In this episode Stephan speaks with Matyas Kuchar, co-founder of BTC Prague, about the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Prague. They discuss the conference's focus on Bitcoin and its intersection with other technologies like AI, the regulatory landscape in Europe, and the community divides within the Bitcoin space. Matyas shares insights on the importance of self-custody, the challenges posed by CBDCs, and the need for a united front in the Bitcoin community. The discussion also touches on the influence of institutional investments on Bitcoin adoption and the value of self-custody. Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro(01:18) - What to expect from BTC Prague?(06:10) - The Intersection of AI & Bitcoin(10:41) - Rise of surveillance state & importance of Bitcoin(16:07) - CBDCs in Europe and regulatory challenges(19:30) - Community divides in Bitcoin(25:59) - The different types of conference attendees at BTC Prague(29:58) - The value of in-person connections(34:40) - Strategy’s influence on Bitcoin adoption(40:20) - Why attend BTC Prague?Links: https://x.com/Matyas44Cook https://x.com/btcprague Stephan Livera links:Follow me on X: @stephanliveraSubscribe to the podcastSubscribe to Substack