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In this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin explore whether quantum computing poses a real threat to Bitcoin. They discuss findings from the Presidio Bitcoin Quantum Summit, where experts' concern about cryptographically relevant quantum computers arriving within 5-20 years increased after the event. However, the hosts emphasize this is not an imminent threat—current quantum computers are extremely expensive, error-prone, and nowhere near capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography. Solutions like BIP 360 are already being proposed to implement quantum-resistant algorithms when needed. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Nov 5th, 2025: $104,436 USD | 90,800 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 922,362 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-232 Music Credits Joe Martin The Jetsons Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 231 - Where Do We Go From Here? 1:02:17

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In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin have an honest conversation about the podcast's sustainability and future direction. After over four years of producing content, they discuss the challenges of maintaining a value-for-value podcast and share their plans to improve the show through better audio quality, enhanced content, and potentially bringing in sponsors while maintaining their ethical standards. The hosts outline their timeline and goals for growth, ask for listener feedback on proposed improvements, and emphasize their commitment to serving the Bitcoin community. They also cover the current Bitcoin price sitting at $106,885 and revisit the discussion about market cycles and potential patterns that may indicate where we are in the current cycle. Resources https://bullishmarket.onrender.com https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs99hxfvhsgxu0s0s9g5mr8p09fd9gs2us6z4j5j3ehu8mvw2ttzqs2du4vw https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/ Nodes distribution: https://bitref.com/nodes/ Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording October 30th, 2025: $106,885 USD | 92,200 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 921,516 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-231 Music Credits Joe Martin The Jetsons Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 230 - Start of the Bear Market?! 1:01:24

19 днів тому1:01:24

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In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the question on everyone's mind: is this the start of a bear market? With Bitcoin consolidating around $107k and noise on the internet getting louder about a potential downturn, the hosts dive into price action, market sentiment, and what indicators might signal a true bear market versus healthy consolidation. News Proton at the United Nations Forum Signal with Ecash Resources Bitcoin Node Comparison Chart "The Prophecy" Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording October 22nd, 2025: 107,640 USD | 92,700 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 920,290 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-230 Music Credits Joe Martin The Jetsons Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 229 - Nostr Zapathon Questions 1:21:36

5 weeks тому1:21:36

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In this week's episode, McIntosh and Kenshin answer listener questions from Nostr, covering topics ranging from European Bitcoin adoption to the future of decentralized social media. The hosts discuss where European Bitcoiners might consider relocating as regulations tighten, with Switzerland emerging as a top choice despite its costs. They tackle questions about Bitcoin's role as money versus store of value, Nostr's current challenges with relay infrastructure and growth, and whether CBDCs pose any real threat to Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on Strike's new Bitcoin-backed loans in Europe, the latest Sparrow wallet update with silent payment support, and predictions for Bitcoin adoption over the next decade. Resources Kenshin's Nirvati Install Software Updates Sparrow 2.3.0 Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Oct 8th, 2025: 123,687 USD | 106,300 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 918,225 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-229 Music Credits Freedom Code Revolution Send It Mike Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 228 - Europe Wants Your Money 1:02:51

6 weeks тому1:02:51

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McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the European Central Bank's push for a digital euro as a sovereignty move against US dollar dominance and stablecoins. They cover Switzerland's erosion of privacy laws forcing Proton to relocate servers, the EU's proposed chat control legislation, and September's bullish close for Bitcoin signaling potential strong Q4 gains. Plus: next week's listener Q&A Zapathon. Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's track, “Freedom Code Revolution”. Resources https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2025/html/ecb.sp250929~9a94367d26.en.html https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/09/29/digital-euro-ecb-breakthrough-offline-app-more-sovereignty-in-payments/ https://fightchatcontrol.eu/ https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/is-proton-leaving-switzerland-legal-uncertainty-of-proposed-surveillance-laws-is-pushing-them-to-make-several-changes https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/proton-refuses-to-be-held-hostage-by-controversial-swiss-surveillance-law Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Oct 1st, 2025: 116,939 USD | 99,800 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 917,265 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-228 Music Credits Freedom Code Revolution Send It Mike Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 227 - Executive Order 6102 1:05:23

