Satoshi's Plebs

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin dive into the recent ups and downs of Bitcoin’s price and explore why volatility has been so pronounced lately.  Throughout, they stress the importance of long-term conviction, highlighting dollar-cost averaging (DCA) as a strategy to keep stacking sats without the emotional roller coaster.Stick around to the very end for a new v4v track, “Daydreamer” by Ainsley Costello!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingMarch 12th, 2025: 82,800 USD | 76,000 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording887,507News and NotesTrump Crypto SummitEU to Launch CBDC in OctoberSoftware UpdatesPhoenix Wallet v2.5.0Core Lightning v25.02Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-201Music 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!

McIntosh and Kenshin discuss questions that we received from Nostr. A dozen questions cover a wide range of topics. All Bitcoin related and thought provoking. A little celebration is in order for episode 200 along with news and notes.Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingMarch 5th, 2025: 89,500 USD | 83,300 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording886,450News and NotesTrump Crypto SummitEurope Encryption News … Not GoodSoftware UpdatesArk v0.5.0BitBanana v0.9.0Alby Go v1.10.0Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-198Music CreditsMy Favorite BandTyrannosaurus RocksRacer Whyhttps://wavlake.com/my-favorite-band 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseGoing to ZeroMcIntosh and Kenshin discuss the recent Bitcoin price drop, market volatility, and why Bitcoin is not going to zero. They also share updates on mining, mempool congestion, and upcoming events for the podcast’s 200th episode. Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 26th, 2025: 83,657 USD | 79,500 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording885,450News and NotesGerman ElectionsUkraine/Russia Peace Deal?Software Updateshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq-v1-9-19-bisq2-v2-1-6/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-v1-14-2/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/robosats-v0-7-4-alpha/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/vls-v0-13-0/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/blitz-wallet-v0-4-1-beta/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/grain-v0-3-0/Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-198Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMining BasicsMining is fundamental to the Bitcoin Network. Without it, there wouldn't be Bitcoin.  Understanding how mining works is a little complicated so in this episode  we take the time to break things down and explain how mining actually works. In addition we cover some of the concerns about bitcoin mining. Let's dive right in!!  Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 19th, 2025: 96,100 USD | 92,100 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording884,487News and NotesArgentina’s Milei Faces Fraud Charges, Impeachment Calls After Failed Memecoin Launchhttps://learnmeabitcoin.com/technical/mining/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqizJTbxAEMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ud6GuH7gSDwEpisode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-198Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseOur Bitcoin FearsKenshin and McIntosh discuss our deepest, darkest fears - about Bitcoin that is! Even though we have both been involved in Bitcoin for years we have doubt and fears just like anyone else. So of course, being the Satoshi's Plebs Podcast , we discuss them. In addition, there are some fears that many new people have that we dive into as well.Nostr ZapathonWe are going to give away a total of 42,000 satoshis as a celebration of the new Satoshi's Plebs Podcast Nostr Page. After this episode is release we will posting a new note on the show's account. Anyone who comments on our post AND reposts it will get zapped 210 sats. As an added bonus - the first 21 people who comment/repost will get 420 sats!!!The nip-05  for the Podcast account is [email protected]  Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 12th, 2025: 97,=587 USD | 94,100 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording883,480News and NotesThe Human Rights Foundation Awarded All 11 Bitcoin Development BountiesShamir's secret sharingBullish.Space Shop of a Satoshi's Pleb listener - Great products!Software UpdatesAlby Go v1.9.0: Push Notifications, Pay 0-amount Invoices & MoreProton Wallet Is Now Available to All Users on Android, iOS, and WebPrimal v2.1: NWC Support for Primal Wallet and Web AppEpisode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-197Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseLightning at your finger