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  • Bitcoin, Nostr & AI: The New Internet Stack Nobody Is Ready For with Aleks Svetski

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Season 5 begins with a deep dive into Nostr, Bitcoin, AI, and the future of the experience economy.

    Aleks, co-founder of Satlantis, explains why Bitcoin is the most important tool humanity has, why Nostr matters as an identity layer for the web (not a Twitter replacement), and how AI + Bitcoin + Nostr create a completely new design space for real-world experiences.

    We explore why censorship resistance matters for moneyโ€”not social contentโ€”why protocols evolve slower than businesses, what โ€œas Nostr as possibleโ€ really means, and how events, mobility, and connection are becoming the core pillars of modern culture.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What does it mean to build on Bitcoin, Nostr, and AI in a world thatโ€™s more connectedโ€”and more disconnectedโ€”than ever?

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Welcome to Season 5 + long-time-preference intro

    02:42 โ€“ Why BitCorner is different + educational focus

    05:28 โ€“ What to expect this season (Bitcoin, Nostr, AI, Atlantis)

    08:10 โ€“ Introducing Aleks & Satlantis

    15:12 โ€“ What is Nostr? Identity layer vs. social protocol

    18:55 โ€“ Difference between protocol and platform

    21:10 โ€“ Why Nostr โ‰ Twitter (and why people get confused)

    23:20 โ€“ The origin story of Satlantis

    28:05 โ€“ Why meetup.com sucks for Bitcoiners

    29:40 โ€“ How Satlantis works: creating, hosting & discovering events

    33:12 โ€“ Why Bitcoin + Nostr + AI unlock a new generation of apps

    35:45 โ€“ Building a global events app with Bitcoin-native payments

    38:20 โ€“ The Game: Which famous person would secretly be a Bitcoiner?

    44:00 โ€“ Back to Nostr: location, borderless living & new digital tribes

    46:15 โ€“ How young people can use Bitcoin + Nostr + AI in real life

    48:55 โ€“ Global communities, travel, and the new experience economy

    53:40 โ€“ Returning to El Salvador: visible progress & safety

    56:15 โ€“ Impatience, TikTok culture, and why Bitcoin takes decades

    57:55 โ€“ Quantum computing question from previous season

    59:40 โ€“ Should Bitcoiners โ€œrescueโ€ vulnerable early wallets? (Alexโ€™s take)

    1:02:35 โ€“ Whatโ€™s next for Satlantis (2024โ€“2025 roadmap)

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH ALEKS

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/SvetskiWrites

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

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    1 hr 4 min
  • The Block: Where Every Bitcoiner Leaves a Question for the Next

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    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

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    Every story, every spark, every question led us here โ€” to The Block.

    The moment where one Bitcoiner hands the mic to the next, and together we build something bigger than ourselves.

    To everyone who made this season possible โ€” from El Salvador to every corner of the world โ€” thank you.

    You didnโ€™t just show up for Bitcoin.

    You showed up for truth, freedom, and education.

    ๐ŸŽฌ The Block is now live โ€” our season finale that connects every guest through one question.

    Watch it, feel it, and get ready for Season 05โ€ฆ

    Because whatโ€™s coming next will raise the bar again.

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    47 min
  • Adopting Bitcoin: Grassroots Education & The Future of Bitcoin in El Salvador ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ป | Season Finale

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    ๐ŸŒ‹ Adopting Bitcoin 2025 โ€“ The grassroots Bitcoin conference in El Salvador!

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    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://pretix.eu/galoy/ab25/redeem?voucher=BITCORNER

    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

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    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Season Finale ๐ŸŽ‰ โ€” We close this chapter of the BitCorner Podcast with a special conversation with Kiki, organizer of Adopting Bitcoin and board member of My First Bitcoin.

    This episode is about the real state of Bitcoin adoption: from El Salvadorโ€™s grassroots education movement to global macro headwinds in politics, regulation, and economics. We explore how communities are building circular economies, why education must come before adoption, and what the future of Adopting Bitcoin 2025 looks like.

    Itโ€™s not just El Salvador. Itโ€™s about what Bitcoin means for the world โ€” and why this is only the beginning.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What does adoption look like when you zoom out from the headlines?

