Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions

Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions

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  • They Broke the Money. Now Europe is Burning. | Tony Yazbeck

    "We're living through a monetary collapse. Four years ago I predicted that within five years the EU would be no more. It looks like they're front-running even my prediction."

    — Tony Yazbeck, The Bitcoin Way


    The money has failed. Europe is burning. And most people are still looking for someone to blame instead of looking at the root cause.

    Tony Yazbeck from The Bitcoin Way watched Lebanon collapse in 2019. He lost everything. Today he helps people around the world build sovereign financial lives with Bitcoin.


    In this full interview we discuss:

    🔸 Why Europe is burning — and why broken money is the root cause🔸 The EU's plan to mobilise €33 trillion in European household savings🔸 Capital controls — Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, and what comes next for Europe🔸 Physical attacks on Bitcoiners in Europe — the story nobody is covering🔸 Hardware wallet security in 2026 — what to do after the Ledger supply chain hack🔸 Relocation as a Bitcoin strategy — where to go and why🔸 Why Bitcoin ETFs keep you dependent on the same system that failed you🔸 How to build a sovereign financial life — no shortcuts, no workarounds


    🔎 There's a hidden 12-word seed phrase in this episode. Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet, and the sats are yours.

    Here's how:

    1. Watch the full video and look out for the clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions on socials for passphrase clues.
    3. Once you have all 12 words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet.


    Find Tony and The Bitcoin Way:
    X: https://x.com/V4BTC
    X: https://x.com/Bitcoin_Way_
    Website: thebitcoinway.com


    🔗 Referrals:
    Orange Manufacturing Group
    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:
    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q

    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    💅 Like my necklace? Get 21% off your Bitcoin jewellery using code AAB21Q at checkout 👉 https://bitbabe21.com


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:
    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1

    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21

    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21

    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions

    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice. Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.


    Chapter List:

    00:00 The EU is collapsing faster than predicted — monetary collapse explained

    01:43 Europe is burning — the root cause nobody wants to discuss

    03:54 There is no fix from within the system — why Bitcoin changes everything

    04:19 I was called a migrant and a Trump supporter in Switzerland

    05:16 The pain isn't enough yet — why people aren't acting

    07:12 Lebanon's collapse — Tony's personal experience with broken money

    10:45 The EU wants your savings — €33 trillion in European household wealth

    14:28 France's debt crisis — the numbers that explain the unrest

    18:03 Capital controls are coming — Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon and what's next

    22:17 Physical attacks on Bitcoiners in Europe — the violence nobody is reporting

    26:44 How to protect yourself — self-custody fundamentals for Europeans

    30:58 Hardware wallet security in 2026 — what to do after the Ledger hack

    34:12 Relocation as a Bitcoin strategy — where to go and why

    38:29 The Bitcoin ETF trap — why paper Bitcoin keeps you dependent

    43:16 It's a bad drug — pick your poison

    45:53 Where to find Tony and The Bitcoin Way

    47:30 The treasure hunt — 12 seed words hidden in this episode


    Music: Music licensed through Soundstripe.

    Code: IUIAY5MLFYKE5YWG


    48 min
  • His Bank Said No. So He Built This.

    “So, what is it like not having a bank account and running a business?”


    Prashanth, co-founder of Bringin, knows exactly what it’s like. His previous startup had its Wise account closed without explanation… RIGHT BEFORE PAYROLL. 


    In this full interview, Prashanth breaks down why UK and EU banks are blocking legitimate Bitcoin businesses, what MiCA’s 75% wipeout of EU crypto companies actually means for entrepreneurs, and why the Travel Rule makes accepting Bitcoin payments about as practical as giving your home address when buying a coffee.


    Then he explains what he built instead.


    🏆~ $58 worth of Bitcoin hidden in this episode (71,000 sats) 🥳


    🔎 There’s a hidden 12-word seed phrase in this episode. Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet before anyone else and the sats are yours. 


    Here’s what to do:

    1. Watch the video and look out for the clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions for the passphrase. 
    3. Once you have all 12 seed words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet. 


    Not sure how to recover a wallet using a seed phrase & passphrase? Check out this tutorial: https://youtu.be/XoaSEvUUCmU


    Find Prashanth and Bringin:

    X: https://x.com/prashanthc123

    X: https://x.com/bringinxyz 


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing Group
    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:
    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q
    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    💅 Like my necklace? Get 21% off your Bitcoin Jewelry by using code AAB21Q at checkout 👉 https://bitbabe21.com


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:
    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1
    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21
    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21
    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions
    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice. If you’re new here and joining the treasure hunt, remember: never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address. 


