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

Wall Street Just Gave Your Bitcoin Bonds A (BBB) Triple B Rating

We just had a historic 14% difficulty adjustment, weather-driven hash rate curtailments, and the groundbreaking Bitcoin-backed bond from Ledn.

Feb 21, 2026

The Shortest Bitcoin Bear Market Ever w/ Matt Hougan of Bitwise

Matt Hougan, CIO of Bitwise, breaks down why we’re still in a crypto winter, the truth about central bank gold buying, and why Bitcoin’s revenue problem doesn’t matter… yet. We dive into the Kevin Warsh Fed era, quantum risks, and the rise of AI agents.

Feb 19, 2026

Big Oil Wants Dollars, Not Bitcoin w/ Chris Alfano

Chris Alfano, CEO of 360 Energy, joins the podcast to discuss how Bitcoin mining is solving oil and gas problems. Learn about the reality of hash price aversion among energy giants, the move toward pipeline-scale mining, and why off-grid power is the ultimate goal for sustainable operations.

Feb 17, 2026

Bitdeer’s Clarington Lawsuit, $IREN’s MSCI Index Listing, and Bitcoin’s Quantum Step

Colin and Charlie break down the latest Bitcoin news, from the massive $16k price drawdown and capitulation theories to Bitdeer’s legal woes in Ohio and IREN joining the MSCI index. Plus, a deep dive into "quantum resistance" and the historic shift in mining difficulty.

Feb 14, 2026

What Bitcoin Miners Need to do to Survive w/ Tom Masiero

Cathedra’s Tom Masiero joins us to breakdown how the bitcoin mining AI-shift echoes China’s 2021 bitcoin mining ban.

Feb 12, 2026

What Epstein’s Bitcoin Investments Really Reveal w/ Kyle Torpey

Veteran bitcoin journalist Kyle Torpey joins the show to share his findings about Jeffrey Epstein’s involvement in Bitcoin.

Feb 10, 2026

Quantum: The Next Battleground For Bitcoin

Is Bitcoin quantum ready or is it just more FUD? We dive into the technical and social battles between developers and investors over the coming quantum threat, exploring the Factor 21 meme and the high-stakes game theory of post-quantum migration.

Feb 07, 2026

Bitcoin Craters, French Gov’t Challenges MARA Acquisition, Cipher’s Note Sees $13B Interest

Bitcoin nukes to $65k as the industry faces a historic selloff. We cover a massive 13% difficulty drop, France’s pushback against Mara’s energy deal, Tether’s $100M investment, and massive power expansions from TerraWulf and Cipher Mining. Stay sane with our weekly news roundup.

Feb 05, 2026

What’s Really Driving Bitcoin’s Price w/ Rory Murray

What's up with Bitcoin price? Why are we dipping so hard, and where does it end? Rory Murray of CleanSpark joins the show to discuss Bitcoin price changes.

Feb 03, 2026