Episodes
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The Trolls of Wall Street: https://geni.us/mC1aKBookmarked: https://www.bookmarked.club/
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Missing episodes?
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A Bright Future: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/a-bright-future
Stakwork: https://stakwork.com/
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→ Where Is My Flying Car?: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/where-is-my-flying-car
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→ Americana: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/americana
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→ Zoning Rules:
https://www.bookmarked.club/books/zoning-rules
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→ The Rise and Fall of American Growth: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/the-rise-and-fall-of-american-growthSponsor→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakworkSummaryThe conversation explores the book 'The Rise and Fall of American Growth', which chronicles growth in America over the past 150 years. It begins with an introduction to the topic and the background of the author Robert J. Gordon. The concept of growth and productivity is defined, highlighting the role of GDP and the impact of inventions. The three industrial revolutions are discussed, along with their key innovations. The conversation then delves into the factors affecting growth, including education, inequality, and fiscal debt. The chapters conclude with an exploration of the rise of American growth from 1870 to 1970 and the fall of American growth from 1970 to the present. The conversation covers various topics related to economic growth, inequality, and the future. The guest, Robert J. Gordon, advocates for immigration reform and improved education as solutions to economic challenges. The discussion also touches on the impact of going off the gold standard and the role of money in exacerbating issues. The guest expresses skepticism about the idea that the US going off the gold standard in 1971 has played a significant role in rising inequality. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the potential for a 'special century' and the importance of economic growth.Takeaways- Growth and productivity are measured by GDP and reflect the increase in output per person or per hour of work.- The three industrial revolutions, marked by key innovations, have driven economic growth: steam engine and cotton spinning, electric power and internal combustion engine, and computers and digital technology.- The percolation of innovations takes time, and the impact of new inventions may not be immediately evident in productivity statistics.- Factors such as education, inequality, and fiscal debt can act as headwinds to growth.- The rise of American growth from 1870 to 1970 was driven by the implementation of inventions and increased productivity.- The fall of American growth from 1970 to the present is characterized by slower productivity growth, increased inequality, and fiscal debt.
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→ Scale: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/scale
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→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
Summary
In this conversation, Kevin interviews Geoffrey West, a physicist and author of the book 'Scale'. They discuss the concept of scaling laws and how they apply to various disciplines such as biology, networks, and cities. They explore the interconnectedness of these scaling laws and the significance of quarter power scaling. They also delve into the similarities and differences between biological systems and cities, the constraints on city growth, and the potential limitations of resource availability. The conversation touches on the role of innovation, collaboration, and technology in scaling, as well as the challenges and possibilities for stabilization in the future.
Takeaways
Scaling laws apply to various disciplines and are interconnected. Quarter power scaling is significant in understanding scaling phenomena. Biological systems and cities share similarities in optimization and resource allocation. Cities have unique constraints on growth compared to biological systems. Innovation, collaboration, and technology play key roles in scaling. The future of scaling requires adaptation, resilience, and potential stabilization.This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
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Links
→ Bookmarked: https://www.bookmarked.club/
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→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
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→ The Fabric of Civilization: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/the-fabric-of-civilization
Sponsor
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
Summary
In this episode, Kevin interviews Virginia Postrel, author of 'The Fabric of Civilization,' about the role of fabric in history and its connection to technology, science, and trade. Virginia shares her journey of becoming interested in fabric and the inspiration behind her book. They discuss the concept of natural fibers and how they have been modified over time. They also explore the connection between weaving and math, as well as the impact of dye on the chemical industry. Overall, the conversation highlights the often overlooked significance of textiles in shaping human civilization. The conversation explores the history and future of fabric, focusing on the development of synthetic dyes, the motivations behind their use, and the impact of technological progress on jobs and society. The Luddite movement is discussed as an example of opposition to automation and efficiency. The future of fabric is examined through the lens of 3D knitting, customization, bioengineering, environmental sustainability, 3D printing, and innovative applications. The conversation explores various textile innovations and their applications, including nonwovens, carbon fiber, and performance textiles in athletics. It also discusses the design of garments for specific sports positions.
Takeaways
- Textiles have played a crucial role in human civilization, connecting technology, science, and trade.
- There is no such thing as a truly 'natural' fiber, as most fibers have been modified over time through selective breeding and hybridization.
- Weaving is an early form of binary operation and has connections to mathematics and computing.
- Dye has been a catalyst for the chemical industry, leading to advancements in chemistry and the development of synthetic dyes.
- Textiles have been an integral part of human history, and understanding their role provides insights into the broader history of civilization.
- Synthetic dyes were the first killer app of industrial chemistry, revolutionizing the textile industry.
- The motivations for using dyes include status, religious significance, and group affiliation.
- The Luddite movement highlights the tension between technological progress and job displacement.
- The future of fabric includes 3D knitting, customization, bioengineering, environmental sustainability, 3D printing, and innovative applications.