    In this episode, Kiki and I discuss:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: myths vs. reality

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The IMF deal and whether Bitcoin is still alive on the ground

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The critical role of education before introducing money

    ๐Ÿ”ธ What Adopting Bitcoin 2025 will bring โ€” from devs to plebs

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Circular economies and lessons learned from the last year

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Spanish-speaking Bitcoin content and its growing impact

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Europeโ€™s role in Bitcoin adoption and what the future holds

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Politics, Trump, and whether leaders will follow Bukeleโ€™s example

    We also reflect on what it means to build in Bitcoin long-term and leave a cliffhanger for whatโ€™s next in Season 5.

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

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    ๐ŸŒ‹ Adopting Bitcoin 2025 โ€“ The grassroots Bitcoin conference in El Salvador!

    ๐ŸŽซ Use code BITCORNER for discounted tickets:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://pretix.eu/galoy/ab25/redeem?voucher=BITCORNER

    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

    ๐ŸŽซ Use code BITCORNER here:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026

    ๐Ÿ‚ Bull Bitcoin โ€“ Buy Bitcoin directly into self-custody, the no-KYC way to stack sats.

    ๐Ÿช™ Sign up here:

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://app.bullbitcoin.com/registration/bitcornerpodcast

    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Season Finale ๐ŸŽ‰ โ€” We close this chapter of the BitCorner Podcast with a special conversation with Kiki, organizer of Adopting Bitcoin and board member of My First Bitcoin.

    This episode is about the real state of Bitcoin adoption: from El Salvadorโ€™s grassroots education movement to global macro headwinds in politics, regulation, and economics. We explore how communities are building circular economies, why education must come before adoption, and what the future of Adopting Bitcoin 2025 looks like.

    Itโ€™s not just El Salvador. Itโ€™s about what Bitcoin means for the world โ€” and why this is only the beginning.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What does adoption look like when you zoom out from the headlines?

    In this episode, Kiki and I discuss:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador: myths vs. reality

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The IMF deal and whether Bitcoin is still alive on the ground

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The critical role of education before introducing money

    ๐Ÿ”ธ What Adopting Bitcoin 2025 will bring โ€” from devs to plebs

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Circular economies and lessons learned from the last year

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Spanish-speaking Bitcoin content and its growing impact

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Europeโ€™s role in Bitcoin adoption and what the future holds

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Politics, Trump, and whether leaders will follow Bukeleโ€™s example

    We also reflect on what it means to build in Bitcoin long-term and leave a cliffhanger for whatโ€™s next in Season 5.

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro & Season 4 recap

    01:13 โ€“ Season 5 preview

    03:13 โ€“ Welcome Kiki โ€” Barcelona / Cypher Conference recap

    05:00 โ€“ Kikiโ€™s background: hospitality โ†’ Bitcoin

    09:15 โ€“ First lightning & adoption stories (street vendors, merchants)

    11:04 โ€“ How Adopting Bitcoin evolved: tracks, workshops, hacker lounge

    16:00 โ€“ Key themes: regulation, education, circular economies

    21:42 โ€“ El Salvador in the wild โ€” grassroots adoption & conference highlights

    23:16 โ€“ Hardware wallet safety tips

    25:54 โ€“ Top-down moves vs bottom-up momentum

    27:13 โ€“ IMF deal reality check: whatโ€™s really changed?

    29:04 โ€“ Merchants, Chivo & everyday usage

    33:58 โ€“ Spanish content: the 50/50 commitment

    37:45 โ€“ Season finale games & audience questions

    38:32 โ€“ Advice for builders & next generation

    46:43 โ€“ Traveling to El Salvador for Adopting Bitcoin

    01:00:09 โ€“ Final thoughts & Season 5 teaser

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH KIKI

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/bitcoinbabey

    ๐ŸŒ Adopting Bitcoin: https://adoptingbitcoin.org

    ๐Ÿ“š My First Bitcoin: https://miprimerbitcoin.io

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

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    1 hr 3 min
  • Gen Z, Student Debt & Bitcoin: Halston Valencia on Why Young People Are Choosing Bitcoin Over Fiat

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    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Millennials were told to save money, buy houses, and invest in stocks. Gen Z is realizing that path doesnโ€™t work anymore.

