{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Uncle Rockstar Developer - Do You Own Real Bitcoin?","description":"In this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin\u2019s future, what it\u2019s like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals. \u2013\u2013\u2013 Offers &amp;amp; Discounts \u2013\u2013\u2013 \ud83d\udea8 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! \ud83d\udea8 \u2b50 Get 10% OFF Blockhunters \u2014 the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https:\/\/blockhuntersgame.com\/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https:\/\/tickets.b.tc\/affiliate\/matrix\/event\/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world\u2019s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us\/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com\/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https:\/\/thebitcoinmatrix.com\/sponsors\/ \u2013\u2013\u2013 Get To Know Today's Guest \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 Uncle Rockstar Dev on X: https:\/\/x.com\/r0ckstardev \u2022 Uncle Rockstar Dev on Nostr: npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg \u2013\u2013\u2013 Socials \u2013\u2013\u2013 \u2022 Check out our new website at https:\/\/TheBitcoinMatrix.Com \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https:\/\/x.com\/cedyoungelman \u2022 Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https:\/\/x.com\/_bitcoinmatrix \u2022 Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs \u2013\u2013\u2013 Chapters \u2013\u2013\u2013&amp;nbsp; 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Rockstar\u2019s Origin Story &amp;amp; BTCPay Genesis 05:31- - Discovering Bitcoin\u2019s Ideological Core 08:22 - Community, Collaboration &amp;amp; BTC\u2019s Cultural Impact 11:00 - BTCPay as a Platform and Alternative to BitPay 14:38 - The Block Size Wars &amp;amp; Ongoing Cultural Conflicts 20:38 - Camaraderie Among Core Contributors 22:48 - Privacy, Identity &amp;amp; Living Behind the Mask 25:54 - Ego, Recognition &amp;amp; Stories of Gigi 33:00 - Satoshi as a Coder &amp;amp; Mythic Figure 35:10 - Information Madness &amp;amp; Cypherpunk Prophecy 38:40 - Compliance vs Building Better Systems 42:05 - Bitcoin for Personal &amp;amp; Collective Freedom 46:09 - Rockstar on Realizing Financial Independence 48:20 - Lessons from Working in Bitcoin Startups 52:58 - Why Lightning Thrills Rockstar 57:42 - Stablecoins on Lightning &amp;amp; Their Bitcoin Impact 01:00:00 - Bitcoin is for Anyone\u2014but Not for Everyone 01:04:45 - Can We Have Privacy Without KYC-Free Bitcoin? 01:14:00 - Is Rockstar Planning on Disappearing? 01:19:00 - Keeping Satoshi Unknown 01:25:45 - Reflecting on Corporate Jobs &amp;amp; Finding Meaning in your Work 01:38:45 - How Bitcoin Has Changed Rockstar 01:41:45 - Hope for a Sovereign Future I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! ","author_name":"The Bitcoin Matrix","author_url":"http:\/\/bitcoinmatrix.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36443290\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/187938180"}