The Bitcoin Source: A Bitcoin Conversation

Knut Svanholm is a Bitcoin author, educator, and armchair philosopher. His first book, Bitcoin: Sovereignty through mathematics, is considered to be one of the classics in the space and is a recommended read on the subject on many educational sites, including MicroStrategy's Bitcoin site hope.com. He is also known for coining the meme (and penning the book) Everything divided by 21 million.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss his book Everything divided by 21 million, the importance of low time preference, society changing under the Bitcoin Standard and the idea of Bitcoin bringing out the best in people. 

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.

Brian De Mint is an author, martial artist, and entrepreneur. His book Bitcoin Evangelism is a tremendous resource for those that are interested in learning about Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a new digital currency that is shaking up the finance world. Brian believes that both Bitcoin and the decentralization it provides will fundamentally transform society for the better. Decentralizing education is a passion Brian is invested in and understanding Bitcoin is one big step in making that process a reality.   

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss his book Bitcoin Evangelism, Finding his way out of alternative cryptocurrencies into Bitcoin, Why is decentralization so important for our society and what makes Bitcoin superior over other cryptocurrencies.

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.

Davinci Jeremie is a senior software developer and CEO of Davinci Codes. He is also the Founder of Pandora´s Wallet and an early Bitcoin adopter. A famous Bitcoin enthusiast he earned his popularity in recent years when the video of him advising to “just buy $1 worth of Bitcoin” went viral.

Jeremie has always been interested in new technologies, and he started working with computers in the early 1990s. In 2011, he got into Bitcoin when it was just starting to become popular, and he has been an avid believer in its potential ever since. He is excited about the future of blockchain technology and its ability to change the world for the better.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss capturing underpriced attention via early Bitcoin evangelism, how Bitcoin made him a multi-millionaire and the trap the financial system creates before new technology like Bitcoin formed an escape hatch.

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.

Ian Gaines is the Director of Communications at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Ian Specializes in Digital Asset Education & Public Policy Strategy but also splits his time as Head of Media Operations for Black Bitcoin Billionaire. An Alumni of The University of Chicago, Ian is a powerhouse in the public policy realm, and it is only fitting formulating policy around Bitcoin would be his next endeavor. 

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin policy on Capital Hill, Bitcoin closing the wealth gap for the disenfranchised, and dispelling fear, uncertainty, and doubt regarding Bitcoin and its political and financial benefits. 

Hermann Vivier wears several hats, such as Bitcoin HODLer, Husband, and South African small business owner, but he is known for being the founder of Surfer Kids, BitcoinEkasi, and UnravelSurf. What drew my attention as a bitcoiner was the Surfer Kids Non-Profit. Hermann teaches local youth to surf in one of the poorest areas in the country of South Africa and utilizes Bitcoin to create a circular economy built on sound money. 

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss how surfing has changed his life, using Bitcoin to empower a poor community through the Lightning Network and creating a positive outlet for the local youths through surfing and Bitcoin knowledge.  

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.

Jeremy Garcia is the Founder of Satoshi’s Journal. Jeremy has worked for the federal government for 15+ years as a Civil/Agriculture Engineer. He wrote eight articles for Bitcoin Magazine and decided to start his own Bitcoin publication. He thought there was a need for a different Bitcoin publication in the form of promoting pleb stories, world-centric news, creative writing, art, pleb businesses, and compensation for content creators. It was through these ambitions that Satoshi’s Journal was born. He hopes to continue to grow the publication into one of the premier destinations for Bitcoin news and analysis.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the inspiration behind Satoshi’s Journal, Building a Bitcoin Village in Nigeria, and why all Bitcoin media publications should pay contributors in Bitcoin.

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.

Joe Consorti is a market analyst, educator and investor at The Bitcoin layer who works with Nik Bahtia. Consorti has said that he believes that the time value of the Lightning Network will help to improve the scalability of Bitcoin. Consorti is a strong believer in the potential of Bitcoin and is working to help make it a success through analysis and research.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Lightning Network banks, taking out collateralized Bitcoin loans and the benefits of Bitcoin research and analysis.

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.

Heritage Falodun is the CEO and Founder of Digioats, a Nigerian Bitcoin educational platform. He is a technology professional, Bitcoin Educator, Analyst and Consultant from Nigeria. He has developed and implemented lots of algorithms for firms. His experience as a technology professional equipped him with the skills needed to understand Bitcoin and the blockchain technology. As a Bitcoin Educator, he has taught people from all over the world about Bitcoin and how to use it. He is also a Bitcoin Analyst and Consultant, providing analysis and consulting services to businesses and individuals interested in Bitcoin. In addition to his work in the Bitcoin space, Heritage is also an active member of the Nigerian tech community.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the impact inflation has on Nigeria adopting Bitcoin, the Digioats teaching Africans about Bitcoin and speaking at the Africa Bitcoin Conference.

Mark Goodwin is a Bitcoin-only artist based in the Bay Area. He is the creator of The Pin Project, a project that allows people to purchase Bitcoin pins, and co-founder of the Art Banc, an organization that provides Bitcoin-based loans to artists. He has been featured in VICE, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, The Takeout, The Fix, among others. Goodwin's Bitcoin-only philosophy is based on the belief that Bitcoin is the only true form of money. In doing so, Goodwin hopes to promote the use of Bitcoin as a spending currency and help people understand the benefits of Bitcoin as an investment. 

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin creating a free market, Bitcoin changing the perception of financial freedom , and why is Bitcoin a better option for privacy than Ethereum.

Gary Leland is a Bitcoin podcasting pioneer and the co-founder of Bit Block Boom!, the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency conference. He's been involved in Bitcoin since 2017.  In addition to his work in the Bitcoin space, Gary is also a successful serial entrepreneur, having founded or co-founded several companies in a variety of industries and was inducted into The Academy Of Podcasters Hall Of Fame. He currently resides in Texas with his wife and three children.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the biggest obstacles the Boomer generation faces understanding Bitcoin, the inspiration behind the Bit Block Boom! conference, and why retirees should invest their social security into Bitcoin.

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.