    Halston Valencia, a 23-year-old Bitcoiner, shares why her generation is rejecting fiat advice, how Broken Money by Lyn Alden opened her eyes, and why Bitcoin is the only tool that lets young people preserve purchasing power and reclaim sovereignty.

    This is an honest, raw, and inspiring conversation about debt, inflation, financial education, and why Bitcoin is the lifeboat for a generation drowning in negative real wages.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What does it mean to be Gen Z in a world of student debt, sky-high rent, and collapsing trust in institutions?

    In this episode, Halston and I explore:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why Gen Z is turning away from fiat and traditional โ€œwealth-buildingโ€ advice

    ๐Ÿ”ธ How reading Broken Money changed her worldview and led to Bitcoin

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The absence of Austrian economics in universities and why that matters

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The parallels between Millennials (2008 crash, COVID, housing crisis) and Gen Z (student loans, rent crisis)

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Self-custody as the non-negotiable path to sovereignty

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Opportunities for women in Bitcoin compared to fiat finance

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why financial education must change โ€” and what sheโ€™d redesign for the next generation

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Her work with Adam Oโ€™Brien, Bitcoin Well, and Get Based, plus launching The Adam Oโ€™Brien Show

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Bitcoin and Gen Z: does the new generation really care?01:40 โ€“ Welcome Halston Valencia03:20 โ€“ From university to the Bitcoin rabbit hole11:35 โ€“ Self-custody and why โ€œnot your keys, not your Bitcoinโ€13:40 โ€“ Millennials vs. Gen Z: what changed along the way20:10 โ€“ Rent crisis, wages, and the economic wake-up call22:50 โ€“ Orange-pilling friends & education outside the system24:05 โ€“ The Game: which Bitcoiner would you go on vacation with?30:35 โ€“ The history of money, Adam Oโ€™Brien, and new projects33:47 โ€“ Whatโ€™s next for Halston in Bitcoin35:38 โ€“ Final message to young people about Bitcoin36:10 โ€“ Episode closing

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH HALSTON

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/Halstonvalencia

    ๐ŸŽฅ Podcast: The Adam Oโ€™Brien Show (Thursdays, 6 PM ET)

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

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    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @bitcorner_official

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    37 min
  • Gรฉgรฉ from Le Bunker BTC on Suitcoiners, Bull Bitcoin, and the Culture War for Bitcoin

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    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

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    ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026

    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis:

    Memes are weapons, shitposting is an art, and Bitcoiners donโ€™t play by fiatโ€™s rules.

    In this unapologetic conversation, we sit down with Gรฉgรฉโ€” meme lord, co-host of Le Bunker Bitcoin, and content creator at Bull Bitcoin โ€” to explore how culture, humor, and raw truth are orange-pilling more people than any whitepaper ever could.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode:

    What happens when you take French irreverence, cypherpunk energy, and Bitcoin maximalism โ€” and mix it with the art of the meme? You get Gรฉgรฉ. From his journey into Bitcoin to his philosophy on suitcoiners, regulation theater, and the battle for sovereignty, this episode cuts through the noise.

    We talk about:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Gรฉgรฉโ€™s Bitcoin origin story and why memes matter

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The โ€œsuitcoinersโ€ and why Wall Street Bitcoinโ„ข is a trap

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why ETFs, treasuries, and fiat rails distort the real mission

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bitcoin vs. crypto scams โ€” and why people must learn the hard way

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bro science, instinct, and trusting lived experience

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The role of culture, humor, and shitposting in adoption

    ๐Ÿ”ธ What Bitcoin means for France, Europe, and beyond

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Daily life with Bitcoin: rent, side hustles, hot sauce & fried chicken

    This is raw, honest, and punk rock โ€” Bitcoin the way it was meant to be.

