Brandon and Kate sit down with Dylan from Bitflow to unpack HODLMM — a Bitcoin-native market-making strategy built on Stacks — and how Clarity 4’s new security features make “DeFi for grownups” possible, before shifting into a news roundup covering Strategy’s latest BTC buy, Square Bitcoin going live for merchants, a bold Zcash bet, and SoFi’s new crypto offering.

• 🎯 What HODLMM is and why Bitflow is building a Bitcoin-denominated market-making strategy
• 🧪 How concentrated liquidity and downside protection can make Bitcoin DeFi “feel like magic”
• 🏗️ Bitflow’s evolution on Stacks and working closely with other protocols
• 🛡️ Clarity 4 upgrades, pool verification, and adding security layers for DeFi on Bitcoin
• 🚀 Early access, whitelisting, and launch timing for HODLMM on Bitflow
• 📈 Strategy’s latest 487 BTC purchase using structured equity tickers instead of stock dilution
• 🏦 Square Bitcoin going live for merchants, Lightning payments, and auto-DCA into BTC via Cash App
• 🕵️‍♂️ Leap Therapeutics’ pivot to Cypherpunk Technologies and its big Zcash bet
• 🏛️ SoFi Crypto making SoFi the first regulated national bank in the U.S. to let customers buy crypto directly

• 00:00 — Intro, rainy California, and Buenos Aires travel plans
• 01:12 — Meet Dylan from Bitflow and HODLMM explained
• 08:23 — Making Bitcoin DeFi “feel like magic” with HODLMM and liquidity design
• 28:32 — How to get early access to HODLMM and launch timing
• 31:01 — Clarity 4, StacksDeveloper, and pool verification for safer DeFi
• 38:00 — Transition into weekly news
• 39:13 — Strategy’s structured equity plan to buy 487 BTC
• 42:09 — Square Bitcoin goes live: Lightning payments and Cash App’s merchant map
• 45:46 — Cypherpunk pivot and Zcash as a privacy-first bet
• 53:39 — SoFi Crypto and Maestro/Mesamine news roundup

Good For Bitcoin is hosted by Brandon Marshall (@marshallmixing) and Kate Parkman (@katemparkman).

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Brandon and Kate break down fresh Bitcoin headlines and market structure signals — from a new 397 BTC treasury move and dividend-style BTC exposure talk, to Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund, custody and withdrawal UX, and how “post-ETF world” dynamics are shaping whale behavior and liquidity.

• Corporate/treasury accumulation: a new 397 BTC buy and why it matters
• Dividend-style BTC exposure mechanisms and yield considerations
• Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund
• Custody and withdrawal UX: hot vs. cold, on/off-ramps, and asset support
• Post-ETF world: liquidity, spreads, and market microstructure
• OG whale behavior and accumulation patterns
• Stacks community shoutouts and ecosystem context

• 00:02:00 — Strategy first: 397 BTC acquisition
• 00:05:00 — Dividend-style BTC exposure and yield talk
• 00:07:30 — Community shoutout: Tycho and Stacks
• 00:10:30 — Kazakhstan’s proposed $1B crypto reserve fund
• 00:11:30 — Custody flows: hot vs. cold and on/off-ramps
• 00:12:00 — Withdrawal UX once asset support is added
• 00:17:30 — Reading a “post-ETF world” market
• 00:19:00 — OG whales and accumulation behavior

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Brandon and Kate bring Halloween energy to the Bitcoin world — celebrating the official launch of dual stacking, breaking down Bitcoin’s latest market movements, and exploring how Cashjr’s Bitcoin strategy upgrade is reshaping yield opportunities across the ecosystem.

• 🎃 Halloween vibes and Bitcoin milestones
• ⚡ Dual stacking officially launches — what it means for sBTC and STX holders
• 🪙 Cashjr’s Bitcoin yield strategy and how it fits the BTCFi landscape
• 📈 Bitcoin market sentiment and October performance recap
• 🧱 Stacks ecosystem reactions to dual stacking going live
• 🗣️ Community excitement, feedback, and early participation data

• 00:00 — Halloween intro and Bitcoin chat
• 02:30 — Dual stacking goes live
• 07:00 — What dual stacking unlocks for users
• 10:30 — Cashjr’s Bitcoin yield strategy explained
• 15:00 — Market overview and price action
• 19:00 — Stacks ecosystem reactions
• 23:00 — Community participation insights
• 27:00 — Wrap-up and final thoughts

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Brandon and Kate unpack a whirlwind week in crypto — from headlines about a potential Trump pardon for CZ, to whale flows rotating into BlackRock’s iBIT spot Bitcoin ETF, to the biggest takeaways from a16z’s latest State of Crypto report — and what all of it means for builders on Bitcoin and Stacks.

