Thriller "A Bitcoin Zine"
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Stacker News Live #129: Lightning Tor Network
July 20, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 180 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 19th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 03:59 - El-Tor: High Bandwidth⚡️Tor Network Release! 12:48 - What would change your conviction in bitcoin? 22:32 - BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Former President Donald Trump shot at rally. 33:41 - CW launches legal notice saying isn’t Satoshi Nakamoto 36:52 - and, my social media d...
Stacker News Live #128: A Definitive Explanation
July 13, 2024 21:37 - 1 hour - 138 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 12th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 04:50 - Definitive explanation of my weird Bitcoin transaction 10:32 - Bitcoin Accepted - PoS systems 13:03 - Hedge against Inflation 16:06 - Ecash ecosystem map 30:42 - Looking back at a year of routing 32:49 - MicroStrategy Announces 10-for-1 Stock Split 34:20 - No...
Stacker News Live #127: Weird Bitcoin Transaction with PlebPoet
July 06, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of July 5th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 05:14 - New major release! Phoenix Android/iOS/Server now supports BOLT12 09:59 - Analysis of 0xB10C's weird bitcoin transaction 13:30 - BDMD #3 - Bitcoin is illegal because it is not legal tender 16:29 - BDMD #2 - Govs will shut down internet, so Bitcoin is dead 19:...
Stacker News Live #126: When Money Dies
June 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 29th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 02:41 - Julian Assange has reached a plea deal with the U.S., allowing him to go free 12:12 - When Money Dies 18:15 - Choose wisely your LN wallet you want to use 21:26 - Book Review- The Genesis Book 23:03 - Chinas popped real estate bubble: Farmers plow fields bet...
Unmasking BitVM Technology and Hedgehog’s Potential with Super Testnet
June 27, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBCar talks with Super Testnet about emerging developments in Bitcoin. Super Testnet elaborates on his innovative project, Hedgehog, which aims to mitigate Bitcoin transaction fees by facilitating off-chain contract funding. The conversation examines BitVM implementations, spotlighting significant contributions from Alpen Labs and Zerosync while scrutinizing the integrity and transparency of various ecosystem participants. Super Testnet candidly voices concerns about companies like Ro...
Stacker News Live #125: My Project Got Hacked with Austin Kelsay & Super Testnet
June 23, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 21st, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 02:24 - My project got hacked and user funds were stolen 29:11 - PlebDevs Beginner Backend Series 32:36 - Doom is not a strategy 41:19 - Bitcoin Circular Economy - a hard to achieve goal for many people 46:44 - Ecash on Bitcoin Educational Resources 48:17 - Long-Ter...
Psyops and Surveillance: Alex Strenger Discusses Soros, Bitcoin, and the Austin Predicament
June 19, 2024 23:46 - 1 hour - 197 MBCar talks with Alex Strenger a local business owner. Strenger dives into the complexities of media influence, the far-reaching power of George Soros-backed organizations, and the ominous threats of surveillance states. He shares his concerns about the narratives surrounding social justice, the implications of CBDC's, and the shifting sands of public perception. From there, the conversation takes a personal turn as Alex recounts his experiences as a pedicab driver, the state of law e...
We Are Witnessing A Bitcoin Revolution with Car Gonzalez
June 16, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBOriginally published on Alex Strenger YouTube and Rumble channels on June 14th. Description: Car Gonzalez is the Co-founder of PlebLab, in Austin, TX that is focused on building open sourced systems and growing the Bitcoin ecosystem both locally and nationally. In this episode, we talked about the Bitcoin ethos, what to expect in this bull market, how to build a decentralized ecosystem from the ground up, and the need to nurture and support people on their respective Bitcoin journ...
Stacker News Live #124: Bitcoin Backslides & Hard Truths
June 15, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 182 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 14th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 05:21 - Running a Bitcoin Hostel in El Salvador 11:16 - How to MAKE your own Cold Wallet 18:34 - How do feel about negotiating? 30:29 - Abandoned Adoption : Bitcoin Backslides and Hard Truths - #307 39:29 - Marginal Differences 45:19 - Cool update on hedgehog protoc...