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:04:15 โ€“ Gรฉgรฉโ€™s Bitcoin journey & family influence

    00:10:25 โ€“ Why memes are the sharpest weapon

    00:18:40 โ€“ Suitcoiners, Wall Street & fiat contamination

    00:26:05 โ€“ Learning from scams and why โ€œcryptoโ€ fails

    00:34:20 โ€“ Bro science, instinct & low time preference

    00:43:12 โ€“ Bitcoin as culture, religion, and rebellion

    00:51:37 โ€“ France, regulation & the European angle

    01:00:50 โ€“ Bull Bitcoin, self-custody, and education

    01:09:15 โ€“ Daily life, hot sauce & fried chicken stories

    01:17:42 โ€“ Closing thoughts: Bitcoin or nothing

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH Gร‰Gร‰LSMR

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/gegelsmr4

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Le Bunker Bitcoin: https://lebunkerbitcoin.com

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Bitcoin Without Borders: Saidah Gomez on Global Adoption & Proof-of-Work Living

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    ๐ŸŸ  Bitcoin Conference 2026 โ€“ The worldโ€™s biggest Bitcoin event is back in Vegas!

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Bitcoin is for anyone, everywhere โ€” and the stories that prove it deserve to be told.

    Saidah, host of Ask a Bitcoiner: 21 Questions, joins us to share her Bitcoin journey, her life in Switzerland, and the grassroots initiatives bringing Bitcoin to the world โ€” from El Salvador to the Swiss Constitution movement.

    This is a deep, personal, and inspiring conversation about adoption, education, and why Bitcoin is far more than just a number on a screen.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What happens when you decide to take Bitcoin seriously and build for the community?

    We dig into Saidahโ€™s story โ€” from her Canadian roots and family influence to discovering Bitcoin through the Kaiser Report, and her journey of creating a platform that highlights the diversity of Bitcoiners worldwide.

    We talk about:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Moving to Switzerland and experiencing low time preference firsthand

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The grassroots initiative to add Bitcoin to the Swiss Constitution

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Her visit to El Salvador and seeing Bitcoin adoption beyond the headlines

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why she launched Ask a Bitcoiner: 21 Questions and how the show proves Bitcoin is truly borderless

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The importance of self-custody and creative ways to engage new users with sats

    ๐Ÿ”ธ How optimism, community, and proof-of-work mindset shape the Bitcoin journey

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:05:12 โ€“ Life in Switzerland & low time preference living

    00:15:30 โ€“ The grassroots push to add Bitcoin to the Swiss Constitution

    00:21:40 โ€“ Discovering Bitcoin through the Kaiser Report and family ties

    00:32:00 โ€“ Visiting El Salvador & the reality of grassroots Bitcoin adoption

    00:45:20 โ€“ Launching Ask a Bitcoiner: 21 Questions and its global impact

    00:50:00 โ€“ Creative ways to teach self-custody with sats

    00:55:45 โ€“ Reflections on optimism, freedom & community

    01:01:00 โ€“ Closing thoughts

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH SAIDAH

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/@SaidahGomez

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner

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    1 hr 9 min
  • From Hollywood to Bitcoin: Terence Michael Exposes the Illusion of Money & Culture

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Hollywood producer turned Bitcoiner Terence Michael joins us to explore Bitcoin through the lens of culture, media, and freedom. From producing hit shows in Los Angeles to finding truth in El Salvador, Terance shares how Bitcoin reshaped his worldview โ€” and why storytelling is the next frontier in adoption.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    In this conversation, we dive deep with Terence Michael on:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ His career as a TV/film producer and the Hollywood machine

    ๐Ÿ”ธ How Bitcoin changed his perspective on money and life

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The role of culture, narrative, and media in Bitcoin adoption

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why Hollywood ignores real financial truths

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Building sovereignty through storytelling and art

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The intersection of freedom, creativity, and Bitcoin

    This episode blends personal journey with cultural critique, showing why Bitcoin is not only about economics โ€” itโ€™s also about who controls the story.

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:04:05 โ€“ Terenceโ€™s Hollywood journey & early career in production

    00:12:30 โ€“ Cracks in the system: discovering Bitcoin

    00:20:55 โ€“ Why culture & media matter for Bitcoin adoption

    00:29:40 โ€“ The Hollywood money illusion vs. Bitcoin truth

    00:37:25 โ€“ Storytelling as sovereignty: shaping narratives

    00:46:10 โ€“ From California to El Salvador: a shift in perspective

    00:53:40 โ€“ Final thoughts: Bitcoin, art, and freedom

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH TEReNCE MICHAEL

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/ProofOfMoney

    ๐ŸŒ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006709/

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner

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    55 min
  • Privacy on Trial: Frank Corva on Tornado Cash, Roman Storm & Bitcoinโ€™s Fight for Freedom

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis:

    The Tornado Cash trial could redefine financial privacy โ€” and Bitcoiners need to pay attention.

