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Jimmy Song

Mining Pool Centralization and Bitcoin Governance Risk

Mining Pool Centralization and Bitcoin Governance Risk

The September 16, 2025 episode of TFTC features Jimmy Song explaining how a few mining pools construct most Bitcoin blocks, shifting power away from hashers. He explains how non-consensus changes can reshape incentives under concentration.

Bitcoin Transition: Overcoming Fiat Challenges

Bitcoin Transition: Overcoming Fiat Challenges

The March 23, 2025 episode of The Bitcoin Matrix featuring Jimmy Song explores how Fiat money’s systemic distortions—such as rent seeking and devalued social bonds—undermine traditional savings, while Bitcoin emerges as a resilient alternative.

The Problem of Political Authority: Bitcoin’s Role in Redefining Power Structures

The Problem of Political Authority: Bitcoin’s Role in Redefining Power Structures

The October 18, 2024 episode of the What is Money Show features Jimmy Song discussing various aspects of political authority, the legitimacy of governments, and the deeper moral and economic implications of fiat money.