Joe Nakamoto

Getting paid to keep Bitcoin computers switched OFF? Flexionics CEO Bipin Patel explains how his Swedish operation earns revenue from balancing the electricity grid—and switches on to absorb excess power.Recorded as part of my research into Bitcoin grid mining in Sweden, this conversation explores renewable energy, batteries, the Swedish tax dispute, and whether the business could survive a Bitcoin crash.Terminology note: when Bipin casually calls Flexionics’ activity “mining”, he means hashing—providing computing power—not solo mining or constructing blocks.CHAPTERS0:00 Highlights0:40 Introduction & an important clarification2:22 Why Sweden?4:09 The first tax audit & Bitcoin crash8:16 Why the business is so difficult10:26 From finance to Flexionics CEO13:32 Bitcoin, renewable energy & AI data centres19:22 The pivot from Bitcoin to energy22:06 Grid frequency & preventing blackouts23:17 Making ASICs respond in seconds26:03 Getting paid to consume excess electricity27:57 Switched off until the grid needs power32:00 11,245 grid activations33:31 Negative electricity prices explained36:39 Hashing vs solo mining: who constructs blocks?45:40 Can Flexionics choose Bitcoin transactions?46:47 Why not use batteries instead?52:53 What is the grid actually buying?53:53 Bipin explains the Swedish tax dispute56:39 Costs, profitability & the need to scale1:00:04 The $10 million expansion & funding challenge1:03:33 Could the business survive Bitcoin at $10K?1:05:25 My “evil thought” about Bitcoin’s future1:07:10 Bringing electricity to rural communities1:08:42 Why the industry struggles with its reputation1:12:00 Bitcoin in ten yearsFull documentary: https://youtu.be/QZlzYKmjnvgSupport my work and help spread Bitcoin education:⚡ Send Bitcoin over Lightning: https://pay.blink.sv/joen⛏️ On-chain Bitcoin: bc1qks2dewzjk94gqk29f6yej0frjxgt6yl00rfxh9━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━⚡ MY BITCOIN TOOLKIT — DISCOUNTS BELOW ⚡All the gear and services I actually use. Code CHEERSJOE works on most.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━🔐 SECURE ITBlockstream Jade — open source, airgapped hardware wallethttps://oshi.link/ref/9ZYN69/r5NW5yqWE6Code: CHEERSJOE⛏️ MINE ITBitaxe (Power Mining) — fight mining centralisation from your deskhttps://shop.powermining.io/products/bitaxe-gamma?ref=cheersjoeCode: CHEERSJOE🔥 Heatbit — a heater that mines Bitcoin. Yes, really.https://heatbit.com/?ref=cheersjoeCode: cheersjoe🛒 SPEND ITBitrefill — pay for everyday stuff with Bitcoinhttps://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=cheersjoecode: cheersjoeFreedomia — spend Bitcoin & Lightning on a Visa card / Android Payhttps://www.freedomia.io/a/cheersjoeShopinBit — buy almost anything with Bitcoinhttps://shopinbit.comCode: CHEERSJOE🏦 BANK ITLedn — Bitcoin-backed loans. Get fiat without selling your stack.https://platform.ledn.io/join/cheersjoeXapo Bank — earn up to $500 in Bitcoin when you joinhttps://xapobank.com/en/membership?ref=LEL-JCA-PACode: LEL-JCA-PA🍑 BUY IT PRIVATELYPeach — no-KYC Bitcoin buys and sellshttps://peachbitcoin.com/referral?code=CHEERSJOECode: CHEERSJOE•Follow Me•⭐ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joenakamoto_⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joenakamoto_/⭐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JoeNakamoto⭐ Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamoto⭐ Website: https://joenakamoto.comFor any comments or business, MC or hosting enquiries, please write to [email protected]*Learn More About Bitcoin*📚 Dive into Bitcoin education with Plan B Network.Visit: https://planb.academy/?source=JOENAKAMOTOPlan B Network offers world-class tools and free educational resources to help individuals and communities regain their financial sovereignty. Start your Bitcoin journey today with thousands of hours of content! 🍊💊Please note, NONE OF MY CONTENT CONSTITUTES FINANCIAL ADVICE.

El Salvador made history by adopting Bitcoin as legal tender, but is it truly being used? In this video, I speak with Evelyn and Gerardo from Bitcoin Berlin, a growing Bitcoin community in Berlin, El Salvador, to find out.

