The Cathedral - a Bitcoin Novel
The Cathedral - a Bitcoin Novel · Wavlake
Show overview
The Cathedral - a Bitcoin Novel has published 17 episodes during 2025. That works out to roughly 5 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 17 min and 21 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Fiction show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.3 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Wavlake.
From the publisher
Sam Newman is a shy, lonely English public schoolboy who retreats into computer programming after tragedy strikes. Little does he realise what he’s getting himself into when he befriends a fellow coder online. The Cathedral is a light introduction to Bitcoin - a techno-thriller science fiction. It is one of the greatest mysteries of our time. In 2008, a secretive programmer with the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto published the Bitcoin whitepaper. Two years later, he disappeared, leaving behind a million Bitcoins untouched. Who is he? Where is he? Sam is determined to find out. This is the book for Bitcoiners to give to friends and family. It explains Bitcoin without the reader needing to understand its technicalities or go to school to learn economics. The Cathedral is an easy-to-read book that is a fun adventure. The book is read by the author, or perhaps an AI clone. Who knows? Kindle, paperback or hardback visit are available from Amazon.
Latest Episodes
Episode 02 of 17 - Ricky
In a boarding school rife with hierarchy and hidden emotions, Sam finds himself grappling with forbidden connections and the weight of betrayal. This chapter delves into vulnerability, isolation, and the search for belonging.
Chapter 17 of 17 - The Return
Sam’s journey comes full circle as he returns to a world transformed by his choices. With the past behind him and the future uncertain, he faces a reckoning with the person he’s become.
Chapter 16 of 17 - The Abyss
A descent into the unknown tests Sam’s resilience and character. This episode confronts the darkness within and asks whether he can rise again.
Chapter 15 of 17 - To Cambridge
Cambridge beckons as Sam takes a leap toward academia and self-discovery. Along the way, he encounters mentors and challenges that shape his intellectual awakening.
Chapter 14 of 17 - The Road Back
The journey back is both literal and metaphorical as Sam navigates the crossroads of his life. This chapter is about redemption, regret, and rediscovery.
Chapter 13 of 17 - Home Again
Returning home is never simple. Sam revisits familiar places and faces, only to realize that the past and present are more intertwined than he imagined.
Chapter 12 of 17 - Unexpected Guests
Old acquaintances and new faces disrupt Sam’s carefully constructed world. Surprises abound in a chapter that challenges trust and alliances.
Chapter 11 of 17 - Bittersweet
As triumph and reflection intertwine, Sam considers the cost of progress. This episode is a poignant exploration of what we gain and lose in the pursuit of our dreams.
Chapter 10 of 17 - Arrival
Sam’s arrival in a new environment is fraught with anticipation and anxiety. The stage is set for a confrontation with both external and internal challenges.
Chapter 09 of 17 - The Approach
The tension builds as Sam prepares to take a step into uncharted territory. With the weight of his choices on his shoulders, he faces a defining moment in his quest for purpose.
Chapter 08 of 17 - The Grill
A chance meeting at a local diner becomes a pivotal moment in Sam’s journey. Conversations heat up as truths are grilled and perspectives are reshaped.
Chapter 07 of 17 - Zoe
Sam’s relationship with Zoe unfolds in layers, revealing the complexity of connection in the face of personal struggles. A chapter filled with warmth, conflict, and introspection.
Chapter 06 of 17 - Father Christmas
A Christmas unlike any other: Sam finds himself caught between memory and the present, confronting what the holidays mean in a world that’s lost some of its innocence.
Chapter 05 of 17 - Money
The power and peril of money come into sharp focus as Sam uncovers secrets about his father that alter his understanding of family and sacrifice. Guilt, revelation, and acceptance intertwine in this emotional episode.
Chapter 04 of 17 - Hal
Sam encounters Hal, a mysterious figure who introduces him to the concept of digital money. Their conversations spark a journey around innovation and trust, setting the stage for a groundbreaking collaboration.
Chapter 03 of 17 - Now What?
After a series of life-altering events, Sam faces new uncertainties and discovers solace in unexpected places. As he explores the world of coding, he begins to piece together a future shaped by resilience and curiosity.
Chapter 01 of 17 - Sam
Sam is an old man, living in a quaint English bungalow, reflecting on his past. With a sharp mind dulled by age and time, he decides to write his story before it fades. This episode introduces a tale filled with secrets waiting to unfold. New chapters will be added weekly on Mondays.