tips!It is pretty clear at this point that lightning will be a major part of the Bitcoin financial system. How can you use it? What is it useful for? And where can it be used right now? We talk about all this and a number of other items on this epiosode!Cool use cases for lightning and how we use it…El Salvador adoption https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/lightning-ballooned-since-el-salvador-bitcoin-betUse cases around the world:You can buy coffee directly from El Salvador! https://thegoodbeans.comBitcoin ATMs in El Salvador support Lightning! https://decrypt.co/204933/lightning-network-hits-bitcoin-atms-in-el-salvadorYou can trade with Lightning, a non-kyc bitcoin futures trading platform! https://lnmarkets.com/Buy Bitcoin related books from Saifedean Ammous book shop! https://thesaifhouse.com/Chat with AIFrankie GPTUnleashed https://unleashed.chat/app/chatPay for a domainEarn sats by listening to Podcasts on Fountain, v4vRead and boost news at Stacker newsDCA with StrikeInstall android apps with zapstore and upport the developersShopping https://getalby.com/discover#shoppingPaying with Lightning in real life https://darth-coin.github.io/merchants/bitcoin-lightning-payments-irl-en.htmlPay for VPN with Lightning https://getalby.com/discover#privacyLNVPN https://lnvpn.netTop up Mullvad https://vpn.sovereign.engineeringBuy eSIM https://silent.linkBitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 5th, 2025: 97,500 USD | 93,600 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording882,448News and NotesTether on LightningTrump Signs Executive Order for Soverign Wealth FundDiscover apps:https://getalby.com/discoverDiscover local producers and serviceshttps://btcmap.orgTechnology details:https://lightning-network.techSoftware UpdatesSeedSigner v0.8.5Sparrow Wallet v2.1.1ZEUS v0.9.5Damus Notedeck v0.3.0 (Alpha 2)Rust-nostr v0.39.0Episode Pagehttps://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-196Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseIn this week's episode we take a dive into the world of Nostr. Kenshin walks us through how to both set up a lightning wallet and integrate that into a Nostr client so you can join the revolution.Getting Started with Nostr page:https://satoshis-plebs.com/nostr/ Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJanuary 29th, 2025: 102,100 USD | 98,200 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording881,391News and NotesSEC Withdraws SAB-121Bull Bitcoin Expands to EuropeCzech Central Bank Exploring Bitcoin AllocationSoftware UpdatesZaprite integraton for BTCPay ServerArk Labs Releases ARK Wallet SDKDamus v1.12Alby Extension v3.11.0: Card for Importing Nostr Keys, Pending Transactions for NWC & Morehttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-extension-v3-11-0/Plebeian App Launches MVP of Plebeian.Market Platformhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/plebeian-app-launches-mvp-of-plebeian-market-platform/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThis isn't an episode about the weather really. But McIntosh was tangled up in the "snowstorm of the century" that snarled the entire southeast except the lower part of Florida. In addition to the brief snow talk we discuss the trust tradeoffs of using ecash based-systems like Cashu and Fediment. Scaling the Bitcoin mainchain is going to require layers and ecash-based systems backed by Bitcoin will be part of that future.Ross is free and that's important. Other news and notes to round things out!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJanuary 22nd, 2025: 104,700 USD | 100,500 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording880,383News and NotesRoss is Free!!!Trump's MemecoinMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseNext week begins a new presidency in the United States. Promises of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (for better or for worse) have been made. The accumulation of Bitcoin as a national asset has begun for multiple countries. Where does this go? Trump has suggested that a SBR could be used to pay off the national debt. Is that even possible? Let's dive into the numbers and discuss where Bitcoin might go in the coming years.Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJanuary 15th, 2025: 99,599 USD | 96,500 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording879,390News and NotesIran Blocking Crypto GatewaysBhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseThere are some distinct reasons that Bitcoin is not the same as "Crypto". Join Kenshin and McIntosh as we discuss four major reasons that Bitcoin stands out alone from the very crowded field of crypto. Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJanuary 8th, 2025: 94,599 USD | 91,500 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording878,384News and NotesCanaan Introduces Avalon Mini 3 & Nano 3S Bitcoin Home Miners and HeatersBitcoin ATM Operator Byte Federal Reports Data Breach Affecting 58,000 UsersMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license2024 was a banger of year. Kenshin and McIntosh sit down and discuss the good (NGU!!), the bad (Senator Warren) and the ugly (Operation Chokepoint 2.0). We also look forward to the new year. Where is Bitcoin going? What will the incoming US administration be doing and how is this going to affect Bitcoin? Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJanuary 2nd, 2024: 96,204 USD | 93,200 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording877,502News and notesKenshin's Websiteshttps://unaligned256.comhttps://tjugoen.seArgentina axing all taxes but six..El Salvador hits historic low of 114 homicides in 2024, down from a staggering 6,656 in 2015Software UpdatesFedimint 0.5.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseBitcoin has hit 100k. Multiple times. Where do we go from here? And is it "too late" to be investing in Bitcoin???  I'm sure you have heard the arguments. What is the truth? Let's discuss. Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingDecember 25th, 2024:  98,792 USD | 94,860 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording876,370News and notesArgentina Seeking Free Trade Agreement with United StatesRussia Using Bitcoin in Foreign TradeRussia Enacting Mining Ban in 10 RegionsSoftware UpdatesKeycast BTCPay Server v2.0.5 NARRMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSometimes Bitcoin is called a "hard asset". What makes something a hard asset?  As an investment what does that mean to you?  We discuss and more in today's episode of Satoshi's Plebs. Join us!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingDecember 18th, 2024: 103,238 USD | 99,750 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording875,341News and notesCanga buys into Bitcoin MiningEU Transfer of Funds RegulationArgentina Exits RecessionItaly scaling back cap gainsSoftware UpdatesCore Lightning v24.11Coracle Nostr Web App - v0.5.0Bitcoin Keeper v1.3.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWell we fixed the audio issues..sorry about that. Now that Microsoft has decided not buy Bitcoin will this go down as one of the worst decisions in corporate history? And a deputy of the  Russian State Duma has proposed a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for Russia. Will Putin beat Trump in the Bitcoin Race? And Argentina pulls a fast one.Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingDecember 11th, 2024: 100,914 USD | 96,250 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording874,292News and notes MILEI: ARGENTINA ENDS DEFICIT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 123 YEARSCzech Republic Eliminates Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax for Long-term HoldingsMap with Bitcoin taxes per countrySome sources: - https://koinly.io/sv/blog/crypto-tax-free-countries/- https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/best-worst-countries-crypto-taxes-crypto-tax-tips/Russian Lawmaker Proposes Creating Strategic Bitcoin ReserveMore sources:- https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/12/10/leak-reveals-russias-bid-for-bitcoin-reserve-amid-huge-2025-price-predictions/Olas v0.1.5 - Swipe to Zap Bitkit v1.0.7 - Quick pay ZEUS Wallet v0.9.3: Improved Channels UI & More- El Salvador to scale back bitcoin dreams to seal $1.3bn IMF deal Software UpdatesOlas v0.1.5 - Swipe to Zap Bitkit v1.0.7 - Quick pay ZEUS Wallet v0.9.3: Improved Channels UI & MoreMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Are we about to break $100,000? Why is Trump so angry about BRICS countries talking about using something besides USD for trade? And most importantly, what is Microsoft going to do about Bitcoin? Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingDecember 4th, 2024: 96,810 USD | 90,889 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording873,253News and notesMicrosoft Bitcoin Strategy - A Presentation by Michael Saylor - YoutubeSeedsigner Telegram GroupVolato Patents Mining Bitcoin (in the air!)Coinbase Asks Users to Stop Using VPNs and Ad BlockersUpdate to the tweets..Software UpdatesTails v6.10Saving SatoshiKibo v0.5.0Alby Go v1.7.2Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 we celebrate Thanksgiving in America - a time to be thankful. At Satoshi's Plebs podcast we are thankful for Bitcoin and what it has done in our lives. We take a few minutes to talk about that as well as the news, notes and software updates.Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingNovember 27th, 2024: 96,569 USD | 91,366 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording 872,238Software UpdatesRobosatsUmbrel v 1.3.0Flotilla - Nostr Group ChatOlasAmethystMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

