Stephan Livera Podcast

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Kevin Loaec discuss the challenges and advancements in self-custody and multi-signature (multisig) wallets for businesses. They explore the reasons why many businesses are...

Stephan Livera and Kevin Cai dive into the Bitcoin spam debate, breaking down the different camps in the community, the line between consensus and policy, and how transaction filters, dust limits, and Libre Relay affect...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Carel Van Wyk discuss the evolution of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, focusing on the role of MoneyBadger in facilitating Bitcoin payments across South Africa. They explore the...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera interviews Gustavo Flores, the CEO and founder of Aureo, a Bitcoin startup in Mexico. They discuss Gustavo's journey in the Bitcoin space, the cultural differences he has observed...

In this episode, Kevin Hurley, CTO and co-founder of Lightspark, discusses the Layer 2 solution called Spark, which aims to enhance Bitcoin's scalability and user experience. He shares insights from his journey...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Matt McClintock delve into the complexities of wealth management in the context of Bitcoin, exploring the concept of the Sovereignty Paradox. They discuss the nuances of...

On Day 2 of Plan B Lugano, I sat down with Jack Mallers to discuss the rapid growth in the market for bitcoin collateralized loans, and with Chris Pavlovski on freedom technology and the state of free speech in the West...

Join me as I interview some of the leading voices that are building on Bitcoin - Philip Walton Bringing affordable energy to Africa, Value transfer over payments & Time2Build by Roy and how Arkade is enhancing Bitcoin’s...

In this episode, Stephan Livera discusses the latest developments in Bitcoin Core with The Charlatan, focusing on the significant updates in version 30, including the removal of the legacy wallet, preparations for the...

In this conversation, André Loja discusses the Free Madeira project, which aims to promote Bitcoin adoption through education and community engagement. He highlights the success of merchant adoption on the island, the...

In this episode, NVK, CEO of CoinKite, discusses the advancements in Bitcoin self-custody solutions, particularly focusing on the Coldcard wallet and its new spending policies. The conversation explores the challenges...

Stephan Livera interviews Prashanth, the CEO and founder of Bringin, a startup focused on providing seamless Bitcoin solutions for users in the Eurozone. Prashanth shares his journey into the Bitcoin space, the pain...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera discusses the RGB protocol with Anant and Federico, exploring its significance in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how RGB enables smart contracts on Bitcoin, the role of...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Jesse Myers discuss the current state and future of Bitcoin treasury companies, focusing on Smarter Web Company's strategies and performance. They explore the implications of...

In this conversation, Jungly discusses his work on P2Pool V2, a decentralized mining pool aimed at improving upon the limitations of the original P2Pool. He emphasizes the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin...

In this conversation, Shone Anstey, CEO of LQWD, discusses the evolution of his company from a Lightning Network service provider to a Bitcoin treasury company. He shares insights on the current state of the Bitcoin...

In this episode, Stephan Livera and Max K discuss the recent Baltic Honey Badger conference, highlighting the shift in focus from institutional adoption to innovative projects like Ark. They explore the workings of...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Calle discuss the critical importance of privacy in financial systems, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and eCash. They explore the evolution of privacy technology, the...

In this conversation, Andrew Poelstra discusses the recent launch of Simplicity on Liquid, a federated sidechain of Bitcoin. He explains the technical aspects of Liquid, its advantages, and how Simplicity serves as a...

In this episode, Stephan Livera and Calvin talk about Utreexo. They discuss the latest updates, including the publication of three BIPs related to Utreexo, which aim to improve the efficiency of Bitcoin nodes. The...

Stephan & Rod Roudi discuss the importance of building Bitcoin communities, the evolution of Bitcoin narratives, and the future of Bitcoin custody and treasury strategies. They explore the role of local meetups in...

In this episode, Jan Kotas discusses the growing Bitcoin community in Paraguay, the benefits of living there for digital nomads, and the tax advantages of Paraguayan residency. He shares insights on the local...

In this conversation, Stephan Livera and Kane McGukin discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin treasury companies, exploring the risks, potential failures, and the role of Bitcoin in financial services. They explore...

In this episode, Stephan Livera interviews Evan (VNPRC), the creator of HashPool, discussing the importance of decentralizing Bitcoin mining. They explore the current state of mining centralization, the risks it poses...

In this conversation, Albert Buu, founder and CEO of Neutron, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin and financial services in Vietnam. He highlights the changing regulatory landscape, the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin...