Satoshi's Plebs

Episode 250 of Satoshi’s Plebs is a milestone show and a bit of a release party, as McIntosh and Kenshin pull back the curtain on a new AI-focused business venture: Arx Labs. The conversation centers on the opportunity they see in bringing practical, managed AI agents to small and medium-sized businesses in a way that is simple, affordable, and actually usable for non-technical people. They also reflect on the current state of open-source AI tooling, the fast-moving nature of the market, and why this moment feels like the right time to start building.Along the way, the episode keeps the familiar Satoshi’s Plebs spirit, with some Bitcoin housekeeping, a nod to listener support, and a reminder that Bitcoin and innovation still go hand in hand. Even though it is a shorter episode, it feels like an important one: part celebration, part announcement, and part encouragement for listeners to keep stacking sats, keep building, and take advantage of the new tools now becoming available.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 31, 2026:  67,920 USD |  58,640€EURBlock Height943,098News and Noteshttps://arx-labs.comMusic CreditsJaded JesterNothing Left to Say Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin talk through what it actually looks like to start building a business from scratch in a world shaped by both Bitcoin and AI. The conversation stays practical and grounded, covering the excitement of new ideas, the frustration of getting tools and workflows to behave reliably, and the reality that building something useful is usually messier and slower than people like to admit. They also dig into the bigger picture of what kinds of businesses might make sense going forward, especially ones built around Bitcoin payments, Lightning, sovereignty, and automation. Along the way, they reflect on common reasons Bitcoin-focused projects struggle, why user experience still matters, and how AI may lower the barrier for individuals and small teams to launch real products. The result is a thoughtful discussion about opportunity, timing, and what it takes to turn an idea into something sustainable.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 24, 2026: 69,300 $USD | 59,800 €EURBlock Height942,036Music CreditsJaded Jester Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh and Kenshin explore how Bitcoin is reshaping the payment landscape for merchants and consumers, focusing on the concept of “settlement rails” and what happens behind the scenes when money moves. They break down traditional systems like credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers—highlighting fees, delays, intermediaries, and chargebacks—before contrasting them with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network, where transactions can be faster, cheaper, and final. The conversation makes a compelling case for why merchants should care, from reducing fees to gaining more control over their revenue. Along the way, the hosts share practical insights on getting started with Bitcoin as a business, including custodial vs. self-custodial setups, tools like BTCPay Server, and real-world tradeoffs like volatility, UX challenges, and accounting hurdles. They also touch on broader themes like financial sovereignty, the evolving role of AI in their workflows, and the importance of education and adoption at the local merchant level. The episode blends technical depth with real-world perspective, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to bring Bitcoin into everyday commerce.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 10, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EURBlock Height941,041News and Noteshttps://nirvati.eu/https://www.takemysats.com/https://btcpayserver.org/https://btcmap.org/Music CreditsJaded JesterNothing Left to Say Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin reflect on a major Bitcoin milestone and use it as a jumping-off point for a broader conversation about where Bitcoin came from and why its foundations still matter. Along the way, they mix in some personal updates, thoughts on technology, and the bigger picture of how digital tools are changing the way we live and work.The discussion then turns to the Cypherpunk Manifesto and the lasting importance of privacy, encryption, and individual freedom in an increasingly digital world. The episode connects those earlier ideas to Bitcoin today, exploring how questions of money, privacy, and control remain just as relevant now as ever.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 10, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EURBlock Height940,146Music CreditsJaded JesterNothing Left to Say Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin check in and talk about navigating the bear market with a clear head—how to think about volatility, keep perspective, and stay focused on stacking and building instead of stressing over day-to-day price swings. They also touch on how Bitcoin has been behaving in broader markets and why that doesn’t necessarily change the long-term thesis. They wrap with a few updates from the week, some thoughts on where tech and privacy are heading, and the usual network stats before closing out with a music pick and a reminder to stay humble and keep stacking.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMarch 3, 2026: 68,500 USD | 59,100 EuroBlock Height939,170Music CreditsNopeTick Tock Next Block Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

This week on Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh flies solo while Kenshin takes the week off, and uses the downtime to riff on a question that’s been nagging at him: how does AI actually “pay for things” once agents start doing real work in the world? He shares a bit of personal momentum—how fast modern AI tooling is letting him build software—and then pivots into why Bitcoin (especially Lightning, and possibly eCash backed by Bitcoin) feels like the most natural settlement layer for agent-to-agent commerce. The big theme is that as agents become more autonomous—and as companies demand standards around security, skills, and guardrails—payments can’t stay “free” forever. McIntosh argues that Bitcoin’s divisibility and existing infrastructure make it a strong candidate for the default money of AI-to-AI microtransactions, and he leaves listeners with a question: are you ready for a “Jarvis” doing tasks for you… and do you think those agents will end up transacting in sats? Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 18, 2026: 66,484 USD | 56,392 EuroBlock Height937,273Music CreditsAbel JamesVoodoo Queen Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

