Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Bitcoin with Joe Burnett from Unchained. From his journey during the 2017 bull market to helping secure billions in Bitcoin today, Joe offers insights on why Bitcoin stands out as "the least uncertain form of money" and how multi-signature security is changing the game for Bitcoin holders.In this episode, we dive into:Why Bitcoin's fixed monetary policy creates certainty in an uncertain worldHow Unchained secures $10 billion worth of Bitcoin through multi-signature technologyThe concept of "Bitcoin as a hurdle rate" that's changing investment thinkingWhy quantum computing concerns are being addressed by Bitcoin developersPlus: The fundamental difference between owning actual Bitcoin versus IOUs from exchangesKey timestamps:00:00:55 - Joe's reaction to Bitcoin hitting 100K versus previous milestones00:03:21 - Defining Bitcoin maximalism and money's core purpose00:05:46 - Why Bitcoin has the least future uncertainty of any money00:08:23 - The dollar's role today and Bitcoin's future as everyday money00:12:48 - Joe's Bitcoin origin story and early misconceptions00:17:13 - How the bear market helped Joe discover Bitcoin's true value00:20:12 - Unchained's custody product and how it protects $10 billion in Bitcoin00:22:39 - How multi-signature security works and eliminates single points of failure00:27:11 - The range of Bitcoin products Unchained offers beyond basic custody00:30:38 - Bitcoin as a hurdle rate: A new way to think about investments00:33:53 - Quantum computing and Bitcoin's adaptability to future threats00:37:23 - Final thoughts: Getting started with Bitcoin and maintaining a long-term horizonWhether you're new to Bitcoin or a seasoned HODLer, this episode offers valuable perspectives on Bitcoin as the superior form of money, practical security considerations, and forward-thinking concepts that may shape how we view investments in the coming years.

Dive deep into the evolving world of Bitcoin DeFi with Bart from P-Stake as he reveals how the traditional "HODL-only" mentality is transforming. Discover how institutions are now seeking yield on their Bitcoin through liquid staking tokens and why the BTCFi ecosystem is becoming more collaborative than ever.

In this episode, we explore:

• P-Stake's pivot from multiple chains to focus exclusively on Bitcoin LSTs
• How institutions with over $30M in Bitcoin are seeking yield while minimizing risk
• The surprising difference between retail and institutional approaches to Bitcoin
• Why the BTCFi ecosystem is rapidly growing more collaborative and interconnected
• The technical and relationship challenges of onboarding traditional institutions

Key timestamps:00:01:27 - Bart's crypto journey and when he first discovered Bitcoin00:02:35 - Transition from DJI drone company to full-time crypto in 202100:04:47 - Reflections on the 2022 crypto crash and FTX collapse00:07:50 - How the Bitcoin ecosystem has recently "blown up" with BTCFi00:10:39 - P-Stake's evolution into a Bitcoin liquid staking token platform00:13:04 - Explaining YBTC and how it works with Babylon staking00:14:15 - Bitcoin community's mixed reaction to LSTs and staking00:16:51 - Why institutions have greater appetite for Bitcoin yield00:18:05 - P-Stake's focus on custom institutional solutions over retail00:22:31 - How Bitcoin LSTs improve yield for risk-averse institutions00:25:29 - P-Stake's $30M+ in institutional Bitcoin (pre-market correction)00:27:14 - Technical challenges in Bitcoin L2 ecosystem interoperability00:29:55 - Final thoughts on BTCFi's future and Bitcoin's growing utility

Whether you're a Bitcoin purist or interested in exploring new yield opportunities, this conversation offers fascinating insights into how institutions are approaching Bitcoin beyond simple HODLing and how the entire BTCFi ecosystem is rapidly evolving.

