
Bitguide - The Open Bitcoin University (EN)
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Bitguide - The Open Bitcoin University (EN)Oct 21, 2023

TECH02 - Non-custodial Wallets (BG#21)
In the second lecture of TECH course, RK talks about non-custodial wallets, the difference between hard and cold wallets, and the risks and benefits of having a non-custodial wallet.
00:00 - Intro
01:39 - Private wallet definition
04:44 - How private wallets work
17:32 - Types of private wallets
28:16 - Trade-offs
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ECON02 - Monetary History (BG#19)
In the second lecture of ECON course, Sina talks about the history of money from livestock to modern coinage. 00:00 - intro 01:33 - livestock 02:48 - grains 04:56 - collectibles 11:01 - base metals 15:29 - modern coinage --------------------------------------------------------------------
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TECH01 - Custody Methods for Bitcoin (BG#20)
This is the first lesson from RK's TECH series. In this lecture, he talks about custodian wallets, their risks and their probable benefits. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow us using the links below: Nostr: npub1as5v2y7z8lhtad3jx04u2cj4u4j82565h0twh2avkzsyntrzhz0qankkzd Nostr NIP5: bitguide@getalby.com https://t.me/SatoshiSchool https://www.bitguide.io/ https://twitter.com/Bitguide_io https://www.clubhouse.com/club/bitguide --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consider supporting us by streaming sats or sending boosts on podcasting 2.0 applications, such as Fountain, Breez, and Podverse. Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/ Breeze: https://breez.technology/ Podverse: https://podverse.fm/

