Uploaded May 2021 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This time on Speaking of Bitcoin, hosts Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine revisit Bitcoin's upcoming multi-part "taproot" upgrade. We discuss the speedy trial required for activation, the power dynamics making change challenging for the seemingly popular upgrade.
Gavel Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash
This time on Speaking of Bitcoin, hosts Andreas M. Antonopoulos, Stephanie Murphy, Jonathan Mohan and Adam B. Levine revisit Bitcoin's upcoming multi-part "taproot" upgrade. We discuss the speedy trial required for activation, the power dynamics making change challenging for the seemingly popular upgrade.
Gavel Photo by Tingey Injury Law Firm on Unsplash
![Learn About Bitcoin Taproot Activation & See the Numbers for Yourself [May 23, 2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jUwqFkPAoNY/mqdefault.jpg "Learn About Bitcoin Taproot Activation & See the Numbers for Yourself [May 23, 2021]
In this video, Andreas explains how to use taproot.watch to see activation signaling in real time. Follow along, listen, and learn.
Chapters
0:00 Looking at taproot.watch, what data is actually showing and what does it mean?
4:36 Can a bad state actor stop 90% from being reached? What is UASF?
5:59 Can I help it somehow to reach 90%?
This question was asked as part of the May 2021 bitcoin and open blockchain monthly Q&A session. Watch the entire video here: https://youtu.be/5bY4D33o5SU
Learn more about taproot, like what it is and why it matters in these videos:
https://youtu.be/U0T49duRt74
https://youtu.be/inseDi7OtCY
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![Crypto Explained: What are Deflationary and Inflationary Systems? Why Should I Care? [2021]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jzJ20BGcdDo/mqdefault.jpg "Crypto Explained: What are Deflationary and Inflationary Systems? Why Should I Care? [2021]
What are inflationary and deflationary systems? Can you help me understand what these terms mean and why I should care? Why are these words thrown around so much in bitcoin and cryptocurrencies in general? Watch, learn, and laugh.
Chapters
0:00 I know you are not an economist but could you explain in simple terms what a deflationary system is and how it relates to an inflationary system? What are the pros and cons?
0:50 Inflationary system
2:53 Deflationary system
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About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
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![Cryptocurrency Explained: Can Words in a BIP39 Mnemonic Repeat? [Bitcoin, Ethereum, Security]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kGClNWZcYV8/mqdefault.jpg "Cryptocurrency Explained: Can Words in a BIP39 Mnemonic Repeat? [Bitcoin, Ethereum, Security]
Recently, Andreas was asked if words in a BIP39 mnemonic can repeat. The short answer is yes. If you want to learn more about how mnemonics work, and really understand your bitcoin, ethereum, or other cryptocurrency wallet, watch this 2 min video.
Chapter
0:00 Can words repeat in a mnemonic phrase?
0:10 Yes the word about repeated 23 times plus a valid checksum word is a valid mnemonic
0:58 In the English BIP39 dictionary, you only need the first 4 letters of each word!
Learn more about bitcoin and cryptocurrency key security by watching these videos:
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Can someone guess my private key? https://youtu.be/2eZ5DP2P5As
Setting up secure storage devices: https://youtu.be/wZ9LxLLvfXc
Worst ways to store bitcoin: https://youtu.be/x6rnAGscBrU
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![Do You Run a Bitcoin Full Node? [Monthly Costs & Basic Node Configuration in 2 Min]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lK-OMq43nxA/mqdefault.jpg "Do You Run a Bitcoin Full Node? [Monthly Costs & Basic Node Configuration in 2 Min]
Does Andreas run a bitcoin full node? Yes, he runs several full nodes. If you want to know what bitcoin nodes aantonop runs for his own use, watch this video! He also briefly discusses some basic configurations, availability, and cost.
Chapters
0:00 Do you run your own node?
0:24 I run several full nodes
0:42 I also keep fully archival nodes, full transaction index and a full UTXO database
1:19 Do you have a particular preference for your nodes configurations?
2:17 Estimated monthly cost to run my bitcoin nodes
If youre interested in learning to run a full bitcoin node, watch this short video to learn more about it. This question is from a bonus bitcoin and open blockchain livestream event, which took place in early 2020. If you want to ask questions early (before the live event), become a Community Builder on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aantonop Patrons get early access to ask questions, view talks, behind-the-scenes content, and much more.
Learn More About Running Bitcoin Nodes:
Why Running a Full Node is Important: https://youtu.be/oX0Yrv-6jVs
In this video, Andreas explains why you would want to run a full bitcoin node, even if youre not too technical.
What is the Role of Nodes in the Bitcoin Network? https://youtu.be/fNk7nYxTOyQ
In this video, Andreas explains what nodes actually do in the bitcoin network.
Running Nodes and Payment Channels: https://youtu.be/ndcfBfE_yoY
In this video, Andreas explains the basics of running bitcoin nodes, including costs, as well as how that relates to payment channels and the lightning network.
Take a look at some of our favorite questions from recent Monthly Livestream videos:
3 Ways to to Get Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies: https://youtu.be/VoOjUC8uVjM
Can You Run a Lightning Node on a Mobile Device? https://youtu.be/-MirftdjOxk
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LEARN from Andreas in one of his popular Workshops which will teach you practical crypto skills. There’s even a FREE Intro to Bitcoin & Open Blockchains to get you started. https://aantonop.io/takeaworkshop
About aantonop: Andreas isnt promoting a company or an organization; hes paid by the community (people who support this work on Patreon and YouTube) and provides an unbiased look at open blockchain technologies, what they can do for our societies, and how to get involved (if you decide you want to). Learn more at https://aantonop.com
From Andreas: You may already know that my mission is to educate as many people as possible about #Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies. Watching these videos and sharing them with others is a big part of that. Thank you for being part of this mission.
***Learn More From Andreas’ Workshops, Books & Events**
Amazon & Kindle: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00MVAG8Z8
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