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This is the Bitcoin Infinity Show, a Bitcoin philosophy podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf! In each episode, we explore the infinite potential of Bitcoin from a philosophical perspective. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! Formerly the Freedom Footprint Show.
Episodes

Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Freedom Footprint and Friends #1 - Ioni Appelberg and Knut on Oppenheimer
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
Saturday Oct 07, 2023
This is the first episode of something new that we're tentatively titled "Freedom Footprint and Friends" - a more casual hangout style with our friends. We've enjoyed making 2 episodes a week so much that we want to keep doing that, and when we don't have a second regular episode to release each week, we'll do something like this, or something with just Luke and Knut - we'll see!
In this episode, we're joined by Ioni Appelberg, and we talk about the recently released video by Ioni, Knut, and Guy Swann about Oppenheimer, plus more related topics!
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
Check out the Oppenheimer video: https://youtu.be/f39jflibxH4?si=MbhI-dxX3xQyTAg9
Follow Ioni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IoniAppelberg
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn

Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Robert Breedlove, host of the "What is Money?" show - home to some of the best deep-dive series into the world of money and Bitcoin, including the Saylor series with Michael Saylor.
Our conversation today is inspired by many of the books that have defined our personal experiences and bitcoin journeys:
- Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson
- Human Action by Ludwig von Mises
- Economic Science and the Austrian Method by Hans-Hermann Hoppe
- Lila by Robert Pirsig
We also discuss value and its connection to praxeology; we reflect on communication, language and argumentation ethic; And finally we ask Robert for his answer to the age old question “What is Money?”
Connect with Robert on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:07 - Welcoming Robert Breedlove
00:15:55 - What is Money to Robert Breedlove?
00:22:08 - Communication, Language, and Argumentation Ethics
00:27:54 - Voluntary vs Consensual
00:38:15 - ESAM and Lila
00:47:23 - Ownership vs Possession
00:56:09 - Opting Out With Bitcoin
01:04:38 - Bitcoin Adoption Under Hyperinflation
01:13:14 - Will Bitcoin Ever Stabilize?
01:20:48 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn

Friday Sep 29, 2023
Friday Sep 29, 2023
In this episode we are joined by Dhruv Bansal, the co-founder of Unchained Capital, a financial services company building products for long-term bitcoin holders.
Today we explore the relationship between physics and economics; we discover all about Unchained Capital and the relevance of collaborative custody for long-term holders; we discuss KYCs and the future of bitcoin regulations, and finally, we deep dive into quantum computing and the interplanetary horizons of the blockchain.
Connect with Dhruv on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dhruvbansal
Follow Unchained on Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:07 - Introduction to Dhruv Bansal
00:08:42 - Economics vs Technology in Bitcoin
00:14:09 - Physics and Economics
00:20:36 - Bitcoin and Monetary Energy
00:24:24 - Unchained Capital and Bitcoin Advisors
00:30:19 - The Importance of Collaborative Custody
00:36:37 - KYC
00:42:24 - The Future of Bitcoin Regulation
00:47:51 - The Role of Unchained in the Future
00:58:06 - Nakamoto Consunsus
01:04:13 - Aliens and Bitcoin
01:13:21 - Bitcoin and Quantum Computing
01:27:18 - Consumerism and Time Preference
01:35:42 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. . With a skilled IT team well-versed in the Bitcoin space, their goal is to make entering this dynamic realm as straightforward as possible for everyone. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Xellox, developers of the Yokis, your solution to protect your seed against everything life throws at your, including fire, water, corrosion, and pests. The Yokis package includes 3 stainless steel plates and a pen-sized electric engraver, so you write your seed like writing on paper. Check out the Xellox Yokis: https://www.xellox.io/yokis/ and connect with Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet
The show is sponspored by bitcoinbook.shop, the #bitcoin only bookshop by Konsensus Network. Check out https://bitcoinbook.shop/ for Bitcoin books in more than a dozen languages, both original and in translation. Use code FOOTPRINT for 10% off at bitcoinbook.shop!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
https://twitter.com/KonsensusN
Visit our websites for more info:
https://konsensus.network/
https://bitcoinbook.shop/
https://www.knutsvanholm.com/

