THE Bitcoin Podcast

Bitcoin Policy: White House Report, SBR, Samurai Plea, CLARITY & Stablecoins vs CBDCs | Zack Shapiro

"If the US government were to go in and fully monetize Bitcoin, that enriches our citizens, our companies, our country, if we can stack enough Bitcoin in time, specifically at the expense of our geopolitical adversaries that are holding the competing asset, is gold." Walker America sits down with Zack Shapiro, Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, to discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin regulation, the White House's Digital Assets Report, Strategic Bitcoin Reserve geopolitical game theory, the Samurai Wallet plea deal, the Tornado Cash trial, and the push for protective legislation like the Clarity Act. Key Topics: White House Digital Assets Report Samurai Wallet and Tornado Cash Cases The Clarity Act CBDCs vs Stablecoins Strategic Bitcoin Reserve FOLLOW ZACK: X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America hosts Zack Shapiro from the Bitcoin Policy Institute for an in-depth conversation on the rapidly evolving landscape of Bitcoin policy in Washington, D.C. They cover the recent plea deal in the Samurai Wallet case and its implications for non-custodial software developers, the ongoing Tornado Cash trial, and the need for legislative clarity through bills like the Clarity Act to protect peer-to-peer Bitcoin tools. The discussion dives into the White House's newly released 168-page Digital Assets Report, highlighting positive shifts in government tone toward Bitcoin, endorsements of non-custodial protections, stablecoin regulations, rejection of CBDCs, and support for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR). Additional topics include tax reforms for Bitcoin miners and users, the interplay of Bitcoin with emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing, and BPI's new fellowship program to place Bitcoin experts in congressional offices. The episode emphasizes education, policy advocacy, and building to ensure Bitcoin's resilience against regulatory threats. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet.

PAPER BITCOIN SUMMER: THE TRUTH ABOUT BITCOIN TREASURY COMPANIES | Steven Lubka

"Bitcoin capturing everything means Bitcoin has to capture the securities market." In this powerful and wide-ranging episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America is joined by Steven Lubka — founder of Vibes Capital Management and VP of Investor Relations at Nakamoto — for a high-signal conversation on Bitcoin treasury companies, paper Bitcoin summer, and how institutional financial engineering is accelerating Bitcoin adoption. They unpack what “paper Bitcoin summer” really means, why Bitcoin-focused public companies are not scams, and how financial tools like equity, preferred shares, and corporate debt are being leveraged in a speculative attack on fiat. Steven shares why these companies are not just “paper” proxies but key infrastructure for integrating Bitcoin into global capital markets — especially for institutions and jurisdictions where holding spot Bitcoin is not feasible. He breaks down the MNAV premium, the rise of MetaPlanet, and how Nakamoto is building the future of Bitcoin financial infrastructure. Plus, they riff on walking in the sun, health as proof-of-work, OTC misconceptions, ETH copycats, and why Sailor’s open-source playbook changed the game forever. FOLLOW STEVEN: https://x.com/DzambhalaHODL Key Topics: Paper Bitcoin Summer Bitcoin Treasury Companies Financialization of Bitcoin Speculative Attacks on Fiat Nakamoto’s Investment Strategy OTC desks THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

'FINDING HOME': BITCOIN, FOOD, FREEDOM, & FAMILY | AVI BURRA

“Without maximal adoption of Bitcoin, the revolution has failed. And our children will not be living in the world that we want to give them.” In this episode of The Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America interviews Avi Burra, an engineer-turned-filmmaker, about his new Anthony Bourdain-inspired food and travel show "Finding Home," which explores the stories of Bitcoiners, expats, and immigrants finding a sovereign home in Bitcoin while showcasing their lives and culinary experiences. In this episode… The origin story of Finding Home and how it blends Bitcoin, food, and storytelling. How Bitcoiners are using film, travel, and culture to orange pill normies without being preachy. Why Nostr is the most fun place on the internet, and how open-source tools + AI “vibe coding” are empowering creators. The rising importance of reputation in a post-AI, cryptographically-signed world. How Finding Home draws inspiration from Anthony Bourdain to deliver emotionally resonant, Bitcoin-aligned content. The challenges of breaking out of the echo chamber and reaching new audiences through art, not arguments. How eCash, Nostr, and Lightning are enabling no-KYC AI access, micropayments, and decentralized content monetization. The importance of low time preference, family, and generational thinking—especially for Bitcoin dads. A behind-the-scenes look at self-funding a high-quality Bitcoin docuseries and how you can help support future episodes via IndieHub and Angor. FOLLOW AVI: https://primal.net/avi WATCH Finding Home: https://indeehub.studio/film/findinghome-season1-1 Support Finding Home on Angor: https://hub.angor.io/project/angor1qfzxd8n94r592gt3mrmgwe7knk6dhajmutpuhkx THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

