In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards and author of the Dao of Bitcoin, for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, time, and energy.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:15 – The Inspiration Behind The Dao of Bitcoin

04:15 – Understanding Daoism

06:17 – The Creature: What Is It and What Does It Represent?

12:57 – Paradoxical Unity & Duality

16:19 – The Meaning of Wu Wei:

20:35 – Non-Intervention: The Art of Letting Things Flow

25:15 – Bitcoin as a Force of Nature

31:36 – Embracing Impermanence

33:10 – Bitcoin, Time, and Energy

48:30 – Bitcoin’s Gravity

56:28 – Humility & Compassion: What Bitcoin and Dao Teach Us

1:04:00 – Reversionism

1:14:30 – Oneness & Harmony: The Ultimate Lesson of the Da

1:17:17 – Returning to the Source

1:21:37 – Scott’s Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Journey

1:24:19 – How Daoism Transformed Scott’s Perspective

1:28:20 – Final Reflections:

Bringing It All TogetherI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I welcome Dave Collum back to the Bitcoin Matrix for his sixth appearance to break down the deep state, market manipulation, and the unraveling of America.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Investment & Market Volatility

03:30 - Historical Market Trends

08:05 - Wall Street & Bitcoin

10:50 - Michael Saylor & Leverage

13:35 - Bitcoin vs. TradFi 19:05 - Government Policies

24:35 - Politics & Markets

27:35 - Deep State & Finance 

36:50 - Banking & Global Conflicts

43:20 - Bitcoin & Energy Debate

51:35 - CBDCs & Financial Freedom

1:02:35 - Bitcoin Risks & Opportunities

1:05:20 - Bitcoin & Global Finance

1:08:05 - Financial Surveillance

1:13:35 - Politics & Finance

1:19:05 - Power Struggles in Finance

1:24:35 - Bitcoin vs. Gold

1:27:20 - Bitcoin Philosophy

1:38:20 - Future of Bitcoin Transactions

1:41:05 - Government Response to Bitcoin

1:43:50 - Bitcoin Tech Advances

1:52:05 - Lessons from Bitcoin Cycles

1:57:35 - Bitcoin & Financial Crises

2:00:20 - Wall Street vs. Bitcoin

2:03:05 - Institutional Manipulation

2:05:50 - Bitcoin’s Narrative Shift

2:08:35 - Financial Independence

2:11:20 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin

07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings

11:03 - Today’s Good Investor

12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin

15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin

17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral

18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin

24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin

29:05 - Are Cycles Over?

32:11 - Spending vs. Selling

39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin

52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission

56:15 - British Hodl’s Role

1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with wealth management expert Andy Edstrom to discuss Bitcoin’s market cycles, the challenges of holding during bull runs, and the evolving dynamics of property rights in a decentralized world.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Andy’s Background

03:59 - Reflections on Past Episodes

04:59 - LA Fires and Resilience

09:29 - Private vs. Public Solutions

14:29 - Emotional Impact of Disasters

18:29 - Property Rights and Bitcoin

22:29 - Ownership Durability Explained

25:29 - Bitcoin Market Cycles

29:29 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Potential

32:59 - Holding Bitcoin Through Bear Markets

36:29 - Selling vs. Borrowing Bitcoin

42:29 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin as Investments

46:29 - Bitcoin Price Manipulation

53:29 - Transparency in Bitcoin vs. Stocks

58:29 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin

1:03:29 - ETFs and Wealth Managers’ Role

1:09:29 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Future

01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability

01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction

03:30 - College and Career Path

05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff”

07:07 - Market Architecture

09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy

12:41 - Risk Management Insights

14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview

17:17 - Equity Market Design

19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics

23:45 - Valuation Challenges

25:20 - Indexing Impacts

27:48 - Metrics Traders Use

32:51 - Volatility and Options

39:14 - Trading Strategies

45:11 - Tax Implications

48:47 - Future of Collateral

53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics

01:01:50 - Financial Innovations

01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon

01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability

01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:34 – Cedric’s introduction

03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately

07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office

12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

14:59 – Omega candle

17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles

23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin

30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin

34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking

41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity

45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant

53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era

58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine

1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes

1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin

1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position

1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins?

1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution

1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin

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In this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:23 – Leon’s Story

05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin

08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate

11:23 – Redefining Wealth

14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate

18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value

20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value

21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System

23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral

25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate

27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land

34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings

37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency

41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money

44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard

49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base

50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained

53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral

59:56 – Volatility as a Feature

1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin

1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges

1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices

1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising

1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy

1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate?

1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility

1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison

1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles

1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin

1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy

1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin

07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings

11:03 - Today’s Good Investor

12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin

15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin

17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral

18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin

24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin

29:05 - Are Cycles Over?

32:11 - Spending vs. Selling

39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin

52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission

56:15 - British Hodl’s Role

1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy.

CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy.

In CJ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - CJ’s background

10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy

13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies

16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value

22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning

24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool

30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds

32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin 

38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin

41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve

44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds

53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology

59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential

1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money

1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation

1:07:00 - CJ’s Orange Pill Story

1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral

1:25:00 - People’s Reserve

1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve

1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy

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This episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground.

CHAPTERS :

00:00 - 1:41 - Intro 

02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona

04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam

06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation

07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives

09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters

15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable?

20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained

23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids

28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement

30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016

34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption

38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate

41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election

44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform

49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America

53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives

1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues

1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means

1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals

1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues

1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S.

1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation?

1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation

1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO

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Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show.

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