This week McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the part of Bitcoin everyone thinks they understand… right up until a transaction gets stuck: fees, mempool dynamics, and UTXO hygiene. They frame fees as a live market for scarce blockspace, explain what you’re actually paying for (sats/vbyte), and show how transaction “weight” changes based on inputs/outputs—why a “cheap” fee rate can still be expensive if your transaction is big. They also cover the two practical “escape hatches” when things go sideways—RBF (Replace-By-Fee) and CPFP (Child Pays For Parent)—plus why wallet fee estimators can be misleading and why mempool visibility matters. Finally, they get into UTXO management: why too many small UTXOs (“dust”) can become unspendable in high-fee environments, and why low-fee periods are the time to consolidate, not when you’re already in a firefight. Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 10, 2026: 68,907 USD | 57,884 EuroMusic Credits Abel James Voodoo Queen Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

This week Macintosh and Kenshin break down Bitcoin multisig: what it is, why it exists, and how it reduces single points of failure in self-custody. They walk through common setups (1-of-2, 2-of-2, 2-of-3, 3-of-5), why complexity is both a feature and a risk, and best practices like geographic distribution, avoiding single-vendor signer risk, and testing recovery before you commit meaningful funds.The guys also touch on the rise of AI “agent” tooling (and why you should be careful with security/permissions), then close with market/news items including Helix mixer seizure headlines, state-level Bitcoin reserve chatter, current BTC price levels, and mining stats (difficulty adjustment / blocks behind).Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingFeb 3rd, 2026: $74,790 USD | 63,500 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording934,890News and ResourcesBitcoin Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shamir’s_secret_sharing https://seedhammer.comMusic CreditsJoe MartinEmpty Passenger Seat Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In Episode 242 of Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh and Kenshin talk through how Bitcoin serves the unbanked—people with little or no access to traditional banking due to geography, documentation, KYC/AML barriers, profit-driven gatekeeping, political targeting, and capital controls. They frame Bitcoin’s core advantage as permissionless access: it doesn’t care who you are or where you live—only whether you control your keys.They keep it honest by covering the hurdles too: education, infrastructure, custody risks, and volatility. The episode closes with a dignity-focused point: giving someone in a remote village the ability to securely save and transact can change their long-term outlook and put them on a more level playing field globally. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Jan 28th, 2026: $88,981 USD | 74,466 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 934,115Music Credits Joe Martin - Empty Passenger Seat Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Episode 241 is a “look back to look forward” kind of conversation: Kenshin and McIntosh talk through a rough week, the grind of finishing projects, and the mental toll of doom-and-gloom news cycles—then deliberately pivot to a more optimistic, long-term lens. McIntosh also shares early progress on a new open-source side project: a Nostr-powered, end-to-end encrypted “email-like” messaging concept that adds tiny Satoshi payments to discourage spam and compensate the servers relaying/storing messages.From there, the episode zooms out into Bitcoin perspective. Using their own episode archive as a timeline, they revisit key moments from 2021–2022 to underline the core message: ignore the panic, keep a low time preference, and DCA—especially when sentiment is bleak. They close with the usual metrics (price, market caps, hash rate/difficulty notes, halving countdown), a listener boost, and a reminder to support the show via value-for-value and reviews.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJan 20th, 2026: $89,800 USD | 76,500 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording933,128Music CreditsJoe Martin  - Empty Passenger Seat Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Episode 240 is a wide-ranging catch-up that turns into a love letter to “running Bitcoin.” McIntosh and Kenshin swap life updates (including Kenshin’s push to launch a new project and McIntosh’s experiments with ChatGPT/Codex), then McIntosh shares a big workflow win: an automated script that pulls episode data straight from the RSS feed to generate the show’s episode pages—turning a manual, repetitive task into a quick, repeatable process.From there, the conversation pivots into Bitcoin history and self-sovereignty, using Hal Finney’s famous “Running Bitcoin” post as the jumping-off point. They break down why nodes matter, what it means to run one (including Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Electrum indexing, and Tor vs. clearnet), and compare their own setups—StartOS, DIY server setups, and newer projects like Nirvati/Yantra. They close with news and notes on Europe’s push toward a digital euro and tightening “travel rule” compliance, plus examples of Bitcoin and decentralized communication tools being used amid censorship and unrest—reinforcing the episode’s core theme: running your own infrastructure is how you reclaim privacy, resilience, and freedom.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingDec 10th, 2025: $94,180 USD | 80,800 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording932,159News and ResourcesNirvatiNirvati GitlabMusic CreditsJoe MartinEmpty Passenger Seat Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin return after a two-week holiday break to discuss their predictions for 2026. They commemorate the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin's Genesis block (January 3, 2009) and discuss the upcoming anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction to Hal Finney. Kenshin surprises by flipping bullish for 2026 despite his previous bearish stance, while both hosts share personal goals including potential career changes. They cover Bitcoin Core bugs, Ledger security breaches, and debate whether the four-year cycle pattern will finally break.