Episodes

  • Ep #13 - Logos | OP1 - 'From Bitcoin to Cyber States: Crafting a New Digital Frontier'
    Nov 4 2024

    Summary of the Podcast

    In this episode, host Jeroen interviews the anonymous guest OP1, the creator of the Logos Operators collection.

    They explore the vision behind Logos, which aims to build a digital autonomous zone with a privacy-focused technological stack. The discussion delves into concepts of anonymity, collective identity, and the influence of Bitcoin on building new decentralized institutions. They also discuss the challenges of creating alternative governance systems, the importance of privacy and autonomy in the digital age, and how individuals can get involved with Logos to participate in this groundbreaking initiative.

    Here’s what you'll discover:

    • 00:00 - Introduction & Unique Guest

      • Jeroen welcomes listeners to "Stacked" and introduces the anonymous guest, OP1.

      • Highlights the uniqueness of having an anonymous collective as a guest.

    • 00:02 - Identity and Anonymity

      • OP1 explains being a pseudonymous collective rather than a single individual.

      • Discusses the fluidity of online identities and parallels with entities like Satoshi Nakamoto and Anonymous.

    • 00:06 - Overview of Logos

      • Introduction to Logos as both a technological and cultural project.

      • Explanation of building a privacy-focused tech stack: Nomos (blockchain), Codex (storage), Waku (messaging).

      • Vision of creating a digital autonomous zone—a "cyber state."

    • 00:14 - Building Physical Networks

      • Strategies for maintaining anonymity while fostering community in real life.

      • Plans for distributing hardware wallets and forming local cells and hacker spaces.

      • The idea of peer-to-peer IRL networks complementing digital ones.

    • 00:20 - Technical Relationship with Bitcoin

      • How Logos's tech stack relates to Bitcoin.

      • The importance of modularity and privacy in their protocols.

      • Discussion on inscribing their manifesto on the Bitcoin blockchain.

    • 00:28 - The Logos Manifesto

      • Details about their manifesto, the largest inscription on the Bitcoin blockchain.

      • Contents of the manifesto: current state, vision for the future, and community values.

      • Emphasis on anonymity, meritocracy, and the importance of preserving history.

    • 00:32 - Governance and Experimentation

      • Exploring new forms of governance beyond traditional democracy.

      • The need for experimentation to build systems that better serve individuals.

      • Encouraging community participation in shaping Logos's future.

    • 00:40 - Challenges Ahead

      • Discussion on the main challenges Logos expects to face.

      • Building alternative systems that can coexist alongside current nation-states.

      • The potential for Logos to become a political movement and the importance of resilience.

    • 00:44 - Getting Involved with Logos

      • How individuals can join the Logos community through the exit.logos.co platform.

      • Earning XP (experience points) to become operators.

      • Upcoming events: Minting of the Logos Operator Ordinals on November 4th and launching the operator dashboard.

    • 00:49 - Closing Remarks

      • Jeroen and OP1 express gratitude for the enlightening conversation.

      • Looking forward to future developments and potential follow-up discussions.

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    49 mins
  • Ep #12 - Stacks | Andre Serrano - 'The Bitcoin Economy is Just Getting Started'
    Oct 6 2024

    Summary of the Podcast

    In this episode, host Jeroen sits down with Andre Serrano, who is leading product at Stacks, to discuss the Stacks ecosystem and the journey that led Andre into the blockchain space. Andre shares his background, from studying at the University of Pennsylvania to becoming deeply involved in the blockchain world, initially as an investor and then as a builder with projects like Zcash and Blockstack.

    Andre elaborates on the core elements of Stacks, explaining its unique Proof of Transfer consensus mechanism and how it connects to Bitcoin, enhancing the Bitcoin economy by unlocking programmability. The discussion dives into the Nakamoto upgrade, which aims to make transactions faster while preserving Bitcoin’s security guarantees.

    They also touch on Andre's commitment to personal health as a way to sustain his energy and motivation amidst the challenges of developing in the crypto space. Finally, they explore the current state of crypto conferences, pointing out the need for these events to go beyond just networking among insiders and attract new users into the ecosystem.

    The episode concludes with Andre sharing how to follow his work and stay updated on the progress within the Stacks and broader Bitcoin ecosystem.


    Here’s what you'll discover:

    00:00 - Intro & Guest
    Welcome back to Stacked, intro to Andre Serrano.

    00:19 - Stacks Ecosystem Overview
    Focus on the Stacks ecosystem and Andre's role.