🔍 In this video:

✅ How did Berlin become a Bitcoin hub?

✅ What do locals really think about Bitcoin?

✅ Why does El Salvador need more Bitcoin economies?

✅ How does the recent IMF deal impact Bitcoin adoption?

🏡 Berlin vs. Bitcoin Beach – which is the real Bitcoin city?

💬 What do you think? Is Bitcoin still the future of El Salvador? Let me know in the comments!

00:00 - Intro

02:09 - How did you become Bitcoiners?

05:26 - What is financial literacy like in El Salvador?

07:20 - How did you decide to set up a Bitcoin circular economy in Berlin?

08:47 - What was your experience visiting Bitcoin Beach?

09:36 - Why did you choose Berlin over other places in El Salvador?

13:07 - What is life like in Berlin?

16:08 - What are the people of Berlin like?

21:21 - Why does El Salvador need more Bitcoin circular economies?

28:39 - If Bitcoin is legal tender, why isn’t everyone using it?

31:10 - Shouldn’t the government be responsible for Bitcoin education?

41:27 - What does the IMF’s recent decision mean for Bitcoin in El Salvador?

46:35 - Is this the beginning of the end for Bitcoin in El Salvador?

53:18 - How was this Bitcoin community center in Berlin funded?

57:23 - How does the local community use this space?

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Julian Figueroa (@GetBasedTV) joins me to talk about Bitcoin, building a media brand, creator burnout, sovereignty, and much more. We dive into the challenges of orange-pilling, YouTube’s algorithm, and Julian’s most powerful pieces of content.

Julian's links:

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Julian ate bugs for 30 days: https://youtu.be/AOKWztgeVk8

Getbased tv video about the FED: https://youtu.be/Zw9rg8PU0W8?si=ugkiyhxsHFLpkf8n

Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro

00:03:45 – Trick to Content Creation and YouTube Shorts

00:05:55 – Did IMF kill the El Salvador experiment - Bitcoin Country - Moving there

00:09:45 – Bitcoin Youtube compared to other Niches - Bitcoin Followers

00:12:05 – Types of Bitcoiners - Same Culture - Myers-Briggs Test

00:15:08 – Youtube Analytics - Click-through rate - Mobile vs TV viewers

00:17:59 – How to Orange pill viewers?

00:22:05 – What Bitcoiners Want

00:23:39 – Self-Sovereign

00:28:25 – Growing up in British Columbia

00:33:01 – Urban vs Rural

00:35:25 – Lightning Round - Price prediction

00:39:10 – Joe and Creator Burnout - Bitcoin Stories - Content development

00:43:50 – Youtube owns the community, Get Based Team

00:48:27 – Dealing with Criticism and Trolling

00:53:35 – Journalism integrity and mistakes

00:57:15 – Ripple and Greenpeace $5 million Anti-Bitcoin campaign

00:59:45 – Going to Crypto Conference - Ordinals

01:02:00 – 2nd YouTube Channel - Crypto Journalism

01:06:33 – LLM and AI - Free Market Journalism

01:08:25 – Nostr and Value for Value

01:09:40 – Julian's most proud piece of content

01:14:05 – Sharing Knowledge and Open Source

🌍⚡ In Nairobi’s Kibera, Bitcoin is opening new opportunities for those excluded from traditional finance.

I spoke with @OKIN_17 about how Bitcoin is making a difference in the community—tackling financial exclusion, currency devaluation, and energy waste in emerging markets.

