In this episode, I chat with Kent Halliburton, the CEO and co-founder of SazMining, about how Bitcoin mining can actually help the environment. We dive into his unconventional path from rooftop solar to hydro-powered Bitcoin mining, the misaligned incentives in today’s mining industry, and why mining your own Bitcoin might be the most sovereign way to stack sats.

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00:00 - Intro
00:43 - Mining to Heal the Planet: Meet Kent Halliburton
07:23 - What is SazMining? Rethinking Bitcoin Mining as a Service
13:44 - Hydro, Solar & Clean Power: Building a Green Hashrate
18:41 - The Fiat Problem in Bitcoin Mining
24:26 - Why Retail Bitcoin Mining Was “Impossible”
29:19 - Pricing, Cycles & When to Buy ASICs
34:52 - Building a High-Trust Bitcoin Business
38:07 - The Roadmap Ahead for SazMining
41:00 - Hardware Lifespans & Efficiency Limits
45:46 - What Happens After Your Miner “Dies”?
48:40 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Kent

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#Bitcoin #Mining #BTC #Sazmining #Hydro #Freedom

Roger Huang (author of Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?) joins Your Bitcoin Story at BTC Prague to break down how systems trap us — through surveillance, taxation, and the illusion of freedom. We talk about Bitcoin, China, self-custody, Nostr, and how to truly Become Unruggable.

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Topics Covered:

- Why self-custody is essential for true freedom
- The real face of China’s internet (hint: it’s not all Xi praise)
- How the state owns you — even without your consent
- The Bank Secrecy Act, the travel rule, and the erosion of privacy
- What flag theory means and how to apply it
- How Bitcoin & Nostr empower people in authoritarian regimes
- The evolution of the Bitcoin scene since 2010
- Why "taxation is theft" is more than just a meme
- How to actually build a sovereign life today

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What happens to your Bitcoin if you die tomorrow?

In this episode, Mitch Moore, founder of Strong Wealth, breaks down the crucial topic no Bitcoiner can afford to ignore: estate planning for your Bitcoin. We explore how to pass on your BTC securely, why traditional financial advice falls short in a Bitcoin world, and how Mitch rebuilt his entire wealth management firm to serve the next generation of sovereign individuals.

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🕐 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Wealth Management
03:00 Mitch's Journey into Bitcoin
05:27 Transitioning to Strong Wealth
08:26 Aligning Values in Wealth Management
11:15 Differentiating from Traditional Advisors
13:56 Estate Planning and Bitcoin
16:44 Navigating Price Volatility
19:27 Proactive Financial Planning
22:26 Investment Strategies for Bitcoiners
25:10 The Role of Real Estate in Wealth Management
31:14 The Real Estate Dilemma for Bitcoiners
37:01 Bitcoin Mining as a Real Estate Alternative
38:19 Custody Solutions: Multi-Sig vs. Single-Sig
43:30 The Future of Financial Advisors in a Bitcoin World
54:50 Estate Planning for Bitcoin Holders

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Aleksandar Svetski: The true countermeasure to communism isn’t capitalism. It’s beauty.

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Summary

In this special BTC Prague 2025 edition of Your Bitcoin Story, I sit down with Aleksandar Svetski, author of The Bushido of Bitcoin, to explore the deeper philosophical, cultural, and personal dimensions of Bitcoin.

Topics Covered

- The origin story behind The Bushido of Bitcoin
- Why responsibility and excellence matter in the age of digital money
- A preview of Svetski’s upcoming works: Metaphysics of War and Beauty and Visions of the Future
- Satlantis and Bitcoin-native culture
- The power of beauty in shaping a sovereign future

Resources & Links

📘 The Bushido of Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/Bushido-Bitcoin-Virtue-Economic-Standard/dp/B0DM9PGD57
🗺️ Satlantis: https://www.satlantis.io/place
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• Devin’s early experiences with Bitcoin and altcoins
  
  
• The evolution of government attitudes toward Bitcoin
  
  
• Why self-custody matters more than ever
  
  
• How storytelling can spread Bitcoin adoption
  
  
• Living on a Bitcoin standard and shifting spending habits
  
  
• The deeper conflict of individual sovereignty vs. centralized control
  
  

In this episode GG sits down with David Saroy, Head of Ecosystem at Alpen, to explore the cutting edge of Bitcoin scalability, ZK rollups, and the future of Bitcoin development.

