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Crypto didn’t remove trust — it refactored it.Which means the real question isn’t whether blockchains work… it’s whether the people who build them bear any responsibility for what happens next.In this episode we extend the previous conversation on crypto literacy, privacy UX, and incentive design to tackle a hard question with no clean answers:Do builders have responsibility beyond tooling?We explore the “blacksmith problem,” the myth of neutral systems, and how zero-knowledge, chain analysis, and UX choices shape outcomes — intentionally or not. This is not a price talk episode. It’s about the ethics, incentives, and trade-offs embedded in decentralized infrastructure.Topics Covered • Crypto literacy and centralization of expertise • Privacy vs usability (and why it’s not zero-sum) • Trust: from institutions → networks → intermediaries • The “neutral tools” dilemma in Web3 • When incentives create harm (and who owns it) • ZK systems, mixers, forensics, and emergent behavior • Builders vs system designers vs policymakersKey QuestionWhere does technical responsibility end, and ethical responsibility begin?If you’re new hereThis episode continues directly from last week’s cliffhanger. Go watch that one first if you want the full arc.Join the CommunityJoin the Discord for builders, OGs, privacy folks, ZK learners, and lurkers:(QR code in the video)Support the ShowLike, comment, subscribe, and clip moments that hit you. We actually watch them.For CommentersAnswer this in one word:Do builders have responsibility beyond tooling? — YES or NO?

In this episode, Corey and Jessie talk with fubuloubu, founder of Apeworx and Silverback. We discuss our history in the ecosystem, security, and what developer tooling and automation frameworks bring to the table. We also dive into what role AI plays in the future development of blockchains and automation tooling. *Links:*- Ape Framework Github: https://github.com/ApeWorX- Website: https://www.apeworx.io- X: https://x.com/fubuloubu

Corey, Jessie, and Dee try and reshape the narrative that "adoption is the only thing that matters."

Bitcoin drops, ZCash pops, Synthetic stables lose their peg.

Privacy, and scaling, and narratives....oh my.

We're going to talk about Fusaka...ohhhhh yeah!

Do we need a renaissance for ideal adoption? Discord: https://discord.gg/k5RqZBpA

The gang talks hacks, ZCash, and Air Fryers.

Welcome back to The Bitcoin Podcast! In this episode, Dee, and Jesse bring the laughs while diving into the wild world of crypto and beyond. We cover Monero’s so-called “51% attack,” the latest on privacy in crypto, Wyoming launching its own stablecoin, and even some spicy theories on Tether and government shorting. 🚀It’s not your typical crypto show—we mix tech talk, market insights, and plenty of off-the-wall tangents (aliens, sex dungeons, and super-yachts, anyone?). At the heart of it all, we keep the energy light, the vibes jovial, and the crypto conversations real.Stick around for laughs, insights, and a reminder that adoption is the only thing that matters. Whether you’re deep in DeFi or just here for the fun, you’ll feel right at home.00:00 Intro & old school Bitcoin Podcast vibes 02:30 Monero “51% attack” & mining pool concerns 07:15 Tornado Cash trial & privacy under fire 12:00 Wyoming launches its first stablecoin 16:20 Tether vs USDC – conspiracy theories & regulation 22:00 Traditional finance & crypto adoption 28:15 Conspiracies, billionaires & crypto tangents 34:40 Financial advisors warming up to crypto portfolios 40:10 Aliens, Netflix shows & off-topic fun 45:00 Closing thoughts & wrap-up laughs #Bitcoin #CryptoPodcast #Blockchain #Tether #Monero #Stablecoin

This week, the crypto landscape witnessed significant developments: Circle's $1.05 billion IPO signals growing institutional interest; the SEC's appointment of Jamie Selway hints at potential regulatory shifts; and India's forthcoming crypto regulation paper marks a pivotal step in global digital asset governance. Meanwhile, Bitcoin maintains its position above $100,000, and Ethereum shows resilience amid market fluctuations

From a surprise SEC pivot that clears the way for staking-enabled ETFs to Wall Street banks quietly testing crypto desks, this week (May 23 – May 29 2025) delivered regulatory momentum and real-world adoption. Europe piloted blockchain-settled sovereign bonds, Chainlink and ZKsync shipped interoperability upgrades, and Telegram’s $300 million xAI deal sent TON flying. Meanwhile, Bitcoin held above $106 K and ETH pressed toward $2.6 K on record ETF inflows.

