The Bitcoin Podcast returns for its second season, exploring the latest in cryptocurrency news and discussions on Bitcoin's evolving landscape. Once focused heavily on initial adoption, the hosts now consider what true adoption means in the context of recent technological advancements like L2s and regulatory developments impacting the market significantly. They dive deep into the nuances of Bitcoin's network growth and the Lightning Network's capacity and implications, while also humorously reflecting on past podcast episodes and entertaining conjectures about the future of Bitcoin. The podcast invites listeners to join them once again, aiming to reclaim their place as a leading voice in the crypto community by tackling contemporary issues with humor and informed conjecture.

00:00:00 What’s the Buzz about the Bitcoin Podcast’s Comeback?

00:00:39 Why Is Season Two of Our Bitcoin Podcast Different?

00:01:23 Can You Guess the Real Length of Our Podcast Season?

00:02:01 What Major Developments Have Shaped Bitcoin in 2025?

00:02:28 How Has the Lightning Network Fared Over the Years?

00:03:22 What Milestones Is Bitcoin Achieving with AI Integration?

00:03:49 Why Haven't We Listened to Every Bitcoin Podcast Episode?

00:05:51 Who Really Created the Lightning Network?

00:06:19 How Did Lightning Network Evolve into a Game Changer?

00:08:03 Is the Lightning Network Living Up to Its Hype?

00:08:57 What's behind the Decrease in Bitcoin Lightning Channels?

00:09:39 What's Going on with Uniswap’s 24-Hour Volume?

00:11:48 Why Should You Care about Lightning Network’s Capacity?

00:12:26 How Did Bitcoin’s Integration with Ordinals Impact its Market?

00:14:01 Are Bitcoin Nodes Increasing or Decreasing?

00:15:16 Is Bitcoin's Power Consumption Limiting Its Growth?

00:16:54 What's the Trend in Bitcoin Vs. Ethereum Dominance?

00:18:50 How Has the Web3 Ecosystem Evolved with Bitcoin L2s?

00:21:48 Are Bitcoin Roll-ups the Future of Blockchain Scalability?

00:25:34 Is Regulation Keeping Up with Web3 Technology?

00:27:38 Are We Facing Real Blockchain Adoption or Hype?

00:30:27 Could Bitcoin Be Manipulated by Institutional Players?

00:34:19 Is There a Conspiracy behind Bitcoin’s Market Movement?

00:36:55 What’s Next for Season Two of Our Podcast?