    Intro music was selected from Riverside’s license-free library and used in accordance with Riverside’s attribution requirements.


    Referenced articles: 

    The Banker: https://www.thebanker.com/content/f0ab59da-e1c8-4f3a-ba29-03d44b3cb1a3

    Bitcoin Magazine: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/news/uk-banks-blocking-bitcoin

    33 min
  • She Quit Real Estate for Bitcoin. Here's Why.

    In this episode, I interview Paula, host of The Bitcoin Edge podcast. We discuss why she decided to pivot from real estate to Bitcoin, her tennis scholarship to a D1 school in the America from Zimbabwe, what it’s like being a female podcaster in the male-dominated Bitcoin space, and so much more.


    🔎 Treasure Hunt:  This episode’s bounty is 71,000 sats (0.0007 BTC / ~$60)

    Some clues are obvious, others are not 😉 


    Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet. 

    Here’s how to do it:

    1. Watch the full video and look out for clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow & Subscribe to Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions on socials for passphrase clues.
    3. Once you have all 12 words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet.

    Not sure how to recover a wallet? Start here 👉 https://youtu.be/XoaSEvUUCmU


    Find Paula:

    https://x.com/PaulaBTCEdge


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing Group

    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:

    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q

    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    💅 Like my necklace? Get 21% off your Bitcoin Jewelry by using AAB21Q at checkout 👉 https://bitbabe21.com


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:

    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1

    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21

    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21

    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions


    This video is for educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice. Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.


    Riverside music attribution: Music licensed through Soundstripe.

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    Chapters

    00:00 Real estate, COVID, and the moment Bitcoin made more sense

    00:24 Meet Paula — host of The Bitcoin Edge Podcast

    01:05 Growing up in Zimbabwe — learning not to trust central banks

    02:41 The 2017 MLM scam — and what she lost

    03:39 Division 1 tennis scholarship from Zimbabwe to University of Miami

    04:18 I qualified for the Olympics twice. I didn't go.

    05:28 Waking up at 5AM — the discipline that transferred to Bitcoin

    06:27 Why Bitcoin investing is more emotional than people think

    07:42 Cool under pressure — the tennis mindset applied to volatility

    09:13 What brought her back to Bitcoin after 2020

    10:32 Jeff Booth, The Bitcoin Standard, and understanding real money

    12:04 How to handle Bitcoin volatility with a long time horizon

    14:38 Why she started a Bitcoin podcast in a male-dominated space

    15:18 It took me two years to start — because I knew nothing about technology

    17:30 You just start and see what happens

    19:58 The narrative shifts — ETFs, Cold Card, and what's changing

    21:16 BIP 110 and losing subscribers over Bitcoin consensus

    22:07 I had a Cold Card. I didn't even have a passphrase.

    24:45 How to do due diligence on Bitcoin companies using GitHub and AI

    27:04 How to handle sponsors in a space where anything can be hacked

    28:14 Microseed and being careful about what you recommend

    28:58 The canary wallet — my approach to transparency

    31:35 How women can start learning Bitcoin without feeling intimidated

    32:08 Who is your audience really?

    32:22 It's not about equality — it's about ownership and agency

    34:28 Why both men and women belong in Bitcoin

    35:42 Start small, practice, get comfortable — self custody is empowering

    37:31 The mindset books and visualisation techniques that helped

    38:03 Bob Proctor, Tony Robbins, and choosing where to focus your mind

    39:57 I choose to focus on how the world can be better

    40:20 Where to find Paula

    41 min
  • From Living Homeless on Skid Row to Making Six Figures & Bitcoin

    “Have you ever heard of Skid Row down here in LA? I lived down there for years. Fifty square blocks of desolation. And people go there to die. I don’t know how many people make it out of there, but I did.”


    Joshua made it out. Today he’s a family man, earns six figures, has two cars, and stacks Bitcoin. Dirty hands, clean money.


    🔎 There’s a hidden 12-word seed phrase in this episode. Some clues are obvious, others are not 😉 

    Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet. 

    Here’s how to do it:

    1. Watch the full video and look out for clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow & Subscribe to Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions on socials for passphrase clues.
    3. Once you have all 12 words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet.

    Not sure how to recover a wallet? Start here 👉 https://youtu.be/XoaSEvUUCmU


    Find Joshua

    X: https://x.com/JoshuaDHCM


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing Group

    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:

    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q

    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    💅 Get 21% off your Bitcoin Jewelry by using AAB21Q at checkout 👉 https://bitbabe21.com


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:

    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1

    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21

    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21

    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions

    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice. Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.


