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Guy Swann

The Best in Bitcoin made Audible. Guy Swann makes the knowledge of Bitcoin, the world's most secure, independent money, accessible to everyone. Exploring Bitcoin from an investment perspective, economic analysis, its philosophical foundations, & technological primitives. Reading and distilling thousands of hours of others' works on Bitcoin, Guy explains everything you need to know.

  • 1 hour 53 minutes
    Roundtable_005 - 21 MIL NOT GUARANTEED!, Blackrock, Saylor, El Salvador, SBR, and more

    December brings with it a return to the glory days of FUD. Blackjack has done the unthinkable, and the 21 million limit to Bitcoin is in grave danger. Saylor is running his own personal Ponzi that's absolutely killing it. The Blocksize War is back again and Roger Ver is suddenly relevant thanks to the feds who control Bitcoin being very mad at him for writing a book. All this and a partridge in a pear tree with Mechanic, Steve, Jeff, and myself, for Guy's Roundtable to wrap up the month of December and close out the year. Don't miss it!

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    23 December 2024, 11:48 pm
  • 55 minutes 56 seconds
    Read_859 - Ecash on Bitcoin

    "Ecash got reintroduced with the two open source projects Fedimint and Cashu. In my opinion, the main reason for this revival is the following fact: Unlike an implementation of ecash in the fiat world, that would rely on the permissioned system to "allow" something like ecash to exist, bitcoin does not come with that limitation. The permissionless nature of bitcoin allows for these protocols to exist and interoperate with the existing bitcoin stack."
    -Gandlaf21

    Can Ecash, a privacy preserving but centralized and custodial system, coexist with the decentralized and permissionless nature of Bitcoin? Does it pose a threat to self-custody, or can it provide a more private and user-friendly experience for those who struggle with the complexities of holding their own coins?

    Explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of Ecash and its implications for the future of financial services.


    Check out the original article at Ecash on Bitcoin (Link: https://tinyurl.com/ts6f64yt)

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    20 December 2024, 11:33 pm
  • 3 hours 11 minutes
    Chat_121 - Surviving Bitcoin Adoption with Jack Spirko

    "The payment network has no value if your asset is not desirable. Like this is not, you cannot have this, like I'm just gonna build all of this stuff on top of it. And if none of the assurances of the underlying, those things don't matter because its value is in the quote unquote utility of payments.

    Money is its own utility. Money is its own utility because where on earth do you hold value in something that can hold enormous amounts of value that has no counterparty risk, that has nobody in charge, that has nobody that can rug pull you. You do not understand that is a $100 trillion problem.

    That is the biggest problem on earth."

    ~ Guy Swann

     

    In this episode, I sit down with Jack Spirko, host of The Survival Podcast, to dive deep into the world of Bitcoin, the future of stablecoins, and the evolving landscape of digital currency.

    How do you separate speculation from real-world value in an ever-changing market? Is Bitcoin destined to become a purely digital store of value, or is there more to its role in everyday life? We explore the limitations of altcoins and whether the rise of stablecoins might reshape the way we think about money itself. And what does it mean for personal sovereignty when the financial system is transitioning to something entirely digital?

    Jack shares his insights, challenges some of the prevailing narratives, and offers thought-provoking perspectives on the intersection of Bitcoin, survival, and true independence.


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    18 December 2024, 10:07 pm
  • 2 hours 7 minutes
    Chat_120 - How P2P is changing the Internet [Pears]

    "There are so many reasons to be interested in peer-to-peer. You can be interested in it for resilience, because there are no middlemen, so it's going to work if any of your devices are online. You can also just be interested in it from this angle, the idea that if you have full control of your data, and the code that you're using, that you're running on that data, then anybody can fork it, modify it, tweak it, and create a whole... That's where the Cambrian explosion comes in, this whole proliferation of apps that give users very different experiences."
    ~ Andrew Osheroff

    In this conversation, I had the privilege of joining Mathias Buus, David Clements, and Andrew Osheroff from Pears.com, Keet, and Holepunch for an engaging fireside chat about the transformative power of peer-to-peer technology. Together, we explored how P2P is reshaping the internet, enabling greater freedom, and redefining how we communicate and collaborate in a decentralized world.

