Tulip Mania
31 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsTake a journey into the weird and wonderful world of Bitcoin. Listen as your hosts Josh and Mike explore the events, the drama, the players, the markets, and everything in between, to understand how this little technology is set to change the world.
Disclaimer: We are not experts in economics, finance, technology, or anything else so basically we have no idea what we are talking about.
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Yes, We Are Talking About EOS
June 03, 2018 19:48 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MBIt's been a year in the making and we are finally here -- EOS launch day! Despite being massive Bitcoin fanatics, Josh and Mike spend some time to explore the EOS experiment to try and understand how the architecture, design, and governance model effects the user and the network as a whole. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show If you enjoy the show consider becoming a patron! www.patreon....
A Free and Open Source Community
May 27, 2018 21:39 - 51 minutes - 71 MBEven in a bear market there's always something new and exciting to discuss. This week Josh and Mike share their thoughts on -- Participation in the open source community The benefits to altcoins 51% attacks galore Market manipulators and celebrity traders (Looking at you, @ToneVays) CNBC and Bitcoin Cash conspiracies Some commentary on Ripple, Decred, and Dash Make sure to subscribe and leave a review! Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulip...
Ask Not What Bitcoin Can Do For You…
May 20, 2018 23:56 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MB… ask what you can do for Bitcoin. Now that the Consensus nonsense is over with we can get back to more important topics such as — Setting up a Lightning Network node The importance of adding value to the Bitcoin Network Another round of media attacks on Bitcoin’s energy consumption Is Consensus just Bitconnect in disguise? Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show If you enjoy the show consider becoming a patron! www.patreon.com/tulip...
Entropy, High and Low
May 06, 2018 17:02 - 47 minutes - 65 MBJosh and Mike step away from the more traditional Bitcoin conversation and take a stroll into the abstract -- it's always amazing the places Bitcoin will take you. Note: Josh is hiding in an undisclosed bunker this week so his audio quality is less than ideal. Topics discussed -- Class action lawsuit against Ripple Cryptokitties crucial to crypto adoption Blockstack, identity and decentralized applications George Gilder’s theory of entropy as the key to creativity and knowledge Contac...
The Crypto Spectacle
April 29, 2018 23:47 - 56 minutes - 77.2 MBBack from another week vacation, Josh and Mike discuss the strange state of media and journalism in the crypto space. Topics include — Vitalik’s “on the record” war with Coindesk @dougpolkpoker and other crypto journalist’s dilemma of publicly disclosing their holdings How social media can effect a project’s development and productivity The start of political campaigning for EOS validator nodes An off-topic discussion on money as a network for communication, energy, and language. Cont...
Business Decentralized
April 16, 2018 17:22 - 55 minutes - 75.7 MBGiven the rise of distrust in centralized platforms, Josh and Mike discuss the power of smart contract platforms and their potential to disrupt the centralized business world. They share their observations on the similarities and differences between Ethereum and EOS -- the two largest platforms out there -- and the competition heating up between them. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show If you enjoy the show consider becoming a pa...
In Bitcoin We Trust
April 01, 2018 17:18 - 51 minutes - 70.1 MBFrom religion to blockchain, humans have created some of the most remarkable tools to overcome their limitations of building trust in society. This week, Josh and Mike explore: The concept of social scalability through the lens of blockchains Crypto market analysis The competition heating up between Ethereum and EOS The importance of protecting your identity in a digital world Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show If you enjoy th...
Bitcoin <3 Internet
March 28, 2018 05:21 - 53 minutes - 73.4 MBDespite a slower week of news in the Bitcoin space, Josh and Mike find plenty to talk about: The flawed design of the Internet and the importance of decentralizing it Overall market moves/price analysis Jack Maller's Zap Wallet for the Lightning Network (http://zap.jackmallers.com) Thoughts from the (poorly named) Satoshi’s Vision Conference Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show If you enjoy the show consider becoming a patron! ...
Follow the Technology
March 18, 2018 18:30 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBUp. Down. Up. Down... Watching the price couldn’t be more boring which is why this week Josh and Mike found a handful of exciting developments to discuss, including: John Oliver’s HBO segment devoted entirely to Bitcoin Abra app introducing a multi-sig smart contract based exchange on Bitcoin and Litecoin networks The town of Plattsburgh, NY banning commercial Bitcoin mining for 18 months Monero developers altering Proof-of-Work to try and combat ASIC mining Lightning Labs released thei...
The People’s Money
March 11, 2018 21:14 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBAfter a week hiatus, Josh and Mike are back to discuss some more macro events in the Bitcoin space — they follow up with the Venezeula Petro Coin news as well as dissecting Jihan Wu’s vision of free markets for private central banks. Links discussed A Cypherpunk’s Manifesto - [https://www.activism.net/cypherpunk/manifesto.html] Jihan Wu at DC Blockchain Summit 2018 - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqEHsNWB8co] Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Websit...