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJan 6th, 2025: $91,180 USD | 78,000 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording931,313 Music CreditsMy Favorite Band - Racer Wide Number Two Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this year-end review episode, we take an honest look at our 2025 predictions and how they held up against reality. Bitcoin started the year around $94k with high expectations, hit $122k in October, but closed near $87k - not quite the moonshot we anticipated. The institutional adoption we were excited about brought mixed results, with Wall Street playing their own games rather than simply pumping the price.We reflect on what went right and wrong this year - from the disappointing lack of meaningful progress on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to the continued regulatory challenges in Europe. Despite missing our price targets, the fundamentals remain strong and adoption continues to grow.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingDec 23rd, 2025: $87,770 USD | 74,450 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording929,162Music CreditsThe Top Hats Orchestra - Nut Cracker SuiteThe Top Hats Orchestra - Let It Snow  Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, Mcintosh and Kenshin discuss the IMF's influence over El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, exploring how international financial institutions exert control over sovereign nations through monetary policy. The conversation expands to examine France's ongoing monetary colonialism in Africa through the CFA franc system, and how organizations like the IMF enable economic control over developing nations. The hosts also debate different forms of governance, from monarchies to democracies, and their long-term impacts on nations and families. Along the way, they cover personal updates including Kenshin's unexpected ban from Claude AI, mining developments in China, Japan's massive stimulus budget, and various Bitcoin ecosystem updates.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingDec 17th, 2025: $85,700 USD | 72,991 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording928,310News and Resourceshttps://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-passes-118-billion-extra-budget-fund-its-biggest-post-covid-stimulus-2025-12-16/https://www.cryptopolitan.com/china-btc-miners-shut-down-hashrate-amid-ccp-scrutiny/Boss ChallengeMusic CreditsThe Top Hats Orchestra - Let It SnowThe Top Hats Orchestra - Hot Chocolate  Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin react to the Federal Reserve's latest quarter-point rate cut and discuss its implications for Bitcoin. They explore the broader economic landscape, including concerns about AI's impact on employment and the economy, the potential for an AI bubble, and what various economic scenarios could mean for Bitcoin's future. The hosts also touch on the challenges of monetary policy, inflation targets, and housing markets in both the US and Sweden. They wrap up with updates on Bitcoin mining hardware, open-source development opportunities, and current market metrics.Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Dec 10th, 2025: $92,860 USD | 79,500 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 927,308News and Resourceshttps://www.businessinsider.com/yen-carry-trade-boj-japan-interest-rate-hike-stocks-bonds-2025-12https://www.theblock.co/post/380466/texas-reportedly-kicks-off-state-bitcoin-reserve-5-million-ibit-purchasehttps://www.theblock.co/post/380056/hoskinson-involves-fbi-after-developers-careless-experiment-splits-cardano-blockchainhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-fed-ends-qt-13-095949732.html Music CreditsThe Top Hats Orchestra - I've Got My Love To Keep Me WarmThe Top Hats Orchestra - A Charlie Brown Christmas Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin explore the dangerous world of "fiat games" and their consequences across global markets. They discuss Cardano's spectacular collapse after an AI-assisted coding error split the blockchain, triggering FBI involvement, and celebrate Texas becoming the first US state to actually purchase Bitcoin with $5M in iBit ETF. The Federal Reserve's pivot back to quantitative easing with a liquidity injection draws parallels to COVID-era money printing that launched Bitcoin from $3,800 to $29,000. The Japan carry trade unwind takes center stage as rising interest rates force massive deleveraging, with Bitcoin serving as the "canary in coal mine" through overnight liquidations. The episode explores Austrian versus Keynesian economics and sobering statistics from https://wtfhappenedin1971.com showing how abandoning the gold standard distorted everything from housing affordability (average first-time buyer now age 40) to soup prices—proving that playing fiat games only wins you fiat prizes.Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Dec 4th, 2025: $92,800 USD | 79,500 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 926,308News and Resourceshttps://www.businessinsider.com/yen-carry-trade-boj-japan-interest-rate-hike-stocks-bonds-2025-12https://www.theblock.co/post/380466/texas-reportedly-kicks-off-state-bitcoin-reserve-5-million-ibit-purchasehttps://www.theblock.co/post/380056/hoskinson-involves-fbi-after-developers-careless-experiment-splits-cardano-blockchainhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-fed-ends-qt-13-095949732.html1971 chartshttps://wtfhappenedin1971.com/  Music Credits My Favorite Band - Racer Wide Number Two Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this Thanksgiving-themed episode, McIntosh and Kenshin discuss what they're thankful for regarding Bitcoin. They reflect on their gratitude lists from the previous year and share new perspectives, including appreciation for Bitcoin's educational value in economics, its ability to encourage long-term thinking, and the growing possibility of it becoming a neutral global reserve currency. They also discuss local Bitcoin meetups, recent market volatility showing over 8% of Bitcoin moving in the last seven days, and current price action following a significant draw down from October's all-time high. The hosts debate whether Bitcoin remains in a bull market or has entered a bear phase, with differing perspectives on what patterns suggest for the future.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingNov 25th, 2025: $86,800 USD | 74,900 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording925,159Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-234Music CreditsJoe MartinThe Jetsons Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin dive into the current Bitcoin market conditions and whether we're heading into a bear market. With Bitcoin hovering around $83,000—down roughly 34% from its all-time high—the hosts debate what historical patterns suggest versus what unique factors might be at play this cycle. They discuss the impact of ETF selling pressure (including BlackRock's record outflows), institutional buying from El Salvador and MicroStrategy, and the macroeconomic forces that could shape Bitcoin's trajectory in the coming months. The conversation touches on potential U.S. monetary policy shifts, the effectiveness of recent economic measures, and why the hosts believe DCA remains the smartest strategy regardless of short-term price action. Whether you're nervous about the dip or seeing it as a buying opportunity, this episode offers perspective on staying grounded during volatile times.