Episodes
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Ben Justman is a winemaker, entrepreneur, and Bitcoiner in Western, CO. His Winery, Peony Lane is a Natural Winery in North America's Highest Elevation wine region specializing in Pinot Noir. Peony Lane has been a Bitcoin business since 2021.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background11:23 - Discovering Bitcoin and a Shift in Worldview28:36 - Boomers vs. Millennials: Different Perspectives on Bitcoin35:33 - Spreading the Message of Bitcoin Through Personal Success46:31 - Bitcoin as a Solution to the Root Problem of Fiat Money55:15 - Accepting Bitcoin as Payment in a Bitcoin Business01:05:22 - Bitcoin as a Store of Energy and Rational Choice for Value Preservation
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Daz Bea is an electrical engineer by trade who spends his time thinking at the intersection of Bitcoin and his expertise on energy and energy grids. He is also the co-founder of “Looking Glass Education”, one of the best educational hubs for all things Bitcoin & finance, and he is the author of the book "B is for Bitcoin", The Essential Guide to All Things Bitcoin.
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→ “B is for Bitcoin”: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
09:14 - Understanding Fair Value and Investing
34:57 - The Potential Gains of Bitcoin
45:57 - The Forced Trust in Fiat Currency
54:47 - Bitcoin's Creation and Verification
01:02:29 - Monetizing Excess Energy with Bitcoin
01:19:04 - Bitcoin's Legitimacy and the Distraction of Other Scams
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Andy Thompson is the founder of Bitcoin Talent Co., the leading provider of recruiting products and services for the Bitcoin industry. With more than a decade of experience recruiting for some of the biggest names in tech, he is now focusing all of his time and effort to growing the Bitcoin ecosystem, one hire at a time. As someone who would love to continue his career at a Bitcoin company, I was super excited to talk to him! I hope you enjoy this episode.
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→ Bitcoin Talent Co website: https://www.bitcointalent.co
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:23 - Educating Millennials About Bitcoin05:05 - The Influence of Upbringing and Personal Experiences11:57 - The Catalyst for Embracing Bitcoin22:32 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Life23:28 - Bitcoin: More Than Just a Technology25:04 - Bitcoin as a Philosophy26:14 - Bitcoin as a Protocol27:24 - Decades of Technological Advancement31:06 - Bitcoin: The Best Money36:31 - The Growing Job Market in the Bitcoin Industry39:46 - Bitcoin Revolutionizing Industries42:51 - Transitioning Careers to Bitcoin44:29 - The Future of Bitcoin47:46 - Family: A Core Belief
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Fred Krueger is a Bitcoin Investor, professional trader and entrepreneur with 10 successful exits. He holds a Math PhD. from Stanford and is a Wall Street Veteran, working there in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fred shares his opinions on Bitcoin on his popular X and recently created YouTube channel, and never shies away of a discussion with other investors. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Fred’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkrueger
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background03:01 - Challenges of Educating Generational Peers08:11 - The Power of Self-Custody and Global Transactions12:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Revolutionize Money29:28 - Bitcoin's Growth and the Power Law31:47 - Exponential Growth and Volatility of Bitcoin38:20 - High Volatility and Growth for the Next Decade48:48 - Wall Street's Recognition of Bitcoin53:07 - The Misunderstanding of Bitcoin in the Financial Industry56:19 - BlackRock's Investment in Bitcoin57:39 - Long-Term Vision and Outlook59:22 - Transition from Trading to Long-Term Investing01:02:20 - Getting Hands-On in the Bitcoin Ecosystem01:04:26 - Forming Strong Convictions through Research01:09:21 - Balancing Asset Allocation and Risk01:12:14 - Frugality and Value Assessment01:13:00 - Thinking in Bitcoin and Using Bitcoin Wallets01:18:03 - The Transparent and Mathematical Nature of Bitcoin
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David Branscum is the Chief Technology Officer at VEYA Energy, a company specializing in transforming methane into behind-the-meter high-performance computing power to mine Bitcoin. He believes that with almost any problem in energy, "Bitcoin fixes this". With experience in immersion and hydro cooling, advances in chip technology, and heat recapture and reuse innovations, David knows we are just scratching the surface of what Bitcoin can do to make a better future. Enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Millennials01:01 - Bitcoin Atlantis Conference Experience04:16 - David's Career Transition05:53 - David's Generation and Educating Peers07:23 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin10:10 - Bitcoin as Energy Money16:36 - Bitcoin's Impact on Decision Making23:35 - Bitcoin's Role in Fixing the Money System26:26 - Bitcoin as Digital Energy30:01 - The Failure of Fiat Currency31:21 - The Importance of Time Preference31:57 - The Value of Bitcoin36:04 - Monetizing in Satoshis37:33 - Reevaluating Real Estate38:28 - The Fiat Standard41:24 - The Fallacy of Inflation48:26 - The Journey vs. the Destination52:04 - Bitcoin's Simplicity and Depth58:32 - Living for Others
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Jesse Berger is the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin, which he self-published in 2020. He previously spent over a decade working with large financial institutions in Canada as a banker, investment advisor, and market research consultant, where he observed first-hand the perils of central banking and fiat currency. Today, he is an independent consultant based in Toronto focused on Bitcoin adoption and education.
