Round the Fire with Momo

Efrat Fenigson is an Israeli 🇮🇱 independent journalist, podcaster, prominent Bitcoiner, and IDF veteran, while I am from Iran 💚🤍❤️🦁☀️.We talked about the Iran-Israel war and our views on it. Despite our perspectives being at times widely at odds, we managed to have a genuinely nuanced conversation. We need way more of these.---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're free to reus...

In this episode, Ziya and I speak openly about what is happening in Iran, not as outsiders, but as Iranians who have spent most of their lives in Iran and whose families are still living there. What the regime and much of the media describe as “protests” is, in reality, a nationwide revolution against the Islamic Republic. At the time of publishing this video, the Iranian regime has shut down the...

Are quantum computers an existential threat to Bitcoin, or is the fear mostly FUD?In this episode, Bartosz Naskręcki, Vice-Dean of Mathematics and Computer Science at Adam Mickiewicz University, breaks down how Bitcoin’s cryptography actually works, the math behind SHA-256, why SHA-1 failed, and what quantum computing can and cannot realistically do to Bitcoin today — or the foreseeable future.---...

I break down the recent backlash against Andreas Antonopoulos and explain why personal attacks miss the point in the OP_RETURN debate.---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're free to reuse the content on this page—no permission needed. 🟩---Follow Momo:https://linktr.ee/mktahmasbi---Buy me a coffee ☕️http://coff.ee/roundthefire

John Carvalho, CEO of Synonym, has proposed in BIP-177 that we replace “sats” with “bitcoins” as the base unit. The idea gained attention and even support from notable Bitcoiners like Jack Dorsey and Samson Mow. In this video, I break down what this change would mean, why it’s being proposed, and whether we should actually make the shift.---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're f...

Chris and Momo share their top film picks that every Bitcoiner should watch.---00:00 - Intro02:48 - World on a Wire (1973) by Rainer Werner Fassbiner18:48 - Blade Runner (1982) by Ridley Scott22:42 - Blade Runner 2049 (2017) by Denis Villeneuve30:14 - RoboCop (1987) by Paul Verhoeven43:56 - Judge Dredd (1995) by Danny Cannon49:31 - Dredd (2012) by Pete Travis50:55 - Gattaca (1997) by Andrew Niccol...

In this interview, Justin (Shocknet) shares his view that projects like Spark and Ark are presenting themselves as Bitcoin “Layer 2” solutions while still relying on trusted, centralized models. He argues this reflects an evolution of the old shitcoin mentality within Bitcoin. We explore his perspective and what he believes defines a truly Bitcoin-native Layer 2.---00:00 – Intro01:17 – Justin’s Jo...

In this episode, Momo sits down with his friend and long-time flatmate, Sohail, a mathematician, for a relaxed conversation about RSA cryptography—how it works and why it was revolutionary. Sohail breaks down the math behind RSA with clear, accessible examples and shares bonus fun facts about mathematics, broken predictions, and the future of math in an open-source world.---Hardy writes: "The 'rea...

Is Monero really the money of criminals? (A more interesting question is: Should it be the money of criminals?)In this video, I break down the myths and realities of Monero’s privacy, why criminals use it, and how it stacks up against Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Privacy isn’t just for criminals—it’s a right. But is Monero as private as people think?---00:19 – Privacy Is a Human Right01:24 – Why B...

This is Philipp Alexander’s debut appearance on a Bitcoin podcast. We discussed his upcoming book “21 Voices. 21 Paths.”, which is a collection of interviews with 21 lesser-known pioneers driving Bitcoin adoption and education around the world. Our conversation covered Bitcoin, Nostr, and how these technologies are shaping the future. Here’s what we discussed:00:00 – Intro01:07 – Discovering Austr...

In this video, I share the easiest, most practical, and secure way to protect your Nostr private key. Your private key is the heart of your digital identity. If someone gets it, they co-own your digital soul! Signer apps offer a safe, convenient solution: they store your private key securely and sign events on your behalf (with your permission), without ever exposing your key to Nostr clients or w...

Christian Ander, founder of Sweden's first Bitcoin exchange BT.CX, shares how he started in 2011—before most had even heard of Bitcoin. Over a decade later, his exchange still can't get a Swedish bank account. 🚫🇸🇪 WTF indeed.🎥 Filmed at Bitcoin FilmFest25 in Warsaw.---🚨BT.CX has gone full Bitcoin Treasury!🚨Learn more here: https://x.com/BTCXsweden/status/1952236043190612297---00:00 – How Swede...

In this short interview, Yauhen, the founder of Technodzik—a Bitcoin and open-source hackerspace in Poznań, Poland—shares the story behind the project and its mission to foster a local community of tinkerers, coders, and Bitcoiners. This interview was recorded at Bitcoin FilmFest25, Warsaw, Poland. Also, stay tuned for an on-site interview with Yauchen at Technodzik in Poznań!---00:00 – What is Te...

