Satoshi's Plebs

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin have an honest conversation about the podcast's sustainability and future direction. After over four years of producing content, they discuss the challenges of maintaining a value-for-value podcast and share their plans to improve the show through better audio quality, enhanced content, and potentially bringing in sponsors while maintaining their ethical standards.

The hosts outline their timeline and goals for growth, ask for listener feedback on proposed improvements, and emphasize their commitment to serving the Bitcoin community. They also cover the current Bitcoin price sitting at $106,885 and revisit the discussion about market cycles and potential patterns that may indicate where we are in the current cycle.

Resources

https://bullishmarket.onrender.com

https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs99hxfvhsgxu0s0s9g5mr8p09fd9gs2us6z4j5j3ehu8mvw2ttzqs2du4vw

https://bitcoin.clarkmoody.com/dashboard/

Nodes distribution:

https://bitref.com/nodes/

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

October 30th, 2025: $106,885 USD | 92,200 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

921,516

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-231

Music Credits

Joe Martin
The Jetsons

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin tackle the question on everyone's mind: is this the start of a bear market? With Bitcoin consolidating around $107k and noise on the internet getting louder about a potential downturn, the hosts dive into price action, market sentiment, and what indicators might signal a true bear market versus healthy consolidation.

News

Proton at the United Nations Forum
Signal with Ecash

Resources

Bitcoin Node Comparison Chart
"The Prophecy"

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

October 22nd, 2025: 107,640 USD | 92,700 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

920,290

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-230

Music Credits

Joe Martin
The Jetsons

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

In this week's episode, McIntosh and Kenshin answer listener questions from Nostr, covering topics ranging from European Bitcoin adoption to the future of decentralized social media. The hosts discuss where European Bitcoiners might consider relocating as regulations tighten, with Switzerland emerging as a top choice despite its costs. They tackle questions about Bitcoin's role as money versus store of value, Nostr's current challenges with relay infrastructure and growth, and whether CBDCs pose any real threat to Bitcoin. The conversation also touches on Strike's new Bitcoin-backed loans in Europe, the latest Sparrow wallet update with silent payment support, and predictions for Bitcoin adoption over the next decade.

Resources

Kenshin's Nirvati Install

Software Updates

Sparrow 2.3.0

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Oct 8th, 2025: 123,687 USD | 106,300 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

918,225

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-229

Music Credits

Freedom Code Revolution
Send It Mike

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the European Central Bank's push for a digital euro as a sovereignty move against US dollar dominance and stablecoins. They cover Switzerland's erosion of privacy laws forcing Proton to relocate servers, the EU's proposed chat control legislation, and September's bullish close for Bitcoin signaling potential strong Q4 gains. Plus: next week's listener Q&A Zapathon.

Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's  track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.

Resources

https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/key/date/2025/html/ecb.sp250929~9a94367d26.en.html

https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2025/09/29/digital-euro-ecb-breakthrough-offline-app-more-sovereignty-in-payments/

https://fightchatcontrol.eu/

https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/is-proton-leaving-switzerland-legal-uncertainty-of-proposed-surveillance-laws-is-pushing-them-to-make-several-changes

https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vpns/proton-refuses-to-be-held-hostage-by-controversial-swiss-surveillance-law

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Oct 1st, 2025: 116,939 USD | 99,800 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

917,265

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-228

Music Credits

Freedom Code Revolution
Send It Mike

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

In episode 227, McIntosh and Kenshin examine Executive Order 6102 from 1933, when FDR forced Americans to surrender their gold at $20.67 per ounce before the government revalued it to $35, creating a massive wealth transfer. They debate whether a similar Bitcoin confiscation could occur, discussing how centralized exchanges would be vulnerable while self-custodied Bitcoin presents unique enforcement challenges since it exists as cryptographic keys rather than physical asset and compare the regulatory environments between the US and Europe.

Stick around to the very end for Send It Mike's  track, “Freedom Code Revolution”.

Resources

https://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Sep 24th, 2025: 113,661 USD | 96,856 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

916,219

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-227

Music Credits

Freedom Code Revolution
Send It Mike

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

Hosts McIntosh and Kenshin discuss their frustrations with Bitcoin, focusing on security concerns for holders, lack of built-in privacy features, and toxic community drama. They also analyze why Trump isn't truly the "Bitcoin president" despite his rhetoric. The episode covers recent regulatory threats to Bitcoin privacy tools and updates on market conditions.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “I Play Guitar” by Doerfel Family Bluegrass.

