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Stephan Livera Podcast

Stephan Livera
Bitcoin
Lightning Network
Self-Custody
Microstrategy
Decentralization
Bitcoin Mining
Austrian Economics
Inflation
Covenants
El Salvador
Bitcoin Treasury Companies
Hardware Wallets
Etfs
Cryptocurrency
Liquid
Stablecoins
Utreexo
Bitcoin Core
Nostr
Quantum Computing

Join Stephan as he interviews the sharpest economic and technical minds in Bitcoin & Austrian Economics to help you understand how money is changing and evolving. Leading names in the world of Bitcoin join the show to share their insights, whether they are developers, CEOs, economists, authors, analysts and more.

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Adrian Morris
Founding member of True North and analyst
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Episode: Bitcoin Treasury Stocks: Sentiment or Structure? Deep Dive with Adrian Morris | SLP749
Craig Raw
Founder, creator, and developer of Sparrow Wallet
Sparrow Wallet
Episode: Silent Payments as the next step forward | SLP748
Jesse Schrader
Representative of Amboss.space, talking about RailsX and Magma
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Episode: RailsX: Yield for LPs & Seamless BTC-Stable Swaps | SLP747
Ricki Allardice
Bitcoin advocate and organizer from Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town
Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town
Episode: The Fight to Protect Bitcoin Self-Custody in South Africa with Ricki Allardice | SLP746
Alla Futterman
Philanthropy operations lead at Bespoke Group
Bespoke Group
Episode: Using Bitcoin to Change the World: UHNW Philanthropy, Stewardship & Generational Legacy w/ Matt McClintock & Alla Futterman (Bespoke Group) SLP745
Matt McClintock
Founder and CEO of Bespoke Group
Bespoke Group
Episode: Using Bitcoin to Change the World: UHNW Philanthropy, Stewardship & Generational Legacy w/ Matt McClintock & Alla Futterman (Bespoke Group) SLP745
NG Zhang
Founder, chairman and CEO of Canaan Inc
Canaan Inc
Episode: The Evolution of Bitcoin Mining with NG Zhang SLP742
Alex Bragin
CTO of JAN3, Aqua Wallet lead presenter
JAN3 / Aqua Wallet
Episode: Will Cole, Chris Seedor, Nathan Day, Philipp, Skot9000, Alex Bragin at BTCPrague 2026 | SLP741
Will Cole
Head of Product at Zaprite
Zaprite
Episode: Will Cole, Chris Seedor, Nathan Day, Philipp, Skot9000, Alex Bragin at BTCPrague 2026 | SLP741

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Stephan Livera
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 946 ratings
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    2 years ago
  • The Pinnacle

    I listen to about 6-10 BTC pods on the regular, and this one is a top 2 for me. Very well done, Sir.

    Apple Podcasts
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    SwaggyP76
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast Pro

    Stephan Livera views Bitcoin holistically, thereby offering a nice variety of podcasts between economics, technology, politics and sociology. He provides expert clarification and summaries of his guests’ main points. He esteems and respects his guests whether or not he agrees with them. Stefan is a real podcast pro.

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States2 years ago
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  • Stay Humble…

    Great Bitcoiner. Great podcast.

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Insightful deep-dives into Bitcoin tech and economics that stay accessible.
Hosts bring strong technical understanding and clear guest facilitation.
Excellent breadth across topics from hardware to macro Bitcoin adoption.
Sometimes discussions are highly technical; some listeners may want simpler entry points.
Polished production with thoughtful guest selection and rigorous questions.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Can Bitcoin help you retire early? with Trey Sellers | SLP727
Q: What are the nine levels of FIRE and how do they influence planning?
The nine levels outline a progression from lean to fat fire, including barista and coast fire, to help people plan a scalable path toward financial independence that matches lifestyle goals and risk tolerance; the framework is integrated with the Compass tool for visualization and tracking.
Can Bitcoin help you retire early? with Trey Sellers | SLP727
Q: How should one draw down in retirement with Bitcoin, given options like selling, loans, or income-producing assets?
The discussion covers selling down Bitcoin as a straightforward approach, using loans with caution, and exploring newer income tools like STRC and SATA, while emphasizing conservative risk management and tax considerations; the preferred path is to blend strategies while not over-leveraging, and to consider fiat financing before Bitcoin collateral loans.
Can Bitcoin help you retire early? with Trey Sellers | SLP727
Q: Can you quickly explain, what's the trad-fi version of fire and what's the bitcoin version of fire?
The trad-fi version focuses on maximizing your savings rate and investing in broad market index funds to cover expenses via a 4% withdrawal rule; the Bitcoin version uses Bitcoin as the primary savings vehicle, blending withdrawal strategies with Bitcoin growth and other tools to cover expenses.
Bitcoin Passports: How to Rank Countries for Bitcoiners | SLP744
Q: Why might Vanuatu be a better option for Bitcoiners than Satomi e Principe?
Vanuatu allows a full investment or donation route that can be paid partly in crypto, provides some residency and potentially visa-free access, and is more livable long-term, whereas Satomi e Principe is cheaper but lacks fully crypto-payable options.
Bitcoin Passports: How to Rank Countries for Bitcoiners | SLP744
Q: How does CARF change the landscape for Bitcoiners in the coming years?
CARF will require crypto exchanges to report individuals' transactions to their home countries, tightening KYC and reporting and reducing the ability to obscure activity; this increases the importance of choosing jurisdictions with favorable long-term regulatory paths for Bitcoiners.

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The show regularly features high-profile Bitcoin developers, researchers, and economists who explore a range of topics from protocol design and technical security to macroeconomics and Bitcoin adoption. Conversations often blend deep technical dives (Mempool design, hardware wallets, privacy-enhanced payments) with big-picture analyses ( Austrian economics, market cycles, regulation and geopolitical shifts), aiming to connect rigorous theory with practical implications for builders, investors, and policymakers. A notable hallmark is the ability to extract clear takeaways from complex topics, making advanced concepts accessible without sacrificing depth. The program is particularly unique in its emphasis on self-sovereign technology, privacy... more

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4. Ricki Allardice
5. Alla Futterman
6. Matt McClintock
7. NG Zhang
8. Alex Bragin

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