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→ Jesse’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Internet-Money-About-Bitcoin/dp/1777128404
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:57 - Questioning the Fiat Money System02:55 - Exploring the Rabbit Hole of Money05:22 - Working in Traditional Finance07:00 - Realizing the Flaws in the Financial System08:08 - Transitioning to Bitcoin08:58 - Missed Opportunity in 201010:57 - Rediscovering Bitcoin in 201713:11 - Understanding the Benefits of Bitcoin15:35 - Challenges in Recognizing the Flaws of Fiat Money20:45 - Overcoming Trust and Self-Doubt24:49 - Inspiration to Write a Book30:13 - Explaining the Concept of Money35:16 - Creating a Mindset Shift44:20 - The Need for Transparent and Fair Money45:20 - Following Rules Instead of Rulers46:42 - Bitcoin's Gravity and Attracting Value48:36 - Challenges in Explaining Bitcoin in Plain Language50:21 - The Misconception of Bitcoin's Complexity56:26 - The Importance of Time in Bitcoin59:31 - The Future with Bitcoin01:04:29 - The Core Belief of Personal Empowerment
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Julian Liniger is the CEO and co-founder of the Swiss Bitcoin-only platform Relai. After a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Business Administration, he worked in Banking and Management Consulting. Julian co-founded several companies, including Switzerland’s leading Blockchain training course for the financial industry. As Relai is one of the biggest European on-ramps to Bitcoin, I am excited to talk with him today and talk about the future of Bitcoin in Europe.
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→ Relai’s website: https://relai.app
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background02:54 - Explaining Bitcoin to Millennials10:59 - The Future of Bitcoin and Generational Shifts23:05 - Initial Doubts and Belief in Bitcoin28:53 - The Importance of Verifying Bitcoin32:45 - The Challenge of Trusting Institutions35:08 - The Slow Adoption of New Paradigms39:46 - Misunderstanding about Bitcoin: Energy Consumption46:17 - The Future of Bitcoin in Europe49:54 - Starting a Company in the Bitcoin Space53:03 - Adoption and Trends in Europe56:19 - The Impact of Regulation on the Bitcoin Industry01:01:52 - Advice for Millennials Exploring Bitcoin01:04:07 - Core Belief: Human Beings as Problem Solvers
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Eric V Stacks is back for another appearance! After a wonderful first conversation (Ep. 023), and meeting in real life in Madeira, we recorded another conversation where we explored: the Bitcoin Atlantis conference, banning by governments, how Bitcoin improves our lives, what to do when the price drops, the discovery of incorruptibility in Bitcoin, being cheerful and constructive in spreading Bitcoin awareness, how broken money leads to perverse incentives in food and pharma, and more!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and the Power of Bitcoin Community05:57 - The Energy and Impact of Bitcoin Conferences09:46 - Will Bitcoin be Banned or Confiscated by Governments?23:58 - The Fragility of the Fiat System and the Potential Threat to Bitcoin28:02 - The Inevitable Rise of Bitcoin and the Role of Financial Institutions33:09 - Larry Fink and his Business Strategy35:09 - Bitcoin Solving Inherent Human Corruptibility39:06 - The Value of Following the Rules in Bitcoin42:08 - Celebrating Bitcoin Price Drops46:20 - Staying Stuck in Clown World47:00 - Being Cheerful and Constructive in Spreading Bitcoin Awareness51:43 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Everyone58:34 - Regulating Bitcoin and the Lessons from the Cannabis Industry01:07:19 - The Excitement and Optimism of Being a Bitcoin Maximalist01:10:17 - Trading Shitcoins vs. HODLing Bitcoin01:13:49 - The Nihilistic World vs. the Optimistic World01:17:43 - The Flawed Value Proposition of Shitcoins01:27:39 - Flawed Premise and Navigating SEC Rules01:29:18 - Broken Incentives in Food and Medicine01:50:47 - Synergy Between Bitcoin and Cannabis
