Best Guy Swann Podcasts (2024)

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Chat_101 - The Bitcoin Civil War is Over! with Guy Swann [Anarchast] 3:14:54

10d ago3:14:54

3:14:54

"The most powerful thing that Bitcoin did was establish a monetary foundation, a monetary policy that was not alterable through a shallow, short term social consensus. That the protocol determines the rules, and then everyone is only able to fight within those rules, and any changes that are made can only occur within those rules, and anybody who t…

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TPR Read_001 - Pear Updates and P2P Systems 1:38:04

22m ago1:38:04

1:38:04

In a world where centralized platforms dominate, can peer-to-peer systems make a comeback? Today we explore the details of P2P technology, as well as the challenges that early P2P systems faced, and how modern technologies might overcome them. Discover how Bitcoin, Lightning, and emerging protocols could revolutionize file sharing, content distribu…

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Resistance Money: a Philosophical Case for Bitcoin | EP 162 57:40

16h ago57:40

57:40

Sam is joined by Andrew M. Bailey, co-author of “Resistance Money,” and Steven Lubka, Managing Director of Swan Private, to discuss how Bitcoin empowers individuals to resist authoritarians, inflation, surveillance, and financial exclusion. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Steven: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODL Connect with…

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Chat_102 - Taxation and the Demise of Ethics [The Staying Free Podcast] 2:29:50

2d ago2:29:50

2:29:50

This chat episode is a riveting conversation which was originally featured on The Staying Free Podcast with my friend jonnyhodl. I delve deep into libertarian ethics, anarchism, and the necessity (or lack thereof) of the state. This thorough discussion sees Jonny playing devil’s advocate, challenging Guy to articulate and defend the principles of v…

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Read_830 - How Bitcoin Thrived Through the China Ban 56:42

3d ago56:42

56:42

"China’s current ways to censor the Internet are to block connections from IP servers serving content and block protocol-level attempts, such as Tor, at specific points. China is also incredibly aggressive in requesting Apple to do app store takedowns, which Apple regularly complies with. In 2022, for example, China was responsible for more than 97…

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Global Bitcoin Education with BTC Sessions | EP 161 52:31

8d ago52:31

52:31

Sam sits down with BTC Sessions for an in-depth conversation about the latest innovations happening in Bitcoin. They also discuss traveling the world to spread Bitcoin adoption, how to start a career in Bitcoin, and the importance of self-custody. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with BTC Sessions: https://x.com/BTCsessions T…

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Read_829 - Seamless and Scalable Bitcoin Payments 41:52

12d ago41:52

41:52

"The last point is crucial — users can withdraw their Ark funds at any time, even if their ASP goes offline or ceases to exist. True self-custody." ~ Ark Labs Do we finally have a genuine layer two protocol that offers both seamless payments and true self-custody? With frictionless onboarding and unilateral exits, can ARK solve the long-standing ch…

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Guy's Take_087 - Credit, Burning Cash, and Real Growth 58:44

15d ago58:44

58:44

Is deflation always a bad thing, or have we misunderstood its true impact on the economy? Join me as I unravel the misconceptions about deflation, explore the different types, and explain why modern economics gets it wrong. Discover how Bitcoin fits into this picture and what it means for real economic growth. Links to check out 2 Sats Video on Def…

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The Bitcoin & Energy Revolution with Harry Sudock | EP 160 52:45

15d ago52:45

52:45

Sam sits down with Harry Sudock, CSO of GRIID Infrastructure and a Partner at Bitcoin Park to discuss why Bitcoin's energy use is absolutely essential, whether Bitcoin miners are net sellers or buyers today, and how Bitcoin mining as a technology is primed to revolutionize the energy industry globally. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcalla…

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Read_828 - Orange Pilling Has Stopped Working 52:46

20d ago52:46

52:46

"Educating the world about bitcoin has succeeded in building a community of knowledgeable, dedicated, enthusiastic people from the fields of tech, economics, politics, and finance, but orange pilling has taken us as far as it can. Like many strategies, the marginal gains of educating the world were remarkable in the early stages, but they’ve flatte…

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Read_827 - The Conflict of Men's Interests 1:05:20

21d ago1:05:20

1:05:20

"...that the lives and efforts of other men are not his property and are not there to serve his wishes. A rational man never holds a desire or pursues a goal which cannot be achieved directly or indirectly by his own effort." ~ Ayn Rand Is the conflict between individual interests and society a myth? Discover how Ayn Rand's principles of rational s…

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Read_826 - The Supreme Court Ruling and Implications for Operation Choke Point 51:20

23d ago51:20

51:20

"In NRA, the Court addressed a critical issue impacting not only traditional advocacy groups but any disfavored, but legal, industry. This ruling draws parallels to Operation Choke Point 2.0, where U.S. regulators have allegedly been targeting crypto businesses through financial exclusion. Moreover, the recent _Cantero_ decision sheds light on how …

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Bitcoin & the Winner-Take-All Game with Rapha Zagury | EP 159 59:40

23d ago59:40

59:40

Sam sits down with Swan CIO Rapha Zagury, to discuss the recent regulatory, political and institutional focus on Bitcoin, the risk and volatility profile of Bitcoin vs Bonds, and how the game theory of Bitcoin is playing out before our very eyes. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Rapha: https://x.com/alphaazeta Timestamps…

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Read_825 - Decentralization and Localized Manufacturing, Bitcoin, Ai, and 3D Printing 48:04

27d ago48:04

48:04

What if the future of decentralization lies not just in Bitcoin, but in the convergence of a multitude of different technologies that bring power back to the individual? How can Bitcoin, AI and 3D printing together disrupt the centralized powers of today and redefine our world in the next 30 years? Dive into this episode with an article from Emile …

