Stephan Livera Podcast Archiv
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57 Minuten
Big Al, pseudonymous co-author of the “Only The Strong Survive” article joins me on the show to talk about various critiques of non-Bitcoin ‘Crypto’ projects. In this explosive discussion, we talk about the key things you need to know on Bitcoin as contrasted with ‘Crypto’ and DeFi.
We chat:
What truly sets Bitcoin apart
DeFi not being decentralised, and not finance
Everything fights for liquidity
The problem with utility tokens
Dishonest TVL metrics and massive leverage in ‘defi’
Links:
Twitter: @Big_Al256
Twitter: @allenf32
Paper: Only The Strong Survive
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CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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We chat:
What truly sets Bitcoin apart
DeFi not being decentralised, and not finance
Everything fights for liquidity
The problem with utility tokens
Dishonest TVL metrics and massive leverage in ‘defi’
Links:
Twitter: @Big_Al256
Twitter: @allenf32
Paper: Only The Strong Survive
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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60 Minuten
Charles Guillemet, CTO of Ledger rejoins me on the show to talk about the risks present with Bitcoin software wallets. Don’t miss this episode for security discussion on why you shouldn't be keeping large amounts of bitcoin on software wallets and why hardware is becoming more and more necessary to protect bitcoin from theft.
We chat:
Exploits using Pegasus
Key aspects of Bitcoin security
Extracting secrets using malware from desktop wallets and phone wallets
Desktops, phones, hardware security
What to do instead
Links:
Article: On the security model of software wallets - Ledger.com
Twitter: @P3b7_
Site: Ledger.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
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Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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We chat:
Exploits using Pegasus
Key aspects of Bitcoin security
Extracting secrets using malware from desktop wallets and phone wallets
Desktops, phones, hardware security
What to do instead
Links:
Article: On the security model of software wallets - Ledger.com
Twitter: @P3b7_
Site: Ledger.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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55 Minuten
Craig Raw, founder of Sparrow Wallet rejoins me on the show to talk about the latest: easy coinjoin for the desktop is now here with whirlpool being integrated into Sparrow Wallet. Sparrow Wallet might well make coinjoin much more accessible to users interested in bitcoin privacy.
Craig and I chat:
Latest updates
How Whirlpool in Sparrow works
STONEWALL privacy preserving spends in Sparrow
Implications of having multiple whirlpool clients
Electrum server back ends for Sparrow
Wallet business models
Links:
Twitter: @craigraw
Twitter: @SparrowWallet
Site: Sparrow Bittcoin Wallet - SparrowWallet.com
Article: Mixing with Whirlpool
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
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CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
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Craig and I chat:
Latest updates
How Whirlpool in Sparrow works
STONEWALL privacy preserving spends in Sparrow
Implications of having multiple whirlpool clients
Electrum server back ends for Sparrow
Wallet business models
Links:
Twitter: @craigraw
Twitter: @SparrowWallet
Site: Sparrow Bittcoin Wallet - SparrowWallet.com
Article: Mixing with Whirlpool
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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59 Minuten
Philip Glazman of River, a bitcoin only exchange in the US joins me on the show to talk about the process of using lightning as an exchange. We talk about:
Experiences with lightning over the years
User profiles and how customers use lightning with River
Customer education
Swap services
Lightning and Liquid comparison
Technical overview
Links:
Twitter: @philipglazman
Article: Scaling Lightning Network at River - River.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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Experiences with lightning over the years
User profiles and how customers use lightning with River
Customer education
Swap services
Lightning and Liquid comparison
Technical overview
Links:
Twitter: @philipglazman
Article: Scaling Lightning Network at River - River.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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59 Minuten
Jestopher and Tony of the Amboss website and project join me on the show to talk about the journey of becoming a lightning routing node operator, tips and resources.
We chat:
Routing on lightning
Selecting channel partners
Channel management
Tooling available to help routing nodes
Calculating fees and rebalancing
LN communities growing
Links:
Jestopher: @Jestopher_BTC
Tony: @tonyioi
Site: Amboss Space - Lightning Network Explorer
Other resources:
What Makes a Good Routing Node
Four Tips For Running A Profitable Lightning Network Node
Lightning Liquidity Management Guide
Prior episodes:
SLP135 Suheb – Manage Your Lightning Node with RTL
SLP119 Alex Bosworth – Submarine Swaps, Lightning Loop, Hyperloop
SLP54 Justin Camerana Of Bitrefill - Bitcoin Lightning & Channel Management
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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We chat:
Routing on lightning
Selecting channel partners
Channel management
Tooling available to help routing nodes
Calculating fees and rebalancing
LN communities growing
Links:
Jestopher: @Jestopher_BTC
Tony: @tonyioi
Site: Amboss Space - Lightning Network Explorer
Other resources:
What Makes a Good Routing Node
Four Tips For Running A Profitable Lightning Network Node
Lightning Liquidity Management Guide
Prior episodes:
SLP135 Suheb – Manage Your Lightning Node with RTL
SLP119 Alex Bosworth – Submarine Swaps, Lightning Loop, Hyperloop
SLP54 Justin Camerana Of Bitrefill - Bitcoin Lightning & Channel Management
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
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Patreon @stephanlivera
1 Stunde 12 Minuten
Guy Swann of the Bitcoin Audible podcast joins me for a special show for Bitcoin and Crypto beginners. We talk about why Bitcoin is unique and why you should avoid shitcoin gambling. We discuss:
Common questions for people new to ‘crypto’
“Won’t Shitcoins pump harder than Bitcoin?”
