This is part two of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, the Co-Founder of Wyre Payments ⁠@sendwyre⁠ -a payments infrastructure platform providing on-ramp, security, and exchange solutions for developers building in the Bitcoin and crypto industry.

In a varied discussion full of fascinating gems, Michael shares insights into:

0:50 - Bitcoin and AI

19:00 - Bitcoin and low time preference thinking

35:15 - How has Bitcoin changed Michael?

42:12 - Satoshi didn't go the commercial route

45:50 - Media is clickbait

51:00 - What do you do if you have all the money in the world?

You can follow Michael on Twitter (@MichaelDunwort1) for his unique takes and non-stop energy. He says the "The future is watching. Make it awesome. Make it big. Make it count."

Edited by Sean Lowe.

This week's episode features Stacking Hats (known in the Bitcoin community as 'Hats'), one half of the relatable TwoBitIdiots podcast, one of Australia's leading Bitcoin-only podcasts. If you're an Aussie interested in Bitcoin and enjoy a laid back approach sprinkled with plentiful laughs, you'll love their show.

Hats is a passionate Scot with a background in statistics who is driven by fairness and would you believe it, stacking sats. We covered a range of topics in this interview from his background to why he cares about Bitcoin to orange-pilling normies. Enjoy!

Timestamps:

1:30: The origins of "Stacking Hats"

2:50: The origin story of the TwoBitIdiots podcast

07:10: Hats' Bitcoin origin story

10:30: Why Hats cares about Bitcoin

17:40: Controversial people in Bitcoin

25:00: Orange-pilling people

27:20: How to we address the volatility of Bitcoin in the developing world

35:00: Comparing yourself to you, and not others

39:45: The trojan horse for Bitcoin - sats back rewards

41:15: Risks for Bitcoin

43:00: Crypto v Bitcoin

You can follow Stacking Hats on Twitter (@StackingHats) or listen to his ramblings along with his right hand man Brendo (@BitcoinBrendo) of the @2BitIdiots podcasts. You can also check out Hats' Bitcoin education work on his website, https://bitcoin-first.com/, a great resource for newbies to learn about Bitcoin from first principles. Also, if you want to learn about how to earn bitcoin without spending a single sat visit https://bitcoin-first.com/earn.

Edited by Sean Lowe.

This is part one of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, the Co-Founder of Wyre Payments @sendwyre -a payments infrastructure platform providing on-ramp, security, and exchange solutions for developers building in the Bitcoin and crypto industry.

We discuss:

1:00 - Michael's journey into Bitcoin and establishing Wyre

10:33 - Spending or saving Bitcoin

20:00 International remittances and the velocity of working capital

35:05 - Crypto blockchains and their relationship with Wyre

47:05 - Michael's take on "crypto"

You can follow Michael on Twitter (@MichaelDunwort1) for his unique takes and non-stop energy.

Edited by Sean Lowe.

This week's special macroeconomic edition features Peter Dunworth, an institional investors with 25 years experience who runs a multi-family office and is co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser (www.thebitcoinadviser.com), an advisory service for high net worth individuals and management of their Bitcoin.

We talk major macro events over the past two months including:

And of course, the ground work for his "triple point asset" thesis that makes him one of the most bullish Bitcoin advocates around.

Chris Pavlesic is the co-founder of Coinstop, Australia's leading reseller of cold wallets and co-organiser of Bitcoin Alive, Australia's first Bitcoin-only event held in Sydney earlier this year.

Chris is a hardcore Bitcoiner that embodies the philosophy of "came for the gains, stayed for the revolution". Both Coinstop and Bitcoin Alive were created because Chris saw a problem that needed solving. He's ballsy, entrepreneurial and has officially transitioned to a Bitcoin standard (plus he hasn't looked at the Bitcoin price for over 470 days).

Chris' journey is inspiring, not just as an entrepreneur, but as a person and Bitcoiner. It was an absolute pleasure to speak to him and no doubt we'll be chatting again. This episode is dedicated to Twiggy, Chris' right hand man that passed away over a decade again - dogs are truly man's best friend.

You can follow Chris on Twitter at @lungdoge.