    Frank Corva, journalist and Bitcoin advocate, joins us to unpack the Roman Storm case, the stakes for open-source code, and why the fight for privacy is far from over.

    From courtroom tension to the media narrative, from Bitcoin adoption to the ethics of money, this episode is a deep dive into the battle lines shaping our financial and technological future.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode:

    What happens when privacy tech is put on trial?

    We dig into the tense Roman Storm/Tornado Cash case, where prosecutors are painting privacy as a tool for criminals โ€” and what that means for every Bitcoiner. Frank also shares his thoughts on the White Houseโ€™s upcoming Fed Chair pick, the 2024 U.S. election landscape (Trump, Lummis, and more), Bitcoin mining narratives, and the growing global crackdown on financial freedom.

    We talk about:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The Tornado Cash trial and its impact on privacy tech

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why defending privacy is a fight for everyone

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The White Houseโ€™s fall announcement for the next Fed Chair

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Cynthia Lummis, Trump, and Bitcoin in U.S. politics

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bitcoin mining and ESG narratives โ€” myth vs reality

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Energy use, proof-of-work, and the pushback from regulators

    ๐Ÿ”ธ CBDCs, KYC, and the future of financial surveillance

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why privacy and Bitcoin adoption are inseparable

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:03:12 โ€“ Tornado Cash trial: Roman Storm in court

    00:12:05 โ€“ Privacy on trial: narratives & pushback

    00:18:50 โ€“ The White Houseโ€™s next Fed Chair pick

    00:24:40 โ€“ Bitcoin and the 2024 election: Lummis, Trump, and others

    00:31:55 โ€“ ESG myths, energy truth, and mining realities

    00:40:18 โ€“ CBDCs, KYC creep, and financial control

    00:48:10 โ€“ The global battle for privacy rights

    00:54:55 โ€“ Why Bitcoinโ€™s fight is political and cultural

    01:02:33 โ€“ Closing thoughts on freedom & adoption

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH FRANK CORVA

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter/X: https://x.com/frankcorva

    ๐Ÿ“„ Articles: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/frank-corva

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @bitcorner_official

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    59 min
  • Why Bitcoin Is the Only Real Money | Bull Bitcoin on Energy, Fiat Collapse & Financial Truth

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis

    Two of the sharpest minds at Bull Bitcoinโ€”Theo and Scienceโ€”join BitCorner to break down Bitcoin as the only real money left standing.

    From first principles to fiat delusions, this episode is a masterclass in energy, sovereignty, economics, and why Bitcoin isn't just differentโ€”itโ€™s inevitable.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode

    What happens when two educators from Bull Bitcoin take over the mic?

    You get one of the most intellectually explosive conversations we've ever had.

    In this episode, Theo and Science talk about the philosophy behind Bitcoin, the scientific truth of energy and proof-of-work, and why โ€œcryptoโ€ is a scam masquerading as innovation. They explain how fiat money broke the world, what Bitcoin fixes, and why the real battle is about time, freedom, and responsibility.

    We talk about:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why Bitcoin is scientific, and โ€œcryptoโ€ isnโ€™t

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The fiat delusion: How fake money leads to real collapse

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bitcoin, thermodynamics, and civilizational energy

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Austrian economics and Jacques Rueffโ€™s legacy

    ๐Ÿ”ธ What most people misunderstand about money

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bull Bitcoinโ€™s approach to education and onboarding

    ๐Ÿ”ธ What a sovereign Bitcoin future really looks like

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:03:20 โ€“ Who are Theo & Science? Their journey to Bitcoin

    00:08:15 โ€“ Bull Bitcoinโ€™s educational approach

    00:12:45 โ€“ Why โ€œcryptoโ€ is not scientific

    00:18:30 โ€“ The role of thermodynamics in Bitcoin

    00:25:00 โ€“ Fiat money vs monetary realism

    00:31:50 โ€“ Bitcoin and civilization: A systems-level fix

    00:39:10 โ€“ Bitcoin as time, truth, and responsibility

    00:47:15 โ€“ The ghost of Jacques Rueff

    00:54:00 โ€“ Is hyperbitcoinization already here?

