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Murray Rudd

Dr. Murray Rudd is an applied environmental microeconomist and policy researcher. His full attention is now on Bitcoin’s economic, social, technical and environmental impacts and potential.

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: The Fedimint Protocol and Decentralized Custody

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential: The Fedimint Protocol and Decentralized Custody

The October 4, 2024 episode of the What is Money Show featured Obi Nwosu, who outlined his vision for revolutionizing Bitcoin through the Fedimint Protocol, an innovative approach to Bitcoin custody and scalability.

Navigating Bitcoin Forks: Covenants and the Future of Protocol Upgrades

Navigating Bitcoin Forks: Covenants and the Future of Protocol Upgrades

In the May 19, 2022 episode of the What Bitcoin Did podcast, Adam Back delves into the contentious process of implementing changes to Bitcoin through Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs).

Bitcoin as Alien Technology: Exploring Resilience and Future Societal Impact

Bitcoin as Alien Technology: Exploring Resilience and Future Societal Impact

In the October 1, 2024 Scarce Assets podcast, Tomer Strolight presents an analogy of Bitcoin as a form of artificial life or alien technology. He explores Bitcoin's self-replicating and antifragile nature, its decentralized structure, and its potential to reshape societal and financial systems.

How Geopolitical Tensions and Market Shifts Shape Bitcoin's Future

How Geopolitical Tensions and Market Shifts Shape Bitcoin's Future

The October 4, 2024 Unchained episode featured André Dragosch, who discusses Bitcoin's price movement following Iran's attack on Israel and its broader implications for Bitcoin’s reputation as a safe-haven asset.

September Bitcoin Mining Production Updates: Key Insights from HIVE, Hut 8, IREN, and TeraWulf

September Bitcoin Mining Production Updates: Key Insights from HIVE, Hut 8, IREN, and TeraWulf

The October 4, 2024 episode of McNallie Money examines the September 2024 Bitcoin mining production updates from four leading mining companies: HIVE, Hut 8, IREN, and TeraWulf.

Bitcoin to $90K? Global Liquidity and Easing Could Spark a Major Rally

Bitcoin to $90K? Global Liquidity and Easing Could Spark a Major Rally

In the October 4, 2024 episode of Kitco News, Joe Consorti highlights that Bitcoin, like other risk assets, is deeply influenced by macroeconomic factors, particularly the actions of central banks and global liquidity conditions.

Decentralizing Freedom: Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI's Role in the Future

Decentralizing Freedom: Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI's Role in the Future

The October 4, 2024 Mr. Obnoxious episode featured Ben Arc, who explores the intersections between Bitcoin, Nostr, and artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on how decentralization in these areas can drive future technological advancements.