Support my work and help spread Bitcoin education:⚡ Send Bitcoin over Lightning: https://pay.blink.sv/joen⛏️ On-chain Bitcoin: bc1qu0k0fgc3n2r96r7ww6r65zxkqmr68da833s39eLearn More About Bitcoin📚 Dive into Bitcoin education with Plan B Network.Visit: https://planb.network/Plan B Network offers world-class tools and free educational resources to help individuals and communities regain their financial sovereignty. Start your Bitcoin journey today with thousands of hours of content! 🍊💊Curious About Buying Bitcoin?🪙 Meet my sponsor, CoinCorner, a trusted Bitcoin company operating for over 10 years.Visit: https://www.coincorner.com/Check out my video from the Isle of Man to learn more about their team and their mission.Remember: Not your keys, not your coins.Secure Your Bitcoin🔒 Need a reliable hardware wallet? Check out Bitkey: https://bitkey.pxf.io/cheersjoeTravel with Bitcoin or Crypto✈️ Book flights, hotels, and more with Bitcoin or crypto on Travala: https://travala.sjv.io/cheersjoeHeat Your Home with a Bitcoin Miner!Yes, it’s a thing! Check out HeatBit: https://heatbit.com/?ref=cheersjoeUse code cheersjoe for a discount.•Live Off Bitcoin•🛒 Pay for everyday items with Bitcoin on Bitrefill: https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=c...•Meet Fellow Bitcoiners•🍊💊 Connect with the Bitcoin community on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/o...•Follow Me•⭐ TikTok:   / joenakamoto_  ⭐ Instagram:   / joenakamoto_  ⭐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JoeNakamoto⭐ Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamoto⭐ Website: https://joenakamoto.com•Videos You’ll Love•🎥 He Sold EVERYTHING To Go OFF-GRID:    • He Sold EVERYTHING To Go OFF-GRID  🎥 Life on Britain's Remote BITCOIN Island (NO CASH!):    • Life on Britain's Remote BITCOIN Isla...  🎥 Germany's $3 Billion Bitcoin Mistake:    • Germany's $3 Billion Mistake—Is it To...  ⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.*•Do what you love and save in Bitcoin!• 🧡

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: "Not Anti-El Salvador!"—Kicking Off in Sovereignty Studios
01:43 - Who’s John? My First Bitcoin Founder and IMF Foe Since 19
03:10 - Why Hate the IMF? September 11th Sparks a Teen’s Activist Fire
05:46 - 9/11 to IMF: Linking Disempowerment to Hidden Global Control
10:00 - Bitcoin: Flipping the Script on IMF Power with Sovereignty
11:30 - Why El Salvador? Bitcoin’s Legal Tender Leap in 2021 Calls John
13:55 - Family Ties: John’s Salvadoran Roots and Bitcoin Boom Dreams
15:18 - IMF Strikes Back: $1.4B Deal Bends Bukele, Tweaks Bitcoin Law
18:10 - Self-Censorship: Bitcoiners Mute as John Speaks Out
22:00 - Law Tweaks: Tiny Shift, Huge IMF Strings Until 2029
28:10 - Bukele: Genius or Hypocrite? IMF’s Game Can’t Be Beat, Says John
33:40 - Bitcoin’s Fault? Slow Adoption—3 of 27 Shops Take Sats
40:20 - Lightning Round: Pizza, Education, and “One Day” Memes
42:09 - Local Vibes: Mixed Feelings—Pivot or Just a Bump?
46:56 - Global Lessons: Politicians Grift, Real Change is Grassroots
48:38 - Funding Fears: Will Bitcoin Be Co-opted Like Journalism?
55:34 - Wrap-Up: “** the IMF!”—Save in Bitcoin, Back My First Bitcoin**

*Thank You for Watching!*Support my work and help spread Bitcoin education:⚡ Send Bitcoin over Lightning: https://pay.blink.sv/joen⛏️ On-chain Bitcoin: bc1qu0k0fgc3n2r96r7ww6r65zxkqmr68da833s39e*Learn More About Bitcoin*📚 Dive into Bitcoin education with Plan B Network.Visit: https://planb.network/Plan B Network offers world-class tools and free educational resources to help individuals and communities regain their financial sovereignty. Start your Bitcoin journey today with thousands of hours of content! 🍊💊Curious About Buying Bitcoin?🪙 Meet my sponsor, CoinCorner, a trusted Bitcoin company operating for over 10 years.Visit: https://www.coincorner.com/Check out my video from the Isle of Man to learn more about their team and their mission.Remember: Not your keys, not your coins.*Secure Your Bitcoin*🔒 Need a reliable hardware wallet? Check out Bitkey: https://bitkey.pxf.io/cheersjoe*Travel with Bitcoin or Crypto*✈️ Book flights, hotels, and more with Bitcoin or crypto on Travala: https://travala.sjv.io/cheersjoe*Heat Your Home with a Bitcoin Miner!*Yes, it’s a thing! Check out HeatBit: https://heatbit.com/?ref=cheersjoeUse code *cheersjoe* for a discount.•Live Off Bitcoin•🛒 Pay for everyday items with Bitcoin on Bitrefill: https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=cheersjoe•Meet Fellow Bitcoiners•🍊💊 Connect with the Bitcoin community on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/joe-nakamoto•Follow Me•⭐ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joenakamoto_⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joenakamoto_/⭐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JoeNakamoto⭐ Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamoto⭐ Website: https://joenakamoto.com•Videos You’ll Love•🎥 He Sold EVERYTHING To Go OFF-GRID: https://youtu.be/V_PNiqIOjVA🎥 Life on Britain's Remote BITCOIN Island (NO CASH!): https://youtu.be/jHHpPu_YvX0🎥 Germany's $3 Billion Bitcoin Mistake: https://youtu.be/eGQ9VNIDBkY⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.*•Do what you love and save in Bitcoin!• 🧡

