Bitcoin Needs Innovation, Not Complacency | Jameson Lopp

In this episode, Jameson Lopp returns to discuss Bitcoin’s muted 2025 cycle, the shifting power from retail to institutions, and the messy but necessary evolution of Bitcoin’s development, governance, and blockspace economics. We also explore Zcash’s unexpected resurgence, the risks and realities of future forks, and what truly threatens Bitcoin heading into 2026. Enjoy!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:44) Bitcoin Cycles vs Institutions

(07:35) Bitcoin as Hedge, Asset, and Narrative

(09:22) State of Bitcoin Development

(11:23) Protocol Wars and Bitcoin's Future

(28:38) Privacy Innovations and Zcash

(36:05) Institutional Bitcoin Adoption Accelerates

(45:13) Regulation’s Expanding Role in Bitcoin

(49:45) The Road to Merchant Adoption

(52:26) Top Risks for Bitcoin Heading Into 2026

(54:54) Final Thoughts

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Disclaimer: Nothing said on Supply Shock is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are opinions, not financial advice. Hosts and guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

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