Bitcoin for Millennials

By Bram KansteinTechnology

Bitcoin for Millennials episodes

February 06, 2024 025 - Aleksandar Svetski - Bitcoin for Millennials
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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→ Spirit of Satoshi: https://www.spiritofsatoshi.ai
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
01:22 - The Loss of Excellence in Modern Society
03:23 - Discovering Bitcoin
07:18 - Writing 'The Uncommunist Manifesto'
10:50 - The Concept of Dynamic Inequality
16:13 - The Importance of Individual Autonomy
22:08 - Bitcoin as Energy Money
28:29 - Establishing Virtues for a Bitcoin-Enabled Society
34:13 - The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Energy
37:16 - The Energy Edition of The Bitcoin Times
40:05 - Bitcoin Times Essays
41:09 - The Importance of Abundance of Energy
42:25 - The Apathetic Victim Mindset
43:32 - Human Ingenuity and Bitcoin
46:01 - Capitalism as a Natural Process
47:48 - Ideal Society and Meritocracy
51:07 - The Future of Bitcoin
54:21 - Core Belief: Beauty is the Opposite of Communism
57 min
January 30, 2024 024 - Daniel Batten - Bitcoin for Millennials
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!
→ Follow Daniel on https://x.com/DSBatten
→ 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 - Introduction
01:20 - The Importance of Meditation and Knowledge
03:02 - The Personal Journey with Bitcoin
05:19 - The Role of Meditation in Understanding Bitcoin
08:21 - Challenging Beliefs and Ego in Bitcoin
09:45 - The Importance of Asking Questions
11:03 - The Empty Ego
12:20 - The Clash of Old and New World
16:13 - Pitching and Investor Mindset
17:28 - The Flaws in Pitch Decks
18:47 - The Problem with Misleading Data
20:47 - The Importance of Intellectual Honesty
21:13 - The Need for Transparency
22:00 - The Challenge of Challenging Beliefs
24:53 - The Realization of False Beliefs
26:14 - The Power of Bitcoin to Challenge the Status Quo
27:32 - The Clash of Old and New World in Bitcoin
28:01 - The Struggle of Challenging Beliefs
29:45 - The Importance of Intellectual Honesty in Bitcoin
32:19 - The Battle of Monopolies and Bitcoin's Relentlessness
35:11 - The Personal Journey of Understanding Bitcoin
36:14 - The Challenge of Letting Go of False Beliefs
44:50 - The Frustration of Misleading Claims
45:37 - The Long-Term Reward of Challenging Beliefs
46:52 - The Importance of Positive Engagement
47:51 - The Significance of Intellectual Honesty
48:44 - The Potential of Renewable Investments and Bitcoin Mining
52:01 - The Innovation and Sustainability of Bitcoin Mining
53:37 - The Transparency and Accountability of Bitcoin
54:03 - The Power Projection and Hash Wars in Bitcoin
57:37 - The Innovation and Harvesting of Energy
58:02 - Introduction to the Book: How to Change the World with One Pitch
01:00:15 - The Four-Step System for Orange Pilling
01:00:53 - The Effectiveness of the Four-Step System
01:01:56 - The Challenge of Overcoming Ego
01:02:59 - The Importance of Genuine Intentions
01:04:47 - The Power of Positive Influence
01:08:10 - The Altruistic Nature of Bitcoin Advocacy
01:11:06 - The Long-Term Reward of Positive Engagement
01:18:07 - The Importance of Positive Engagement
01:18:27 - Conclusion
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1 hr 20 min
January 23, 2024 023 - Eric V Stacks - Bitcoin for Millennials
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!
→ Follow Eric on https://x.com/EricVStacks
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:02 - The Metaphysical Nature of Bitcoin
07:18 - Introduction to Bitcoin as a Cannabis Farmer
12:08 - Transition from Cannabis to Bitcoin
19:21 - Alignment of Cannabis and Bitcoin
26:01 - The Power of Energy and Projection
28:05 - The Collective Reality of Bitcoin
30:31 - The Power of Mass Adoption
36:05 - Transmuting Trauma with Bitcoin
39:04 - The New Reality and Mutual Benefit
40:19 - First Principles and Bitcoin
41:14 - Understanding Deflationary Forces
42:11 - Forces Working Against Cannabis Producers
44:02 - Incentives for Adopting a Bitcoin Standard
45:24 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Risk Mitigation
46:21 - The Path to Bitcoin Adoption
47:44 - The Relationship Between Risk and Debasement
48:14 - The Freedom of a Bitcoin Standard
49:09 - Selling Everything for Bitcoin
50:08 - The Thermodynamic Soundness of Bitcoin
51:23 - The Physicality of Bitcoin
52:16 - The Mental Freedom of Bitcoin
53:08 - Wealth and Happiness
54:42 - The Importance of Staying Humble and Solvent
58:22 - The Purpose of Life and Bitcoin
01:01:00 - The Fundamental Dynamics of Bitcoin
01:04:10 - The Transmutation of Energy with Bitcoin
01:06:18 - Eternal Beings and the Journey of Life
