SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE | Feb 13, 2026 - Weekly Bitcoin, Macro & Geopolitics (Full Replay)

SimonDixonHardTalk LIVE | Feb 13, 2026 - Weekly Bitcoin, Macro & Geopolitics (Full Replay)

Author: Simon Dixon February 14, 2026 Duration: 3:50:22

Hey-Hey Sovereign Wealth Builders,

Tonight we’re going LIVE with a Simon Dixon Hard Talk that connects the dots between the Blocksize War, the Epstein-era infiltration narratives, and the current Knots vs Core governance battle — through a macro, geopolitical, and Proof-of-Weapons-Network lens.

My answer is simple: there have been multiple hijack attempts — and they continue today.

But Bitcoin’s structure (developers, miners, nodes) makes it uniquely resilient.

We’ll cover this in three parts:

Part 1: Was Bitcoin Hijacked? The Infiltration Operations Explained

I lay the foundation and map the four major infiltration vectors I see at play:

✅ Intelligence / Epstein (early reconnaissance + attempted influence)

✅ Silicon Valley (corporate capture, custodians, narrative steering)

✅ Wall Street (ETFs, derivatives, public-company treasuries, custody centralization)

✅ Central Banks / Regulators (Operation Chokepoint 2.0, stablecoins, CBDCs)

Part 2: Hijacking Bitcoin? Simon Dixon vs Steve Patterson – BTC vs BCH Infiltration Debate

This is not “BTC vs BCH” — it’s BTC infiltration vs BCH infiltration.

Steve Patterson (co-author of Hijacking Bitcoin with Roger Ver) and I debate whether either side — or both — were targeted by divide-and-conquer operations, and what that means for Bitcoin’s future.

Part 3: Knots vs Core: Bitcoin’s Next Governance War (Core v30 & BIP 110)

We bring it right up to today:

✅ Core v30 vs BIP 110

✅ Miner activation vs user activation dynamics

✅ Ordinals / spam / OP_RETURN policy wars

✅ What happens if an “intolerant minority” tries to soft fork?

✅ Why competing implementations may increase decentralisation — or trigger a new fracture

 

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Simon Dixon brings his decades of experience in finance and technology to every conversation on Simon Dixon Hard Talk. This isn't a surface-level commentary on markets; it's a rigorous exploration of the forces reshaping global systems. Episodes delve into the practical realities of Bitcoin as hard money, the geopolitical implications of Central Bank Digital Currencies, and investment strategies for a world in economic transition. Simon engages with experts, critics, and innovators, fostering discussions that connect the dots between business, politics, and technological disruption. The dialogue is grounded in his own journey from traditional finance to the frontier of digital assets, offering a unique perspective that is both analytical and deeply personal. You'll find the podcast challenges conventional narratives, asking tough questions about monetary sovereignty, wealth preservation, and the future of capital. It’s for anyone who senses the status quo is shifting and wants to understand the underlying mechanics, not just the headlines. Expect detailed analysis, candid interviews, and a focus on long-term principles over short-term noise. Tune in for a thought-provoking examination of money, power, and the tools for navigating the next era.
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