Simon, co-founder of Mempool.space, joins the show and shares Bitcoin’s evolution, decentralization, regulatory challenges, financial freedom, and Mempool.space innovations while offering advice for newcomers.


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🕐TIMESTAMP
00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Mempool.space
02:04 Simon’s Bitcoin Origin Story
07:56 The Birth of Mempool.space
12:10 The Importance of Open Source in Bitcoin
17:55 Running Your Own Node: A Necessity
22:00 The Future of Bitcoin and Potential Risks
25:47 The Ongoing Factional Struggles in Bitcoin
27:39 Consensus Challenges and the Evolution of Bitcoin
29:45 The Current State of Bitcoin Fees and Market Dynamics
31:51 Speculations on the Future of Bitcoin Adoption
35:51 Concerns Over Centralized Exchanges and Regulation
40:01 The Impact of EU Regulations on Bitcoin Freedom
45:27 The Freedom of Bitcoin and Global Mobility
47:16 The Bitcoin Standard and Its Implications
49:12 The Optimism of Bitcoiners
50:52 Future of Mempool Space and Innovations
01:02:30 Advice for New Bitcoiners

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