good place." The Federal Reserve chair described today's employment report for August, where payroll growth slowed, as consistent with a strong labor market. Powell also said the consumer sector remains strong but that manufacturing is moving sideways to down. And the chair did cite risks to the outlook, including slowing global growth and low inflation. He said trade uncertainty is hampering business investment which has been a focal point for the Fed this year and was cited as a major factor in its July decision to cut rates for the first time this cycle. Whether the Fed cuts rates again at the FOMC later this month is less than certain, though Powell did say that the Fed is watching risks carefully and will act as appropriate. On the question of a possible recession, Powell said the Fed is not expecting nor forecasting one.

Digital Economy Report 2019

The rapid spread of digital technologies is transforming many economic and social activities. However, widening digital divides threaten to leave developing countries, and especially least developed countries, even further behind. A smart embrace of new technologies, enhanced partnerships and greater intellectual leadership are needed to redefine digital development strategies and the future contours of globalization.

This first edition of the Digital Economy Report – previously known as the Information Economy Report − examines the implications of the emerging digital economy for developing countries in terms of value creation and capture. It highlights the two main drivers of value creation in the digital era − digital data and platformization – and explores how current trends of wealth concentration could be replaced by trajectories leading to more equitable sharing of the gains from digitalization.

A and China leading the world

The report highlighted the dominance of the two superpowers, saying that the US and China accounted for “75 percent of all patents related to blockchain technologies, 50 percent of global spending on the “Internet of Things” (IoT), and more than 75 percent of the world market for public cloud computing.”

Not only that, but the two nations hold 90 percent of the market capitalization value of the world’s 70 largest digital platform companies. This is due to the major internet companies, like Apple, Amazon, Google, Facebook heralding from the US and Tencent as well as Alibaba from China.

The aggressive expansion of these companies is no doubt a deciding factor in the dominance of the US and China. In terms of digital currencies, Facebook is the most notable in its currency move. Most of these companies have looked towards blockchain too, like Alibaba and Baidu.

Bitcoin Trading at Record Inverse Correlation With Yuan

Bloomberg has reported that the 30-day inverse correlation between Bitcoin and the yuan has reached a record low, implying that the trade war has forced Chinese investors to adopt BTC.

Thriller Rundown - S3EP6: The Devaluation of the US Dollar

Mon, 02 Sep 2019 01:51:56 GMT

Today Car discusses what many economists believe that international demand for dollars (in the form of our debt such as Treasury Bills) allows the United States to maintain huge trade deficits, without fear of major US currency devaluation. But what were seeing now in this next downtown could be a paradigm shift. Quantitative easing and low — even negative — interest rates, which have become a way for central banks to prop up asset markets across the globe are at great risk.

According to Ray Dalio:

More specifically, central bank policies will push short-term and long-term real and…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP7: Jackson Hole Effect on Bitcoin

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 01:24:51 GMT

Car reports on the Economic Policy Symposium 2019 that took place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Some of the world’s most powerful bankers and economic thinkers spent three days holed up at Jackson Lake Lodge, as they do each summer for the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual symposium. We discuss the views on Federal Reserve policy, the outlook for the U.S. economy, threats to the central bank's independence and what this all means for Bitcoin.

Dollar Cost Averaging Into Bitcoin

https://dcabtc.com/

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Thriller Insights: BlackRock Effect on Bitcoin

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 06:09:18 GMT

Car discusses the latest BlackRock Investment Institute MACRO AND MARKET PERSPECTIVES for AUGUST 2019 Dealing with the next downturn: From unconventional monetary policy to unprecedented policy coordination

https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-macro-perspectives-august-2019.pdf

He specifically dives into the the portion of the report where they discuss Monetary Financing.

They also mention Cryptocurrencies as not playing a role in the next downturn.