    00:55 - Andre's Background
    Growing up in Philly, UPenn, discovering crypto.

    02:30 - Early Crypto Involvement
    First investments, Blockstack, moving to building.

    04:00 - Zcash & Building
    Experience with Zcash, zero-knowledge proofs, shift to building.

    09:00 - Bitcoin Ideology
    Economic freedom, sovereignty, and Bitcoin's importance.

    13:00 - Bitcoin Economy
    Current adoption, future growth, Bitcoin TVL expectations.

    16:20 - What is Stacks?
    Stacks overview, Proof of Transfer explained.

    28:00 - Nakamoto Upgrade
    Upgrade details, faster transactions, Bitcoin DeFi.

    34:00 - Health & Balance
    Importance of health for sustaining energy in crypto.

    37:00 - Crypto Conferences
    Discussion on conferences and reaching new users.


    Learn more:

    Stacks Website: https://www.stacks.co/

    Andre: https://x.com/andrerserrano

    Jeroen: https://x.com/dneorej

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast

    Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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    40 mins
  • Ep #11 - dlcBTC - Bitcoin for Omnichain DeFi
    Sep 18 2024

    In this Stacked podcast, where Jeroen and Mikhil sits down with Aki from dlcBTC- Safer wrapped Bitcoin.

    Timestamps:

    1:30 - Introduction and Aki’s Journey into Crypto

    6:06 - Aki’s Perspective on SEO in Web3

    8:46 - Entrepreneurial Lessons from Aki’s Journey Applied to Crypto

    16:53 - Understanding dlcBTC and Discreet Log Contracts

    27:51 - Mitigating Risks in Wrapped Bitcoin with dlcBTC

    35:07 - dlcBTC's Role in DeFi Adoption

    41:13 - Exploring Other Forms of Bitcoin

    46:10 - Revenue Model Behind dlcBTC

    49:55 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Hosted by: Mikhil Pandey, Co-Founder at pSTAKE Finance Jeroen Develter, COO at Persistence One

    Connect: Stacked X (Twitter) account: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast

    Mikhil Pandey: https://x.com/pandeymikhil

    pSTAKE Finance: https://x.com/pstakefinance

    Jeroen Develter: https://x.com/dneorej

    Persistence One: https://x.com/PersistenceOne

    Aki Balogh: https://x.com/AkiBalogh

    dlcBTC: https://x.com/dlcBTC

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    53 mins
  • Ep #10 - Zest Protocol - Simplifying BTC Lending & Yield Solutions with Stacks
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode, Jeroen dives into how Zest Protocol is transforming the landscape of Bitcoin lending and yield generation by leveraging the power of Stacks. Join the conversation with Tyco Onnasch, Founder of Zest Protocol, as they explore how this innovative approach simplifies complex processes, making it easier than ever to participate in BTC lending and earn yields.

    Here’s what you'll discover:

    0:28 - Introduction

    7:52 - The origin of Zest Protocol and its journey so far

    13:28 - Tycho's insights on BitGo's move with WBTC

    15:45 - What sets Zest Protocol apart in the current ecosystem

    17:37 - Why Zest is building on Stacks

    26:00 - Exploring yield options and how they flow within Zest

    31:16 - Overview of Stacks and the role of sBTC

    35:59 - Zest’s development, incentives, and upcoming milestones

    40:13 - Discussing the potential for L&B protocol deployment on Bitcoin L1

    42:07 - Closing thoughts and outro Tune in and stay updated with Stacked for the latest Bitcoin insights!

    Learn more:

    Zest Protocol: https://www.zestprotocol.com/

    Tycho (Founder, Zest Protocol): https://x.com/TychoOnnasch

    Jeroen (COO, Persistence One): https://x.com/dneorej

    Persistence One: https://x.com/PersistenceOne

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast


    Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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    44 mins
  • Ep #9 - Spiderchain - Decentralising & Scaling Bitcoin for the Next 100 years
    Sep 18 2024

    In this Stacked podcast, Jeroen sits down with Willem, Founder of Botanix Labs, to explore the future of Bitcoin scaling with Spiderchain. Discover how Spiderchain is set to redefine Bitcoin’s Layer 2 scaling, ensuring decentralization and scalability for the next 100 years.

