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The Block Runner is a podcast that makes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin relatable to you. We believe crypto is a foundational piece of technology that will have a lasting impact on society and it'll be key that everyone understands what it is. The Block Runner is your final source for cryptocurrency technology, explanations and news with a splash of comedy.
291. TBR - How DMT Prevents Alien Annihilation | NAT Branding | Why Buy Crypto At All?!
The Block Runner Crypto Podcast
1 hour 9 minutes
1 month ago
291. TBR - How DMT Prevents Alien Annihilation | NAT Branding | Why Buy Crypto At All?!
We dive deep into the real tensions shaping the crypto landscape, from Bitcoin’s security budget and miner incentives to the rise of arbitrary L1 chains playing the same old ICO game. We explore why NAT and Digital Matter Theory offer a fundamentally different path forward and put the entire crypto ecosystem through what we call the “Alien Test”: if an advanced civilization judged humanity by our digital assets, which technologies would actually pass?
We break down the psychology of how people solve problems, why non-arbitrary tokens matter, and how space computing, satellites, and the Type-1 civilization shift directly connect to where Bitcoin mining is headed next. The conversation expands into NAT branding, the Dyson sphere narrative, decentralization risks, the flash crash, and new pressures facing institutional trading desks. We also cover MicroStrategy’s positioning, market maker wipeouts, and why the industry keeps repeating the same patterns with new chains.
If you’re trying to understand how Bitcoin, miner incentives, NAT adoption, and the broader space race fit together, this episode maps out the entire picture. Stay to the end as we address the most common criticisms of NAT and highlight community thinkers like Rossi who continue pushing the conversation forward.
Welcome to another chaotic-smart, high-signal episode right before Thanksgiving. Enjoy.
Topics:
First up, diving deep into the real tensions shaping the crypto landscape, from Bitcoin’s security budget and miner incentives to the rise of arbitrary L1 chains
Next, breaking down the psychology of how people solve problems, why non-arbitrary tokens matter, and the Type-1 civilization shift directly connect to where Bitcoin mining is headed next
and Finally, covering MicroStrategy’s positioning, market maker wipeouts, and why the industry keeps repeating the same patterns with new chains
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The Block Runner Crypto Podcast
The Block Runner is a podcast that makes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin relatable to you. We believe crypto is a foundational piece of technology that will have a lasting impact on society and it'll be key that everyone understands what it is. The Block Runner is your final source for cryptocurrency technology, explanations and news with a splash of comedy.