Guy's Roundtable_011 - Treasuries, Politics, Quantum & Why This Cycle is Different

Why does this Bitcoin cycle feel… different?


In this Roundtable, I sat down with Simple Steve, Bitcoin
Mechanic, and my brother Jeff Swann for a deep dive into what’s
really driving the current phase of Bitcoin adoption. We break
down the quiet buildup behind this cycle, the politics creeping
into the space, and the shifting nature of Bitcoin treasuries —
including why some are already failing. We also get into the
weeds on quantum breakthroughs, dust limits, and why lightning
still isn’t ready for prime time. From barroom stories to
technical debates, we ask: Are the normies finally coming around?
Are the devs out of touch? And is this cycle the calm before the
chaos?


This is our one-year Roundtable anniversary. Let's go!


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Guest Links


Steve Simple Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3s6a8yn8)

Steve Simple on X (Link: https://x.com/stevesimple)

Bitcoin Mechanic Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/2tm827ut)

Bitcoin Mechanic on X
(Link: https://x.com/GrassFedBitcoin)

Jeff Swann Nostr (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3sjc3bcp)

Jeff Swann on X (Link: https://x.com/agoristview)




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