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Dennis Porter is the co-founder and CEO of Satoshi Action Fund. A non-profit educational organization dedicated to informing policymakers and regulators about Bitcoin Mining, education, investment, and innovation in the United States. He has already gotten two bills into law, orange-pilled a few states, and is on his way to many more. Dennis is a true Bitcoin advocate and political strategist who is highly dedicated to protecting and defending Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin industry in the United States. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Learn about Satoshi Action Fund: https://www.satoshiaction.io
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background02:10 - Discovering Bitcoin and Journey of Understanding09:05 - Using State Laws to Protect Bitcoin Rights11:46 - Lessons from the Cannabis Industry13:22 - Unlearning Misconceptions about Money and Energy22:48 - Dedicating Life to Bitcoin Advocacy28:18 - Educating Lawmakers and Regulators33:37 - Essential Policy Changes and Customization35:36 - Evolution of Bitcoin Regulation in the US37:39 - The Importance of Curtailment Data and Grid Balancing39:17 - Bitcoin Miners' Role in Emergency Grid Situations40:45 - Bitcoin Miners Balancing the Grid in Texas42:27 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Consumption43:26 - Bitcoin Mining and Methane Emissions45:38 - Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy47:31 - The Need for Energy Abundance and Nuclear Power57:36 - Making the United States the Best Place for Bitcoiners01:00:50 - Measuring Success and Fundraising for Satoshi Action01:06:54 - Core Belief: Money that Doesn't Allow Discrimination
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Lawrence (Larry) Lepard is a career investment manager who focuses on sound money and manages funds related to gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He is known for sharing his views on the state of the global financial system, inflation, and the need for sound investments to protect against currency debasement. His ideas and explanations around these topics have helped me immensely in my learning journey about finance, so I am grateful to record this episode with him. I hope you enjoy it!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Gratitude01:14 - Bitcoin Atlantis and Takeaways04:11 - Inflation as a Silent Form of Theft06:09 - The Impact of Unsound Money on Society07:37 - The Growing Awareness of Unsound Money09:16 - The Flaw in the Keynesian Model12:38 - The Debt Crisis and the Inevitable Blowup14:04 - The Concept of Inflation and Value15:37 - The Fallacy of Influencing Human Behavior21:54 - The Severe Debt Crisis and the Need for Sound Money25:24 - The Historical Perspective of Sound Money27:19 - The Absurdity of Rising Prices and the Need for Efficiency29:18 - The Role of Government in a Sound Money System31:43 - The Potential Benefits of Sound Money32:37 - Understanding Sound Money34:03 - The Role of Government and Taxes35:05 - Inflation as a Hidden Tax36:21 - The Growing Wealth Disparity37:08 - The Importance of Adding Value39:11 - Bitcoin as