the rise of bitcoin banks with @npub190dy...09r3 of @npub1gal0...z3t2

Interesting scenarios on bitcoin blockchain hitting 1TB and 2TB by @OrangeSurf for @npub18d4r...6lt3 see full report here

mempool research

Block Size Report

A data driven analysis of the bitcoin block size, revealing how growth was partially constrained by miner policy and Bitcoin Core defaults.

With bitcoin on chain transactions this cheap, arguably the bottleneck to adoption is not a technical one, it's economic.

plan b el Salvador starting soon!

Bitcoin will demonetise housing and change the nature of the property ponzi. So in 2025 where there are still a lot of people who think rental property investment is a good idea, aren't they effectively holding the bag? Isn't it more efficient to rent a place, let them own the demonetising asset, and they pay for the substantial maintenance, take on depreciation and other risks - while you HODL on?

Bullish on what @Breez ⚡️ are doing "Over 40 apps have already implemented our SDK in production or beta since we launched it less than 18 months ago. Collectively, ~1.5 million users now have access to self-custodial, peer-to-peer bitcoin payments through these apps." https://medium.com/breez-technology/breez-has-been-building-momentum-and-were-just-getting-started-06cf97c272ab

Many governments will go through the same mistakes that individuals and businesses made over the years: - shitcoining - thinking they have to mine - not being serious about accumulation and self custody of bitcoin

If you can drive, you can self custody bitcoin! Check out my latest with @N here https://stephanlivera.com/episode/629/

There's a perception that bitcoiners are financial doomers. The truth is that bitcoiners see the corruption of a fiat inflationary system. It seeps into our societies, corroding our moral values and our economies. Bitcoin is a positive way out.

getting started at bitcoin mena and caught up with @UNCLE ROCKSTAR. can't outdress the rockstar!

My latest episode on Bitcoin, the power law, and how to think about Microstrategy's strategy with Sina from 21st Capital https://stephanlivera.com/episode/619/

My latest episode with Joe Quirk on Seasteading. We chat about the common questions people have, and also how far it has come in recent years. Joe's a great and compelling speaker, check him out! https://stephanlivera.com/episode/617/

My latest episode of interviews while at PlanB Forum in Lugano is out! Including interviews with @jimmysong @npub17u5d...t4tp @BTC Sessions Luke Dashjr Dennis Porter and John Carvalho https://stephanlivera.com/episode/612/

Some bitcoiners need a reality check - Bitcoin will not let you transcend politics! See my latest for @Bitcoin Magazine here

Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Won't Let You Transcend Politics

Bitcoin is not an escape hatch to stop caring about the political process.

After a long and choppy bull-crab market, Dr. Ross notes that the bull market is here! @Dr. Jeff founder, Vailshire Capital Management, joins me to discuss the ongoing sentiment in the markets, global liquidity, pitfalls and opportunities of this bull cycle, holistic living and more! https://stephanlivera.com/episode/606/

Bitcoin: On the Way to $400K? with Andrew Edstrom SLP605 Andrew rejoins me to discuss government debt levels, retirement planning on Bitcoin, price modeling, risks of leverage, yield on Bitcoin and more. https://stephanlivera.com/episode/605/

Can a Decentralized US become a reality? Ryan McMaken explains

Is it wrong to take a fiat loan from someone to buy bitcoin and take advantage of someone's information asymmetry? @npub1hxwm...40pf explains his thoughts

@npub139nl...kwf4 of @River joins me to talk about Bitcoin Custody and Proof of Reserves. Will more Bitcoiners expect Proof of Reserves from their exchanges and custodians? https://stephanlivera.com/episode/604/

You can have credit in a full reserve banking system, but it'll be very different to how credit works today. Credit as it is today is fiat subsidised and backed. So it is artificially cheaper, it causes the boom-bust cycle, and it rewards insiders.