Stephan Livera

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bitcoin November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 Bitcoin Ecosystem, Bitcoin Hashrate, Bitcoin infrastructure, Bitcoin Innovation, bitcoin mining, Bitcoin Network, Bitcoin Protocol, Bitcoin Scaling, bitcoin security, Bitcoin Transactions, Block Withholding Attacks, Blockchain Security, Cryptocurrency Mining, Decentralized Mining, Hashers vs Miners, lightning network, Mining Centralization, Mining Fees, Mining Hardware, Mining Pools, Ocean Bitcoin Mechanic, Ocean Solutions, Pool Payout Methods, Proof of Work, SLP528, Stephan Livera, stratum v2

SLP528 Bitcoin Mining Decentralisation with Ocean – Bitcoin Mechanic

Bitcoin’s mining ecosystem centralization and possible solutions are discussed with Bitcoin Mechanic from Ocean. Topics include hashers vs miners, pool payout methods, Stratum v2, block withholding attacks, what Ocean is doing about it, fees, and lightning payouts.

bitcoin November 20, 2023November 29, 2023 bitcoin, CPI, Gene Epstein, inflation, Labour Compensation, Labour Productivity since 1971, Stephan Livera

SLP527 Has Business Been Exploiting Labour since 1971? with Gene Epstein

Many Bitcoiners have seen or shared around the images that show Labour Compensation (wages and other benefits) diverging from Labour Productivity since 1971, particularly from sites such as wtfhappenedin1971.com. Rejoining me today is Gene Epstein to break down why this chart is flawed! We also talk about broader issues around CPI, whether inflation is over or undercounted, and cost of living pressures that so many people are facing today. The conclusions will surprise you!

bitcoin November 19, 2023November 20, 2023 25 BTC, bitcoin, coins, Don’t Lose Your Coins, HODL, HODLer, NVK, Stephan Livera

SLP526 Don’t Lose Your Coins with NVK

How do you prevent loss of your coins? What are some critical steps that are commonly missed? NVK and I discuss a recent case of a HODLer losing 25 BTC, as well as talk about updates in Bitcoin security.

bitcoin November 14, 2023November 20, 2023 bankruptcy, Barefoot Mining, bitcoin, Bitcoin Blocksize, bitcoin security, Bob Burnett, Core Scientific, Miner's Trilemma, mining, private miners, Public, public company, Scientific bankruptcy, Stephan Livera, UTXO management

SLP525 Bitcoin’s Blocksize Scarcity with Bob Burnett of Barefoot Mining

In a conversation with Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining, we discussed the issue of blockspace scarcity in Bitcoin transactions. Sending a Bitcoin transaction requires blockspace, which is limited. We explored various solutions to address this scarcity, including UTXO management and different types of miners.

bitcoin November 10, 2023November 20, 2023 bitcoin, bitcoiner, Bitcoiner culture, Childless demographics, culture, Malcolm Collins, Pronatalist, Stephan Livera, Urban Monoculture

SLP524 Natalism and Bitcoiners with Malcolm Collins

Is there a demographic collapse coming? What could or should be done about it? Is there any connection with Bitcoiner culture? Malcolm Collins has a background in VC and Private Equity, and he is a co-founder of The Pronatalist Foundation.