a Solution43:21 - Defining Wealth and Its Importance45:30 - The Personal Journey to Understanding Bitcoin48:10 - Bitcoin as a Test of Humility54:22 - The Experiment of Bitcoin59:47 - Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility01:03:27 - Allocating Investments in Bitcoin01:04:30 - Bitcoin as an Invention and Digital Scarcity01:07:13 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold01:09:09 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Monetary Debasement01:12:00 - The Asymmetric Bet of Bitcoin01:14:10 - The Risk of Losing Faith in Bitcoin01:16:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Replace Fiat Currencies01:19:59 - The Importance of Buying Bitcoin01:23:05 - The Invention of Digital Scarcity01:26:31 - The Timeline for Bitcoin's Adoption01:30:01 - The Inevitability of Hyperinflation01:32:02 - Core Belief in Optimism and the Goodness of Humanity
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Lisa Hough is VP of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. Her extensive knowledge of Bitcoin mining and leadership qualities have earned her the respect of fellow professionals in the field, and she was recently acknowledged as a leader in Bitcoin by FORBES. With a background as a Commodities Trader, Lisa brings a unique perspective and expertise that drives the convergence of Energy and Bitcoin. She is, finally, the first female Bitcoiner on this show! I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:00 - Understanding Bitcoin Across Generations03:13 - The Perspective of an Almost 90-Year-Old Woman05:25 - The Need for Change and Pain as a Catalyst06:19 - The Influence of Personal Experiences on Understanding Money and Risk09:59 - The Impact of Education and Challenging Conventional Wisdom12:53 - The Aha Moment and Influential Figures15:33 - The Journey Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole16:30 - Overcoming Initial Resistance to Bitcoin18:46 - Thinking for Yourself and Taking Responsibility20:21 - The Value of Learning and Curiosity22:41 - The Challenge of Deferring Responsibility24:36 - Encouraging Independent Thinking in Children26:19 - The Importance of Purpose and Community in Bitcoin29:49 - The Entertaining and Educational Nature of Bitcoin33:13 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Personal Life36:20 - The Value Alignment and Purpose in the Bitcoin Community40:37 - The Educational and Innovation Potential of Bitcoin in the Energy Sector43:32 - The Significance of Bitcoin in Energy Production and National Security44:17 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Energy Companies45:01 - Optimizing Business Models with Bitcoin46:22 - The Simplicity of Bitcoin's Benefits47:20 - Changing Perceptions of Bitcoin in the Energy Community48:46 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Monetizing Energy50:40 - The Role of Energy Companies in Bitcoin Mining51:00 - Bitcoin's Potential for Energy Companies' ROI52:49 - Bitcoin's Impact on Energy Infrastructure54:31 - Bitcoin Mining and Flared Gas Reduction56:22 - The Operational Efficiency of Continuous Energy Use59:53 - The Role of Regulation and Policy in Bitcoin Adoption01:00:06 - Texas' Support for Bitcoin and Energy Innovation01:02:46 - Bitcoin as a Competitive Factor for States01:04:08 - Global Game Theory and Bitcoin Adoption01:11:29 - Excitement for Bitcoin's Future01:15:13 - The Core Belief of Serving Others
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ℹ️ Apologies for my bad sound. I made a rookie mic mistake. It's fixed about 50m in, but Bob's sound is perfect and he is a joy to listen to :) hope you enjoy it!