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingNov 21st, 2025: $83,500 USD | 72,500 EuroBlock Height at Time of Recording924,609Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-233Music CreditsJoe MartinThe Jetsons Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin explore whether quantum computing poses a real threat to Bitcoin. They discuss findings from the Presidio Bitcoin Quantum Summit, where experts' concern about cryptographically relevant quantum computers arriving within 5-20 years increased after the event. However, the hosts emphasize this is not an imminent threat—current quantum computers are extremely expensive, error-prone, and nowhere near capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography. Solutions like BIP 360 are already being proposed to implement quantum-resistant algorithms when needed.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingNov 5th, 2025: $104,436 USD | 90,800 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording922,362Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-232Music CreditsJoe MartinThe Jetsons Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin have an honest conversation about the podcast's sustainability and future direction. After over four years of producing content, they discuss the challenges of maintaining a value-for-value podcast and share their plans to improve the show through better audio quality, enhanced content, and potentially bringing in sponsors while maintaining their ethical standards.The hosts outline their timeline and goals for growth, ask for listener feedback on proposed improvements, and emphasize their commitment to serving the Bitcoin community. They also cover the current Bitcoin price sitting at $106,885 and revisit the discussion about market cycles and potential patterns that may indicate where we are in the current cycle.Resourceshttps://bullishmarket.onrender.comhttps://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs99hxfvhsgxu0s0s9g5mr8p09fd9gs2us6z4j5j3ehu8mvw2ttzqs2du4vwhttps://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/Nodes distribution:https://bitref.com/nodes/Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingOctober 30th, 2025: $106,885 USD | 92,200 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording921,516Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-231Music CreditsJoe MartinThe Jetsons Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the question on everyone's mind: is this the start of a bear market? With Bitcoin consolidating around $107k and noise on the internet getting louder about a potential downturn, the hosts dive into price action, market sentiment, and what indicators might signal a true bear market versus healthy consolidation.NewsProton at the United Nations ForumSignal with EcashResourcesBitcoin Node Comparison Chart"The Prophecy"Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingOctober 22nd, 2025: 107,640 USD | 92,700 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording920,290Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-230Music CreditsJoe MartinThe Jetsons Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this week's episode, McIntosh and Kenshin answer listener questions from Nostr, covering topics ranging from European Bitcoin adoption to the future of decentralized social media. The hosts discuss where European Bitcoiners might consider relocating as regulations tighten, with Switzerland emerging as a top choice despite its costs. They tackle questions about Bitcoin's role as money versus store of value, Nostr's current challenges with relay infrastructure and growth, and whether CBDCs pose any real threat to Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on Strike's new Bitcoin-backed loans in Europe, the latest Sparrow wallet update with silent payment support, and predictions for Bitcoin adoption over the next decade. ResourcesKenshin's Nirvati InstallSoftware UpdatesSparrow 2.3.0Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingOct 8th, 2025: 123,687 USD | 106,300 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording918,225Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-229Music CreditsFreedom Code RevolutionSend It Mike Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the European Central Bank's push for a digital euro as a sovereignty move against US dollar dominance and stablecoins. They cover Switzerland's erosion of privacy laws forcing Proton to relocate servers, the EU's proposed chat control legislation, and September's bullish close for Bitcoin signaling potential strong Q4 gains. Plus: next week's listener Q&A Zapathon.Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's  track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.Resourceshttps://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2025/html/ecb.sp250929~9a94367d26.en.htmlhttps://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/09/29/digital-euro-ecb-breakthrough-offline-app-more-sovereignty-in-payments/https://fightchatcontrol.eu/https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/is-proton-leaving-switzerland-legal-uncertainty-of-proposed-surveillance-laws-is-pushing-them-to-make-several-changeshttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/proton-refuses-to-be-held-hostage-by-controversial-swiss-surveillance-lawBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingOct 1st, 2025: 116,939 USD | 99,800 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording917,265Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-228Music CreditsFreedom Code RevolutionSend It Mike Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In episode 227, McIntosh and Kenshin examine Executive Order 6102 from 1933, when FDR forced Americans to surrender their gold at $20.67 per ounce before the government revalued it to $35, creating a massive wealth transfer. They debate whether a similar Bitcoin confiscation could occur, discussing how centralized exchanges would be vulnerable while self-custodied Bitcoin presents unique enforcement challenges since it exists as cryptographic keys rather than physical asset and compare the regulatory environments between the US and Europe.Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's  track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.Resourceshttps://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingSep 24th, 2025: 113,661 USD | 96,856 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording916,219Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-227Music CreditsFreedom Code RevolutionSend It Mike Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Hosts McIntosh and Kenshin discuss their frustrations with Bitcoin, focusing on security concerns for holders, lack of built-in privacy features, and toxic community drama. They also analyze why Trump isn't truly the "Bitcoin president" despite his rhetoric. The episode covers recent regulatory threats to Bitcoin privacy tools and updates on market conditions.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “I Play Guitar” by Doerfel Family Bluegrass.Resourceshttps://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/https://bitcoinmagazine.com/takes/nepalese-protestors-should-permanently-embrace-bitchat-as-well-as-bitcoin-and-other-freedom-techhttps://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/https://www.therage.co/bsa-reform/Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingSep 17th, 2025: 116,110 USD | 98,200 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording915,140Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-226Music CreditsDoerfel Family BluegrassI Play Guitar Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In episode 225 of "Satoshi's Plebs," hosts McIntosh and Kenshin debunk eight Bitcoin myths: that it has no intrinsic value, is mainly used by criminals, wastes energy, is too volatile for currency use, will be banned by governments, has slow/expensive transactions, will be replaced by better cryptocurrencies, and is a Ponzi scheme. They counter each myth with evidence about Bitcoin's utility, legitimate usage (99%+ of transactions), renewable energy incentives, decreasing volatility over time, decentralized resistance to bans, Lightning Network capabilities, unique leaderless structure, and survival through multiple market cycles. Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingSep 10th, 2025:  114,050 USD | 97,400 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording914,162Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-225Music CreditsDoerfel Family BluegrassPlay GuitarSenditMike's Freedom Code Revolutionhttps://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOt Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the renewed controversy around Bitcoin Core's plan to remove OP_return limits in version 30, which would allow unlimited data uploads to the blockchain. The hosts strongly oppose this change, arguing it enables spam and goes against Bitcoin's purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash. They advocate for Bitcoin Knots as an alternative, which now represents 18% of public nodes and maintains stricter filtering.The episode also covers McIntosh's transition from Mac to Ubuntu Studio for production, a passionate take on generational wealth complaints (arguing younger people have Bitcoin as an escape route from the broken fiat system), and September's historically poor Bitcoin performance - though potential Fed rate cuts could change that pattern. Current Bitcoin price: $111,970 (up 95% year-over-year), with gold hitting new highs.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by JawboneResourceshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-breaks-red-september-streak-third-yearhttps://cryptopotato.com/crypto-influencers-raking-in-60k-per-post-with-almost-no-disclosure/Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingSep 3rd, 2025: 111,970 USD | 96,000 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording913,046Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-224Music CreditsJawboneHorizons of Hope Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh interviews SeedSigner from the open-source SeedSigner project, discussing the volunteer-driven Bitcoin signing device that uses general-purpose hardware and stateless operation for enhanced supply chain security. The conversation covers recent developments including multi-language support and the new SeedSigner Plus with a larger display, improved ergonomics, and USB-C connectivity. SeedSigner explains the project's multisig-first philosophy and how the device's design allows users to take more responsibility for their Bitcoin security while avoiding the trust requirements of commercial hardware wallets.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by JawboneResourcesProto Mining Righttps://www.youtube.com/live/yJbalP0R3zE https://proto.xyz/Seedsignerhttps://seedsigner.com/https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsignerSeed Signer Telegram Group https://t.me/joinchat/GHNuc_nhNQjLPWsSBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingAug 21th, 2025: 112,313 USD | 96,647 euroBlock Height at Time of Recording911,069Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-223Music CreditsJawboneHorizons of Hope Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Kenshin and McIntosh discuss a key bullish signal from Coinbase where institutional trading volumes have reached 75% of total activity. According to research from Charles Edwards at Caprio Investments, this metric has historically predicted Bitcoin price increases within seven days every time it occurs. The pattern previously triggered significant price movements.Institutions are currently buying approximately 600% more Bitcoin than the daily mining production, creating massive supply pressure. Companies like MicroStrategy continue their regular Bitcoin purchases, while new Bitcoin treasury companies are emerging globally. The hosts believe this institutional demand, combined with ETF inflows and the upcoming retail FOMO phase, sets up a perfect storm for Bitcoin's next major price movement.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by JawboneResourceshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-institutional-volume-hits-75-on-coinbase-new-btc-price-signalhttps://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOtBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingAug 13th, 2025: 121,781 USD | 104,400 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording909,881Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-222Music CreditsJawboneHorizons of Hope Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into Joinster, a revolutionary decentralized CoinJoin implementation that leverages Nostr technology to address Bitcoin's privacy challenges. With major privacy services like ZKSnacks and Samourai shutting down recently, the Bitcoin community has been searching for viable alternatives, and Joinster emerges as a promising solution. The hosts cover both CoinJoin fundamentals for newcomers and dive into the technical details for more advanced listeners.