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 10, 2026
Today’s coverage includes in-depth discussions on Bitcoin mining decentralization and client diversity from Ocean’s Bob Burnett and Nacho Pauls, and insights into self-custody challenges from Coldcard’s Q&A. We analyze Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong’s $400K Bitcoin price projection and discuss recent market dynamics influenced by monetary policies and institutional adoption. Technical updates on Lightning Network, responsible vulnerability disclosure, and new Bitcoin Core releases are reviewed. Additional topics include Bitcoin user security, geopolitical adoption trends, and conceptual perspectives on Bitcoin’s connection to physics and time.
Listen NowSeptember 09, 2026
This episode covers discussions with policymakers on Bitcoin regulation, new multisig vaults, and trust bank applications. It explores Bitcoin's use under geopolitical pressures, commercial real estate integration, and evolving market data signaling a potential bottom. Additionally, the episode covers AI impacts on jobs and security, institutional adoption through retirement accounts, and global political influences on Bitcoin's role.
Listen NowSeptember 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 NowYour weekly deep dive into Bitcoin's finest brew.
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.
Listen Now