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In this compelling fifth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice continues his enlightening conversation with Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," exploring how taxation sparked the formation of modern nation-states including Britain, America, and France.
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🌐 Tune in to unravel how historical tax conflicts shaped the world we live in today and established the foundational principles of modern democratic governance.
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In this compelling fourth episode of Cypherpunk'd, host Matty Ice is joined once again by Dominic Frisby, author of "Daylight Robbery," to explore the profound impacts of the Black Death on tax systems and the formation of modern states.
📖 In this episode:
🌐 Tune in to unravel how history's most devastating plague led to revolutionary changes that still echo in our tax laws and economic theories today.
📚 Interested in more historical insights? Grab your copy of "Daylight Robbery" to get a deeper understanding of how taxation has shaped civilizations:
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In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, Matty and Dominic Frisby explore the fascinating untold tax stories behind the world's major religions. Discover how Muhammad's brilliant tax exemption strategy helped Islam conquer vast territories in just 30 years, why Christianity replaced pagan religions across Europe, and how taxation shaped the founding stories of Judaism.
Learn about the powerful connection between religion, taxation, and control throughout human history. From Moses leading the first tax exiles out of Egypt to Jesus being crucified for sedition against Roman tax collectors, we reveal how tax policies have often determined the fate of civilizations.
We also dive into the Magna Carta's origin as a tax rebellion that shaped constitutional democracy and how the rise and fall of empires directly correlates with their tax policies. This episode unveils the hidden economic forces driving religious conversion, revolution, and societal change.
Join us for a mind-blowing exploration of how "Death, Taxes, or Islam" became one of history's most effective conversion strategies and why understanding tax history is crucial to comprehending our world today.
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They say death and taxes are the only certainties in life—but what if taxation has always been about control rather than necessity? In this explosive second episode of The Daylight Robbery Series, Dominic Frisby exposes the shocking history of taxation, its hidden influence on civilization, and why the modern taxpayer has more in common with a medieval serf than they realize.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
🔹 How taxation existed before civilization itself—and why it's the backbone of every empire
Taxation isn’t just about funding public services—it’s about shaping behavior, controlling populations, and keeping power in the hands of the few. As we break down Chapters 3-4 of Daylight Robbery, prepare to see history in a completely new light.
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Uncover the shocking truth about taxation that schools never teach you! From window taxes that changed architecture for centuries to Hong Kong's economic miracle, this episode with Dominic Frisby, author of Daylight Robbery, reveals how the entire course of civilization has been shaped by taxation and rebellion against it.
Dominic masterfully explains the hidden power dynamics behind taxation, showing how every revolution in history has been a response to tax injustice. Learn how the "art of taxation consists of plucking the goose to obtain the most feathers with the least possible hissing" - and why there's so much hissing happening across the Western world today.
Discover how Hong Kong transformed from one of the world's poorest regions into a global economic powerhouse through radical economic freedom and minimalist government. Could this model be the answer to our modern financial woes? Could Trump and Musk be ushering in America's Hong Kong moment?
In this first installment of our Daylight Robbery series, we explore the brilliant insights from Chapters 1-2 that explain why your government is likely your most expensive lifetime purchase, how taxation creates unintended consequences, and why financial sovereignty might be the ultimate form of freedom in the digital age.
If you liked what was said in this episode, trust me—you’ll want to read what he's written. Get your copy now!
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Is the United States technically bankrupt? In this eye-opening episode of CypherPunk'd, host Matty Ice sits down with two financial heavyweights to discuss our looming sovereign debt crisis.
Lawrence Lepard, author of the new book "The Big Print," breaks down how America spent $8 trillion on Middle East wars since 2001, creating an unsustainable debt burden while veterans struggle and defense contractors profit. Meanwhile, British comedian and financial author Dominic Frisby offers a shocking comparison: if you think America's situation is bad, the UK and Western Europe are in far worse shape.
Our guests explore:
This isn't just doom and gloom—our experts discuss potential paths forward through productivity increases, deregulation, and a return to sound money principles. But will we need a crisis before meaningful change happens?
Subscribe for more hard-hitting financial insights that the mainstream media won't tell you about.
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Join Danny Condon, Chief Revenue Officer at Blockware Solutions, for an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin mining economics and what's ahead in 2025. With experience managing over 300,000 mining rigs, Danny explains key concepts every investor should understand.
Key insights:
Plus: Practical insights on getting started in mining, marketplace dynamics, and treasury management strategies from one of the industry's leading voices.
Whether you're a seasoned miner or just curious about the industry, this discussion offers valuable perspective on mining's role in Bitcoin's future.
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In this episode of CypherPunk'd, we dive into the groundbreaking world of Bitcoin DeFi with Aki Balogh, co-founder and CEO of IBTC. Learn how Aki’s team is pioneering a safer way to wrap Bitcoin, backed natively by Bitcoin’s L1 network, without relying on custodians or risky bridges. With over $140 billion lost to bridge hacks, this could be the game-changer that Bitcoin investors have been waiting for.
💡 Key topics covered:
The risks of wrapped Bitcoin and how IBTC introduces a theft-proof solution
👉 Whether you’re a crypto enthusiast, DeFi degenerate, or just curious about what’s next in Web3, this episode is packed with insights you don’t want to miss.
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In this eye-opening conversation, successful real estate entrepreneur Lucas Pinto shares his remarkable journey from Brazilian immigrant to becoming a millionaire by age 28 - without a college degree. Drawing from his experience managing over 20 properties and witnessing currency collapse firsthand, Lucas offers unique insights on:
• Why traditional education might be holding you back
Lucas breaks down his "Horse and Jockey Theory" for evaluating investment opportunities and shares candid thoughts on why most people miss opportunities in both real estate and crypto markets. Whether you're interested in real estate, cryptocurrency, or building generational wealth, this conversation provides actionable insights from someone who's done it.
Connect with Lucas on Instagram: @luke_is_winning
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Our generation is taking a stand against traditional investing and corporate greed. In this explosive interview, we dive deep into why young investors are rejecting Wall Street's game and choosing crypto instead.
Find out:
This eye-opening conversation exposes the broken financial system and shows how crypto is becoming the ultimate protest vote against Wall Street's control. Whether you're tired of being exit liquidity for VCs or fed up with government paternalism, this video explains why the next generation is choosing a different path.
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Welcome to Cypherpunk’d, where we explore the intersection of privacy, technology, and personal freedom in the digital age.
Hosted by Matty Ice, this podcast delves into the challenges posed by government surveillance and big tech’s intrusion into our lives. We bring you thought-provoking conversations with thought leaders, authors, computer scientists, Bitcoiners, entrepreneurs, and human rights activists who are at the forefront of the digital resistance.
Each episode cuts through the noise to tackle critical topics like privacy, human rights, economics, cryptography, Web 3, Bitcoin, AI, and more. Our daily roundtable discussions offer deeper insights into current events, fostering open dialogue and defending the fundamental right to privacy.
Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a privacy advocate, or simply concerned about the future of personal freedom, Cypherpunk’d is your guide to understanding and navigating the complexities of the digital world. Join us as we explore the tools and ideas that empower you to protect your privacy and secure your future.
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For inquiries, feedback, or to connect with us, feel free to reach out at [email protected]

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