Bottomshelf Bitcoin
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsPutting Bitcoin knowledge within everyone's reach, join Josh Humphrey as he interviews developers, authors, makers and thinkers in the Bitcoin space.
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Episodes
Andreas Raspitzu’s BTC-hotspot [Episode 21]
July 03, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 36.3 MBAndreas Raspitzu came on the show to discuss his project, BTC-Hotspot, enabling you to monetize your internet connection by sharing it over a Raspberry Pi. We discussed its potential as well as the challenges he’s faced and the value of other collaborators in open source projects. We also talked about his twitter bot that memes errors in the bitcoin network. Andrea on twitter BTC Hotspot BTC Hotspot on Github Raspberry Pi official site Various Raspberry Pi kits on Amazon Other Andreas’...
The Anatomy of Satoshi’s Place with LightningK0ala [Episode 20]
June 26, 2018 08:00 - 56 minutes - 36.8 MBI’m joined for episode 20 by LightningK0ala to talk about his creation, Satoshi’s Place, a collaborative drawing experiment powered by lightning payments. We discussed the software it’s running, the low-end hardware he’s using to process the lightning payments, and the API that has allowed some really creative interactions on the site. We also waxed philosophical about the value of games and comedy in stressful times. Full conversation available on Patreon [*We also referenced the body parts...
What’s going on in Venezuela? [Episode 19]
June 19, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 38.3 MBRandy Brito, founder of BitcoinVenezuela.com, talked to me about what’s going on in Venezuela. We talked about the authoritarian regime, merchant adoption, getting people to understand what Bitcoin can do for them, the Petro and more. Randy also talked about the difference between the government sanctioned exchange rates and the real price on the street, and how developers need to consider this when making tools for other countries. Bitcoin Venezuela Bitcoin Venezuela @btcven on twitter
I started a Twitter fight [Episode 18]
June 12, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 25.8 MBI talked about the twitter fight I set off between Vin Armani and SamouraiWallet over the security model of Cointext. I also talked about relying on reputation verse open-source code and touched on the EatBCH issue. Stories The Twitter thread in question Cointext’s thoughts on security Samourai introduces Mule Tools Article from Jose of EatBCH Other Manual export Samourai Wallet backup Compile Samourai from source – works the same for linux (no need for chocalatey) Restore Samourai W...
Steak and Satoshi with Michael Goldstein [Episode 17]
June 05, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBMichael “Bitstein” Goldstein comes on to talk about the Nakamoto Institute, Satoshi’s influence, and the history of Cypherpunks. We also got into carnivory and the bias and government influence on mainstream nutrition. Come find me at BitBlockBoom on July 14! Check out the full interview on Patreon Michael Goldstein @bitstein bitstein.org Nakamoto Institute Noded Bitcoin Podcast Cypherpunks Nakamoto Institute Literature page Crypto-anarchist Manifesto by Tim Mays Cypherpunk’s Mani...
We Descend into Anarchy with Ansel Lindner [Episode 16]
May 29, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBAnsel Lindner comes on the show to talk about his show Bitcoin is Freedom, and the route to anarchy through Bitcoin. We touch on government debacles of military, health care, nutrition, as well as what we could do better without them. If you’re going to BitBlockBoom in July let me know. Full length interview available on Patreon. Follow Ansel Bitcoin & Markets site @btcmrkts @ansellindner Bitcoin & Markets Patreon Ansel’s Recommended Books For a New Liberty by Murray Rothbard History...
Free Ross with Lyn Ulbricht [Episode 15]
May 22, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes - 30.3 MBLyn Ulbricht comes on the show to talk about her son Ross, creator of the Silk Road, the first use case for Bitcoin, and the injustice of the “justice” system. Free Ross: @free_Ross on twitter Youtube Facebook FreeRoss.org Timeline of events Precedents Constitutional Concerns How you can help Stories FedEx Drug Charges The drug war explained by former narcotics officer Donate to Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to suppor...
