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Jimmy Song

Bitcoin Governance, Ossification, and the Politics of Soft Forks

Bitcoin Governance, Ossification, and the Politics of Soft Forks

The February 06, 2026 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast features Jimmy Song arguing that Bitcoin’s long-term risks stem less from price crashes and more from governance errors at the consensus layer.

Policy vs Consensus: Lessons from the Core v30 and Knots Debate

Policy vs Consensus: Lessons from the Core v30 and Knots Debate

The October 16, 2025 episode of Tone Vays Podcast features Adam Back and Jimmy Song examining how Bitcoin Core v30 aligns relay policy with network behavior.

Bitcoin Governance, Relay Policy, and Scaling UX

Bitcoin Governance, Relay Policy, and Scaling UX

The September 28, 2025 episode of the Bitcoin Marketing Podcast features Jimmy Song dissecting how governance norms, miner incentives, and relay policies shape what enters blocks.

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.

Bitcoin Privacy and Scalability: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

Bitcoin Privacy and Scalability: Navigating Challenges and Seizing Opportunities

The September 7, 2024 'Why are We Bullish' discussion on the BTC Sessions podcast covered the evolving landscape of Bitcoin privacy tools, the potential of Layer 2 (L2) scalability solutions, and the impact of macroeconomic policies on Bitcoin.