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cypherpunk Not Dead” by ElectrobadourResourceshttps://docs.joinstr.xyz https://joinstr.xyz https://electrum.org/ https://github.com/JoinMarket-Org/joinmarket-clientserver https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinJoinBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingAug 6th, 2025: 115,550 USD | 99,120 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording908,896Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-221Music CreditsElectrobadour Cypherpunk Not Dead Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of Bitcoin's most critical aspects: proper seed phrase backup strategies. They explore various backup methods from basic pen-and-paper solutions to advanced metal stamping and creative approaches like hiding seed phrases in books. The hosts discuss essential security practices including backup redundancy, geographic distribution, inheritance planning, and advanced setups like multisig and Shamir's secret sharing. They also cover common costly mistakes, from digital storage mishaps to house fires, emphasizing why summer is the perfect time to audit and upgrade your backup systems based on your Bitcoin holdings.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cyperpunks Not Dead” by Electrobadour.Resourceshttps://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/bip-0039-wordlists.mdBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingAugust 1st, 2025: 117,800 USD | 102,490 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording907,847Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-220Music CreditsElectrobadourCyperpunks Not Dead Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, host McIntosh explores the question "Is your bitcoin safe?" through an interview with Andreas, the creator of Bitcoin Safe, an open-source desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on savings and security. Unlike mobile wallets designed for daily spending, Bitcoin Safe requires hardware signers for all mainnet transactions and specializes in multi-signature wallet setups. Andreas emphasizes that real Bitcoin savings should be slow and deliberate, with multiple verification steps, rather than fast and convenient like mobile payment apps.So join us for this great conversation that could help you secure your future.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley CostelloResourceshttps://bitcoin-safe.orghttps://hosted.weblate.org/engage/bitcoin-safe/Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJuly 26th, 2025: 118,054 USD | 101,801 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording 907,193Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-219Music CreditsAinsley CostelloCherry on Top Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of Satoshi's Plebs, McIntosh explores the concept of preparing for a million-dollar Bitcoin, arguing that Bitcoin will either reach that milestone or go to zero - and the latter seems highly unlikely at this point. Drawing from Bitcoin's historical performance, he notes that investments have often seen 10x returns over five-year periods, suggesting current prices around $118,000 could potentially reach $1 million within similar timeframes.McIntosh emphasizes the importance of proper Bitcoin storage and security practices, recommending that holders graduate from exchange custody to cold storage solutions like hardware wallets, and eventually consider multisig setups as their holdings grow in value. He also discusses the psychological shift needed when dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin at higher prices, suggesting people think in terms of satoshis rather than whole Bitcoin to combat unit bias. The episode covers broader implications including career opportunities in the Bitcoin space, wealth management considerations, tax planning strategies, and the social dynamics that come with significant Bitcoin wealth accumulation.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley CostelloBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJuly 17th, 2025: 118,054 USD | 101,801 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 905,888Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-218Music CreditsAinsley CostelloCherry on Top Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

This week McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into the "Printer Go BRRR" meme that became a serious economic discussion during COVID. They explore what M2 money supply actually means and how it's grown consistently at 6-8% annually for decades, with a shocking 40% spike during 2020-2021. The hosts discuss how this money printing directly correlates with real inflation rates, which are much higher than official government CPI numbers suggest.The episode's highlight is an incredible chart showing Bitcoin's price perfectly tracking M2 money supply with just a three-month lag, demonstrating Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat debasement. With Bitcoin currently near all-time highs at $111,470 and recent political spending bills adding trillions more to the debt, the hosts examine what this means for Bitcoin's future price trajectory. They also touch on listener feedback about Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, recent tech updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the ongoing political reality that money printing will likely continue as politicians prioritize short-term election wins over long-term fiscal responsibility.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley CostelloBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJuly 9th, 2025: $111,470 USD | 95,200 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording: 904,795Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-217Music CreditsAinsley CostelloCherry on Top Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh challenges Michael Saylor's "never sell your Bitcoin" messaging, arguing it contradicts Austrian economics principles and Bitcoin's purpose as money. Use the text of some of the greats of Austrian Economics it's time to take a hard look at a prominent Bitcoin meme and the possibilities of the destruction of Bitcoin's utility.