PlebDevs with Austin Kelsay
June 14, 2024 03:12 - 1 hour - 196 MBCar talks with Austin Kelsay from PlebDevs and Voltage about the development of Bitcoin and Lightning Network. They delved into how PlebDevs is a vibrant online community dedicated to education and enhancing app development skills and how Voltage offers the fastest and most scalable Lightning solution. They discuss key topics such as the influence of developer influencers, the Nostr, phased app development, and the "10,000-hour rule" for mastering anything. The discussion also touch...
Stacker News Live #123: My Opening Remarks with PlebPoet
June 08, 2024 16:27 - 1 hour - 173 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of June 7th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 00:49 - What is a plebpoet? My Opening Remarks 10:08 - Ecash mints are just like the Fed's Repo Window 20:44 - Announcing Super Testnet Workshops 23:39 - How Bitcoin Can Play into the Minimalism Movement? 32:04 - Gold confiscation in Shanghai, 1948 39:12 - People who...
Stacker News Live #122: The Paradox of Bitcoin Adoption with Max Webster
June 01, 2024 06:17 - 1 hour - 171 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 31st, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 3:34 - Hivemind ideas from the edge 12:43 - Summarizing my thoughts on ecash 17:38 - Why can't you buy ecash from a Cashu mint? 22:10 - Ecash - Bullish or Bearish? 25:02 - The Paradox of Bitcoin Adoption 35:08 - Explain Lightning Network in a simple analogy 39:19 - C...
Open Dialogue with Lyudmyla Kozlovska
May 30, 2024 02:44 - 1 hour - 143 MBCar sits down with Lyudmyla Kozlovska, founder and President of the Open Dialogue Foundation (ODF). Since 2009, Lyudmyla has been a steadfast advocate for human rights, leading campaigns to prevent the misuse of anti-money laundering laws and fighting against financial exclusion and political oppression—all while promoting the vital role of Bitcoin. Their discussion delves into Bitcoin's objectives, which are crucial for those who have experienced hyperinflation, political persecut...
Stacker News Live #121: Going Dark
May 25, 2024 18:48 - 52 minutes - 121 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 25th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 4:26 - Joy of Compounding 13:15 - Privacy Judo 23:57 - Going Dark: The war on encryption is on the rise — Mullvad 30:40 - Privacy, human rights, and Tornado Cash - Molly White 35:22 - Leaving My SN Bubble: Bitcoin Meetup At The Melville Deli 39:09 - Using Graphene wi...
Stacker News Live #120: Scorched Earth Approach with Topher Scott
May 20, 2024 03:33 - 1 hour - 142 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 16th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 04:59 - Launched: BitEscrow - Non-Custodial Bitcoin Escrow Service 18:19 - El Salvador has its own mempool.space site with its treasury holdings 22:45 - BlueMatt: Next few years are as existential for bitcoin as the Blocksize Wars. 30:37 - Broken Money Explainer 34:1...
Peony Lane with Ben Justman
May 15, 2024 01:33 - 57 minutes - 131 MBCar talks with Ben Justman, founder of Peony Lane Winery, and shares his entrepreneurial journey, exploring topics like finding Bitcoin, winemaking, risk-taking, and the challenges of building a business. Justman discusses his high-altitude wines' unique flavors and aging process, offering insights into the winery's operations, capital requirements, and the pursuit of product-market fit. He also reflects on mistakes made in the first year and the importance of a long-term mindset. A...
Stacker News Live #119: Unstoppable Coinjoins with Ek
May 12, 2024 13:00 - 52 minutes - 120 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 10th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 01:32 - Coinjoin Workshop aka Emessbee 🐝: Unstoppable Coinjoins with No Coordinator 07:22 - Orange Pilling Has Stopped Working 12:47 - zap.store, a permissionless app store 16:22 - Can nostr fix app distribution? 16:43 - The End of Social Media: An Interview With Jac...
OpenAgents with Christopher David
May 06, 2024 23:22 - 51 minutes - 118 MBCar talks with Christopher David, founder of OpenAgents, about the BASED AI revolution that is coming. They envision a community where individuals can contribute data, models, and agents, fostering collaboration and innovation. What truly distinguishes them is the direct compensation in Bitcoin for contributors, a feature that not only rewards expertise but also empowers individuals, making them feel valued and integral to the agent ecosystem. If you're looking for a glimpse into th...