• 🎯 Rumors and realities around a Trump pardon for CZ (Changpeng Zhao)
• 🐋 Bitcoin whales moving funds into BlackRock’s iBIT ETF and what the flows signal
• 📊 a16z “State of Crypto” report: adoption curves, dev metrics, and infra trends
• 🏗️ Implications for Bitcoin L2s, sBTC, and the BTCFi stack
• 🧭 Market structure: liquidity, fees, and path-to-retail narratives
• 🧱 Stacks ecosystem context and how dual stacking fits this macro

• 00:00 — Intro and quick hits
• 01:30 — Trump/CZ: pardon chatter, legal context, market reaction
• 06:00 — What matters vs. what’s noise
• 09:30 — Whale rotations into iBIT: ETF flows, on-chain cues
• 14:30 — Reading ETF data: liquidity, spreads, and inflows
• 18:30 — a16z State of Crypto: key charts and signals
• 23:30 — Takeaways for Stacks, sBTC, and BTC L2 builders
• 27:30 — Closing thoughts and community notes

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Brandon and Kate kick off this week’s Good For Bitcoin with fresh energy — experimenting with new livestream platforms, diving into Square’s bold Bitcoin integration, the evolution of dual stacking, and the U.S. government’s surprising move to seize $1.5 billion in BTC.

• 🎥 Launching live on YouTube — Good For Bitcoin officially streaming
• 🪙 Creating a “Good For Bitcoin” token on Pump.fun for fun and experimentation
• 💼 Square (Block) doubles down on Bitcoin with new payments and CFI initiatives
• ⚡ Dual stacking explained — earning Bitcoin and STX yields simultaneously
• 🏦 U.S. government seizes over $1.5B in Bitcoin tied to past cases
• 📈 Broader Bitcoin market sentiment and on-chain movement
• 🧱 sBTC, Stacks, and the growing Bitcoin-layer-2 ecosystem
• 🗣️ Community participation and education around Bitcoin-native apps

• 00:00 — Intro & new livestream setup
• 02:00 — Good For Bitcoin token on Pump.fun
• 04:30 — Square expands Bitcoin integration
• 09:00 — What is dual stacking? Earning BTC + STX
• 14:00 — U.S. seizes $1.5B in Bitcoin
• 18:00 — Market sentiment and Bitcoin price discussion
• 21:00 — The role of sBTC and Bitcoin L2s
• 25:30 — Closing thoughts and community updates

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In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss their transition to independence, their new roles with Stacks Labs, and the importance of authentic storytelling in crypto marketing. They cover significant news in the Bitcoin ecosystem, including public companies' Bitcoin holdings, Tether's treasury expansion, and the implications of the US Treasury's guidance on unrealized gains. The conversation also touches on the UK's largest Bitcoin seizure and the resurgence of Zcash as a privacy-focused cryptocurrency.

Takeaways

• The show goes independent
• Brandon and Kate are excited to explore more stories in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
• Authentic storytelling is crucial in crypto marketing.
• Public companies are increasing their Bitcoin holdings significantly.
• Tether's treasury now includes 8,888 BTC, reflecting their strategy on hard assets.
• The UK has seized a significant amount of Bitcoin linked to a Ponzi scheme.
• Zcash is gaining attention as a privacy-focused alternative to Bitcoin.
• The importance of community engagement in growing the Bitcoin ecosystem.
• The hosts express gratitude to Trust Machines for their support during the transition.
• There's a renewed energy in the Bitcoin community with upcoming developments.

In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, Brandon and Kate are joined by Charlie, a Bitcoin mining expert, to discuss the ongoing drama surrounding Luke Dashjr, Ocean Mining, and the implications of arbitrary data on the Bitcoin network. The conversation delves into the centralization of mining, the controversies surrounding ordinals, and the potential future of Bitcoin amidst debates on censorship and hard forks. Charlie provides insights into the technical aspects of Bitcoin, the challenges faced by developers, and the importance of community engagement in shaping the future of the network.

Takeaways

• Charlie is a Bitcoin mining expert and co-founder of BlockSpace Media.
• Luke Dashjr has a long history in Bitcoin development and has been a controversial figure.
• Ocean Mining was created to address centralization in Bitcoin mining pools.
• The debate over arbitrary data on Bitcoin is ongoing and complex.
• Censorship and filtering of data on Bitcoin is a contentious issue.
• The future of Bitcoin may involve hard forks and changes in community dynamics.
• Understanding the difference between mining software and node software is crucial.
• The Bitcoin community needs better communication and engagement.
• The importance of user adoption in resolving Bitcoin's challenges.
• Charlie emphasizes the need for experimentation and innovation in the Bitcoin space.

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In this episode of Good for Bitcoin, hosts Brandon and Kate discuss various topics surrounding Bitcoin, including the latest developments in meme coins and significant acquisitions in the Bitcoin space. They also delve into Vitalik's article on low-risk DeFi, emerging Bitcoin layers, and Cloudflare's new payment protocol, wrapping up with reflections on the future of digital finance.

Takeaways

• Meme coins are gaining traction with new token support.
• Acquisitions in the Bitcoin sector are on the rise.
• Vitalik's article highlights the need for low-risk DeFi.
• Bitcoin is seen as the safest asset for investment.
• Emerging layers on Bitcoin are creating new opportunities.
• Cloudflare's payment protocol could revolutionize online transactions.
• The importance of integrating Bitcoin with new technologies.
• The community is eager for more transparency in meme coin metrics.
• The conversation emphasizes the need for responsible innovation in crypto.