Satoshi's Plebs

In this episode, hosts McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into Joinster, a revolutionary decentralized CoinJoin implementation that leverages Nostr technology to address Bitcoin's privacy challenges. With major privacy services like ZKSnacks and Samourai shutting down recently, the Bitcoin community has been searching for viable alternatives, and Joinster emerges as a promising solution. The hosts cover both CoinJoin fundamentals for newcomers and dive into the technical details for more advanced listeners.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cypherpunk Not Dead” by Electrobadour

Resources

https://docs.joinstr.xyz
https://joinstr.xyz
https://electrum.org/
https://github.com/JoinMarket-Org/joinmarket-clientserver
https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/CoinJoin

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

Aug 6th, 2025: 115,550 USD | 99,120 EUR

Block Height at Time of Recording

908,896

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-221

Music Credits

Electrobadour
Cypherpunk Not Dead

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 one of Bitcoin's most critical aspects: proper seed phrase backup strategies. They explore various backup methods from basic pen-and-paper solutions to advanced metal stamping and creative approaches like hiding seed phrases in books. The hosts discuss essential security practices including backup redundancy, geographic distribution, inheritance planning, and advanced setups like multisig and Shamir's secret sharing. They also cover common costly mistakes, from digital storage mishaps to house fires, emphasizing why summer is the perfect time to audit and upgrade your backup systems based on your Bitcoin holdings.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cyperpunks Not Dead” by Electrobadour.

Resources

https://github.com/bitcoin/bips/blob/master/bip-0039/bip-0039-wordlists.md

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

August 1st, 2025: 117,800 USD | 102,490 EUR

Block Height at Time of Recording

907,847

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-220

Music Credits

Electrobadour
Cyperpunks Not Dead

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, host McIntosh explores the question "Is your bitcoin safe?" through an interview with Andreas, the creator of Bitcoin Safe, an open-source desktop Bitcoin wallet focused on savings and security. Unlike mobile wallets designed for daily spending, Bitcoin Safe requires hardware signers for all mainnet transactions and specializes in multi-signature wallet setups. Andreas emphasizes that real Bitcoin savings should be slow and deliberate, with multiple verification steps, rather than fast and convenient like mobile payment apps.

So join us for this great conversation that could help you secure your future.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley Costello

Resources

https://bitcoin-safe.org
https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/bitcoin-safe/

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

July 26th, 2025: 118,054 USD | 101,801 EUR

Block Height at Time of Recording

907,193

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-219

Music Credits

Ainsley Costello
Cherry on Top

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 of Satoshi's Plebs, McIntosh explores the concept of preparing for a million-dollar Bitcoin, arguing that Bitcoin will either reach that milestone or go to zero - and the latter seems highly unlikely at this point. Drawing from Bitcoin's historical performance, he notes that investments have often seen 10x returns over five-year periods, suggesting current prices around $118,000 could potentially reach $1 million within similar timeframes.

McIntosh emphasizes the importance of proper Bitcoin storage and security practices, recommending that holders graduate from exchange custody to cold storage solutions like hardware wallets, and eventually consider multisig setups as their holdings grow in value. He also discusses the psychological shift needed when dollar-cost averaging into Bitcoin at higher prices, suggesting people think in terms of satoshis rather than whole Bitcoin to combat unit bias. The episode covers broader implications including career opportunities in the Bitcoin space, wealth management considerations, tax planning strategies, and the social dynamics that come with significant Bitcoin wealth accumulation.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley Costello

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

July 17th, 2025: 118,054 USD | 101,801 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 905,888

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-218

Music Credits

Ainsley Costello
Cherry on Top

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!

This week McIntosh and Kenshin dive deep into the "Printer Go BRRR" meme that became a serious economic discussion during COVID. They explore what M2 money supply actually means and how it's grown consistently at 6-8% annually for decades, with a shocking 40% spike during 2020-2021. The hosts discuss how this money printing directly correlates with real inflation rates, which are much higher than official government CPI numbers suggest.
The episode's highlight is an incredible chart showing Bitcoin's price perfectly tracking M2 money supply with just a three-month lag, demonstrating Bitcoin's role as a hedge against fiat debasement. With Bitcoin currently near all-time highs at $111,470 and recent political spending bills adding trillions more to the debt, the hosts examine what this means for Bitcoin's future price trajectory.