Two Guys, a Coin and a Pizza Purchase
February 27, 2018 05:15 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBVenezuela’s Petro cryptocurrency, proposals to change Proof of Work, upgrades to the protocol, and another historical pizza moment. Listen to Josh and Mike discuss this week in Bitcoin — come for the news, stay for the unfiltered commentary. Enjoy! Links: Jameson Lopp Bitcoin Resources — https://lopp.net/bitcoin.html Cypherpunk History — https://github.com/tombusby/cypherpunk-research Lightning Network Map — https://lnmainnet.gaben.win Samurai Wallet — https://samouraiwallet.com Contact T...
There is No Random
February 19, 2018 22:06 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIn their never ending quest to try and understand Bitcoin, Josh and Mike take a peek under the hood to learn why Bitcoin uses the SHA256 algorithm. Listen as they share what they learned — history on cryptography, attempts to build randomness into computers, and using morse code to send Bitcoin. They also share their thoughts on privacy in other cryptocurrencies like Monero and Dash. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips: 19vQj...
Digital Gold
February 12, 2018 20:19 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBAs Bitcoin continues it's two month price correction, Josh and Mike breakdown the argument of Bitcoin versus gold as a long term store of value. They explore it though Peter Schiff, a gold supporter and hater of Bitcoin, to try and figure out if there is any validity to this position -- and you might be able to guess where they land. Also discussed are the numerous forks of Bitcoin, managing anxiety of a price decline, and their thoughts on the EOS and Ethereum projects. Contact Twitter: @...
Bitcoin is a Choice
February 05, 2018 01:06 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIt’s been declared more than 100 times, but this time it’s for real: Bitcoin is dead. Ok, now that's out of the way, in reality Bitcoin is up over 800% since last February. In this episode Josh and Mike discuss price and why the ever changing number doesn’t matter — Bitcoin is an ideology, a choice for people to decide how they want to use their money... and that’s priceless. They also discuss the future of Ethereum, ICOs, and the comparison to the dot-com bubble. Article Mentioned: What Ha...
Price Down. News Up.
January 27, 2018 18:25 - 43 minutes - 59.4 MBJosh and Mike discuss this week in crypto: Continuing price decline, Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg shilling, Weiss Ratings are less-than-stellar, Venezuela and Russia adopting their own cryptocurrency. They also share their experiences on using the Open Dime wallet and successful attempts at using the Lightning Network testnet. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP
Too Big To Fail
January 21, 2018 23:03 - 1 hour - 96.8 MBA month ago the price of Bitcoin was nearly $20,000, this week it has returned to $9300 - to watch the price of Bitcoin is an exercise in patience and pain. Given this insanity, Josh and Mike have a conversation about some real world possibilities of Bitcoin's failure and ask: What does that look like it? Can it really happen? How might it occur? Listen as they challenge Bitcoin from every angle to try and exhaust points of failure. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: tulipmaniapodcas...
A Spark of Genius
January 14, 2018 20:01 - 48 minutes - 67 MBBitcoin will forever be under attack — as a network it faces constant pressure from mempool spam and miner centralization. On the political side we hear claims of fake money, tool for criminals, and high fees. This week, Josh and Mike dissect the latest talking point: energy consumption and how it could destroy our planet. TL;DR it won't. And of course, in true Tulip Mania form, they find a way to weave in their thoughts of Bitcoin as a tool for artists and entrepreneurs of the new interne...
Don't Fear The Centralization
January 08, 2018 03:06 - 50 minutes - 68.9 MBBitcoin continues to dominate headlines, the price of altcoins are reaching new highs and yet there always exists some fear that the whole project will fall apart -- this week it is centralization. Listen as Josh and Mike bring some clarity to the claims that miner centralization and the accumulation of Bitcoin will lead to a systemtic collapse. Fear not listeners, Bitcoin is returning society back to a system of sound money. It may not be smooth sailing, but it'll be worth it. Links Mentio...
Brave New World
December 31, 2017 16:48 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBFrom it's meteroic price rise to a centralized, banker coin nearly taking over the number one spot, this year has shown us that Bitcoin is anything but boring. In their last show for 2017, Josh and Mike explore why market capitalization is a misleading, and potentially harmful, metric to value cryptocurrencies. They also discuss their excitement for the Lightning Network and explore how it may unlock a new economy for the social media generation -- we are truly entering a brave, new world. ...
Bitcoin Mania
December 25, 2017 01:15 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MBWe planned to be off for the holidays, but we couldn't resist. Too much excitement this week. Enjoy. We are witnessing one of the largest price declines in the history of Bitcoin, but worry not, 2018 is just around the corner and this technology is just getting started. Josh and Mike discuss why Coinbase sucks, fees to move Bitcoin are not a big deal, and learn that 18 year olds are in love with Bitcoin. Also, Mike shares his ideas on the future of autonomous vehicles and real estate in a d...