Internet Censorship, Political Incorrectness, and Sanctions with RockstarDev [Episode 14]
May 15, 2018 08:00 - 46 minutes - 30.2 MBRockstarDev Rockstar got out of twitter jail! Follow him @codeoverwhelmin BTCPay Slack Channel – user RockstarDev It’s an older meme, sir, but it checks out: Stories Coinbase and Wikileaks shop Reddit thread about scam crypto twitter accounts – check the first response Another reddit thread about getting banned for talking about spam accounts Owen Benjamin blocked on Twitter and Youtube
Nicolas Dorier explains becoming your own payment processor with BTCPay [Episode 13]
May 08, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 25.7 MBNicolas Dorier came on the show to talk about BTCPay, a project he’s working on to give merchants sovereignty from centralized payment processors like BitPay. Nicolas Dorier @nicolasdorier Tip Nicolas BTCPay BTCPay Main site @BTCPayServer on Twitter BTCPay Github BTCPay Server Guide on Reddit by Bitcoinshirt BTCPay Youtube Guides BTCPay Slack channel BTCPay Test Server BTCPay Hosts BTCPay Now BTCPay Jungle Stories Samourai’s statement on BIP70 Issues with BitPay’s BIP70 Move ...
The right way to view (and buy) Bitcoin with Akin Fernandez [Episode 12]
May 01, 2018 07:00 - 57 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode I was joined by Akin Fernandez to talk about the correct way to think about Bitcoin and why incorrect thinking leads to a convoluted, invasive process for getting it. We also talked about his company Azteco, a new, consumer-driven, Bitcoin top-up service. Akin @beautyon_ on Twitter @beautyon_ on Medium Azteco Azteco @azteco_ on twitter Stories Bitcoin businesses leave New York over BitLicense Kraken CEO responds to NY AG Reddit thread: Localbitcoins goes KYC/AML Fi...
Market Minute 4-25-18
April 25, 2018 11:43 - 1 minute - 921 KBBitcoin market update for April 25, 2018 Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Patrícia Estavão on Lightning UX [Episode 11]
April 24, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, I was joined by Patrícia Estevão, who joins me to talk about User eXperience (UX), Bitcoin infographics, and her research on the current UX of the Lightning Network. Patrícia Patrícia’s site @patestevao on twitter Lightning UX Research BitcoinDesigned infographics Marco Agner – the programmer referenced in this episode Lightning Network Lightning Network Lightning Technical Paper BOLT specifications Lightning Implementations Lightning Labs ACINQ Blockstream’s c-...
Lightning Network [Episode 10]
April 17, 2018 08:00 - 38 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode we finally get around to talking about the lightning network and how it works. We also hit the highlights of Blockstream’s week of “LApps” (lightning apps). Lightning Network Lightning Network Lightning Technical Paper BOLT specifications Bitcoin Designed Infographics Multi-Sig Wallets Timelocks Lightning Network part 1 Lightning Network part 2 Lightning Network part 3 Why Build the Lightning Network? Lightning Implementations Lightning Labs ACINQ Blockstream’s ...
Market Minute 4-16-18
April 16, 2018 11:47 - 2 minutes - 1.26 MBBitcoin market update for April 16, 2018 Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 4-11-2018
April 11, 2018 11:26 - 1 minute - 952 KBBitcoin market update for April 11, 2018 Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 4-6-18
April 06, 2018 12:01 - 1 minute - 944 KBBitcoin market update for April 6, 2018 Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 4-4-2018
April 04, 2018 11:18 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBBitcoin Market update for April 4, 2018. Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Housekeeping, UTXOs and Free Ca$h [Episode 9]
April 03, 2018 08:00 - 23 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode I talked about some changes coming to the podcast and the site. I also talked about consolidating UTXOs and how to get $5 for free from the Cash App. —– Music Credits: Morning Ritual by L’Indecis Chillhop Records Listen on Spotify Fatherhood by Joakim Karud Purchase on Bandcamp Listen on Soundcloud
Market Minute 4-2-2018
April 02, 2018 11:24 - 1 minute - 953 KBBitcoin Market update for April 2, 2018. Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 3-29-18
March 29, 2018 11:26 - 1 minute - 998 KBStand alone Market Minute. Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 3-23-18
March 23, 2018 12:17 - 1 minute - 916 KBStand alone Market Minute. Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Market Minute 3-21-18
March 21, 2018 11:27 - 1 minute - 1.1 MBStand alone Market Minute. Bottomshelf Bitcoin Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! ___________ Music: “Special Spotlight” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Bitcoin metrics [Episode 8]
March 20, 2018 08:00 - 40 minutes - 27.1 MBToday I talked about bitcoin metrics, measurements to track in order to evaluate the health of the network and the price of Bitcoin. I demystified the metrics that I hear thrown around and we talked about what was valuable and what metrics are totally bogus. No Market Minute on this episode, I’m planning to out a seperate Market Minute episode on Wednesday. Psuedo Fundamentals Price and Volume Cryptowatch – compare price, moving averages, etc. of various coins. CoinMarketCap – Price Marke...