    Here's what you'll uncover:

    0:50 - Intro and Willem's crypto journey

    5:51 - Why Spiderchain? How it differs from other L2s

    13:10 - Spiderchain's Federation and tech stack

    19:10 - How L2s contribute to the future of Bitcoin

    25:24 - Botanix Labs' 12-month plan

    31:32 - Institutional views on Bitcoin L2s

    35:54 - How Willem Maintains Mental Health Amid Building and Staying Updated in the Industry

    38:00 - Outro Tune in to see for an in-depth look at the future of Bitcoin’s scalability!

    Learn more -

    Website: https://botanixlabs.xyz/

    Twitter: https://x.com/BotanixLabs

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast


    Hope you’ll enjoy the episode!!

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    40 mins
  • Ep #8 - BitcoinOS: The Eyes and Brain of Bitcoin
    Sep 18 2024

    In this Stacked podcast, we delve into the future of Bitcoin with Yago from Sovryn and BitcoinOS. We discussed groundbreaking innovations like zk-SNARKs, which are set to revolutionise Bitcoin’s privacy, and how Sovryn’s DeFi solutions, including 0%-interest loans, are reshaping the landscape.


    Here’s what you'll discover further:

    0:35 - Intro and Edan's journey in crypto

    06:04 - What is Sovryn and what are the achievements

    13:11 - What is Bitsnark and what's the need for that?

    18:31 - What is BitcoinOS and working on BitSNARK & Grail

    28:53 - Edan's take on Bitcoin Dominance relative to the total crypto market cap

    31:47 - How does BitcoinOS work

    35:08 - Scalability of Bitcoin Network

    42:28 - Wrap up Edan's thoughts on BitcoinOS

    Tune in for an in-depth look at Bitcoin’s cutting-edge developments!


    Learn more:

    Soveryn website: https://sovryn.app/

    Yago: https://x.com/EdanYago

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast

    Mikhil: https://x.com/PandeyMikhil

    Jeroen: https://x.com/dneorej


    Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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    47 mins
  • Ep #7 - Making Bitcoin Network Programmable, Without a Layer 2 | Matt from Arch Network
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode of Stacked, we sat down with Matt, the Co-founder of Arch Network, to discuss the exciting developments in Bitcoin Scaling, programmability on Bitcoin, and the Arch Network opportunity.


    Time Stamps:

    0:43 - Intro and Matt's Journey in Crypto

    11:25 - Everything about Arch Network

    16:30 - Core Differentiator of the Arch Network

    22:40 - Arch Network's vision and the impact on the Bitcoin chain

    35:50 - Why Arch Network is building on SVM and differences between SVM and EVM

    40:40 - Vision for BTCfi

    43:55 - Innovations and Initiatives by Arch Network after backing from Multicoin capital

    47:00 - Initiatives for the OP HACK

    52:17 - Roadmap of Arch Network


    Social links for guests and hosts👇

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast

    Matt: https://x.com/proofofmud

    Mikhil: https://x.com/PandeyMikhil

    Jeroen: https://x.com/dneorej

    Check out more about Arch Network: https://www.arch.network/

    Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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    56 mins
  • Ep #6 - Bitcoin Yields - Emerging Revenue Source for the Bitcoin Network | Hakan from BEVM
    Sep 18 2024

    In this episode of Stacked, we sat down with Hakan, the Co-founder of BEVM, to discuss the exciting developments in Bitcoin's Layer 2 solutions. Jeroen and Mikhil ask Hakan about what makes BEVM unique, the idea behind it, and the challenges and opportunities in hashrate tokenization. We also dive into the future of BTCfi, and what lies ahead for BEVM.


    Time Stamps:

    00:00 - Welcome and Intro

    06:13 - Origin of BEVM and ChainX

    11:47 - What separates BEVM from other Bitcoin L2’s and what sparked its idea

    17:38 - Will buying tokens representing hashrate generate BTC revenue?

    19:17 - Discussing Hashrate Tokenisation

    27:36 - Jeroen asks Hakan's views on BTCfi

    35:24 - Can Bitcoin yields be a future revenue source for miners?

    40:52 - Future plans for BEVM

    46:17 - Ending thoughts


    Social links for guests and hosts👇

    Stacked Podcast: https://x.com/Stacked_Podcast

    Hakan: https://x.com/hakan_sezikli

    Mikhil: https://x.com/PandeyMikhil

    Jeroen: https://x.com/dneorej

    Don't miss out on joining communities of BEVM 😉

    BEVM: https://www.bevm.io/

    Hope you'll enjoy the episode!

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    49 mins