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In this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin’s future, what it’s like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Rockstar’s Origin Story & BTCPay Genesis
05:31- - Discovering Bitcoin’s Ideological Core
08:22 - Community, Collaboration & BTC’s Cultural Impact
11:00 - BTCPay as a Platform and Alternative to BitPay
14:38 - The Block Size Wars & Ongoing Cultural Conflicts
20:38 - Camaraderie Among Core Contributors
22:48 - Privacy, Identity & Living Behind the Mask
25:54 - Ego, Recognition & Stories of Gigi
33:00 - Satoshi as a Coder & Mythic Figure
35:10 - Information Madness & Cypherpunk Prophecy
38:40 - Compliance vs Building Better Systems
42:05 - Bitcoin for Personal & Collective Freedom
46:09 - Rockstar on Realizing Financial Independence
48:20 - Lessons from Working in Bitcoin Startups
52:58 - Why Lightning Thrills Rockstar
57:42 - Stablecoins on Lightning & Their Bitcoin Impact
01:00:00 - Bitcoin is for Anyone—but Not for Everyone
01:04:45 - Can We Have Privacy Without KYC-Free Bitcoin?
01:14:00 - Is Rockstar Planning on Disappearing?
01:19:00 - Keeping Satoshi Unknown
01:25:45 - Reflecting on Corporate Jobs & Finding Meaning in your Work
01:38:45 - How Bitcoin Has Changed Rockstar
01:41:45 - Hope for a Sovereign Future
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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In this episode , I chat with Brandon Quittem, Lawrence Lepard, Dave Collum, and American HODL in an all-star fourth turning roundtable. We dive deep into generational cycles, societal shifts, economic collapses, and what the peak of this fourth turning might look like.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guests –––
• Brandon Quittem on X: https://x.com/Bquittem
• Lawrence Lepard on X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
02:11 - Fourth Turning Basics
04:50 - Reaction vs Trigger
06:12 - Start of the Current Fourth Turning
09:17 - Past Fourth Turnings: Civil War, Witches, More
10:52 - Peak Predictions: Collapse or Revolution?
12:56 - Monetary Breakdown & Inflationary Depression
14:51 - Controlled Demolition of the Economy
20:56 - Nuclear Risks and Cold War 2.0
24:51 - Mass Mobilization Catalysts
28:51 - Global Trade Divorce: U.S. vs China
32:08 - Reviving U.S. Manufacturing
35:14 - Dollar Weaponization & Trust Collapse
36:06 - Wealth Transfer: Fiat to Bitcoin
39:00 - Bitcoin as an Elite Revolution
42:51 - Fort Knox: Missing Gold?
44:51 - Bretton Woods 2.0 & Bitcoin Standard
54:51 - Bitcoin in a Post-Fiat World
01:00:51 - Energy, AI, and Decentralization
01:12:51 - BRICS and Global Power Shifts
01:20:51 - Innovation Amidst Collapse
01:24:51 - Bitcoin vs The State
01:30:51 - Preparing for Sovereignty
01:36:51 - Final Fourth Turning Reflections
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Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, I chat with Peruvian Bull, a well-known Bitcoin researcher and educator. We also unpack the central bank manipulation, the coming currency wars, and why Bitcoin might be the only way out.
If you’re looking to understand what the next phase of the dollar endgame might look like, this episode is for you.
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:14 - Welcome Back Peruvian Bull
14:23 - Japan’s Monetary Experiment & MetaPlanet’s Rise
16:01 - Carry Trades, QE, and Japan’s Debt Spiral
21:55 - Japan’s Cultural Rigidity & Frozen Economy
23:55 - BOJ’s “Print Yen, Buy Yen” Chaos Explained
30:03 - The BOJ Owns the Market: Bonds & Stocks
34:34 - GameStop, Bitcoin Treasuries & Retail Rebellion
40:14 - Naked Shorting: Burry, Phantom Shares & GME
47:49 - High-Frequency Trading & Market Manipulation
51:34 - Ryan Cohen’s Vision: GameStop as a Bitcoin Powerhouse
59:02 - Global Gold Liquidity Crunch & ETF Drains
01:04:08 - The Dollar Paradox: Weakness as System Strength
01:11:01 - Global Fiat Collapse or Coordinated Currency Reset?
