Podcast

Bitcoin’s industry publication presents The Blockspace Podcast, the #1 show for in-depth insights into the world of Bitcoin. From technical development to the changing world of Bitcoin mining and compute, the Blockspace Podcast is your home for all things Bitcoin. New episodes 3 times per week on Spotify, Apple, and anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Meet the Host

Charlie Spears

Charlie is co-founder of Blockspace Media. Formerly a Bitcoin miner, he’s worked across the Bitcoin ecosystem at company’s like Luxor, Nakamotor, and elswhere. Charlie got his start in media at NPR and continues to pursue radio drama as a medium.

Colin Harper

Colin is the Editor-in-Chief of Blockspace Media. He previously ran Hashrate Index, the Bitcoin mining industry’s go-to analytics and research hub. He’s worked at various crypto publications including CoinDesk, Forbes and more.

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Episodes

How North Korean Hackers Stole $300M+ Via Telegram w/ Taylor Monahan

North Korean hackers with the Lazarus Group have stolen over $300 million with this Telegram phishing scam.

Jan 31, 2026

Understanding Thursday’s Bitcoin Market Crash

Markets across the board faced historic volatility yesterday, leaving many investors to ask: are we on the cusp of a crash?

Jan 30, 2026

Understanding ERCOT’s Massive Overhaul w/ Tom Kleckner

ERCOT is overhauling how it processes and approves large load interconnections. Here are the changes that are under consideration.

Jan 27, 2026

How Bitcoin engineers are solving the quantum risk

Is Bitcoin ready for the quantum threat? Join Charlie Spears as he explores technical solutions like BIP 360 and OP_CAT. We dive into the massive trade-offs of quantum-resistant signatures and the logistical nightmare of migrating millions of addresses to keep the network secure.

Jan 24, 2026

Inside China’s Control of the Critical Metals Supply Chain w/ Craig Tindale

China controls 80-90% of critical metal refining, and that’s a big problem for the West’s data center, energy, and defense sectors, our guest Craig Tindale explains.

Jan 20, 2026

Inside Bitcoin Core’s Newest Maintainer

We dive into the mystery of the newest Bitcoin Core maintainer and the project to separate consensus code. From GitHub hierarchies to the quest for client diversity, learn how a $2 trillion network is actually governed and why the "lead maintainer" no longer exists.

Jan 17, 2026

Inside Riot’s $311M AMD Deal w/ Jason Les

Riot just landed its first HPC/AI tenant, AMD, in a deal with a total potential value of $1 billion.

Jan 16, 2026

Galaxy’s 830 MW Expansion, BitGo’s $1.96B IPO, BitMine’s $200M Bet on MrBeast

Galaxy Digital landed a 830 MW approval from ERCOT, and MrBeast gets a $200M investment from BitMine.

Jan 16, 2026

The Metric That Will Signal A Bitcoin Bottom w/ Checkmatey

James Check joins the show to analyze Bitcoin's market structure in early 2026. We discuss the divergence between BTC and equities, the impact of "extraordinary" ETFs, and why the Realized Cap suggests a cooling-off period. Plus, deep dives into quantum computing risks and on-chain data.

Jan 13, 2026