ChrisLAS 3 months ago

Brands are about to ditch human influencers for purpose built AI ones. Real looking faces, zero drama, endless content. Short-form video creators: you’re cooked. I think most Podcasts will be safe from this. What do you think? I'll cover your replies tomorrow on The Launch 🚀

ChrisLAS 4 months ago

New episode! This week I take some time responding to Luke Gromen’s mid-level take on Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing risk. And it’s packed full of other news of the week. Enjoy! 🍻 https://fountain.fm/episode/572orJ6yuCR8W18h2NBn View quoted note →

ChrisLAS 4 months ago

I got a lucky shot while checking out the food damage in Washington.

ChrisLAS 4 months ago

Fresh TWiB: I try to make the case: why the Fed had to cut rates, and why it’s going to kill the four year cycle for Bitcoin. Plus my thoughts on what I’m calling baby-QE.

Fountain: Podcasts & Music

This Week in Bitcoin • 85: Cycle Breakers • Listen on Fountain

The Fed cuts rates again and quietly pivots to baby-QE. How this shift could finally blow up Bitcoin’s four-year cycle. Episode Links 🇺🇸 B...

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ChrisLAS 4 months ago

Fresh TWiB! I think this is an important one and explains why some big macro investors are hedging for a bad bear market. https://fountain.fm/episode/qBmPOFvmB6HalsJo4AaB View quoted note →

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

Fresh TWiB! My updated thoughts on BIP-444, the storm brewing for Bitcoiners, some good news, and much more! Enjoy 🍻

Fountain: Podcasts & Music

This Week in Bitcoin • 81: The Inequality Pump • Listen on Fountain

Bitcoin’s quiet, the macro isn’t. Assets are gearing up for lift-off while non-holders get crushed by rising costs and policy chaos, what Bitco...

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ChrisLAS 5 months ago

I’ve definitely gotten some pushback for my take on BIP-444. But I still haven’t gotten any answers to two basic questions: 1. Who will monitor the blockchain? 2. Who decides when action is needed?

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

Fresh TWiB! Last week, I asked if the US government shutdown was impacting Bitcoin. Boy did I get my answer! Also thought on BIP-444, the supposed whale selling, and more. Enjoy! 🍻

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This Week in Bitcoin • 80: Shutdown Shock • Listen on Fountain

The U.S. shutdown has sidelined a trillion dollars, starving markets and Bitcoin alike. Whales are having their IPO moment, treasury stacks are shr...

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ChrisLAS 5 months ago

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

GM. Stormy sunrise on the farm. I always hate leaving the homestead during a big storm. Anyone else feel that way?

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

Ok, WTF Is going on with BIP-444? Is this a prank? BIP-444 proposes removing entire blocks if there is toxic content immediately, but who decides what is toxic content?

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

How do people post video on Nostr? I tried both Zap.Stream for uploading a video, and nostr.build. Both puked in ugly ways. Is there another service I am missing that works?

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

I watched the FOMC meeting so you don’t have to. And it’s rate cuts, but with a gotcha. Plus the two companies working on a Bitcoin line of credit and why I think they sound terrific, and a lot more! https://fountain.fm/episode/tpO39owhO8Nv1arT5lrQ View quoted note →

ChrisLAS 5 months ago

Fresh TWiB! Packed with the macro news that impacts Bitcoin, and more! https://fountain.fm/episode/NJ9Vr8mMPTAt9Q7GUgCb View quoted note →

ChrisLAS 6 months ago

Back from a road trip hiatus it’s a fully loaded episode. I think I make the meta case in this episode why NOT owning bitcoin is the biggest risk. Enjoy! 🍻

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This Week in Bitcoin • 77: Owning Bitcoin Isn’t Optional • Listen on Fountain

Altcoins wrecked, traders wiped, and the fiat system shows new cracks. I unpack the Great Debasement, Trump’s tariff tantrum, and why not owning ...

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ChrisLAS 6 months ago

Hello from Texas LinuxFest in Austin. 👋

ChrisLAS 6 months ago

Fresh TWiB! And maybe the last one for a couple of weeks. I think an important one too, especially if you’ve been wondering why bitcoin didn’t pump after the rate cut. And I cover that new PR to core that walks back some configuration deprecation. Don’t miss this one!

Fountain: Podcasts & Music

This Week in Bitcoin • 76: The Knots Tighten • Listen on Fountain

Core wars, treasury liquidity changes, and Europe’s digital dollar. Why Q4 of 2025 will be Bitcoin’s moment of truth. Affiliate Links 🇺🇸...

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ChrisLAS 6 months ago

Check out this cool guy I came across on the farm today.

ChrisLAS 6 months ago

GM! Eating breakfast with some guests.

ChrisLAS 7 months ago

Fresh TWiB: Why I think a rate cut was a lock and it’s not because of the jobs revision. That’s a smoke screen. Also, why this cut Isn’t a ripper for the price, yet. https://fountain.fm/episode/H5lo1HQmAk34SY3FDwe7 View quoted note →