Ep. 11 - Blockchain Banter: Beneath the Surface

Archived X Space with co-hosts @12stringcara and @glitchin888.

This live stream is a lively, in-depth community discussion on Kaspa blockchain developments, challenges, and philosophies — with plenty of banter about decentralized tech, sovereignty, and the future of crypto.

Hosted by Juan and Cara, the session features seasoned community members and special guests sharing insights, tackling technical questions, and debating narratives around Bitcoin, AI, economic history, and real-world Kaspa adoption. The tone is energetic, supportive, humorous, and motivating for both newcomers and veterans.

Guest Highlights Cara — Community leader, regular cohost, and deep Kaspa ecosystem expert.

KRCbot — Technical builder, creator of open-source tools and a planned block explorer.

Kaspa Onion — Influencer and former Bitcoin maximalist, known for sharp questions and strong advocacy for Kaspa values.

Buffalo — Candid, practical community voice.

Here are the top discussion topics:Kaspa Hackathon (Casperthon) & Community Growth

Excitement around the upcoming Casperthon hackathon — massive prize pool, open to AI-enhanced projects, designed to attract builders from Ethereum, Solana, and beyond to boost innovation and onboard new talent.

Free Speech, Decentralization & Sovereignty

Deep dive into anti-censorship tech like Kasia Messaging, real-world experiences with platform bans (YouTube vs. Rumble), and why Kaspa enables truly provable, uncensorable peer-to-peer communication.

Peer-to-peer network illustration for context:shutterstock.com

Economic History, Bitcoin Critique & Sound Money

Debates on historical currency failures (Rome, gold confiscation, debasement), Bitcoin's shortcomings, and why Kaspa offers a superior peer-to-peer digital money model with lessons from the past.

Technical Deep Dives

Scaling, node operations, resource management, stress testing, and open-source block explorers — straight from experts like KRCbot.

AI's Impact, Productivity & the Future

Thoughtful takes on AI's societal effects (like the industrial revolution), job shifts, automation risks, and how communities can adapt with productive tools in a fast-changing world.

Key Resources Mentioned:

kaspathon.com

kaspa.stream (block explorer)

Kasia Messaging

KEF / CORE (funding bodies)

Community projects: SuperTypo, Wolfie, Kaspamedia.com, Kaspamap.org

Other: Rumble, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot, Chainlink, Near, Radix

Upcoming: Vprog, CovProcs, Crumbs token, KRC 721, Kasplex, KNS,

How to join Kaspa hackathons (even non-coders welcome)

Real examples of why decentralized, uncensorable systems matter

Clear Kaspa vs. Bitcoin comparisons (fees, scaling, usability)

Node-running tips, scaling challenges, and open-source best practices

Balanced views on blockchain + AI opportunities and risks

Community-driven motivation to think critically about crypto, history, and personal sovereignty

Ideas to advocate for Kaspa and digital freedom in your own circles

Perfect for anyone curious about Kaspa's edge in the crypto space!