👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 251st (and last) episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 251: Where Do We Go From Here? For the final episode of Satoshi’s Plebs, @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh reflect on the journey of the show, their enduring conviction in Bitcoin, and the reality that life, work, and new ventures have made it impossible to keep the podcast going at the level it deserves. They talk about the current Bitcoin landscape, from falling hash rate and mining companies pivoting to AI, to renewed ETF activity and the growing role of Bitcoin in global trade. Throughout it all, their message stays the same: Bitcoin remains a long-term savings technology, and their belief in it has only grown stronger. The heart of the episode is the goodbye. They share that ending the show is not a step away from Bitcoin, but a necessary choice as they pour their time into new projects, including Arx Labs and a new AI-focused podcast, The AI Strategy Show, launching April 30. They thank listeners for the support, the boosts, the time, and the sense of community that made the podcast special. It is a warm, grateful closing to a show that became much more than just a weekly Bitcoin conversation. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording April 14, 2026: 74,500 $USD | 63,250 €EUR Block Height 945,078 News and Notes

Arx Labs

Arx Labs builds practical AI systems, operator tooling, and specialized autonomous workflows.

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👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 250th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 250: Celebration!!! Episode 250 of Satoshi’s Plebs is a milestone show and a bit of a release party, as @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh pull back the curtain on a new AI-focused business venture: Arx Labs. The conversation centers on the opportunity they see in bringing practical, managed AI agents to small and medium-sized businesses in a way that is simple, affordable, and actually usable for non-technical people. They also reflect on the current state of open-source AI tooling, the fast-moving nature of the market, and why this moment feels like the right time to start building. Along the way, the episode keeps the familiar Satoshi’s Plebs spirit, with some Bitcoin housekeeping, a nod to listener support, and a reminder that Bitcoin and innovation still go hand in hand. Even though it is a shorter episode, it feels like an important one: part celebration, part announcement, and part encouragement for listeners to keep stacking sats, keep building, and take advantage of the new tools now becoming available. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 31, 2026: 67,920 USD | 58,640€EUR Block Height 943,098 News and Notes

Arx Labs

Arx Labs builds practical AI systems, operator tooling, and specialized autonomous workflows.

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👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 249th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 249: Building with Bitcoin: If You Started a Business Today In this episode @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh talk through what it actually looks like to start building a business from scratch in a world shaped by both Bitcoin and AI. The conversation stays practical and grounded, covering the excitement of new ideas, the frustration of getting tools and workflows to behave reliably, and the reality that building something useful is usually messier and slower than people like to admit. They also dig into the bigger picture of what kinds of businesses might make sense going forward, especially ones built around Bitcoin payments, Lightning, sovereignty, and automation. Along the way, they reflect on common reasons Bitcoin-focused projects struggle, why user experience still matters, and how AI may lower the barrier for individuals and small teams to launch real products. The result is a thoughtful discussion about opportunity, timing, and what it takes to turn an idea into something sustainable. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 24, 2026: 69,300 $USD | 59,800 €EUR Block Height 942,036 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-249 Music Credits Jaded Jester - Nothing Left to Say #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

Sending you everything I have left in my wallet. Sorry it’s not a lot. A note of encouragement about ai agents. Don’t sleep on them. I’m putting the very finishing touches of my first real skill for the bots I’m building. The show producer bot builds notes based on my topic idea. The researcher bot gathers the stats - it’s a bitcoin podcast so we mention a dozen or so different ones in an episode. All merged and posted in a private git repo that my cohost and I pull from for show prep. It’s early. Bots have flaws but this will be a huge part of ai. Next up is my coding bot Steve ( as in the Woz … ). Go podcasting!!! McIntosh https://fountain.fm/episode/zvF1hqp7ye6XHmWTFuHy View quoted note →

👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 248th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 248: Bitcoin for Merchants: Getting Started with Settlement Rails In this episode of Satoshi’s Plebs @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh explore how Bitcoin is reshaping the payment landscape for merchants and consumers, focusing on the concept of “settlement rails” and what happens behind the scenes when money moves. They break down traditional systems like credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers—highlighting fees, delays, intermediaries, and chargebacks—before contrasting them with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network, where transactions can be faster, cheaper, and final. The conversation makes a compelling case for why merchants should care, from reducing fees to gaining more control over their revenue. Along the way, the hosts share practical insights on getting started with Bitcoin as a business, including custodial vs. self-custodial setups, tools like BTCPay Server, and real-world tradeoffs like volatility, UX challenges, and accounting hurdles. They also touch on broader themes like financial sovereignty, the evolving role of AI in their workflows, and the importance of education and adoption at the local merchant level. The episode blends technical depth with real-world perspective, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to bring Bitcoin into everyday commerce. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 17, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 941,041 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-248 Music Credits Jaded Jester - Nothing Left to Say #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

