Ben and I riffed on "libertarian socialists" and all of the intellectual shortcomings of their silly ideas in the latest episode of the BEC. Also touched on the nature of our current social monetarist system. Check it out. Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Ben's Twitter Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jun 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Today's BEC is something a little different. I was joined by Dangerous History CJ to take a look at early american politics and how wars and territorial conflicts shaped political and economic policy that set the stage for the centuries to come. There are many lesson to be learned from this history, you don't want to miss it. Dangerous History Podcast CJ's Twitter Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Ben's Twitter Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechoc...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Ben and I were joined by Kon of Donnerlabs today to chat about the alpha release of their new competitive multiplayer FPS built on top of Lightning that allows users to earn Sats for killing other players. Get all the details on this awesome new game here. Bitcoin Bounty Hunt Kon's Twitter Donnerlab's Twitter Sponsor WTF Happenedin1971 on BBH Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Ben's Twitter Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at ...
May 18, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Ben and Collin discuss the discovery of Zero and Bitcoin with Robert Breedlove. Robert's Twitter Read Robert's Article Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Ben's Twitter Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Back again to cover current events with JW Weatherman. The worlds getting crazy so let's talk it through for Episode 35 of the BEC. JW's Twitter Mathbot Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Mar 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 35
BEC is back for episode 34! Joined today by Andrew Edstrom to discuss his new book Why Buy Bitcoin. I was pleasantly surprised by how well put together and thorough Andrew's book is, but let our discussion speak for itself. Lots of talk about macroeconomics and finance. Get the Book! Andy's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jan 15, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 35
I was joined by my friend Ben Kaufman for today's episode to talk about his recent article "The Monetary Case for Bitcoin". Don't let his age fool you, Ben is wicked smart. Make sure and check out his article after the show. The Monetary Case for Bitcoin (Ben's Article) Ben's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Nov 01, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 32
A quick and impromptu discussion with JW Weatherman surrounding some of the recently raised security concerns with the Casa Bitcoin and Lightning Node. JW's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter...
Oct 14, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Gigi is back for round 2 on the BEC, episode 31. Things got a little existential. Gigi's Twitter 21 Lessons Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Oct 13, 2019•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Was joined today by my friend Zane to talk about Bitcoin and liberty and politics. We got into the opportunity cost of money, cognitive dissonance and the state of liberty as a first principle in politics. Great conversation, don't miss it! Zane's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Oct 05, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Bitcoin Lawyer is back for part 2, this time to talk about global macro and Bitcoin. You don't want to miss this conversation, I think it's one of the best BEC episodes yet. Bitcoin Lawyer's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Sep 21, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 29
I was joined this week by Aviv Milner to chat about his wild 3 year journey through a wide variety of Bitcoin experiences. We discussed scalability, liquidity, and fungiblity and got into the importance of tools that preserve freedom in a world of ever encroaching despotism. Aviv's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Sep 14, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 28
I had the unique opportunity to speak with Bitcoin Lawyer this past week, who just so happens to be an avid Bitcoiner/libertarian and a practicing lawyer. Lot's of interesting conversation was had, including whether or not your seemingly bullet proof boating accident would hold up in court. Bitcoin Lawyer's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit ...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 27
It's time for the long awaited episode 26 of the BEC. The return of JW weatherman for his 3rd appearance on BEC, after popular demand. Today JW and I talk about Austrian speculation and how investing in a fiat society has warped our understanding of what makes economies tick. This is why we Bitcoin. JW's Twitter Mathbot Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Cr...
Aug 31, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
This is the first episode of a new experiment for a show with my friend Ben Prentice, where we get together and hash out ideas on topics we find interesting. Today's topic is 1971...wtf happened in 1971? Let us know what you think and maybe this we become a new recurring series. WTF happened in 1971? Join the discussion (BEC Discord) Ben's Twitter Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit B...