In this episode of the Bitcoin Podcast, hosts Dee, Corey, Jessie, and Ahmad cover a wide-ranging discussion about Bitcoin Ordinals, a new protocol for creating non-fungible tokens (NFTs) on the Bitcoin blockchain, highlighting the potential and ongoing debates about their utility. Corey offers a detailed explanation of the concept and its origin, tracing it back to the NFT craze on Ethereum and the broader development in the blockchain ecosystem. The team also touches on the broader implications and challenges of integrating fungibility with non-fungibility in digital assets, drawing parallels with game economies and discussing the nuances of collectibility and community dynamics. Throughout the conversation, they also reflect on the lessons learned from previous ventures in NFTs and digital collectibles, emphasizing the importance of sustainable community support for any token's lasting value.Chapters00:00:00 How Did the Bitcoin Podcast Begin Again? 00:00:00 What's New in Season Two and Who's Hosting? 00:00:57 Are Bitcoin Ordinals Changing the NFT Game? 00:01:46 Is Being Busy Always a Bad Thing? 00:03:11 How Does Corey Handle All Hands Meetings? 00:03:41 What's the Secret to Dee's Wedding Planning? 00:04:12 Should We All Be Eating More Pineapples? 00:04:41 How Are Bitcoin Ordinals Similar to NFTs? 00:06:05 Are Bitcoin NFTs a Copycat of Ethereum? 00:06:47 Why Did Bitcoin Once Dismiss NFTs? 00:07:10 What is Fungibility, and How Is Bitcoin Redefining It? 00:09:06 Are NFTs Just an Artificial Craze, or Is There More to Them? 00:10:11 What's the Connection Between Gaming Skins and NFTs? 00:11:47 Could Game Economies and the Black Market Collide? 00:13:13 How Do Tokens Resemble an Ecological Balance? 00:15:35 Can Different Game Economies Be Unified by Blockchain? 00:20:02 What Makes Bitcoin NFTs Unique Compared to Ethereum's? 00:22:25 Why Does Rarity Matter in Bitcoin Ordinals? 00:24:10 Can the Auditability of UTXOs Affect Bitcoin's Fungibility? 00:25:50 Are Certain Physical Items Actually NFTs in Disguise? 00:26:22 Why Should We Avoid Cash in Favor of Digital Currencies? 00:27:00 How Did the Chicken NFT Craze Take Off? 00:31:00 Which Factors Determine the Long-Term Value of Tokens? 00:34:06 What Lessons Have We Learned From the Chicken NFT Craze?

This episode explores Binance’s massive settlement with the SEC, Ethereum ETF momentum, South Korea’s sweeping new crypto rules, Chainlink’s enterprise play, and Robinhood’s growing Web3 bet—all while BTC and ETH show signs of consolidation after recent rallies. Links:HIO Discord: https://discord.gg/Mq6TUHv4 Codex Discord: https://discord.gg/ChK3ew3A Waku Discord: https://discord.gg/UADwEA64 Status Discord: https://discord.gg/cWTjmjNK Logos Discord: https://discord.gg/SrtQBha3 Website: https://Thebitcoinpodcast.com

