Explore every episode of the podcast The Bitcoin Infinity Show
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| The Data Behind the BIP-110 Fight | Renaud Cuny | BIS #208 | 22 Jun 2026 | 00:56:45 | |
Renaud Cuny joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about measuring the monetary health of the Bitcoin network through hard data, from the percentage of block space consumed by spam to the concentration of mining pools and hardware manufacturers. He walks through his Bitcoin Portal project, which scores decentralization and security across mining, block space, and node diversity, and explains why direction matters more than any single number. The conversation digs into BIP-110, the OP_RETURN debate, Bitcoin Knots adoption, hash renting through Ocean and Datum, and what self-custody and node-running mean for keeping Bitcoin sound money. Connect with Renaud: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Firefish: https://firefish.io/ - Use Code INFINITY! Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/infinity BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Bitcoin Core's Governance Problem | Secure Sovereign | Bitcoin Infinity Show #207 | 15 Jun 2026 | 01:00:09 | |
Josh, AKA Secure Sovereign, joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about Bitcoin Core governance, the case for alternative node implementations, and Bitcoin Commons, a new Rust implementation he says specifies and locks down Bitcoin consensus while making it far easier to fork and run your own node. Josh recovered a life-changing stack of Bitcoin he had held since 2010, then turned to analyzing Bitcoin Core as an informal oligarchy, running a full-chain analysis of BIP-110 across more than 900,000 blocks and building selective synchronization so node runners can skip non-monetary data. The conversation covers self-custody, consensus specification, mining decentralization, the spam debate, and a commons-based governance model drawn from Ostrom and the Hanseatic League aimed at keeping Bitcoin sound money. Connect with Secure Sovereign: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Firefish: https://firefish.io/ - Use Code INFINITY! Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/infinity BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Announcing ProductionReady with Samson Mow & Jimmy Song | BIS #198 | 13 Apr 2026 | 01:35:02 | |
Samson Mow and Jimmy Song join the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about ProductionReady, their new nonprofit funding a conservative third Bitcoin node client designed to preserve Bitcoin's monetary properties and break Core's monopoly on the reference implementation. The conversation covers the dangers of developer-driven feature creep, the inflation bug that slipped past Core review, why multiple client implementations strengthen Bitcoin's decentralization, and the case for prioritizing sound money over bleeding-edge changes. They also weigh in on BIP-110, the OP_RETURN controversy, Taproot's unintended consequences, and why the market wants Bitcoin left alone. Connect with Samson, Jimmy, and ProductionReady: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/infinity BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Economics of Bitcoin Mining with Bob Burnett - Bitcoin Infinity Show #139 | 22 Dec 2024 | 01:27:22 | |
Bob Burnett is CEO of Barefoot Mining, and a staunch monetary maximalist bitcoiner. Bob joins us to take us through the ins and out of the economics of Bitcoin mining, including the broken FPPS payout model, Bitcoin block space as a commodity, and much more! Connect with Bob: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| How Bitcoin Fixes Everything with Jeff Booth - Bitcoin Infinity Show #138 | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:40:55 | |
In this riveting episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Show, Jeff Booth returns to discuss the transformative impact of Bitcoin on global financial systems. Jeff emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, recounts insights from Austrian economics, and explores the cooperative potential of Bitcoin in uniting 8 billion people. How Bitcoin fixes absolutely everything! Connect with Jeff: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Future of Bitcoin Mining with General Kenobi - Bitcoin Infinity Show #137 | 05 Dec 2024 | 01:19:23 | |
General Kenobi is a Bitcoin Mining analyst with some hot takes about Bitcoin Mining in the future! Join us to hear about how FPPS is dying, mining won't be profitable in 10 years, and more! Don't know what FPPS is? All the more reason to tune in! Recorded in-person in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference! Connect with Kenobi: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Jameson Lopp on the Future of Bitcoin Security - Bitcoin Infinity Show #136 | 27 Nov 2024 | 01:07:09 | |
