Bitcoin Audible

The Best in Bitcoin made Audible. Guy Swann makes the knowledge of Bitcoin, the world's most secure, independent money, accessible to everyone. Exploring Bitcoin from an investment perspective, economic analysis, its philosophical foundations, & technological primitives. Reading and distilling thousands of hours of others' works on Bitcoin, Guy explains everything you need to know.

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Last Episode : December 20, 2024 11:33pm

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Read_859 - Ecash on Bitcoin
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"Ecash got reintroduced with the two open source projects Fedimint and Cashu. In my opinion, the main reason for this revival is the following fact: Unlike an implementation of ecash in the fiat world, that would rely on the permissioned system to "allow" something like ecash to exist, bitcoin does not come with that limitation. The permissionless nature of bitcoin allows for these protocols to exist and interoperate with the existing bitcoin stack."
-Gandlaf21

Can Ecash, a privacy preserving but centralized and custodial system, coexist with the decentralized and permissionless nature of Bitcoin? Does it pose a threat to self-custody, or can it provide a more private and user-friendly experience for those who struggle with the complexities of holding their own coins?

Explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of Ecash and its implications for the future of financial services.


Check out the original article at Ecash on Bitcoin (Link: https://tinyurl.com/ts6f64yt)

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Chat_121 - Surviving Bitcoin Adoption with Jack Spirko
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"The payment network has no value if your asset is not desirable. Like this is not, you cannot have this, like I'm just gonna build all of this stuff on top of it. And if none of the assurances of the underlying, those things don't matter because its value is in the quote unquote utility of payments.

Money is its own utility. Money is its own utility because where on earth do you hold value in something that can hold enormous amounts of value that has no counterparty risk, that has nobody in charge, that has nobody that can rug pull you. You do not understand that is a $100 trillion problem.

That is the biggest problem on earth."

~ Guy Swann

 

In this episode, I sit down with Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, to dive deep into the world of Bitcoin, the future of stablecoins, and the evolving landscape of digital currency.

How do you separate speculation from real-world value in an ever-changing market? Is Bitcoin destined to become a purely digital store of value, or is there more to its role in everyday life? We explore the limitations of altcoins and whether the rise of stablecoins might reshape the way we think about money itself. And what does it mean for personal sovereignty when the financial system is transitioning to something entirely digital?

Jack shares his insights, challenges some of the prevailing narratives, and offers thought-provoking perspectives on the intersection of Bitcoin, survival, and true independence.


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Read_858 - On Ossification by Jameson Lopp
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"Ossification is complacency. Yes, we all agree that Bitcoin is great. But _I do not agree_ that Bitcoin has reached its full potential. I think complacency is one of the greatest threats to Bitcoin - we must not rest upon our laurels." — Lopp

How should we frame the debate between ossification vs continuous development and planning for future soft forks of the Bitcoin protocol? Is there a clear and obvious path that can be argued for, or is there something else at play that limits both sides of the debate, possibly presenting a false dichotomy that can be overcome? We dive into a great article laying out the perspective of bitcoin OG, Jameson Lopp, followed by a short take by Aaron Von Wirdum before Guy's take to pull it all together.

To change Bitcoin, or to not change Bitcoin? Is that really the question?

Check out the original article by Jameson Lopp at "On Ossification" (Link:https://blog.lopp.net/on-ossification/) 

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Published 12/09
Chat_119 - Why Nostr Will Win with Miljan
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"On nostr we have maybe a couple hundred thousand users who are active, but all all those users are holding their keys. We're actually bootstrapping this censorship resistant network. There isn't anything like that out there. Nostr is the only game in town when it comes to truly sovereign presence on the web."
- Miljan

What does it take to create a user-friendly Bitcoin and Nostr experience that balances accessibility with the principles of sovereignty? In this episode, I sit down with Miljan to explore how Primal is pushing the boundaries of social media and micropayments. We dive into the challenges of custodial versus non-custodial wallets, how the zapping economy is transforming online interactions, and why mobile apps might hold the key to mass adoption.

Miljan shares the thinking behind integrating Bitcoin into everyday apps, solving spam with Nostr's web of trust, and designing a product that feels as polished as legacy platforms while staying true to decentralized values. Could this be the path to onboarding millions to Bitcoin without them even realizing it? Tune in for a fascinating look at how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out in the wild.


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Published 12/04
Read_857 - Instant Settlement: The Construction Industry
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"Imagine a sports game where different players are motivated by distinct incentives, defenders aiming to pull the ball outside the field, midfielders prioritizing maximum passes, attackers focused on scoring the most goals, goalkeepers rewarded for saving the most shots, and coaches for the most words shouted from the bench. You can imagine that will not be an optimal team performance when they step on the field, the team winning should be prioritized over any individual player's performance."
— Ivan Makedonski


Can Bitcoin and the Lightning Network provide a new foundation for aligning incentives and creating a more efficient and harmonious approach to construction and other industries? Join me as I read and discuss an article by Ivan Makedonski, exploring the potential for instant settlement to disrupt traditional industries and create new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Check out the original article at Instant Settlement: The Construction Industry by Ivan Makedonski (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yhcw34m5) 

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Published 12/02
Read_856 - It's the Settlement Assurances Stupid
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"This is also an interesting case study in how Bitcoin resists duplication. You can create something which looks cosmetically similar to Bitcoin, but you cannot replicate the settlement assurances which derive from the costliness of the ledger."
— Nic Carter


A correction needs to be made. Thanks to a great thread by Anilsaidso, with a list of fundamental pieces in Bitcoin in order to grasp a deeper understanding, Bitcoin Audible had audio of all of them in the feed, except one. While I'm certain I have the audio somewhere, its time to get it back in the feed with a brilliant piece explaining one of the most misunderstood elements of Bitcoin, the value it provides, and why nothing else competes. There is no second best, and this will help to understand why. It's the Settlement Assurances, Stupid, by Nic Carter.

