Bitcoin as Discrete Time: Physics, Entropy, and Quantum Risk
The February 11, 2026 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals features Jeff Booth, Jack, and Nick presenting a paper that treats Bitcoin as a physical process producing discrete units of time.
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Lightning’s Bid to Capture Stablecoins and Foreign Exchange Settlement
The February 16, 2026 episode of the TFTC podcast features Jesse Shrader of Amboss arguing that the Lightning Network, combined with Taproot assets, can support stablecoins, decentralized exchange, and even segments of the $9.7 trillion daily foreign exchange market.
AI Acceleration, Software Repricing, and Bitcoin’s Structural Crossroads
The February 15, 2026 episode of the Jordi Visser Podcast features Jordi arguing that AI has entered a recursive self-improvement phase that is structurally undermining SaaS, hyperscalers, and overowned growth equities.
Institutional Bitcoin, Retirement Rails, and Financialization Risk
The February 13, 2026 episode of the Tim Kotzman Podcast features Chris Kline discussing how Bitcoin’s maturation into institutional portfolios is reshaping retirement strategy, product design, and risk management.
Stablecoins, Sovereign Balance Sheets, and the API Reset of Banking
The February 10, 2026 episode of the Final Settlement Podcast features a panel discussion examining Tether’s evolving balance sheet strategy, the rise of regulated banking charters for digital asset firms, and the acceleration of stablecoin payment rails.
Bitcoin ETF Options and the New Volatility Regime
The February 10, 2026 episode of the Archie Podcast features Jeff Park explaining how Bitcoin’s recent volatility reflects ETF-driven derivatives positioning rather than a single Bitcoin-native failure.
Bitcoin Mining, Grid Flexibility, and the AI Power Surge
The February 09, 2026 episode of Bitcoin for Millennials features Adam Swick explaining how Bitcoin mining can function as a rapidly interruptible electricity load that supports grid stability and improves the economics of energy infrastructure.