Jul 28, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Author of the renowned Bullish Case for Bitcoin joined me this week for a fun talk about Bitcoin and its potential role as global money. Loved this chat and I think you will too. Vijay's Twitter The Bullish Case for Bitcoin Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Bitcoin Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jul 12, 2019•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Got fellow Austrian economics and Bitcoin podcaster Stephan Livera on the show this week. We went over how some of the educational meta of the Bitcoin space has changed in the last couple years, for the better. Be sure to check out Stephan's fantastic podcast. Stephan's Podcast Stephan's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jul 07, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Dropping early this week to make up for last weeks late showing. The critically acclaimed Ben Prentice is back for another round on the BEC. This time Ben and I examine the macroeconomic landscape through the eyes of a nation-state and try to answer the question...what is the next move? Make sure to follow Ben on twitter. How the Economic Machine Works Ben's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin crash course Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechoch...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
A day late is better than never right? Gigi, author of the "21 lessons I Learned from Bitcoin" joined today for a fun chat about the paradigm shifts happening around Bitcoin and its second order effects on a number of topics. Real fun conversation. Check out 21 Lessons Gigi's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jun 24, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Episode 21 of the BEC is live. Joined this week by Ben Carman who's developing Lightning Rod which allow users to run a lightning node without needing a bitcoin full node. Check out Ben's project on Github! Lightning Rod Ben's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jun 16, 2019•57 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Episode 20 of the Bitcoin Echo Chamber is the science behind the stacking sats meme. Brian joins me to give his take on Dollar Cost Averaging Bitcoin and how it can be a useful tool for anyone looking to get started. Be sure to check out his medium posts on the topic. Brian's Article Brian's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Back in the saddle for episode 19. This week Ride the Lightning dev Sauby joins me for a talk on lightning user experience as we compare and contrast some of the RTL design decisions with other products in the space. Lot's of great lightning info. Sauby's twitter RTL Github Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Jun 02, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Episode 18 is here and its all about the Nodl Node. I brought Askuwheteau and Ketominer on the show to share with me their grand vision behind nodl...why they've made certain design decisions and what we can expect to see from them in the future. A great listen for anyone on the fence about which hardware node they should get. Check Out Nodl Here Nodl's Twitter Askuwheteau's Twitter Ketominer's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subs...
May 18, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Today I'm joined by my friend Ben for Episode 14. We talk about the Bitcoin Spectrum put out by Unchained Capital and cover all of the major pillars that are required to get a solid grasp of why Bitcoin is so important. This is a complex topic, but we did our best to cover all the bases in a single episode. The Bitcoin Spectrum Infographic Ben's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com T...
May 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Episode 17 I'm joined by @_ConnerBrown_ to discuss his new piece "Bitcoin has no intrinsic value and that's great". Conner has some excellent insights on Bitcoin as money and why its lack of an underlying commodity is a good thing for efficient utilization of resources and how it enhances the monetary aspects of a digital currency. Don't miss this one guys! Read Conner's piece here Conner's Twitter Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Bitcoin-Only Resources Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscrib...
May 12, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Episode 16 of the Bitcoin Echo Chamber is a unique episode... a little bit different than what I normally do, my friend Rehan, who lives in India, joined me to discuss Bitcoin and some of the issues he and his peers have faced with trying to bring about adoption in his country. Disclaimer: The audio for this episode is a bit distorted and can be difficult to hear at certain points (the first 15 minutes being the worst). There is a google doc with a full transcription of the episode below for you...
May 05, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Had a chat with Matt Odell this week and did a sort of post mortem retrospective of Segwit2x and all of the implications it carried with it. This episode should be a great primer for sorting out the subtle nuances in technical design and network security between Bitcoin and the host of other inferior products in the cryptocurrency space. Matt is also a co host of Tales from the Crypt, Rabbit Hole recap , which you may or may not remember Marty Bent (the other co-host for RHR) who joined us in BE...
Apr 28, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Today I had the opportunity to talk with the lightning infrastructure lead for Lightning Labs, the folks who have brought us LND. Alex is a deep well of knowledge and was kind enough to answer a slew of questions I put together with some help from community on all things lightning network. This episode is a must listen for the budding young lightning padawan. Alex's Twitter Lightning Loop Github Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitc...
Apr 13, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 13
I'm joined this episode with Kyle Torpey a freelance writer for Forbes and Bitcoin Magazine who has become a notorious diamond in the rough for Bitcoin thought pieces and news coverage. I pick Kyle's brain about the state of "crypto journalism", how to break into the space, and some of his personal thoughts on Bitcoin and events that have transpired since he started writing in 2014. This episode has lots of great little tidbits. Kyle's Twitter Crypto Retreat Twitter Kyle's Work Join the Discussi...
Apr 07, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
The infamous JW Weatherman returns to the Bitcoin Echo Chamber to discuss Egalitarian ideals and how they are the antithesis to Bitcoin, private property, and free markets. This episode is definitely a Do Not Miss! JW's Twitter Mathbot 10 Hours of Bitcoin Join the Discussion (BEC DISCORD) Collin's Twitter Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at bitcoinechochamber.com Theme Music Credit BEC Logo Credit...
Mar 31, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 11
