The Bitcoin Nova Podcast

Bitcoin has more wallets than ever. So why does sending a payment still feel intimidating?

At Bitcoin Amsterdam, I sat down with the founders of Branta, Kute and Blitz Wallet to ask a simple question: are we solving a product problem, or is there really no demand?

This Bitcoin Amsterdam panel from The Bitcoin Nova Podcast answers whether demand for Bitcoin is real, and why wallet user experience still gets in the way of everyday use. The builders explain why people outside Bitcoin do not care about technical details like seed phrases or long addresses...

A year and a half after our first conversation, Jeff Booth joins me again.

His advice was to spend more time in the world I wanted to live in. Since then, I’ve been doing exactly that: meeting Bitcoiners, building community, working with Conduit, and finding more ways to bring Bitcoin into my everyday life. The relationships, opportunities, and energy that have come from it have changed my life, and I’m excited to share where this journey is taking me.

In this conversation, we explore why Jeff believes the first free market that ever exis...

The Hive is back! 🐝 We’re catching up after the Midwest Bitcoin Summit in Columbus, Ohio, talking Bitcoin community, open commerce, and what happens when your internet friends finally become friends in real life.

Join Staci, Big G, Brett Hansen (Bcuz), and Killer ₿, plus a surprise appearance from Jeeves, for another episode of Hive Minded. From KB meeting the crew for the first time to opening Based Trading Cards and showing off FUGUM hats, there’s plenty to catch up on.

We also get into the real-world side of Bitcoin adoption: buying from independent merchants, paying se...

Luke and Brooke join me on The Bitcoin Nova to share how their Bitcoin Treasure Hunt gets people out into their communities, visiting local businesses, playing games, and using Bitcoin as money.

Through hands-on experiences, they help participants understand inflation, purchasing power, ownership, and the freedom to use their own money. What starts as a fun adventure becomes a way to build confidence, support local businesses, and connect people.

We talk about how they’ve brought more than 25 businesses into their local Bitcoin economy, why learning by doing can make things click, and how other co...

What keeps bringing me back to Nostr is the people. The conversations, the support, and the feeling that something you created actually meant something to someone.

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I’m joined by Philip Charter, also known as Totally Human Writer, to talk about why we’re choosing to spend more time in communities where that connection matters.

We get into decentralized social media, zapping sats, and marketplaces like Conduit, where creators and customers can connect and exchange value directly. We also talk about what happens when platforms reward outrage and atte...

What does your reaction to Bitcoin actually reveal about you.. not whether you love it or hate it, but why?

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with my friend Brett Hansen, author of The Belief Machine. This isn’t the typical Bitcoin book. It doesn’t explain what Bitcoin is, how the technology works, or why we need it. Instead, it uses Bitcoin to help us understand ourselves.

We explore how identity, belonging, status, past experiences, and inherited beliefs shape what feels true and why challenging those beliefs can feel like a pe...

What happens when a female medical device leader and a Bitcoin convert meet at exactly the right moment? You get a conversation about chronic pain, spinal cord stimulation, and the unexpected way a finance class led to Bitcoin ownership, deeper conviction, and a new sense of freedom.

Staci sits down with Bria Lane Papia, a veteran in medical device sales at Saluda Medical, who explains how modern spinal cord stimulation is changing the way doctors treat patients with chronic pain. Bria breaks down how the technology works, why precision dosing matters, and how minimally invasive treatment can...

How can Bitcoin strengthen a marriage, shape intentional parenting, and help families teach kids about money? Staci sits down with Anthony and Danielle Luna, hosts of the Bitcoin podcast To the Moon with the Lunas, to explore Bitcoin family values, financial literacy for kids, and building a meaningful life together.

