Last week a major hardware wallet failure shook the Bitcoin world. I sat down with BitBox embedded engineer Niklas Dusenlund to break down exactly what happened with the Coldcard vulnerability, why it happened, what it means for self-custody, and the lessons every Bitcoin holder should take away.

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This is an excerpt from my recent interview with Jeff Booth, discussing BIP-110🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstacker

Jeff Booth joined me to discuss some of the biggest tests Bitcoin is facing. Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, BIP-110, treasury companies, self-custody, AI, and why Jeff believes the rules of the game have completely changed.🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 Intro01:15 Jeff Booth’s favorite thing about Bitcoin02:25 Bitcoin Core, Knots & BIP-11014:23 Orange Juice vs. Bitcoin treasury companies19:00 MOE vs SOV23:15 Are ETFs and Wall Street a threat to Bitcoin?28:15 Deflation vs. inflation: The Price of Tomorrow thesis32:58 AI, abundance & the future of money37:31 Would Jeff change anything in The Price of Tomorrow?39:30 Why Bitcoin’s price confuses so many people44:06 Is Bitcoin the hardest money ever created?49:42 Does Bitcoin have to break free from the old system?50:34 Is AI a bubble?54:04 Is AI ultimately good or bad for Bitcoin?

A critical vulnerability has been discovered affecting certain Coldcard-generated seed phrases, and over 1,000 BTC has reportedly already been stolen.In this video, I explain what happened, who may be affected, how the attack worked in plain English, and the steps Coldcard users should take immediately to protect their Bitcoin.If you know someone who uses a Coldcard, please share this video with them. Stay safe out there.🟠 Get your Bitcoin off the exchange with BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/satstackerUse code SATSTACKER at checkout for a discount🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03APValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37

The investing industry has a secret. We’ve been taught that becoming a better investor means consuming more information: more charts, more research, more predictions, more trades. But decades of data say the exact opposite. Thankfully, the cure is surprisingly simple.📲 Try Sat Stacker free for your first month:https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 The investing virus01:13 The biggest lie in investing02:41 Investor behavior explained03:36 More information ≠ more success03:55 Do professionals do any better?05:56 Why Bitcoin punishes bad decisions06:25 The cure: 6 rules for better investing06:51 Rule #1: Stay humble. Stack sats.07:07 Rule #2: Automate everything07:49 Rule #3: Don’t outsmart yourself08:18 Rule #4: Don’t be a hero08:35 Rule #5: Check the price less09:02 Rule #6: Build your life, not your day, around Bitcoin

Most people think the biggest risk in Bitcoin is buying at the wrong time.History suggests it’s something else entirely.In this video, I break down one of the most shocking pieces of Bitcoin data I’ve ever seen: missing just a handful of Bitcoin’s best days can destroy the vast majority of your returns. 🟠 Get your Bitcoin off the exchange with BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/satstackerUse code SATSTACKER at checkout for a discount🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03APValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 The biggest Bitcoin mistake nobody talks about00:21 Mark Cuban sold his Bitcoin01:00 The real risk of trying to time Bitcoin01:32 Two investors. One critical difference.02:24 What happens if you miss just 10 days?03:00 $1,000 becomes $3.9 million03:24 Missing 10 days vs. 50 days03:38 Does this still work today?04:02 Sponsor: Why self-custody matters04:53 Missing Bitcoin’s best days in the last 2 years05:36 Which is riskier: buying a crash or selling too early?05:58 Why the best and worst days happen together06:25 Why almost nobody can time the market06:59 The 2018 example that explains everything07:54 Why conviction wins08:07 The only way to catch Bitcoin’s biggest moves

What if Bitcoin’s bull market never died? It just got delayed.After digging through the data, I think I found the real reason Bitcoin has underperformed, and it has less to do with Bitcoin than most people realize. In this video, I break down what postponed Bitcoin's bull market, the signs I’m watching for a rotation back into Bitcoin, and why I think the next move could happen faster than most expect.📲 Try Sat Stacker free for your first month:https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 Did Bitcoin’s bull market get cancelled?00:33 The delayed flight 02:04 Bitcoin’s missing bull market04:02 The attention shift04:35 Stacking smarter05:37 Is the AI trade peaking?07:22 Why Bitcoin may be undervalued08:00 What triggers the rotation back?08:18 Lyn Alden’s two key catalysts09:34 New Narrative?

