TFTC is a podcast hosted by Marty Bent about Bitcoin. Join Marty, Editor in Chief of "the best newsletter in Bitcoin", as he sits down to discuss Bitcoin with i...
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#446: The State of the Lightning Network with Matt Corallo
Marty sits down with Matt Corallo to discuss the state of the Lightning Network.
Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBlueMatt
6:38 - Hot mics, soft forks13:34 - Should we focus on what we have?18:27 - Core dev burnout24:58 - State of Bitcoin adoption35:23 - The year of LDK40:46 - Stablecoins and AI46:44 - Where should the focus be?52:42 - LSPs and improving LN UX59:21 - Crypto impatience1:05:26 - Using lightning every day1:07:02 - Regulations1:21:01 - Bitcoin and Crypto have different regulatory concerns1:23:34 - AI and energy1:27:31 - Is LN a panacea?1:35:54 - How is LN success defined?1:38:35 - PTLCs1:43:46 - Bitcoin’s success probability
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2023-09-14
1:48:40
#445: Dispelling Nuclear Energy Misconceptions with Ryan MacLeod
Marty sits down with Ryan MacLeod to discuss the benefits of nuclear power in contrast to its reputation and how it can synergize with Bitcoin.
Ryan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NuclearBitcoinr
6:12 - Riffing7:46 - Texas demand scare13:57 - Best source for stable energy20:11 - Reputation of nuclear power31:39 - If the end were nigh, we’d need nuclear33:40 - Cost of capital and SMRs36:53 - SMR and mining impact on grids41:05- Bitcoin can ease problems with nuclear44:37 - Nuclear looking good53:15 - Germany’s idiotic policies55:09 - Uranium supply58:01 - Nuclear future1:02:01 - Does the nuclear industry recognize Bitcoin?1:07:09 - Wrapping up
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2023-09-12
1:11:23
#444: Fiat Ruins Everything with Jimmy Song
Marty sits down with Jimmy Song to discuss his new book Fiat Ruins Everything.
Jimmy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong
Crowdfund page for Jimmy's new book: https://fiatruinseverything.com/
0:00 - Intro5:38 - Writing with ChatGPT10:59 - Degeneracy hazards12:54 - Jimmy’s book and writing process20:39 - Structuring a book23:36 - Fiat’s influence on individuals with corps30:28 - Strong families and low time pref life35:01 - Fiat world built on ossification44:19 - No stores of value, can’t buy a house50:15 - Reality takes hold, how long till it breaks?59:38 - How to explain to people when it breaks?1:03:03 - How do individuals protect themselves?1:11:02 - Rent seeking more harmful than welfare1:14:40 - Wide and narrow gate, drivechains1:26:45 - Plugging the book
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2023-09-06
1:29:26
#443: Q2 2023 Monetary Base Update with Matthew Mežinskis
Marty sits down again with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss the Q2 2023 Monetary Base update.
Follow along the charts here: https://twitter.com/1basemoney/status/1696117186236989686
Matthew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1basemoney
6:05 - eNaira and CBDCs26:08 - Top 5 currencies32:30 - Compound annual growth rate36:06 - FHLB exposure42:27 - Inflation is impacting people45:08 - Bitcoin chart56:49 - Scandinavian physical currency59:17 - US federal debt1:15:08 - Canary in the coal mine1:23:30 - Nations using Bitcoin and BRICS gold1:40:02 - Optimal outcome
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2023-08-30
1:47:27
#442: Launching Flex with Bitcoin Talent Co
Marty sits down again with Michael Tanguma and Andy Thompson from Bitcoin Talent Co to talk about launching Flex.
Michael on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MTanguma
Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theandytee/
Flex landing page: https://www.bitcointalent.co/flex
5:30 - Welcome back, Bitcoin Talent Co.
8:37 - Flex supply side market
13:39 - Interest on both sides
20:50 - Hiring missteps
25:01 - Hi Trevor!
25:58 - Further mistakes
31:23 - Misallocation of resources
34:56 - Acting with urgency
36:50 - Opportunity for efficiency increasing
41:55 - Talent competition at global level
43:29 - Expanding and iterating
51:02 - Plugs and wrap up
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TFTC is a podcast hosted by Marty Bent about Bitcoin. Join Marty, Editor in Chief of "the best newsletter in Bitcoin", as he sits down to discuss Bitcoin with interesting people.