Anthony first fell down the Bitcoin rabbit hole while Danielle was focused on raising their three young children. Instead of keeping Bitcoin as his thing, they started a podcast so she could learn from other Bitcoiners at her own pace. The result was a shared mission that...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova Podcast, Staci sits down with Tatum Turn Up for a fun, wide-ranging conversation that starts with a Vegas birthday shoutout and quickly opens into the bigger story behind Bitcoin community, privacy, music, and mining.

Tatum shares how Bitcoin conferences can feel like a family reunion, why music and DJing are such a meaningful part of his life

The conversation also goes deep on digital security, online privacy, and the ways Bitcoin has changed how he thinks about his identity and public presence.

They get into mining...

Btc and Nostr are colliding with e-commerce, and Eric FJ says the real opportunity is not another closed platform - it is an open marketplace where users can actually own their identity, move freely, and get paid in Bitcoin.

Staci sits down with Eric FJ, the builder behind Conduit, to unpack why open-source systems, interoperable marketplaces, and Nostr-native commerce may be the missing piece for making Bitcoin useful at everyday scale. If you have ever felt trapped by social platforms, payment processors, or app ecosystems that control your reach, this conversation will hit home.

This...

Coldcard incident explained with Swan engineer Steve Keider

Staci is joined by Steve Keider, an engineer at Swan, to break down the ongoing Coldcard incident, what appears to have gone wrong, and why the recommended response is broader than just affected devices. They also dig into how AI-assisted red teaming is changing both

Bitcoiners just got a brutal reminder that self-custody is only as safe as the code behind it. Swan engineer Steve Keider breaks down the Coldcard incident, how a seed-generation flaw opened the door to compromise, and why this is pushing the entire...

The Bitcoin self-custody disaster that rocked the space — and what it reveals about trust, verification, and the future of crypto security

A catastrophic vulnerability in one of the most trusted Bitcoin hardware wallets has caused over $100 million in losses, catching even the most diligent self-custody advocates off guard. In this urgent episode, seasoned security researcher Josh (secsovereign) shares an insider’s perspective on how a series of seemingly small technical choices led to the worst disaster in Bitcoin’s self-custody history — and why it’s a wake-up call for everyone holding Bitcoin today.

You’ll discover...

Who decides the rules of Bitcoin? In this episode, Staci speaks with Brian, known online as Fundamentals, about BIP 110, Bitcoin Core, Bitcoin Knots, mining power, node power, and the growing debate over Bitcoin governance.

Can ordinary Bitcoin nodes determine the rules of the network, or do they primarily give users the power to resist rules they reject? What happens if BIP 110 activates without broad miner support? Could the disagreement create a chain split or even lead to a proof of work change?

Staci and Brian explore both sides of this complicated debate, including concerns about...

This episode is inspiring, how one man can change his life, and the lives of others by creating a solution to one of America's biggest social issues known as the food desert.

Jose from Beyond Food Market shares how embracing his true self skyrocketed his community and his mission to bring healthy foods to underserved neighborhoods.

In this candid conversation, discover how authenticity builds trust, fuels community, and transforms both personal and professional life. Jose reveals how he documented his journey as a content creator. You'll learn how turning away from capitalism-driven shortcuts to healthier...

Most people think Bitcoin is just a speculative gamble, but it’s the key to a future built on scarcity, energy innovation, and real value. Sergei Gersimovich, founder of Easy Blockchain, reveals how Bitcoin's true power lies in its scarcity, something the market is desperately missing right now. This episode cuts through the hype, uncovering what’s really happening behind the scenes in Bitcoin mining, AI data centers, and energy use and why it all matters for your money and the future of finance.

You’ll discover:

How flared gas and wasted energy are fueling a revo...

One of my biggest takeaways was admitting that I got something wrong.

I believe Bitcoin Core’s decision to quickly reject Luke Dashjr’s proposal while simultaneously changing the default policy limit primarily benefited the largest miners and squeezed out smaller ones.

