<p>In this episode Stephan speaks with Matyas Kuchar, co-founder of BTC Prague, about the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Prague. They discuss the conference&#39;s focus on Bitcoin and its intersection with other technologies like AI, the regulatory landscape in Europe, and the community divides within the Bitcoin space. </p><p>Matyas shares insights on the importance of self-custody, the challenges posed by CBDCs, and the need for a united front in the Bitcoin community. The discussion also touches on the influence of institutional investments on Bitcoin adoption and the value of self-custody. </p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>(00:00) - Intro</p><p>(01:18) - What to expect from BTC Prague?</p><p>(06:10) - The Intersection of AI &amp; Bitcoin</p><p>(10:41) - Rise of surveillance state &amp; importance of Bitcoin</p><p>(16:07) - CBDCs in Europe and regulatory challenges</p><p>(19:30) - Community divides in Bitcoin</p><p>(25:59) - The different types of conference attendees at BTC Prague</p><p>(29:58) - The value of in-person connections</p><p>(34:40) - Strategy’s influence on Bitcoin adoption</p><p>(40:20) - Why attend BTC Prague?</p><p><strong>Links: </strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://x.com/Matyas44Cook"><u>https://x.com/Matyas44Cook</u></a> </p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/btcprague"><u>https://x.com/btcprague</u></a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Stephan Livera links:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Follow me on X:<a href="https://twitter.com/stephanlivera"> <u>@stephanlivera</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://plinkhq.com/i/1415720320"><u>Subscribe to the podcast</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://stephanlivera.substack.com/"><u>Subscribe to Substack</u></a><br></p></li></ul>