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
In this episode we're joined by Bob Burnett, CEO at Barefoot Mining. His life trajectory has taken him from working on the first personal computer to discovering Austrian economics to a burning passion for Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining.
Today we dive deep into Bitcoin mining. We learn about pools, how they operate, the risks and threats that they face; from blocksize to blocktime, and how the role of miners will change with time; but we also talk about the ins and outs of operating a company within 100% of bitcoin ethos and the passion and purpose that Bitcoin can inspire.
Connect with Bob on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boomer_btc
Check out Barefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com/
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:37 - Introduction to Bob Burnett
00:08:07 - Acting in Bitcoin's Best Interests
00:12:20 - Signal to Noise Ratio
00:17:03 - Public Mining Sector
00:21:26 - Block Time War - Reducing Block Frequency
00:28:38 - Absolute Scarcity in Block Space
00:33:37 - Importance of Block Times to Miners
00:40:55 - Stratum V2 and Block Templates
00:44:52 - Mining Pool Centralization
00:49:09 - Mining Pool Payouts
00:52:00 - KYC Mining
00:56:30 - 20 BTC Transaction
00:57:47 - Private Key Storage
01:02:18 - Dunning-Kruger Effect
01:06:47 - Orange Pill App
01:12:22 - How Bob Found Knut
01:16:46 - Bitcoin vs Personal Computers
01:19:29 - Life Vectors
01:22:27 - Wrapping Up, Final Thoughts
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. . With a skilled IT team well-versed in the Bitcoin space, their goal is to make entering this dynamic realm as straightforward as possible for everyone. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Xellox, developers of the Yokis, your solution to protect your seed against everything life throws at your, including fire, water, corrosion, and pests. The Yokis package includes 3 stainless steel plates and a pen-sized electric engraver, so you write your seed like writing on paper. Check out the Xellox Yokis: https://www.xellox.io/yokis/ and connect with Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet
The show is sponspored by bitcoinbook.shop, the #bitcoin only bookshop by Konsensus Network. Check out https://bitcoinbook.shop/ for Bitcoin books in more than a dozen languages, both original and in translation. Use code FOOTPRINT for 10% off at bitcoinbook.shop!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
https://twitter.com/KonsensusN
Visit our websites for more info:
https://konsensus.network/
https://bitcoinbook.shop/
https://www.knutsvanholm.com/

Friday Sep 22, 2023
The Orange Glowing Light with Izzy - #53
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
A unique and special episode of the Freedom Footprint Show with our dear friend and brother, Izzy, CEO of AmberApp!
This is our most raw and personal episode, filled with equal measure of funny and deep moments.
Find out why Izzy follows the Orange Glowing Light 🟠🌟💡
Recorded in person at Baltic Honeybadger 2023.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 The moment Bitcoin clicked for Izzy and changed his life
🔹 Challenges and triumphs in understanding and advocating Bitcoin
🔹 The strategic direction and ethos of Amber App
🔹 The significance of trust and intuition in the Bitcoin journey
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Insights into the transformational power of Bitcoin in personal and global contexts
🔹 The role of Bitcoin in challenging conventional financial systems
🔹 How AmberApp is aiding users at every stage of their Bitcoin journey
🔹 The importance of community, collaboration, and personal experiences in the Bitcoin narrative
Subscribe to the Freedom Footprint Show:
Don't miss out on our conversations with the brightest minds in the Bitcoin space. Hit subscribe for regular deep dives into Bitcoin, freedom, and the technology shaping our financial futures.
Connect with Izzy:
https://twitter.com/HodlersWay
https://twitter.com/theamberapp
Connect with Us:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info:
AmberApp: https://amber.app/
Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/
Orange Pill App: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/
The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact
Geyser: https://geyser.fund/
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:37 - Welcoming Izzy to the Freedom Footprint Show
00:04:41 - Preparing for Life as a Bitcoiner
00:07:29 - The Hero's Journey
00:09:21 - Jumping Into Bitcoin
00:11:19 - The Orange Glowing Light and the Tip of the Spear
00:12:28 - Bitcoin Mirror Art
00:14:10 - Jugaad
00:18:42 - Satoshi's Intentions
00:20:34 - The Definition of Consciousness
00:22:53 - Experimental vs Experiential Science
00:27:24 - Artificial Intelligence and Agency
00:30:53 - Bioelectromagnetic Nodes
00:37:29 - Australia
00:40:39 - Experiential and Experimental vs A Priori and A Posteriori
00:42:45 - Creativity
00:46:35 - Approaching Life
00:52:06 - Depression
00:55:53 - When Bitcoin Clicked for Izzy
00:59:09 - Amber App
01:07:45 - Connecting at Bitcoin Conferences
01:11:32 - Deep and Meaningful (DNM)
01:13:28 - Fiat Feudalism
01:18:01 - Are We In a Cult? Or Leaving One?
01:21:17 - Why Izzy Hugs - And the Aboriginal Handshake
01:24:10 - Innateness of Technological Innovation
01:33:20 - Time Preference and Living In the Moment
01:38:43 - Marriage and Love
01:53:07 - Head in the Clouds, Feet on the Ground
01:57:40 - Bitcoin Is Love
Embark on a journey into the world of bitcoin and its role in enhancing financial freedom and personal liberty with the Freedom Footprint Show, hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. This bitcoin podcast is a haven for those interested in expanding your freedom footprint by emitting as much freedom dioxide as possible!
In each episode, explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to expand your freedom footprint, especially focusing on Bitcoin and the related tools and technologies. The show is designed to enlighten and captivate both seasoned bitcoin enthusiasts and those new to the concept of financial autonomy through bitcoin.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!

Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
Tuesday Sep 19, 2023
In this episode we have a very special guest returning to our podcast: Erik Cason - Bitcoin philosopher, crypto-anarchist, cypherpunk and good friend of the show. Erik is with us in person this time, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023, to take walk through history, philosophy, politics, Bitcoin and more.
In this episode, we talk about Erik’s views on Cryptosovereignty, the topic of his book of the same name. We also draw parallels between the atomic bomb and the risks that AI poses, we reflect on the transformative power of Bitcoin and its ability to create a community; we discuss progressivism and conservativism in the bitcoin community and investigate the conjunction of cryptography and bitcoin. It’s always great to talk to Erik, this time was no exception!
Connect with Erik on Twitter: Erik Cason Twitter
Check out the Cryptosovereignty book: Cryptosovereignty
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:18 - Welcoming Erik Cason
00:05:13 - Erik's Book Cryptosovereignty
00:07:09 - 80 IQ
00:10:05 - Ossification of Bitcoin
00:13:13 - Bitcoin's Parameters
00:18:52 - Satoshi and Oppenheimer
00:24:02 - Panoptic Technology
00:27:34 - Bitcoin, Violence, and Law
00:34:21 - Bitcoin Optimism
00:43:33 - Nostr and Cryptography
00:51:41 - Bitcoin and AI
01:00:15 - Cancel Culture
01:06:49 - The Ethics of Liberty and Freedom of Speech
01:12:43 - Denial of Reality
01:24:49 - Individualism
01:28:05 - Cryptographic Proof and Truth
01:31:02 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. . With a skilled IT team well-versed in the Bitcoin space, their goal is to make entering this dynamic realm as straightforward as possible for everyone. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Xellox, developers of the Yokis, your solution to protect your seed against everything life throws at your, including fire, water, corrosion, and pests. The Yokis package includes 3 stainless steel plates and a pen-sized electric engraver, so you write your seed like writing on paper. Check out the Xellox Yokis: https://www.xellox.io/yokis/ and connect with Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet
The show is sponspored by bitcoinbook.shop, the #bitcoin only bookshop by Konsensus Network. Check out https://bitcoinbook.shop/ for Bitcoin books in more than a dozen languages, both original and in translation. Use code FOOTPRINT for 10% off at bitcoinbook.shop!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
https://twitter.com/KonsensusN
Visit our websites for more info:
https://konsensus.network/
https://bitcoinbook.shop/
https://www.knutsvanholm.com/