Comparison of Bitcoin and shitcoins
The problem with utility tokens
Shitcoins are LARPing decentralisation
Shitcoin waterfall
“Doesn’t Bitcoin waste energy?”
Links:
Twitter: @TheGuySwann
BitcoinAudible.com
“The Yield From Money Held” on Bitcoin Audible
Don’t Play Shitcoin Gambling Games (by SL)
Stephan Livera links:
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Common questions for people new to ‘crypto’
“Won’t Shitcoins pump harder than Bitcoin?”
Comparison of Bitcoin and shitcoins
The problem with utility tokens
Shitcoins are LARPing decentralisation
Shitcoin waterfall
“Doesn’t Bitcoin waste energy?”
Links:
Twitter: @TheGuySwann
BitcoinAudible.com
“The Yield From Money Held” on Bitcoin Audible
Don’t Play Shitcoin Gambling Games (by SL)
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 12 Minuten
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law went live on 7th September, what was it really like? What did the protesters have to say about it? Aaron van Wirdum, Bitcoin Journalist at Bitcoin Magazine joins me to give us an ‘on the ground’ take on things. We chat:
Protesters and are they really protesting about Bitcoin or Bukele?
Chivo Wallet - teething issues
The truth about bitcoin remittances
Positives on the experience so far
Bitcoin Meetup
Bitcoin Core v22
Bitcoin 2022
Links:
Twitter: @AaronvanW
Aaron’s McDonald’s Bitcoin tweet
Bitcoin Core article: Bitcoin Core 22.0 Released: What's New
Alex Gladstein’s El Salvador article: The Village And The Strongman: The Unlikely Story Of Bitcoin And El Salvador
Stephan Livera links:
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Protesters and are they really protesting about Bitcoin or Bukele?
Chivo Wallet - teething issues
The truth about bitcoin remittances
Positives on the experience so far
Bitcoin Meetup
Bitcoin Core v22
Bitcoin 2022
Links:
Twitter: @AaronvanW
Aaron’s McDonald’s Bitcoin tweet
Bitcoin Core article: Bitcoin Core 22.0 Released: What's New
Alex Gladstein’s El Salvador article: The Village And The Strongman: The Unlikely Story Of Bitcoin And El Salvador
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 2 Minuten
Knut Svanholm, Bitcoin writer joins me on the show to chat about why you are not prepared for hyperbitcoinisation, and various concepts such as adoption, what it might look like, and the infinity meme. Is the infinity meme wrong? I believe it is, but listen in to Knut and I discussing it!
Links:
Twitter: @knutsvanholm
Article: You Are Not Prepared - Citadel 21
Sponsors:
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CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
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Links:
Twitter: @knutsvanholm
Article: You Are Not Prepared - Citadel 21
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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1 Stunde 35 Minuten
Alex B joins me on the show to talk about why Ethereum is predictably on a path to centralisation. How does Bitcoin contrast in terms of decentralisation and long term possibilities?
We chat:
MEV
Can MEV be stopped?
MEV and staking derivatives interaction
Ethereum as the Myspace
Ethereum cannot be ultra sound money
Problems with utility tokens
Alex links:
Twitter: @bergealex4
Twitter Thread: Holy **** is Ethereum broken.
Sponsor links:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
We chat:
MEV
Can MEV be stopped?
MEV and staking derivatives interaction
Ethereum as the Myspace
Ethereum cannot be ultra sound money
Problems with utility tokens
Alex links:
Twitter: @bergealex4
Twitter Thread: Holy **** is Ethereum broken.
Sponsor links:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
1 Stunde 6 Minuten
SeedSigner, pseudonymous creator of the SeedSigner project joins me to talk about his work creating a low cost, accessible, DIY style hardware device that can be part of your multi sig quorum with wallets/coordinators like Specter Desktop, Sparrow Wallet, Blue Wallet. This product was actually inspired by an earlier episode with Michael Flaxman.
