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Power-Law Adoption, Custody, and Policy Tradeoffs

Power-Law Adoption, Custody, and Policy Tradeoffs

The October 02, 2025 episode of Bitcoin for Millennials features Pius Sprenger outlining how post-2008 distortions continue to channel demand toward non-sovereign money and why Bitcoin’s fundamental risk falls as network scale grows.

Bitcoin Governance, Layers, and Energy Markets

Bitcoin Governance, Layers, and Energy Markets

The March 31, 2021 episode of the Lex Fridman Podcast features Nic Carter outlining Bitcoin’s small-block ethos, layered scaling, and conservative upgrade governance.

From Grassroots Pilots to Policy: Enterprise Rails and Circular Economies on Bitcoin

From Grassroots Pilots to Policy: Enterprise Rails and Circular Economies on Bitcoin

The October 01, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Politics features Jeremy Almond outlining a two-track approach that links enterprise B2B payments to measurable local use.

Bitcoin vs Gold: Sound Money, Custody Trade-offs, and System Integration

Bitcoin vs Gold: Sound Money, Custody Trade-offs, and System Integration

The October 02, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Edge with Paula features Nav Singh analyzing Bitcoin’s monetary design versus gold and fiat.

From HODL to Use: Mining, Energy Integration, and Education

From HODL to Use: Mining, Energy Integration, and Education

The October 02, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr Podcast features Kristian Csepcsar explaining why Bitcoin’s resilience depends on use, not holding alone.

Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals

Deferred Sales Trusts for Bitcoin: Mechanics, Risks, and Policy Signals

The October 02, 2025 episode of Abundant Mines features Brett Swarts explaining how Deferred Sales Trusts (DSTs) use IRC §453 installment sales to defer capital gains on appreciated assets, including Bitcoin.

Bitcoin-Backed Credit and the Rise of Self-Custody Finance

Bitcoin-Backed Credit and the Rise of Self-Custody Finance

The October 02, 2025 episode of Supply Shock features Shehzan Maredia outlining a self-custody approach to collateralized dollar credit and everyday spend.