Stacker News Live #118: The Money Transmitter Rule with Ek
May 04, 2024 23:48 - 1 hour - 192 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of May 3rd, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 05:40 - Bitcoin paradigm shift thought experiment 12:34 - Nostr is Identity for the Internet 18:22 - The Network Access Exception To The Money Transmitter Rule 28:17 - Idea for future "Bitcoin businesses" 32:20 - 10 ways to support ZEUS in 2024 36:49 - Early Bitcoin In...
Stacker News Live #117: The Whistle's Blowing with Super Testnet
April 28, 2024 00:19 - 1 hour - 142 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 26th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamps: 03:11 - Samourai Wallet Founder Arrested for Money Laundering 16:10 - Samourai Indictment Count Two Could Have Serious Implications For All Wallets 22:39 - Optionality 24:43 - How would you plan an extended backpacking trip? 29:41 - Anonymous vs Public Bitcoiners 33...
Stacker News Live #116: Bitcoin During War Times
April 20, 2024 15:08 - 58 minutes - 135 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 19th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamp We love the Fountain app for Lightning 2.0 podcasting, Send us a Boost, and we will read it on the next SNL. Find Car on Nostr Follow Car on SN Follow Thriller on Nostr Follow Thriller on Twitter Follow Thriller on YouTube Contribute to ~builders Learn more about Pl...
Satoshi Health with Jon Gordon
April 19, 2024 01:40 - 1 hour - 171 MBCar talks with Jon Gordon, founder of Satoshi Health, about the transformative potential of integrating Bitcoin into the healthcare industry. Jon explains how the current fiat healthcare system is plagued by inefficiencies, high costs, and centralized structures that disadvantage independent providers and drive consumer prices. They explore various innovative topics, including the use of Bitcoin in health-related businesses like the UltraPersonal Healthcare clinic and how these mode...
Stacker News Live #115: CheatCode in Bedford with Topher Scott
April 13, 2024 12:04 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 12th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamp 04:17 - Stacker Proper Pub 05:38 - This is what a Bitcoin Circular Economy looks like 11:06 - [a priori] Lot of senior Bitcoin devs under FBI investigation, myself included ? 24:41 - Thoughts on Nostr from a creator's perspective 32:57 - Rant: Young People are Getting...
Stacker News Live #114: Zoom Out! with John Zaprite
April 06, 2024 17:32 - 1 hour - 166 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of April 5th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamp 02:33 - Optimizing Address Usage for the Gap Limit 14:43 - I'm closing my old 300 channels Lightning node, here are the reasons 21:18 - One of the cheat codes I've learned—Geoarbitrage 25:16 - Zoom Out 30:21 - Coinbase Selects Lightspark for Lightning 38:34 - The Coll...
Stacker News Live #113: Asynchronous Layer Two
March 30, 2024 00:05 - 1 hour - 189 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 29th, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamp 06:31 - Hedgehog: A protocol for asynchronous layer two bitcoin payments 14:54 - I heat my 100 yr old home with Immersion Bitcoin Mining 20:43 - My Reflections on Being a Nomad 27:44 - Random Privacy Issues On My Cruise 33:52 - Learn How to Verify with Me ( with Baby ...
Musician talk with Ryan Zak
March 24, 2024 21:48 - 1 hour - 154 MBCar talks with Ryan Zak, a pianist and composer. Ryan's compositions, marked by their soft, intricate melodies, feature a harmonious blend of piano, strings, and glockenspiel, creating an atmosphere inviting deep reflection and calm. They explore the rich narrative behind music as a universal language, sharing anecdotes from Ryan's piano-hunting adventures in Mexico and Prague and his deep reverence for Chopin's work. The dialogue also addresses the evolving dynamics of the music in...
Stacker News Live #112: Bitcoin is Slow with Austin Kelsay
March 23, 2024 06:18 - 1 hour - 215 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 22nd, 2024. Follow the conversation of the episode on SN. Time Stamp 04:23 - Bisq 2 has just been released. I am a Bisq contributor AMA about Bisq or Bisq 2 10:43 - I'm losing my faith (II) 19:39 - Bitcoin is Slow 24:06 - Beware of millions of ways to lose your Satoshis mining this bull market 32:21 - Starting with: Mutiny Wallet 38:09...