The Bitcoin Scaling Debate [Episode 7]
March 06, 2018 02:33 - 50 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode I interviewed Clark Moody and we discussed the Bitcoin scaling debate and implementation of SegWit. While we focused on the scaling issues, SegWit also addressed a number of other issues. If you’d like to know more, hit the Bitcoin.org link below. Clark Exchange tickers Street Price Indicator Picks & Shovels Co Segwit Bitcoin.org’s write up on SegWit Donate Patreon Donation page Tuttle Twins – Great kids books and a great way to support the show! —– Music Credits: ...
What are Altcoins? [Episode 6]
February 24, 2018 16:13 - 45 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this episode I talked about altcoins. I discussed the prominent altcoins and the issues in Bitcoin, real or imagined, that they attempt to solve. Market Minute: BTC price: $9,728 Finney(0.00001 BTC): $0.97 24 hour volume: $7.2B / 752k BTC Market cap: $164 billion @tipmayermultiple: 200dma – $8510, mayer multiple=1.14x Transaction fees: 57.86 sats/Byte(24) 36.5 sats/Byte(7d) Suggested fees (sats/B): 106 next block, 101 next hour, 2.4 same day Coin.Dance was running maintenance and...
Who controls bitcoin? [Episode 5]
February 17, 2018 15:43 - 28 minutes - 19 MBIn this episode I talked about who controls Bitcoin, who writes the code for the Bitcoin protocol and how improvements and updates are made. Follow the links below for more information on open-source projects, Github, and Bitcoin’s process specifically. Show Notes: Market Minute: BTC price: $10,872 Finney(0.00001 BTC): $1.08 24 hour volume: $8.2B / 792k BTC Market cap: $183 billion Coins in Circulation: 16.8M @tipmayermultiple: 200dma – $8244.77, mayer multiple=1.29x Transaction fe...
How do I keep my bitcoins safe? [Episode 4]
February 11, 2018 01:42 - 38 minutes - 24.2 MBToday we’re talking about keeping your bitcoins safe. Get your bitcoins off of exchanges as soon as possible and move them in to some mix of software wallets and cold storage. I discussed various wallets and risk versus convenience. Show Notes Market Minute: BTC price: $8457 Finney(0.00001 BTC): $0.84 24 hour volume: $7.5B / 905k BTC Market cap: $142 billion Coins in Circulation: 16.8M @tipmayermultiple: 200dma – 8021.15, mayer multiple=1.05x Transaction fees: 69sats/Byte(24) 74...
Where do I buy Bitcoin? [Episode 3]
January 27, 2018 15:12 - 29 minutes - 16.5 MBToday we’re discussing the three main avenues of buying bitcoin, buying in person, centralized exchanges, and decentralized exchanges. There are risks and benefits of each as we discuss in today’s show. Show Notes: Market Minute BTC price: $11044 Finney(0.00001 BTC): $1.10 24 hour volume: $7.8 billion Market cap: $186 billion @tipmayermultiple: 200dma – 7547.29, mayer multiple=1.47x Transaction fees: 109sats/Byte(24) 150sats/Byte(7d) localbitcoins – $80.2M(global)/ $7.9M(USA) last 7 ...
What is the Blockchain? [Episode 2]
January 22, 2018 18:00 - 34 minutes - 25.1 MBToday we’re talking about the blockchain and how it keeps bitcoin transactions honest and secure. If you missed Episode 1, we talked about what Bitcoin is and why you should care. Show Notes: * Explain Bitcoin Like I’m Five * Mining and Blockchain * DASH school – first three videos * BitcoinCore – can serve as both node and wallet software *
What is Bitcoin (and why should you care) ? [Episode 1]
January 13, 2018 16:26 - 31 minutes - 33.1 MBToday we’re discussing the fundamentals of what Bitcoin is, and what it can do for you. Show Notes: * Andreas Antonopoulos Youtube * Bitcoin & Markets Podcast * Bitcoin & Markets Resources * Explain Bitcoin Like I’m Five * You Don’t Understand Bitcoin Because You Think Money Is Real * A good basic explanation of money * Money Supply in the United States Sorry I couldn’t find the reddit story about the credit card thief. —– Music Credits: Morning Ritual by L’Indecis Chillhop Recor...