7 weeks тому1:05:23

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In episode 227, McIntosh and Kenshin examine Executive Order 6102 from 1933, when FDR forced Americans to surrender their gold at $20.67 per ounce before the government revalued it to $35, creating a massive wealth transfer. They debate whether a similar Bitcoin confiscation could occur, discussing how centralized exchanges would be vulnerable while self-custodied Bitcoin presents unique enforcement challenges since it exists as cryptographic keys rather than physical asset and compare the regulatory environments between the US and Europe. Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's track, “Freedom Code Revolution”. Resources https://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/ Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Sep 24th, 2025: 113,661 USD | 96,856 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 916,219 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-227 Music Credits Freedom Code Revolution Send It Mike Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 226 - What We Hate About Bitcoin 1:15:47

8 weeks тому1:15:47

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Hosts McIntosh and Kenshin discuss their frustrations with Bitcoin, focusing on security concerns for holders, lack of built-in privacy features, and toxic community drama. They also analyze why Trump isn't truly the "Bitcoin president" despite his rhetoric. The episode covers recent regulatory threats to Bitcoin privacy tools and updates on market conditions. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “I Play Guitar” by Doerfel Family Bluegrass. Resources https://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/ https://bitcoinmagazine.com/takes/nepalese-protestors-should-permanently-embrace-bitchat-as-well-as-bitcoin-and-other-freedom-tech https://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/ https://www.therage.co/bsa-reform/ Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Sep 17th, 2025: 116,110 USD | 98,200 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 915,140 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-226 Music Credits Doerfel Family Bluegrass I Play Guitar Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 225 - Bitcoin Myths 57:50

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In episode 225 of "Satoshi's Plebs," hosts McIntosh and Kenshin debunk eight Bitcoin myths: that it has no intrinsic value, is mainly used by criminals, wastes energy, is too volatile for currency use, will be banned by governments, has slow/expensive transactions, will be replaced by better cryptocurrencies, and is a Ponzi scheme. They counter each myth with evidence about Bitcoin's utility, legitimate usage (99%+ of transactions), renewable energy incentives, decreasing volatility over time, decentralized resistance to bans, Lightning Network capabilities, unique leaderless structure, and survival through multiple market cycles. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Sep 10th, 2025: 114,050 USD | 97,400 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 914,162 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-225 Music Credits Doerfel Family Bluegrass Play Guitar SenditMike's Freedom Code Revolution https://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOt Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 224: Labor Day Blues 1:11:27

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McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the renewed controversy around Bitcoin Core's plan to remove OP_return limits in version 30, which would allow unlimited data uploads to the blockchain. The hosts strongly oppose this change, arguing it enables spam and goes against Bitcoin's purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash. They advocate for Bitcoin Knots as an alternative, which now represents 18% of public nodes and maintains stricter filtering. The episode also covers McIntosh's transition from Mac to Ubuntu Studio for production, a passionate take on generational wealth complaints (arguing younger people have Bitcoin as an escape route from the broken fiat system), and September's historically poor Bitcoin performance - though potential Fed rate cuts could change that pattern. Current Bitcoin price: $111,970 (up 95% year-over-year), with gold hitting new highs. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone Resources https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-breaks-red-september-streak-third-year https://cryptopotato.com/crypto-influencers-raking-in-60k-per-post-with-almost-no-disclosure/ Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Sep 3rd, 2025: 111,970 USD | 96,000 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 913,046 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-224 Music Credits Jawbone Horizons of Hope Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 223 - Seedsigner 1:07:53

12 weeks тому1:07:53

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McIntosh interviews SeedSigner from the open-source SeedSigner project, discussing the volunteer-driven Bitcoin signing device that uses general-purpose hardware and stateless operation for enhanced supply chain security. The conversation covers recent developments including multi-language support and the new SeedSigner Plus with a larger display, improved ergonomics, and USB-C connectivity. SeedSigner explains the project's multisig-first philosophy and how the device's design allows users to take more responsibility for their Bitcoin security while avoiding the trust requirements of commercial hardware wallets. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone Resources Proto Mining Rig https://www.youtube.com/live/yJbalP0R3zE https://proto.xyz/ Seedsigner https://seedsigner.com/ https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner Seed Signer Telegram Group https://t.me/joinchat/GHNuc_nhNQjLPWsS Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Aug 21th, 2025: 112,313 USD | 96,647 euro Block Height at Time of Recording 911,069 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-223 Music Credits Jawbone Horizons of Hope Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 222 - Institutions Go All-In 50:36