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👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 247th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 247: Bitcoin Milestones & Cypherpunk Roots This week @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh reflect on a major Bitcoin milestone and use it as a jumping-off point for a broader conversation about where Bitcoin came from and why its foundations still matter. Along the way, they mix in some personal updates, thoughts on technology, and the bigger picture of how digital tools are changing the way we live and work. The discussion then turns to the Cypherpunk Manifesto and the lasting importance of privacy, encryption, and individual freedom in an increasingly digital world. The episode connects those earlier ideas to Bitcoin today, exploring how questions of money, privacy, and control remain just as relevant now as ever. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 10, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EUR Block Height at Time of Recording 940,146 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-247 Music Credits Jaded Jester - Nothing Left to Say #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 246th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 246: Stacking Sats in the Bear: Build, Don’t Bleed This week @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh check in and talk about navigating the bear market with a clear head—how to think about volatility, keep perspective, and stay focused on stacking and building instead of stressing over day-to-day price swings. They also touch on how Bitcoin has been behaving in broader markets and why that doesn’t necessarily change the long-term thesis. They wrap with a few updates from the week, some thoughts on where tech and privacy are heading, and the usual network stats before closing out with a music pick and a reminder to stay humble and keep stacking. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 3, 2026: 68,500 USD | 59,100 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 939,170 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-246 Music Credits Nope - Tick Tock Next Block -

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GM Nostr! Unfortunately we will not be posting an episode this week. We will be back with you next Thursday! Have a great week and keep DCAing those cheap sats 🧡 @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh

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👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 243rd episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 243: Multisig: Don’t Trust Yourself With One Key This week @Kenshin 🥷 and @McIntosh break down Bitcoin multisig: what it is, why it exists, and how it reduces single points of failure in self-custody. They walk through common setups (1-of-2, 2-of-2, 2-of-3, 3-of-5), why complexity is both a feature and a risk, and best practices like geographic distribution, avoiding single-vendor signer risk, and testing recovery before you commit meaningful funds. The guys also touch on the rise of AI “agent” tooling (and why you should be careful with security/permissions), then close with market/news items including Helix mixer seizure headlines, state-level Bitcoin reserve chatter, current BTC price levels, and mining stats (difficulty adjustment / blocks behind). 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Feb 3rd, 2026: $74,790 USD | 63,500 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 934,890 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-243 Music Credits Joe Martin - Empty Passenger Seat #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 242nd episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 242: Bitcoin is for the Unbanked: When Banks Fail, Bitcoin Works In Episode 242 of Satoshi’s Plebs, @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh talk through how Bitcoin serves the unbanked—people with little or no access to traditional banking due to geography, documentation, KYC/AML barriers, profit-driven gatekeeping, political targeting, and capital controls. They frame Bitcoin’s core advantage as permissionless access: it doesn’t care who you are or where you live—only whether you control your keys. They keep it honest by covering the hurdles too: education, infrastructure, custody risks, and volatility. The episode closes with a dignity-focused point: giving someone in a remote village the ability to securely save and transact can change their long-term outlook and put them on a more level playing field globally. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Jan 28th, 2026: $88,981 USD | 74,466 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 934,115 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-241 Music Credits Joe Martin - Empty Passenger Seat #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 241st episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 241: Do You Have a Long Term View? Episode 241 is a “look back to look forward” kind of conversation: @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh talk through a rough week, the grind of finishing projects, and the mental toll of doom-and-gloom news cycles—then deliberately pivot to a more optimistic, long-term lens. McIntosh also shares early progress on a new open-source side project: a Nostr-powered, end-to-end encrypted “email-like” messaging concept that adds tiny Satoshi payments to discourage spam and compensate the servers relaying/storing messages. From there, the episode zooms out into Bitcoin perspective. Using their own episode archive as a timeline, they revisit key moments from 2021–2022 to underline the core message: ignore the panic, keep a low time preference, and DCA—especially when sentiment is bleak. They close with the usual metrics (price, market caps, hash rate/difficulty notes, halving countdown), a listener boost, and a reminder to support the show via value-for-value and reviews. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Jan 20th, 2026: $89,800 USD | 76,500 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 933,128 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-241 Music Credits Joe Martin - Empty Passenger Seat #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

