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Quantum Risk and the Politics of Unmigrated Bitcoin

Quantum Risk and the Politics of Unmigrated Bitcoin

The January 18, 2026 episode of Unchained features Alex Pruden arguing that a cryptographically relevant quantum computer could enable private-key recovery from exposed public keys, creating a hard security deadline for Bitcoin.

Relay Policy, Not Consensus: Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN Debate

Relay Policy, Not Consensus: Bitcoin’s OP_RETURN Debate

The October 07, 2025 episode of the Unchained Pod features Adam Back and Chris Guida debating whether relaxing OP_RETURN relay limits is prudent.

Volatility-First Treasury: Inside Twenty One Capital’s Bitcoin Strategy

Volatility-First Treasury: Inside Twenty One Capital’s Bitcoin Strategy

The April 29, 2025 episode of the Unchained podcast features Jeff Park and Mark Palmer examining Twenty One Capital, a pure-play Bitcoin holding company backed by Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald.

Bitcoin & AI: Shaping Decentralized Futures

Bitcoin & AI: Shaping Decentralized Futures

The March 18, 2025 Unchained podcast with Drew D’Agostino, founder of Crystal, explores how a Bitcoin treasury strategy transformed an AI-focused business, fostering disciplined capital management and operational resilience.

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

Silvergate and the Evolving Bitcoin Banking Regulatory Outlook

The February 07, 2025 episode of Unchained features Mike Lempres, former chairman of Silvergate Bank, explaining how opaque regulatory actions and abrupt policy shifts have forced Bitcoin banks to adopt unconventional liquidity and compliance strategies.

Bitcoin’s Institutional Future: Energy-Backed Scarcity, Market Dominance, and Geopolitical Implications

Bitcoin’s Institutional Future: Energy-Backed Scarcity, Market Dominance, and Geopolitical Implications

The December 3, 2024 episode of the Unchained podcast features market analyst Willie Woo discussing Bitcoin’s evolving role as a strategic global asset, driven by institutional adoption, energy-backed scarcity, and long-term adoption prospects.

Paul Atkins’ Nomination as SEC Chair: Paving the Way for U.S. Digital Asset Reform

Paul Atkins’ Nomination as SEC Chair: Paving the Way for U.S. Digital Asset Reform

The December 6, 2024 episode of the Unchained podcast features Cody Carbone discussing the implications of Paul Atkins' nomination as SEC Chair under President Trump.