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What Bitcoin Did

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

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

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“We are in the digital gold rush to acquire as much Bitcoin as humanly possible.”

Jeff Walton joins the show to break down the rise of Bitcoin-backed credit, Strive’s SATA instrument, and why perpetual preferred equity could become one of the most... more

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“Whoever blinks first wins.”

Mechanic joins me to discuss the controversial BIP110 proposal, the fight over spam and inscriptions, and whether Bitcoin users can force a consensus change without support from the major mining pools.

We get into m... more

“Trust the process. The money will be printed.”

Arthur Hayes returns to the show to explain why he believes the Bitcoin bull market is back on, and why the next move higher will once again be driven by global liquidity.

In this episode, we disc... more

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“We’re in an era where the monetary system is changing. The world is going to look very different on the other side of this thing.”

Checkmate is back on the show to explain why Bitcoin may already be back in a bull market and why the bigger story ... more

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Arthur Hayes
Founder of BitMEX, crypto investor and commentator
BitMEX
Episode: Arthur Hayes: The Bitcoin Liquidity Wave Is Here
Brian De Mint
Head of marketing for Club Orange, former Orange Pill App executive, Bitcoin advocate
Club Orange / Orange Pill App
Episode: Bitcoin’s Parallel Economy Is Starting | Brian De Mint
Rory Murray
VP of Digital Asset Management at CleanSpark
CleanSpark
Episode: The Bitcoin Treasury Machine | Harry Sudock & Rory Murray
Jack Mallers
CEO of Strike and co-founder/CEO of 21 (XXI)
Strike; XXI (XXI)
Episode: Jack Mallers | Wall Street Is Rebuilding Around Bitcoin
Allen Farrington
Author/guest on the essay discussion
Bitcoin Is Venice team
Episode: The Biggest Lie in Economics | Allen Farrington & Sacha Meyers
Sacha Meyers
Author/guest on the essay discussion
Bitcoin Is Venice team
Episode: The Biggest Lie in Economics | Allen Farrington & Sacha Meyers
David Marcus
Blockchain and payments executive renowned for Libra/PayPal leadership
Former Facebook/Meta Libra project member; payments innovator
Episode: The Financial System Is Moving to Bitcoin | David Marcus
Michael Dunworth
CEO of Swan Bitcoin
Swan Bitcoin
Episode: AI Is Coming for Bitcoin’s Energy | Michael Dunworth
Ansel Lindner
Guest, macro and Bitcoin economist
Bitcoin researcher and podcaster
Episode: Why Everyone Is Wrong About Inflation | Ansel Lindner

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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 898 ratings
  • Outstanding

    A top crypto podcast with focus on BTC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kfixbwhdisa
    United Statesa month 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 States2 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 States6 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
    9 months ago
  • Love it

    Great show. So good to hear you and Peter back together again!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawk:1
    United States9 months 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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Arthur Hayes: The Bitcoin Liquidity Wave Is Here
Q: How do AI and automation factor into Bitcoin's long-term trajectory?
AI and automation will accelerate economic transformation, increasing demand for efficient capital allocation and potentially elevating Bitcoin as a portable store of value and liquidity enhancer in a world with rising productivity and disinflationary pressures.
Arthur Hayes: The Bitcoin Liquidity Wave Is Here
Q: What do you think will trigger the next major move in Bitcoin pricing?
A policy-driven liquidity wave is the most plausible trigger, with moves in the Treasury or Fed balance sheet and rate expectations driving broad risk-on liquidity that benefits Bitcoin as a liquid, trustless asset.
This Is The End Of The Dollar System | Jeff Ross
Q: Is a recession likely given the current wartime spending and liquidity policies?
He argues that as long as fiscal and monetary stimulus keeps flowing, a recession is unlikely in the near term, though there would be choppiness and a heavy dependence on policy and war dynamics; a downturn would require a major shock like a blackout or a regime-changing event.
This Is The End Of The Dollar System | Jeff Ross
Q: What does World War III look like in this scenario?
The guest envisions a technologically enabled conflict with proxies or limited ground presence, heavy emphasis on drones and cyber warfare, and a geopolitical pivot where Western powers attempt to manage control in a multipolar order, possibly dragging in Europe and the Middle East.
This Is The Macro Reset | Nik Bhatia
Q: What would cause a recession now?
The discussion frames a potential recession as a result of sustained high oil prices, deteriorating cash flows, and leverage in the financial system, with defaults and banking stress acting as catalysts.

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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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