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1 hr 14 min
January 17, 2024 022 - Samson Mow - Bitcoin for Millennials
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.
→ Follow Samson on https://x.com/Excellion
→ Download AQUA Wallet: https://aquawallet.io
→ JAN3 company website: https://jan3.com
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:22 - Discovering Bitcoin and Initial Misunderstandings
03:28 - The Importance of Bitcoin as a Concept
05:02 - Challenges in Recognizing the Flaws in the Current Financial System
06:49 - The Comfort of Staying in the Matrix
08:14 - The Realization of Personal Responsibility in Bitcoin
09:26 - The Difficulty of Self-Custody and the Role of Custodians
10:35 - The Need for Personal Action and Engagement in Governance
11:24 - The Mission of JAN3 and Bitcoin Adoption by Nation-States
13:40 - Engaging with Governments and the Separation of Money and State
18:05 - The Aqua Wallet and Providing Utility for Bitcoin Users
20:32 - The Potential Impact of Bitcoin ETFs and Nation-State Adoption
35:37 - The Bitcoin Omega Candle and the Outlook for 2024
36:28 - The Role of ETF Ad Campaigns in Bitcoin Adoption
39:05 - Nation-State Adoption and the Scarcity of Bitcoin
42:53 - The Halving and its Impact on Bitcoin
43:07 - Impact of ETFs on Bitcoin Price
44:24 - The Veblen Effect
46:31 - The 118 Multiplier
50:20 - Max Pain Theory
52:43 - Factors Legitimizing Bitcoin Price
53:05 - Renewed Quantitative Easing (QE)
57:44 - Core Beliefs
1 hr 1 min
January 16, 2024 021 - Rajat Soni - Bitcoin for Millennials
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!
→ Follow Rajat on https://x.com/rajatsonifnance
→ Rajat’s newsletter: https://substack.com/@rajatsonifinance
→ Rajat’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rajatsonifinance
Timestamps
02:01 - Discovering Bitcoin
03:03 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System
07:52 - How the Financial System Profits from the Illiterate
09:23 - The Pizza Analogy: Decreasing Value of Money
12:14 - The Difference Between Price and Value
13:33 - The Rising Cost of Living
16:12 - Real Estate and Stocks as Wealth-Building Options
18:11 - The Mental Space and Time Preference of Bitcoin
20:28 - The Exploitative Nature of Real Estate
23:44 - The Difficulty of Grasping the Broken System
29:32 - The Internet's Role in Exposing Financial Issues
32:32 - The Challenge of Changing Beliefs
36:12 - The Brokenness of the Financial System
37:27 - Understanding the Current Financial System
39:19 - Bitcoin as an Alternative System
43:03 - Getting Started with Bitcoin
46:24 - Understanding Bitcoin vs. Traditional Investments
50:29 - Aligning Incentives and Building on Bitcoin
53:48 - The Importance of Educating Financial Advisors on Bitcoin
59:35 - Volatility vs. Risk in Bitcoin
01:16:05 - The Importance of Following the Rules of Bitcoin
01:17:39 - The Current System is Based on Debt
01:19:31 - The Value of Fiat Money and Building True Value
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1 hr 23 min
January 09, 2024 020 - Tony Yazbeck - Bitcoin for Millennials
In this episode, I talk with Tony Yazbeck, a founding partner of the Bitcoin consultancy firm, the Bitcoin Way. We discuss the flaws of the current financial system and the importance of Bitcoin for millennials. Tony shares his personal experience with the economic collapse in Lebanon and how it shaped his understanding of money and trust in third parties. We explore the need to unlearn the current structure of money and the urgency of Bitcoin adoption and also cover the funding of wars, the importance of self-custody, and the psychological journey of Bitcoin adoption.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and the Current Financial System
01:18 - Personal Experience with Economic Collapse in Lebanon
05:07 - The Trust in Third Parties and the Reality of Money
10:09 - The Need to Unlearn the Current Structure of Money
12:24 - The Difficulty of Understanding Financial Collapse
15:46 - The Connection Between Poverty and the Need for Bitcoin
19:01 - The Funding of Wars and the Importance of Bitcoin
20:34 - The Urgency and Relevance of Bitcoin for Everyone
23:24 - The Flawed System and the Potential for Collapse
27:22 - The Importance of Self-Custody and Personal Responsibility
34:09 - Debunking Myths and Challenging Beliefs about Bitcoin
40:17 - The Impact of Economic Collapse on Individuals
41:24 - The Desire for Personal Sovereignty and Control
48:30 - The Psychological Journey of Bitcoin Adoption
52:28 - The Importance of Being Uncomfortable and Thinking for Yourself
56:37 - The Connection and Mutual Support Among Bitcoiners
01:00:17 - Helping Millennials Build Safe Wealth in Bitcoin
01:03:06 - Inheritance Planning and Bitcoin
01:04:44 - Tony’s Core Belief