Check out the original article at It’s the settlement assurances, stupid by Nic Carter (Link: https://tinyurl.com/c38sm5ah)

Anilsaidso's Excellent list of Bitcoin Fundamentals

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Published 11/27
Take_094 - Focus
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"Never half-ass two things. Whole-ass one thing."
— Ron Swanson

Focus. Easily spoken, hard to live by. There are many lessons that Bitcoin teaches, and one that is more clearly true the older I get, is that every single thing in a trade off. And not just solutions, or tools, or networks, but the very thing that you spend your time thinking about, at the expense of all other things. What dreams you spend your time building, at the expense of all other dreams. What new ideas you begin, at the expense of what you've already started, and not yet finished.

Its time for an overdue change, and today I wanted to share my thoughts, how we got here, and what to expect in the future.


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Published 11/20
Chat_118 - Reviving Resiliency, Autonomy, and Masculinity with the Bitcoin Vets
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"Once you understand the economic situation of the United States and how they're in a debt spiral, there's only one way out of it and it's to turn the money printer on so that they can inflate.

Once you understand that that's their incentive, their incentive is not to spend money efficiently, it's to pump more dollars into the system, and any excuse they can use to do that, they're gonna take it... and a disaster is the perfect opportunity."
~Jordan

What happens when disaster strikes and the traditional systems of aid and support fail? Can decentralized networks and technologies like Bitcoin and mesh networks fill the gap and provide a more effective response?
Join me as I discuss this and more with my guests, who have been on the ground in North Carolina, responding to the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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Published 11/15
Chat_117 - Bitcoin Threat Vectors on Final Settlement
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In this previous episode of Final Settlement, I joined the show to tackle custodial threat vectors and the security challenges unique to Bitcoin. We discussed Bitcoin as apolitical money and its role as a digital bearer instrument, which brings with it the complex issue of secure custody. I shared insights from a recent personal security incident when my room was broken into at a Bitcoin conference in Lugano, underscoring the very real risks we face.

We explored the evolution of Bitcoin custody, the importance of multisig setups, and the approach of Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody in mitigating custodial threats. Raising awareness about these risks is essential, and this conversation offered important takeaways for anyone looking to secure their Bitcoin. It’s a crucial discussion worth revisiting as the industry continues to grow.

Link to original episode: Final Settlement E016: Assessing Custodial Threat Vectors with Guy Swann (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3be22hjw)

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Published 11/08
Read_852 - Nature's Many Attempts to Evolve a Nostr
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"The server owns your data, owns your account, and owns the cryptographic keys used to secure it.

That last bit is obscure, but important. Cryptographic keys are how we enforce security, privacy, ownership, and control in software. Not your keys, not your data."
— Gordon Brander

What is the key to achieving true freedom and autonomy in our digital lives? We have tried so many times and continue to learn lessons as the natural progression of networks reconsolidates around a central entity or oligopoly that soon turns from providing a service, to exerting its power. Why does this happen and how do we prevent it? Is it inevitable, or are we watching the slow evolution and failing to simply see the clear path it is leading us toward? Today we dive into a fantastic article by Gordon Brander on the evolution of networks, and the emergence of Nostr.

**Check out the original article at Nature's many attempts to evolve a Nostr. (Link: https://tinyurl.com/42xa4t4h)

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Published 11/05
Roundtable_003 - Oct 2024 - Elections, Faketoshi Sues Again, Taxess, and ECB Concerned about FaiRNeSs
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How will governments respond to the growing threat of decentralized money, and what are the implications for individual freedom and sovereignty? And can bitcoiners navigate the complexities of scaling and decentralization, or will the allure of convenience and ease of use lead to compromises on core principles?

Join the roundtable discussion as we delve into these questions and more, exploring the latest developments in the world of bitcoin and beyond.

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Published 11/01
Guy's Take_093 - The Guy Who Broke into Our Room in Lugano
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Was a recent break-in at a luxurious hotel just a coincidence, or a targeted attack on a Bitcoiner? We should expect that bitcoiners will be targeted. If not by governments, then simply by thieves, scammers, and opportunists. This is something that my brother and I learned very acutely with our trip to Lugano and the Plan B conference, where a man broke into our hotel room presumably to get access to our devices or steal any valuables we may have been traveling with, and we caught him in the act. This episode is a lesson in preparedness, complacency, and hopefully a wake up call to those who think things will be smooth sailing. Don't be one who has to learn the truth the hard way.

When did Noah build the ark? Before the storm.

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"One need not destroy one's enemy. One need only destroy his willingness to engage."
— Sun Tzu

Published 10/30