Chris Fisher

First episode of the year and I already have to update my macro thinking. Things are kicking off! Enjoy, it’s good to be back! 🍻

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This Week in Bitcoin • 87: The Curve Ball • Listen on Fountain

The story keeps changing. The macro is adjusting. A curveball no one saw coming might complicate things for Bitcoin. Episode Links 🇺🇸 Buy Sa...

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Mind blown by the Meshtastic node density around here! Just staring at the map and regretting not bringing a node to Victoria Island. I could've easily messaged my home across the water. Now that I've got Meshtastic integrated with Home Assistant, the possibilities are wild: private mesh channels to trigger automations remotely. Garden watering, off-grid smart home controls... all over decentralized LoRa mesh. 2026 is going to be fun. #Meshtastic #HomeAssistant #OffGrid

Brands are about to ditch human influencers for purpose built AI ones. Real looking faces, zero drama, endless content. Short-form video creators: you’re cooked. I think most Podcasts will be safe from this. What do you think? I'll cover your replies tomorrow on The Launch 🚀

I got a lucky shot while checking out the food damage in Washington.

Fresh TWiB: I try to make the case: why the Fed had to cut rates, and why it’s going to kill the four year cycle for Bitcoin. Plus my thoughts on what I’m calling baby-QE.

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This Week in Bitcoin • 85: Cycle Breakers • Listen on Fountain

The Fed cuts rates again and quietly pivots to baby-QE. How this shift could finally blow up Bitcoin’s four-year cycle. Episode Links 🇺🇸 B...

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I’ve definitely gotten some pushback for my take on BIP-444. But I still haven’t gotten any answers to two basic questions: 1. Who will monitor the blockchain? 2. Who decides when action is needed?

Fresh TWiB! Last week, I asked if the US government shutdown was impacting Bitcoin. Boy did I get my answer! Also thought on BIP-444, the supposed whale selling, and more. Enjoy! 🍻

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This Week in Bitcoin • 80: Shutdown Shock • Listen on Fountain

The U.S. shutdown has sidelined a trillion dollars, starving markets and Bitcoin alike. Whales are having their IPO moment, treasury stacks are shr...

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GM. Stormy sunrise on the farm. I always hate leaving the homestead during a big storm. Anyone else feel that way?

Ok, WTF Is going on with BIP-444? Is this a prank? BIP-444 proposes removing entire blocks if there is toxic content immediately, but who decides what is toxic content?