Stacker News Live #111: Bitcoin Takeover at SXSW
March 18, 2024 19:05 - 1 hour - 200 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 15th, 2024. Time Stamp 03:58 - "Guys, I think Satoshi left us" 2011 Bitcointalk thread 11:35 - Being expatriotic 22:13 - Pix in Brazil: A Field Study for the Bitcoin Community 34:29 - Does Compliance Kill Bitcoin? 41:05 - Are you moving towards freedom or away from it? 47:31 - Alekos Filini AMA 51:38 - AMA - Danny Diekroeger Founder o...
Stacker News Live #110: Vibes are High in Austin
March 08, 2024 23:53 - 1 hour - 167 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 8th, 2024. Time Stamp 02:27 - Low Time Preference When You Don’t Have Much Time Left 09:32 - Apple - love it or hate it? 19:23 - Building Better Products - Less Is More 27:20 - What Is the Song Of This Bull Run? 31:20 - I want to pay my employees in btc 35:51 - I'm Hong, cofounder/CTO of Bitwise. AMA! 41:26 - The ~builders territory i...
Macro talk with Brandon Keys
March 06, 2024 02:11 - 53 minutes - 123 MBCar talks with Brandon Keys from Green Candle Investments to delve into the macroeconomic landscape of Q1 2024. The conversation spans a range of topics, from the impacts of Bitcoin ETFs, the challenges and ethical concerns around Black Rock, alongside the influence of market distractions and global perceptions on economic realities. Keys forecasts a steady growth in the stock and real estate markets due to sustained demand, coupled with a bold prediction of Jerome Powell’s “Volcker...
Stacker News Live #109: Revisiting Great Consensus Cleanup
March 02, 2024 04:44 - 1 hour - 168 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of March 1st, 2024. Time Stamp 04:27 - I want YOU for Bitcoin Core /s 11:37 - AJ Towns censoring on Delving Bitcoin to cover Bitcoin Core backdoors ? 20:50 - Revisiting Great Consensus Cleanup 25:45 - Show SN: Cypher.Space 31:44 - ntroducing PayPerQ (ppq.ai), your new default GPT4 experience, powered by LN 38:00 - Tip of the day: How can I run ...
Stacker News Live #108: Bitcoin has a Scaling Issue?
February 24, 2024 02:19 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 23rd, 2024. Time Stamps 03:40 - Bitcoin has a Scaling Issue 11:29 - The Bitcoin Scaling Dilemma with Shinobi - WBD pod 17:35 - What are you even gonna do with the money? 23:51 - Options for cloud storage w/ no KYC, paid in btc? 29:09 - Braiins working on Lightning payouts with Voltage 34:26 - Using DNS To Coordinate Bitcoin Payments 36:18...
Stacker News Live #107: Found Out My Wife Has Cancer
February 17, 2024 15:40 - 45 minutes - 105 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 16th, 2024. Time Stamps: 05:49 - Found out my wife has cancer. Been holding it together all day. 08:50 - Value for Value News Journalism Discussion Using Entirely Bitcoin 12:14 - Dual-funding BOLT Merged! 16:51 - Ecash is just digital fiat. Change my mind 29:01 - Human Readable Bitcoin Payment Instructions 31:52 - SN release: NWC & LNBits...
Lightning talk with John Carvalho
February 15, 2024 12:05 - 1 hour - 143 MBCar talks with John Carvalho, CEO of Synonym, a company dedicated to fostering Bitcoin adoption and envisioning a future where Bitcoin supersedes fiat currency. They explore the potential realities of a society free from the control of major financial, technological, and governmental institutions, discussing the role Bitcoiners play in shaping this desired future. John shares his insights on the importance of building on the Lightning Network and its implications for traditional fin...