Markets tread water while regulators turn the heat up: this week (10 – 16 May 2025) the Fed’s draft stable-coin framework lands alongside fresh FCA proposals, the SEC punts once more on the ETH ETF, and Hong Kong issues its first retail-ready trading licences. On the tech front Polygon unveils AggLayer and Uniswap super-charges cross-chain swaps, while PayPal and Shopify push crypto checkout to tens of millions of shoppers. BTC grinds above $104 k; MATIC jumps 20 %. Get every headline you need in under 15 minutes with Dee Weekly. Stable-coins set to go mainstream (Deutsche Bank note) — https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/stablecoins-becoming-mainstream-dollar-gold-stable-genius-act-2025-5 Stable-coin bills advance in Congress — https://www.debevoise.com/insights/publications/2025/05/stablecoin-bills-advance-in-congress-as-admin SEC delays spot-ETH ETF decision — https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2025/04/14/sec-delays-decisions-on-in-kind-redemptions-ether-etf-staking UK FCA crypto discussion paper — https://www.skadden.com/insights/publications/2025/05/uk-fca-discussion-paper-proposes Hong Kong first retail VASP licences — https://www.sfc.hk/en/Welcome-to-the-Fintech-Contact-Point/Virtual-assets/Virtual-asset-trading-platforms-operators Nigeria drops criminal charges against Binance exec — https://www.reuters.com/technology/nigeria-binance-case-update-2025 Polygon AggLayer breakout program — https://polygon.technology/blog/pol-value-accrual-post-2-introducing-the-agglayer-breakout-program Uniswap permissionless bridging live — https://blog.uniswap.org/permissionless-bridging-is-now-live BTC price history — https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/bitcoin/historical-data/ ETH price rally analysis — https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/05/16/ether-bears-are-done-and-that-s-fueling-eth-price-surge-crypto-benchmark-issuer-says MATIC price history — https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/wmatic/historical-data/ PayPal 3.7 % APY & global checkout expansion — https://newsroom.paypal-corp.com/2025-04-23-Buy-Hold-Earn-Rewards-PayPal-USD Shopify integrates Solana Pay — https://www.quicknode.com/guides/solana-development/solana-pay/shopify Links:HIO Discord: https://discord.gg/Mq6TUHv4 Codex Discord: https://discord.gg/ChK3ew3AWaku Discord: https://discord.gg/UADwEA64 Status Discord: https://discord.gg/cWTjmjNKLogos Discord: https://discord.gg/SrtQBha3 Website: https://Thebitcoinpodcast.com

This week on Dee Weekly we unpack the OCC’s surprise green-light for U.S. banks, Ethereum’s freshly-activated Pectra upgrade, a Bitcoin Core overhaul, and adoption moves from Morgan Stanley, Visa, and PayPal—all while BTC flirts with $103 K and ETH rockets 29 %. Stay ahead of the market with concise analysis across regulation, global policy, tech breakthroughs, price action, and real-world adoption. Links to All Articles Mentioned OCC clarifies bank authority to engage in crypto custody — https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2025/nr-occ-2025-42.html U.S. House schedules FIT21 market-structure vote — https://www.bhfs.com/insights/alerts-articles/2024/house-passes-landmark-crypto-bill ESMA issues MiCA market-abuse guidelines — https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/2025-04/ESMA75-453128700-1408_Final_Report_MiCA_Guidelines_on_prevention_and_detection_of_market_abuse.pdf Nexus Global Payments launch (Project Nexus) — https://fintechnews.sg/109698/payments/nexus-global-payments/ Ethereum Pectra upgrade activated — https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2025/05/07/ethereum-activates-pectra-upgrade-raising-max-stake-to-2048-eth Bitcoin Core 27.0 release notes — https://bitcoincore.org/en/releases/27.0/ Solana Firedancer testnet hits 1 M TPS — https://nexo.com/blog/solana-firedancer Bitcoin reclaims $100 K — https://www.investopedia.com/watch-these-bitcoin-price-levels-as-cryptocurrency-reclaims-usd100k-level-11731488 BTC price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BTC%3DF/history/ ETH price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/ETH%3DF/history/ SOL price data — https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/SOL-USD/history/ Morgan Stanley to add crypto trading to E*Trade — https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-05-01/morgan-stanley-plans-to-offer-crypto-trading-to-e-trade-clients Visa invests in BVNK and expands USDC settlement — https://bvnk.com/blog/visa-invests-in-bvnk Coinbase × PayPal integrate fee-free PYUSD — https://www.coinbase.com/blog/coinbase-and-paypal-to-advance-stablecoin-payments Links: HIO Discord: https://discord.gg/Mq6TUHv4Codex Discord: https://discord.gg/ChK3ew3A Waku Discord: https://discord.gg/UADwEA64Status Discord: https://discord.gg/cWTjmjNK Logos Discord: https://discord.gg/SrtQBha3 Website: https://Thebitcoinpodcast.com