    Photo Attributions:

    Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles, California USA by The Erica Chang, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

    Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skid_Row,_Downtown_Los_Angeles,_California_USA_-_panoramio_(1).jpg


    6th Street Food Mart, Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles USA by The Erica Chang, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

    Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:6th_Street_Food_Mart,_Skid_Row,_Downtown_Los_Angeles_USA_-_panoramio.jpg


    Skid Row, Downtown Los Angeles, California USA by The Erica Chang, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

    Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Skid_Row,_Downtown_Los_Angeles,_California_USA_-_panoramio.jpg


    Los Angeles Department of Water and Power in Skid Row, downtown LA USA, by The Erica Chang, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0

    Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Los_Angeles_Department_of_Water_and_Power_in_Skid_Row,_downtown_LA_USA_-_panoramio.jpg


    Life In The Street, L.A., by joey zanotti. licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0

    Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Life_In_The_Street,_L.A.jpg


    00:00 Have you ever heard of Skid Row?

    00:33 The hardest job I ever did

    01:47 And then I got that check

    02:51 That's real proof of work

    03:53 How did Bitcoin find you?

    05:58 The Shift to Bitcoin: Finding Financial Freedom

    08:47 Parenting and Legacy: Breaking the Cycle

    12:00 The Impact of Family Dynamics

    14:54 Overcoming Addiction: A Path to Self-Improvement

    20:51 Building a Culture of Success

    21:51 The Impact of Addiction on Families

    24:00 Finding Purpose Through Bitcoin

    25:15 Advice for Those in Despair

    28:56 Building a Legacy for the Next Generation

    30:36 Faith and Spirituality in Recovery

    34:22 The Reality of Los Angeles: Wealth and Poverty

    00:38:11 Three blocks away it's paradise

    00:39:34 I'm learning from Kobe

    00:40:39 That guy no one thinks is gonna make it

    00:41:22 Look at me now

    00:41:44 What a beautiful life I've created

    43 min
  • He Lost $750,000 in Bitcoin. His Hardware Wallet Wasn’t Even the Problem.

    “The guy who moved his Bitcoin into an exchange in Australia, but his computer had been hacked. He moved the coins from the Coldcard to the exchange. The hackers were just waiting for his funds to move. They used his 2FA and they sold his 70 $750,000 worth of bitcoin.”


    Since the Coldcard exploit, there have been a growing number of attacks on people holding Bitcoin. 


    In this full interview, Stefan Smith, a Bitcoin specialist with the Bitcoin Adviser, and I discuss how to keep your Bitcoin secure. 


    🏆 $50 worth of Bitcoin in this episode (71,000 sats) 🥳


    🔎 There’s a hidden 12-word seed phrase in this episode. Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet. 


    Here’s how to do it:


    1. Watch the full video and look out for clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow & Subscribe to Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions on socials for passphrase clues.
    3. Once you have all 12 words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet.


    Not sure how to recover a wallet? Start here Start here 👉 https://youtu.be/XoaSEvUUCmU


    Find Stefan:

    X: https://x.com/noufsmith

    LinkedIn: Search “Stefan Smith Bitcoin” 

    Email: [email protected]


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing GroupCustom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:

    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q

    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:

    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1

    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21

    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21

    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions

    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice.

    Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.


    Intro music was selected from Riverside’s license-free library and used in accordance with Riverside’s attribution requirements.


    Chapters:

    00:00 Coldcard Breach and Security Risks

    05:03 How the Coldcard Entropy Failure Unfolded

    11:20 Seed Security and the Limits of Self-Custody

    16:24 Institutional Custody vs. Personal Control

    18:44 Phishing Scams: Slow Down and Verify

    24:23 Why Collaborative Multi-sig Matters

    30:57 Single-Sig and Multi-sig Explained

    35:02 Multi-sig for Recovery and Inheritance

    39:49 How to Verify Communications Safely

    43 min
  • In the Hot Seat: Former “Elon Scam” Victim — 21 Crypto Scams to Avoid in 10 Minutes

    “Elon Musk is sending one Bitcoin to everyone who registers their wallet address.” — Is this safe or a scam?

    According to the FBI, Americans lost $11.4 billion to cryptocurrency scams in 2025 with the average victim losing $62,604. (Source: https://www.fbi.gov/news/press-releases/cryptocurrency-and-ai-scams-bilk-americans-of-billions) 

    In 2026 with the Coldcard exploit and other hardware wallet manufacturers reporting critical vulnerabilities, Bitcoin and crypto scams are getting more sophisticated.


    In this rapid-fire episode, Stefan puts 21 real crypto scenarios to the test in 10 minutes. Pay close attention and stay safe out there.


