Happy Monday and welcome back!Bitcoin Ben shared exciting news about the expansion of his Bitcoin Ben's Crypto Clubs, which are set to open in multiple cities. These clubs are super fun places to hang out, meet other people, and just be a part of the Bitcoin and Crypto social scene. Go check them out!John Drew discussed the upcoming Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11, 2024, highlighting its intimate and grassroots nature, which allows for meaningful interactions among attendees. He also mentioned the variety of vendors and the focus on community-building through physical events.Discussion on Physical Crypto ActivitiesBoth guests highlighted the unique value of in-person events and clubs in a digitally dominated industry. They shared insights on how physical venues like crypto clubs and event days facilitate deeper connections and more impactful educational experiences than online interactions.Introduction to Runes and Bitcoin Layer-2 TechnologiesThe latter part of the show shifted to a discussion with Peddy, who introduced us to the world of RunesTerminal, RunesPad, RunesEtch, and Runes, a new layer-2 technology on Bitcoin. Petty explained how Runes allows for the creation of fungible tokens directly on the Bitcoin blockchain, enhancing the capabilities of Bitcoin without compromising its decentralized nature.We explored the potential shift of focus back to Bitcoin as developers from other blockchain ecosystems began to see the possibilities Bitcoin-native protocols like Runes offered.Personal ReflectionsI shared my thoughts on the importance of decentralization in blockchain technology and how layer-2 solutions like Runes can help scale Bitcoin while maintaining its foundational principles. The discussion also covered the broader implications of these technologies for the future of Bitcoin and the entire crypto space.Today's episode blended discussing the tangible aspects of the crypto world through clubs and events with the intangible yet crucial technological advancements that continue to shape this space. As always, we aim to keep you at the forefront of these developments, ensuring you're well-informed and engaged with the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.See you all next week!Charlie Thank you for listening to The Charlie Shrem Show. For more free content and access to over 400 episodes, visit www.CharlieShrem.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.