Lightning talk with Justin Shocknet
February 11, 2024 06:03 - 1 hour - 148 MBCar talks with Justin of Shocknet. They discuss how the Shocknet team has been at the forefront of leveraging Lightning Network since its early testing phase in 2018. The discussion covers the services and products Shocknet offers, such as the Shock Wallet and its pioneering infrastructure for lightning nodes, which empowers users with self-custody, fostering a more equitable ecosystem. They delve into Lightning Video and the integration of Nostr, exploring the potential of PoW and ...
Stacker News Live #106: Territories, Scarcity, and Cultural Capital with UncleJim21
February 10, 2024 23:18 - 1 hour - 138 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 9th, 2024. Time Stamps: 02:21 - Writing Contest #1- GrayRuby's Bitcoin Story 05:44 - The Design Pattern 10:39 - Node xmrk closing down - for now at least 15:19 - Future of work via Bitcoin 24:29 - zap.meme - building in the open #1 27:44 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman seeks as much as $7 trillion for new AI chip project 30:54 - Ex-NSA Chief: 'We...
Creative talk with Pedro Gonçalves
February 08, 2024 06:03 - 1 hour - 147 MBCar talks with Pedro, a Bitcoin filmmaker. Pedro shares his journey through the Bitcoin creative ecosystem. He delves into the creative process behind Bitcoin-related projects and film creation, emphasizing the importance of visuals and immersive experiences in making Bitcoin more accessible and engaging. They touch upon memorable visual events and Pedro's approach to unifying his creative and technical work within the Bitcoin ecosystem. The discussion also explores the critical rol...
Bitcoin talk with Jimmy Song
February 04, 2024 06:10 - 1 hour - 234 MBCar talks with Jimmy Song, a renowned Bitcoin developer, educator, and entrepreneur who aims to promote sound money globally. With over a decade of experience, Jimmy offers deep insights into the technical and economic aspects of Bitcoin and his contributions as an open-source programmer, including work on Bitcoin Core. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, from participating in startups to advising, and emphasizes the importance of education and advocacy in advancing Bitcoin's cau...
Stacker News Live #105: BREAKING BitEscrow API Beta Launch! with Topher Scott
February 04, 2024 03:22 - 1 hour - 149 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Feb 3rd, 2024. TimeStamps: 00:32 - BREAKING: BitEscrow API Beta Launch! 10:32 - Bitcoin's Lost Decade. 15:04 - Troubleshooting the Gap Limit Problem 21:44 - Can nostr fix app distribution? 26:22 - JUST SHIPPED: Base58's Crypto + Sigs online course! 30:14 - Have you tried living without a smartphone? 39:20 - When you post/comment on SN, do you...
Founder talk with Evan Kaloudis
February 01, 2024 06:03 - 1 hour - 159 MBCar talks with Evan Kaloudis, the founder of Zeus. A leading open-source, self-custodial Bitcoin wallet designed for ultimate payment flexibility. Evan shares his journey as a solo founder, emphasizing the unique challenges and growth opportunities. He offers invaluable advice on the importance of instinct, core values, and unwavering conviction in one's vision. The discussion also explores the broader impact of Zeus in the ecosystem, highlighting features like the standalone Point ...
Hivemind Ventures talk with Max Webster
January 28, 2024 06:03 - 1 hour - 153 MBCar talks with Max Webster, of Hivemind Ventures, angel investor, and previous startup founder, who is deeply passionate about Bitcoin and its role in decentralized money, the internet, and global energy solutions. They delve into the complexities of the bitcoin venture capital world, touching on the role of angels, limited, general partners and managing venture funds. Max shares insights on risk and reward in early-stage investments and emphasizes the importance of platforms like N...
Stacker News Live #104: The Past, Present, and Future
January 27, 2024 01:11 - 57 minutes - 132 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Jan 26th, 2024. TimeStamps: 03:39 - Fedimint and Cashu ecash are gift cards 07:48 - The Past, Present, and Future of Offline Payments 20:42 - Fedimint is Self-Custodial 22:16 - How to Fail 27:59 - nifty's process for getting base58.school a LNURL 32:25 - What made you want to become a dev? 34:22 - Updates to 36:28 - DeepDive into Liquid: Part...
Stacker News Live #103: Can You Be A Libertarian?