    👀 There are multiple Cashu tokens hidden in this episode. First to spot and scan each one wins.


    New to Cashu? Start here 👉 https://youtu.be/B-Nh2bVZpag


    Find Stefan:

    X: https://x.com/noufsmith

    LinkedIn: Search “Stefan Smith Bitcoin” 

    Email: [email protected]


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing GroupCustom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:

    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q

    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q

    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:

    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1

    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21

    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21

    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions

    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice.

    Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address.


    Music attribution from Riverside: Music licensed through Soundstripe.

    Code: O20SKR281ZL6WBOK, F1KAWKESS2TH9UI9, CW8LIG9V0E6KKRGW, ATEQCQLYSF5CZ

    11 min
  • He Tried to Live on Bitcoin. His Girlfriend Was Not Impressed.

    “I have bitcoin and I wanna spend it. That one minute feels like a lot of time when you’re standing in a queue.”


    Prashanth moved to Europe with Bitcoin. No euros, no local bank account. What happened next is something every Bitcoiner who has tried to spend their sats in the real world will recognize immediately. 


    In this full interview, Prashanth, founder of Bringin (the app that lets you spend Bitcoin anywhere) talks about moving countries with Bitcoin, the demonetization of the Indian rupee, why Bitcoin is branded as “get rich quick” instead of a payment solution, and what it actually feels like to be an immigrant who also does weird Bitcoin things at the checkout.


    We also talk about Japan, bank fees, 13,000 orchids, and saving in Bitcoin for a Toto toilet.


    🏆~ $50 worth of Bitcoin hidden in this episode (71,000 sats) 🥳


    🔎 There’s a hidden 12-word seed phrase in this episode. Find all 12 words + the passphrase and sweep the wallet before anyone else and the sats are yours. 


    Here’s what to do:

    1. Watch the video and look out for the clues. The answer to each clue is a seed word. There are 12 clues in this video.
    2. Follow Ask a Bitcoiner 21 Questions and Bringin on socials for passphrase clues.
    3. Once you have all 12 seed words and the passphrase, sweep the wallet. 


    Find Prashanth and Bringin:

    X: https://x.com/prashanthc123

    X: https://x.com/bringinxyz 


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing GroupCustom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:
    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q
    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1
    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21
    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21
    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions
    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice. If you’re new here and joining the treasure hunt, remember: never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address. 


    Intro music was selected from Riverside’s license-free library and used in accordance with Riverside’s attribution requirements.


    Video Chapters:

    00:00 He couldn’t spend his Bitcoin and his girlfriend had enough

    00:29 Meet Prashanth, founder of Bringin

    01:08 Moving to Europe with only Bitcoin

    02:38 How an engineer fell down the Bitcoin rabbit hole

    03:50 Why Bitcoin adoption isn’t where we thought it would be

    04:41 Bitcoin is branded as “get rich quick,”not a payment solution

    05:57 Self-sovereignty, spending, and the missing incentive

    08:16 When India demonetized overnight

    11:07 The problem Bringin was built to solve

    13:14 Trying to orange pill a cashier with a six-year-old pulling on your sleeve

    14:56 Standing in the queue, sweating, while his girlfriend judges

    16:35 On being an immigrant who also does weird Bitcoin things

    18:28 Who actually benefits from spending Bitcoin?

    19:52 Managing fiat costs and Bitcoin savings at the same time

    20:51 Bringin’s suite of tools, something for everyone

    22:47 Japan, fees, and 13,000 orchids

    25:06 One global currency, one flat fee, zero forex

    26:40 Bitcoin to cash in India and Mexico, same debit card

    27:18 Saving in Bitcoin for a Toto toilet

    29:54 Why Bitcoin feels like free money

    31:09 What I wasn’t expecting to share

    34 min
  • In the Hot Seat: Bitcoin App Founder — 21 Questions in 10 Minutes

    5,000 sats. Sent live on camera. It took seconds.


    Prashanth, founder of Bringin (the app that lets you spend Bitcoin anywhere in Europe) takes the hot seat and is challenged to answer 21 questions in 10 minutes.


    👀 First to spot and scan the Cashu eCash token wins 2,100 sats 🥳 

    New to Cashu? Start here: https://youtu.be/B-Nh2bVZpag


    Find Prashanth and Bringin:

    X: https://x.com/prashanthc123

    X: https://x.com/bringinxyz 


    🔗 Referrals:

    Orange Manufacturing Group
    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories:
    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q
    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


    🧡 Subscribe / Follow:
    ➤ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1
    ➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21
    ➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21
    ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questions
    ➤ Fountain: https://www.fountain.fm/askabitcoiner21


    This video is for fun and educational purposes only and is neither financial nor technical advice.