- Nonwovens, such as those used in disposable diapers and masks, are an important category of fabric.
- Carbon fiber, although not a textile, is a fiber used in various applications, including athletic equipment.
- Performance textiles play a significant role in enhancing athletic performance, comfort, and injury prevention.
- Garments can be designed specifically for different sports positions to optimize movement and performance.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Virginia's Interest in Fabric
04:03 Overview of the Book
07:30 Textiles as Overlooked Technology
11:26 There's No Such Thing as a Natural Fiber
29:35 Weaving and its Connection to Math and Computing
45:15 The History and Chemistry of Dye
52:50 Dye as a Catalyst for the Chemical Industry
54:18 The First Killer App: Synthetic Dyes
55:29 Motivations for Dyes: Function, Pleasure, and Meaning
59:22 The Luddites and Technological Progress
01:01:31 Automation and Efficiency in Technology
01:12:12 The Future of Fabric: 3D Knitting and Customization
01:31:52 The Future of Fabric: Bioengineering and Environmental Sustainability
01:42:37 The Future of Fabric: 3D Printing and Localized Production
01:46:52 The Future of Fabric: Innovative Applications and Strength
01:47:10 Nonwovens and Other Textile Innovations
01:48:32 Exploring Non-Wovens and Carbon Fiber
01:49:30 Performance Textiles in Athletics
01:51:12 Designing Garments for Specific Sports Positions
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Moritz Kaminski is the co-founder of Alby, which is a browser extension that acts as a Bitcoin and Nostr companion for the web.
→ Alby: https://getalby.com/
Sponsors
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Bookmarked: https://www.bookmarked.club/
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
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Today’s episode features Andy Schoonover at CrowdHealth which is stacks sats by giving Americans a community-powered, and Bitcoin-powered alternative to health insurance.
→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/Sponsors
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations
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→ The Box: https://www.bookmarked.club/books/the-boxSponsors→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/SummaryOn this episode, Marc Levinson explores the history and impact of containerization on the global economy. He begins with an introduction to the topic and the motivation behind writing his book 'The Box'. The discussion then delves into the state of international trade before the advent of containers and the challenges faced by dock workers. The role of regulation and the ICC in shaping the industry is also explored. The conversation highlights the story of Malcolm McLean and his pivotal role in the birth of containerization. The impact on small shipping towns, the unintended consequences, and the expansion and standardization of containers are also discussed. Finally, the conversation explores the lessons learned from container standardization, the impact of container shipping on Asia and American economies, the reversal of ship sizes, technological innovations in the shipping industry, potential threats to the shipping industry, and the development of the container shipping industry.Takeaways- Containerization revolutionized international trade and played a major role in the growth of globalization.- The development of container shipping was driven by a combination of economic factors, technological advancements, and the vision of individuals like Malcolm McLean.- The standardization of containers and the establishment of regular shipping routes were crucial in the growth and success of containerization.- Containerization had significant implications for labor unions, dock workers, and small shipping towns, leading to changes in employment and economic structures. Container standardization took about 10 years to reach a result that seemed acceptable to everybody, showing that standardization processes can be slow.- Container shipping had a significant impact on the economies of Asia and the United States, enabling the growth of trade and the development of new business models.- The trend of increasing ship sizes is likely to reverse, as the economies of scale are not as beneficial as initially expected.- Technological innovations in the shipping industry are focused on marginal improvements rather than revolutionary changes.- Technologies like 3D printing and demographic changes may pose threats to the shipping industry.- The development of the container shipping industry was a result of incremental changes and decisions that had significant long-term effects.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background03:41 Life Before Containers10:09 Regulation and the Role of the ICC13:10 Malcolm McLean and the Birth of Containerization19:49 Challenges and Hurdles in the Early Days of Containers28:47 Impact on Dock Workers and Labor Unions33:49 Effects on Small Shipping Towns39:09 Unintended Consequences and Second Order Effects52:50 Expansion and Standardization of Containers57:33 Lessons from Container Standardization01:00:42 The Impact of Container Shipping on Asia and American Economies01:17:30 The Reversal of Ship Sizes01:23:11 Technological Innovations in the Shipping Industry01:27:04 The Potential Threats to the Shipping Industry01:28:02 The Development of the Container Shipping IndustryThis show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]Links→ Bookmarked: https://www.bookmarked.club/→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
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Christian Decker is an engineer at Blockstream. We spoke in October about how their recently released Blockstream Greenlight works, custody trade-offs on the Lightning Network, and much more.
→ Blockstream Greenlight: https://blockstream.com/lightning/greenlight/
Sponsors
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Bookmarked: https://www.bookmarked.club/
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
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Christopher Calicott is the Managing Director at Trammell Venture Partners, the first Bitcoin-native VC fund.
We spoke in September about TVP’s business, the investing frameworks they use, why they’re so excited about things like AI and the Lightning Network, and much more.