January 23, 2024 04:46 - 1 hour - 164 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Jan 19th, 2024. TimeStamps: 05:35 - Can You Be A Libertarian Toxic Bitcoin Maximalist? 14:51 - Semaphore: peer to peer crowdfunding with bitcoin 21:59 - Payment solution Stripe deplatforming accounts that sell bitcoin hardware 30:46 - How do you explain zapping to non-bitcoiners? 38:11 - So...How are We Activating Eltoo (LNSymmetry)? 44:39 -...
Musician talk with Ainsley Costello
January 15, 2024 06:03 - 58 minutes - 133 MBCar talks with Ainsley Costello, an up-and-coming artist known for her powerful voice and skillfully delicate lyricism. They discuss the impact of platforms like Fountain and Wavlake on her career, emphasizing the role of nostr, zaps, likes, and clout in connecting with Gen Z listeners and the wider audience. Ainsley opens up about her songwriting process, often inspired by heartbreak and personal experiences, and her commitment to 'paying it forward' in the music industry. She shar...
Stacker News Live #102: A Lightning Fiat Standard
January 15, 2024 04:54 - 48 minutes - 112 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of January 12th, 2024. Time Stamps: 02:42 - Rethinking Lightning 11:18 - Introducing FiatLink: A Lightning ↔ Fiat Standard 15:37 - Mercury Layer went live today, checkout the deets on their webpage 19:20 - ETFs are just a custodial layer 2 20:30 - What is fedimint to you? 29:12 - Are we in the "Era of Ferment" with Bitcoin hardware? 35:04 - The ...
Design talk Sahil Chaturvedi
January 11, 2024 06:03 - 54 minutes - 125 MBCar talks with Sahil Chaturvedi, the mind behind Studio Twentyone, a design studio specializing in elevating Bitcoin product design. Sahil, an advisor to BTC Talent Co. and co-host of the Austin Bitcoin Design Club, shares his insights on the importance of intentionality in design. They discuss Sahil's sources of inspiration, the concept of 'cellar door' as an epitome of aesthetic taste. They also cover BTC Talent Co., the challenges and limits faced in the design process, and his p...
Musician talk with Joe Martin
January 07, 2024 06:03 - 1 hour - 141 MBCar talks with Joe Martin, a talented independent singer-songwriter and a contemporary troubadour from Lancashire. They embark on a journey through Joe's musical career, beginning with his early works and delving into his thoughts on the innovative value-for-value (v4v) models transforming the music industry today. The dialogue shifts to the influential roles of digital platforms like Wavlake and Spotify, discussing how they're redefining artists' career trajectories and the vital r...
Stacker News Live #101: Dissection of a force-close
January 06, 2024 20:39 - 1 hour - 143 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of January 5th, 2024. Time Stamps: 03:13 - My Experience of Living in Turkiye under Soaring Inflation 10:32 - Loan shark: Super Testnet's non custodial, bitcoin only borrow and loan tool 15:56 - Dissection of a force-close that already cost me 140k sats 23:00 - Altcoin Redux 30:08 - My thoughts on AQUA Wallet 36:32 - Everyone I’ve met would be w...
Founder talk with Tony Giorgio
January 04, 2024 06:05 - 1 hour - 199 MBCar talks with Tony Giorgio, the Co-founder and CEO of Mutiny Wallet. They delve into the challenges and strategies for navigating the bear market as a founder, discussing the process of building, launching, and scaling a startup in a competitive and constantly evolving landscape. Emphasizing the importance of 'survivor mode' for Bitcoin startups, Tony shares insights into the complexities of being a CEO and elaborates on the unique features and security aspects of the Mutiny Wallet...
Stacker News Live #100: Keep Experimenting!
December 30, 2023 03:52 - 57 minutes - 131 MBJoin Car and Keyan to discuss Stacker News' top posts of the week, Car & Keyan's favorite posts of the week, and top stackers for the week of Dec 29th, 2023. TimeStamps: 02:15 - Have you thought about when the internet goes offline? 08:24 - Here's why there are deep incentives for a Bitcoin fork with the Ordinals people 12:24 - Bitcoin fees, a worrying trend 16:33 - How to change culture? 24:24 - High fee rates help node runners make better decisions 27:40 - An experiment in kilo-...