Bitcoin Basics Help Podcast

Bitcoin Basics Help

BitcoinBasics.Help
Bitcoin is a journey. Hosts Faris (economist) & Gordon (technologist) make the complex world of Bitcoin simple by interviewing experts & translating key concepts for the Bitcoin beginner. Need help? bitcoinbasics.help
Q44: How best to protect your Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? | Bitcoin Basics (195)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "We answer another great community question: How do I best protect my Bitcoin? What's the best wallet? How to secure my Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? Why are open-source wallets our only recommendation? Multisig? Plausible deniability? Hidden wallet? 25th seed? Create your Bitcoin risk mitigation strategy today!" TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:06 Proof of recording 01:51 Jeremy's question 03:11 Different kinds of wallets 05:49 Custodial vs non-custodial wallets 07:51 Importance of open-source wallets 10:00 Cybersecurity best practices 12:05 Hardware wallet OpSec (privacy) cons 13:24 Best Bitcoin wallet to get started with? 15:10 How to store your Bitcoin seed/recovery phrase? 16:28 Plausible deniability? Hidden wallet? Multisig? 18:11 Create a Bitcoin risk mitigation strategy plan Show: https://coincompass.com/195 Proof of Recording: 03-DEC-2023 | $43,340 | 820,196 #bitcoin #podcast #wallet SHOW NOTES: * Our Bitcoin wallet series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL81X0bJURmxWoq--QKc_cFQZxjOQs63md * Our security hygiene series: https://youtube.com/watch?v=X7ocTW_0uY4&list=PL81X0bJURmxVZbY8Bo4etHC8F53IzEmiB * BlueWallet (no affiliation): https://bluewallet.io * BitBox02 (no affiliation): https://bitbox.swiss/bitbox02 * Ask us any question: https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Dec 11, 2023
20 min
The LastPass Lunacy #2 | Bitcoin Basics (194)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "The 2022 LastPass hack has only recently revealed many Bitcoiners have lost their funds! Why? How? What should you do as a LastPass user? Bitcoin risk mitigations & storing your seed phrase best practices." TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:08 Proof of Recording 02:20 The LastPass hack 06:26 Storing your seed phrase 10:29 Bitcoin risk mitigation 13:06 Plugfest Show: https://coincompass.com/194 Proof of Recording: 03-NOV-2023 | $35,000 | 815,033 #bitcoin #lastpass #wallet SHOW NOTES: * LastPass hack explained: https://myprivacy.help/5 * Bitcoin risk mitigation: https://bitcoinbasics.help/home#helpdesk * Ask us any question: https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Dec 1, 2023
16 min
The LastPass Lunacy #1 | Bitcoin Basics (193)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Lastpass password manager was hacked but what does this mean for Bitcoin holders? What happened? Are your coins safe? Should you be worried?" TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:31 Proof of recording 02:08 LastPass disaster 03:21 What happened? 06:31 Should I leave LastPass? Show: https://coincompass.com/193 Proof of Recording: 16-JAN-2023 | $20,835 | 772,139 #bitcoin #lastpass #infosec SHOW NOTES: * LastPass hack explained: https://myprivacy.help/5 * Ask us any question: https://bitcoinbasics.help/ask OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Dec 1, 2023
8 min
Ryal Harris: SuperUte Champion | Bitcoin Basics (192)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Ryal Harris (Queenslander) joins us to chat about his successful SuperUte racing career, living & working in Australia's Gold Coast, supporting local charities & communities, entrepreneurship & of course The Shoey." Show: https://coincompass.com/192 Proof of Recording: 17-NOV-2023 | $36,365 | 817,078 #bitcoin #ryalharris #ngscrypto SHOW NOTES: * https://ryalharris.com.au * https://ngscrypto.com OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Nov 26, 2023
1 hr 11 min