If Verizon can have a Friends and Family Plan why can't we? This week we have a great discussion about ways to orange pill our friends and family. News, notes and a good discussion. Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingNovember 22th, 2024: 99,401 USDBlock Height at Time of Recording871,529Software UpdatesPrimal 2.0Liana 8.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

Sometimes we loose the plot. When things happen that we don't like the response is sometimes not very thought out. Bitcoin was just created for use by our friends. When people are buying or mining Bitcoin that we don't agree with..what does that mean?Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingNovember 14th, 2024: 88,145  USD; 83,750  EURBlock Height at Time of Recording870,342Software UpdatesZeus 0.9.2BTCPay v2.0.0 Robosats 0.7.1-alphaJAM v0.3.00xChat v1.4.0Hodl Hodl Discontinues Support for Most Altcoins as Payment MethodMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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 we welcome our new cohost!! Also, here in the United States there was minor little election and we took a few minutes to cover how that might impact Bitcoin both in the US and worldwide.Bitcoin  Price at Time of Recording November 8th, 2024: 76,709 USD, 70,850 EURBlock Height at Time of Recording869,468News and NotesDenmark Considers Unrealized Capital Gains TaxOfficial AnnouncementItaly Plans to Raise Bitcoin Capital Gains Tax from 26% to 42%EU’s Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)ECB’s paper on: The distributional consequences of Bitcoin Software UpdatesBitcoin Core v28.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license 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!

News, Notes and a personal message.Bitcoin  Weekly CloseSeptember 22nd, 2024: $63,614Block Height at Time of Recording862,459News and NotesBhutan Setting the Pace for National AdoptionBitmain and Hut8 to Launch New ASIC MinerCore Lightning v24.08.1Software UpdatesAshigaru Mobile Wallet v1.0.0Sparrow 2.0 Wallet ReleaseMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

What does X have to do with Bitcoin? Glad you asked!! In this episode we discuss how building robust, open source protocols can help with government overreach. Centralized systems like X and Telegram are also points of failure subject to pressure from governmental institutions.  But what can we do? Let's discuss.Bitcoin  Weekly CloseSeptember 8th, 2024: $54,139.69Block Height at Time of Recording860,547Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Dave Ramsey is one of the top personal financial experts in the United States. Millions of people listen to him give financial advice. I have personally benefited from implementing his advice in the past. But is he behind the times?Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 25th, 2024: $64,190Block Height at Time of Recording858,449News and NotesHas crypto-skeptic Dave Ramsey changed his tune when it comes to Bitcoin?https://finance.yahoo.com/news/crypto-skeptic-dave-ramsey-changed-110400398.htmlBaltic Honeybadger Conference - Day Onehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V48aU2UUV68Baltic Honeybadger Conference - Day Twohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgQHBN2PtMoNostriga 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p6mfqcP9IcSoftware ReleasesFountain 1.1.0 ReleaseSeedsigner v0.8.0Blue Wallet 7.0.0Bisq v2.1.0Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

While we wait for Bitcoin to do Bitcoin things, it might be time to evaluate your setup(s). Does your security match your value? This week's main topic is a discussion of McIntosh's encounter with a scammer. How can you catch a scammer before they get your precious sats? Let's discuss!! Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 18th, 2024: $58,454Block Height at Time of Recording857,412News and NotesEvery Social Security Number in the United States Stolenhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoinhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/Software ReleasesTails 6.6 is outSimple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 MillionValidating Lightning Signer v0.12 ReleasedPhoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The price of Bitcoin is crashing. The Japanese Stock Market has had worse two days since the 1980's. An even more widespread war seems to be coming to the Middle East. And the US stock market is diving as well over last week's every underwhelming jobs data. Time to buy the dip! Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 4th, 2024: $58,143 Block Height at Time of Recording855,434News and NotesRussia Approves Bitcoin Mining and Cross-border Crypto Paymentshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/russian-bitcoin-mining-payments-law/White House Advisors to Meet with Crypto Executiveshttps://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-executives-white-house-ro-khanna-policy-meetingThe Tramps - Disco Infereno Videohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5lSeYd_riw&pp=ygUVdHJhbW1wcyBkaXNjbyBpbmZlcm5vSoftware ReleasesAlby Hub v1.4.0 enhances mobile-friendliness and integrates fixes and improvements for existing featur Phoenix Android v2.3.6 addresses parsing issues with BIP-353 addresses and BIP-21 URIs.Phoenixd v0.3.2 introduces several new features and fixes.GrapheneOS v2024072800 has been released, featuring various fixes and improvements.Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week's Bitcoin Conference provided plenty of news and controversy. It also provided a great place to meet old friends and make new ones. Even with all the political hype, it is possible that it did provide what could be a turning point in Bitcoin history. Let's discuss!Bitcoin  Weekly CloseJuly 28th, 2024: $68,246Block Height at Time of Recording854,423News and NotesSwan Cuts Staff and Won't Be Going Publichttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/swan-cancels-public-listing-plans-rolls-back-mining-business-cuts-staff/Mara Buys 100 Million Dollars of BTChttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mara-buys-100m-worth-of-bitcoin/Bitcoin Conference Videoshttps://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinMagazineSoftware Releaseshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nutshell-v0-16-0/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/alby-hub-intro/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nunchuk-introduces-automated-wallet-rollover-with-advanced-coin-control/https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/proton-launches-proton-wallet-a-self-custody-bitcoin-wallet/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