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Join us with Nico from Digital Mining Solutions as we explore the fascinating world of Bitcoin mining from both retail and institutional perspectives. Learn how Nico transitioned from Bitcoin investor to mining entrepreneur, and discover the economics behind Bitcoin's secured network.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How Nico liquidated Bitcoin to buy a house (and the pain of selling)
• The journey from trading altcoins to building a mining business
• The surprising growth of mining despite low margins post-halving
• The economics of mining profitability across market cycles
• Plus: A practical guide for anyone considering their first mining investment

Key timestamps:00:00:56 - Nico's story of liquidating Bitcoin to buy a house00:02:41 - Getting into Bitcoin in 2017 and the difficulty of stacking sats00:03:59 - Discovering Bitcoin mining and the energy connection00:05:15 - Moving to Argentina and starting Digital Mining Solutions00:07:09 - Building a successful mining newsletter with 6,000 subscribers00:09:38 - Current sentiment in Bitcoin mining despite low margins00:11:44 - The evolution of home mining and institutional involvement00:13:38 - How mining works: Data centers, cooling, and infrastructure00:15:44 - Cost analysis: Machine prices, efficiency, and profitability00:18:30 - Why mining is a business even with just one machine00:20:36 - Surviving the bear market squeeze as a miner00:21:56 - Mining pools and monitoring software explained00:24:03 - Balancing Bitcoin maximalism with practical financial reality00:26:02 - Different miners, different strategies: Asset vs. fiat mindset00:27:26 - Three approaches to managing mining proceeds00:29:56 - Final advice: Just get started with mining at a small scale

Whether you're curious about mining or considering your first investment in mining equipment, this episode provides practical insights into the economics, challenges, and opportunities in the Bitcoin mining industry.

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High school math teacher Jason Maier shares his journey from McDonald's Wi-Fi mining attempts to becoming a published Bitcoin author. Discover how his book "A Progressive Case for Bitcoin" is changing minds by meeting people where they are - addressing climate concerns, war funding, and social justice through Bitcoin's unique lens.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why Bitcoin's environmental impact doesn't have to be a conversation-stopper

• How to reach across political divides to share Bitcoin's value proposition

• The surprising response (or lack thereof) to Bitcoin hitting $100K

• Why education might be the most important frontier in Bitcoin's journey to mass adoption

• Plus: The heartwarming story of a barber who started stacking sats - and got a Bitcoin-themed cape from the community!

Key timestamps:

00:00:50 - Jason's McDonald's Wi-Fi mining attempt in 2011

00:02:35 - How math and computer science first attracted Jason to Bitcoin

00:03:40 - The surprising non-reaction to Bitcoin hitting $100K

00:05:57 - Jason's motivation for writing "A Progressive Case for Bitcoin"

00:07:34 - Writing a book while teaching full-time: The 5 AM writing routine

00:08:41 - The Progressive Bitcoiner nonprofit's mission

00:09:45 - Bitcoin's unique community dynamic: People actually help each other!

00:10:47 - Jason's favorite Bitcoin tools: Strike, Cold Card, and ETF exposure

00:14:33 - Thoughts on strategic Bitcoin reserves and institutional adoption

00:16:39 - Why Jason works to bring more people into Bitcoin

00:19:15 - Breaking down "A Progressive Case for Bitcoin" strategy and content

00:22:55 - Addressing the environmental impact concerns head-on

00:25:03 - How Bitcoin mining helps renewable energy development

00:27:48 - Legitimizing Bitcoin: Research, policy, and charity as the next wave

00:30:29 - Breaking Bitcoin's insider circle problem

00:32:57 - Final wisdom: Meet people where they are to teach effectively

Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran or just Bitcoin-curious, this conversation illuminates how effective education depends on understanding your audience - and why Bitcoin's success relies on its champions speaking the language of the communities they wish to reach.

Join us with Seb Bunny, author of "The Hidden Cost of Money," as we explore how broken money creates broken societies - and how Bitcoin offers an unexpected path to healing. From mental health to sustainable innovation, discover how monetary systems shape every aspect of modern life.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why millennials face 40-50x income-to-housing ratios (compared to 4x in the 1970s)

• How technology should make life easier but fiat makes it harder

• The psychological impact of watching your purchasing power evaporate

• Why your S&P 500 investments aren't beating monetary inflation

• Plus: A brilliant strategy for introducing Bitcoin to skeptics (without even mentioning Bitcoin!)

Key timestamps:

00:01:24 - How Bitcoin connects diverse communities and interests

00:02:55 - Seb's journey from Silk Road skeptic to Bitcoin believer

00:04:48 - Why everything is downstream of money

00:06:51 - Could Trump clear $36 trillion debt with Bitcoin?

