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Co-Founder Joltz | Creator All Things Bitcoin YouTube Channel

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2024-06-18 19:41:55

Are stables coming (back) to Bitcoin? Is that good? Bad? In my latest video, we discuss 👇
Are Stablecoins Coming (Back) To Bitcoin?
https://youtu.be/orw5RkLUWo0

2024-06-09 15:44:27

GM, Bitcoin Layer 2 season continues with a rare example of something that actually does meet the bar for a proper L2 😁
Is Ark the future? In my latest video, we discuss:
Is This Bitcoin Layer 2 The Future?
https://youtu.be/k47hCzgHuuI

2024-05-25 17:54:11

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It definitely seems promising, but I admittedly need to spend more time deep-diving on it! Good idea for a future video.
I do think in general people underestimate the network effect and momentum that already exists with the Lightning Network so while anything is possible I suspect “supplant” is likely too strong even if Hedgehog proves technically superior, and it would be more likely to see some Hedgehog-like tech built in as a new BOLT eventually.

2024-05-25 17:37:58

Is Cashu & Bitcoin cash the future of Bitcoin payments? In my latest video we discuss 👇
Is Cashu & Bitcoin eCash The Future?
https://youtu.be/KiCGUWJ50Uo

2024-05-08 15:52:20

What might we see next in the ongoing attack against financial privacy? Is this time different? In my most recent video, I discuss 👇
Bitcoin Self Custody Under Attack
https://youtu.be/9_dzakM30Io

2024-03-29 15:29:31

Non KYC Bitcoin just got a lot easier with Bisq 2! Huge upgrade imo - check out my latest video here 👇
How to Buy Non KYC Bitcoin With Ease
https://youtu.be/BUoiUSUkMGw

2024-03-15 02:23:48

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Yes? 🙂

2024-03-14 17:48:41

👇 Have a look at some of the cool stuff we’ve been building at Joltz Rewards!
Asset issuance on Bitcoin will always be a controversial topic, but from my vantage point there are real use cases here that can serve as additional “ladders” for people to the life raft that is Bitcoin.
Joltz Wallet: First Non-Custodial Bitcoin & Taproot Assets Wallet
https://youtu.be/-wVv4R5u9P4

2024-01-29 20:38:20

👇My latest video is one of the most requested in a long time: a comparison of bitcoin node options!
Complete with a full comparison table at the end - I cover DIY options and a range of plug & play options 🤙
Bitcoin Node Comparison (Umbrel, Start9, myNode, and More!)
https://youtu.be/5pWzhBsGs6U

2023-12-22 19:11:00

This holiday season, consider not being insufferable when orange pilling your loved ones 😂
Tips and what I’ve found actually works in this week’s video 👇
How To Orange Pill Family & Friends Without Them Vomiting
https://youtu.be/5FI5hGM4HGc

2023-12-16 17:08:38

⛏️ Should we be concerned about mining pool centralization? Are concerns overblown?
In this week’s video we discuss 👇
Bitcoin Mining Centralization: Time To Be Concerned?
https://youtu.be/fIUpRllLhGE

2023-11-30 23:17:08

Pretty excited about Nostr Market tbh… A truly global, censorship-resistant marketplace is a massive tool for human prosperity.
👇 Check it out in this week’s video!
Nostr Market: Unstoppable Commerce?
https://youtu.be/xYCmQyJIuCo

2023-11-22 17:01:27

😱 Are high fees the new norm? This week’s video covers some of the practical steps you can take to future-proof your bitcoin stack:
Preparing For High Bitcoin Fees (Mempool, UTXO Consolidation, & More)
https://youtu.be/Vaiq5qDV5pU

2023-11-13 19:22:29

The Blockstream Jade takes an interesting approach in its security model that I don’t think a lot of people are aware of. Really interesting!
Check it out in this week’s video 👇
Blockstream Jade: Security For Your Bitcoin & Liquid Assets
https://youtu.be/cLFmd98mKNw

2023-11-03 18:33:28

Your latest monthly bitcoin digest is hot off the press!
✅ Macro update
✅ Clown world regulation
✅ Bitcoin innovation update
Latest Bitcoin News & Analysis
https://youtu.be/JwOljZJ0iK4

2023-10-30 14:40:55

👇🔥 Latest video is a banger featuring a full walkthrough of the brand new Cubit node + Citadel node software!
Fully FOSS and community-driven, and definitely worth considering if you’re running a Lightning node, home server, or anything in between!
Is Cubit + Citadel The Next Gen Bitcoin Node?
https://youtu.be/nJva4UQwwyc

2023-10-20 19:44:37

In this week’s video I sit down with Oliver Stamatoski, Founder of SVRN Energy and discuss his journey from hyperinflation in Yugoslavia to building a Bitcoin consumer products company! 👇
He Escaped Hyperinflation To Build A Bitcoin Company
https://youtu.be/uW8h9fQaggQ