Yo! I love Tando. Here's all about the app that's transforming Bitcoin in Kenya and East Africa.This podcast features an interview with Sabina and Jason, co-founders of Tando, a Kenyan Bitcoin app. Tando leverages M-Pesa, Kenya’s ubiquitous mobile money platform, to allow users to seamlessly spend Bitcoin for everyday purchases. The interview explores the Kenyan Bitcoin community, the role of women in Bitcoin adoption (highlighted by Bitcoin Dada), the challenges of introducing Bitcoin to a population familiar with scams, and the rapid growth and potential of Tando. The founders discuss their monetisation strategy, future plans for expansion, and the unique opportunities Bitcoin presents in Africa.Timestamps & Chapters:0:00 Bitcoin’s Opportunity for Africa & Kenya Day0:36 Introducing Tando: Bitcoin for Everyday Life2:09 Bitcoin Dada & Women’s Financial Empowerment5:18 How M-Pesa Transformed Kenya’s Payments8:32 Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Independence10:18 The Growing Bitcoin Community in Kenya11:55 Tando’s Vision & How It Works14:54 Tando’s Launch & Explosive Growth19:19 How Tando Connects Bitcoin & M-Pesa22:02 Can Tando Survive a Bear Market?24:01 Spending Bitcoin in Kenya: A Real-World Test27:40 Bitcoin Adoption vs. Merchant Onboarding30:11 The Proof of Spend Concept37:39 Does Tando Prevent Bitcoin Merchant Adoption?42:00 Lightning Round: Fun Questions & Predictions46:09 The Future of Bitcoin in Kenya & Tando49:21 Common Bitcoin Criticisms in Kenya52:12 Why Tando Matters & Final Thoughts57:08 Where to Follow Tando & Closing RemarksSupport my work and help spread Bitcoin education:⚡ Send Bitcoin over Lightning: https://pay.blink.sv/joen⛏️ On-chain Bitcoin: bc1qu0k0fgc3n2r96r7ww6r65zxkqmr68da833s39e*Learn More About Bitcoin*📚 Dive into Bitcoin education with Plan B Network.Visit: https://planb.network/Plan B Network offers world-class tools and free educational resources to help individuals and communities regain their financial sovereignty. Start your Bitcoin journey today with thousands of hours of content! 🍊💊Curious About Buying Bitcoin?🪙 Meet my sponsor, CoinCorner, a trusted Bitcoin company operating for over 10 years.Visit: https://www.coincorner.com/Check out my video from the Isle of Man to learn more about their team and their mission.Remember: Not your keys, not your coins.*Secure Your Bitcoin*🔒 Need a reliable hardware wallet? Check out Bitkey: https://bitkey.pxf.io/cheersjoe*Travel with Bitcoin or Crypto*✈️ Book flights, hotels, and more with Bitcoin or crypto on Travala: https://travala.sjv.io/cheersjoe*Heat Your Home with a Bitcoin Miner!*Yes, it’s a thing! Check out HeatBit: https://heatbit.com/?ref=cheersjoeUse code *cheersjoe* for a discount.•Live Off Bitcoin•🛒 Pay for everyday items with Bitcoin on Bitrefill: https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=cheersjoe•Meet Fellow Bitcoiners•🍊💊 Connect with the Bitcoin community on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/joe-nakamoto•Follow Me•⭐ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joenakamoto_⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joenakamoto_/⭐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JoeNakamoto⭐ Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamoto⭐ Website: https://joenakamoto.com•Videos You’ll Love•🎥 He Sold EVERYTHING To Go OFF-GRID: https://youtu.be/V_PNiqIOjVA🎥 Life on Britain's Remote BITCOIN Island (NO CASH!): https://youtu.be/jHHpPu_YvX0🎥 Germany's $3 Billion Bitcoin Mistake: https://youtu.be/eGQ9VNIDBkY⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.*•Do what you love and save in Bitcoin!• 🧡

🚨 BIG changes for Bitcoin in El Salvador! 🚨

The IMF just approved a new $1.4 loan for El Salvador—but at what cost?