    01:00:10 โ€“ Onboarding, self-custody, and user experience

    01:06:45 โ€“ Final thoughts: Why Bitcoin matters now more than ever

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH THEO, SCIENCE & BULL BITCOIN

    ๐ŸŒ Bull Bitcoin: https://app.bullbitcoin.com/

    ๐Ÿฆ Theo: https://x.com/theomogenet

    ๐Ÿฆ Science: https://x.com/science_genial

    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://flow.page/bitcorner

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: @bitcorner_official

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    56 min
  • Bitcoin, Astrology & the 2032 Turning Point | Erin Redwing on Saturn, Cycles & Sovereignty

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    ๐ŸŽฏ Episode Thesis:

    Astrology brought her to Bitcoin. Now, she's charting its future.

    Erin Redwing โ€” former astronomer, astrologer, and co-host of the Hell Money Podcast and CEO of Inscribing Atlantisโ€” joins us to decode the deeper patterns behind Bitcoinโ€™s rise and why she believes 2032 will be the ultimate make-or-break moment.

    From outer planets and civilizational cycles to Bitcoinโ€™s natal chart and the Saturn-Uranus cycle, this episode goes where most Bitcoin pods donโ€™t โ€” deep into time, myth, and the metaphysical alignment of money and meaning.

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ About the Episode:

    What if the stars could help us understand Bitcoin?

    In this episode of BitCorner, Erin Redwing shares how a life split between astronomy and astrology led her to Bitcoin during the 2020 Saturn-Jupiter conjunction. She reveals why the Age of Aquarius matters, how outer planet cycles reflect empire collapses, and what Bitcoinโ€™s 2009 Genesis block really says about the times ahead.

    We talk about:

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Her journey from astronomer to astrologer

    ๐Ÿ”ธ How astrology predicted Bitcoinโ€™s rise post-2008

    ๐Ÿ”ธ The Saturn-Uranus cycle and Bitcoinโ€™s 2032 climax

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Bukeleโ€™s Leo chart โ€” and why he mirrors Trump

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why fiat is the old myth, and Bitcoin is the new one

    ๐Ÿ”ธ How Nostr, digital sovereignty, and belief systems collide

    ๐Ÿ”ธ Why many Bitcoiners are unknowingly on a spiritual path

    This is one of our most unique conversations โ€” equal parts soul and signal.

    โฑ๏ธ TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 โ€“ Intro

    00:03:32 โ€“ From astronomy to astrology to Bitcoin

    00:07:21 โ€“ Why 2020โ€™s Saturn-Jupiter conjunction mattered

    00:12:45 โ€“ Bitcoinโ€™s natal chart and astrology of cycles

    00:18:56 โ€“ Americaโ€™s Pluto return and empire collapse

    00:24:30 โ€“ The Age of Aquarius and spiritual decentralization

    00:31:08 โ€“ Bitcoin vs fiat: Myth, morality, and meaning

    00:39:14 โ€“ Bukeleโ€™s chart and Trump comparisons

    00:46:00 โ€“ 2032: The end of the Saturn-Uranus cycle

    00:50:12 โ€“ Why astrology is for girls and macro for boys

    00:54:20 โ€“ What astrologers get right about the future

    00:58:45 โ€“ Nostr, digital detox, and reclaiming attention

    01:05:17 โ€“ Erinโ€™s vision for a hyperbitcoinized world

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH ERIN REDWING

    ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hell Money Podcast: https://hellmoneypod.com/

    ๐Ÿฆ Twitter: https://x.com/erin_redwing | Inscribing Atlantis: @InscribAtlantis

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    ๐Ÿ‘ค CONNECT WITH JUAN

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    1 hr 24 min

About BitCorner

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BitCorner is a Bitcoin podcast born in El Salvador: The Bitcoin Country podcast. Hosted by Juan, the show delivers deep, uncompromising conversations on money, sovereignty, and freedom, straightโ€ฆ