In this conversation, Thierry Aris-Ruiz, founder of AGAUIO, discusses his background in finance and commodities, the flaws of fiat currency, and the potential of Blockchain backed Gold and Silver as alternatives. He critiques the rise of digital currencies and CBDCs, warning against the dangers of totalitarianism and the loss of individual freedoms. Thierry advocates for civil disobedience and the importance of opting out of oppressive systems, emphasizing the need for private sector initiatives to create a better financial future.

KEY TAKEWAYS

• Thierry Aris-Ruiz emphasizes the historical significance of gold and silver as money.

• Fiat currency is described as a Ponzi scheme backed by promises.

• Bitcoin is viewed as a better form of fiat due to its limited supply.

• The rise of digital currencies poses risks to individual freedoms.

• Digital IDs are seen as a tool for totalitarian control.

• Civil disobedience is necessary to resist oppressive systems.

• The future of money may lie in combining gold, silver, and blockchain technology.

• Private sector initiatives can provide alternatives to failing financial systems.

• Awareness and education are crucial for financial literacy.

• The current monetary system is in a bubble and at risk of collapse.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Our guest today is Thierry Arys Ruiz the founder of AgAu.io: The Peer-to-Peer, Electronic Money System backed by Ag (Silver) and Au (Gold) in Switzerland.

Thierry has worked for major trading houses and financial institutions such as Trafigura, LUKOIL, Scotia Capital, ICAP and Credit Suisse. He is an expert speaker for topics ranging from commodity trading to finance, frontier technology, A.I and Blockchain.

GUEST LINKS:

LinkBio - https://lnk.bio/fcKu

X: https://x.com/ThierryArys

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joethierryarysruiz

Guest’s Book Recommendations:

• Principles (Ray Dalio): https://amzn.to/43z5xnK

• The Hero with a Thousand Faces: https://amzn.to/4hxpL7b

ABOUT THE HOST

Farzin Irani is a global wealth strategist with over 20+ years of cross-border experience, empowering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, and family offices to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence. His advisory work centres on wealth preservation and intergenerational resilience, ensuring decisions made today stand the test of time.

As Managing Director of Success Simplified Ltd, and a regular voice on New Zealand’s ‘Money Talks’ segment on Reality Check Radio (RCR), Farzin is known for simplifying complexity by turning economic signals and geopolitical shifts into actionable strategies for his clients.

Whether it’s on stage at financial industry events or in international boardrooms, he sparks fresh ideas and challenges groupthink, whilst guiding C-suite leaders and executives in making bespoke investment decisions and capital deployment strategies for the future - with conviction.

HOST LINKS

Find him here: https://linktr.ee/farzinirani

Business Website (Success Simplified Ltd): www.successsimplified.life

‘Money Talks’ Interviews on RCR: https://rcr.media/explore/?feature=202

Host Book Recommendations: https://successsimplified.life/media-resources/

KEYWORDS

Thierry Aris-Ruiz, AGAUIO, fiat currency, Bitcoin, gold, silver, digital currency, CBDC, totalitarianism, financial freedom, blockchain, economics, macro strategy, commodities, emerging markets, financial markets, inflation, gold, investment strategies, US economy, Switzerland, democracy

DISCLAIMER

This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or legal advice. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent the views of the host or Connecting the Dots. Guests are not compensated for their participation.