Bitcoin Mining Meets Nuclear Power w/ @saifedean & Kenji Tateiwa What happens when nuclear energy meets Bitcoin mining? ⚡🏭 Former TEPCO nuclear engineer Kenji Tateiwa reveals how Bitcoin mining can stabilize grids, monetize wasted energy, and reshape power infrastructure. 🔥 Here’s why this conversation is a game-changer 🧵👇 1/ From Fukushima to Bitcoin Mining Kenji was at the heart of the Fukushima disaster, managing its aftermath. The biggest lesson? Nuclear power isn't the monster the media makes it out to be. Today, he's using that experience to revolutionize Bitcoin mining & power generation. 2/ Is Nuclear Power Actually Safe? Despite public fear, nuclear energy has the lowest death rate per gigawatt-hour—even safer than solar (yes, more people die installing panels than from nuclear accidents!). Yet, countries like Germany shut down reactors & burned more coal instead. Makes sense? 3/ The Renewable Energy Trap Governments push wind & solar, but there’s a catch: they’re unreliable and require massive infrastructure spending. Bitcoin mining absorbs excess power, preventing waste & reducing costs for the grid. Instead of shutting down turbines, why not mine Bitcoin? 4/ Bitcoin Mining as a Grid Stabilizer Kenji pioneered using Bitcoin mining to stabilize Japan’s power grid by turning excess energy into an instant, flexible demand source. Translation: Less energy waste. Lower costs. More Bitcoin. 5/ What’s Next? Kenji’s startup Agile EnergyX is proving that Bitcoin & energy markets are a perfect match. Want to see how Bitcoin mining could disrupt global energy? Stay ahead of the curve—Edge 21 Newsfeed has the best insights on Bitcoin, energy, and innovation. ⚡ 🔗 Follow @Edge21BTC for more deep dives.

US dollars on Bitcoin Lightning w/ Luke Gromen & Preston Pysh In this episode, conversation explores how Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is revolutionizing payments, stablecoins, and the future of finance. Full video summary: 🧵👇 1/ Why Bitcoin is Unique? Unlike stablecoins (e.g., Tether) or altcoins, Bitcoin is truly decentralized. No issuer can control or take it from you. It’s a store of value AND a payment rail. 2/ Lightning Network’s Explosive Growth Since 2017, the Lightning Network has scaled massively, with 2,592+ nodes globally. It’s enabling instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions, creating a short squeeze on BTC supply. 3/ Tether on Lightning: A Game-Changer Tether (USDT) is now routing transactions on the Lightning Network via Taproot Asset Protocol. Near-instant settlements, near-zero fees. This could disrupt traditional payment systems. 4/ Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Lightning The Lightning Network’s decentralized nature makes it nearly impossible to censor. With 21,000+ nodes, it’s more robust than centralized alternatives like Ethereum or Solana. 5/ The Future of Payments is Here Imagine tokenizing stocks, bonds, or even Apple shares on Lightning. Instant settlements, no intermediaries. This could dismantle traditional clearinghouses and custodians. Want More Insights Like This? Stay ahead of the curve with Edge 21 Newsfeed. Get daily breakdowns of the latest Bitcoin videos, articles, and charts.

Bitcoin vs. Scambling Saifedean Ammous hosts Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, to break down the rise of "scambling," Bitcoin’s role in fixing money, and Wall Street’s new Bitcoin play. Full video summary: 🧵👇 1/ The Age of Scambling Klippsten introduces "scambling"—a mix of scamming and gambling, now rampant in crypto and meme coins. Unlike traditional gambling, it preys on financial desperation and misinformation. Stay away from the casinos! 🎰🚨 2/ Fiat’s Role in Financial Desperation Ammous argues that fiat debasement forces people into high-risk gambling. In a hard money system (like the gold standard), saving was enough. Now, people chase meme coins and sports bets, hoping for life-changing wins. 🎲💸 3/ Bitcoin vs. The Altcoin Casino Klippsten notes that in previous cycles, crypto exchanges were the entry point for Bitcoin. Now, ETFs and legitimate financial products are onboarding serious investors directly into Bitcoin. The shift is happening! 🔄📈 4/ The Institutional Bitcoin Rush Wall Street firms can no longer ignore Bitcoin. Klippsten shares insights from New York, where fund managers, analysts, and investors are flooding into Bitcoin-related financial instruments. The game is changing. 🏦⚡ 5/ MicroStrategy's Playbook is Working Companies are following Michael Saylor’s (@saylor) model—converting cash reserves into Bitcoin to escape fiat devaluation. Klippsten predicts more public companies will become “Bitcoin accumulation machines.” 🚀📊 6/ The Decline of Altcoins Ammous points out that Ethereum and other major altcoins are struggling. Even Ethereum ETFs have flopped. Meanwhile, meme coins accelerate the altcoin demise by skipping the tech narrative and going straight to gambling. 🛑💀 7/ Final Thought: Bitcoin Is Separating from Crypto Bitcoin is now seen as distinct from the crypto space. Regulators, media, and institutional investors recognize it as a savings and investment asset—while crypto merges with gambling. The separation is real. Want more Bitcoin + market insights? Edge21 breaks down key trends so you don’t have to. Follow us and Check out our latest summaries on Edge 21 Newsfeed.

SHOULD BITCOIN OSSIFY? Bitcoin expert Jameson Lopp joins Danny Knowles to discuss Bitcoin’s future, self-custody risks, and the rise of physical attacks on Bitcoiners. Summary of key insights: 🧵👇 1/ Ossification: Inevitable or Risky? Lopp sees Bitcoin ossification as inevitable—but warns against halting innovation too soon. If we stop improving Bitcoin now, are we setting ourselves up for future failure? 2/ The Self-Custody Dilemma 🔑 Most Bitcoiners aren’t prepared for self-custody risks. Without proper UX and education, weak security setups can lead to lost or stolen coins. Should more Bitcoiners use custody services instead? 3/ The Rise of Physical Attacks 🏴‍☠️ Lopp tracks wrench attacks on Bitcoin holders—& they’re increasing. Criminals are targeting known Bitcoiners, often using on-chain analysis to estimate their holdings. Privacy matters more than ever. 4/ Should Bitcoin Scale Now? Empty mempools today don’t mean we won’t face congestion later. Lopp argues scaling solutions should be discussed before Bitcoin reaches breaking points. Otherwise, we risk losing users to other chains. 5/ The Institutional & Nation-State Impact As Bitcoin adoption grows, institutions & nation-states could shape its governance. If Bitcoin becomes a strategic reserve, could protocol upgrades become a national security issue? 7/ What’s Next? Should Bitcoin prioritize ossification or innovation? Read our full summary at Edge21 Newsfeed & stay ahead of the most critical debates shaping Bitcoin’s future.