In this episode of The Bitcoin Nova, I sit down with Josh (Secure Sovereign) to discuss Bitcoin governance, maintainer concentration, alternative implementations, and the historical events that shaped where we are today.Topics Covered• The collapse of the Bitcoin Foundation• MIT Digital Currency Initiative funding• Epstein related documents and their connection to early funding pathways• The block size wars and long term governance consequences• Proof of concentration of power in Bitcoin Core’s maintainers (quantitative governance analysis)• Why alternative implementations matter• The risks of monolithic codebases• AI and the future of Bitcoin development• The case for separating governance from consensusThis is not about changing Bitcoin’s protocol.It is about strengthening decentralization.Bitcoin's technical consensus is bulletproof. Its social consensus runs on gentlemen's agreements. At $2T, this is Bitcoin's biggest attack surface. Building governance as robust as Bitcoin's cryptography. 🌐 Bitcoin CommonsLearn more about Bitcoin Commons and alternative implementations:Bitcoin Commonshttps://thebitcoincommons.org/Research repositories:https://github.com/secsovereign/bitcoin-governance-researchhttps://github.com/BTCDecoded/blvm-consensusFollow on X:https://x.com/secsovereignhttps://x.com/BtcCommons🛠 Projects Josh Is Currently Working OnBitVaulthttps://www.bitvault.sv/Nova Sapienhttps://novasapien.com/📚 Sources ReferencedFull research source breakdown available here:bitcoin_governance_sourcesThis includes documentation on:• Bitcoin Foundation collapse• MIT DCI funding investigations• Epstein related document releases• Brock Pierce background• Block size wars timeline• Alternative implementation debates• Academic studies on Tether issuance• CFTC enforcement actionsAll claims discussed in this episode are based on publicly released documents and cited investigative reporting.

In this episode, I sit down with Kris from Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutions to talk about the evolution of home Bitcoin mining and why it’s finally becoming practical for everyday people.If you’ve ever thought about mining but felt intimidated by noise, wiring, infrastructure, or complexity, this conversation will change your perspective.Kris shares his powerful origin story, from having his business bank accounts frozen with no warning, to discovering Bitcoin as a form of financial sovereignty, to now helping people mine Bitcoin from their homes.We talk about:• Why home mining used to be unrealistic• How new Avalon home miners changed the game• Plug and play Bitcoin space heaters• Mining with a thermostat controlled baseboard heater• Using heat you already need to stack sats• Hosting miners vs mining at home• Tax benefits for US miners• Flared gas mining and energy reuse• Bitcoin mining for farmers and small businesses• Why more women should be involved in miningThis isn’t about speculation.It’s about participation.It’s about strengthening the network.It’s about turning energy into sound money instead of just paying the electric bill.If you’re already buying Bitcoin and running a node, mining might be your next step.And the barrier to entry has never been lower.Learn more about Altair Bitcoin Mining Solutionshttps://altairtech.ioFollow Kris on Xhttps://x.com/KrisAltairtechThey offer free intro consultations if you’re not sure where to start.Whether you want a small desktop miner to warm your feet or a hosted machine stacking sats daily, this episode breaks it all down.Bitcoin is not just money.It is infrastructure.It is energy transformed into sovereignty.It is participation.I think you’re going to love this one.– StaciThe Bitcoin Nova 🌟#Bitcoin #BitcoinMining #HomeMining #StackSats #AltairTech #AvalonMiner #SoundMoney #Sovereignty #EnergyFreedom #BitcoinNetwork #WomenInBitcoin #Decentralization #ProofOfWork #MineBitcoin #BitcoinEducation

In 2009 the Genesis Block was mined.It was not just the beginning of a new monetary system.It was the beginning of a new culture.In this episode I sit down with Asanoha, artist and founder of Bitcoin Art Magazine, to talk about the Genesis Edition and what it means to preserve Bitcoin culture in a world full of noise.In this episode we talk about:Physical art versus AI slopNFTs and the illusion of ownershipGambling culture and digital decadenceThe disappearance of the pennyFiat distortion versus proof of workWhy culture is the real battlegroundBitcoin is not just code.It is not just money.It is art.It is conviction.It is connection.And this magazine is archiving a moment in history.If you care about sovereignty, truth, and preserving signal in a fiat world, you are going to love this one.Connect with AsanohaXhttps://x.com/asanoha_goldBitcoin Art Magazinehttps://bitcoinartmagazine.com/Sovereign Remnanthttps://sovereignremnant.com/Bitcoin Art Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@BitcoinArtMaghttp://bitcoinartpodcast.comNostrhttp://primal.net/asanoha#Bitcoin#BitcoinCulture#BitcoinArt#BitcoinPodcast#TheBitcoinNova