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→ The Bitcoin Way company website: https://www.thebitcoinway.com
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1 hr 7 min
January 02, 2024 019 - Prince Filip of Serbia - Bitcoin for Millennials
HRH Prince Filip of Serbia is the first monarch to publicly announce being a Bitcoiner. With a background in finance, he is currently the Chief Strategy Officer at JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin and financial freedom around the world. As CSO, he engages with high-level actors and oversees strategic initiatives to accelerate Bitcoin adoption for nation-states around the world. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ JAN3 company website: https://jan3.com/
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1 hr 23 min
December 26, 2023 018 - Michael Dunworth - Bitcoin for Millennials
Michael Dunworth is the co-founder of Wyre Payments (and the brother of Peter Dunworth, who was a guest in episode 002). And in my opinion, Michael is one of the craziest and smartest brains that I follow in the Bitcoin space. He’s diving into mathematics, cryptography, and thermodynamics, all at the same time. I have been looking forward to chatting with him. This conversation went all over the place and I hope you enjoy it!
→ Follow Michael on https://x.com/MichaelDunwort1
→ Michael’s GitHub: https://github.com/MikeD123/Energy
→ Bitcoin Timelock Explorer GPT: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-6lwKMzs1e-bitcoin-timelock-explorer
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1 hr 42 min
December 19, 2023 017 - Knut Svanholm - Bitcoin for Millennials
Knut Svanholm is a prolific thinker and author of several books on Bitcoin. He writes about the philosophical impacts of Bitcoin and how it can change the world for the better, and his books are by some described as a “guided meditation that soothes the experienced and tutors the uninitiated in the ways of Bitcoin”. In his latest book about Praxeology, Knut talks about this approach to economics and social science, where logic and deductive reasoning alone could provide more robust explanations for people's actions than empiricism ever could. I have already learned so much from Knut’s thinking and I was very excited to talk to him. I hope you enjoy this episode!
→ Follow Knut on https://x.com/knutsvanholm
→ The Freedom Footprint show: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomFootprint
→ Knut’s website: https://www.knutsvanholm.com/
→ Knut’s latest book on Praxeology: https://bitcoinbook.shop/products/praxeology/
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1 hr 11 min
December 12, 2023 016 - James Lavish - Bitcoin for Millennials
James Lavish is a reformed hedge-fund manager with over 25 years of institutional investing and risk management experience, having worked for investment banks and hedge funds. Currently, he is Managing Partner of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, a hybrid hedge fund that makes public and private investments in companies and assets in the Bitcoin ecosystem. He also teaches financial fundamentals and the benefits of Bitcoin through his newsletter called The Informationist, and as a co-founder of the educational platform Looking Glass Education. As someone without a background in Economics and Finance, James’ content has helped me a lot in learning about these topics, as they are pivotal to understanding the potential of Bitcoin. I was super excited to talk to him, and I hope you enjoy this episode!
→ Follow James on: https://x.com/jameslavish
→ James’ newsletter: https://jameslavish.substack.com
→ Looking Glass Education: https://lookingglasseducation.com
→ Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: https://www.bitcoinopportunity.fund
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1 hr 6 min

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Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery…