Stephan Livera Podcast

In this episode, Stephan sits down with Arbedout to explore one of the most debated technical topics in Bitcoin today: covenants, vaults, and the future of Bitcoin custody infrastructure.
They discuss why many people may be misunderstanding where the real demand for covenants comes from, and how covenant-related features could improve Bitcoin self-custody through vaults, spending limits, recovery mechanisms, and more secure long-term storage setups.
The conversation also explores Bitcoin adoption, conviction, long-term store of value dynamics, and the psychological challenges of holding Bitcoin through volatility.
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(00:00) – The privacy problem with co-signing today
(03:25) – What does Sigbash allow us to do?
(08:15) – What is Oblivious Signing? 
(12:20) – Privacy, Regulation, and Reducing Multisig Honeypot Risks
(15:10) - What does Sigbash use look like in practice? Inheritance, Vaults, and Multisig
(19:50) - Can the server grief the user?
(21:10) – Mobile Wallets, Assisted Self-Custody, and NeoBank Possibilities
(25:50) - Sigbash project and product
(28:29) – Sigbash vs PIPES vs BinoHash Explained
(33:01) – Covenant Demand, Bitcoin Security, and the Future of Self-Custody
(36:33) – Closing Thoughts
Links: 
https://sigbash.com/

https://x.com/arbedout

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In this episode, Sanjay Mavinkurve and Chase Palmieri join me to discuss Sovana, a groundbreaking product that allows property owners to leverage their real estate equity to gain Bitcoin exposure without traditional debt. They explore the product's mechanics, target audience, market timing, and future potential, providing insights into how real estate and Bitcoin markets intersect.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:50) - The Problem with Home Equity and Bitcoin
(06:38) - How Sovana Works
(11:10) - What if Bitcoin is down in 5 years?
(14:55) - Is this only for people who are already HODLers?
(17:25) - Why TradFi can’t ignore Bitcoin anymore
(19:17) - Would a 10 year period be possible in future?
(26:35) - Comparing Sovana to Traditional Financing
(29:05) - What about Capital Gains taxes?
(32:55) - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin Performance
(39:37) - Bridging the Gap: Conviction and Capital
(47:55) - Closing Thoughts
Links: 
https://x.com/SovanaHQ

https://x.com/sgmavinkurve

https://x.com/chasepalmieri

https://www.sovana.io/

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In this episode, we explore the latest in Bitcoin security with NVK, including the new MK5 device, firmware updates, and the impact of AI and quantum computing on crypto security. We discuss practical tools, philosophical debates on self-custody, and future tech trends.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro 
(00:21) - What’s new with @COLDCARDwallet?
(04:05) - Miniscript support in Coldcard
(09:48) - Thoughts on Bitkey
(17:49) - @bisq_network protocol exploit
(23:17) - Debunking the quantum FUD
(29:51) - nvk on AI & LLMs
(37:54) - llm-wiki
(45:38) - Practical guides for using AI agents
(52:03) - Closing thoughts 
Links: 
https://x.com/nvk 

https://bitcoinquantum.space 

https://learntoprompt.org/   

https://llm-wiki.net/ 

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In this episode, Pavlenex joins Stephan to discuss the strategic importance of funding open source in the Bitcoin ecosystem. They explore how open source support benefits companies, the stages of open source project development, and recent updates on Stratum V2 and BTCPay Server.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:09) - Open source is not philanthropy
(05:07) - Reaction to MARA Foundation’s initiative
(06:40) - Stages of open source projects
(11:51) - The necessity of economic incentives
(16:42) - AI's impact on open source contributions
(19:48) - “Upstream decisions, downstream impact”
(24:33) - Open source as a complement to R&D
(28:46) - Navigating corporate funding & control
(31:14) - Identifying & supporting the right projects
(35:56) - Directed grants vs Open grants
(39:55) - The importance of supporting open source
(42:41) - Updates on Stratum V2
(47:02) - Updates on BTCPay Server
(48:47) - What is the Samrock protocol for BTCPay?
Links: 
https://x.com/pavlenex 

https://x.com/pavlenex/status/2049122238033531339 

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In this episode Stephan speaks with Matyas Kuchar, co-founder of BTC Prague, about the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Prague. They discuss the conference's focus on Bitcoin and its intersection with other technologies like AI, the regulatory landscape in Europe, and the community divides within the Bitcoin space. 
Matyas shares insights on the importance of self-custody, the challenges posed by CBDCs, and the need for a united front in the Bitcoin community. The discussion also touches on the influence of institutional investments on Bitcoin adoption and the value of self-custody. 
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:18) - What to expect from BTC Prague?
(06:10) - The Intersection of AI & Bitcoin
(10:41) - Rise of surveillance state & importance of Bitcoin
(16:07) - CBDCs in Europe and regulatory challenges
(19:30) - Community divides in Bitcoin
(25:59) - The different types of conference attendees at BTC Prague
(29:58) - The value of in-person connections
(34:40) - Strategy’s influence on Bitcoin adoption
(40:20) - Why attend BTC Prague?
Links: 
https://x.com/Matyas44Cook 

https://x.com/btcprague 

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