The Bitcoin Brew
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Brewing Bitcoin knowledge one episode at a time. Daily Pints, Weekly Brews. No foam, all substance.
Bitcoin recaps, straight from the tap.
August 15, 2026
This episode covers the rare 1,064-day Bitcoin market cycle and its implications for future price targets and adoption by institutions and sovereigns. We review relocation challenges in El Salvador, Michael Saylor’s strategic Bitcoin views, and macro investor Jordi Visser’s perspectives on AI’s influence and Bitcoin’s market role. The discussion also includes the latest on Freedom Tech and digital sovereignty efforts.
Listen NowAugust 14, 2026
This episode covers Bitcoin developments on regulation, institutional adoption, and security vulnerabilities including the ColdCard hack and Trezor data breach. We discuss advancements in Lightning Network usability, growing institutional interest from banks and sovereign wealth funds, and the evolving impact of AI on Bitcoin security and society. The transcript connects these updates to ongoing themes of decentralization, custody challenges, and governance debates.
Listen NowAugust 13, 2026
Today’s episodes focus heavily on Bitcoin custody challenges in 2026, including the Coldcard entropy vulnerability that resulted in significant losses and the evolving security landscape influenced by AI and governance dynamics. Discussions also highlight the fallout from the BIP-110 chain split and the increasing centralization pressures between miners and node operators. Additionally, sovereign nations are entering the Bitcoin accumulation race, competing with corporations and ETFs, signaling a new phase in Bitcoin’s strategic importance globally.
Listen NowAugust 12, 2026
This transcript covers a wide range of Bitcoin-related topics from August 12, 2026, including a detailed discussion of Austrian versus Keynesian economics and their implications for Bitcoin, regulatory updates like the CLARITY Act, new wallet innovations, and significant market movements such as institutional accumulation and corporate treasury shifts. It also touches on technical security issues, AI integration challenges, and evolving infrastructure developments. The episode maintains continuity with recent themes around decentralization, security vulnerabilities, and institutional interest.
Listen NowAugust 11, 2026
This episode covers the fallout from BIP-110, Coldcard entropy vulnerabilities, and AI-driven attacks on Bitcoin infrastructure. We examine institutional Bitcoin treasury shifts, including Trump Media surpassing Tesla, and discuss regulatory and market developments around Bitcoin ETFs. The impacts of AI on Bitcoin security and infrastructure are explored alongside insights into self-custody lessons and mining trends.
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August 16, 2026
This week’s Bitcoin landscape was dominated by the ongoing fallout from the Coldcard hardware wallet entropy failure, stirring deep conversations about self-custody, security, and the evolving role of AI in vulnerability discovery. Institutional behavior remained pivotal, with Michael Saylor’s Strategy selling more Bitcoin while Trump Media quietly accumulated significant holdings, highlighting shifting capital flows amidst regulatory headwinds. The failed BIP-110 hard fork exposed persistent governance tensions, sparking debates about network security and consensus resilience. Meanwhile, technical innovations like Lightning Labs’ Wavelength promise usability advances, even as global adoption stories emphasize Bitcoin’s diverse real-world impact. Together, these narratives reveal a network navigating complex threats and opportunities in its maturation journey.
Listen NowAugust 09, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the rising urgency of quantum resistance in Bitcoin security, spotlighting the newly formed Bitcoin Security Consortium driving collaborative cryptographic innovation. We analyze the evolving institutional landscape, marked by major players like BlackRock and Vanguard expanding their Bitcoin holdings amidst regulatory flux and market maturation. Meanwhile, grassroots adoption stories from El Salvador and Japan, intertwined with infrastructure advancements, demonstrate Bitcoin’s real-world impact. We also explore critical hardware wallet vulnerabilities uncovered through AI-driven research, governance debates shaping protocol upgrades, and the complex regulatory environment influencing Bitcoin’s trajectory globally.
Listen NowAugust 02, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the unfolding Coldcard hardware wallet exploit, institutional Bitcoin market dynamics, and advances in Bitcoin’s quantum resistance efforts. We explore how major financial players like BlackRock are navigating market volatility amid regulatory developments such as the Bitcoin Clarity Act. Technical discussions span recent Bitcoin Optech updates and the debut of the Bitcoin Security Consortium. Finally, we reflect on grassroots adoption stories, the ongoing governance debates, and AI’s intertwining with Bitcoin’s future.
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