For example, policy innovations in the next downturn will likely need to take inequality more directly into account to be politically palatable. Not all asset purchase programs are born equal when it comes to their impact on inequality. Policy responses that put money more directly in the hands of citizens might be more attractive. The rise of central bank-issued electronic money (not cryptocurrencies) might achieve these objectives in ways that were not previously possible. But this is also a slippery slope. A drift away from central bank independence – where the overall monetary policy stance is dominated by short-term political considerations – could quickly open the door to uncontrolled fiscal spending. The risk is real. This slippery slope leads to arguments that monetary policy can finance fiscal deficits – and that there is only a tenuous link between inflation and money-financed deficits, as some proponents “Modern Monetary Theory” (MMT) claim. The key is that coordination does not require giving up central bank independence. Instead, policy frameworks need to evolve to acknowledge that it is not the response itself that needs to be independent. The policy response in times of crisis will have to involve elements of both fiscal and monetary policy. But the contribution of monetary and fiscal authorities to the response can still be cleanly separated. The approach described on the next page provides a concrete example of how this can be done.

He also discusses the Big Four – a group of huge financial holding companies that control many sectors of the economy in the US and abroad. BlackRock being one of them. Other members of the Big Four also include: the Vanguard Group; State Street Corporation; and FMR Corporation (Fidelity). FMR Corporation as you know is extremely bullish on Bitcoin.

Thriller Insider - S3EP5: BAKKT...Entering PHASE ONE

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 02:13:54 GMT

If the Bakkt blueprint works as planned, a panoply of new Bitcoin funds would tap the pent-up demand for the cryptocurrency, making it a safe and easy choice for everyday investors—notably millennials getting their first 401(k)s. Wall Street could then tap Bitcoin’s popularity as an alternative to stocks and bonds to generate giant trading volumes. And that flood of institutional buying and selling, in turn, would take the terror out of Bitcoin by smoothing its wild swings in price.

Cracking the 401(k) and IRA market for cryptocurrency would be a huge win for Bakkt. But…

Thriller Coin Talk: Bitcoin and the Next Recession

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 06:15:29 GMT

Today we are talking Bitcoin and the Next Recession. This is not to scare you but to give you different scenarios on what could occur during the next global financial crisis like in 2008 (type level financial crisis.)

Go back and listen to Thriller Coin Talk: The End of Central Banking where I discusses why the world’s monetary system is being destroyed.

Well according to Barron’s

The chatter surrounding the timing of the next recession is only getting louder, with two-thirds of economists now predicting that we will see some sort of economic downturn by the end of 2020. As we prepare for what many consider to be the inevitable, I’m frequently asked by investors and colleagues: “How will a future recession impact the cryptocurrency industry?”

This new, decentralized asset class was born at the tail end of the housing crisis, and has yet to experience the full force of a recession or even lengthy bear market. What I can say with certainty, however, is that few industries will have more to learn and more to teach: because not all 2,000 cryptocurrencies are alike and, as such, not all 2,000 cryptocurrencies will respond the same way to market pressure.

I think we have to look at some key factors by zooming out.

1st) I think, short-term, definitely Bitcoin is going to go down. People need to withdraw that money. Also as the market trades down, people get more fearful and they'll be selling more Bitcoin and move it over to fiat to withdraw. In plain speak its a domino effect. Retail investors get more fearful and then as Bitcoin falls in value, people will wonder if Bitcoin is or isn't a store of value. Which continues to more and more selling. Rinse and Repeat.

2nd) Today is a Trial Run of sorts, it truly is…which is good (I promise keep reading.) Because it will really depend on how big this next global recession will be and how the Bitcoin market will react. Which today was a precursor, a sort of announcement to the world, “Hey look were heading towards a global recession.”

Starting this morning…BTC began to fall sharply from $10,862 to as low as $9,888 before traders bought the price back up above $10,000. It marks the worst single-day loss since July 16, approximately 30 days ago.

3rd) Pay attention to Miners and what they do. Mining will be incredibly interesting to watch and how that impacts the Bitcoin/crypto ecosystem. We need a set of miners that are able to operate at lower costs and what happens when other miners are unable to mine in this global recession? Does that increases the chances of a 51% attack? Which could lead to another major drop in price and sentiment.