As the political postering for Bitcoin votes reaches a fever pitch in the United States it's important to look a little deeper.  Just because a politician is pandering and even making campaign promises (that may or may not be true) doesn't mean fundamental issues don't still exits. The United States and virtually every other country in the world can't just be "fixed" by Bitcoin. Let's discuss!Bitcoin  Weekly CloseJuly 21st, 2024: $68,167Block Height at Time of Recording853,300News and NotesTrump Considers Dimon For Treasuryhttps://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-weighing-dimon-treasury-would-allow-powell-finish-term-bloomberg-2024-07-16Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Why you are involved in Bitcoin is important. I believe it could even affect how long you stay around. Many people begin with "number go up" but there are many more reasons to be involved in Bitcoin. So let's discuss!Bitcoin  Price at Time of RecordingJuly 14th, 2024: $61,028Block Height at Time of Recording852,206News and NotesChinese Banks are Failinghttps://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/07/04/why-chinese-banks-are-now-vanishingKeyna Debt Repayment Optionshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-10/kenya-on-tightrope-as-options-fade-to-scale-26-billion-debt-wallMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Recent market gyrations have caused great concern. Are they important? Anyone who has been around Bitcoin more than one cycle has seen these kinds of drops. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly CloseJuly 7th, 2024: $55,849Block Height at Time of Recording851,335News and NotesBitcoin Core's New Security Policieshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-introduces-new-security-disclosure-policy/OpenSSH Server Regression Vulnerabilityhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/regresshion-vulnerability-in-openssh/Mt Gox Starts Repaymentshttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/mt-gox-starts-bitcoin-repayments-after-decade-long-wait/New Confederation in Africahttps://www.barrons.com/news/burkina-faso-mali-niger-sign-confederation-treaty-statement-b9da960eMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

When you are your own sovereign individual, that brings more responsibilities. Are you doing the right things to support your cold storage?Bitcoin Weekly CloseJune 30th, 2024: $62,673Block Height at Time of Recording850,186News and NotesJulian Assangehttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-to-end-12-year-us-prosecution-with-a-guilty-plea-in-exchange-for-freedom/Boliviahttps://cointelegraph.com/news/bolivia-legalizes-bitcoin-crypto-transactionsKenyahttps://www.vox.com/world-politics/357857/kenya-protest-tax-ruto-loans-china-imfhttps://www.aljazeera.com/features/2024/6/27/not-afraid-to-die-kenya-tax-protests-inspire-broader-demand-for-changeMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The second half of 2024 will bring changes to the Satoshi's Plebs podcast. Let's discuss what is changing and why...Bitcoin Weekly Close June 23rd, 2024: $63,173Block Height at Time of Recording849,239Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Time for some reflection on the first half of the year and where we are going. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording June 8th, 2024: $69,192Block Height at Time of Recording847,135Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week we wrapped up the discussion on the fast and furious legislation and enforcement coming out of the various parts of the United States. These are having profound effects on the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem. News Wasabi Wallet 2.0.8 ReleaseHarbor E-cash Wallet ReleaseBiden Vetos Bitcoin Custody BillMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Twitter triggers McIntosh .. again. Join us this week for the discussion of the three basic components of the Bitcoin network and how they work together and how their differing incentives help keep the network running properly.News and LinksMy First Bitcoin / Mi Primer BitcoinDandelion++Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The last two weeks has been full of privacy-related news. Unfortunately most of it has not been good news. This episode we cover what has been happening in terms of legislation and the DOJ actions as well the brand new privacy improvements in Bitcoin called Silent Payments. News and LinksSilent PaymentsUS Senate and House Vote to Allow Financial Institutions to Hold BitcoinArgentina to Mine Bitcoin with Stranded GasBitcoin Mining and Methane EmissionsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week I had a great interview with Rob Warren. He has been mining bitcoin for a number of years. With a wide range of experience from home mining to working with Riot (one of the largest public miners in the United States) he has a great deal of knowledge about the mining business.He has recently written the Bitcoin Miner's Almanac (releasing in mid-June). We cover some politics in regards to recent government actions, how Bitcoin mining can vary wildly in scope and purpose as well as a brief trip into philosophy.News and LinksThe Bitcoin Miner's Almanac Pre-order https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/collections/books/products/the-bitcoin-miners-almanac-pre-orderEnergy and Civilization: A Historyhttps://a.co/d/gGEO1apThus Spoke Zarathustra: A Book for Everyone and No One https://a.co/d/i2e1lZZMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