00:08:52 - How Bitcoin shifts from portfolio focus to life improvement

00:10:52 - The paycheck-to-paycheck reality: 2/3 of Americans struggle

00:12:21 - Housing crisis: From 4x to 8x (or 50x!) income ratios

00:14:53 - The misalignment of technology and monetary policy

00:16:34 - The $100K that lost 66% of its purchasing power

00:18:41 - Why traditional investments just "tread water"

00:20:22 - First steps for Bitcoin beginners: Start simple

00:23:04 - The FTX debacle: 1.1 BTC backing $1.6B in liabilities

00:25:03 - Each generation's wealth-building asset: Bitcoin for millennials

00:26:04 - Why Wallet of Satoshi wins for simplicity

00:28:09 - SatsCard: The gift card everyone wants to steal

00:30:06 - Critical thinking vs. passive consumption

00:32:38 - How financial struggle limits cognitive capacity

00:33:36 - The birth of "The Hidden Cost of Money"

00:36:26 - Introducing Bitcoin without saying "Bitcoin"

00:40:49 - USDT on Lightning: The next game changer

00:42:45 - Final thoughts: Everyone has value to contribute

Whether you're financially thriving or barely surviving, this conversation will transform how you think about money, technology, and your future in ways you never expected.

Robin takes us on a mind-expanding journey from dismissing Bitcoin as a "scam" to recognizing it as the ultimate freedom technology. In this wide-ranging conversation, discover why Bitcoin isn't just about price - it's about breaking the network effect of failing fiat currencies and empowering individuals globally.

In this episode, we explore:

• Robin's weekend "conversion experience" that turned him from skeptic to believer
• Why Bitcoin is transitioning from store of value to medium of exchange faster than expected
• The real power of self-custody and how it changes power dynamics worldwide
• The fascinating paradox of digital scarcity that makes Bitcoin's network effect unbeatable
• Plus: Why lost Bitcoin actually strengthens the network (and why we can always create "Nakamoto" units)

Key timestamps:00:00:57 - Robin's reaction to Bitcoin hitting $100K00:02:51 - Bitcoin maximalism vs. free market maximalism00:04:38 - Bitcoin as daily currency: How Europeans are paying rent with Bitcoin00:06:54 - The three phases of sound money adoption (we're still in phase one!)00:09:58 - Why fiat currencies persist despite being "really shitty"00:11:55 - The 15-year perspective: From zero to nation-state adoption00:13:47 - Robin's journey from dismissing Bitcoin as a "scam" to all-in believer00:17:26 - The weekend that changed everything: From $100 to all-in00:19:20 - What we should focus on beyond price: The freedom technology angle00:22:34 - How Bitcoin creates leverage in hostage situations (yes, really!)00:24:53 - Devil's advocate: Does Bitcoin need regulation?00:28:25 - China's failed attempts to ban Bitcoin: Why resistance is futile00:31:58 - What happens if we lose all Bitcoin? The infinitely divisible solution00:34:40 - Why cloning Bitcoin doesn't work: The miracle of digital scarcity00:39:42 - Bitcoin products: From buying to self-custody to spending00:43:27 - Final thoughts: Stack sats and hold on for the bumpy ride

Whether you're a Bitcoin veteran or just Bitcoin-curious, this episode offers fresh perspectives on why Bitcoin isn't just another investment - it's an inevitable revolution in how humanity stores and transfers value.

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with philosophy professor Brad as we explore Bitcoin from a completely fresh perspective: the veil of ignorance thought experiment.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Why Bitcoin represents true "freedom money" across multiple dimensions
• How Bitcoin found a home for privacy, censorship-resistance, and sovereignty in one currency
• The fascinating philosophical case for why Bitcoin is good for the world - regardless of your politics
• Inside look at the new Bitcoin Research Institute at the University of Wyoming
• Plus: Why Bitcoin doesn't need to "take over everything" to be successful!