01:15:40 - Bitcoin as the Final Endgame to Kill the Dollar
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family’s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
• HODL on X: https://x.com/americanhodl8
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:18 – Welcome Back, HODL
03:30 – Bear Market Conviction
04:40 – Trade Wars & Uncertainty
07:16 – Bitcoin as an Infinite Game
09:57 – From Speculating to Saving
11:56 – Orange-Pilling Family
15:37 – Leading with Self-Custody
21:03 – Security & Simple Living
23:47 – Resentment from the Fiat World
26:02 – Emotional Toll of Volatility
29:27 – Spartan Class Bitcoiners
32:37 – Capital Allocation Strategy
35:17 – Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia
37:47 – $100M BTC & Global Shifts
40:59 – ETFs, Self-Custody & Citizenship
45:02 – Governments Want Your Keys
47:52 – Fourth Turning Vibes
50:58 – Bretton Woods 2.0
55:39 – Helping Others with Bitcoin
58:22 – Bitcoin’s Emotional Rollercoaster
01:05:02 – Lessons from Past Cycles
01:11:32 – Long-Term Wealth Tactics
01:14:57 – Bitcoin & Relationships
01:18:12 – Prepping for the Bull Run
01:21:27 – Final Wisdom
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
• Jeff Booth on X: https://x.com/JeffBooth
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
02:38 - What’s Going On With the Economy
04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity
11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase?
15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins
17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System
25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters
30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins”
33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption
38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending
43:51 - Will Robots Want Money?
47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance
47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told?
51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million?
55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet?
57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin?
59:30 - Ross Ulbricht’s Release
1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom
1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else
1:07:37 - Final Thoughts
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I chat with Eric V. Stacks, a cannabis producer, consultant, and proud Bitcoin Maxi, about his incredible journey from the underground cannabis scene in to embracing Bitcoin as a form of hard money.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
• Eric V Stacks on X: https://x.com/EricVStacks
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:12 - Eric V. Stacks Background
06:20 - Eric’s upbringing and distrust of pharmaceuticals
08:38 - Becoming a legal cannabis producer in California
09:38 - The economic rabbit hole and discovering Bitcoin
14:29 - Building a cannabis business in the gray market
17:41 - The state’s attempt to regulate an existing billion-dollar industry
20:04 - Regulatory hurdles and corporate takeover
20:57 - How legalization changed the risk dynamics
25:15 - Early spiritual influences and outside-the-box thinking
26:14 - Dropping Out & Rejecting Credentialism
31:33 - From Trimming to Growing: Building a Cannabis Career
36:45 - Corruption, Compliance & the 280E Trap
41:50 - The Broken Incentives Behind Cannabis Regulation
47:16 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Sovereignty and Economic Freedom
52:04 - Final Reflections on Decentralization and Freedom
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
• Graham Krizek on X: https://x.com/gkrizek
• Voltage Cloud on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:00 - Introduction to Graham Krizek & Voltage
01:51 - What is the Lightning Network?
04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem
05:45 - Graham’s Background
07:56 - The Fidelity & Voltage Lightning Report
10:06 - How Lightning Channels & Hops Work
12:54 - Routing Payments and Non-Custodial Yield
14:58 - Channel Structures & Capital Efficiency Trends
16:30 - Public vs. Private Channels & Total Network Capacity
18:25 - Transaction Value vs. Transacted Capital
20:38 - Adoption Trends in Lightning
21:32 - Payment Speed, Hops & Network Efficiency
23:31 - Lightning vs. Blockchain Scalability
24:43 - Success Rates on the Lightning Network
26:03 - State of the Lightning Ecosystem
27:33 - New Verticals: Nostr, Podcasting 2.0 & AI Agents
30:22 - The Convergence of Stablecoins & Lightning
32:49 - Lightning’s Resilience & Long-Term Vision
35:01 - What Will Drive Lightning’s Mass Adoption?
36:33 - Advice for Bitcoin-Focused Small Businesses
37:56 - Is Lightning Delivering on Its Promise?
38:08 - B2B Integrations & Lightning as an Infrastructure Layer
39:00 - Why Lightning Doesn’t Get the Spotlight (Yet)
40:35 - What Graham is Most Excited About in 2025
42:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Voltage
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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This episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell’s precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th.
Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix...
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The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––
Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek
Kevin Brent Cook on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud
Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare
Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6
––– Socials –––
Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories
07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading
12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain
17:30 - Grain’s Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017
22:30 - The Market Isn’t Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior
27:30 - Was Josh’s Prediction a Fluke or a Skill?
32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading
37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction
42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics
47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown
52:30 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Song to explore the decline of education, and how fiat money corrupts institutions and distorts incentives throughout every layer of society.