Bitcoin’s legal tender status has been repealed, raising major questions about the future of Bitcoin adoption in the country.

I sat down with Mike Peterson, co-founder of Bitcoin Beach, in his wonderful studio in El Zonte, where it all began.

We discuss:

🔹 What the IMF deal really means for Bitcoin in El Salvador

🔹 Are Bitcoin circular economies thriing?

🔹 The impact of gentrification in areas such as Bitcoin Beach & rising real estate prices

🔹 Why Tether plays such a big role in El Salvador and where Tether could go next

🔹 Bitcoiners' changing perception of Bitcoin Country.

Is this the beginning of a shift away from Bitcoin in El Salvador?

Huge thanks to Mike for his studio and his time. Please follow his podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveFromBitcoinBeachSupport my work and help spread Bitcoin education:⚡ Send Bitcoin over Lightning: https://pay.blink.sv/joen⛏️ On-chain Bitcoin: bc1qu0k0fgc3n2r96r7ww6r65zxkqmr68da833s39e*Learn More About Bitcoin*📚 Dive into Bitcoin education with Plan B Network.Visit: https://planb.network/Plan B Network offers world-class tools and free educational resources to help individuals and communities regain their financial sovereignty. Start your Bitcoin journey today with thousands of hours of content! 🍊💊Curious About Buying Bitcoin?🪙 Meet my sponsor, CoinCorner, a trusted Bitcoin company operating for over 10 years.Visit: https://www.coincorner.com/Check out my video from the Isle of Man to learn more about their team and their mission.Remember: Not your keys, not your coins.*Secure Your Bitcoin*🔒 Need a reliable hardware wallet? Check out Bitkey: https://bitkey.pxf.io/cheersjoe*Travel with Bitcoin or Crypto*✈️ Book flights, hotels, and more with Bitcoin or crypto on Travala: https://travala.sjv.io/cheersjoe*Heat Your Home with a Bitcoin Miner!*Yes, it’s a thing! Check out HeatBit: https://heatbit.com/?ref=cheersjoeUse code *cheersjoe* for a discount.•Live Off Bitcoin•🛒 Pay for everyday items with Bitcoin on Bitrefill: https://www.bitrefill.com/buy/?code=cheersjoe•Meet Fellow Bitcoiners•🍊💊 Connect with the Bitcoin community on the Orange Pill App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/joe-nakamoto•Follow Me•⭐ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joenakamoto_⭐ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joenakamoto_/⭐ Twitter/X: https://x.com/JoeNakamoto⭐ Nostr: https://primal.net/joenakamoto⭐ Website: https://joenakamoto.com•Videos You’ll Love•🎥 He Sold EVERYTHING To Go OFF-GRID: https://youtu.be/V_PNiqIOjVA🎥 Life on Britain's Remote BITCOIN Island (NO CASH!): https://youtu.be/jHHpPu_YvX0🎥 Germany's $3 Billion Bitcoin Mistake: https://youtu.be/eGQ9VNIDBkY⚠️ Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.*•Do what you love and save in Bitcoin!• 🧡

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Join Bitcoin educator Giacomo Zucco and host Joe Nakamoto as they dive into the world of crypto scams, Bitcoin fundamentals, and the evolution of blockchain hype. From ICOs to Layer 2 narratives, discover how to spot red flags and why Bitcoin education matters more than ever.

In this engaging interview, I sit down with Jimmy Kostro, co-founder of Bitcoin Chiang Mai, to discuss his journey into Bitcoin, empowering hill tribes, and building a thriving Bitcoin community in Thailand.

We explore:

📍 Filmed in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

✨ Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Discovering Bitcoin
8:30 Bitcoin Chiang Mai
16:20 Hill Tribes and Financial Education
24:40 Bitcoin Mining Projects
33:30 Building Trust in Disadvantaged Communities
43:00 Challenges of Bitcoin Adoption in Thailand
52:40 Creating a Bitcoin Learning Center
1:10:00 Future Vision
1:20:00 Closing Reflections