Bob Burnett has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is currently the Founding CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company that develops Bitcoin mining sites. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering, has 8 patents, and over 35 years of experience in the technology industry. He also founded and manages the Barefoot Bitcoin Fund, serves on the board of directors for Ocean Mining, and is on the board of advisors for the Satoshi Action Fund. As an evangelist and educator on Bitcoin, Bob is sure about its importance for the world’s future. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Barefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Bob's Journey in Understanding Bitcoin03:13 - Challenges with Traditional Financial Advisors05:03 - Discovering Austrian Economics06:35 - The Importance of Letting the Economy Be09:06 - Transitioning from Ethereum to Bitcoin10:24 - Protecting the Value of Work13:19 - The Excitement and World-Changing Implications of Bitcoin16:04 - Questioning Traditional Assets19:08 - Challenging Personal Beliefs21:28 - The Resonance of Bitcoin with Austrian Principles23:23 - The Difficulty of Letting Go of Previous Investments25:15 - The Ethos of Bitcoin28:21 - The Connection and Unity Among Bitcoiners30:02 - Bitcoin as the Second Most Important Thing in Life32:16 - The Dangers of Going Public36:31 - The Citizenship of Bitcoin38:47 - The Unique Community and Ethos of Bitcoin40:05 - The Mutually Beneficial Game of Bitcoin42:02 - The Base Layer of Agreements in Bitcoin42:47 - The Resilience and Trust in Bitcoin43:20 - The Importance of Discussion and Collaboration in Bitcoin44:44 - Bitcoin-Friendly Legislation and the Tension Between States and the Federal Government49:31 - The Challenges of Legislation and Regulation in Bitcoin Mining55:09 - The Environmental Concerns and Energy Usage in Bitcoin Mining58:50 - The Triffin Dilemma and the Decline of the US Dollar01:13:36 - The Impact of the Broken Monetary System on Daily Life01:27:38 - The Life-Changing Impact of Bitcoin and the Broken Money System
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I am delighted to welcome Jeff Booth back for another recording! Jeff Booth is an entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader who has navigated the intersections of technology and economics for decades. He already shared some great insights in episode 10, and today we dive into a thought-provoking piece of his, called 'The Greatest Game’. A compelling narrative that challenged my perceptions of economic systems, the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, and the transformative power of technology.
→ ‘The Greatest Game’ article: https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/the-greatest-game-b787ac3242b2
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→ Jeff’s website: https://jeffbooth.ca
→ Jeff’s book ‘The Price of Tomorrow’: https://www.amazon.nl/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/19992574
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:45 - Bitcoin as a New Model in the Financial World05:24 - The Personal Journey and Paradigm Shift13:56 - Creative Destruction and Bitcoin's Role16:23 - Bitcoin as a Protocol18:11 - Entrepreneurs and Bitcoin Adoption21:36 - Bitcoin as a New Paradigm26:34 - The Necessity of Failure and Bitcoin's Role35:19 - Technological Advancement and Inflationary Monetary39:42 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Deflationary Technological Progress42:42 - The Power of Technology and Communication43:17 - The Importance of Individual Belief Systems45:05 - Taking Personal Responsibility for Change47:47 - Inspiring Change Through Positive Influence49:45 - The Transition to a New System51:07 - The Impact of Digital Scarcity on Economics52:30 - Abundance and Scarcity in the Current System55:06 - The Centralization of Power and Money56:46 - The Role of Individuals within Large Organizations59:02 - The Journey Towards Bitcoin Adoption59:57 - The Potential of Bitcoin as a Global Reserve Currency01:03:47 - Overcoming Misconceptions and Resistance01:06:01 - The Journey Towards a New System
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Zach Herbert is Co-founder and CEO of Foundation Devices, a company building Bitcoin-centric and open-source tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty. We discuss the significance of Bitcoin and the crucial role of self-custody, the concepts of sovereignty and freedom, how Bitcoin is infiltrating Wall Street, why Bitcoin particularly strikes a chord with millennials, given our technological upbringing and disillusionment with the traditional financial systems, and share the enjoyment of observing Bitcoin's unfolding journey.
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→ Foundation website: https://foundationdevices.com
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:04 - Discovering Bitcoin and Initial Misunderstandings04:21 - Understanding Sovereignty and Freedom07:47 - Challenges of Self-Custody and Education09:43 - The Rise of Bitcoin ETFs13:00 - Educating People about Self-Custody16:00 - The Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin Adoption17:27 - Understanding Bitcoin from Technical to Philosophical20:16 - Bitcoin's Resonance with Millennials23:46 - Institutional Adoption and Self-Custody27:37 - Bitcoin as a Response to Mistrust and Resentment30:56 - The Entertainment and Pleasure of Bitcoin's Journey38:29 - The Low Time Preference and Volatility of Bitcoin41:18 - The Difficulty of Getting Millennials into Bitcoin43:11 - The Personal Journey of Understanding Bitcoin45:08 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Financial Challenges46:02 - The Journey of Orange Pilling Others48:35 - Building a Bitcoin Hardware Company53:26 - Creating an Apple-like Ecosystem for Bitcoin57:31 - The Vision for Foundation Devices59:24 - Expanding Value-Add Services in the Foundation Ecosystem01:06:57 - The Softwar Thesis and Bitcoin's Role in Cyberspace01:11:19 - Debunking the Misconception about Self-Custody01:13:30 - Core Beliefs: Freedom and Striving for Excellence
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Erik Cason is a prominent figure in the world of Bitcoin and a leading voice in the cypherpunk movement, known for his thought-provoking essays on the philosophical aspects of Bitcoin and digital sovereignty. His book, "Cryptosovereignty: The Encrypted Political Philosophy of Bitcoin," encapsulates his transformation from socialism to anarchism and underscores his advocacy for an independent monetary system, emphasizing the transformative potential of cryptography in the realm of Bitcoin.