Jameson Lopp is the Co-founder & Chief Security Officer of Casa, long-term Bitcoiner, and self-described professional cypherpunk. In this conversation, we discuss critical aspects of Bitcoin security, misconceptions about Bitcoin, and the challenges of bridging the computer science and Austrian economics perspectives. We also dig into the inner workings and mission of Casa, a key storage company co-founded by Jameson, as well as the use it of cryptography for self-sovereignty. We also cover physical and online security concerns, the role of multisig, and the potential impacts of Bitcoin ossification. Tune in for an insightful discussion on the security dimensions of Bitcoin and the future of decentralized networks. Recorded in-person in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference! Connect with Jameson: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Prince Filip of Serbia on Bitcoin Adoption and Geopolitics - Bitcoin Infinity Show #135 | 21 Nov 2024 | 01:07:25 | |
Filip Karađorđević is the Hereditary Prince of Serbia and Chief Strategy Officer of Jan3. His second time on the show, we met Filip in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference, to talk about the state of Bitcoin adoption, how it relates to relates to current geopolitics. We also cover the development and adoption of Jan3's Aqua wallet, Bitcoin trends in Latin America, and the political landscape’s influence on Bitcoin's future. Discover how nations like Bhutan and future presidential stances on Bitcoin could shape the global financial landscape. Explore insights on fractional reserve banking, the importance of education, and how Bitcoin is driving individual financial sovereignty. Connect with Prince Filip and Jan3: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Just Accept Bitcoin! With Lando Rothbardian - Bitcoin Infinity Show #134 | 13 Nov 2024 | 01:10:30 | |
Lando Rothbardian is the CEO of ShopInBit, Europe's biggest Bitcoin store. He joins us to discuss why it's important to accept Bitcoin, the difficulties of running a Bitcoin business, his libertarian philosophy, and more! Connect with Lando: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Voice of Bitcoin with Guy Swann - Bitcoin Infinity Show #133 | 06 Nov 2024 | 01:35:15 | |
Guy Swann has read more about Bitcoin than anyone else, ever! (Probably) The Voice of Bitcoin himself, host of the Bitcoin Audible podcast (and a few more), Guy joins us to talk about everything going on in his world, including the audiobook for Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World! Connect with Guy: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Rigel Walshe on Integrity in Bitcoin - Bitcoin Infinity Show #132 | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:59:50 | |
Rigel Walshe is an OG Bitcoiner, metalhead, and all-around awesome guy! We were joined by Rigel live at Baltic Honeybadger 2024 in Riga. Rigel delves into his journey from playing in a metal band to becoming a notable figure in the Bitcoin community. He discusses his experiences with Bitcoin since 2014, his transition into the tech world, and the similarities he's observed between subcultures in metal music and Bitcoin. The discussion covers the evolution of Bitcoin conferences, the integrity of the Bitcoin community, and the rise of Nostr as a decentralized communication protocol. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Bitcoin culture, the balance between signal and noise in the community, and the philosophical underpinnings of this revolutionary technology. Connect with Rigel: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Future of Bitcoin with Adam Back - Bitcoin Infinity Show #131 | 22 Oct 2024 | 01:22:09 | |
Adam Back is the CEO of Blockstream, the inventor of Hashcash, and one of the most influential figures in Bitcoin. He joined us from Baltic Honeybadger in Riga to talk about the last year in Bitcoin, and the outlook on Bitcoin in the future, both in the near and long term. We explore the challenges posed by spam transactions, the 'freeloader' problem, and the future of Bitcoin's security incentives. The episode also touches on the complexities of fractional reserve banking, rehypothecation risks, and the rise of decentralized systems and free speech platforms. Join us for this deep dive with Adam Back! Connect with Adam: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Launching Fedi with Obi Nwosu - Bitcoin Infinity Show #130 | 15 Oct 2024 | 01:15:41 | |
Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, joined us in Riga during Baltic Honeybadger to talk about the recent launch of Fedi, and we dig into all the ways that Fedi and FediMint will revolutionize the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems! Connect with Obi: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| What Institutions Get Wrong About Bitcoin with Ed Juline | BIS #197 | 05 Apr 2026 | 01:09:19 | |
Ed Juline joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about whether Bitcoin treasury companies are a necessary bridge to mass adoption or a dangerous recreation of fiat financial engineering on top of Bitcoin. Drawing on his experience as former Director of Bitcoin Advocacy at Strategy and years of organizing Bitcoin events, Ed explores the tension between self-custody principles and institutional onboarding, the case that orange pilling is over, and how the early majority can be kept honest as Bitcoin enters the capital markets. The conversation dives into what makes a real Bitcoin company, the risks of paper Bitcoin, and why the cypherpunk ethos still matters in an era of suit coiners and sovereign adoption. Connect with Ed: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/infinity BitVault: https://oshi.link/37L1WI (Our referral link!) BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Max Hillebrand on Bitcoin and Praxeology - Bitcoin Infinity Show #129 | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:08:55 | |
Max Hillebrand joined us for the 3rd time (but first on the rebranded show!) live from Nostriga in Riga, and we ended up talking about Bitcoin, praxeology, The Lodging of Wayfaring Men, and much more! Connect with Max: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Why Is Ben Bullish with Ben Perrin from BTC Sessions - Bitcoin Infinity Show #128 | 01 Oct 2024 | 01:02:26 | |
Ben Perrin is the host of BTC Sessions, one of the most valuable Bitcoin education resources available! He joins the show to talk about what he's bullish about, Bitcoin in Canada and Alberta, his new Bitcoin Mentor initiative, and much more! Connect with Ben: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Bitcoin at Botev Plovdiv with George Manolov - Bitcoin Infinity Show #127 | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:55:52 | |
George Manolov is the Bitcoin Director at Botev Plovdiv, the oldest active football club in Bulgaria. George joins us to tell us about the Bitcoin projects at Botev Plovdiv, and the Bitcoin situation in Bulgaria more generally! Connect with George and Botev Plovdiv: Connect with Us: BITCOIN: THE INVERSE OF CLOWN WORLD IS OUT NOW! You can find it and much more at https://www.bitcoininfinitystore.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Nostr Deep Dive with Derek Ross - Bitcoin Infinity Show #126 | 17 Sep 2024 | 01:06:00 | |
In this episode we're joined by Derek Ross to deep dive into Nostr! Recorded live in Riga on day one of Nostriga! Connect with Derek: Connect with Us: BITCOIN: THE INVERSE OF CLOWN WORLD IS OUT NOW! You can find it and much more at https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: | |||
| Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus Madsen - Bitcoin Infinity Show #125 | 10 Sep 2024 | 01:09:33 | |
In this episode we're joined by Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus Madsen from Holepunch to learn about Keet, the Pear runtime, a little bit about Tether, and more! Connect with Paolo and Mathias: Connect with Us: BITCOIN: THE INVERSE OF CLOWN WORLD IS OUT NOW! You can find it and much more at https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Peter Dunworth - Bitcoin Infinity Show #124 | 03 Sep 2024 | 01:32:29 | |
In this episode, we're joined by our friend Peter Dunworth from the Bitcoin Adviser! We catch up with Peter after about a year, hear about everything he's been up to, and cover plenty of philosophical topics! Connect with Peter: https://www.thebitcoinadviser.com/ Connect with Us: BITCOIN: THE INVERSE OF CLOWN WORLD IS OUT NOW! You can find it and much more at https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Running for President with Maya Parbhoe - Bitcoin Infinity Show #123 | 27 Aug 2024 | 01:14:06 | |
In this episode, Maya Parbhoe joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to share her story, going from Bitcoin advocate to presidential candidate in Suriname. Maya shares her passion for innovation and Bitcoin, explains her vision for implementing Bitcoin as a national currency, and outlines her political campaign for 2025. She provides insights into Suriname's unique cultural and economic landscape and describes efforts to create a sustainable circular economy powered by Bitcoin. Connect with Maya: Connect with Us: BITCOIN: THE INVERSE OF CLOWN WORLD IS OUT NOW! You can find it and much more at https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Power of Peer-to-Peer with Grafton from Vexl - Bitcoin Infinity Show #122 | 14 Aug 2024 | 01:08:20 | |