Playing The Segwit Card
December 19, 2017 16:34 - 47 minutes - 65 MBThis will be our last episode until the New Year. Josh and Mike are taking a much needed holiday break from all the Bitcoin madness. See you in 2018! Bitcoin continues to grow exponentially, fees continue to rise, but the question still remains: why hasn’t Segwit — an upgrade to reduce fees — been enabled on many of the most popular exchanges, payment processors, and wallets. Josh and Mike explore why this is the case through the lens of greed, power, and control. Later, they discuss altc...
A Brief Moment of Reflection
December 10, 2017 18:00 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBHoly Bitcoin Batman it just won’t stop. Given this mind bending price rise, Josh and Mike reflect on how and why they got into Bitcoin and what Bitcoin means to them. They also explore the price of Bitcoin and speculate on future movements now that the big boys — Wall Street — are entering the space. Don’t blink because this Bitcoin thing is just getting started. Also, kittens. Mike’s Crypto Follow List: Ivan on Tech - www.ivanontech.com Boxmining - www.boxmining.com Crypto Daily - www.you...
The Language of Money
December 04, 2017 19:59 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBNote: We had to republish this episode due to a mistake in uploading. This is the corrected Episode 9: The Language of Money. Many apologies! As predicted, Bitcoin hits $10,000 for the first time in its history. Josh and Mike celebrate by bashing naysayers including financial advisors, bankers, and Nobel Peace Prize winners -- the fun never stops in Bitcoin. And as always they explore the philisophical and societal ramifications to Bitcoin taking over the world. Enjoy! Contact Twitter: @t...
The Many Conspiracies of Bitcoin
November 26, 2017 16:49 - 47 minutes - 65.6 MBRemember, remember, Bitcoin in November... If you thought today's politics were out of control you obviously haven't been paying attention to Bitcoin; covert money printing operations, massive mining cartels, and acts of global market manipulation as the price hits new all time highs -- we can't make this stuff up. And to ground themselves, Josh and Mike share their thoughts on Bitcoin as the foundational layer for all things digital money. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: tulipm...
Another Side Of The Coin
November 20, 2017 02:41 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBThe week started with a pirate and a 23 year old defending child pornography and ended with another all time high of $8000. Needless to say, there's never a dull moment in the world of Bitcoin. Also, Josh and Mike share their observations from a tour of Giga Watt, one of America's largest mining facilities, and discover that Bitcoin is more than just a way to change money, it also has the ability to create real world jobs. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected]...
Trust No One
November 12, 2017 16:45 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MBIt's official. Bitcoin is dead... wait, or is it that Bitcoin Cash is dead. Maybe Litecoin is the real Bitcoin. Yes, we know this is getting quite complicated, but don't worry, Josh and Mike are here to sort it all out. Listen as they explore the experiment that is Bitcoin Cash and reveal that while on the surface it may offer short term solutions, the deeper you dig the more you realize things are not what they seem. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] We...
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants
November 05, 2017 18:14 - 59 minutes - 81.1 MBJosh and Mike continue following the absurd drama surrounding the 2x fork. Later, they dive into the fundamentals behind of Proof of Work and Proof of Stake, where they discover that - just like all great things - Bitcoin’s breakthroughs have built upon the work of pioneers past. Stay till the end as they observe Aaron Swartz Day with a little trivia. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show BTC: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP
Bitcoin 2X: Return of The Fork
October 29, 2017 19:13 - 59 minutes - 82 MBBigger blocksizes... More forks... A coup?! Wow, such confusion. This week, Josh and Mike try to figure out what is going on with the latest fork: 2X. Listen as they explore the game theory of Bitcoin, what a fork is, and possible outcomes for the network. Also, they share their personal beliefs on where Bitcoin's value comes from. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips are welcome BTC: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP
The Passion of Bitcoin
October 22, 2017 22:43 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBBitcoin enjoys another milestone in price. Listen as Josh and Mike discuss the antics of the week. Also, Josh goes to a Bitcoin Core meetup and discovers that even in Bitcoin, long term success requires passion and sacrifice. Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips are welcome BTC: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP
Forget Bitcoin. This is ICO Country
October 15, 2017 17:25 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBAs the price of Bitcoin hits a new all time high, Josh and Mike focus on the other side of the cryptoverse -- the ICO. Follow as they discuss what an ICO is and how it will change the future of business forever. Listener beware, Mike tries sell us on his own half-baked ICO idea. Enjoy! Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips are welcome BTC: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP
Identity, Deception, and Forks
October 11, 2017 23:17 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week Josh and Mike discuss the history of forks, Roger Ver, and why people make Bitcoin their identity Contact Twitter: @tulipmaniashow Email: [email protected] Website: tulipmania.show Tips are welcome BTC: 19vQjD3iuPGgX9KyfpMnKnLyejeRrfcexP