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→ Erik’s book “Cryptosovereignty”: https://www.amazon.com/Cryptosovereignty-Encrypted-Political-Philosophy-Bitcoin/dp/B0CFCW6JJR
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:12 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System03:59 - Bitcoin as a Solution06:05 - Understanding the Global Monetary System09:28 - From Socialism to Anarchism12:59 - The Importance of Thinking for Yourself15:51 - Reaching People Who Understand the Problem17:19 - The Need for Organized Action19:38 - The Influence of Fiat Money23:38 - The Challenge of Confronting Dark Truths26:27 - The Power of Independent Thinking30:17 - The Fiat Money System and Cognitive Dissonance34:26 - The Impact of Fiat Money on Food Systems38:32 - The Struggle for Truth and Accountability43:13 - Bitcoin's Contribution to Truth and Accountability45:29 - The Ethical Nature of Bitcoin46:10 - Questioning the Current Monetary System47:09 - Democratic Accountability in Money Creation48:04 - The Need for Democratic Control of Money49:21 - The Exploitation of Millennials50:22 - Using Bitcoin to Fight Back51:42 - Defaulting on Debt and Starting Anew53:38 - Realizing the Constructed Nature of the System54:35 - Moving to a New System57:29 - The Radical Encounter with Truth01:00:06 - Rescuing Ourselves from Nihilism01:05:50 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Transformation01:08:16 - Bitcoin's Relation to Theological Aspects01:10:26 - All Roads Lead to Bitcoin01:13:33 - Defining Anarchy01:14:21 - The Importance of Truth
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Aleksandar is an Author and Entrepreneur who ran numerous ventures in the past 15 years. He wrote and published the best-selling book “UnCommunist Manifesto” with Mark Moss and is now working on a next book called “The Bushido of Bitcoin”. He founded “The Bitcoin Times” in 2018, a limited once-a-year-published magazine covering Bitcoin’s current affairs. Aleksandar is currently building open-source AI tools, focusing on the "Spirit of Satoshi" - the world’s first Bitcoin-centric Language model. We covered various topics including the significance of abundant energy, human ingenuity in Bitcoin and energy solutions, capitalism's natural process, the role of meritocracy in an ideal society, and Aleksandar’s optimistic view of Bitcoin's future. The core idea we explore is how beauty, as the antithesis of communism, represents the pursuit of excellence and the highest virtues. I hope you enjoy this episode.