Michael explained that the intent was actually the opposite. The concern was that Bitcoin’s relay policy had drifted away from Bitcoin’s consensus rules, creating situations where larger miners could gain an advantage. The policy change was intended to bring those back into alignment.

Whether you agree with that reasoning or not...

Most entrepreneurs are flying blind in industries penalized by legacy financial systems until now. Andrew Tillman shares how he built a cannabis startup from scratch during a time when banking was nearly impossible, revealing the hidden power of Bitcoin to transform regulation, payments, and access in one of the most cash intensive markets.

In this episode, discover how Andrew's engineering background allowed him to create a fully operational cannabis processing plant in a legal landscape riddled with obstacles, including high fees, regulatory barriers, and cash risks. You'll learn why traditional banking relentlessly hinders cannabis businesses and how...

Unlock the mysteries of Bitcoin mining in this episode packed with insights from Michael “Schnitzel” Schmidt, a seasoned software engineer turned Bitcoin advocate. Discover how the very heat from your home appliances could be your next income source — heating your house with Bitcoin mining heat is just the beginning. This episode is essential if you want to understand the future of decentralized money, how proof of work works like a giant global lottery, and why Bitcoin’s security relies on physics, cryptography, and game theory.

You’ll learn:

Why heating your home or pool with Bitcoin mi...

Most Bitcoin is lost because of user error, not theft.

In this episode, Dale Warburton joins me to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of self-custody: Bitcoin inheritance planning.

Many Bitcoiners focus heavily on wrench attacks, physical security, and protecting their stack from the outside world. But the biggest risk to your Bitcoin may actually be your own lack of planning.

If you do not have a specific plan for your digital assets, the state may determine how your assets are distributed when you are gone. And when it comes to...

Most people feel trapped in a cycle of hardship and regret but what if there was a way to break free? Josh shares his raw, inspiring journey from homelessness and addiction to building a legacy rooted in hard work, self-awareness, and a revolutionary mindset shift. His story isn’t just about survival, it's about transformation, resilience, and taking control of your future, no matter where you start.

Discover how a single decision, driven by a desire to protect his children and rewrite family history, catapulted Josh into a life of purpose. He reveals the pivotal moments that ch...

Unlock the secrets of your family's past, here your ancestors lived, the sacrifices they made, and the stories that were kept hidden. When Marcus discovered his Greek, Polish, and Turkish roots, his journey revealed not just names and dates, but a tapestry of history, trauma, and resilience that transformed his sense of identity. Now, he's using genealogy and DNA to uncover lost family stories, break the silence, and heal generational wounds.

This episode dives into stories of wartime atrocities, diaspora mysteries, and the surprising connections that bind us. You'll discover how a single photograph can serve as...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Host of The Unyppnotized Podcast, Heather Keys to explore what it really means to become “unhypnotized” in a world built on distraction, manipulation, fear, and blind trust in authority.

We connect dots between consciousness, awakening, sovereignty, relationships, spirituality, community, and the profound transformation that happens when people begin questioning the systems they once accepted without thought.

Heather shares her perspective on how Bitcoin acts as both a practical tool and a spiritual catalyst, helping people reconnect with truth, personal responsibility, intuition, and low time pref...

In this episode, I sit down with Joe Hehn, a mindset coach, speaker, and someone whose perspective was shaped through one of the hardest experiences a person can go through.

Joe shares the story of losing his wife to cancer… a moment that didn’t just break his world, but stripped away his identity, his future, and everything he thought life was supposed to be. What followed wasn’t a quick recovery — it was years of grief, searching, traveling, and trying to understand reality itself.

That pain became the turning point.

Through that journey...

This talk is about hope, responsibility, and building a future where the next generation has a real chance. Recorded live at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas,.

Andrew Tillman, President of the Bitcoin Scholarship Foundation, discusses their mission to break the cycle of poverty through Bitcoin and education. The presentation, held at the Midwest Bitcoin Summit, highlights the foundation's efforts and future plans for economic development. Learn more about how bitcoin explained can help escape the poverty trap and generational poverty.