4th) What happens to exchanges? Think about it…suddenly there's a major global recession and retail investors and holders of last resort are pulling money and everyone's pulling money…at the same time from multiple exchanges? Do we really know what the deposit ratio is for Gemini, Kraken, Coinbase? Do they know? What happens if everyone suddenly pulls at the same time from some of the biggest exchanges? Can we cover it all? Will we be paid in Tether or USDC?

5th) Finally Bitcoin needs this challenge. Yes that’s right I said it. We need this challenge. Bitcoin / Crypto as an industry needs to survive this next recession, this is not being talked about in the industry and is not really being considered, we need to have these conversations now…to prepare.

Show Note Promises:

The packet of slides sent to clients early this week, from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. technical analyst Sheba Jafari. Interesting, she brightly predicated last years fall under 5K in February.

To view the full document check out the link below. https://www.scribd.com/document/421604963/…

Thriller Insider: What Now?

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 00:38:35 GMT

By October 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to decide whether to approve two bitcoin ETF applications. Filed by Bitwise Asset Management and VanEck, these ETFs would give investors a simpler way to gain exposure to bitcoin cryptocurrency. Approval doesn’t mean immediate launch—that could take time. But if approved and launched, should you invest in it?

How big can the ETF market become?

In 2017 was a record year for the global ETF market. Assets invested in ETFs and other exchange-traded products (ETPs) reached a new all-time high of $4.8 Trillion. “So far, assets in global ETFs have doubled every five years,” says Bryon Lake, head of international ETFs at JP Morgan Asset Management. “So can we reach $10 Trillion in assets in 2022, compared to the current $5trn? It’s a stretch but it’s entirely possible.”

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission again delayed a decision on approving three Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, dealing another blow to those in the cryptocurrencies community holding on to the belief that a favorable decision was imminent. The regulator postponed until October a ruling on whether listing rules can change to allow the two funds to start trading. Decisions for both the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust, which wants to track the 10 largest digital tokens, and the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust.

Thriller Insights - S3EP5: When and How to Accumulate Bitcoin?

Sat, 10 Aug 2019 21:50:36 GMT

Car discusses Bitcoin accumulation and breaks down his take on how it should be done.

He also discusses Bitcoin in coin analysis, and the effect of the Bitcoin ETF on the 19th of August.

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Thriller Rundown: Bitcoin Black Swan Event

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 02:14:28 GMT

The term “Black Swan Event” describes certain events in history so profoundly unexpected and massive in scale, that they fundamentally changed the course of history. There are good Black Swans and bad Black swan. One black swan event was perhaps the genesis of bitcoin’s birth: The subprime mortgage crisis which almost brought down the entire banking industry.

Economic storm clouds have long been gathering on the horizon, and lightning struck this week with the Dow erasing two months of gains, and the Chinese yuan falling to a level not seen since 2008. With Bitcoin surging, is the digital currency turning into a safe-haven asset?

Bitcoin is now the 11th largest money in the world, and it obtained this with only a nine-page paper created anonymously fueled by a grassroots movement. Millions of people have chosen a bank with no CEO, office or marketing department and it should absolutely blow your mind and scare you at the same time.

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP5: Bitcoins Altered Reality

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 04:05:16 GMT

Bitcoin, which has rocketed about 200% higher in 2019, soared as much as 9% on Monday to over $11,000 as weekend uncertainty between China and the United States rattled global stock markets.

Hyperbitcoinization is a state where Bitcoin becomes the world’s dominant form of money. Bitcoin is socially wired and can be adopted exponentially. As it gains traction it will seem to be an organic, self-organizing process. Bitcoin is in the infrastructure build-out phase and an early form of money. However, when it passes a critical “tipping point” Bitcoin adoption, use and price will skyrocket. With rapid global acceptance, the cost…

Thriller Insights - S3EP4: Corporate Coins

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 23:46:09 GMT

Corporate coins are coming, Walmart is looking into its own US dollar-backed digital currency, along the same lines of Facebook’s much hyped Libra project.

