Bitcoin Governance Reality, Payment Pragmatics, and Vault Security
The October 10, 2025 episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast features NVK arguing that Bitcoin’s governance is rule-bound “anarchy” where economic settlement, not headcounts, shapes outcomes.
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Bitcoin Core Governance Rift & Miner Incentives
The July 09, 2025 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals features NVK exploring whether fee growth and price appreciation can replace shrinking block subsidies. He contends that a policy clash over the 83-byte OP_RETURN cap exposes how Bitcoin Core’s dominance shapes unwritten governance rules.
Taplocks, Policy-Signer Wallets & the Anchor Era
The April 23, 2025 episode of the Bitcoin Review Podcast with host NVK, and guests Rob Hamilton and Rijndael, highlighting some OPNEXT conference takeaways.
Strengthening Bitcoin’s Future: AI, Hardware Security, and Decentralized Innovation
The November 6, 2024 episode of the Bitcoin Fundamentals podcast features NVK discussing Bitcoin’s evolving landscape, emphasizing the importance of privacy-first AI, secure hardware for self-custody, and decentralized platforms like Nostr.
Navigating Bitcoin Security: Nostr Integration and SGX Exploits
The August 27, 2024 Bitcoin Review podcast delves into the latest developments and vulnerabilities in the Bitcoin ecosystem. A key focus was on the integration of Fountain Podcasting 2.0 with Nostr, enhancing social interactions within the podcasting space.
Implications of AI in a Surveillance Technocracy and Bitcoin Integration
NVK, in his discussion on the July 12, 2024 podcast "What Bitcoin Did," examines the pervasive influence of AI in modern society and its implications for privacy and surveillance.