The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin Conversation

Leon Siegmund started his Bitcoin journey back in 2012 when he was active in the Austrian economics community in Germany. He brought the first Bitcoin ATM to Malta and organized Bitcoin Meetups around the world. He has a strong belief that Bitcoin has already won, and is working hard to spread this message through his website and company he founded, BitcoinNews.com. Leon is passionate about helping others learn about this amazing technology, and believes that it will change the world for the better and why you should pay attention to bitcoin worthy news. 

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss, what inspired Leon to create BitcoinNews.com, the difference between Keynesian economics and Austrian economics and whether Bitcoin will continue to be a valuable investment. 

John Light is a technical thinker and a doer. He spends much of his time thinking about improving the human condition and is excited about using innovative governance, entrepreneurship, and Bitcoin technology to achieve that end. John has worked on products for Sovryn, was previously the ZK-Rollup Research Fellow at the Human Rights Foundation, worked on community governance at the Aragon Association, was a product marketer at Abra, was a co-founder of Bitseed, and founded the Buttonwood SF cryptocurrency trading meetup. He advises startups and investors and enjoys contributing to open-source Bitcoin projects.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, which is my most technical and controversial thus far, we discuss the layer 2 Bitcoin side chain protocol RSK, validity rollups possibly being used to make miners more efficient, and working outside of the Bitcoin main chain on alternative cryptocurrencies. 

James (Jimmy) Williams is a Real Estate Valuation Specialist and Investor. He is the founder of Buy The Hood LLC, a company that focuses on revitalizing neighborhoods one block at a time. Jimmy believes Bitcoin can be an effective tool in property rights and generational wealth similar to owning real estate.  Jimmy is also a Certified Bitcoin Professional and he frequently speaks on the topic of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to his community in the Philadelphia area. 

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss, the difference between owning real estate property versus bitcoin, closing the gap on poverty through education and use of bitcoin and putting positive action in underserved communities by giving back block by block. 

Lisa Hough is the Vice President and Head of Business Development of LevelField Financial. She has a background in commodities trading and made the switch to Bitcoin in 2018. Lisa is a self-proclaimed "freedom maximalist" who is on a mission to help as many people as possible understand, buy, and secure Bitcoin through mining. She is driven by her enthusiasm for Bitcoin and the many opportunities it presents, particularly its collision with the energy industry.

In in this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss why Bitcoin is the most important thing anyone could be working on, what's at stake with CBDC's and leveling the playing field with Bitcoin education and the benefits of Bitcoin mining and how it can connect communities to huge opportunities to connect. 

As the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Unchained Capital, Dhruv Bansal is on a mission to build products that make it easier for people to use Bitcoin. He has been fascinated by Bitcoin since he first learned about it, and has spent months learning everything he can about it. Dhruv's experience as an entrepreneur and technologist makes him the perfect person to head up Unchained Capital's team of engineers. They provide a "collaborative custody" solution which offers Bitcoin holders greater security without sacrificing their sovereignty.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss securing your Bitcoin against theft, loss and coercion, Unchained Capitol pivoting from Bitcoin to Bitcoin Self Custody and the hypothesis that the multisig protocol within Bitcoin will help facilitate communication with aliens and create better understanding between species. In this hypothetical world, Bitcoin and a new alien coin would serve as a bridge between human and alien cultural reconciliation and more importantly, offer financial value for value with its distributed ledger structure.

Charlene Fadirepo had been a trailblazer in the financial services industry since she first entered it fifteen years ago. She was passionate about her work and dedicated to helping people understand the ins and outs of banking, investments, and other aspects of finance.

When Bitcoin started gaining traction, Charlene saw an opportunity to expand her knowledge base into something new and exciting. She dove headfirst into exploring this new technology and quickly became an advocate for its potential on ClubHouse in the Black Bitcoin Billionaire rooms.

As her reputation grew in the Bitcoin space, so did her profile as a speaker on financial empowerment topics. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss, the potential of Bitcoin in Africa, overcoming gender bias in the Bitcoin industry and consulting clients on strategies to invest in Bitcoin.

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You may not have heard of Thomas Fahrer, but you’ve definitely may have used his product. As the co-founder of Apollo, Fahrer has helped make it easier for people to find products they love and connect with Bitcoin companies they trust. With a focus on user experience and satisfaction, Apollo in my opinion will become one of the most popular review platforms in the world.

Fahrer didn’t always know he wanted to be an entrepreneur. In fact, he spent many years working in finance before realizing that he wanted to do something more meaningful with his life. He founded Apollo with the goal of creating a safe and trustworthy space for consumers to connect with businesses and earn Bitcoin while doing it.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss, the power of building a Bitcoin only product review company, converting over to Bitcoin as a form of better money and paying people in Bitcoin for writing reviews.

Bitcoin Holder Mickey is a true modern day Jack-of-all trades. A West Point Economics graduate, 4 year Infantry veteran and Syracuse MBA/MPA holder with an 8 figure budget to manage for the Army, his foray into Bitcoin was serendipitous - discovered through one of his Soldiers’ GPU mining scheme before the 2020 halving event. When not spending time with wife and kids or working on government projects, he enjoys learning more about Bitcoin investing macroeconomics as well sharing 'orange pill' insights to friends and family!

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss discovering Bitcoin while in the Armed Forces, Bitcoin being used as a form of national defense, and why Bitcoin is the best investment anyone can make for the next hundred years .

DISCLAIMER: **This is not financial advice. The Bitcoin Source is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. The financial advice in this podcast is purely for informational purposes only. Please seek the assistance of a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Kal Kassa is an Ethiopian Bitcoiner who writes about the failures of his local currency and works to share knowledge about Bitcoin in East Africa. He has been involved with digital currencies since 2020, and he is a firm believer in their potential to improve the lives of people in developing countries. After studying International Relations and working in Asset Management, his career led him to Bitcoin. Kal Kassa is passionate about helping others learn about Bitcoin and its benefits, and he looks forward to seeing it adopted more widely throughout East Africa.

Trey Sellers is the Vice President of Client Solutions at Unchained Capital. Unchained provides a collaborative custody platform for securing Bitcoin in the best possible way, alongside a suite of financial services for Bitcoin, such as Bitcoin-backed loans, Bitcoin IRAs, and trading capabilities. Trey has a high level of expertise in providing solutions to Bitcoiners looking to store their assets in multi signature wallets.

DISCLAIMER: **This is not financial advice. The Bitcoin Source views and content is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. The financial advice in this podcast is purely for informational purposes only. Please seek the assistance of a financial professional or fiduciary before making any investment decisions.