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJuly 2nd, 2025: $109,606 USD / €92,361 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 903,753Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-216Music CreditsKazuki TokajiLive For Tomorrow Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin tackle 12 listener questions covering a wide range of Bitcoin and Nostr topics.Key Topics Discussed:Security practices for Bitcoin custody and inheritance planningCorporate Bitcoin adoption vs. pleb ownership concernsFuture of running Bitcoin nodes on mobile devicesValue-for-value podcast model evolutionPost-state society possibilities with Bitcoin and NostrHyper-bitcoinization timeline predictionsAI coding journeys and dream projectsStick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 18th, 2025: 107,700 USD | 92,300 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 902,692Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-214Music CreditsKazuki TokajiLive For Tomorrow Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Join McIntosh and Kenshin as they explore Bitcoin's ultimate endgame—what happens when the last Bitcoin is mined in 2140 and the network transitions to a fee-only economy. This isn't speculation; it's mathematical certainty built into Bitcoin's code.While most people focus on short-term price action, this episode takes the ultimate long view. The hosts examine what Bitcoin looks like over a century from now when all 21 million coins have been mined and miners transition from block rewards to transaction fees alone. This represents Bitcoin reaching its final form as the hardest money ever created.Beyond the technical mechanics, they explore what truly scarce money means for humanity—how societies function without monetary inflation and why generational thinking is peak Bitcoin mindset. Perfect for anyone curious about Bitcoin's endgame or trying to understand the long-term game theory that makes Bitcoin so powerful.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 18th, 2025: 104,270 USD | 90,600 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 901,805Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-214Music CreditsKazuki TokajiLive For Tomorrow Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Think Bitcoin's "too late" because 95% of the supply is already mined? Think again. While mainstream media spins this as bad news, we explain why this scarcity is exactly what makes Bitcoin so powerful for regular people. The nearly-complete supply isn't Bitcoin's weakness—it's its superpower.We break down why scarcity benefits plebs over institutions, how the final 5% will take over 100 years to mine, and what this means for your stacking strategy. Plus, we look at the numbers: Bitcoin gained over 61% in the past year alone, proving that "being late" to a scarce asset can still be incredibly profitable. Whether you're worried you missed the boat or want to understand Bitcoin's game theory, this episode will change how you think about supply dynamics.Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki TokajiBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 11th, 2025: 108,700 USD | 94,600 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 900,832Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-213Music CreditsKazuki TokajiLive For Tomorrow Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into legitimate methods for acquiring Bitcoin without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. They explore the privacy benefits, trade-offs, and practical approaches for stacking sats while maintaining financial privacy.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/spanish-company-vanadi-coffee-bets-on-bitcoin-1-1-billion-investment/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Wait Destiny” by  Sara JadeBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingJune 4th, 2025: 105,500 USD | 92,250 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 899,805Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-212Music CreditsSara JadeWait Destiny Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of the biggest mental blocks new Bitcoiners face: unit bias. They explain why thinking you can't afford Bitcoin because you can't buy a whole coin is holding back adoption and share strategies for overcoming this psychological barrier.News and Noteshttps://block.xyz/inside/block-to-roll-out-bitcoin-payments-on-squarehttps://atlas21.com/texas-one-step-away-from-a-bitcoin-reserve-only-the-governors-signature-is-missing/https://theminermag.com/news/2025-05-27/bitmain-s23-bitcoin-minerhttps://www.reuters.com/business/gamestop-buys-bitcoin-worth-513-million-crypto-push-2025-05-28/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Wait Destiny” by  Sara JadeBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMay 21th, 2025: 107,747 USD | 95,324 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 898,778Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-2011Music CreditsSara JadeWait Destiny Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

You need to know how to actually secure your Bitcoin beyond leaving it on an exchange! In this episode, Kenshin and McIntosh break down everything you need to know about Bitcoin wallets — the foundation of true self-sovereignty. You'll discover why wallets don't actually store Bitcoin (they manage your private keys), the critical difference between hot and cold storage, and how to properly backup your seed phrases without losing everything to fire, flood, or forgotten passwords.Learn their personal recommendations for beginners, advanced multisig setups for serious Bitcoin holders, and the essential 3-2-1 backup strategy that could save your Bitcoin from disaster. Plus, real horror stories of people losing millions and how you can avoid their mistakes.Whether you're taking your first Bitcoin off Coinbase or planning a bulletproof inheritance strategy, this episode gives you the practical roadmap to true Bitcoin self-custody.