We chat:
Inspiration for the project
Low cost
Accessibility
Technical skill required
QR codes
Support
Being a project vs product
Links:
github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner
Twitter: @SeedSigner
Seedsigner.com
Relevant episodes:
SLP215 10X Your Bitcoin Security with Multisig
SLP231 Specter DIY - Build Your Own Hardware Wallet
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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We chat:
Inspiration for the project
Low cost
Accessibility
Technical skill required
QR codes
Support
Being a project vs product
Links:
github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner
Twitter: @SeedSigner
Seedsigner.com
Relevant episodes:
SLP215 10X Your Bitcoin Security with Multisig
SLP231 Specter DIY - Build Your Own Hardware Wallet
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
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1 Stunde 24 Minuten
How should Bitcoin mining be structured? Pavel Moravec of SlushPool (Braiins) and Ryan Ellis of Laurentia Pool join me to chat. We discuss:
Why pools exist
How to structure mining pools
Trade offs around decentralisation of pools
Coinbase payouts vs other ways
Lightning payouts
Scalability for mining pools
Stratum v2
Links:
Pavel Moravec: @mor_pav
Braiins Twitter: @braiins_systems
Braiins site: Braiins.com | Bitcoin Mining Company
Laurentia Pool Twitter: @laurentiapool
Site: LaurentiaPool.org
Laurentia pool post: Laurentia Pool: Pooled “Decentralization”
Braiins twitter thread on decentralisation: https://twitter.com/braiins_systems/status/1423291322128011264
Sponsors:
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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Why pools exist
How to structure mining pools
Trade offs around decentralisation of pools
Coinbase payouts vs other ways
Lightning payouts
Scalability for mining pools
Stratum v2
Links:
Pavel Moravec: @mor_pav
Braiins Twitter: @braiins_systems
Braiins site: Braiins.com | Bitcoin Mining Company
Laurentia Pool Twitter: @laurentiapool
Site: LaurentiaPool.org
Laurentia pool post: Laurentia Pool: Pooled “Decentralization”
Braiins twitter thread on decentralisation: https://twitter.com/braiins_systems/status/1423291322128011264
Sponsors:
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 12 Minuten
Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, cryptographer and privacy advocate, inventor of Hashcash and cited in the Bitcoin whitepaper rejoins me on the show. We chat:
Regulatory environment for Bitcoin vs building
‘Crypto wars’ in the 90s
Proof of Work
Bitcoin privacy
Confidential Transactions in Liquid and for Bitcoin
Trade offs involved
Blockstream satellite base station
Bitcoin development
Previous episode:
SLP 42 Adam Back, CEO Of Blockstream - Blockstream Satellite, Tim May, Bitcoin Privacy
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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Regulatory environment for Bitcoin vs building
‘Crypto wars’ in the 90s
Proof of Work
Bitcoin privacy
Confidential Transactions in Liquid and for Bitcoin
Trade offs involved
Blockstream satellite base station
Bitcoin development
Previous episode:
SLP 42 Adam Back, CEO Of Blockstream - Blockstream Satellite, Tim May, Bitcoin Privacy
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 19 Minuten
Adam O of Upstream Data joins me to talk about the massive opportunity for energy producers and Bitcoin mining. We chat about:
The opportunity for Oil & Gas with Bitcoin
Optionality
The necessity of fossil fuels
ESG
Bitcoin Mining Council
Bitcoin lobbying
Adam links:
Twitter: @denverbitcoin
Site: Upstream Data
Prior/relevant episode:
SLP284 Steve Barbour – Bitcoin & Fossil Fuels vs Fiat Maxis
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
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The opportunity for Oil & Gas with Bitcoin
Optionality
The necessity of fossil fuels
ESG
Bitcoin Mining Council
Bitcoin lobbying
Adam links:
Twitter: @denverbitcoin
Site: Upstream Data
Prior/relevant episode:
SLP284 Steve Barbour – Bitcoin & Fossil Fuels vs Fiat Maxis
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 13 Minuten
Offers might be the next big idea for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Rusty Russell of Blockstream, working on the lightning spec and on c-lightning rejoins me to chat:
Current invoices today vs Offers
New use cases enabled e.g. static QR donation
Refunds
Recurring payments
‘Speaking lightning’
Offers vs LN URL
What’s next
Links:
Twitter: @Rusty_twit
Site: Bolt12.org
Site: Blockstream.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
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Current invoices today vs Offers
New use cases enabled e.g. static QR donation
Refunds
Recurring payments
‘Speaking lightning’
Offers vs LN URL
What’s next
Links:
Twitter: @Rusty_twit
Site: Bolt12.org
Site: Blockstream.com
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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1 Stunde 17 Minuten
Have you wondered about Bitcoin privacy or chain surveillance and how it’s done? Or how to defend against it? This is the episode for you, as Ergo of OXT Research (Part of Samourai Wallet) rejoins me on the show to talk:
Background on bitcoin transactions
How Bitcoin surveillance works
Peel chains and wallet clustering
How to counter it in practice
Ergo links:
Twitter: @ErgoBTC
Telegram: @ErgoBTC
Guide: Understanding Bitcoin Privacy with OXT — Part 1/4
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
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Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
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Background on bitcoin transactions
How Bitcoin surveillance works
Peel chains and wallet clustering
How to counter it in practice
Ergo links:
Twitter: @ErgoBTC
Telegram: @ErgoBTC
Guide: Understanding Bitcoin Privacy with OXT — Part 1/4
Sponsors:
Swan Bitcoin
Hodl Hodl Lend
Compass Mining
Unchained Capital (code LIVERA)
CypherSafe (code LIVERA)
CoinKite.com (code LIVERA)
Stephan Livera links:
Show notes and website
Follow me on Twitter @stephanlivera
Subscribe to the podcast
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