Noded Bitcoin Podcast

What Noded Bitcoin Podcast does

Noded Bitcoin Podcast is an independently-operated, Bitcoin-focused audio podcast that delivers current events, technical news, and commentary to the Bitcoin community. Founded in November 2017 by Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard, both software engineers, University of Texas graduates, and founders of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute, the show has produced 77+ episodes through January 2021 spanning topics including Bitcoin protocol development, Lightning Network, monetary economics, investment theses, and regulatory policy. Episodes feature high-profile guests such as Congressman Warren Davidson, Anthony Scaramucci, Saifedean Ammous, and Jimmy Song.

The underlying technology is a standard podcast distribution stack: episodes are produced as audio files, hosted on SoundCloud with embedded players, and syndicated via RSS feed, Apple Podcasts/iTunes, and direct MP3 download on a Jekyll-powered website (noded.org). There is no proprietary technology platform, no app, and no enterprise software component; the "product" is the audio content itself.

The business model relies entirely on listener support with no advertising, sponsorship, or enterprise revenue streams. Monetization comprises two channels: voluntary Bitcoin donations structured around five named tiers (ranging from 0.001 BTC "burger" to 100 BTC "ranch"), and recurring Patreon patronage. Distribution and audience development are community-led, leveraging the hosts' personal Twitter followings, the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute network, and organic discovery within the Bitcoin maximalist ecosystem. The podcast serves Bitcoin node operators, enthusiasts and investors, and Bitcoin industry professionals as a free, advertising-free content offering.

Name

Noded Bitcoin Podcast

Legal name

Noded Bitcoin Podcast

Website

https://noded.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Noded Bitcoin Podcast is a free, independently-produced Bitcoin podcast co-hosted by Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard, delivering current events, technical news, and commentary to Bitcoin node operators, enthusiasts, and industry professionals since November 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Media

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (512290)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Podcast Networks & Multi-Show Publishers (MPACADAB)

Keywords

• Bitcoin podcast
• Cryptocurrency news
• Bitcoin commentary
• Blockchain education
• Bitcoin interviews

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bitcoin Donations: Voluntary Bitcoin donations at various tiers: Buy us a ranch (100 BTC), Buy us a studio (10 BTC), Buy us a prime rib (0.05 BTC), Buy us a steak (0.01 BTC), Buy us a burger (0.001 BTC)
2. Patreon Support: Monthly patronage through Patreon platform

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Noded Bitcoin Podcast is an independent Bitcoin-focused audio podcast that delivers current events, technical news, and commentary on Bitcoin protocol development, policy, monetary economics, and the broader Bitcoin ecosystem. Co-hosted by Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard, episodes feature interviews with prominent Bitcoin developers, investors, and policymakers such as Anthony Scaramucci and Congressman Warren Davidson. The show is free to listen to and distributed globally via SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, RSS, and direct MP3 download.

Product overview

Noded Bitcoin Podcast is a single-product podcast offering providing Bitcoin current events, technical news, and commentary. The podcast is co-hosted and produced by Michael Goldstein and Pierre Rochard, both founders of the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute. Episodes feature interviews with Bitcoin developers, investors, policymakers, and thought leaders discussing technical developments, monetary economics, regulatory matters, and Lightning Network topics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Noded Bitcoin Podcast A long-running Bitcoin-focused podcast providing current events, technical news, and commentary for individual Bitcoin community members, including node operators, enthusiasts, investors, and industry professionals. Episodes cover protocol development, Lightning Network, regulatory matters, monetary economics, and interviews with Bitcoin thought leaders.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• What is Money: Bitcoin maximalist podcast hosted by Robert Breedlove focused on philosophy, monetary economics, and sovereignty. Highly comparable in editorial stance and ideological positioning to Noded.
• The Pomp Podcast: Anthony Pompliano's widely distributed crypto and Bitcoin podcast featuring high-profile guests across finance and policy. Comparable as a top-of-funnel Bitcoin audio brand, though broader in editorial scope.
• Unchained: Long-running crypto podcast hosted by Laura Shin covering Bitcoin, DeFi, and the wider crypto industry. Comparable interview-driven, news-and-commentary format aimed at a serious crypto audience.
• Stephan Livera Podcast: Australian Bitcoin-focused podcast with deep technical and Austrian-economics bent. Closely comparable in target audience (node operators, sound-money enthusiasts) and interview-driven format.
• Bitcoin Audible: Bitcoin-focused podcast by Guy Swann reading and discussing canonical Bitcoin and Austrian-economics texts. Overlaps directly with Noded's maximalist, education-oriented audience.
• What Bitcoin Did: Long-running Bitcoin-focused podcast hosted by Peter McCormack covering current events, technical developments, and interviews. Direct competitor for the same Bitcoin-enthusiast listenership and high-profile guest pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• Bitcoin Magazine: Pioneer Bitcoin media outlet covering news, protocol development, and policy — including Pete Rizzo, who has appeared on Noded. A larger incumbent competing for the same Bitcoin-aware audience across multiple content formats.
• CoinDesk: Largest mainstream crypto news outlet with its own podcast slate covering Bitcoin and broader digital assets. A broad incumbent that competes for both audience attention and the same pool of high-profile guests.
• The Investor's Podcast Network: Multi-show podcast network (We Study Billionaires, Bitcoin Fundamentals, etc.) with a Bitcoin-focused vertical. Comparable as a more institutionalized, advertising-supported podcast operation targeting finance-oriented listeners.

Emerging players

• Swan Bitcoin: Bitcoin-only financial services company that produces proprietary Bitcoin educational content and events. Thematically aligned with Noded's maximalist stance and overlaps with the same node-operator / self-custody audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/NodedPodcast

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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