If you’re looking for a hard-hitting discussion on why Bitcoin matters beyond just price, this episode is for you.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
Jimmy Song on X: https://x.com/jimmysong
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––– Socials –––
Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:23 – Introduction to Jimmy Song
09:58 – Jimmy’s latest book: Fiat Ruins Everything
11:14 – The inspiration behind writing the book
13:57 – The deep corruption of the fiat system
14:51 – Rent-seeking and why it dominates fiat economies
18:25 – How fiat steals dreams and replaces meaning
21:52 – The role of fiat education vs. family legacy
26:06 – How fiat companies replace community
29:06 – The decline in education and critical thinking
31:52 – Fiat politics taking over religion
35:27 – How fiat debases morality
40:31 – The rise of virtue signaling
44:55 – Debt, discipline, and the fiat consumption trap
48:28 – Speculative asset bubbles as a form of rent-seeking
51:27 – Resentment toward the wealthy in a fiat world
55:25 – How fiat debases marriage
01:01:20 – The erosion of love and relationships
01:07:17 – Why society devalues population growth
01:17:15 – The significance of children and family
01:21:03 – Postmodern investing and fiat-driven markets
01:29:06 – Are startups a legitimate non-fiat path?
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
Thank you for listening!
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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon.
Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500.
You’ll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone’s talking about.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix...
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/
––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6
––– Socials –––
Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals
02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance
05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions
07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks
09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks
11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance
13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution
16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy
20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price
23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading
30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position
35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact
37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market
43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation
46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500.
If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish
02:00 - Canada vs USA
07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty
12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street
17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken?
18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions
32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy
40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption
43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals
48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin?
50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion
53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs
55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation
58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025
1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish
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In this episode, I bring together Joe Burnett, Vijay Boyapati, and Jesse Myers for the world’s first Bitcoin Matrix Group Therapy session. We dive into Bitcoin’s recent volatility, its cyclical nature, and the broader macroeconomic forces at play—including the role of gold and the emergence of nation-state Bitcoin reserves.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:30 - Guest Introductions
03:41 - Bitcoin’s Recent Volatility & Market Sentiment
07:39 - Bitcoin Cycles & Long-Term Perspective
12:49 - Is This Cycle Different?
17:37 - Macroeconomic Signals: Gold, Interest Rates, & Tariffs
22:32 - Potential for a Recession & Bitcoin’s Role
24:38 - Price Manipulation
27:02 - Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption
32:22 - The Future of Altcoins
36:52 - Removing Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin
43:14 - The Next Big Speculative Wave: Tokenized Assets?
45:32 - Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody Solutions
50:04 - Future Bitcoin Price Action & Potential Drawdowns
52:05 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I'm joined by Paul Tarantino, Chris Sullivan and John Burnett to dive into Bitcoin’s potential to either liberate or enslave us, and whether it’s already being captured by the very forces we’ve been fighting against.
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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––
Paul Tarantino: https://x.com/PaulSTarantino
Byte Federal: https://www.bytefederal.com/ Hyperion Decimus: https://www.hyperiondecimus.com/
John Burnett: https://x.com/truthinlogic
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:22 – Bitcoin: Trojan Horse or Trap?
08:40 – Prepping for Fiat Collapse
15:00 – The Great Taking: You own Nothing Already
21:20 – Is War Inevitable?
26:55 – Bitcoin vs. CBDCs
32:25 – Who Really Created Bitcoin?
38:40 – Mind Control & Programming
44:40 – Free Energy & Bitcoin Mining
50:00 – The Final Awakening
55:40 – Escaping the System
1:01:55 – Hidden History of Money
1:08:10 – War on Human Potential
1:15:30 – Bitcoin as Humanity’s Shield
1:22:40 – Preparing for What’s Next
1:30:50 – Technology as a Weapon
1:39:05 – The System is Collapsing
1:46:30 – Final Warnings
1:52:10 – Closing & Where to Find Guests
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards and author of the Dao of Bitcoin, for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, time, and energy.
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––– Get To Know Today’s Guest–––
Follow on X: https://x.com/LanternBitcoin
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:15 – The Inspiration Behind The Dao of Bitcoin
04:15 – Understanding Daoism
06:17 – The Creature: What Is It and What Does It Represent?
12:57 – Paradoxical Unity & Duality
16:19 – The Meaning of Wu Wei:
20:35 – Non-Intervention: The Art of Letting Things Flow
25:15 – Bitcoin as a Force of Nature
31:36 – Embracing Impermanence
33:10 – Bitcoin, Time, and Energy
48:30 – Bitcoin’s Gravity
56:28 – Humility & Compassion: What Bitcoin and Dao Teach Us
1:04:00 – Reversionism
1:14:30 – Oneness & Harmony: The Ultimate Lesson of the Da
1:17:17 – Returning to the Source
1:21:37 – Scott’s Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Journey
1:24:19 – How Daoism Transformed Scott’s Perspective
1:28:20 – Final Reflections:
Bringing It All TogetherI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I welcome Dave Collum back to the Bitcoin Matrix for his sixth appearance to break down the deep state, market manipulation, and the unraveling of America.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Investment & Market Volatility
03:30 - Historical Market Trends
08:05 - Wall Street & Bitcoin
10:50 - Michael Saylor & Leverage
13:35 - Bitcoin vs. TradFi 19:05 - Government Policies
24:35 - Politics & Markets
27:35 - Deep State & Finance
36:50 - Banking & Global Conflicts
43:20 - Bitcoin & Energy Debate
51:35 - CBDCs & Financial Freedom
1:02:35 - Bitcoin Risks & Opportunities
1:05:20 - Bitcoin & Global Finance
1:08:05 - Financial Surveillance
1:13:35 - Politics & Finance
1:19:05 - Power Struggles in Finance
1:24:35 - Bitcoin vs. Gold
1:27:20 - Bitcoin Philosophy
1:38:20 - Future of Bitcoin Transactions
1:41:05 - Government Response to Bitcoin
1:43:50 - Bitcoin Tech Advances
1:52:05 - Lessons from Bitcoin Cycles
1:57:35 - Bitcoin & Financial Crises
2:00:20 - Wall Street vs. Bitcoin
2:03:05 - Institutional Manipulation
2:05:50 - Bitcoin’s Narrative Shift
2:08:35 - Financial Independence
2:11:20 - Final Thoughts
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In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin
07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings
11:03 - Today’s Good Investor
12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin
15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin
17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral
18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin
24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin
29:05 - Are Cycles Over?
32:11 - Spending vs. Selling
39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin
52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission
56:15 - British Hodl’s Role
1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl
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In this episode, Cedric sits down with wealth management expert Andy Edstrom to discuss Bitcoin’s market cycles, the challenges of holding during bull runs, and the evolving dynamics of property rights in a decentralized world.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - Andy’s Background
03:59 - Reflections on Past Episodes
04:59 - LA Fires and Resilience
09:29 - Private vs. Public Solutions
14:29 - Emotional Impact of Disasters
18:29 - Property Rights and Bitcoin
22:29 - Ownership Durability Explained
25:29 - Bitcoin Market Cycles
29:29 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Potential
32:59 - Holding Bitcoin Through Bear Markets
36:29 - Selling vs. Borrowing Bitcoin
42:29 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin as Investments
46:29 - Bitcoin Price Manipulation
53:29 - Transparency in Bitcoin vs. Stocks
58:29 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin
1:03:29 - ETFs and Wealth Managers’ Role
1:09:29 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Future
01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability
01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future.
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction
03:30 - College and Career Path
05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff”
07:07 - Market Architecture
09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy
12:41 - Risk Management Insights
14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview
17:17 - Equity Market Design
19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics
23:45 - Valuation Challenges
25:20 - Indexing Impacts
27:48 - Metrics Traders Use
32:51 - Volatility and Options
39:14 - Trading Strategies
45:11 - Tax Implications
48:47 - Future of Collateral
53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves
57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics
01:01:50 - Financial Innovations
01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon
01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability
01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies.
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––– Socials –––
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:34 – Cedric’s introduction
03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately
07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office
12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
14:59 – Omega candle
17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles
23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin
30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin
34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking
41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity
45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant
53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era
58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine
1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes
1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin
1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position
1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins?
1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution
1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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In this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
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The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
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––– Socials –––
Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
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––– Chapters –––
00:00 – Intro
01:23 – Leon’s Story
05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin
08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate
11:23 – Redefining Wealth
14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate
18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value
20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value
21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System
23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral
25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate
27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land
34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings
37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency
41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money
44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard
49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base
50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained
53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral
59:56 – Volatility as a Feature
1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin
1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges
1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices
1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising
1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy
1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate?
1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility
1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison
1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles
1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin
1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy
1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
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