Human Forever: The Digital Politics of Spiritual War (by James Poulos)
The smartphone didn’t just change culture. It triggered a digital apocalypse. In this episode of Bitcoin Study Sessions, we dive into James Poulos’ Human Forever and what the digital age is doing to the human soul. We unpack: • The Cyborg Theocracy — tech as God, elites as priests • The Digital Swarm — algorithms and bots reshaping humanity beyond control • The Death of Memory — lived experience replaced by machinic data • Terraforming Humans — bending people to fit machines …
Stablecoins And Lightning - Jesse Shrader (JWP 109)
To kick off the New Year in style, I have an episode of the highest quality for you, with Jesse Shrader. If you ever wonder "what is actually being built on top of Bitcoin?" then look no further. I asked Jesse: "Why would it be useful to have Stablecoins on the Lightning Network?" "If Bitcoin is like Gold, do you think the lightning network is like using Bronze?" "How many Lightning nodes exist?" "How many Lightning channels exist?" "What kind of volume can the Lightning Network do?" "Are you doing a…
Why the JP Morgan BACKFLIP Signals the Final Dip Before 2026 with Nathan Fitzsimmons - State of Bitcoin Ep. 227
JP Morgan has quietly flipped its stance on Bitcoin, a move that historically appears near major market turning points. Public skepticism paired with private positioning often signals the final shakeout before a much larger move. At the same time, gold has just doubled for the first time since 1979. In past cycles, gold leads and Bitcoin follows with far greater upside. If that pattern holds, a 10x Bitcoin move into 2026 is not unrealistic. While governments expand powers to freeze accounts and…
#700: Preparing Bitcoin for the Quantum Era with Jonas Nick & Mikhail Kudinov
Marty sits down with Jonas Nick and Mikhail Komarov to discuss their research on hash-based signature schemes for Bitcoin, exploring how these quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions could protect the network from future quantum computer threats while navigating trade-offs in signature size, verification time, and compatibility with existing wallet infrastructure. Jonas on Twitter: https://x.com/n1ckler Mikhail on Twitter: https://x.com/kudinov_mikhail The paper:…
Love Mercy - Pastor Bruce Mejia
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#699: TradFi's Secret War Against Bitcoin with Ryan Lane
Marty sits down with Ryan Lane, founder of Empory Asset Management, to discuss his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin treasury strategies, how legacy banks are covertly fighting Bitcoin adoption while publicly embracing it, and why sovereign treasury adoption could be the catalyst that finally stabilizes the asset. Empery Digital: https://ir.emperydigital.com/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord):…
Freedom Tech vs the Surveillance State: White Noise, Bitcoin & Nostr | Jeff G
In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America is joined by open-source developer Jeff G to explore the growing clash between freedom tech and the surveillance state. They discuss White Noise, a decentralized messaging app built on Bitcoin-adjacent cryptography and Nostr, and the Marmot protocol that enables secure, private communication without centralized choke points. The conversation expands into the broader implications of digital identity, metadata surveillance, AI-driven monitoring, and…
Jason Leibowitz - This Solves Bitcoin’s Biggest Unspoken Problem
In this episode, I chat with Jason Leibowitz, Head of Strategy at Meanwhile, about a game-changing financial product that blends Bitcoin with the powerful concept of infinite banking.Jason takes us on a journey through how Bitcoin-denominated whole life insurance works—and why it might be the smartest way for Bitcoiners to unlock liquidity, plan for the future, and ensure their wealth outlives them. He also breaks down the mechanics of policy loans, estate planning, and why traditional life insurance…
Understanding These 3 Levels of Wealth Will CHANGE YOUR Life in 2026! with Mitchell Askew - State of Bitcoin Ep. 226
In this podcast I'm joined by Mitchell Askew. Mitchell Askew is a Bitcoin educator and content creator known for his work demystifying Bitcoin for newcomers and skeptics alike. Through his online presence as @mitchellhodl, he's built a reputation for breaking down complex Bitcoin concepts into accessible, compelling arguments that resonate with people across the adoption curve. His approach combines technical understanding with practical wisdom about why Bitcoin matters for individual sovereignty and…
#699: TradFi's Secret War Against Bitcoin with Ryan Lane
Marty sits down with Ryan Lane, founder of Empory Asset Management, to discuss his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin treasury strategies, how legacy banks are covertly fighting Bitcoin adoption while publicly embracing it, and why sovereign treasury adoption could be the catalyst that finally stabilizes the asset. Empery Digital: https://ir.emperydigital.com/ STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord):…
The Exodus of the Year - Pastor Bruce Mejia
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Bitcoin and the American Dream with Walker | Bitcoin Infinity Show #183
Walker joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to talk about the absurdity of modern politics, free speech battles on platforms like X against EU bureaucrats, and how Bitcoin enables true agency by breaking fiat's victim mentality. They explore European vs. national identities, the American dream as universal empowerment through hard work and sound money, and why democracy often perpetuates theft while Bitcoin incentivizes voluntary cooperation and optimism. The conversation highlights privacy's role in free…