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Stephan Livera Podcast

Bitcoin Core’s Evolution: Version 28 and the Road Ahead

Bitcoin Core’s Evolution: Version 28 and the Road Ahead

The October 2, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Gloria Zhao and Fabian Jahr discussed the ongoing development of Bitcoin Core, with a particular emphasis on upcoming features in version 28.

Bitcoin as a Strategic Savings Tool: Market Fit and Future Directions

Bitcoin as a Strategic Savings Tool: Market Fit and Future Directions

In the September 11, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera podcast, Pierre Rochard explores Bitcoin’s growing adoption as a savings technology, emphasizing its product market fit for long-term savings.

Navigating the Debate: Full Reserve vs. Fractional Reserve Banking

Navigating the Debate: Full Reserve vs. Fractional Reserve Banking

The August 29, 2024 Stephan Livera Podcast episode, Philipp Bagus explores the contrasting ideas of full reserve banking versus fractional reserve banking, focusing on the 'Real Bills Doctrine.'

Dark Skippy: Unveiling New Threats to Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Security

Dark Skippy: Unveiling New Threats to Bitcoin Hardware Wallet Security

The August 14, 2024 Stephan Livera podcast episode focuses on a new type of attack on Bitcoin hardware wallets, named "Dark Skippy." The guests, Nick Pharaoh, Lloyd, and Robin Linus, discuss how this attack leverages vulnerabilities in the nonce generation process during cryptographic signing.

Enhancing Bitcoin’s Utility Through the Lightning Network: Opportunities and Challenges

Enhancing Bitcoin’s Utility Through the Lightning Network: Opportunities and Challenges

In the August 9, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast, Roy Sheinfeld, founder of Breeze, discusses the evolving role of the Lightning Network within the Bitcoin ecosystem and its role as the “common language” for various Bitcoin sub-networks.

Advancing Bitcoin Stability Mechanisms through Stable Channels

Advancing Bitcoin Stability Mechanisms through Stable Channels

In the July 15, 2024 Stephan Livera Podcast, Tony Klausing and Stephan talk about stable channels. The growth of stablecoins highlights the need for decentralized solutions like stable channels that mitigate centralization risks.