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.
September 08, 2026
This episode covers the recent Liquid Network hack involving 4,000 BTC, including efforts to recover stolen funds and the technical cause traced to a caching bug. We also examine institutional moves such as Strategy’s $176 million Bitcoin repurchase and developments in tokenized bank payments by DBS and Citi. Discussions extend to emerging wallet security threats including AI-powered bug hunters and physical “wrench attacks.” Additionally, macroeconomic insights cover U.S. Treasury buybacks, evolving debt dynamics, and inflation data influencing Bitcoin’s role in the shifting financial landscape.
Listen NowSeptember 07, 2026
Today’s episodes cover major Bitcoin adoption catalysts including institutional accumulation and retirement account access, alongside market analysis forecasting a potential bull market. We explore the recent theft of approximately 4,000 BTC from the Liquid Network and its implications. Discussions also highlight Bitcoin’s role amid geopolitical tensions, institutional and regulatory developments, and reflections on Bitcoin’s historical and political context.
Listen NowSeptember 05, 2026
Analysis of Bitcoin’s current breakout setup reveals parallels with the 2023 rally, supported by institutional inflows and adoption milestones. Discussions cover regulatory shifts, economic factors influencing price action, and real-world use cases like El Salvador’s trustless payment startup. Global macro and geopolitical insights frame Bitcoin’s role amid shifting monetary policies and emerging economic structures. Privacy, sovereignty, and community-driven technology efforts highlight ongoing ecosystem development.
Listen NowSeptember 04, 2026
Today’s discussion covers Bitcoin’s recent price surge and technical signals, a global bond market crisis and its implications, institutional adoption trends, mining challenges at the grid edge, and the U.S. cattle industry’s decline highlighting food sovereignty issues. Insights from leading voices on accumulation strategies, regulatory updates, and technological innovation round out a comprehensive view of Bitcoin's evolving landscape.
Listen NowSeptember 03, 2026
Today’s coverage includes Bitcoin’s market movements amid macroeconomic shifts, security concerns around hardware wallets, regulatory updates, and forecasts of Bitcoin’s future value. Discussions highlight Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against government debt crises, the implications of technical advances like quantum resistance, and community perspectives on custody risks. Recent themes on regulatory innovation and institutional adoption provide context for ongoing developments.
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September 06, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into Bitcoin’s accelerating technological innovations, from Lightning Labs’ Wavelength rollout enhancing usability to ongoing cryptographic upgrades like Schnorr signatures and Taproot. We explore significant security challenges highlighted by the Coldcard hardware wallet entropy failure and the dual role of AI in both identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities. Institutional market dynamics reveal a maturing ecosystem with strategic capital rotation amid regulatory uncertainty. Governance tensions, particularly the failed BIP-110 fork, underscore the complexities of decentralized consensus. Finally, a global adoption mosaic unfolds, demonstrating diverse regional integrations shaping Bitcoin’s real-world footprint.
Listen NowAugust 30, 2026
This week, Winston and Sarah explore a rich tapestry of Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution, weaving together advances in Lightning Network usability, significant security challenges like the Coldcard hardware wallet entropy failure, and shifting institutional market dynamics. They analyze the persistent governance tensions revealed by the failed BIP-110 hard fork and unpack Bitcoin’s diverse global adoption narrative. The conversation underscores how these intertwined themes reflect Bitcoin’s maturation as both a technological system and a socio-economic phenomenon.
Listen NowAugust 23, 2026
This week’s episode dives deep into the dynamic intersection of technological innovation, evolving security challenges, and institutional market dynamics shaping Bitcoin’s trajectory in August 2026. We explore pioneering usability advancements like Lightning Labs’ Wavelength, dissect critical vulnerabilities exposed by the Coldcard entropy failure, and analyze capital rotation trends among major institutional holders such as Michael Saylor and Trump Media. Governance tensions around protocol upgrades, global adoption stories from El Salvador to Japan, and the growing quantum resistance efforts round out a comprehensive look at Bitcoin’s ongoing evolution.
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