Topics:

• Why poverty is more than just a money problem

• How Bitcoin crea...

In this episode, George and Staci talk about their experience at BitBlockBoom, attending for the first time and stepping on stage to share the story of The Bitcoin Army.

We get into the energy of the conference and what it felt like being in the Fort Worth Stockyards at the longest-running Bitcoin conference.

From there… things take a turn 👀

Then we get suspicious about microplastics, why we even use straws and plastic bags, and why it might be time to normalize baskets for groceries instead.

Then we go deeper…

Are law...

Her husband was arrested for writing code.

Then their home was raided by armed agents.

This is not a movie. This is happening right now in America.

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sat down in person with Lauren Rodriguez in Fort Worth, Texas at the BitBlockBoom conference, where she was speaking about her husband’s case. This is our conversation.

She shares what really happened that morning… and how everything changed overnight.

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We break d...

In this conversation, I sit down with Gary Leland, a true pioneer who was early to e commerce, early to podcasting, early to Bitcoin… and is now making a bold claim he’s going to be the first person to live to 200.

Gary isn’t just early, he’s proven.

He’s in the Podcasting Hall of Fame and has a track record of being ahead of the curve when it comes to technology and opportunity.

But what stood out to me in this conversation is something deeper…

He’s not just focused o...

What if the key to orange pilling the world was something as simple as a trading card

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova I sit down with Aladdin founder of Based Trading Cards to explore a creative and powerful approach to Bitcoin education What started as a fun collectible has turned into a bridge helping people understand money freedom and Bitcoin in a way that actually clicks

We talk about why Bitcoin still feels so hard for most people to grasp and how simplifying the message through things like trading cards real world conversations...

What happens when the internet itself is broken… and people start building something better?

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Peter, a software engineer who’s worked inside Big Tech and is now focused on what comes next. We dive into the idea of the open web, how Bitcoin plays a role in it, and why the current system of platforms, incentives, and monopolies cannot last.

This conversation goes deep into what it means to demonetize the billionaires, not through force, but by building systems that make them irrelevant. When ever...

What happens when the world feels like a circus… and nobody trusts the ringmasters anymore?In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, Staci sits down with Killer ₿ of Crime Watch for a raw, unfiltered conversation about everything people are thinking… but not always saying.From war headlines and shifting narratives to media contradictions and elite power games, they dig into the chaos while somehow still finding humor in it.They talk about:📱 Doomscrolling and the addiction to breaking news🌍 War, Iran, Israel, and the confusion behind it all🧠 Media narratives, contradictions, and propaganda concerns😵‍💫 Emotional overload and trying to process it in real time...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Redtail Hawk for a fascinating conversation about patterns, cycles, and the strange connections between Bitcoin and ancient ways of understanding time.What starts as a discussion about Bitcoin price cycles and technical analysis quickly expands into something deeper. We explore the idea that human history often unfolds in patterns, from ancient calendars and seasonal timekeeping to the modern concept of Bitcoin block time and halvings.Along the way we discuss the meaning of the word apocalypse as an unveiling of truth, and how many people today feel like...

In this episode I sit down with Rev.HODL, a homesteader, Bitcoin miner, and builder of real circular economies in Southwest Michigan.He is not just stacking sats.He is heating his home with Bitcoin miners.Drying food with Bitcoin miners.Preheating maple syrup sap using immersion mining in canola oil.Growing cannabis and raising meat rabbits inside a permaculture loop.Selling maple syrup, eggs, beef, coffee, and more at local Bitcoin meetups.And he is also building real world Bitcoin hospitality.Rev built a tiny house and a yurt on his property and rents them out for people...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Josh (Secure Sovereign) to discuss Bitcoin governance, maintainer concentration, alternative implementations, and the historical events that shaped where we are today.Topics Covered• The collapse of the Bitcoin Foundation• MIT Digital Currency Initiative funding• Epstein related documents and their connection to early funding pathways• The block size wars and long term governance consequences• Proof of concentration of power in Bitcoin Core’s maintainers (quantitative governance analysis)• Why alternative implementations matter• The risks of monolithic codebases• AI and the future of Bitcoin development• The case for separating governance from consensusThis is not...

