Simon, co-founder of Mempool.space, joins the show and shares Bitcoin’s evolution, decentralization, regulatory challenges, financial freedom, and Mempool.space innovations while offering advice for newcomers.› Follow Simon on X: https://x.com/softsimon_ › Follow Simon on Nostr: https://primal.net/softsimonSPONSOR Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BTCSTORY at https://stampseed.comPARTNERS› Get your BTC Prague 2025 early bird tickets using promo code BTCSTORY for 10% off: https://btcprague.com/promo_id=25447&key=812ba5316392df4ecd423abb58bbd94e› SHAmory: Making Bitcoin fun for all ages - explore bitcoin games, books and more today: Use code "BITCOINSTORY" for 10% OFF. - #http://www.shamory.com/bitcoinstorySUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED Twitter: https://x.com/YourBTCStory ️ NOSTR: https://primal.net/YBS YouTube: @yourbtcstory Podcasting app links: https://yourbitcoinstory.comTIMESTAMP 00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Mempool.space 02:04 Simon’s Bitcoin Origin Story 07:56 The Birth of Mempool.space 12:10 The Importance of Open Source in Bitcoin 17:55 Running Your Own Node: A Necessity 22:00 The Future of Bitcoin and Potential Risks 25:47 The Ongoing Factional Struggles in Bitcoin 27:39 Consensus Challenges and the Evolution of Bitcoin 29:45 The Current State of Bitcoin Fees and Market Dynamics 31:51 Speculations on the Future of Bitcoin Adoption 35:51 Concerns Over Centralized Exchanges and Regulation 40:01 The Impact of EU Regulations on Bitcoin Freedom 45:27 The Freedom of Bitcoin and Global Mobility 47:16 The Bitcoin Standard and Its Implications 49:12 The Optimism of Bitcoiners 50:52 Future of Mempool Space and Innovations 01:02:30 Advice for New BitcoinersSUPPORT THE SHOWTip via Lightning: yourbtcstory@getalby.comBLOCK HEIGHT: 882281