Resources

https://reason.com/2025/09/12/donald-trump-is-not-the-bitcoin-president/

https://bitcoinmagazine.com/takes/nepalese-protestors-should-permanently-embrace-bitchat-as-well-as-bitcoin-and-other-freedom-tech

https://www.therage.co/us-government-to-bring-patriot-act-to-digital-assets/
https://www.therage.co/bsa-reform/


Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Sep 17th, 2025: 116,110 USD | 98,200 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

915,140

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-226

Music Credits

Doerfel Family Bluegrass
I Play Guitar

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

In episode 225 of "Satoshi's Plebs," hosts McIntosh and Kenshin debunk eight Bitcoin myths: that it has no intrinsic value, is mainly used by criminals, wastes energy, is too volatile for currency use, will be banned by governments, has slow/expensive transactions, will be replaced by better cryptocurrencies, and is a Ponzi scheme.

They counter each myth with evidence about Bitcoin's utility, legitimate usage (99%+ of transactions), renewable energy incentives, decreasing volatility over time, decentralized resistance to bans, Lightning Network capabilities, unique leaderless structure, and survival through multiple market cycles.

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Sep 10th, 2025:  114,050 USD | 97,400 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

914,162

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-225

Music Credits

Doerfel Family Bluegrass
Play Guitar

SenditMike's Freedom Code Revolution
https://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOt

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

McIntosh and Kenshin discuss the renewed controversy around Bitcoin Core's plan to remove OP_return limits in version 30, which would allow unlimited data uploads to the blockchain. The hosts strongly oppose this change, arguing it enables spam and goes against Bitcoin's purpose as peer-to-peer electronic cash. They advocate for Bitcoin Knots as an alternative, which now represents 18% of public nodes and maintains stricter filtering.

The episode also covers McIntosh's transition from Mac to Ubuntu Studio for production, a passionate take on generational wealth complaints (arguing younger people have Bitcoin as an escape route from the broken fiat system), and September's historically poor Bitcoin performance - though potential Fed rate cuts could change that pattern. Current Bitcoin price: $111,970 (up 95% year-over-year), with gold hitting new highs.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone

Resources

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-breaks-red-september-streak-third-year

https://cryptopotato.com/crypto-influencers-raking-in-60k-per-post-with-almost-no-disclosure/

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Sep 3rd, 2025: 111,970 USD | 96,000 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

913,046

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-224

Music Credits

Jawbone
Horizons of Hope

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

McIntosh interviews SeedSigner from the open-source SeedSigner project, discussing the volunteer-driven Bitcoin signing device that uses general-purpose hardware and stateless operation for enhanced supply chain security. The conversation covers recent developments including multi-language support and the new SeedSigner Plus with a larger display, improved ergonomics, and USB-C connectivity. SeedSigner explains the project's multisig-first philosophy and how the device's design allows users to take more responsibility for their Bitcoin security while avoiding the trust requirements of commercial hardware wallets.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone

Resources

Proto Mining Rig

https://www.youtube.com/live/yJbalP0R3zE
https://proto.xyz/

Seedsigner

https://seedsigner.com/
https://github.com/SeedSigner/seedsigner

Seed Signer Telegram Group

https://t.me/joinchat/GHNuc_nhNQjLPWsS

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Aug 21th, 2025: 112,313 USD | 96,647 euro

Block Height at Time of Recording

911,069

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-223

Music Credits

Jawbone
Horizons of Hope

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!

Kenshin and McIntosh discuss a key bullish signal from Coinbase where institutional trading volumes have reached 75% of total activity. According to research from Charles Edwards at Caprio Investments, this metric has historically predicted Bitcoin price increases within seven days every time it occurs. The pattern previously triggered significant price movements.

Institutions are currently buying approximately 600% more Bitcoin than the daily mining production, creating massive supply pressure. Companies like MicroStrategy continue their regular Bitcoin purchases, while new Bitcoin treasury companies are emerging globally. The hosts believe this institutional demand, combined with ETF inflows and the upcoming retail FOMO phase, sets up a perfect storm for Bitcoin's next major price movement.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Horizons of Hope” by Jawbone

Resources

https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-institutional-volume-hits-75-on-coinbase-new-btc-price-signal

https://suno.com/song/5f206135-34eb-43d7-8dd5-267c5922f8d8?sh=mh5UAtRicEIFLvOt

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Aug 13th, 2025: 121,781 USD | 104,400 EUR

Block Height at Time of Recording

909,881

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-222

Music Credits

Jawbone
Horizons of Hope

Website

https://satoshis-plebs.com

Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info

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!