2023-09-20 20:08:38

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Glad you enjoyed sir 🤝

2023-09-15 20:36:55

This week’s video is a tutorial of the latest generation of Phoenix Wallet! Will splicing change the game for self-custodial Lightning usage?
See what you think 👇
Phoenix Wallet: Splicing & The Latest Bitcoin Lightning Experience
https://youtu.be/dPKLkRK9bF8

2023-09-11 15:35:33

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I am indeed! Thrilled to hear that 🙏 If you ever have thoughts on what you want to see in future videos, don’t hesitate to share

2023-09-08 16:54:37

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Agree very exciting. Will put this on the list for a future video 🫡

2023-09-03 18:06:14

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Thanks for sharing. Serves as a good reminder that this idea has been around awhile and Paul has indeed addressed so many points of criticism over the years. I’m glad it’s getting the airtime it’s getting because it is an important concept. However, I’d still love to see more empirical evidence that miner incentives wouldn’t be adversely impacted. It’s concerning to see what’s happening over in ethereum land with MEV and Lido consolidating validator share, and I think there’s a similar risk of that w/ Drivechain that could change miner dynamics in ways that are difficult to predict.

2023-08-11 17:42:27

We've been building furiously this bear market at Joltz Rewards!
This week's video is a nice summary of what we've done & where we're going:
✅ New opportunities to stack some sats
✅ Pioneering "bitcoin rewards as a service"
✅ Vision for the future of loyalty
Check it out 🤙
$200B+ Loyalty Economy 🤝 The Bitcoin Standard
https://youtu.be/MSRvnUI7vIY

2023-08-04 18:01:19

Always excited to see more bitcoin educational tools - the Yzer app is slick! Like a Duolingo for Bitcoin with solid content, and you can earn some sats in the process 🤙
Check it out and share with your pre-coiner friends and fam 👇
https://youtu.be/9PmRHoiCLkI

2023-07-29 01:34:25

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Very kind words sir 🙏 appreciate the share!

2023-07-22 16:09:13

👇 Latest monthly digest is a banger: bitcoin supply shock, the compelling intersection between bitcoin and AI (no longer just theory), and more!
🤙
Bitcoin Supply & Demand, Bitcoin & AI
https://youtu.be/qJgAsO2rSPw

2023-07-14 15:42:39

Mutiny Wallet is now out in open beta! A self-custodial Lightning wallet in your browser - very powerful ⚡️
Curious how they do it and how to use it? My latest video is just what you’re looking for 👇
Mutiny Wallet: Self-Custodial Bitcoin Lightning Made Easy
https://youtu.be/loPdYbQ5VvU

2023-07-02 23:00:18

Regardless of whether or not you have a use case for stablecoins, the Sovrn DLLR is pretty cool. Stables will likely be a major avenue through which people transition from fiat land to bitcoin land, and it’s important to have a decentralized bitcoin-backed option in the ring 👇
What Is The Sovryn DLLR & Why Does It Matter?
https://youtu.be/H_Cz-Ivaq-s

2023-06-23 23:02:38

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Is Bitcoin Security Doomed?
https://youtu.be/GihUmRiQB70

2023-06-03 18:05:08

Serving up your latest Monthly Bitcoin Digest where we cover updates on the dizzying array of token issuance protocols on bitcoin as well as new scaling proposals like Ark and Enigma!
Monthly Bitcoin Digest: Ordinals, Ark, Enigma, and More!
https://youtu.be/L2S5TohSGNU

2023-06-03 18:02:07

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Not sure if I’m too late here but a couple options:
-https://tipcards.io/
-https://lightsats.com/
Lightsats is particularly good (and I have a tutorial for it on my channel if you want to check it out)
Lightsats: Orange Pill Your Family & Friends To The Lightning Network
https://youtu.be/fevpgAX__dI

2023-05-22 17:21:30

Seeing a lot of people coming out of the conference energized to try running their own node!
Check out my playlist on why this is useful, how to do it, and more 👇
Running Your Own Node
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeJSzZ9_XFRIX_wz7HDrdcbG8ycPxHM9Y

2023-05-22 17:21:10

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Well done!

2023-05-02 00:52:35

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Thanks for building amazing FOSS!