I sat down with Kevin, the creator of Liana Wallet and co-founder of WizardSardine, for an insightful interview recorded at Bitcoin FilmFest 2025 in Warsaw, Poland. We discussed how Liana makes Bitcoin inheritance planning possible and what features you can build on Bitcoin WITHOUT any concensus change or soft fork!---00:00 – Meeting Kevin at Bitcoin FilmFest 202500:34 – How I First Discovered Lia...

🚨 10,000 BTC Moved After 14 Years – What's the Story? In this episode, Ziya and I dive deep into a mysterious 10K Bitcoin transaction from an address that had been dormant for 14 years. Who could the owner be? Why was it moved now? Ziya walks us through the wallet's history and explains why he believes the original owner might have lost access during the infamous Mt. Gox hack.💥 Ashigaru Wallet's...

Recorded live at Bitcoin FilmFest '25 in Warsaw, this interview with Oswald dives into his latest documentary The Legend of Landi—the story of an Italian fugitive living on a floating platform off the coast of Iran. We also explore Oswald’s encounters along the way, including an unforgettable interview with Liberia’s reformed (!) warlord and cannibal, General Butt-Naked.---⚠️ This episode contains...

Momo sits down with Ioni Appelberg at Bitcoin FilmFest 25 to explore the surprising connection between Bitcoin and psychedelics.---⚠️ This episode contains discussions about psychedelics and is intended for mature audiences only. Nothing shared is medical advice or a recommendation. ⚠️---00:00 – Introduction01:12 – How Bitcoin Connects People03:05 – Why Bitcoin Feels Like a Digital Psychedelic06:5...

On July 18th, over $70 million in crypto was burned in a major cyberattack on Iran’s largest exchange, Nobitex. The hacker group Predatory Sparrow claimed responsibility. In this video, Ziya and I break down the scale of the attack, discuss possible ties to Israeli intelligence, and explore whether any of the stolen funds can be recovered.---00:00 – Intro 00:47 – Nobitex Hack: What Happened &...

Here's a break-down of why I changed my mind on the OP_RETURN limit in Bitcoin.---My previous discussion with Ziya: https://youtube.com/live/fFYvIsLOsnQLink to my Sparrow feature request: https://github.com/sparrowwallet/sparrow/issues/1716#issuecomment-2872672114Bitcoin Explained - Episode 98: Return of the OP_RETURN: https://bitcoinexplainedpodcast.com/@nado/episodes/episode-98-return-of-the-op-...

Momo and Ziya break down what went wrong at Coinbase, who’s to blame, and what needs to change—fast. 00:00 – Intro00:40 – Brian Armstrong Refuses to Say “Bitcoin”02:23 – Just How Bad Was the Coinbase Data Breach?03:26 – Brian Armstrong’s Cold Response to the Breach04:38 – The Alarming Power of Coinbase Support Agents07:15 – What Momo Learned Working Inside a Social Media Company09:53 – The Hidden...

Ziya breaks down the latest Bitcoin tech discussions — from the debated use of OP_RETURN to lesser-known proposals shaping the future of Bitcoin development.---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're free to reuse the content on this page—no permission needed. 🟩---Follow Ziya on X: https://x.com/Ziya_SadrZiya's website: https://hexforensic.com/---Follow Momo:https://linktr.ee/mktahmas...

I sit down with Mike Hardcastle, author of Why Bitcoin? A History and Guide, to explore why Bitcoin is more than just money—and how Nostr is redefining digital communication. ---Mike's Nostr pubkey: npub1aqakd28d95muqlg6h6nwrvqq5925n354prayckr424k49vzjds4s0c237nMike's NIP-05 (Nostr): mike@mikehardcastle.comBuy Mike's book "Why Bitcoin? A History and Guide": https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLJP6R3F/-...

Join me as I sit down with writer and Bitcoiner Phil Charter for an insightful conversation on storytelling in the Bitcoin era.---Follow Phil Charter:Phil on X: https://x.com/HumanWriter21Phil’s website: https://totallyhumanwriter.com/Phil on Nostr: npub1aaf5y63mgrkdgxqkjj7ypyqzc98n06smu5yq3q575rwygl5c3pgsmap5m6---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're free to reuse the content on thi...

In this episode, I sit down with German Bitcoiner, Daniel van Heel, to explore the intersection of Bitcoin, personal health, German politics, and the rise of CBDCs.---Follow Daniel:https://x.com/d_roadxhttps://road-x.com/---🟩 To help spread knowledge and information, you're free to reuse the content on this page—no permission needed. 🟩---African Drums (Sting) by Twin Musicom is licensed under a...

Join us for a special episode of Round the Fire with Momo, where I sit down with Ziya to delve into the heated debate surrounding Bitcoin's OP_RETURN function. This controversy has sparked discussions across the Bitcoin community, with proposals to remove the 80-byte data limit on OP_RETURN stirring both support and opposition. Ziya offers a perspective that sees the change as a minor adjustment,...