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→ Aleksandar’s website: https://svetski.info
→ Spirit of Satoshi: https://www.spiritofsatoshi.ai
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:22 - The Loss of Excellence in Modern Society03:23 - Discovering Bitcoin07:18 - Writing 'The Uncommunist Manifesto'10:50 - The Concept of Dynamic Inequality16:13 - The Importance of Individual Autonomy22:08 - Bitcoin as Energy Money28:29 - Establishing Virtues for a Bitcoin-Enabled Society34:13 - The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Energy37:16 - The Energy Edition of The Bitcoin Times40:05 - Bitcoin Times Essays41:09 - The Importance of Abundance of Energy42:25 - The Apathetic Victim Mindset43:32 - Human Ingenuity and Bitcoin46:01 - Capitalism as a Natural Process47:48 - Ideal Society and Meritocracy51:07 - The Future of Bitcoin54:21 - Core Belief: Beauty is the Opposite of Communism
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Daniel Batten is a ClimateTech Investor, author, and business educator from New Zealand. He has a passion for sustainable development and entrepreneurship and spent 10 years training tech CEOs. His interest in ClimateTech led him to a startling discovery on the potential of Bitcoin as a tool to combat climate change, counteracting mainstream belief and cementing his place as a visionary in the field. His book, "How to change the world with one pitch”, contains a blueprint that he now uses to effectively orange-pill people on Bitcoin. We talked about the challenging process of questioning one's beliefs and the ego's role in intellectual honesty. This episode is not just about Bitcoin; it's about how we approach change, both personally and globally. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Daniel’s articles: https://batcoinz.com/
→ Daniel’s book: https://www.amazon.com/How-change-world-one-pitch/dp/0473392135
→ Daniel’s investment firm: https://www.ch4capital.com/
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:20 - The Importance of Meditation and Knowledge03:02 - The Personal Journey with Bitcoin05:19 - The Role of Meditation in Understanding Bitcoin08:21 - Challenging Beliefs and Ego in Bitcoin09:45 - The Importance of Asking Questions11:03 - The Empty Ego12:20 - The Clash of Old and New World16:13 - Pitching and Investor Mindset17:28 - The Flaws in Pitch Decks18:47 - The Problem with Misleading Data20:47 - The Importance of Intellectual Honesty21:13 - The Need for Transparency22:00 - The Challenge of Challenging Beliefs24:53 - The Realization of False Beliefs26:14 - The Power of Bitcoin to Challenge the Status Quo27:32 - The Clash of Old and New World in Bitcoin28:01 - The Struggle of Challenging Beliefs29:45 - The Importance of Intellectual Honesty in Bitcoin32:19 - The Battle of Monopolies and Bitcoin's Relentlessness35:11 - The Personal Journey of Understanding Bitcoin36:14 - The Challenge of Letting Go of False Beliefs44:50 - The Frustration of Misleading Claims45:37 - The Long-Term Reward of Challenging Beliefs46:52 - The Importance of Positive Engagement47:51 - The Significance of Intellectual Honesty48:44 - The Potential of Renewable Investments and Bitcoin Mining52:01 - The Innovation and Sustainability of Bitcoin Mining53:37 - The Transparency and Accountability of Bitcoin54:03 - The Power Projection and Hash Wars in Bitcoin57:37 - The Innovation and Harvesting of Energy58:02 - Introduction to the Book: How to Change the World with One Pitch01:00:15 - The Four-Step System for Orange Pilling01:00:53 - The Effectiveness of the Four-Step System01:01:56 - The Challenge of Overcoming Ego01:02:59 - The Importance of Genuine Intentions01:04:47 - The Power of Positive Influence01:08:10 - The Altruistic Nature of Bitcoin Advocacy01:11:06 - The Long-Term Reward of Positive Engagement01:18:07 - The Importance of Positive Engagement01:18:27 - Conclusion
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Eric V Stacks is a cannabis farmer in Northern California who once owned and operated of one the first Licensed cannabis farms in that state. He is an avid Bitcoiner and believes that Bitcoin has changed the fabric of our reality. We discuss the metaphysical nature of Bitcoin and how it has the potential to change our reality. Eric shares his journey from growing cannabis to discovering Bitcoin and the transformative effects it has had on his life. We explore the parallels between cannabis and Bitcoin, including the alignment of values and the ability to transcend the limitations of the current financial system. Eric also discusses the importance of expanding the conversation around Bitcoin and the potential for a collective shift in consciousness. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background03:02 - The Metaphysical Nature of Bitcoin07:18 - Introduction to Bitcoin as a Cannabis Farmer12:08 - Transition from Cannabis to Bitcoin19:21 - Alignment of Cannabis and Bitcoin26:01 - The Power of Energy and Projection28:05 - The Collective Reality of Bitcoin30:31 - The Power of Mass Adoption36:05 - Transmuting Trauma with Bitcoin39:04 - The New Reality and Mutual Benefit40:19 - First Principles and Bitcoin41:14 - Understanding Deflationary Forces42:11 - Forces Working Against Cannabis Producers44:02 - Incentives for Adopting a Bitcoin Standard45:24 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Risk Mitigation46:21 - The Path to Bitcoin Adoption47:44 - The Relationship Between Risk and Debasement48:14 - The Freedom of a Bitcoin Standard49:09 - Selling Everything for Bitcoin50:08 - The Thermodynamic Soundness of Bitcoin51:23 - The Physicality of Bitcoin52:16 - The Mental Freedom of Bitcoin53:08 - Wealth and Happiness54:42 - The Importance of Staying Humble and Solvent58:22 - The Purpose of Life and Bitcoin01:01:00 - The Fundamental Dynamics of Bitcoin01:04:10 - The Transmutation of Energy with Bitcoin01:06:18 - Eternal Beings and the Journey of Life
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Samson Mow is the CEO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on accelerating hyperbitcoinization. He is best known for his work with El Salvador’s Bitcoin initiatives, and his efforts in nation-state Bitcoin adoption worldwide. As one of the top executives in the Bitcoin ecosystem, his expertise spans from running one of the largest exchanges and mining pools when he was the COO of BTCC, to guiding the development and deployment of Bitcoin infrastructure as the CSO of Blockstream. In the past weeks, he has also been talking about “the Bitcoin Omega candle” and how Bitcoin will get to $1 Million dollars. I wanted to get his thoughts on that to of course! I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:22 - Discovering Bitcoin and Initial Misunderstandings03:28 - The Importance of Bitcoin as a Concept05:02 - Challenges in Recognizing the Flaws in the Current Financial System06:49 - The Comfort of Staying in the Matrix08:14 - The Realization of Personal Responsibility in Bitcoin09:26 - The Difficulty of Self-Custody and the Role of Custodians10:35 - The Need for Personal Action and Engagement in Governance11:24 - The Mission of JAN3 and Bitcoin Adoption by Nation-States13:40 - Engaging with Governments and the Separation of Money and State18:05 - The Aqua Wallet and Providing Utility for Bitcoin Users20:32 - The Potential Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and Nation-State Adoption35:37 - The Bitcoin Omega Candle and the Outlook for 202436:28 - The Role of ETF Ad Campaigns in Bitcoin Adoption39:05 - Nation-State Adoption and the Scarcity of Bitcoin42:53 - The Halving and its Impact on Bitcoin43:07 - Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin Price44:24 - The Veblen Effect46:31 - The 118 Multiplier50:20 - Max Pain Theory52:43 - Factors Legitimizing Bitcoin Price53:05 - Renewed Quantitative Easing (QE)57:44 - Core Beliefs
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Rajat Soni is a Certified Financial Advisor with 10 years of finance industry experience, dealing with hundreds of clients on a personal level. As a personal finance educator and content creator, he simplifies complicated concepts with weekly insights on personal finance, investing, stocks, and Bitcoin with his audience of 200,000 followers across Instagram, X, Substack, and Linkedin. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
02:01 - Discovering Bitcoin03:03 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System07:52 - How the Financial System Profits from the Illiterate09:23 - The Pizza Analogy: Decreasing Value of Money12:14 - The Difference Between Price and Value13:33 - The Rising Cost of Living16:12 - Real Estate and Stocks as Wealth-Building Options18:11 - The Mental Space and Time Preference of Bitcoin20:28 - The Exploitative Nature of Real Estate23:44 - The Difficulty of Grasping the Broken System29:32 - The Internet's Role in Exposing Financial Issues32:32 - The Challenge of Changing Beliefs36:12 - The Brokenness of the Financial System37:27 - Understanding the Current Financial System39:19 - Bitcoin as an Alternative System43:03 - Getting Started with Bitcoin46:24 - Understanding Bitcoin vs. Traditional Investments50:29 - Aligning Incentives and Building on Bitcoin53:48 - The Importance of Educating Financial Advisors on Bitcoin59:35 - Volatility vs. Risk in Bitcoin01:16:05 - The Importance of Following the Rules of Bitcoin01:17:39 - The Current System is Based on Debt01:19:31 - The Value of Fiat Money and Building True Value
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