With the recent halving at block 840,000 we begin the fifth epoch. What does that mean? What are your goals for the next four years? Let's discuss!Bitcoin Daily CloseAprill 21th, 2024: $64,945Block Height at Time of Recording840,282Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

What is the halving and why is everyone on Bitcoin Twitter talking about? Let's discuss this very import feature of the Bitcoin protocol and how it can affect you. April 19th or 20 will be a milestone for Bitcoin.Bitcoin Daily CloseAprill 14th, 2024: $65,757Block Height at Time of Recording839,828News and Linkshttps://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/67-bank-accounts-under-brazilian-government-scanner-frozen-after-ed-acts-on-request/articleshow/77071002.cms?from=mdrhttps://cointelegraph.com/news/paraguay-pauses-progress-bitcoin-mining-ban-billhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-10/fdic-chief-says-us-ready-if-big-wall-street-bank-ever-failedhttps://www.coinwarz.com/bitcoin-halvingMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The lawmakers in Argentina just recently passed some new regulations requiring all Bitcoin and Crypto companies to register with the government. This includes companies who want to do business in Argentina. Is this an April Fools joke? Bitcoin Daily Close March 31st, 2024: $71,312Block Height at Time of Recording837,166News and Linkshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/31/argentina-unveiled-mandatory-registry-for-bitcoin-and-crypto-platforms/https://humanprogress.org/bitcoin-brought-electricity-to-countries-in-the-global-south-that-needed-energy/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week we cover the news and notes as well as a discussion on the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (USA).Bitcoin Daily Close - March 24th, 2024March 24th, 2024: $67,216Block Height at Time of Recording836,462News and LinksEthereum Foundation Under InvestigationIran Automatically Deducting Fines from Bank AccountsMilei Wants to Cut 70,000 State JobsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week we discuss how difficult it can be to keep your focus on your financial goals. With thousands(!!!) of cryptocurrencies competing for your attention why should you be "Bitcoin Only"??  This bull market is proving to be no different than the last two or three bull markets with the noise levels rising about "this crypto that is better than Bitcoin because of...". It's time to cut through the noise and understand what the best asset is for your hard earned money.Bitcoin Daily Close - March 18th, 2024 March 10th, 2024: $67,592Block Height at Time of Recording835,294News and LinksBiden Administration Want to Add 30% Tax to Electricity for MiningMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Egypt's currency was unpegged this week as part of a plan to secure eight billion dollars of loans from the IMF/World Bank. Within 48 hours the currency lost about 1/3rd of it's value against the USD. As normal this was all tied into stipulations that the IMF require for this so called "bailout". Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceMarch 10rd, 2024: $69,025Block Height at Time of Recording834,131News and Linkshttps://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/features/2023-09-12/africa-s-lost-decade-economic-pain-underlies-sub-saharan-coupshttps://www.economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/03/07/why-africa-is-cryptos-next-frontierhttps://thefederalist.com/2024/03/06/the-uns-green-energy-plan-will-widen-the-energy-gap-keeping-the-worlds-poor-in-squalor/Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