Is Foundation’s Passport the best Bitcoin wallet for privacy w/ Seth + Q&A? | Bitcoin Basics (191)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Seth and Q&A from Foundation join us to discuss if the Passport is the most private Bitcoin wallet?" Show: https://coincompass.com/191 Proof of Recording: 06-MAR-2023 | $22,350 | 779,624 #bitcoin #wallet #privacy SHOW NOTES: * https://coincompass.com/142 * https://foundationdevices.com * https://twitter.com/BitcoinQ_A * https://twitter.com/sethforprivacy * https://optoutpod.com OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Aug 21, 2023
1 hr 2 min
Bitcoin Lightning Bolt Card w/ Rob Clarkson | Bitcoin Basics (190)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Rob Clarkson (Bitcoin Lightning Bolt Cards) joins us to talk about BTC merchant adoption, how to pay with Bitcoin, Bitcoin in New Zealand & Laser Eyes." Youtube: https://youtu.be/jFHAPVZJMHA Show: https://coincompass.com/190 Proof of Recording: 21-JUN-2023 | $28,400 | 795,254 #bitcoin #lightning #nz TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:33 Faris & Gordon 03:02 Rob's background 08:07 Learn Bitcoin NZ 09:08 Rob's Bitcoin origin story 10:28 Why spend Bitcoin? 12:27 Laser Eyes Bolt Cards 13:40 Merchant adoption 17:05 Using the Bolt Card 24:36 Fees? 28:36 Best bar in Queenstown? 29:29 Onboarding merchants 33:01 How to get started? 37:58 Bitcoin NZ workshop SHOW NOTES: > https://twitter.com/r0bertclarkson > https://learnbitcoin.nz > https://boltcard.org > https://lasereyes.cards OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Aug 17, 2023
43 min
Bitcoin Nostr & Bitcoin NFTs w/ Jimmy Song | Bitcoin Basics (189)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Jimmy Song explains Bitcoin Nostr, Bitcoin ordinals (NFTs) & upcoming Bitcoin development projects built upon Bitcoin Lightning & Layer 2 protocols." Youtube: https://youtu.be/_-2ujwqob0Q Show: https://coincompass.com/189 Proof of Recording: 14-JUN-2023 | $25,800 | 794,251 #bitcoin #nostr #nft TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:22 Faris & Gordon intro 04:08 What is NOSTR? 07:06 What's a relay? 09:08 Privacy of relays 12:03 Nostr vs Mastodon 15:15 Why run a Nostr relay? 19:04 Incentives for Nostr relays 21:05 Getting started w/ Nostr 25:05 Nostr for criminals? 27:13 Bitcoin ordinals (NFTs) 33:38 Are Bitcoin NFTs a scam? 35:24 Why shitcoiners hate Bitcoiners? 38:06 History of Bitcoin NFTs? 39:22 Blockchain wars 41:23 Uber on Nostr? 44:11 Bitcoin Ark protocol 47:40 Statechains 48:44 Lightning & other Layer 2 protocols 50:38 Bitcoin innovation 52:51 Book: Bitcoin & the American dream 56:32 Book: Fiat ruins everything 58:56 Hobbiton & Bitcoin sabbatical 1:04:25 Jimmy's travels 1:07:12 Bitcoin in the Middle East 1:11:34 Bitcoin as necessity 1:12:56 Jimmy's final plug SHOW NOTES: Jimmy's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong Jimmy's Blog: https://jimmysong.substack.com Jimmy's Course: https://programmingbitcoin.com Nostr: https://snort.social OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Jul 18, 2023
1 hr 14 min
How to buy Bitcoin privately w/ Steph (Peach Bitcoin) | Bitcoin Basics (188)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Steph (Peach Bitcoin): centralised vs decentralised vs peer-to-peer (p2p) exchanges; how to buy bitcoin privately & security with Peach Bitcoin; privacy; escrow; solving lack of liquidity; solving high premium prices; reputation score; & exciting upcoming features." Youtube: https://youtu.be/YHTbuwAQLB0 Show: https://coincompass.com/188 Proof of Recording: 06-JUN-2023 | $25,770 | 793,099 #bitcoin #peachbitcoin #p2p TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:35 Faris & Gordon intro 03:38 Steph's Bitcoin origin story 06:58 Steph's professional background 09:48 Centralised vs decentralised exchanges 13:58 Peer-to-Peer (P2P) exchanges 16:30 EU regulation & govt threats 17:45 Getting started w/ Peach Bitcoin 21:10 Peach Bitcoin app: escrow 22:37 Peach Bitcoin app: privacy 27:25 Why the name Bitcoin Bitcoin? 29:43 Solving the liquidity P2P problem 32:44 Solving the premium P2P problem 35:47 Why is there a premium to buy Bitcoin? 40:42 Peach Bitcoin over Lightning? 43:43 How do P2P marketplaces work? 47:28 Peach reputation score 50:02 Global availability of Peach Bitcoin 53:22 Steph's final plug SHOW NOTES: Peach Bitcoin: https://peachbitcoin.com Steph's Twitter: https://twitter.com/proofofsteph OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Jun 23, 2023
