Show Notes
- pub story https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsgannzztcryl542h56fyxnht26wag37hmrgk74wprdfn46hgg997svel7vp
- steak n shake goes all in on bitcoin https://x.com/SteaknShake/status/1984298263508324442
- donate monthly to opensats https://opensats.org/monthly
- treasury secretary bessent wishes bitcoin happy birthday https://x.com/SecScottBessent/status/1984378179809599619
- bitcoin core kernel api released after years of development https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsvf55rlv4pxcj9y9j2rshgvwhevc5fxfmq3m035z8ce2mxajtx0ks4k9xqx
- bip 444 soft fork success prediction market https://beta.predyx.com/market/will-the-reduce-data-temporary-soft-fork-be-consensus-enforced-on-the-most-work-bitcoin-chain-tip-by-march-1st-2026-1762275376
- Tanzania | Central Bank Denies Printing Money to Finance Elections
Public concern over Tanzania’s monetary credibility grew after online criticism alleged that the central bank was printing money to finance the October general elections. The central bank dismissed the claims as “false and dangerous” and reaffirmed that currency issuance follows legal and economic guidelines. Earlier this year, the Tanzanian shilling was the world’s worst-performing currency, fueling doubts about the government’s fiscal discipline and transparency. FinancialFreedomReport.org
- sparrow v2.3.1 https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqszfu34ve3ykjjjeqjr46wjutgm8pqyhjn6yflzsu0c96emg60dm8qx8waxl
- samourai sentencing today
- lava migrates users to custodial wallet without consent
- mamdani wins nyc
- soapminer 1000th order https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqs0sqpv028v3xy6z27qx8sfukgl5wn2z7j4u8ylrs8w5gfmp44j0rceyfxj5
- block (xyz) earnings are today
3:59 - Opening riff
12:44 - Marty presenting at Penn
14:59 - Dashboard
24:09 - Steak n Shake SBR
29:19 - Conner Brown interview
35:19 - Samourai sentencing
39:29 - Bessent on 10/31
44:29 - Mamdani win
56:09 - Core kernel api
59:29 - 444 Softfork Predyx
1:06:24 - HRF Story of the Week
1:08:04 - Boosts
1:10:04 - Software updates
1:16:39 - Block earnings
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