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What Bitcoin Did

Danny Knowles
Bitcoin
Inflation
Gold
Federal Reserve
Microstrategy
Cryptocurrency
Artificial Intelligence
Institutional Adoption
Etfs
Central Banking
Debt
Treasury Companies
Quantum Computing
US Government
Monetary Policy
Interest Rates
Self-Custody
Stablecoins
Wealth Inequality
Trump Administration

What Bitcoin Did unpacks Bitcoin’s role in reshaping money, freedom, and the future of finance.

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“This is as code red as it can get for Bitcoin self-custody.”

Rob Hamilton joins me for an emergency episode on the catastrophic Coldcard entropy bug that has exposed Bitcoin held in wallets generated on affected firmware.

A firmware change int... more

“The company that I co-founded and wanted to build and the company Twenty One was becoming were no longer the same.”

Jack Mallers is back on the show for his first interview since stepping down as CEO of Twenty One Capital.

Jack explains why he... more

“We don’t need a new narrative. We just need to buy the bear, turn it around and smash it.”

Cory Klippsten is back on the show to explain why Bitcoin’s last bull market failed to deliver, why institutional adoption created weak hands rather than c... more

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“Bear markets are actually more about survival.”

Matt Odell is back on the show to explain why Bitcoin bear markets grind people down, why the fundamentals have not changed, and why he has never been more bullish on Bitcoin.

In this episode, we d... more

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Recent Guests

Parker Lewis
Guest discussing Bitcoin, treasury companies, and payment ecosystems
ZapRite (Bitcoin payments platform)
Episode: Why MSTR Will Underperform Bitcoin | Parker Lewis
James Lavish
Guest expert discussing economics and policy
Episode: Is The Fed Lying About Inflation? | James Lavish
Fernando Nikolic
Founder of Perception, data-discovery on crypto discourse
Perception
Episode: Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative? | Fernando Nikolic
Joe Consorti
Bitcoin market analyst and guest on the show
What Bitcoin Did (guest)
Episode: The Final Stage Of The Bitcoin Bear Market | Joe Consorti
Matt Dines
Bitcoin and macro finance analyst featured for expert insights
Episode: The Dollar Changed. Bitcoin Is the Endgame | Matt Dines
Adam Livingston
Investor/analyst focused on BTC and digital credit instruments
Episode: Is Michael Saylor Trapped? STRC Explained | Adam Livingston
Larry Lepard
Investor, author, and advocate of sound money
Episode: The Fed Is Trapped: Why Double-Digit Inflation Is Inevitable | Lawrence Lepard
Roberto Rios
Macro economist/Bitcoin analyst known as Peruvian Bull
Peruvian Bull / Substack Dollar Endgame
Episode: The Dollar Endgame Is Not What You Think | Peruvian Bull
Peter Dunworth
Bitcoin adviser and entrepreneur; runs The Bitcoin Adviser
The Bitcoin Adviser
Episode: The Best Bitcoin Buying Opportunity In History | Peter Dunworth

Host

Danny Knowles
Host of the show (interviewer) with a focus on guiding in-depth Bitcoin conversations and extracting actionable insights.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 913 ratings
  • Like Most Bitcoin podcasts, it’s just echo chamber & price go up nonsense podcast.

    Typical zealotry. Not anything sophisticated or deep understanding of real world markets and finance. Just a bunch of hyperbole and cult members throwing their sayings and phrases back and forth to each other. Same clown show as most Bitcoin podcasts. I say this as a bitcoiner.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Gene Everett 187
    United Statesa month ago
  • Outstanding

    A top crypto podcast with focus on BTC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfixbwhdisa
    United States3 months ago
  • Super helpful

    Danny asks the questions I would ask, and gets his very well informed guests to clarify terms for those of us learning financials on the fly. Thank you Danny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    InteriorGrace
    United States4 months ago
  • Little ears friendly

    Love it. I can play this podcast with kid sin the car and not have to worry about f-bombs. Well done Danny! Peter’s great but he swore too much. I had to listen to the old pod alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinder_user
    United States8 months ago
  • Decent podcast. BTW, Mark Cohodes was onto FTX at least six months before it failed. He presented his findings to Hedgeye Clients around 2 weeks before everything went Tango Uniform...

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Jimbo14
    a year ago

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Critiques note a strong pro-BBI stance and host style varies across episodes.
Many find the show to be a must-listen for Bitcoin-informed perspectives.
Listeners praise high-quality guests and thoughtful, balanced questions.

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Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative? | Fernando Nikolic
Q: What role do memes and culture play in Bitcoin's growth according to the discussion?
Memes and a strong cultural narrative are essential in reaching outsiders; without a cohesive meme culture, adoption may feel slow and fragmented, though personalization could still drive deep engagement within subcultures.
Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative? | Fernando Nikolic
Q: Is Bitcoin losing its monoculture, and what does that mean for adoption?
Yes, the episode argues that fragmentation across diverse online communities is diluting a single shared narrative, which could slow mass adoption but also allow Bitcoin to gain traction in multiple niche audiences, potentially resurfacing a unified narrative during future crises.
Has Bitcoin Lost Its Narrative? | Fernando Nikolic
Q: What do you think sparked the shift in Saylor's messaging over time?
The analysis suggests a staged evolution from a hardline anti-fiat narrative toward more nuanced positioning, including credit-oriented discourse and product development, indicating strategic messaging shifts to broaden appeal and adapt to changing market dynamics.
The Best Bitcoin Buying Opportunity In History | Peter Dunworth
Q: You're the most bullish man that I ever speak to. How are you doing, man?
Life is good; despite the bear market, the focus is on sound money, self-custody, and long-term upside driven by demand and scarce supply.
The Hidden Battle for Global Power | Simon Dixon
Q: Do you think the move away from the petrodollar toward a multipolar system is being engineered to benefit centralized interests?
Yes, the host argues that multipolarity is being managed to favor transnational capital and centralized institutions, while decentralization and sovereignty are framed as the counterweight that people should pursue through self-custody and local communities.

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What is What Bitcoin Did about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A cutting-edge Bitcoin-focused show that blends deep technical discussions with macroeconomic and policy commentary. Across episodes, listeners get access to treasury and capital-allocation strategies around digital assets, the practicalities of self-custody and security, and the implications of AI, energy, and geopolitical shifts on Bitcoin markets. Noteworthy are ambitious, multidisciplinary conversations with industry operators, macro economists, and cryptography researchers, often exploring how Bitcoin could function as strategic infrastructure for both firms and individuals. The mix of hands-on operational topics, bold forecasting, and willingness to challenge conventional money theory makes it a compelling listen for those evaluating ... more

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4. Joe Consorti
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