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Murray Rudd

Nova Scotia

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

Operation Chokepoint 2.0: The Federal Assault on Crypto Innovation

In the October 3, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia Bank, discusses the Federal Reserve's Operation Chokepoint 2.0 and the Biden Administration’s regulatory actions against the crypto industry.

Bitcoin ETFs: Institutional Adoption, Risks, and the Future of Self-Custody

Bitcoin ETFs: Institutional Adoption, Risks, and the Future of Self-Custody

In the September 30, 2024 episode of Bitcoin for Millenials, Thomas Fahrer discusses the implications of Bitcoin ETFs on price manipulation and institutional adoption. He points out that concerns linger about how these institutions might influence price movements.

HeatBit: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining for the Smart Home

HeatBit: Decentralizing Bitcoin Mining for the Smart Home

In the August 12, 2023 episode of Blue Collar Bitcoin, Alex Busarov, co-founder of HeatBit, discusses the integration of Bitcoin mining with home heating, providing a dual-purpose energy solution.

Empowering Survivors Through Bitcoin: Financial Autonomy and the Path to Recovery

Empowering Survivors Through Bitcoin: Financial Autonomy and the Path to Recovery

In the July 10, 2023 episode of the What Bitcoin Did features Linda Parker and Maddison Clyne discussing the increasing rates of domestic violence against women and how financial abuse plays a critical role in trapping victims in abusive relationships.

Building the Future: Educating the Next 10k Bitcoin Developers

Building the Future: Educating the Next 10k Bitcoin Developers

The August 4, 2023 episode of Built on Bitcoin features Lisa Neigut, co-founder of Base58, and centers on the acute shortage of Bitcoin developers and the importance of educating the next generation of Bitcoin technologists.

Bitcoin’s Energy Use Revealed: Insights from Nonce Analysis

Bitcoin’s Energy Use Revealed: Insights from Nonce Analysis

In the July 11, 2023 episode of The Mining Pod, Karim Helmy explains how nonce, a crucial part of the Bitcoin proof of work process, helps determine the energy footprint of the Bitcoin network.

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

19 Benefits of Bitcoin That Most People Have Never Heard About

In the September 12, 2024 episode of The Bitcoin Layer, Nik Bhatia lays out 19 overlooked benefits of Bitcoin, focusing on its far-reaching human impact beyond financial speculation.