A patent application outlines a method for “generating one digital currency unit by tying the one digital currency unit to a regular currency; storing information of the one digital currency unit into a block of a blockchain; buying or paying the one digital currency unit”.

According to a patent filing submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Thursday, Walmart’s currency would serve low-income households by offering a “fee-free…

Thriller Insider: Fed Effect on Bitcoin

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 03:32:33 GMT

The last three or four decades have seen a remarkable evolution in the institutions that comprise the modern monetary system. The financial crisis of 2007-2009 is a wakeup call that we need a similar evolution in the analytical apparatus and theories that we use to understand that system. Three features of the new system are central. Most important, the intertwining of previously separate capital markets and money markets has produced a system with new dynamics as well as new vulnerabilities. The financial crisis revealed those vulnerabilities for all to see.

New York Fed President John Williams, among others, has made the case that the Fed has limited medicine in the medicine cabinet to aid the economy and that it’s better to administer the pills at the first signs of trouble rather than waiting for full-blown illness when there might not be enough medicine left to make a difference. Interest rates are very low by historical standards. For example, the benchmark rate was over 5 percent before the Fed started reducing it in 2007. Now the benchmark rate is half that amount, meaning there will be less stimulus this time around from cutting rates.

America enjoys a unique position of power over the world’s financial system thanks to the supremacy of the US dollar. But several of the nation’s adversaries appear to think they’ve found a clever way around this decades-old setup: cryptocurrency. This is because an interest rate cut reduces the yield on a currency. Further, the liquidity added to the economy via rate cuts often leads to inflation and loss of purchasing power of the currency. Put simply, falling interest rates mean fewer reasons to hold U.S. dollars, as pointed out by Alan Silbert, executive managing director at INX Trading Platform. Silbert believes the Fed will deliver more rate cuts in the near future.

The Fed has cut rates less than 12 months away from bitcoin’s mining reward halving – a process aimed at curbing inflation by reducing reward for mining on the blockchain by 50 percent every four years. Essentially, BTC’s monetary policy is on a preset path – its supply is halved every four years. The monetary policy divergence would widen further if the Fed embarks on a full-blown easing cycle, as anticipated by Silbert. That would further strengthen bitcoin’s appeal as store of value and may bolster the bull market.

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Thriller Insights - S3EP3: Bull Case For Bitcoin

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 00:50:38 GMT

Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto market has been spiraling downwards after a minor spike yesterday to 10.4K, leading to a continuation of the downwards pressure that Bitcoin and other major alts have incurred over the past several weeks.

Now, crypto analysts, traders and notable personalities are noting that there is a high probability that Bitcoin’s recent pullback extends significantly lower, but that in the long-term Bitcoin’s price may be bolstered by growing global economic weakness.

Over the past week, the global economy has flashed several warning signals that may tell investors that…

Thriller Coin Talk - S3EP3: BITCOIN'S NEXT WAVE

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 05:34:57 GMT

Car discusses Bitcoin’s Next Wave. Some institutions were not investing in cryptocurrencies before 2019, but with the UAT launch of Bakkt on Monday and Fidelity Digital Assets which now offers both custody and trade execution for bitcoin to institutional investors, who has also seen institutional interest deepen over the last couple of months. We can almost guarantee they will now.

A recent report from BNY Mellon quoted the following,

Short Term Bitcoin Daily Chart

Bitcoin price action appears likely to keep coiling in the short-term as it aims for a retest of its critical…

Thriller Rundown - S3EP3: Bakkt Arrives

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 00:50:23 GMT

When Neil Armstrong planted his foot on the lunar surface five decades earlier, he made good on what President John F. Kennedy promised would be America’s “moonshot bet.” The “moonshot bet” has become a familiar term in business culture. Recently, Jeff Sprecher, the Chairman and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange, in his fourth quarter earnings conference call, termed ICE’s investment in Bakkt “a bit of a moonshot bet.”

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Thriller Insights - S3EP2: Bakkt Incoming🚀

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 20:37:22 GMT

Car discusses the Bakkt Institutional Digital Asset Summit on July 18, the testing phase is launching Monday July 22, Bakkt plans to start user acceptance testing (UAT) for its Bitcoin futures products. The first two contracts to be listed by ICE Futures U.S. are "Bakkt Bitcoin (USD) Daily Futures" and "Bitcoin (USD) Monthly Futures".

In order to provide "regulated custody in the Bakkt Warehouse, Bakkt has filed with the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for approval to form a limited-purpose trust company that would serve as a qualified custodian of bitcoin under applicable law."

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Thriller Insider - S3EP 2: Face/Off

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 05:22:14 GMT

Car breakdowns the Libra discussions from the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday (July 16.) Overall, Tuesday’s hearing was heavy on Facebook-related questions and light on crypto issues, indicating that the lawmakers were more worried about the company than the technology.

Recap: Facebook first announced Libra last month, when it introduced Libra Association, a Geneva-based consortium of big-name “founding members” including Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Stripe, Uber and Lyft etc…

Looking Forward: Facebook’s David Marcus is set to appear before the House Financial Services Committee Wednesday afternoon July 17th 2019 for Round 2.

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Thriller Rundown - S3EP2: Bitcoin Attacked

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 01:05:22 GMT

Car discusses Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin press conference on Monday about Bitcoin “could be misused by money launderers and terrorist financiers” and that it was a “national security issue.”

Then he gives you 5 good minutes on why you should still hold your Bitcoin after today.

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Thriller Insights: Maximum Bitcoin Scenario

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:08:29 GMT

Car discusses bullish scenarios for Bitcoin in 2019. The halving is in 314 days. Bitcoin's inflation rate will be cut to 1.8%. Why is that important? It will be lower than central banks target of 2% inflation. In 2012 when Bitcoin halved the price was $12.50. In 2016 it was $650, up 50x over 4 years. If Bitcoin appreciates 50x again, at the 2020 halving the price will be $32,000 per Bitcoin. If it does it again for 2024 the price will be 1.6 million a coin.

In 2019 most Bitcoin OG’s report, the geopolitical risks that weighed on global economic growth in the second half of 2018 would likely carry through to 2019. That uncertainty would be a boom for Bitcoin prices, as institutional investor demand is expected to increase Bitcoin's effective and increasing hedging role.

Thriller Insider: An Analysis on Bakkt & ErisX

Sat, 06 Jul 2019 05:30:22 GMT

Car deep dives to find key discoveries into why Bakkt and ErisX are massive factors at play for later this year. The fact remains ErisX and Bakkt both want to launch bitcoin futures, but the two firms are taking different approaches to the market according to their executives. Until now both firms have been waiting for the regulatory green light. According to a statement from the company, ErisX just obtained a derivatives clearing organization license (DCO) this week, allowing the exchange's upcoming clearinghouse to clear digital asset futures contracts.Subscribe via iTunes or Substack. Also follow on Twitter and Medium."If you enjoyed listening to this episode and you want a really easy way to support Thriller Premium, why don't you head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a quick rating or even a review?Please leave a Review. Just go to ThrillerRating.com and that should open up Apple Podcasts.Podcast reviews are pretty darn important and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get Thriller Premium in front of more people.I am very appreciative for each one of you and would be extremely grateful if you left a 5 star review showing support. I read pretty much all the reviews that you guys leave over there. Thank You."🔊 For Podcast ⚡ Lightning ⚡ ListenersYou can now use an app and support streaming sats to Thriller Premium.Mobile: Breez is an excellent non-custodial Lightning walletMobile + Desktop: Sphinx Chatalso supports streaming to podcastsDesktop/Browser: podStationbrowser extensionMobile + Desktop: PodFriendas app and on webMobile + Desktop: CurioCasteras a progressive web appMore information is available at https://satoshis.stream This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.thrillerpremium.com/subscribe

Thriller Rundown - S2EP6: Bitcoin Macro Factors

Sat, 29 Jun 2019 05:19:39 GMT

Car discusses the bullish fatigue that resulted this noticeable pullback, the overall long-term trend for bitcoin price remains on an upward trajectory very reminiscent to 2011-2013.