👋 Hello Nostr 💜, the 240th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 240: Still Running Bitcoin Episode 240 is a wide-ranging catch-up that turns into a love letter to “running Bitcoin”. @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh swap life updates (including Kenshin’s push to launch a new project and McIntosh’s experiments with ChatGPT/Codex), then McIntosh shares a big workflow win: an automated script that pulls episode data straight from the RSS feed to generate the show’s episode pages—turning a manual, repetitive task into a quick, repeatable process. From there, the conversation pivots into Bitcoin history and self-sovereignty, using Hal Finney’s famous “Running Bitcoin” post as the jumping-off point. They break down why nodes matter, what it means to run one (including Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Electrum indexing, and Tor vs. clearnet), and compare their own setups—StartOS, DIY server setups, and newer projects like Nirvati/Yantra. They close with news and notes on Europe’s push toward a digital euro and tightening “travel rule” compliance, plus examples of Bitcoin and decentralized communication tools being used amid censorship and unrest—reinforcing the episode’s core theme: running your own infrastructure is how you reclaim privacy, resilience, and freedom. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Jan 13th, 2025: $94,180 USD | 80,800 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 932,159 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-240 Music Credits Joe Martin - Empty Passenger Seat #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

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👋 GM Nostr 💜, the 239th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 239: 2026 Outlook: Bear Market or Bull Run? In this first episode for 2026, @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh return after a two-week holiday break to discuss their predictions for 2026. They commemorate the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s Genesis block (January 3, 2009) and discuss the upcoming anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction to Hal Finney. Kenshin surprises by flipping bullish for 2026 despite his previous bearish stance, while both hosts share personal goals including potential career changes. They cover Bitcoin Core bugs, Ledger security breaches, and debate whether the four-year cycle pattern will finally break. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Jan 6th, 2025: $91,180 USD | 78,000 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 931,313 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-239 Music Credits My Favorite Band - Racer Wide Number Two #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs

👋 GM & Merry Christmas Nostr 🎄💜, the 238rd episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 238: Were We Wrong About Bitcoin in 2025? In this year-end review episode, we ( @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh ) take an honest look at our 2025 predictions and how they held up against reality. Bitcoin started the year around $94k with high expectations, hit $122k in October, but closed near $87k - not quite the moonshot we anticipated. The institutional adoption we were excited about brought mixed results, with Wall Street playing their own games rather than simply pumping the price. We reflect on what went right and wrong this year - from the disappointing lack of meaningful progress on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to the continued regulatory challenges in Europe. Despite missing our price targets, the fundamentals remain strong and adoption continues to grow. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Dec 23rd, 2025: $87,770 USD | 74,450 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 929,162 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-238 Music Credits The Top Hats Orchestra - Nut Cracker Suite The Top Hats Orchestra - Let It Snow #Bitcoin #podcast #v4v #value4value #GM #GN #Nostr #plebchain #plebs #grownostr #satoshisplebs #christmas2025 #christmas #merrychristmas #xmas #xmas2025 #yearinreview

👋 GM Nostr 💜, the 237th episode of Satoshi’s Plebs podcast is out now! Episode 237: The Fed’s Chairman Speaks - Does Bitcoin Care? In this episode of Satoshi's Plebs, @Kenshin 🥷 & @McIntosh discuss the IMF's influence over El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption, exploring how international financial institutions exert control over sovereign nations through monetary policy. The conversation expands to examine France's ongoing monetary colonialism in Africa through the CFA franc system, and how organizations like the IMF enable economic control over developing nations. The hosts also debate different forms of governance, from monarchies to democracies, and their long-term impacts on nations and families. Along the way, they cover personal updates including Kenshin's unexpected ban from Claude AI, mining developments in China, Japan's massive stimulus budget, and various Bitcoin ecosystem updates. 🔊 Listen and boost us on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/Ad0jCESW2B7R17uDQ1ki 🎧 Listen on your favourite app: https://episodes.fm/1582341312 📜 See our back catalogue: satoshis-plebs.com/episodes Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording Dec 17th, 2025: $85,700 USD | 72,990 Euro Block Height at Time of Recording 928,310 Episode Page https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-237 News and Resources https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-passes-118-billion-extra-budget-fund-its-biggest-post-covid-stimulus-2025-12-16/

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BTC mining fell by between 6% and 8%, after Chinese mining farms started shutting down their operations.

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