Grafton joins the show to tell us about Vexl, a mobile app giving its users a simple, accessible and safe way to trade bitcoin as it was intended - peer-to-peer and without KYC. Connect with Grafton and Vexl: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Creating Meaningful Art with FractalEncrypt - Bitcoin Infinity Show #121 | 07 Aug 2024 | 00:59:42 | |
FractalEncrypt, one of Bitcoin's premiere artists and good friend of the show, joins us to talk about his experience at BTC Prague, his Codex 32 sculptures, how he creates art, and more! Recorded in person immediately after BTC Prague, we were all a bit tired after a long and exciting conference, but happy to get to catch up with Fractal all the same! Connect with FractalEncrypt: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Bitcoin is Clean Tech with Mags - Bitcoin Infinity Show #120 | 31 Jul 2024 | 01:06:13 | |
Mags is a Bitcoin advisor focusing on mining and energy. She joins us to talk about how Bitcoin is clean tech, and discuss whether Bitcoin really fixes environmental issues such as pollution and carbon emissions. Connect with Mags: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Why Centralization Always Fails with Nick Hudson | Bitcoin Infinity Show #196 | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:28:23 | |
Nick Hudson joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about how billionaire bankers spent 150 years building the institutional framework of socialism to centralize control of assets, his personal persecution by professional bodies and intelligence assets for questioning the COVID narrative, and why extreme fragmentation of ownership through stock markets destroys sound stewardship. Knut and Nick explore the parallels between Austrian economics and Bitcoin's design philosophy, the epistemological case against central planning, and why programmable CBDCs destroy the fungibility that makes money function. Connect with Nick: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/infinity BitVault: https://oshi.link/37L1WI (Our referral link!) BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Baltic Honeybadger, Debifi, and Hodl Hodl with Max Kei - Bitcoin Infinity Show #119 | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:09:14 | |
Max Kei from Debifi, formerly of Hodl Hodl, joins us to talk about Baltic Honeybadger, the most OG Bitcoin conference in the world! We also learn more about Debifi and the importance of peer to peer in Bitcoin. Connect with Max: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Defending Bitcoin with Bitcoin Mechanic | Bitcoin Infinity Show #118 | 18 Jul 2024 | 01:42:46 | |
Bitcoin Mechanic from OCEAN mining is one of Bitcoin's staunchest defenders. He joins us to tell us all about why it's worth it to defend Bitcoin against spammers and other attackers, and what you can do to help. Connect with Mechanic: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. | |||
| The Uncle Network with Rockstar Dev | FFS #117 | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:22:20 | |
Rockstar Dev, everyone's favorite uncle, joins us to talk about BTCPay Server, Nostr, the importance of anonymity, and much more. Connect with Rockstar: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin as a Framework for Excellence | Aleksandar Svetski | FFS #116 | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:30:25 | |
Aleksandar Svetski joins us for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, in which he presents Bitcoin as a framework for excellence as related to the samurai virtues of bushido! He also tells us all about Satlantis, his upcoming new Nostr super-app. Recorded in person at BTC Prague. Highlights: Connect with Svetski: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Martti Malmi - From Second Bitcoin Dev to Early Nostr Contributor - FFS #115 | 27 Jun 2024 | 01:14:49 | |
Martti Malmi is the second Bitcoin developer ever, working with Satoshi himself from 2009 to 2011. Now he's working on Nostr, building the protocol into the decentralization of everything! Filmed in person during BTC Prague 2024! Highlights: Connect with Martti: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Inventing the BitBox Hardware Wallet with Douglas Bakkum - FFS #114 | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:55:31 | |