A common trope on Bitcoin Twitter and Noster is that you should be "all in" on Bitcoin. Living on the Bitcoin standard, etc. Life is of course more complicated for many of us. Can we get there? How might that work? Let's discuss.Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceMarch 3rd, 2024: $63,137Block Height at Time of Recording833,0046News and LinksMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week I discuss why I believe that the African continent could lead the way in Bitcoin adoption and potentially lead to a new Renaissance. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 25th, 2024: $51,730Block Height at Time of Recording832,075News and LinksNigeria Tries to Block Access to Crypto Exchanges Banking and Securities Commission of Honduras Bans Banks From Dealing in CryptoEIA Suspends Survey of Bitcoin Mining Power UsageMalmi and Satoshi EmailsMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

We are down to the last two months before the halving. For weeks the upward march in price has been intense. Little consolidation and only one brief pullback. Are we continuing upward or is it time to pull back?The rest of the year is probably going to bring some of the most intense price action ever for Bitcoin. How you prepare for this bull run will help determine your long term success. Let's discuss. Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 18th, 2024: $52,132Block Height at Time of Recording831,068News and LinksArgentina Sees First Balanced Budget in Over a DecadeSpot ETFs Continue to See Inflows Banks Pushing for Regulation to Be Able to Hold BitcoinJustin Sun Pushing for Layer Two Bitcoin Defi Solution Japan Slips Into RecessionMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

While Mahatma Gandi probably didn't exactly say "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", it's a great quote even if wrongly attributed to him. And history teaches us that it's often accurate. Where is Bitcoin in all this? Let's discuss.Bitcoin Price at Time of RecordingFebruary 11, 2024: $48,286Block Height at Time of Recording830,004News and LinksTreasury Department Report on Money LaunderingSenator Warren Expands Coalition for BillMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week I dive into the misconceptions of "Bitcoin is only for the rich" or "Bitcoin is for the middle class". Bitcoin is for everyone - even with the current constraints. Let's discuss!!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceFebruary 4, 2024: $42,030Block Height at Time of Recording827,896News and LinksBitcoin Mining RegulationArgentina Bitcoin Regulation StoppedArgentina Removes Taxes on BitcoinMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

"I don’t believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can’t take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something they can’t stop."F. HayekBitcoin is the completion of Hayek vision. It's possible with worldwide adoption of Bitcoin that we can have signifcant separation of State and Money. If the State isn't printing fiat money I see three aspects of monetary policy improving over time. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 28, 2024: $42,030Block Height at Time of Recording827,896News and Linkshttps://bjwa.brown.edu/29-2/a-wall-of-separation-between-money-and-state-policy-and-philosophy-for-the-era-of-cryptocurrency/https://www.coindesk.com/consensus-magazine/2023/07/27/cbdcs-wrongfully-break-down-the-separation-between-money-and-state/https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/the-separation-of-money-and-state-eecedcfe8d69https://watcher.guru/news/us-government-to-sell-130m-worth-of-bitcoin-from-silk-roadhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_CantillonMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Many people will tell you Bitcoin is "too volatile". After fifteen years and with major Wall Street adoption it's time to revisit this idea. Let's discuss!Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 21, 2024: $41,553Block Height at Time of Recording826,772News and LinksThe Bitcoin HandbookMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week we take a look at the toolset I'm building for my new desktop computer and how that will help me become more self-sovereign. These freedom tools are indispensable. One of the projects I'm working on is to make these toolsets available more widely. Bitcoin Weekly Close PriceJanuary 14, 2024: $41,572Block Height at Time of Recording826,454News and LinksMusic CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

This week's episode wraps up our privacy discussion. We discuss the common components of privacy and wrap things up by walking through a solid privacy-based toolchain for secure storage of your Bitcoin.News and LinksSamourai WalletSparrow WalletJoinMarketDMX Decentralized Mixer Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license