59 min
Bitcoin mining for everyone: Daniel Leslie (AFI) | Bitcoin Basics (187)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Daniel Leslie from Australian Fintech Infrastructure (AFI) joins us to discuss bitcoin mining, why mine bitcoin, where to mine bitcoin, energy, sustainability, transparency of mining platforms, proof of miner & disrupting the bitcoin mining space" Youtube: https://youtu.be/exKfNBhgn-k Show: https://coincompass.com/187 Proof of Recording: 05-JUN-2023 | $26,805 | 792,926 #bitcoin #mining #australia TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 Start 00:01:32 Faris & Gordon intro 00:04:09 Introducing Daniel 00:11:03 What is proof of work? 00:13:31 Why mine Bitcoin? 00:18:07 When & what miner(s) to buy? 00:21:21 Should I buy a used miner? 00:25:41 Is Bitcoin mining sustainable? 00:35:46 AFI 00:43:12 Transparency & energy requirements 00:47:16 Proof of miner 00:52:43 Disrupting the mining space 00:58:23 Bitcoin as a service 01:02:36 Getting started 01:08:47 KYC & privacy 01:10:27 Earn interest on your bitcoin 01:13:20 Wrapping up SHOW NOTES: Daniel's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/daniel-leslie-6b318558 Australian Fintech Infrastructure: https://ausfintech.com OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Jun 15, 2023
1 hr 16 min
Why use Bitcoin Lightning w/ Jesse Shrader (Amboss)? | Bitcoin Basics (186)
* Need help? https://bitcoinbasics.help * Our privacy podcast: https://myprivacy.help "Jesse Shrader (co-founder of Amboss) joins us to discuss the Magma marketplace, Amboss, instant settlement, how to get started, Bitcoin Lightning & the importance of financial sovereignty" Youtube: https://youtu.be/YVFkBTZCmb0 Show: https://coincompass.com/186 Proof of Recording: N/A | N/A | N/A #bitcoin #lightning #amboss TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 00:10 Faris & Gordon intro 03:23 Jesse's origin story 12:10 Bitcoin's lack of competition 19:38 Instant settlement 26:07 Magma marketplace 29:30 Why Amboss? 35:02 How to get started? 40:50 Goal of Magma? 43:48 BRC20 & Bitcoin NFTs 51:10 Lightning adoption 56:30 Jesse's recommendations SHOW NOTES: Jesse's Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jestopher_BTC Jesse's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/shraderjesse Amboss' Twitter: https://twitter.com/ambosstech Amboss' Website: https://amboss.space Thunderhub: https://thunderhub.io Lightning VPS: https://voltage.cloud Wallet of Satoshi: https://walletofsatoshi.com Muun Wallet: https://muun.com Phoenix Wallet: https://phoenix.acinq.co Plebnet: https://plebnet.wiki OUR WEBSITE: https://bitcoinbasics.help Regardless of your understanding, size of investment or technical ability, we can help you with all your Bitcoin needs. Withdraw your private keys (bitcoin) from exchanges and into your own custody. Not your keys, not your coins. We provide: * Bitcoin helpdesk * Free 'Bitcoin Begins' eBook * Free monthly newsletter * Record a podcast question * DIY education * Recommended products & services * etc. DISCLAIMER: Any content provided by CoinCompass or Bitcoin Basics, including but not limited to any host or guest, is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as investment, legal, tax or any other official advice. Do your own research and seek professional advice. At times products and services may be recommended but these are opinions based upon experiences and not endorsements. We take no liability for out-of-date or inaccurate information, software bugs, manufacturing errors, technology misuse or any issues involving third parties. Visit https://bitcoinbasics.help to stay up-to-date with our podcast, free newsletter, video guides, social media and other resources.
Jun 9, 2023
1 hr 3 min
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