Satoshi's Plebs

As the political postering for Bitcoin votes reaches a fever pitch in the United States it's important to look a little deeper.  Just because a politician is pandering and even making campaign promises (that may or may not be true) doesn't mean fundamental issues don't still exits. The United States and virtually every other country in the world can't just be "fixed" by Bitcoin. Let's discuss...

Why you are involved in Bitcoin is important. I believe it could even affect how long you stay around. Many people begin with "number go up" but there are many more reasons to be involved in Bitcoin. So let's discuss! Bitcoin  Price at Time of Recording July 14th, 2024: $61,028 Block Height at Time of Recording 852,206 News and Notes Chinese Banks are Failing https://www.economist.com/finance...

Recent market gyrations have caused great concern. Are they important? Anyone who has been around Bitcoin more than one cycle has seen these kinds of drops. Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close July 7th, 2024: $55,849 Block Height at Time of Recording 851,335 News and Notes Bitcoin Core's New Security Policies https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitcoin-core-introduces-new-security-disclosure-policy/ OpenS...

When you are your own sovereign individual, that brings more responsibilities. Are you doing the right things to support your cold storage? Bitcoin Weekly Close June 30th, 2024: $62,673 Block Height at Time of Recording 850,186 News and Notes Julian Assange https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/julian-assange-to-end-12-year-us-prosecution-with-a-guilty-plea-in-exchange-for-freedom/ Bolivia https://cointeleg...

The second half of 2024 will bring changes to the Satoshi's Plebs podcast. Let's discuss what is changing and why... Bitcoin Weekly Close June 23rd, 2024: $63,173 Block Height at Time of Recording 849,239 Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://f...

Time for some reflection on the first half of the year and where we are going.  Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording June 8th, 2024: $69,192 Block Height at Time of Recording 847,135 Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ethernight Club by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/76...

This week we wrapped up the discussion on the fast and furious legislation and enforcement coming out of the various parts of the United States. These are having profound effects on the development of the Bitcoin ecosystem. News Wasabi Wallet 2.0.8 Release Harbor E-cash Wallet Release Biden Vetos Bitcoin Custody Bill Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s...

Twitter triggers McIntosh .. again. Join us this week for the discussion of the three basic components of the Bitcoin network and how they work together and how their differing incentives help keep the network running properly. News and Links My First Bitcoin / Mi Primer Bitcoin Dandelion++ Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License:...

The last two weeks has been full of privacy-related news. Unfortunately most of it has not been good news. This episode we cover what has been happening in terms of legislation and the DOJ actions as well the brand new privacy improvements in Bitcoin called Silent Payments.   News and Links Silent Payments US Senate and House Vote to Allow Financial Institutions to Hold Bitcoin Argentina to M...

This week I had a great interview with Rob Warren. He has been mining bitcoin for a number of years. With a wide range of experience from home mining to working with Riot (one of the largest public miners in the United States) he has a great deal of knowledge about the mining business. He has recently written the Bitcoin Miner's Almanac (releasing in mid-June). We cover some politics in regards to...

With the recent halving at block 840,000 we begin the fifth epoch. What does that mean? What are your goals for the next four years? Let's discuss! Bitcoin Daily Close Aprill 21th, 2024: $64,945 Block Height at Time of Recording 840,282 Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Ethernight Club...

What is the halving and why is everyone on Bitcoin Twitter talking about? Let's discuss this very import feature of the Bitcoin protocol and how it can affect you. April 19th or 20 will be a milestone for Bitcoin. Bitcoin Daily Close Aprill 14th, 2024: $65,757 Block Height at Time of Recording 839,828 News and Links https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/67-bank-accounts-und...

The lawmakers in Argentina just recently passed some new regulations requiring all Bitcoin and Crypto companies to register with the government. This includes companies who want to do business in Argentina. Is this an April Fools joke?  Bitcoin Daily Close March 31st, 2024: $71,312 Block Height at Time of Recording 837,166 News and Links https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/03/31/...

This week we cover the news and notes as well as a discussion on the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). Bitcoin Daily Close - March 24th, 2024 March 24th, 2024: $67,216 Block Height at Time of Recording 836,462 News and Links Ethereum Foundation Under Investigation Iran Automatically Deducting Fines from Bank Accounts Milei Wants to Cut 70,000 State Jobs Music Credits Proto...

This week we discuss how difficult it can be to keep your focus on your financial goals. With thousands(!!!) of cryptocurrencies competing for your attention why should you be "Bitcoin Only"??  This bull market is proving to be no different than the last two or three bull markets with the noise levels rising about "this crypto that is better than Bitcoin because of...". It's time to cut throu...

Egypt's currency was unpegged this week as part of a plan to secure eight billion dollars of loans from the IMF/World Bank. Within 48 hours the currency lost about 1/3rd of it's value against the USD. As normal this was all tied into stipulations that the IMF require for this so called "bailout". Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price March 10rd, 2024: $69,025 Block Height at Time of Recording...

A common trope on Bitcoin Twitter and Noster is that you should be "all in" on Bitcoin. Living on the Bitcoin standard, etc. Life is of course more complicated for many of us. Can we get there? How might that work? Let's discuss. Bitcoin Weekly Close Price March 3rd, 2024: $63,137 Block Height at Time of Recording 833,0046 News and Links Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incom...

This week I discuss why I believe that the African continent could lead the way in Bitcoin adoption and potentially lead to a new Renaissance. Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price February 25th, 2024: $51,730 Block Height at Time of Recording 832,075 News and Links Nigeria Tries to Block Access to Crypto Exchanges Banking and Securities Commission of Honduras Bans Banks From Dealing in Crypto...

We are down to the last two months before the halving. For weeks the upward march in price has been intense. Little consolidation and only one brief pullback. Are we continuing upward or is it time to pull back? The rest of the year is probably going to bring some of the most intense price action ever for Bitcoin. How you prepare for this bull run will help determine your long term success. Let's...

While Mahatma Gandi probably didn't exactly say "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", it's a great quote even if wrongly attributed to him. And history teaches us that it's often accurate. Where is Bitcoin in all this? Let's discuss. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording February 11, 2024: $48,286 Block Height at Time of Recording 830,004 News and Links T...

This week I dive into the misconceptions of "Bitcoin is only for the rich" or "Bitcoin is for the middle class". Bitcoin is for everyone - even with the current constraints. Let's discuss!! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price February 4, 2024: $42,030 Block Height at Time of Recording 827,896 News and Links Bitcoin Mining Regulation Argentina Bitcoin Regulation Stopped Argentina Removes Taxes on Bitcoin Mu...

"I don’t believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can’t take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something they can’t stop." F. Hayek Bitcoin is the completion of Hayek vision. It's possible with worldwide adoption of Bitcoin that we can have signifcant separat...

Many people will tell you Bitcoin is "too volatile". After fifteen years and with major Wall Street adoption it's time to revisit this idea. Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price January 21, 2024: $41,553 Block Height at Time of Recording 826,772 News and Links The Bitcoin Handbook Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: http...

This week we take a look at the toolset I'm building for my new desktop computer and how that will help me become more self-sovereign. These freedom tools are indispensable. One of the projects I'm working on is to make these toolsets available more widely.  Bitcoin Weekly Close Price January 14, 2024: $41,572 Block Height at Time of Recording 826,454 News and Links Music Credits Protofunk by...

This week's episode wraps up our privacy discussion. We discuss the common components of privacy and wrap things up by walking through a solid privacy-based toolchain for secure storage of your Bitcoin. News and Links Samourai Wallet Sparrow Wallet JoinMarket DMX Decentralized Mixer  Music Credits Protofunk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunk License: h...