Stephan Livera
About Stephan Livera
Stephan Livera serves as the Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, where he focuses on Bitcoin's security, privacy, and economic implications. He is also known for hosting the highly-rated Stephan Livera Podcast, which discusses various aspects of Bitcoin and has garnered over 5 million downloads.
Work at Swan Bitcoin
Stephan Livera currently serves as the Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational initiatives related to Bitcoin. Prior to this, he was the Managing Director at Swan Bitcoin from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's growth and development in the Bitcoin space.
Education and Expertise
Stephan Livera studied at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he earned a degree in Commerce with a focus on Accounting, Finance, and Information Systems from 2006 to 2010. He also attended Waverley College from 1998 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his analysis and discussions on Bitcoin's economic implications and technology.
Background
Stephan Livera has a diverse professional background in finance and risk management. He worked at Deloitte Australia as an Experienced Analyst in Risk Services from 2011 to 2014. He later held positions at Boral as an Internal Auditor from 2014 to 2015, and at Commonwealth Bank as an Audit Manager from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he co-founded Ministry of Nodes, where he worked from 2019 to 2021.
Achievements
Stephan Livera hosts the Stephan Livera Podcast, which has garnered over 5 million downloads and is ranked in the top 0.5% of podcasts globally. The podcast has achieved a 4.9-star average rating from more than 600 ratings worldwide. Through the podcast, he conducts educational interviews focusing on Bitcoin's economics and technology, critiques misconceptions about Bitcoin, and explores its implications on financial systems.
Bitcoin Discussions and Focus Areas
Stephan Livera engages in discussions about Bitcoin's security and privacy, focusing on its role in the Free Cities Movement. He has been studying Bitcoin for nearly nine years and writes about its impact on financial systems, energy consumption, and decentralization. His work includes analyzing Bitcoin's political economy and exploring Austrian Economics in relation to Bitcoin.