Friday Sep 15, 2023
Friday Sep 15, 2023
In today’s episode, we’re joined by Tuur Demeester, editor-in-chief at Adamant research and longtime Bitcoiner.
In this in person, interview, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023 we explore a wide range of topics. We discuss the connection between Bitcoin and Austrian economics, we explore trends in Bitcoin adoption, and we explore Bitcoin’s resiliency. We even cover how we can avoid the biggest long-term threat to Bitcoin!
Connect with Tuur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester
Check out Tuur's reports at Adamant Research: http://adamantresearch.com/
00:00:00 - Intro - Welcoming Tuur Demeester
00:02:34 - Austrian Economics
00:09:42 - Hyperbitcoinization and Violence
00:16:59 - Freedom of Speech and Property Rights
00:20:08 - Austrian Economics and Bitcoin
00:25:08 - The Bitcoin Scene in Argentina
00:29:13 - Bitcoin Adoption
00:32:00 - Bitcoin Adoption vs Internet Adoption
00:35:12 - Bitcoin Resiliency
00:38:22 - Bitcoin is Backed by Human Action
00:45:18 - The Biggest Threat to Bitcoin
01:01:34 - Wrapping Up - Where to Find Tuur
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. . With a skilled IT team well-versed in the Bitcoin space, their goal is to make entering this dynamic realm as straightforward as possible for everyone. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Xellox, developers of the Yokis, your solution to protect your seed against everything life throws at your, including fire, water, corrosion, and pests. The Yokis package includes 3 stainless steel plates and a pen-sized electric engraver, so you write your seed like writing on paper. Check out the Xellox Yokis: https://www.xellox.io/yokis/ and connect with Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet
The show is sponspored by bitcoinbook.shop, the #bitcoin only bookshop by Konsensus Network. Check out https://bitcoinbook.shop/ for Bitcoin books in more than a dozen languages, both original and in translation. Use code FOOTPRINT for 10% off at bitcoinbook.shop!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
https://twitter.com/KonsensusN
Visit our websites for more info:
https://konsensus.network/
https://bitcoinbook.shop/
https://www.knutsvanholm.com/

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Adam Back on Bitcoin Adoption and Innovation - Freedom Footprint Show 50
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Joining us is none other than Dr. Adam Back: co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, the mind behind HashCash and a true OG bitcoiner.
In today’s, in person, interview, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023, shoutout HodlHodl, we dive into plenty of important topics. We discuss Blockstream’s current projects, we explore the developments of Bitcoin’s second layer solutions and we debate their use cases after hyperbitcoinization. We even touch on the Drivechain debate.
Connect with Adam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adam3us
Check out Blockstream's website to see everything they're working on: https://blockstream.com/
00:00:00 - Intro - Welcoming Dr. Adam Back
00:12:04 - Blockstream's Current Projects
00:18:52 - Drivechains, Sidechains, Liquid, and More
00:35:43 - 80 IQ Plebs and the Bitcoin Community
00:41:13 - Liquid Adoption annd Updates
00:48:50 - What is the Biggest Threat to Bitcoin?
00:52:11 - Can Institutions Actually Own Bitcoin?
00:58:39 - Bitcoin Storage Innovations
01:00:16 - How has Bitcoin Changed?
01:05:03 - How do you Prove Ownership of Bitcoin?
01:08:56 - CBDCs
01:12:35 - Bitcoin Adoption
01:17:46 - Wrapping Up - Final Thoughts
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. . With a skilled IT team well-versed in the Bitcoin space, their goal is to make entering this dynamic realm as straightforward as possible for everyone. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Xellox, developers of the Yokis, your solution to protect your seed against everything life throws at your, including fire, water, corrosion, and pests. The Yokis package includes 3 stainless steel plates and a pen-sized electric engraver, so you write your seed like writing on paper. Check out the Xellox Yokis: https://www.xellox.io/yokis/ and connect with Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet
The show is sponspored by bitcoinbook.shop, the #bitcoin only bookshop by Konsensus Network. Check out https://bitcoinbook.shop/ for Bitcoin books in more than a dozen languages, both original and in translation. Use code FOOTPRINT for 10% off at bitcoinbook.shop!
Follow us on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FootprintShow
https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm
https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn
https://twitter.com/KonsensusN
Visit our websites for more info:
https://konsensus.network/
https://bitcoinbook.shop/
https://www.knutsvanholm.com/