Satoshi's Plebs

For the final episode of Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh and Kenshin reflect on the journey of the show, their enduring conviction in Bitcoin, and the reality that life, work, and new ventures have made it impossible to keep the podcast going at the level it deserves. They talk about the current Bitcoin landscape, from falling hash rate and mining companies pivoting to AI, to renewed ETF activity and the growing role of Bitcoin in global trade. Throughout it all, their message stays the same: Bitcoin remains a long-term savings technology, and their belief in it has only grown stronger. The heart of the episode is the goodbye. They share that ending the show is not a step away from Bitcoin, but a necessary choice as they pour their time into new projects, including Arx Labs and a new AI-focused podcast, The AI Strategy Show, launching April 30. They thank listeners for the support, the boosts, the time, and the sense of community that made the podcast special. It is a warm, grateful closing to a show that became much more than just a weekly Bitcoin conversation. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording April 14, 2026: 74,500 $USD | 63,250 €EUR Block Height 945,078 Music Credits Kazuki Tokaji Alive for Tomorrow Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Episode 250 of Satoshi’s Plebs is a milestone show and a bit of a release party, as McIntosh and Kenshin pull back the curtain on a new AI-focused business venture: Arx Labs. The conversation centers on the opportunity they see in bringing practical, managed AI agents to small and medium-sized businesses in a way that is simple, affordable, and actually usable for non-technical people. They also reflect on the current state of open-source AI tooling, the fast-moving nature of the market, and why this moment feels like the right time to start building. Along the way, the episode keeps the familiar Satoshi’s Plebs spirit, with some Bitcoin housekeeping, a nod to listener support, and a reminder that Bitcoin and innovation still go hand in hand. Even though it is a shorter episode, it feels like an important one: part celebration, part announcement, and part encouragement for listeners to keep stacking sats, keep building, and take advantage of the new tools now becoming available. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 31, 2026: 67,920 USD | 58,640€EUR Block Height 943,098 News and Notes https://arx-labs.com Music Credits Jaded Jester Nothing Left to Say Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin talk through what it actually looks like to start building a business from scratch in a world shaped by both Bitcoin and AI. The conversation stays practical and grounded, covering the excitement of new ideas, the frustration of getting tools and workflows to behave reliably, and the reality that building something useful is usually messier and slower than people like to admit. They also dig into the bigger picture of what kinds of businesses might make sense going forward, especially ones built around Bitcoin payments, Lightning, sovereignty, and automation. Along the way, they reflect on common reasons Bitcoin-focused projects struggle, why user experience still matters, and how AI may lower the barrier for individuals and small teams to launch real products. The result is a thoughtful discussion about opportunity, timing, and what it takes to turn an idea into something sustainable. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 24, 2026: 69,300 $USD | 59,800 €EUR Block Height 942,036 Music Credits Jaded Jester Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode of Satoshi’s Plebs, McIntosh and Kenshin explore how Bitcoin is reshaping the payment landscape for merchants and consumers, focusing on the concept of “settlement rails” and what happens behind the scenes when money moves. They break down traditional systems like credit cards, ACH, and wire transfers—highlighting fees, delays, intermediaries, and chargebacks—before contrasting them with Bitcoin’s base layer and the Lightning Network, where transactions can be faster, cheaper, and final. The conversation makes a compelling case for why merchants should care, from reducing fees to gaining more control over their revenue. Along the way, the hosts share practical insights on getting started with Bitcoin as a business, including custodial vs. self-custodial setups, tools like BTCPay Server, and real-world tradeoffs like volatility, UX challenges, and accounting hurdles. They also touch on broader themes like financial sovereignty, the evolving role of AI in their workflows, and the importance of education and adoption at the local merchant level. The episode blends technical depth with real-world perspective, offering a grounded look at what it actually takes to bring Bitcoin into everyday commerce. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 10, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EUR Block Height 941,041 News and Notes https://nirvati.eu/ https://www.takemysats.com/ https://btcpayserver.org/ https://btcmap.org/ Music Credits Jaded Jester Nothing Left to Say Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!

In this episode, McIntosh and Kenshin reflect on a major Bitcoin milestone and use it as a jumping-off point for a broader conversation about where Bitcoin came from and why its foundations still matter. Along the way, they mix in some personal updates, thoughts on technology, and the bigger picture of how digital tools are changing the way we live and work. The discussion then turns to the Cypherpunk Manifesto and the lasting importance of privacy, encryption, and individual freedom in an increasingly digital world. The episode connects those earlier ideas to Bitcoin today, exploring how questions of money, privacy, and control remain just as relevant now as ever. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording March 10, 2026: 70,700 $USD | 60,700 €EUR Block Height 940,146 Music Credits Jaded Jester Nothing Left to Say Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info McIntosh can be reached by email at [email protected] and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. His mastodon handle is @[email protected] and his Nostr. Kenshin can be reached on Twitter at @kenshin_ninja or on Nostr. Kenshin’s email is [email protected]. You can also follow the Satoshi’s Plebs podcast account on Nostr. We are looking forward to hearing from you! We are looking forward to hearing from you!