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/coinbase-69461-users-affected-by-december-2024-data-breach/https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-malware-discovered-chinese-printer-manufacturer-involved/ https://atlas21.com/ecb-digital-euro-by-mid-2028-says-cipollone/Eight Cases of Lost Bitcoin KeysStick around to the very end for the v4v track, “2 Billion Heart Beats” by JawboneBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMay 21th, 2025: 107,500 USD | 94,500 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording: 897,733Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-209Music CreditsJawbone2 Billion Heart Beats Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Ever wonder what happens to your Bitcoin transaction after you hit send? In this episode,  Kenshin and McIntosh dive deep into the mysterious world of the mempool — the holding area for unconfirmed Bitcoin transactions. You'll learn why transactions get delayed, dropped, or stuck, and how to avoid overpaying on fees with tools like RBF (Replace-by-Fee) and CPFP (Child Pays for Parent).News and Noteshttps://mempool.spacehttps://learnmeabitcoin.com/technical/mining/memory-poolhttps://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/78618/why-some-transactions-disappear-from-the-mempoolhttps://jochen-hoenicke.de/queue/Wallets that support RBF/CPFP:ElectrumSparrowBitcoin Core (via CLI)Wasabi Wallet (RBF only)BlueWallet (RBF only)Phoenix (RBF only)Green Wallet by Blockstream (RBF only)Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “2 Billion Heart Beats” by JawboneBitcoin Price at Time of RecordingMay 7th, 2025: 96,700 USD | 85,800 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording895,690Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-209Music CreditsJawbone 2 Billion Heart Beats Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this deeply passionate episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the growing controversy around a recent Bitcoin Core pull request proposing the removal of the OP_RETURN size limit, which would allow arbitrary data to be stored on-chain—potentially opening the door to blockchain bloat and spam.News and Noteshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/new-hampshire-bitcoin-reserve-lawhttps://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/05/06/new-hampshire-becomes-first-state-to-approve-crypto-reserve-lawhttps://atlas21.com/the-eu-bans-anonymous-accounts-and-privacy-coins-with-new-aml-regulations/https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-core-controversy-the-debate-on-removing-op_return-limits/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “2 Billion Heart Beats” by JawboneBitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingMay 7th, 2025: 96,700 USD | 85,800 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording895,690Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-208Music CreditsJawbone2 Billion Heart Beats Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Kenshin and McIntosh break down the what, why, and how of running a Bitcoin node. They cover the benefits—privacy, self-validation, and network decentralization—and explore options for both technical and non-technical users.News and Noteshttps://atlas21.com/companies-acquire-nearly-100000-bitcoin-in-a-single-month/https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-mining-reaches-52-4-sustainable-energy-use-cambridge-study/https://atlas21.com/russia-considers-launching-a-national-stablecoin/https://start9.com/https://umbrel.com/Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Jump Right In” by DJ Yo!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingApril 30th, 2025: 94,000 USD | 82,800 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording894,640Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-207Music CreditsDJ Yo!Jump Right In Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

McIntosh and Kenshin dive into Bitcoin’s massive breakout and its ripple effects across tech, finance, and geopolitics. With Bitcoin briefly overtaking Amazon, Google, and even silver in market cap, the plebs break down what’s fueling this rally—and what it means for the future.Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Jump Right In” by DJ Yo!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingApril 23th, 2025: 94,150 USD | 83,150 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording893,672Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-206Music CreditsDJ Yo!Jump Right In Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Today we discuss the myriad of ways that you can spend your Bitcoin, Bitcoin adoption rates, overtime in Sweden and an exciting announcement about the next step for Satoshi's Plebs.Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Too Young For Growing Up” by Matt Johner!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingApril 16th, 2025: 83,750 USD | 73,650 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording892,712Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-205Music CreditsMatt JohnerToo Young For Growing Up Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The world seems like it is on fire. The US stock market has dropped about 15% in a three day trading period. Tariff talk abound. Bitcoin hit levels we haven't seen in a number of months. Where is this going? Is the President of the US insane? What's the point of all this? And how can you navigate this turbulent environment?Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Too Young For Growing Up” by Matt Johner!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingApril 7th, 2025: 78,650 USD | 72,000 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording891,379Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-204Music CreditsMatt JohnerToo Young For Growing Up Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

This week McIntosh breaks down the "epoch" and how that contributes to the cycles of Bitcoin. Also we take a look at how tariffs will affect Bitcoin mining with a dash of geopolitical talk. Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Too Young For Growing Up” by Matt Johner!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingApril 2nd, 2025: 82,641 USD | 75,706 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording890,632News and NotesTrump TariffsMore on TariffsSoftware UpdatesBraiins Open Sources Control BoardZeus v0.10.1Bisq v2.1.7Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-202Music CreditsMatt JohnerToo Young For Growing Up Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!

We are back after a short break with a deep dive into the world of Nostr relays — what they are, how they work, and why they matter. Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Daydreamer” by Ainsley Costello!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingMarch 26th, 2025: 86,900 USD | 80,800 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording889,569News and NotesFrance Rejects Back Door MandateAuradines 2U Hydro-cooled MinerArgentina Introduces Crypto Regulations for Service ProvidersGamestop to Create Bitcoin Treasuryhttps://nostr.how/en/what-is-nostrhttps://nostr.com/https://nostr.wine/https://github.com/nostr-protocol/nipsSoftware UpdatesDitto v1.3Eclair v0.12.0Zeus v0.10.0Bitcoin Safe v1.2.0Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-202Music CreditsAinsley CostelloDaydreamer Websitehttps://satoshis-plebs.comPodcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.infoMcIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!We are looking forward to hearing from you!