Timestamps:

2:20 – Chris’ journey into Bitcoin

7:00 – The origin story of ‘Coinstop’

15:25 – Bitcoin Alive, the story

21:00  - Chris’ views on ‘crypto’

43:06 – Why does Bitcoin resonate with Chris on a personal level

Ivan Makedonski is the Chief of Staff for Lightning-enabled Bitcoin company Breez, an application that provides users with a non-custodial Lightning wallet , a value for value podcast player and a point of sale interface for merchants looking to accept Bitcoin.

We talk about Ivan's journey into Bitcoin, what Breez is up to, Bitcoin's volatility and how it is being used as a medium of exchange, inflation and of course, his take on the so-called "crypto" sector.

Ivan is a passionate Bitcoiner on a mission to onboard billions and it was a delight catching up with him.

You can follow him on Twitter at nackoo2000, or otherwise go find him on NOSTR at [email protected]

Gary Larking (Twitter handle: @GazLarking) is a straight-talking Bitcoiner who has done the work and is able to articulate the why Bitcoin case to beginners better than most. His blended background of computer science and engineering has no doubt equipped Gary to develop a sound and cogent Bitcoin thesis from first principles.

He is probably one of the most under-appreciated voices in the Australian Bitcoin community and it was a pleasure talking all things value investing, Bitcoin, macro and crypto with the legend that is Gaz Larking.

Time Stamps 

1:50 Gary’s Bitcoin origin story

4:45 Gary’s mental model for investments and

13:00 The common thread among Bitcoiners

21:31 Drinking the Bitcoin Kool-Aid and the risks facing Bitcoin

27:10 The relevance of price

32: 00 Current macro conditions

37:34 Inflation experiences around the world

50:03 How crypto is different to Bitcoin

1:05 Recommended texts

JP is an experienced Bitcoiner, organiser of the Bitcoin Sydney Meet Up and co-host of the inaugural Bitcoin Alive conference held in Sydney this year. As a technologist with a deep understanding of database structures, JP offers a compelling account of his journey into Bitcoin followed by a humorous, yet articulate, take-down of 'crypto'.

JP is a man with integrity, passion and a willingness to share knowledge, not to mention a true veteran of the industry. It was an absolute delight talking to someone whose distain for sh*tcoinery exceeds even mine.

For those looking to understand the difference between Bitcoin and crypto, this episode is made for you.

1:00 JP’s entry into Bitcoin

11:05 How we are incentivised to spend and not rewarded by deferring gratification

16:30 How to explain Bitcoin to beginners, starting with “money”

24:10 Explaining volatility and how to manage it (hint DCA) 

32: 20 Distinguishing BTC from crypto

43: 20 What about blockchains?

50:00 Why ETH will never have an all-time high against BTC

Jake Woodhouse is entrepreneur and investor, as well as the host of Bitcoin with Jake. Jake came into Bitcoin from a wealth preservation perspective and talks through his journey of how over the years he shifted his asset allocation from traditional assets

Like many Bitcoiners, he came for the gains and is staying for the revolution! Jake is a legend in the making and it was a pleasure to host him.

Timestamps:

·       2:05 – Who is Jake Woodhouse?

·       3:45 – Jake encounters Michael Saylor and the penny drops

·       08:15 – Jake’s investment strategy pre-Bitcoin

·       16:23 – What is a Bitcoiner

·       23:54 – What Bitcoin means to different people

·       31:00 – Those who hold Bitcoin as a store of value vs as a medium exchange

·       37:46 – Crypto from Jake’s perspective

·       48:00 – What will thrust Bitcoin into mainstream consciousness?

·       1:02 – Where should beginners start? (Hint: with money)

Books mentioned:

-          The Fourth Turning – Neil Howe and William Strauss

-         The Sovereign Individual – James Dale Davidson and William Rees-Mogg

-         The Creature from Jekyll Island – G. Edward Griffin

Peter Dunworth is a financial advisor with Networth Advisors with 25 plus years experience in financial markets, running a multi-family office out of Sydney for high net worth individuals from around the world. He has a unique insight into the world of Bitcoin, and how it compares to all other asset classes on a risk-adjusted basis.