From Nuclear Weapons to Regenerative Agriculture: How Bitcoin Can Heal the Planet

In this episode of the Leather Lounge, host Sean Longstreet sits down with Kriss Scioneaux, founder of The Bitcoin Stewardship Initiative, for a fascinating conversation about transforming digital scarcity into ecological abundance.Kriss's journey is remarkable: from serving as a nuclear weapons technician in the U.S. Air Force for 10 years to becoming a conscientious objector, then diving deep into regenerative agriculture and permaculture. Now he's pioneering the Orange Peace Bond—a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin-backed regenerative investment instrument.What We Cover:• Kriss's transformation from military service to ecological restoration• Why traditional ESG investing is broken and how Bitcoin offers a solution• The design of the Orange Peace Bond and how it works (7-10 year bonds with 8-10% returns paid in Bitcoin)• How regenerative agriculture can create "Willy Wonka" ecosystems of abundance• Why Bitcoin's low time preference aligns perfectly with ecological restoration timelines• Real examples of watershed restoration and permaculture projects• How Bitcoin mining can integrate with regenerative agriculture• Why we're still so early in Bitcoin adoptionKey Quote: "We're trying to do for the planet what Satoshi's done for value—heal all the problems that fiat has created and incentivized."This conversation is for anyone who believes sound money should lead to a sound planet, and that Bitcoin's true potential is still unfolding.🔗 Connect with Kriss:Twitter: @SATSTOSOILWebsite: btcstewardship.orgNext Episode: Thursday 11:30am ET - Jonathan Sadlow from Signal 21 on the Stacks ecosystem00:00 Introduction to Kriss Scioneaux and His Vision04:24 From Nuclear Weapons to Regenerative Agriculture08:31 The Book That Changed Kriss' Life13:13 Going All In with the Bitcoin Stewardship Initiative17:02 Understanding Current Funding Models for Ecological Restoration19:33 The Mechanics of the Orange Peace Bond21:38 Selecting Projects for Ecological Restoration24:26 Diversity in Ecological Restoration Projects27:19 Innovative Uses of Bitcoin and Renewable Energy30:11 The Future of Bitcoin Financial Instruments30:46 A Cambrian Explosion of Bitcoin Adoption33:27 Environmental Impact and Bitcoin's Role36:49 Bitcoin Changes Consumer Behavior38:55 Bitcoiners Have A Superpower44:27 Bitcoin Stewardship and Global Impact46:30 LL Outro Season 4 Q2.mp4The Leather Lounge is your weekly dose of inspiration from the artists, founders, and innovators pushing Bitcoin forward.📲 Follow Sean Longstreet on X: @Longstreet_BTC🧠 Follow Leather Wallet on X: @LeatherBTCIf you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to follow, share it with a friend, and leave a 5-star review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts—it helps others discover the Lounge!