Crypto is dead. And it's the best thing that could’ve happened to Bitcoin.For 15 years, Bitcoin has been unfairly lumped together with rug pulls, meme coins, celebrity scams, and VC pump-and-dump tokens. But now that crypto is imploding, Bitcoin finally has a chance to stand on its own.In this video I explain why Trump’s meme coin era may have delivered the final blow to crypto, and why that could ultimately be incredibly bullish for Bitcoin.📲 Try Sat Stacker free for your first month:https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox. Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 Crypto is dead and Trump killed it.00:39 The collapse of altcoins01:22 Trump’s crypto legacy01:50 Why 99.9% of crypto won’t survive02:33 Bitcoin’s escape from crypto03:20 Why crypto was always destined to fail04:00 How I’m stacking more sats during the crash05:00 Bitcoin is the phoenix05:15 Bitcoin ≠ crypto06:16 Trump’s Trojan horse07:08 Why Bitcoin doesn’t need crypto07:50 The dot-com bubble analogy08:17 Let crypto burn

One day you'll pick up your kids for the very last time, and you probably won't even realize it. Just like many Americans didn't realize 2019 was probably the last time it was affordable to buy a home. Many things that were once affordable in this country no longer are. Bitcoin is no different. Time is running out on the last affordable Bitcoin. 🟠 Get your Bitcoin off the exchange with BitBox: https://bitbox.swiss/satstackerUse code SATSTACKER at checkout for a discountValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstacker🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03APFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 The Last Affordable Bitcoin00:11 The story that changed how I see money01:35 The last time you pick up your child02:16 Housing quietly became unaffordable03:19 When college crossed the line04:29 The pattern behind everything04:54 The importance of self-custody05:45 Housing, college, retirement… same story06:31 The real reason everything gets expensive07:29 Why one Bitcoin will become unattainable08:00 How long it takes to stack 1 BTC08:48 Will this be the last affordable Bitcoin?09:04 Two reasons to stay optimistic10:00 Why I keep stacking sats

The greatest buying opportunities in Bitcoin history always look obvious… in hindsight. But what if we’re living through one of those moments right now?In this video, I break down the data behind buying Bitcoin after major crashes, the 200-week moving average, why a 50% drawdown has historically produced some of Bitcoin’s strongest forward returns, and why trying to perfectly time the bottom might actually hurt you in the long-term.🟠 Stack smarter with the Sat Stacker app (first month free): https://satstacker.app/satstacker📊 Strike referral — fees waived on your next $500 in trades:https://invite.strike.me/7N03AP🔐 Secure your Bitcoin with BitBox — Bitcoin-only, open source, Swiss-made.👉 http://bitbox.swiss/satstacker | Code: SATSTACKERValue 4 Value: If you enjoyed this content feel free to zap me some sats via the lightning network: [email protected] or https://coinos.io/thesatstackerFollow:https://x.com/thesatstackprimal.net/thesatstackerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@thesatstackhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4b58uoQo9Xl7RsbsbbAqAhhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-favorite-thing-about-bitcoin/id1788973938http://fountain.fm/show/YqXJoHuG6qYRBmDW1k37Chapters00:00 The greatest Bitcoin buying opportunities01:15 Bitcoin is down 50%… now what?01:24 The chart that inspired this video01:55 The biggest objection: “What if it keeps falling?”02:25 The contradiction everyone misses02:39 The 200-week moving average signal03:01 Why the 200WMA matters03:34 Does buying after a 50% crash actually work?04:04 The surprising DCA data04:32 How I stack more sats05:28 Is now a good time to buy?05:44 The long-term opportunity06:05 The question every Bitcoiner has to answer