NEW REPORT: ARE BITCOINERS CONSERVATIVE OR LIBERAL? WHAT'S MORAL MAXIMALISM? | Troy Cross

In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, host Walker America sits down with Troy Cross, professor of philosophy and co-founder of the Nakamoto Project, to unpack the latest comprehensive survey on Bitcoin adoption, sentiment, and politics in the U.S. This is the most in-depth data set to date on how Americans really think about Bitcoin. 🔍 Topics Covered: 🇺🇸 Walker’s eye-opening meetings with congressional staffers and why most don’t understand the difference between Bitcoin and Trump Coin 💥 Senator Dick Durbin’s anti-Bitcoin rant—and how it reveals deep generational and ideological gaps 📊 Key findings from Troy’s new Bitcoin survey: 48 million Americans have exposure to Bitcoin 📉 Why Bitcoin sentiment is declining on the left, despite institutional and political wins 🧠 “Bitcoiners Are Just People Who Know About Bitcoin” — how knowledge, not identity, drives adoption 🧭 The rise of “moral maximalism” among Bitcoiners — a unique moral profile unlike left or right 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bitcoin ownership by age, race, gender, political ideology, and income level 🪙 Should the U.S. convert some of its gold to Bitcoin? Troy reveals surprising data on public support ⚖️ Why Bitcoin adoption is becoming polarized—and how political tribalism could hinder broader access 🔥 Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, policymaker, or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode is packed with data-driven insights, philosophical perspective, and firsthand Capitol Hill drama you won’t hear anywhere else. FOLLOW TROY: X: https://x.com/thetrocro Nostr: https://primal.net/troy GET THE REPORT: https://www.thenakamotoproject.org/report THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE

FLAG THEORY: WHY BITCOINERS SHOULD GET A SECOND PASSPORT | Katie Ananina

"You can't put all your eggs in one basket. You can't have one citizenship as a Bitcoiner. You must have a hedge in place." In this episode of THE Bitcoin Podcast, Walker America sits down with Katie Ananina, founder of Plan B Passport and now with CitizenX, to explore how Bitcoiners can secure their sovereignty by stacking second passports, leveraging flag theory, and opting out of failing nation-states. Katie shares her incredible journey from pro athlete in post-Soviet Russia to U.S. immigrant, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin pioneer. She breaks down the sovereign individual thesis, the rise of Bitcoin citizenship programs like El Salvador’s, and why jurisdictions like Serbia, Argentina, and the Caribbean are leading the charge. FOLLOW KATIE ON X: https://x.com/PlanBpassport GET A SECOND PASSPORT: https://citizenx.com/?ref=wa EXODUS MAP: https://citizenx.com/exodus They dive into: • Why Bitcoiners need second citizenships before it’s too late • How nation-states are becoming subscription services • How governments are losing their monopoly on money and violence • Capital flight from socialist regimes like the UK and Canada • The future of microstates, borderless capital, and Bitcoin-based governance • How to acquire citizenship through investment, descent, or relocation Plus: prepping vs doomering, raising free kids in Austin, and what would cause Katie to finally leave America. 📍If you care about sovereignty, Bitcoin, global mobility, or escaping the fiat clown world—this is a must-watch. THE Bitcoin Podcast Partners: > GET FOLD: https://use.foldapp.com/r/WALKER > SIGN UP FOR THE FOLD BITCOIN REWARDS CREDIT CARD: https://foldapp.com/credit-card?r=UZoiP > Get the BITKIT mobile wallet: https://get.bitkit.to/walker > http://bitbox.swiss/walker -- use promo code WALKER for 5% off the Bitcoin-only Bitbox02 hardware wallet. ***** If you enjoy THE Bitcoin Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following: FOLLOW ME (Walker) on @WalkerAmerica on X | @TitcoinPodcast on X | Nostr Personal (walker) | Nostr Podcast (Titcoin) | Instagram Subscribe to THE Bitcoin Podcast (and leave a review) on Fountain | YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | EVERYWHERE ELSE