He also discusses that Bitcoin and the rest of the cryptocurrency market will begin recovering faster in the latter half of 2019. Bitcoin has tended to rebound a year prior to its block reward halving. If the demand for Bitcoin goes up or remains the same and the supply of the asset decreases, it causes the price of Bitcoin to go up. This could push to parabolic states.

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Thriller Insights - S2EP6: Quantitative Easing

Fri, 21 Jun 2019 06:22:22 GMT

Car discusses the latest news from the Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell said that “we’re a long way from that,” going on to note that “digital currencies are in their infancy.” He also dives into the current “Quantitative Easing” period as being one of the most irresponsible and largest “monetary policy experiments in human history”, citing the fact that this policy has propped up financial markets across the globe.

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Thriller Rundown - S2EP5: Once Upon a Time in Menlo Park

Sat, 15 Jun 2019 05:34:37 GMT

Car discusses the latest news on Project Libra and why a pump for a related cryptocurrency is likely this weekend. He also goes into why Globalcoin will not be as big of a deal to the mainstream media as everyone thinks. Then he gives you 5 Good Minutes on why Bitcoin being labeled as Digital Gold just works for nocoiners and also gives the Hard Truth on how the SEC tricked the retail investors into thinking they were on their side.

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Thriller Insights: FATF Major Threat to Bitcoin

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 02:25:41 GMT

Car discusses the latest news of G20 group of nations reaffirming it will align with standards for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the funding of terrorism (CTF) set by the Financial Action Task Force on June 21st. He also goes into Litecoin increase and decrease today. Then we discuss 3 crypto projects to look out for, as they are set to lose big time over the next 12-18 months.

Thriller Rundown - S2EP4: Facebook vs Everyone

Fri, 07 Jun 2019 03:30:23 GMT

Car discusses the latest news from Facebook and why he fears they are not just coming to compete with stablecoins. He also goes into why this puts Facebook in competition with every blockchain in the space. Then he gives you 5 Good Minutes on EOS new platform “Voice” and also gives the Hard Truth on Binance’s just announced new stablecoin.

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Thriller Coin Talk - S2EP 40: Crypto Lunch with Buffet

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 00:20:13 GMT

Car discusses the news that Justin Sun bid a record $4.57 million to have lunch with Warren Buffett, who famously referred to Bitcoin as “probably rat poison squared.”

He also speculates that a pull back in Bitcoin price is coming according to coin metric data, bitcoin transaction volume has fallen significantly the past couple days. He also goes into what new crypto projects he expects to see 2X, 3X in the short term.

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Thriller Coin Talk - S2EP 39: Facebook GlobalCoin Launch

Mon, 27 May 2019 05:51:48 GMT

Car discusses the news that Facebook is planning to set up a digital payments system in about a dozen countries by the first quarter of 2020. The social media giant wants to start testing its crypto-currency, which has been referred to internally as GlobalCoin, by the end of this year.

He also speculates on how this will be rolled out to Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and introduces the idea that this will lead into Amazon creating Prime Coin.

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Thriller Coin Talk: The End of Central Banking

Mon, 20 May 2019 04:13:31 GMT

Car discusses why the world’s monetary system is being destroyed. Consequently, the economic signals that guide the markets – which in a free market are supposed to represent the supply and demand decisions of billions of people – have up to now all been totally false. Despite frequent denials by Central Banks and most mainstream economists, we are heading towards something inevitable.