Kenshin and McIntosh break down the what, why, and how of running a Bitcoin node. They cover the benefits—privacy, self-validation, and network decentralization—and explore options for both technical and non-technical users.

News and Notes

https://atlas21.com/companies-acquire-nearly-100000-bitcoin-in-a-single-month/

https://atlas21.com/bitcoin-mining-reaches-52-4-sustainable-energy-use-cambridge-study/

https://atlas21.com/russia-considers-launching-a-national-stablecoin/

https://start9.com/

https://umbrel.com/

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Jump Right In” by DJ Yo!

Bitcoin  Price at Time of Recording

April 30th, 2025: 94,000 USD | 82,800 EUR

Block Height at Time of Recording

894,640

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-207

Music Credits

DJ Yo!
Jump Right In

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

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McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr.  Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you!

We are looking forward to hearing from you!