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Read_824 - Ecash is Self-Custodial 1:13:34

27d ago1:13:34

1:13:34

"Fedimint is a scalable self-custodial off-chain programmability layer on top of Bitcoin. It allows for use cases that are difficult, time-consuming, and unscalable for general users to do on-chain today. You might think I had a typo calling Fedimint a self-custodial network. Let me explain..." ~ Tony Giorgio Have we increasingly lost sight of the …

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Guy's Take_086 - Fiat Waste 58:46

30d ago58:46

58:46

People look around and they see a wasteful world. They see endless, mindless consumption. Increasingly, we see people fearing the future rather than hoping for it. I'm going to make the case today that in order to realign this, money must be the most valuable good in society. And necessarily, it must be the hardest thing to produce and that we actu…

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Financial Independence & Bitcoin with Trey Sellers | EP 158 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

1:02:09

Sam sits down with Unchained's Trey Sellers to discuss Bitcoin and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, the current state of Bitcoin custody, and where he thinks we are in the cycle. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Trey: https://x.com/ts_hodl Timestamps: 00:00:00 “Marathon Digital Holdings” Ad Read …

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Reboot - Invalid Blocks Need Not Apply 35:10

1M ago35:10

35:10

Ideas and ways of thinking are much like paths in the wood. When we explore them often they are well worn and clearly defined. But often we get lost exploring other ideas or focused on something we hope to see in the future, and even the paths we know well get ignored, and the brush starts to creep back in. The noise of the world begins to obscure …

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TPR_002 - From Local to Global with Holesail 1:26:24

1M ago1:26:24

1:26:24

"I believe that hole punch stack can be a really good alternative to static IPs. That way, for example, you want to access your camera from anywhere, you don't really need a static IP. You don't need to pay for that. You don't need to take all those security risks. All you need to do is boot up Holesail or a similar service built on Holepunch to co…

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The Global Monetary Rebellion with Guy Swann | EP 157 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

1:10:48

Sam sits down with Bitcoin legend Guy Swann to discuss the lies in money hoarding, the negative effects inflation has on society and why we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallah Connect with Guy: https://x.com/TheGuySwann Timestamps: 00:00:00 Pacific Bitcoin Festival 00:01:21 Swan $10k No Fees 00:01:45 Introdu…

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Read_823 - Scaling Trust 1:11:00

1M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

"This capability ensures that participants can trust the system's integrity without the need for mutual trust among users. It fundamentally alters how trust is brokered globally, extending the reach of reliable transactions beyond traditional, geographic, and institutional boundaries." ~ Adolfo Contreras In this episode of Bitcoin Audible, Guy Swan…

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Read_822 - Denial of Service Attack on Consensus 47:08

1M ago47:08

47:08

"It is like exercising a veto you hold for anything and everything, and yes, vetoes are important in consensus systems. But disrupting conversation is not the veto, the actions of actual transacting economic actors deciding what software to run or not run is the veto. This denial of service on dialogue is not some noble or righteous crusade to save…

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Read_821 - The Most Important Thing You'll Read This Year 58:54

1M ago58:54

58:54

"The U.S. Government spends in a budgetary deficit, then issues treasuries to pay for the spending, then, at a bigger rate than anybody else, buys the treasuries to cover the loss. An unbelievable Ponzi scheme. The U.S. Government is the director of the Ponzi scheme, the old investor, and the new investor. A true masterclass." ~ Cole Walmsley Today…

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Bitcoin Regulation & Enforcement Action with Zack Shapiro | EP 156 1:20:08

1M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Sam sits down with Zack Shapiro, Managing Partner of the law firm Rains LLP and Legal Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute to discuss all of the regulatory developments occurring in the broader cryptocurrency space including the recent enforcement actions against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet and what they could mean for the Bitcoin ecosystem …

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Chat_100 - Privacy is a Crime with Travis West 1:59:30

2M ago1:59:30

1:59:30

Today we dive into an amazing chat around the complexities and shifts in law enforcement in a world with Bitcoin, as well as breaking down the nuances and difficulties in both the defense and prosecution of the Samourai Wallet case. Travis, previously a detective who found his speciality in cybercrime and fraud, requiring extensive knowledge and in…

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TPR_001 - Return of the P2P Web 1:46:58

2M ago1:46:58

1:46:58

In our inaugural episode of The Pear Report, it only felt right to bring Mafintosh and dmc onto the show to explore the transformative potential of the Pear Stack and how it can reshape our digital interactions and the foundational layers of the internet! Delve into discussions on the role of the Pear Stack in enabling more decentralized, secure, a…

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Global Currency Crisis & Bitcoin with James Lavish | EP 155 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

Sam sits down with James Lavish for a wide-ranging macro discussion where they touch on the ramifications of the ongoing collapse of the Japanese yen, whether the latest Treasury auctions are signalling trouble or not, and what exactly the Treasury buyback program is and what Yellen hopes to accomplish with it. Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com…

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Chat_099 - Failure, Hope and the Purpose of Bitcoin with Bitcoin Mechanic 2:34:37

2M ago2:34:37

2:34:37

"We have the fork wars, we have a culture that understands the importance of nodes and widespread enforcement of a protocol and its rules. Unlike shitcoins, which couldn't care less about it... So this node orientation in Bitcoin is is critical to it not being a shitcoin. So spam has come in and they start trashing the blockchain and exploding the …

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Read_820 - The Bitcoin Stack 1:35:35

2M ago1:35:35

1:35:35

"This is a fancy way of saying that you need money to make markets, and you need decentralized, open, digital money to make decentralized, open, digital markets. Furthermore, higher layers require lower layers to exist, but lower layers benefit from the value created at higher layers. However valuable layer one Bitcoin can be as a new global money,…

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