BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution is a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 2, Chandra Duggirala delves deep into why Bitcoin is the only layer 1, breaks down its layer-2 solutions, and explores whether Bitcoin can dethrone Ethereum as the king of DeFi.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(00:34) - Layer 1s and layer 2s, Bitcoin as the primary layer 1
(04:35) - Bitcoin’s unique position
(06:13) - Traders’ strategies to accumulate more Bitcoin
(06:58) - Bitcoin vs. Ethereum layer-2 solutions, Ethereum’s rollup mechanisms
(11:32) - Comparing Bitcoin’s and Ethereum’s security models
(13:19) - Economic security of Bitcoin
(14:08) - DeFi on Ethereum and Bitcoin
(15:40) - Challenges for Bitcoin’s holistic solution: Energy footprint and nation-state attacks
(20:41) - Protocol ossification, nation-state considerations
(25:25) - Future predictions for Bitcoin layer 2s

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Welcome to BitFuture: Bitcoin’s Evolution, a special series from the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast in collaboration with PortaltoBitcoin. In Episode 1, Chandra Duggirala, co-founder and CEO of PortaltoBitcoin, explores Bitcoin’s origins, the development of altcoins and layer-2 solutions, the challenges of cross-chain custody, and maintaining security on decentralized exchanges.

Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. This episode's host, Robert Baggs, on X at @rkbaggs, and the guest at @csentropy @PortaltoBitcoin

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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction to the episode
(01:20) - PortaltoBitcoin and the evolution of cross-chain trading and custodial solutions
(05:10) - Technical challenges and solutions for cross-chain trading
(08:15) - Atomic swaps and fair exchange problem in cross-chain transactions
(12:28) - Security and economic issues with atomic swaps
(17:53) - Why build on Bitcoin?
(22:50) - Maintaining focus during bear markets
(25:00) - Hyper Bitcoinization and its implications for the future of Bitcoin and fiat currencies

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

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Mario Nawfal joins Decentralize with Cointelegraph to discuss how to grow a brand in Web3, the power of his massive Twitter Spaces, why people distrust mainstream media, the pressures of fame and how dancing helps keep him sane.

Follow Cointelegraph on X (Twitter) at @Cointelegraph. Follow this episode's host, Jonathan DeYoung, on X at @maddopemadic and on Instagram at @maddopemadic.

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Timestamps:
(00:57) Current market sentiment and a bullish perspective on crypto
(03:27) Predicting the US political impact on crypto
(04:43) Mistakes and best practices for Web3 projects
(09:18) Cycles of crypto markets, celebrities’ involvement in crypto
(12:36) Ethics and transparency in crypto promotion
(14:15) Impact of hosting popular crypto spaces
(23:50) Twitter Spaces and its role in modern media
(29:53) Personal background and security concerns
(32:28) Lessons from the dance community applicable to business and personal life

The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.