Stephan Livera Podcast
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Stephan Livera Podcast
Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. Leading names in the world of Bitcoin join the show to share their insights, whether they are developers, CEOs, economists, authors,...
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The First Stratum V2 Block: What It Means for Bitcoin Mining | SLP750
In this episode, Alejandro De La Torre, CEO of @DMND_Sv2, joins me to discuss the mining of Bitcoin block 955,318 — the first known Stratum V2 block o...
Bitcoin Treasury Stocks: Sentiment or Structure? Deep Dive with Adrian Morris | SLP749
In this episode, Adrian Morris joins the show to discuss Bitcoin Treasury Companies. We explore whether MSTR and STRC are over, sustainable mNAV premi...
Silent Payments as the next step forward | SLP748
In this episode, Craig Raw returns to discuss Sparrow’s Silent Payments and Frigate integration, where multisig UX stands in 2026, his thoughts on bui...
RailsX: Yield for LPs & Seamless BTC-Stable Swaps | SLP747
In this episode, Jesse Schrader (Jestopher), CEO of Amboss, joins us to break down RailsX — their new Lightning-native DEX.
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The Fight to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody in South Africa with Ricki Allardice | SLP746
In this urgent 15-minute conversation, Stephan speaks with Ricki Allardice, one of the leaders of the Property Rights Defense Group, about South Afric...
Using Bitcoin to Change the World: UHNW Philanthropy, Stewardship & Generational Legacy w/ Matt McClintock & Alla Futterman (Bespoke Group) SLP745
Matt McClintock (Founder & CEO of Bespoke Group) returns to the show alongside Alla Futterman (Associate Client Relationship Manager & Head of Philant...
Bitcoin Passports: How to Rank Countries for Bitcoiners | SLP744
In this episode, we sit down with Adam Juchniewicz of Bitcoin Passport Index and Bitcitizen to discuss Bitcoin sovereignty, jurisdictional arbitrage,...
Bark Goes Mainnet with Steven Roose | SLPfast 743
Steven Roose (CEO of Second) rejoins me to explain Bark going live on Bitcoin’s main net.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Bark mainnet launched on...
The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining with NG Zhang SLP742
In this episode, NG Zhang, founder and CEO of Canaan Inc., shares his journey in Bitcoin mining technology, from early ASIC development to modern inno...
Will Cole, Chris Seedor, Nathan Day, Philipp, Skot9000, Alex Bragin at BTCPrague 2026 | SLP741
In this episode, I caught up with Will Cole from Zaprite, Alex Bragin (Jan3), Nathan Day from BTCMap, Philipp (Satora), and Skot 9000 (BitAxe/SHA256)...
Freedom Tech Summit + BCD 2026 | SLP740
In this episode, industry experts discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin treasury strategies, Lightning Network innovations, and market outlooks a...
Can You Actually Earn on Lightning? With Chris Ritter | SLP739
In this episode, Chris Ritter joins me to discuss Lightning Network economics, yield opportunities, network centralization, and the rapid growth of Li...
Can Bitcoin Become Easier Without Becoming Custodial? With PakoVM | SLP738
In this episode, PakoVM joins me as we discuss the security challenges facing Bitcoin users, from scams and self-custody risks to the trade-offs of co...
Sigbash: Covenant-Like Policies on Bitcoin Without a Soft Fork with Arbedout | SLP737
In this episode, Stephan sits down with Arbedout to explore one of the most debated technical topics in Bitcoin today: covenants, vaults, and the futu...
Unlocking Bitcoin Exposure Through Real Estate | Sovana Explained | SLP736
In this episode, Sanjay Mavinkurve and Chase Palmieri join me to discuss Sovana, a groundbreaking product that allows property owners to leverage thei...
Coldcard Mk5, quantum, and AI with NVK | SLP735
In this episode, we explore the latest in Bitcoin security with NVK, including the new MK5 device, firmware updates, and the impact of AI and quantum...
Why funding open source is NOT philanthropy with Pavlenex | SLP734
In this episode, Pavlenex joins Stephan to discuss the strategic importance of funding open source in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how open sou...
BTC Prague 2026 with Matyas Kuchar | SLP733
In this episode Stephan speaks with Matyas Kuchar, co-founder of BTC Prague, about the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Prague. They discuss the confere...
The Physics of Bitcoin with Giovanni | SLP732
In this conversation, Giovanni Santostasi discusses his new book 'The Physics of Bitcoin' and the application of power law analysis to understand Bitc...