    Never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. Do not reuse the same Bitcoin address. 

    10 min
  • Over $130 Million in Bitcoin Stolen — How AI Scales Attacks and How to Defend Against Them

    Over $130 Million in Bitcoin has been stolen over the past week due to ColdCard's RNG exploit.In this episode, I sit down with Nikolai Tjongarero aka Okin to discuss:— The ColdCard RNG Exploit

    — Boltz disabling its services

    — How AI is used to find and exploit bad code

    — How AI is being used to defend free and open-source software (FOSS) 🧡 Follow Okin:X: https://x.com/OKIN_17Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okin_17/LinkedIn: Nikolai TjongareroGitHub: https://github.com/BigBossRabbit🧡 Subsrcibe / Follow:➤ https://www.youtube.com/@AskaBitcoiner21Questions?sub_confirmation=1➤ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ask-a-bitcoiner-21➤ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/askabitcoiner21➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askabitcoiner21questionsChapters:00:00 $130 Million in Bitcoin Stolen04:29 How the ColdCard RNG Exploit Happened22:01 This Is Not Just a Problem with Bitcoin26:28 Boltz Disables Its Services30:34 Spending Ridiculous Amounts of Money on AI to Look for Exploits33:59 How Do You Navigate This New AI Reality?38:30 Open-Weight AI Models50:09 Is Trad-Fi Holding Wester AI Users Hostage?55:39 Are Bitcoin Influencers to Blame? How Korean Bitcoiners Survived the ColdCard RNG AttackPlease note that this video is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial or technical advice.(S/o to  @CryptoGuide  for spotting this issue years ago 🙏)Here are the referenced videos & tweets:— "Cracking Unsafe Bitcoin Wallets, ColdCard Mk4 Warning (Insecure Dice Based Seeds & Private Keys)": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj_W3xOlt6U&list=WL&index=1&t=302s— "Situation Report No 1" from @ CalleBTC: https://x.com/callebtc/status/2085024458012586286— "How Korean Bitcoiners Survived Coldcard—and Issues It Revealed for the Rest of Us" by Koji Higashi ( @ Coin_and_Peace): https://x.com/Coin_and_Peace/status/2084637767720665120* I will continue with treasure hunt episodes, however, for the sake of transparency, I did the following: https://x.com/askabitcoiner21/status/2084214952752042417

    1 hr 6 min
  • Her Grandmother Inspired a Bitcoin Jewelry Brand

    Jay's grandmother was always dressed, her jewels, her furs, her presence. That's the real origin story behind BitBabe, the Bitcoin jewelry brand Jay built after searching for a Bitcoin necklace she actually liked and couldn't find one.

    In this full-length interview, Jay and I talk about how she got into Bitcoin (it started with a guy who wouldn't stop watching Michael Saylor videos), how jewelry became a quiet way to start Bitcoin conversations with strangers, and how becoming a mom redefined what luxury actually means to both of us, sleep, time, real food, and a garden instead of a grocery store.


    🎉 The bounty has been tripled to 63,000 sats.

    Here's how to find it:

    1. Find the 12 seed words hidden in this interview
    2. Follow Asanoha and Bitcoin Art Magazine 
    3. Asanoha will be tweeting daily clues to the passphrase, which is hidden on the Bitcoin Art Magazine website

    Find all 12 words and the passphrase before anyone else, and the wallet, 63,000 sats, is yours. The last wallet took 10 days to get swept. Think you can find this one faster?


    🔎 Asanoha & Bitcoin Art Magazine 

    X: https://x.com/BitcoinArtMag

    X: https://x.com/asanoha_gold

    Nostr: https://primal.net/BitcoinArtMag

    Nostr: https://primal.net/asanoha

    Website: https://bitcoinartmagazine.com


    🛍️ BitBabe Bitcoin Jewelry
    Use code AAB21Q for 21% off 👉 https://bitbabe21.com


    🔗 Referrals:
    Custom-made and NFC-enabled Bitcoin accessories from Orange Manufacturing Group:
    ➤ Hardwood Signs: https://geyser.fund/project/hardwoodsigns?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ Lightning Keychain: https://geyser.fund/project/lightningkeychain?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SteelQR Sleeve: https://geyser.fund/project/steelqrsleeve?refId=AAB21Q
    ➤ SeedSigner Case: https://geyser.fund/project/seedsignercase?refId=AAB21Q
    🌐 https://omg21btc.com/


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    A little housekeeping before you go exploring: this episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. If you're new here and joining the treasure hunt, remember, never share your seed phrase with anyone, ever. And try not to reuse the same Bitcoin address.

    24 min

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