→ Trammell Venture Partners: https://tvp.fund/
Sponsors
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/
→ Vida: https://vida.io/
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Book Recommendations: https://www.bookmarked.club/
→ Stacker News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
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Sam Wouters is a Bitcoin Research Analyst at River, and helped write one of the most comprehensive reports on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network to date. In our conversation we explored River's latest report and went back and forth on a lot of the topics and stats that I found most interesting.→ River's Lightning Report: https://river.com/learn/files/river-lightning-report-2023.pdfSponsors→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork→ CrowdHealth: https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
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Fanis Michalakis is a developer at LN Markets, a Bitcoin derivatives exchange built on the Lightning Network.
In our conversation, we covered the value of Lightning-powered trading, DLCs and the Lightning Network, and we discussed LN Markets adoption and product roadmap.
→ LN Markets: https://lnmarkets.com
Sponsor
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations
→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
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The Satoshi Coffee Co. is a merchant who has stacked millions of sats for their line of fresh-roasted coffee.
→ Satoshi Coffee Co: https://sats.coffee/
Sponsors
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
→ Nodeless: https://nodeless.io
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations
→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
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Jesse Shrader is the CEO of Amboss, a data analytics platform built for the Lightning Network that also offers a marketplace for buying and selling Lightning channels.
In our conversation, we covered the adoption of Amboss’ Magma marketplace to date, how their new product Hydro aims to help merchants and those seeking yields on their Lightning liquidity, and we examined the structure of the Lightning Network in the context of other transportation networks.
→ Amboss Hydro: https://amboss.space/hydro/intro
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://stacksats.how/voltage
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations
→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:24 - Jesse Shrader Intro
05:07 - Understanding Yield, Cost, and APR on Magma
19:45 - Metrics for Understanding the Lightning Network
25:15 - Amboss Magma Adoption & Challenges
29:09 - How Amboss Hydro Improves Magma Demand
39:07 - Privacy on Amboss and the Lightning Network
52:57 - Auditability on the Lightning Network
59:40 - Lightning & Railways
1:11:59 - Payment Reliability on the Lightning Network
1:14:15 - The Lightning Round
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Artur Brugeman is the founder of Nostr Band, a collection of Nostr search services for exploring the Nostr ecosystem.In our discussion, we explored the state of Nostr adoption so far, the catalysts that could usher in the next wave of users, the role of Lightning payments on Nostr, and why Nostr Band is working on building a Nostr browser called Spring.→ Nostr Band: https://nostr.band/→ Spring: https://spring.site/Sponsors→ Voltage: https://stacksats.how/voltage→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakworkThis show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recom...→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/krTimestamps00:00 - Intro
02:06 - Artur Brugeman Intro
08:30 - What is Nostr Band?
16:57 - Nostr Search vs. Google Search
23:05 - Adoption and Key Themes for the Nostr Ecosystem
40:05 - Beyond Censorship Resistance, Why Use Nostr?
55:27 - The Role of Lightning Payments on Nostr
1:04:00 - Spring, The Nostr Browser
1:14:25 - Why You Should Try Using Nostr Again
1:17:04 - The Lightning Round
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Alex Leishman is the CEO of River, a US-based Bitcoin exchange that also offers Bitcoin mining and Lightning Network services.
In our discussion, we explored the challenges with Lightning today and the potential solutions that could usher in the future of Lightning payments, the best ways to measure the growth of the Lightning Network, and River’s strategy for managing one of the world’s largest Lightning nodes.
→ River: https://river.com/
Sponsors
→ Voltage: https://stacksats.how/voltage
→ Stakwork: https://stacksats.how/stakwork
This show is a Lightning podcast. That means instead of asking for likes or shares, I ask for sats.
The best way to show your support is to download Fountain from the App Store, load your wallet with some sats, and send them over the Lightning Network to [email protected].
→ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/
→ More Episodes: https://www.stacksats.how/podcast
→ Lightning Address: ⚡[email protected]
→ Nostr NIP-05: [email protected]
Links
→ Stack Sats: https://www.stacksats.how/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kerooke
→ Books: https://www.kevinrooke.com/book-recommendations
→ Bitcoin News: https://stacker.news/r/kr
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:18 - Alex Leishman Intro
04:24 - Lightning Payments in 2025
09:22 - What Impact Will Splicing Have on Lightning?
14:49 - The Importance of Reusable QR Codes
23:29 - Catalysts for Lightning Adoption
29:05 - Measuring The Growth of the Lightning Network
35:56 - Taproot Assets & River
40:18 - Stablecoins on Lightning
46:58 - Other Layer 2 Protocols on Bitcoin
51:52 - How River Manages Their Lightning Node
57:35 - River’s Public vs. Private Channels
1:02:46 - Alex’s Lightning Advice for CZ and Binance
1:12:39 - The Lightning Round
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