They also touch on listener feedback about Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, recent tech updates in the Bitcoin ecosystem, and the ongoing political reality that money printing will likely continue as politicians prioritize short-term election wins over long-term fiscal responsibility.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Cherry on Top” by  Ainsley Costello

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

July 9th, 2025: $111,470 USD | 95,200 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 904,795

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-217

Music Credits

Ainsley Costello
Cherry on Top

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 challenges Michael Saylor's "never sell your Bitcoin" messaging, arguing it contradicts Austrian economics principles and Bitcoin's purpose as money. Use the text of some of the greats of Austrian Economics it's time to take a hard look at a prominent Bitcoin meme and the possibilities of the destruction of Bitcoin's utility.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki Tokaji

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

July 2nd, 2025: $109,606 USD / €92,361 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 903,753

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-216

Music Credits

Kazuki Tokaji
Live For Tomorrow

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 tackle 12 listener questions covering a wide range of Bitcoin and Nostr topics.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Security practices for Bitcoin custody and inheritance planning
• Corporate Bitcoin adoption vs. pleb ownership concerns
• Future of running Bitcoin nodes on mobile devices
• Value-for-value podcast model evolution
• Post-state society possibilities with Bitcoin and Nostr
• Hyper-bitcoinization timeline predictions
• AI coding journeys and dream projects

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki Tokaji

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

June 18th, 2025: 107,700 USD | 92,300 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 902,692

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-214

Music Credits

Kazuki Tokaji
Live For Tomorrow

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!

Join McIntosh and Kenshin as they explore Bitcoin's ultimate endgame—what happens when the last Bitcoin is mined in 2140 and the network transitions to a fee-only economy. This isn't speculation; it's mathematical certainty built into Bitcoin's code.

While most people focus on short-term price action, this episode takes the ultimate long view. The hosts examine what Bitcoin looks like over a century from now when all 21 million coins have been mined and miners transition from block rewards to transaction fees alone. This represents Bitcoin reaching its final form as the hardest money ever created.

Beyond the technical mechanics, they explore what truly scarce money means for humanity—how societies function without monetary inflation and why generational thinking is peak Bitcoin mindset. Perfect for anyone curious about Bitcoin's endgame or trying to understand the long-term game theory that makes Bitcoin so powerful.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki Tokaji

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

June 18th, 2025: 104,270 USD | 90,600 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 901,805

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-214

Music Credits

Kazuki Tokaji
Live For Tomorrow

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!

Think Bitcoin's "too late" because 95% of the supply is already mined? Think again. While mainstream media spins this as bad news, we explain why this scarcity is exactly what makes Bitcoin so powerful for regular people. The nearly-complete supply isn't Bitcoin's weakness—it's its superpower.

We break down why scarcity benefits plebs over institutions, how the final 5% will take over 100 years to mine, and what this means for your stacking strategy. Plus, we look at the numbers: Bitcoin gained over 61% in the past year alone, proving that "being late" to a scarce asset can still be incredibly profitable. Whether you're worried you missed the boat or want to understand Bitcoin's game theory, this episode will change how you think about supply dynamics.

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Live For Tomorrow ” by  Kazuki Tokaji

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

June 11th, 2025: 108,700 USD | 94,600 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 900,832

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-213

Music Credits

Kazuki Tokaji
Live For Tomorrow

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 dive deep into legitimate methods for acquiring Bitcoin without Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements. They explore the privacy benefits, trade-offs, and practical approaches for stacking sats while maintaining financial privacy.

News and Notes

https://atlas21.com/spanish-company-vanadi-coffee-bets-on-bitcoin-1-1-billion-investment/

Stick around to the very end for the v4v track, “Wait Destiny” by  Sara Jade

Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording

June 4th, 2025: 105,500 USD | 92,250 EUR
Block Height at Time of Recording: 899,805

Episode Page

https://satoshis-plebs.com/episode-212

Music Credits

Sara Jade
Wait Destiny

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!