2023-05-01 17:57:49

Finally took a look at Zeus! Arguably the ultimate self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning experience for mobile?
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oIohVX7PeAA

2023-04-28 22:08:50

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Definitely! There are some interesting thoughts and discussion on that here:
https://twitter.com/dr_orlovsky/status/1647262339748487169?s=46&t=FY_o4CV6fruf1w2-eEIzLQ

2023-04-23 20:00:47

I continue to believe RGB is one of the most under-appreciated efforts in all of Bitcoin.
👇 In my latest video, I do a recap of what it is and dig into the latest v0.10 release which brings all the ingredients needed for scalable, private smart contracts on bitcoin and the Lightning network!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=y2Ak970WpkA&feature=youtu.be

2023-04-20 05:14:50

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Muun wallet comes to mind - they use swaps behind the scenes and display a single balance to the user that can be spent on or off-chain

2023-03-31 20:10:56

⚡️Building circular economies with bitcoin as a medium of exchange is critical to escape clown world.
Tools that make it easy for merchants to accept Bitcoin payments are therefore key, and I’ve found nothing easier than IBEXPay!
Today’s video goes through a tutorial and also compares trade-offs with other excellent solutions like BTCPay Server 👇
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q_maOYxBtbs

2023-03-26 04:51:23

If you’ve ever told a lie - even a small one - you know that it requires work to keep it going. It’s like keeping a ball underwater.
Now you understand why fiat money requires forever growth of bureaucracy & regulators to “keep it going”.
The biggest lie ever told.

2023-03-24 16:16:47

⚔️ Prepare For War ⚔️
New video just dropped: condensed recap of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, the Balaji Bet, and practical Bitcoin tools for how to prepare for the “Then They Fight You” phase
https://youtu.be/e-HzDGcg1XU
🫡 See you in Galt’s Gulch fam

2023-03-23 20:36:19

🌶️ Spicy video coming this week…
⚔️ A call to arms for the fight that is upon us.
🛠️ Along with practical tools to prepare for what lies ahead of us.
Stay tuned…

2023-03-23 20:32:51

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Well first of all, zap for you for the creativity! (Hopefully they went through…)
I like the idea overall - my one concern and one thought would be:
1. Whether we can consistently get something truly random from creating the symbols. Humans are notoriously terrible at creating randomness which is why something like dice rolls has a best practice of 100 rolls. Knowing that people may use such a method to create keys, could attackers anticipate probabilities of more common symbols for example? And then would the symbol become so necessarily complicated that it actually becomes difficult to remember? I’m not sure how to verify any of this but will think on it some more 🤔
2. It seems like it would be helpful to have standardized column/row sizes - I could even see you being able to buy a piece of paper that already has the columns and rows sized out along with the printed list of 2048 words
Really like the overall direction though! Curious if you have any thoughts on the randomness part. I’m sure someone like James Lopp may have some good resources to think through this more deeply.

2023-03-22 04:02:15

What topics would you like to see covered in future videos?
Best ideas get zapped 👇

2023-03-15 19:49:56

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🤝

2023-03-14 17:13:46

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You're typically going to pay a premium price for non-KYC sats, but more people using these tools = more liquidity and more competitive pricing.
Moral of the story: if you don't have at least 1 P2P way to acquire #bitcoin, you are not thinking adversarial enough.
If you found value in this thread, be sure to like and reshare so more folks can be aware of these great tools! 💪

2023-03-14 17:11:36

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Another great option is HodlHodl, a platform for trading P2P. Be advised they may require some amount of KYC info for things like dispute resolution, but you don't need to provide any to get started.
Check out more at #[2] tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmyYxrZM3Ms

2023-03-14 17:09:11

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Bitcoin ATMs are another option. See a map here https://coinatmradar.com with different providers, though note that the vast majority of these now require some form of KYC. CoinFlip is the best I've found.
Check out my tutorial for more: https://youtube.com/watch?v=DnheitmOalQ

2023-03-14 17:08:37

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Next is RoboSats - acquire non-KYC sats P2P over the Lightning network ⚡️
The user experience on RoboSats is absurdly awesome which is often lacking in P2P solutions.
Check out my tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISRoZxQaAs

2023-03-14 17:07:41

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First is BISQ - arguably the most complete non-KYC option for acquiring bitcoin.
They have great documentation, and you can check out my step-by-step tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hERgZAqbpOM

2023-03-14 17:06:31

With the attack against on/off-ramps well underway, it's more critical than ever for Bitcoiners to understand P2P options for acquiring #bitcoin
A 🧵of practical tools and how-to videos 👇

2023-03-11 06:38:37

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That means a lot! 🙏 Glad you’re finding them helpful

2023-03-11 06:37:44

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Welcome aboard!

2023-03-11 06:36:42

As the fiat experiment continues to buckle under its own weight, don’t give up on those you care about who don’t yet have their place secured in the life raft.
If they’re not balls deep in bitcoin, they will have an extremely difficult road ahead.

2023-03-09 18:27:59

The latest on Ordinals, Nostr, and the Lightning Network flywheel!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tAf1fYS2hWY

2023-03-08 03:41:38

Today in clown world, bureaucrats debate which uses of energy should be allowed for you peasants. More at 11.