Stephan Livera Podcast

Mar 27 2025 649 ep. 63 mins 2.7k
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Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. Leading names in the world of Bitcoin join the show to share their insights, whether they are developers, CEOs, economists, authors, analysts and more.

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DMND: The First Full SV2 Mining Pool with Alejandro de la Torre | SLP649

Mar 27 2025 59 mins  
In this episode, Alejandro de la Torre, CEO and founder of Demand Pool, discusses the launch of their new Stratum V2 mining pool. Alejandro explains the importance of decentralization in Bitcoin mining, the risks associated with traditional mining pools, and how Demand Pool aims to create a fair and transparent system for miners. The conversation covers the differences between payo

There is no cycle with Checkmate | SLP648

Mar 26 2025 61 mins  
Stephan Livera and James Check discuss the evolving dynamics of the Bitcoin market, emphasizing the shift from traditional market cycles to a more complex interplay of macroeconomic factors and investor behavior. They explore the impact of institutional investors and ETFs on market sentiment, the psychological aspects of trading, and the importance of on-chain metrics in understand

Mining Bitcoin vs. Buying Bitcoin with Mason Jappa | SLP647

Mar 25 2025 65 mins  
In this episode, Mason Jappa, CEO of Blockware Solutions, discusses the current state and future of Bitcoin mining, particularly in the U.S. He highlights recent regulatory clarity from the SEC, the evolving mining landscape, and the economic dynamics affecting miners. Mason emphasizes the importance of technology, liquidity, and strategic partnerships in successful mining operatio

Fixing Bitcoin Payment UX with Conor Okus and Stephen DeLorme | SLP646

Mar 22 2025 56 mins  
In this episode, Conor, Open Source product manager at Spiral & Stephen, Product Designer at Voltage & Co founder of ATL Bitlab join Stephan to discuss the current state of Bitcoin user experience, particularly focusing on payments and the challenges faced by users. They explore the comparison between Bitcoin and physical cash, the Western perspective on Bitcoin payments, a

Ark: Scaling Bitcoin Payments with Steven Roose | SLP645

Mar 21 2025 77 mins  
Stephan chats with Steven Roose, CEO of SecondBTC, about Ark, a new Layer 2 solution for Bitcoin that aims to simplify self-custodial payments. They discuss the challenges of onboarding new users to Bitcoin, the unique features of Ark compared to other solutions like Liquid and Cashu, and the importance of maintaining user control over funds. The conversation also touches on the re

Scaling Bitcoin with ZK Rollups with David Seroy and Sims | SLP644

Mar 13 2025 67 mins  
In this conversation with Stephan, David and Simanta discuss the implications of ZK Roll-ups for Bitcoin. They explore the benefits of ZK Roll-ups as a scaling solution, the trade-offs compared to other technologies like Lightning Network and sidechains, and the vision behind Alpen Labs. The discussion also touches on the mechanics of ZK Roll-ups, user experience, and the potential

Bitcoin Education & Adoption with Niftynei | SLP643

Mar 10 2025 55 mins  
Lisa, the founder of Base 58 and BTC++, discusses her focus on Bitcoin education and the growth of the Bitcoin++ conference series. She highlights the importance of building a global community of Bitcoin developers and the challenges of funding open-source projects. In this conversation, Lisa and Stephan discuss the evolving landscape of Bitcoin, focusing on decentralization in blo

Bitcoin-collateralized loans with Philipp Hoenisch | SLP642

Mar 05 2025 61 mins  
Stephan discusses the evolution of Bitcoin and the challenges of self-custody with Philip Hoenisch, co-founder of Lendasat. They explore the transition from traditional finance to on-chain solutions, the importance of self-custody, and the ideological divides within the Bitcoin community. Philipp shares his insight on the intricacies of Bitcoin lending, focusing on liquidation proc

The Bitcoin Strategy of Semler Scientific with Eric Semler | SLP641

Mar 04 2025 63 mins  
Eric Semler, chairman of Semler Scientific, shares his journey from being an investor in technology and media to adopting a Bitcoin treasury strategy for his company. He discusses the origins of Semler Scientific, the challenges faced in the healthcare sector, and how he became convinced of Bitcoin's potential as a store of value. Eric elaborates on the transition from personal

How Lightning Builders Can Improve Bitcoin Wallets with Nick Slaney | SLP640

Mar 03 2025 60 mins  
In this episode, Stephan speaks with Nick Slaney about the current state and future of the Lightning Network. They discuss the misconceptions surrounding Lightning adoption, the legal challenges faced by developers, and the opportunities for Lightning Service Providers (LSPs). Nick shares insights on hosted channels, liquidity management, and the user experience of Lightning, empha