The Bitcoin Pivot

About The Bitcoin Pivot

This is not your average Bitcoin podcast series. We genuinely emphasize Bitcoin as a means of community engagement and a tool for freedom. Join Kyle Shirkness and Jesse Markowitz on their journey into Bitcoin culture, creativity, and building connections with others.

Publisher

Kyle Shirkness, Jesse Markowitz

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episode

27 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Oct 2026

   Bitcoin versus Traditional Payments

   Bitcoin Pivot co-hosts Kyle Shirkness and Jesse Markowitz compare everyday Bitcoin payments with traditional card and banking systems, drawing on Jesse’s Lightning payment at PubKey. They also discuss Bitcoin’s settlement finality, spending and saving, the white paper, and builders working on privacy and quantum resistance.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Bitcoin Timestamping: Special Guest Carlos Toriello from SimpleProof

   In this episode, Carlos from Simple Proof joins Jesse and Kyle to discuss how Bitcoin's immutable timestamping can revolutionize election integrity, digital verification, and combat AI deepfakes. Discover how this technology offers a new level of trust and transparency in various fields.

3. 

   6 Oct 2026

   Bitcoin Uptober 2026

   In this episode, Jesse and Kyle discuss the latest developments in Bitcoin, including regulatory challenges, market predictions, and adoption efforts, emphasizing the importance of community contributions and fair taxation.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

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