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Kenshin and McIntosh discuss a key bullish signal from Coinbase where institutional trading volumes have reached 75% of total activity. According to research from Charles Edwards at Caprio Investments, this metric has historically predicted Bitcoin price increases within seven days every time it occurs. The pattern previously triggered significant price movements. Institutions are currently buying approximately 600% more Bitcoin than the daily mining production, creating massive supply pressure. Companies like MicroStrategy continue their regular Bitcoin purchases, while new Bitcoin treasury companies are emerging globally. The hosts believe this institutional demand, combined with ETF inflows and the upcoming retail FOMO phase, sets up a perfect storm for Bitcoin's next major price movement. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone Resources https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-institutional-volume-hits-75-on-coinbase-new-btc-price-signal https://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOt Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Aug 13th, 2025: 121,781 USD | 104,400 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 909,881 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-222 Music Credits Jawbone Horizons of Hope Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 221 - Joinstr 1:00:16

14 weeks тому1:00:16

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In this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into Joinster, a revolutionary decentralized CoinJoin implementation that leverages Nostr technology to address Bitcoin's privacy challenges. With major privacy services like ZKSnacks and Samourai shutting down recently, the Bitcoin community has been searching for viable alternatives, and Joinster emerges as a promising solution. The hosts cover both CoinJoin fundamentals for newcomers and dive into the technical details for more advanced listeners. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cypherpunk Not Dead” by Electrobadour Resources https://docs.joinstr.xyz https://joinstr.xyz https://electrum.org/ https://github.com/JoinMarket-Org/joinmarket-clientserver https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinJoin Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Aug 6th, 2025: 115,550 USD | 99,120 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 908,896 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-221 Music Credits Electrobadour Cypherpunk Not Dead Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 220 - Summer Bitcoin Backup Project 1:09:03

15 weeks тому1:09:03

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In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle one of Bitcoin's most critical aspects: proper seed phrase backup strategies. They explore various backup methods from basic pen-and-paper solutions to advanced metal stamping and creative approaches like hiding seed phrases in books. The hosts discuss essential security practices including backup redundancy, geographic distribution, inheritance planning, and advanced setups like multisig and Shamir's secret sharing. They also cover common costly mistakes, from digital storage mishaps to house fires, emphasizing why summer is the perfect time to audit and upgrade your backup systems based on your Bitcoin holdings. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cyperpunks Not Dead” by Electrobadour . Resources https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/bip-0039-wordlists.md Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording August 1st, 2025: 117,800 USD | 102,490 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 907,847 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-220 Music Credits Electrobadour Cyperpunks Not Dead Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 219 - Is Your Bitcoin Safe? 40:56

16 weeks тому40:56

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In this episode, host McIntosh explores the question "Is your bitcoin safe?" through an interview with Andreas, the creator of Bitcoin Safe, an open-source desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on savings and security. Unlike mobile wallets designed for daily spending, Bitcoin Safe requires hardware signers for all mainnet transactions and specializes in multi-signature wallet setups. Andreas emphasizes that real Bitcoin savings should be slow and deliberate, with multiple verification steps, rather than fast and convenient like mobile payment apps. So join us for this great conversation that could help you secure your future. Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by Ainsley Costello Resources https://bitcoin-safe.org https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/bitcoin-safe/ Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording July 26th, 2025: 118,054 USD | 101,801 EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 907,193 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-219 Music Credits Ainsley Costello Cherry on Top Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at mcintosh@satoshis-plebs.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech . His mastodon handle is @mcintosh@podcastindex.social and his Nostr . Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr . Kenshin’s email is kenshin@satoshis-plebs.com. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr . We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!…

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Episode 218 - Ready for a Million Dollar Bitcoin? 36:30

17 weeks тому36:30