Douglas Bakkum, inventor of the BitBox hardware wallet, joins us to talk about why securing your Bitcoin keys is important, how he invented the BitBox, and more! Key Takeaways: Connect with Douglas and BitBox: Connect with Us: JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World, on Infinity Day, and we'll be in Riga for the launch party! Join us for the whole Riga Bitcoin Week! Use code FREEDOM for a discount! Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin in the European Union with Niko Jilch - FFS #113 | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:39:32 | |
Niko Jilch joins us to talk about Bitcoin in the German-speaking world as well as the rest of the EU, touching on history, current events, and optimism for the future! Key Takeaways: Connect with Niko: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Walking with Bitcoiners with Jacob from Bitcoin Walk - FFS #112 | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:00:34 | |
Jacob from Bitcoin Walk joins us to tell us all about the Bitcoin Walk initiative - going for walks with Bitcoiners every Saturday - a great meetup alternative to build local communities! Key Takeaways: Connect with Jacob and Bitcoin Walk: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and i | |||
| Nostr Deep Dive with Miljan from Primal - FFS #111 | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:20:00 | |
Miljan from Primal joins the show to tell us all about the inner workings of Nostr! Key Takeaways: Connect with Miljan: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Riding the Bitcoin Bull with Dave Bradley - FFS #110 | 29 May 2024 | 01:34:37 | |
Dave Bradley joins the show to tell us all about Bitcoin in Calgary, Alberta, including the Bitcoin Rodeo conference coming up in July, plus much more! Key Takeaways: Connect with Dave: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin Core From the Inside | Jon Atack | BIS #195 | 23 Mar 2026 | 02:11:55 | |
Jon Atack joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about his years-long insider experience as a Bitcoin Core contributor, revealing how DEI-influenced selection criteria, centralized developer pipelines at Chaincode Labs, and social power dynamics reshaped the culture of Bitcoin's most important open source project. The conversation covers how hand-picked developers were fast-tracked while independent contributors struggled for funding, why the OP_RETURN controversy was the culmination of years of eroding trust, and Jon's case for why Bitcoin needs multiple competing implementations to restore meritocracy and decentralization. Jon also shares the untold story of how he helped Knut rewrite his first Bitcoin book but had to remove his name due to fear of political backlash from potential funders. Connect with Jon: Link to Jon's presentation: https://x.com/jonatack/status/2017635523905442197 Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Bull Bitcoin: https://wallet.bullbitcoin.com/en - Use Code INFINITY! BitVault: https://oshi.link/37L1WI (Our referral link!) BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Fiat Medicine with Dr. Ahmad Ammous - FFS #109 | 24 May 2024 | 00:54:49 | |
Dr. Ahmad Ammous joins us to talk about fiat medicine and how Bitcoin can fix it! Key Takeaways: Connect with Dr. Ahmad Ammous: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin Spam, Fees, and Filters with Softsimon from Mempool - FFS #108 | 20 May 2024 | 01:02:35 | |
Softsimon from Mempool joins us to discuss Bitcoin fees, spam, fixing the filters, the Blocksize Wars, and much more! Key Takeaways:
Connect with Softsimon and Mempool: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin Fixes Broken Money with Lyn Alden - FFS #107 | 14 May 2024 | 01:16:33 | |
Lyn Alden joins the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about how Bitcoin fixes the broken money system. Lyn is the author of Broken Money, partner at Ego Death Capital, and a renowned macro analyst focusing on Bitcoin. Key Takeaways: 🔹The centralization of the financial system has led to issues such as debt accumulation and inflation. Connect with Lyn: Connect with Us: Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: Join us at BTC Prague! Use code FREEDOM! Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Old School Bitcoin Shawarma with Ali from Tahini's - FFS #106 | 10 May 2024 | 00:58:11 | |
Ali from Tahini's joins us to talk Old School Bitcoin Shawarma, including how Tahini's adopted a Bitcoin standard, how Bitcoin is a superpower for small businesses, and more! Key Takeaways: Connect with Ali and Tahini's: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin and the Nature of Consciousness with Andi Pitt - FFS #105 | 06 May 2024 | 01:18:07 | |
Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital joins us to discuss investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem, then we dive down the rabbit hold of the nature of consciousness! Let's go! Key Takeaways: Connect with Andi and Ego Death Capital: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| The Case for Monetary Maximalism with Conza - FFS #104 | 30 Apr 2024 | 01:35:09 | |
Conza joins us to discuss the case for monetary maximalism in Bitcoin, starting from the first principles of Austrian economics to discussing the importance of maintaining Bitcoin as the best money the world has ever seen. Key Takeaways: Connect with Conza: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin in the Middle East and Africa with Sooly Kobayashi - FFS #103 | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:57:52 | |
Sooly Kobayashi joins us to talk about his perspectives on Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and Africa, including the potential of Bitcoin mining, the impact of high fees, and driving adoption with small and medium businesses. Check it out! Key Takeaways: Connect with Sooly: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| The Hidden Cost of Money with Seb Bunney - FFS #102 | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:44:48 | |
Seb Bunney of Looking Glass Education joins us to discuss the hidden cost of money, and much more! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Seb and Looking Glass Education: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Free Private Cities with Titus Gebel - FFS #101 | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:34:28 | |
Titus Gebel joins us to discuss the concept of free private cities! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Titus and the Free Cities Projects: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Freedom, Integrity, and Bitcoin with Hodlonaut - FFS #100 | 11 Apr 2024 | 01:22:35 | |
Our friend Hodlonaut joins us to talk about freedom, integrity, and Bitcoin! It's also our 100th episode! Yay! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Hodlonaut: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Why BIP-110 Will Fail | Giacomo Zucco | Bitcoin Infinity Show #194 | 16 Mar 2026 | 01:44:06 | |
Giacomo Zucco joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about why he opposes BIP-110 despite being firmly anti-spam, arguing that a controversial soft fork without overwhelming consensus sets a dangerous precedent for future Bitcoin rule changes. The conversation covers the security budget debate, whether stablecoins on Lightning help or harm Bitcoin, the parallels to the block size wars, and whether Bitcoin's real defense lies in status quo resistance or user-driven action. Knut and Giacomo steelman each other's positions in one of the most substantive BIP-110 debates to date. Connect with Giacomo: Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check out their websites for info: Bull Bitcoin: https://wallet.bullbitcoin.com/en - Use Code INFINITY! BitVault: https://oshi.link/37L1WI (Our referral link!) BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/infinity - Use Code INFINITY for 5% off! Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and produced by Luke de Wolf. | |||
| Sovereign Computing with Matt Hill from Start9 - FFS #99 | 08 Apr 2024 | 01:16:14 | |
Matt Hill from Start9 joins us for a discussion on sovereign computing! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Matt and Start9: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Previewing BTC Prague 2024 with Martin Kuchař - FFS #98 | 04 Apr 2024 | 01:01:41 | |
Martin Kuchař joins us to preview BTC Prague 2024! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Martin: Join us at BTC Prague! Use code FREEDOM! Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||
| Bitcoin and Cannabis with Eric V Stacks - FFS #97 | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:40:26 | |
Eric V Stacks joins us to discuss the parallels between Bitcoin and the Cannabis industry - and then we get philosophical! Key Points Discussed: Connect with Eric: Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ Thanks to our sponsors - check out there websites for info: BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/freedom Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Adviser: https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/freedom Orange Pill App: https://www.orangepillapp.com/ Support the Show: The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. This isn't a show for bitcoin news or analysis - we dig into the deep topics that are important to us and to our guests. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas! | |||