There's Hope for Bitcoin with James Van Straten | SLP731
In this episode, Stephan Livera chats with James Van Straten, senior analyst at CoinDesk, to explore the current state of Bitcoin and macro markets. T...
Cluster Mempool Explained with Pieter Wuille | SLP730
Stephan Livera and Pieter Wuille discuss Cluster Mempool for Bitcoin Core, its motivations, and its implications for Bitcoin users and miners. Where d...
UTXOs, Spam & Bitcoin's Integrity with Martin Habovstiak | SLP729
In this conversation, Stephan Livera interviews Bitcoin developer Martin Habovstiak about his website Knotslies and the controversies surrounding data...
NumoPay: Tap-to-Pay Bitcoin with Calle | SLP728
In this episode, Calle introduces Numopay, an open-source Bitcoin payment terminal that enables tap-to-pay experiences similar to fiat systems. We exp...
Can Bitcoin help you retire early? with Trey Sellers | SLP727
In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Trey Sellers about Bitcoin and FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). They explore how Bitcoin can ac...
Will Stablecoins help in Bitcoin adoption? with Gareth Grobler | SLP726
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Gareth Grobler discuss the innovative features of the Layerz Wallet, focusing on its multi-layered approach t...
$1B monthly volume on lightning with Sam Wouters | SLP725
Sam Wouters from River shares the latest insights on Bitcoin and Lightning Network adoption, highlighting recent data, growth trends, and misconceptio...
Bitcoin spam debates with Charlie Spears | SLP724
In this interview, Stephan Livera chats with Charlie Spears from Blockspace about Bitcoin's ongoing debates on spam, protocol upgrades, and the future...
Is Your Bitcoin Transaction Safe? with Keith Gardner | SLP723
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Keith from Branta discuss the intricacies of Bitcoin payments, focusing on the importance of address verifica...
Monetizing the Megawatt with Robert Warren | SLP722
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Robert Warren discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining, focusing on the intersection of energy consum...
Is Quantum FUD BS with James O'Beirne SLP721
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and James O'Beirne discuss the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin, exploring skepticism towards the per...
Bitcoin Loans at Arch | Dhruv Patel SLP720
In this episode, Stephan Livera and Dhruv Patel, CEO of Arch Lending, discuss the current state of Bitcoin lending, market trends, and the unique prod...
What do Bitcoiners do about Quantum? with Matt Corallo | SLP719
In this episode, Stephan Livera and Matt Corallo discuss the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin's security. They explore expert opinions on...
A semi-custodial model for Bitcoin? with Jos Lazet | SLP718
In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Jos Lazet from Blockrise, discussing the recent volatility in Bitcoin prices, the semi-custodial model of B...
Bridging Bitcoin to TradFi with Harsha Goli | SLP717
In this episode, Harsha Goli from Magnolia Financial discusses the launch of their Bitcoin-enabled banking services across the US, navigating regulato...
Are DLCs the Solution to Bitcoin Lending? with Matt Black & Jay Patel | SLP716
In this episode, Stephan Livera discusses with Jay & Matt the evolution of Lygos Finance, a company formed from the acquisition of Atomic Finance, foc...
Plan B El Salvador 2026 with Peter Schiff, Piero Coen, Skot | SLP715
I was joined by Peter Schiff, Piero Coen, Skot at Plan B Elsalvador as we discussed Gold vs Bitcoin, AI & a multipolar world, Bitcoin as freedom money...
Bitcoin Apps For Everyone with Danny Stagg, Aljaz, & Brianna | SLP714
In this episode, the discussion revolves around Breez's innovative SDK and its nodeless implementation, which simplifies the integration of Bitcoin an...
Hash-based signatures for Bitcoin's post-quantum future? with Jonas Nick | SLP713
In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Jonas Nick discuss the implications of quantum computing on Bitcoin's security, focusing on the risks posed t...
The Financial System Built on Bitcoin with Arnab Naskar | SLP712
In this conversation, Arnab Naskar from Stokr discusses the intersection of Bitcoin, tokenization, and capital markets. He explains how Bitcoin serves...
Lightning for Bitcoin Treasuries with Dave Lund | SLP711
In this episode Dave Lund, CEO of FlowRate, discusses the emerging concept of yield in the Lightning Network. Dave shares his background in the Bitcoi...