Key timestamps:00:00:58 - Brad's Bitcoin journey beginning in 2013-201400:02:13 - The early Bitcoin community: close-knit despite its size00:03:53 - Breaking down "freedom money" and its multiple dimensions00:08:06 - Brad's contributions to the Bitcoin ecosystem00:10:19 - Common misconceptions in academic Bitcoin papers00:12:02 - The Bitcoin Research Institute's mission and incentives00:14:51 - The challenge of funding in Bitcoin's decentralized ecosystem00:18:56 - Brad's Bitcoin research timeline and background00:22:11 - Surprising political diversity in Bitcoin's potential supporters00:24:33 - Why Bitcoin doesn't need to replace all currencies to succeed00:26:56 - Brad's take on Bitcoin maximalism00:28:38 - The "veil of ignorance" thought experiment for Bitcoin

Whether you're deeply interested in Bitcoin's philosophical underpinnings or just curious about how Bitcoin relates to fundamental human freedom, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why Bitcoin matters beyond price and adoption.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Zach, Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy Institute, as he breaks down the complex legal landscape shaping Bitcoin's future. From privacy tools to ETFs, discover how the courts might determine crypto's destiny.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The evolution from "dark web money" to mainstream asset
• Why courts matter more than Congress for Bitcoin's future
• The dangerous precedent of criminalizing privacy tools
• Inside look at crypto policy making
• Plus: Which Bitcoin platforms actually get it right!

Key timestamps:00:00:53 - Bitcoin hitting $100K: The psychological milestone00:03:02 - Zach's journey from traditional law to crypto (2013-2024)00:05:19 - Educating policymakers on Bitcoin00:07:23 - Building a crypto-native law firm00:12:11 - How government crypto policy actually works00:15:29 - The critical battle over privacy tools00:20:52 - Why we can't mandate "crypto judges"00:24:15 - Bitcoin maximalism defined00:28:12 - Institution adoption vs. cypherpunk values00:32:15 - Top Bitcoin platforms and projects00:34:08 - Final thoughts on Bitcoin's future

Whether you're a Bitcoin builder, policymaker, or just curious about crypto's legal future, this episode offers crucial insights into the regulatory challenges and opportunities ahead.

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Gustavo, a true Bitcoin veteran from the class of 2015, as we explore his journey from running a Canadian exchange to revolutionizing cross-border payments in Latin America!

In this episode, we dive into:

• The wild west days of Bitcoin in Canada (Western Union days! 😅)
• Why he's skeptical about Bitcoin liquid staking
• How to break into the Bitcoin community in 2024
• Building Swapido: Lightning-fast bank transfers across borders
• Plus: The next big thing in Bitcoin - Covenants! 🔥

Key timestamps:00:00:55 - Going all-in on Bitcoin since 201500:01:31 - Bitcoin ecosystem in Canada circa 201500:03:57 - Evolution of Bitcoin education & products00:05:35 - Hardware wallet recommendations00:06:44 - Skepticism about Bitcoin liquid staking00:09:04 - How to join the Bitcoin community00:12:32 - Deep dive into Bitcoin Covenants00:15:53 - Introduction to Swapido platform00:20:04 - Navigating crypto regulations globally00:23:37 - The Bull Bitcoin acquisition story00:25:27 - Must-follow Bitcoin personalities00:27:45 - Looking beyond ETFs & price action

Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or just getting started, Gustavo shares invaluable insights about community building, technical developments, and the future of Bitcoin adoption in Latin America.

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Kent from SAS Mining as we explore his incredible journey from rooftop solar executive to Bitcoin mining pioneer! 🚀In this episode, we dive into:Experiencing Bitcoin's $100K milestone in the Peruvian Amazon 🌴Why pre-2020 Bitcoiners share unique personality traitsThe fascinating parallel between gold and Bitcoin adoptionHow SAS Mining is making Bitcoin mining accessible to everyonePlus: Spicy takes on L2s and money manipulation!Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or just crypto-curious, Kent drops knowledge bombs about Bitcoin mining, adoption, and the future of decentralized finance. Learn how you can become a Bitcoin miner without the technical hassle!Bonus: Find out why Kent believes India could be the next big Bitcoin adoption hub! 🇮🇳00:00:51 - First $100K Bitcoin moment00:01:50 - Feeling the financial plates shift00:03:10 - Countries adopting Bitcoin reserves00:05:18 - 2015 crypto ecosystem vibes00:07:00 - Pre-2020 Bitcoiner personality traits00:10:24 - Kent's Bitcoin origin story00:13:42 - Journey to SAS Mining00:15:19 - Bitcoin's missing onramp problem00:17:09 - Gold vs Bitcoin adoption theory00:19:02 - Money manipulation discussion00:20:44 - Current Bitcoin community focus00:22:47 - Takes on Bitcoin L2s00:24:37 - SAS Mining explained00:27:00 - Community reaction to SAS Mining