TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast
TFTC is a podcast hosted by Marty Bent about Bitcoin. Join Marty, Editor in Chief of "the best newsletter in Bitcoin", as he sits down to discuss Bitcoin with interesting people.
Episodes
Marty sits down with Bitcoin developer Matt Corallo to discuss why the emergence of AI coding tools and agentic payments represents the most critical and time-sensitive opportunity in Bitcoin's history to become the dominant payment rail of the internet.
Matt on X: https://x.com/TheBlueMatt
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Marty sits down with Nick Slaney, founder of MoneyDevKit and former Block engineer behind BitKey and C=, to discuss how self-custody Bitcoin payments are solving the global access problem that Stripe and stablecoins can't, and why the vibe coding explosion makes this the perfect moment for Lightning to finally go mainstream.
Nick on Twitter: https://x.com/nickslaney
moneydevkit: https://x.com/moneydevkit
STACK SATS hat: https://tft...
Marty sits down with Chris (@coinjoined), founder of Bitcoin insurance company Biturance, to discuss the state of Bitcoin protocol development, quantum FUD, self-custody solutions, European Bitcoin adoption, and the cultural divide between institutional holders and the cypherpunk ethos.
Chris on Twitter: https://x.com/coinjoined
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/
Marty sits down with Mel Mattison to discuss the Trump administration's move on Venezuela and its implications for securing Western hemisphere resources, the end of the rules-based international order, and why Bitcoin and gold are positioned to thrive as neutral reserve assets in a multipolar world.
Mel on Twitter: https://x.com/MelMattison1
Quoz: https://www.melmattison.com/quoz
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Marty sits down with Jonas Nick and Mikhail Komarov to discuss their research on hash-based signature schemes for Bitcoin, exploring how these quantum-resistant cryptographic solutions could protect the network from future quantum computer threats while navigating trade-offs in signature size, verification time, and compatibility with existing wallet infrastructure.
Jonas on Twitter: https://x.com/n1ckler
Mikhail on Twitter: https:...
Marty sits down with Ryan Lane, founder of Empory Asset Management, to discuss his journey from traditional finance to Bitcoin treasury strategies, how legacy banks are covertly fighting Bitcoin adoption while publicly embracing it, and why sovereign treasury adoption could be the catalyst that finally stabilizes the asset.
Empery Digital: https://ir.emperydigital.com/
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Marty sits down with Dr. Ahmad Ammous to discuss how fiat money has corrupted modern medicine, the pharmaceutical industry's capture of healthcare through medical guidelines and centralized control, and how adopting a Bitcoin standard alongside lifestyle changes could restore health sovereignty for both doctors and patients.
Marty sits down with Preston Byrne to discuss his legal battle defending 4chan and other American companies against UK and EU censorship laws, the proposed GRANITE Act, and why protecting First Amendment rights online is an existential fight for internet freedom.
Preston on Twitter: https://x.com/prestonjbyrne
Preston’s website: https://prestonbyrne.com/
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Marty sits down with Jessica Rose and Kevin McKernan to discuss the coordinated attacks on their vaccine contamination research, the corrupt peer review system designed to suppress inconvenient science, and how Bitcoin and Nostr can create a censorship-resistant alternative for publishing.
Elisabeth Bik thread: https://x.com/SciGuardians/status/1990482634410004751
Kevin on Twitter: https://x.com/Kevin_McKernan
Jessica on Twitter: h...
Marty sits down with Stella, a 15-year-old student at Austin's Alpha School, to discuss how Gen Alpha is using AI tools like Claude to build real products, why embracing new technology beats negativity, and how autonomy-focused education models are preparing young entrepreneurs for the future.
Bibliarch: https://bibliarch.com/home
Stella’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@somewhatstella
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Marty sits down with Tom Luongo to discuss the Trump administration's multi-front war against globalist power structures, drug cartels, and rogue intelligence agencies, and why libertarian critics are missing the bigger geopolitical picture.
Tom on Twitter: https://x.com/TFL1728
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/
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Marty sits down with Ryan Gentry to discuss his new $220 million SPAC aimed at taking Bitcoin operating companies public, the five-year evolution of the Lightning Network from single-digit millions to $10 billion in annual volume, and why Bitcoin businesses are finally mature enough to compete in public markets.
Ryan on Twitter: https://x.com/RyanTheGentry
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Marty sits down with Keonne Rodriguez, co-founder of Samourai Wallet, to discuss his decade-long mission to bring privacy to Bitcoin, the DOJ prosecution that led to his guilty plea, and why he and his co-founder Bill deserve a presidential pardon as he prepares to report to prison.
Sign the petition: https://billandkeonne.org/
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Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/
Marty sits down with Susan Kokinda to discuss the City of London's centuries-long financial control over global affairs, its connection to modern narco-terrorism and drug trafficking, and how the Trump administration is working to reassert American economic sovereignty.
Susan on Twitter: https://x.com/sjkokinda
Promethean Action: https://www.prometheanaction.com/
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Marty sits down with Johann Kurtz to discuss the cultural shift away from intergenerational wealth transfer, the moral framework of duty that once guided wealthy Westerners, and why building a lasting family legacy matters more than giving it all to charity.
Johann on Twitter: https://x.com/JohannKurtz
Johann on Substack: https://substack.com/@becomingnoble
Leaving a Legacy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2CK4M59
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Marty sits down with Matthew Mežinskis to discuss Bitcoin's power curve growth model, why recent price volatility shouldn't cause panic, and how understanding network effect adoption provides long-term perspective during turbulent markets.
Matthew on Twitter: https://x.com/1basemoney
Porkopolis: https://www.porkopolis.io/
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/
Marty sits down with Mark Mitchell, an independent pollster, to discuss the growing disconnect between America's political class and younger generations, the collapse of institutional trust, and why the Republican Party is failing to offer solutions for the economic crises crushing voters under 40.
Mark on Twitter: https://x.com/honestpollster
Rasmussen: https://www.rasmussenreports.com/
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Marty sits down with Erik Cason to discuss the dangers of centralized AI systems, the need for decentralized technology, Bitcoin as a tool against fiat exploitation, and organizing a new political movement to restore freedom for the working class.
Erik on Twitter: https://x.com/Erikcason
Crypto Sovereignty: https://cryptosovereignty.org/
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/
Marty sits down with Steve Lee to discuss Bitcoin's path to becoming everyday money through Lightning infrastructure development, the importance of daily usage for strengthening Bitcoin's resilience, and why spending Bitcoin while remaining a long-term holder isn't contradictory.
Steve Lee on Twitter: https://x.com/moneyball
Spiral: https://spiral.xyz/
STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/
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Marty sits down with Kyle Olney to discuss his journey from seizing banks during the financial crisis to becoming a Bitcoin policy advocate, the urgent fight against financial surveillance through the Bank Secrecy Act, and the critical importance of grassroots activism in defending self-custodial Bitcoin rights.
Kyle on Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleolney
Save Our Wallets: https://saveourwallets.org/
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