Topic: Taproot

2 chapters across the catalog

Soros Stooge
Episode 1800 2:14:13 - 2:20:12

1800: Soros Stooge

No Agenda Episode 1800 Artwork and Value for Value

The hosts discuss the "Value for Value" model and thank Darren O'Neill for providing the artwork for episode 1799, titled "Taproot." They clarify that the robot on "The Jetsons" was Rosie, not Hazel, correcting a previous error. The segment also highlights the technical infrastructure provided by Void Zero and the growth of the Podcasting 2.0 ecosystem.

Taproot
Episode 1799 35:05 - 40:58

1799: Taproot

Taproot Etymology, Intelligence Community Slang, Bitcoin

The term "taproot" is analyzed for its origins in botany and its specific usage as slang within the intelligence community to describe a covert command hub or deep undetected node. While commonly known in the tech sector as a Bitcoin privacy upgrade, its casual use by political analysts on television suggests a specific "spook" milieu. The hosts investigate whether the term's appearance in news broadcasts serves as a coded signal.