In this episode, I sit down with Kris from Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions to talk about the evolution of home Bitcoin mining and why it’s finally becoming practical for everyday people.If you’ve ever thought about mining but felt intimidated by noise, wiring, infrastructure, or complexity, this conversation will change your perspective.Kris shares his powerful origin story, from having his business bank accounts frozen with no warning, to discovering Bitcoin as a form of financial sovereignty, to now helping people mine Bitcoin from their homes.We talk about:• Why home mining used to be unrealistic• How new Aval...

In 2009 the Genesis Block was mined.It was not just the beginning of a new monetary system.It was the beginning of a new culture.In this episode I sit down with Asanoha, artist and founder of Bitcoin Art Magazine, to talk about the Genesis Edition and what it means to preserve Bitcoin culture in a world full of noise.In this episode we talk about:Physical art versus AI slopNFTs and the illusion of ownershipGambling culture and digital decadenceThe disappearance of the pennyFiat distortion versus proof of workWhy culture is the real battlegroundBitcoin is not just code.It...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Michael Jordan, Chief Growth Officer at The Bitcoin Way, for a deep conversation about Bitcoin self-custody, sovereignty, and opting out of the fiat system.We explore what it really means to own your Bitcoin, why self-custody matters more than price, and how Bitcoin changes the way you think about money, trust, and responsibility. Michael shares his journey into Bitcoin, why The Bitcoin Way exists, and how they help everyday people secure their Bitcoin the right way.We talk about UTXOs vs Lightning, hot wallets vs cold storage, why...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I’m joined again by Natalie Brunell for a thoughtful, wide ranging conversation about money, meaning, and why Bitcoin resonates so deeply with people across the world.Natalie joins me to discuss her new book, Bitcoin Is for Everyone, and the years long journey that led her to write it. We talk about Bitcoin as a tool for financial empowerment, especially for everyday people who feel left behind by the current system. Drawing from her background as an award winning journalist and a first generation American, Natalie explains how understanding money changed he...

In this episode, Matteo Pellegrini, Vibe CEO of Club Orange, joins me to talk about building a Bitcoin-only social network focused on something many of us are craving: real human connectionMatteo shares his personal journey into Bitcoin, what inspired him to create Club Orange, and the challenges of launching a community-driven app during a bear market. We explore how the platform is intentionally designed to move people offline, encouraging real-life meetups, friendships, and shared experiences among Bitcoiners.We dive deep into geo-zapping, one of Club Orange’s most innovative features, and discuss the many real-world use cases it unlocks. Fr...

He’s from the Show Me State. He doesn’t take things at face value.He doesn’t just believe what he’s told. He needs to see it for himself.Bring Facts was the winner of the Bitcoin Golf Invitational for his legendary Bitty Titty Bitcoin Tattoo, which earned him the invitation to El Salvador and kicked off this life changing journey.https://bitcoingolfinvitational.com/And in El Salvador, that’s exactly what happened.Walking the streets. Talking to people. Watching real change happen in real time.Seeing truly was believing.In this episode, I’m joined by Bring Facts...

In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Sylvia Vasilik, the author of Bitcoin Hands On Learn by Doing.Sylvia wrote her book because she saw a gap in Bitcoin education.There are plenty of books that explain why Bitcoin matters. Far fewer that show you how to actually use it.Her book is written as a true step by step guide. It walks you through using Bitcoin in real life. Not theory. Not price talk. Actual practice.We talk about how fear around self custody often comes from never having done it before. Sending Bitcoin...