    This conversation delved into the intersection of technology and liberty, highlighting the potential of P2P to challenge centralized systems and empower individuals. Whether you’re passionate about Bitcoin, decentralization, or the future of digital freedom, this was an inspiring and valuable discussion that I’m excited to share again.

    Original episode on Pears YouTube - How P2P is changing the Internet - A fireside chat with Guy Swann & the Holepunch/ Keet team (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InmemKYD6ZM)

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    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)

    Education & HomeSchooling

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    17 December 2024, 12:29 am
  • 49 minutes
    Take_095 - When Should I Sell Bitcoin?

    "Ossification is complacency. Yes, we all agree that Bitcoin is great. But _I do not agree_ that Bitcoin has reached its full potential. I think complacency is one of the greatest threats to Bitcoin - we must not rest upon our laurels." — Lopp

    Bitcoin crosses a hundred thousand dollars. Your Bitcoin investment has exploded. You're looking at it and all you can see is how much it's worth in dollars. And so you send your buddy guy a message and you say, "When should I sell my Bitcoin?" And from the average person's perspective, I think what is the logical answer to that question is really difficult to understand. Because it requires a shift in the frame of what you think is worth measuring against. The answer could not be simpler. You don't. You never sell a good money to get more of a bad money. But since that requires explicitly an explanation and a shift in framing, I think it's

    Time for a guy's take episode.

     

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    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)

    Education & HomeSchooling

    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)


    “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien

    12 December 2024, 2:46 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Read_858 - On Ossification by Jameson Lopp

    "Ossification is complacency. Yes, we all agree that Bitcoin is great. But _I do not agree_ that Bitcoin has reached its full potential. I think complacency is one of the greatest threats to Bitcoin - we must not rest upon our laurels." — Lopp

    How should we frame the debate between ossification vs continuous development and planning for future soft forks of the Bitcoin protocol? Is there a clear and obvious path that can be argued for, or is there something else at play that limits both sides of the debate, possibly presenting a false dichotomy that can be overcome? We dive into a great article laying out the perspective of bitcoin OG, Jameson Lopp, followed by a short take by Aaron Von Wirdum before Guy's take to pull it all together.

    To change Bitcoin, or to not change Bitcoin? Is that really the question?

    Check out the original article by Jameson Lopp at "On Ossification" (Link:https://blog.lopp.net/on-ossification/) 

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    Education & HomeSchooling

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    “It's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien

    9 December 2024, 11:43 pm
  • 1 hour 34 minutes
    Chat_119 - Why Nostr Will Win with Miljan

    "On nostr we have maybe a couple hundred thousand users who are active, but all all those users are holding their keys. We're actually bootstrapping this censorship resistant network. There isn't anything like that out there. Nostr is the only game in town when it comes to truly sovereign presence on the web."
    - Miljan

    What does it take to create a user-friendly Bitcoin and Nostr experience that balances accessibility with the principles of sovereignty? In this episode, I sit down with Miljan to explore how Primal is pushing the boundaries of social media and micropayments. We dive into the challenges of custodial versus non-custodial wallets, how the zapping economy is transforming online interactions, and why mobile apps might hold the key to mass adoption.

    Miljan shares the thinking behind integrating Bitcoin into everyday apps, solving spam with Nostr's web of trust, and designing a product that feels as polished as legacy platforms while staying true to decentralized values. Could this be the path to onboarding millions to Bitcoin without them even realizing it? Tune in for a fascinating look at how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out in the wild.


