This week’s episode dives deep into Bitcoin Core v30’s updates, governance debates around OP_RETURN limits, and privacy innovations like Payjoin and offline signing amid intensifying regulatory scrutiny. We analyze Uptober’s bullish momentum tied to institutional stacking and macroeconomic fragility, connecting Japan’s monetary crisis and U.S. debt expansion to Bitcoin’s rising role as a sovereign lifeboat. Adoption infrastructure advancements and mining innovations highlight ongoing network resilience. Governance tensions, quantum-resistance efforts, and evolving custody models underscore Bitcoin’s complex path toward security, privacy, and decentralization. Featuring content from .