ECON01 - What Is Money? (BG#18)
This is the first lesson from Sina's short course on economics. In ECON01, he talks about the emergence of money, its evolution throughout history, and the features of good money.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Outline
02:21 - Caveman Economy
07:46 - Barter
18:34 - Emergence of Money
28:55 - Emergence of Credit
36:42 - Features of Good Money
45:49 The Cantillon Effect
55:54 - Stock to Flow
01:02:40 - Next Courses Overview
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BG#17 - Monetary Policy, Systemic Inequality & the Sly Round-About Way to Fix it with Ulric Pattillo
Ulric Pattillo is a writer and a Bitcoin advocate in the US. In this conversation, we talk about our recent substack article on how monetary policy produces systemic inequality. Here is the full article: https://bitguide.substack.com/p/monetary-policy-systemic-inequality
00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Ulric's background
13:00 - The Article
21:31 - Macroeconomic Mindset
29:15 - Policy Pendulum Crushing the Little Guy
35:40 - COVID's Billionaire Boom
45:00 - Finance Opacity vs. Bitcoin Transparency
51:20 - Bitcoin Game Theory
59:00 - Final Remarks
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Declaration of Monetary Independence: https://declarationofmonetaryindependence.org/
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BG#16 - Bitcoin & Liberty in Poland with Tomek K
Tomek K is a libertarian activist and Bitcoin educator in Poland. In this conversation, we talk libertarianism, Bitcoin, and the events around Bitcoin in Poland. 00:00 - intro 02:45 - Tomek's background 04:58 - Liberty 09:58 - Bitcoin and liberty 15:55 - Why libertarians don't get Bitcoin 19:59 - What is libertarianism 25:54 - characteristics of a good government 30:53 - Bitcoin as a technology to change minds 52:45 - Polish Bitcoin & freedom events and venues ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tomek's Twitter: https://twitter.com/itsTomekK Center for Capitalism - Poland: https://centrumkapitalizmu.pl/ Bitcoin Film Fest: https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/ Polish 21 Telegram channel: https://t.me/DwadziesciaJeden ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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BG#15 - Ark deep-dive with moonsettler
This episdoe is a slightly-abridged version of deep-dive discussion on Ark with moonsettler on Twitter.
Here's the link to the full space: https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1DXxyveDnyVKM?s=20
00:00 - Intro
04:11 - Chaumian e-cash mints
06:12 - the Ark's genesis
9:01 - Lightning's limitations
15:53 - Ark and Lightning compatibility
24:18 - the risk of dust amounts getting stuck
33:03 - fees on Ark
41:16 - OP_CTV
45:44 - How CTV works
49:06 - difference between CTV and covenants in general
52:58 - pegging in and out mechanisms
58:09 - how vulnerable are ASPs
1:02:48 - interoperability between Ark on the mainchain and Ark on Liquid
1:06:06 - Getting on Ark (uplifting)
1:16:49 - getting off Ark
1:52:19 - Are Ark and hardware wallets interoperable?
1:58:52 - watchtowers equivalent in Ark
02:10:27 - multi-party payments
02:12:03 - onchain presence in Ark vs. Lightning
02:16:16 - advantages of size for ASPs
02:22:01 - high fees motivating Ark implementations
02:26:23 - Ark's state of development
02:36:47 - risk of centralization
02:49:27 - Ark vs. Liquid comparison
02:51:51 - privacy nuances
02:57:34 - the tarpit concept
03:09:23 - Concluding thoughts
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BG#14_Bitcoin & Pleb Culture. Interview with Phil (Coinicarus)
In this episode, we interview Phil, a prolific contributor to the Bitcoin space and the pleb movement. Up until recently he was producing the Simply Bitcoin Show. We talk about his background, experience at SB, his views on the bitcoin culture and the pleb movement, and his future plans.
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BG#13_Is a global reset upon us? With Stack Hödler
In this episode, we interview Stack Hödler, a private investor from the Swiss alps.
He goes with RK through his thoughts on the current currency war environment, the reaction of the central banks, his ultimate thesis on how things will likely unfold, and his personal investment allocation.
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BG#12_Quantitative Easing: What is it after all?
In this episode, we focus on Quantitative Easing (QE). We discuss what exactly happens when the Federal Reserve engages in QE and what it really does do to the economy.
- What are the mechanics of QE?
- Why does the FED do QE? What is the theory?
- Does QE work as advertised?
- What are the consequences of QE for economic activity, financial markets, and inequality?
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BG#11_Insider Trading in Crypto - New Evidence
In this episode, we focus on crypto insider trading. We discuss the new evidence just uncovered in a Wall Street Journal article on trading activity of certain wallets perfectly timed around new coin listings on exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase.
- What is the hard evidence we have for insider trading?
- Isn’t this illegal? Why doesn’t the legal framework address this?
- What were the responses and reactions to these allegations?
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BG#10_Dollar Shortage and Fiat Fragility
In this episode, we discuss the current dollar shortage and fragility of the fiat monetary system
1- Why is DXY at 20-year high?
2- What does this mean for the economy and the markets?
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BG#9_Stables not so stable Implosion of UST and LUNA
In this episode, we discuss the depegging of the stablcoin UST and the epic collapse of LUNA:
1- I though its a stablecoin, why so unstable?
2- Could this happen to other stablecoins?
3- Does a systemic risk threaten bitcoin?
4- Ugh...were maxi's right again?
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BG#8_Market Carnage. What the hell and how low?
In this episode, we discuss the striking sell-off in the financial markets and bitcoin:
1- Why is such a sharpe drop in the markets?
2- How does this impact bitcoin?
3- How low can bitcoin go?
4- Are you a seller or buyer?
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BG#7_Bitcoin-backed Mortgages
In this episode, we discuss bitcoin-backed mortgages and what they mean for the average person as well as for bitcoin's adoption
1- Why the hell even get a loan? I though I was stacking sats
2- What is a smart mortgage choice?
3- What are the bitcoin-backed mortgage options?
4- how do they compare with traditional mortgages?
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BG#6_Reflecting on the Bitcoin Conference
This week on the Bitguide Podcast, we are reflecting on The Bitcoin Conference together with @RKbtc and @Sinz_21M, with a recap of the major events there and thoughts on their implications:
- Overall impression of the conference and its value proposition
- Bitcoin adoption as legal tender by new regions
- Bitcoin adoption by retailers: Strike partnerships with NCR and Shopify
- Expansion of lightning adoption: Cash App, Robinhood
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BG#5_Bitcoin wallets and custody solutions
In this episode, we discuss various ways to custody bitcoin.
• What type of wallets exist?
• What is the difference between public and private keys and why are they important?
• What are the best practices to keep wallets safe?

BG#4_Interest rates and their effect on markets
In this episode, we discuss interest rate hikes and its effects on Bitcoin
Fed finally raised rates, what exactly happens when rate go up?
Why did the Fed acted this way?
Why is inflation so out of hand, don’t they have economics PhD's and “models”?
How does this affect markets and bitcoin?
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BG#3_ Rehypothecation and its effects on Bitcoin
In this episode, we discuss re-hypothecation and its effects on Bitcoin
· What is re-hypothecation and what are the risks?
· How does is relate to Wallstreet's business model?
· Can the same happen to Bitcoin?
· What effect could it have on Bitcoin?
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BG#2_Currency debasement and dysfunctional money
In this Episode, we discussed the following topics/questions:
- What is currency debasement & Why?
- What is the effect? (On holders, on the economy and businesses)
- What are some historical major examples?
- How to protect yourself?
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BG#1_Russian War, Economic Effects, Bitcoin EN
In this show, we discuss the effects of Russian-Ukraine war on the global economy, supply chains, and Bitcoin.
Which commodities, and which countries will be the most impacted?
What does it mean to be banned from SWIFT and can Bitcoin address Russia's trade problem?
How would Bitcoin emerge from this chaos?
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BG#0_Intro to Bitguide EN
In this episode we introduce Bitguide and its mission.
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