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    4 December 2024, 1:57 pm
  • 1 hour 21 minutes
    Read_857 - Instant Settlement: The Construction Industry

    "Imagine a sports game where different players are motivated by distinct incentives, defenders aiming to pull the ball outside the field, midfielders prioritizing maximum passes, attackers focused on scoring the most goals, goalkeepers rewarded for saving the most shots, and coaches for the most words shouted from the bench. You can imagine that will not be an optimal team performance when they step on the field, the team winning should be prioritized over any individual player's performance."
    — Ivan Makedonski


    Can Bitcoin and the Lightning Network provide a new foundation for aligning incentives and creating a more efficient and harmonious approach to construction and other industries? Join me as I read and discuss an article by Ivan Makedonski, exploring the potential for instant settlement to disrupt traditional industries and create new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

    Check out the original article at Instant Settlement: The Construction Industry by Ivan Makedonski (Link: https://tinyurl.com/yhcw34m5) 

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    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)



    "Nature uses only the longest threads to weave her patterns so that each small piece of her fabric reveals the organization of the entire tapestry."
    — Richard P. Feynman

    2 December 2024, 10:16 am
  • 2 hours 14 minutes
    Roundtable_004 - Nov 2024 - Trump, Hash Collisions, Court Rulings, Covenants, All Time Highs, and What We Don't Know

    Guy's Roundtable gets together for another awesome breakdown. Covering all the happenings this month: Trump wins the election, new bitcoin innovations, court rulings on privacy and free speech, bitcoin surges through the all time high, and trying to know what it is we know about the things we don't know. Mechanic, Jeff, Steve and Guy assemble to get some OG wisdom and ranting for the month in Bitcoin.

     

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    Education & HomeSchooling

    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)
    29 November 2024, 9:08 pm
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    Read_856 - It's the Settlement Assurances Stupid

    "This is also an interesting case study in how Bitcoin resists duplication. You can create something which looks cosmetically similar to Bitcoin, but you cannot replicate the settlement assurances which derive from the costliness of the ledger."
    — Nic Carter


    A correction needs to be made. Thanks to a great thread by Anilsaidso, with a list of fundamental pieces in Bitcoin in order to grasp a deeper understanding, Bitcoin Audible had audio of all of them in the feed, except one. While I'm certain I have the audio somewhere, its time to get it back in the feed with a brilliant piece explaining one of the most misunderstood elements of Bitcoin, the value it provides, and why nothing else competes. There is no second best, and this will help to understand why. It's the Settlement Assurances, Stupid, by Nic Carter.

    Check out the original article at It’s the settlement assurances, stupid by Nic Carter (Link: https://tinyurl.com/c38sm5ah)

    Anilsaidso's Excellent list of Bitcoin Fundamentals

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    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)

    Education & HomeSchooling

    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)
       

    "Any fool can know. The point is to understand"
    — Albert Einstein

    27 November 2024, 10:41 am
  • 46 minutes 52 seconds
    Read_855 - The Great Capitulation

    "Panic is rising. Bitcoin, the way out of their giant Ponzi scheme, does not want to die, but the survival of the fiat system depends on the lack of an alternative. The entire system is therefore in danger."
    — Alexandre Stachtchenko


    The ECB is at is again with a new, 20 page "research" paper on the economic dangers of a possible future in which Bitcoin survives. Yes it's just another pile of drivel from the same authors who have decried Bitcoin as a useless, empty bubble destined for a quick and embarrassing death. Yet the embarrassment seems to turn the other way when the bubble still doesn't pop, and Bitcoin still doesn't die.

    Despite the obvious intellectual dishonesty permeated throughout the paper, is there a more fundamental capitulation in their framing? Have they actually conceded something critical despite their careful attempt to show no signs of any possible benefit to Bitcoin whatever? Is there a sense of panic in their words?

    Check out the original article at The Great Capitulation by Alexandre Stachtchenko (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3sczkspe)

     

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    • FoldApp sats back debit card and bitcoin buying app (Link: https://use.foldapp.com/r/guyswann)
    • River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river)
    • Swan⁠: The best way to buy, learn, and earn #Bitcoin (Link: https://swanbitcoin.com)

    Bitcoin Games!

    • Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1)

    Bitcoin Custodial Multisig

    • Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp)

    Education & HomeSchooling

    • Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)
       

    "He was giving me enough rope to hang myself with. Apparently he didn't realize that once a noose is tied it will fit one neck as easily as another."
    — Patrick Rothfuss

    25 November 2024, 11:33 am
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