We cover:

- How zero-knowledge proofs could transform Bitcoin

- The trade-offs and challenges of scaling Bitcoin without compromising decentralization

- The ethics of Bitcoin lending and why it matters

- David’s personal journey into Bitcoin

- Why humility, personal responsibility, and stacking sats still matter most

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Chapters:
00:00 Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential with Zero-Knowledge Proofs
01:58 David Saroy's Journey into Bitcoin
05:39 Understanding Zero-Knowledge Proofs
09:33 The Role of Layer 2 Solutions
11:19 Challenges Facing ZK Rollups
15:15 The Story of Alpen
18:58 Future Applications of Zero-Knowledge Proofs
24:34 Collateralizing Bitcoin: A New Financial Tool
25:38 The Ethos of Bitcoin: Money vs. Lending
26:56 Agency and Responsibility in Bitcoin Usage
28:53 Debates in the Bitcoin Community: Mempool and Sats
30:55 The Future of Bitcoin: Scaling and Development
34:51 Investing in Bitcoin Startups: Opportunities and Challenges
43:27 Advice for New Bitcoiners: Stay Humble and Stack Sats

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Bitcoin Is the Cure for Fiat Slavery | Yugocana on Self-Custody, Stoicism & Sovereignty

In this powerful episode of Your Bitcoin Story, GG sits down with Yugocana, a Bitcoin maximalist, Stoic philosopher, and freedom advocate, to explore the deeper layers of the Bitcoin protocol, self-custody, and the mindset needed for true financial sovereignty.

They dive into how Stoicism and Bitcoin intertwine, how Bitcoin empowers individuals in the fiat age, and why embracing this new standard is more than just an economic choice, it’s a spiritual and psychological revolution.

✅ We cover:

💰 Why Bitcoin is more than money — it’s a path to personal and financial freedom

🧠 The psychological shift that comes with true self-custody

🏛️ How Stoicism and Bitcoin combine to build mental and economic sovereignty

📅 Why you’re still early, and today is Day One of your Bitcoin future

🌍 The mission of Bitcoiners to fix a broken world with code, truth, and courage


🔥 Whether you're new to Bitcoin or a long-time maximalist, this episode will challenge your thinking, ground you in first principles, and remind you what this movement is really about.


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📌 Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Yugo Kana: The Stoic Bitcoiner
02:39 Yugo's Bitcoin Journey: From Skepticism to Maximalism
05:28 Understanding Bitcoin: The Philosophy of Scarcity vs. Abundance
08:42 Self-Custody: The Importance of Holding Your Own Keys
11:20 Stoicism and Bitcoin: Finding Peace in Self-Sovereignty
14:04 The Duty of Bitcoiners: Spreading the Word
17:05 Bitcoin as a Tool for Freedom and Responsibility
19:47 The Future of Bitcoin: A Parallel System to Fiat
22:45 Bitcoin's Resilience: Surviving Attacks and Censorship
25:32 The Sovereign Individual: Embracing Freedom through Bitcoin
29:30 The Duality of Bitcoin's Influence
32:06 Living on Your Own Terms
35:12 The Power of Time and Bitcoin
39:02 Embracing Abundance Over Scarcity
42:12 The Future of Bitcoin and Society
49:01 The Risks of Lending and the True Nature of Bitcoin
51:39 The Sentimental Value of Bitcoin
52:40 Bitcoin Maximalism and Government Involvement
53:38 Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Growth
55:52 E-commerce and Bitcoin: A New Frontier
59:26 The Future of Work and Bitcoin
01:04:54 Bitcoin: A Technological or Psychological Revolution?
01:09:16 Building a Better Society with Bitcoin


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#Bitcoin #Stoicism #SelfCustody #Sovereignty #FreedomMoney #Philosophy

In this episode of Your Bitcoin Story, GG is joined by Adam O'Brien, Founder & CEO of Bitcoin Well — a mission-driven, non-custodial Bitcoin exchange. They dive deep into the why behind self-custody, the dangers of custodial platforms, and why owning your keys is no longer optional if you value financial sovereignty.

From Adam's personal journey into Bitcoin to the philosophical and spiritual implications of self-custody, this episode explores the power of Bitcoin to transform how we store value, preserve time, and live more sovereign lives.

Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or already down the rabbit hole, this conversation will reinforce one truth: Not your keys, not your freedom.

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🕐 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Journey to Bitcoin Freedom
06:45 Building Bitcoin Well: A Mission for Sovereignty
12:34 The Importance of Self-Custody and Financial Freedom
19:45 Bitcoin vs. Traditional Assets: A New Paradigm
26:54 The Future of Mission-Driven Businesses
32:45 Spirituality and Bitcoin: A Deeper Connection
36:09 Bitcoin: The Next Internet
39:15 Time and Money: The Connection
44:12 Bitcoin as a Time Chain
51:43 The Future of Bitcoin: Usability and Adoption
01:00:26 Real Bitcoin vs. Paper Bitcoin

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Avoid the most common Bitcoin self-custody mistakes.

In this powerful episode, GG sits down with QnA — renowned Bitcoin educator and self-custody advocate — to explore the most common pitfalls Bitcoiners face when taking control of their coins.

🔐 Whether you're new to self-custody or refining your long-term Bitcoin storage strategy, this episode is packed with practical advice, security best practices, and expert insights into avoiding costly mistakes.

What we cover:
• The #1 mistake Bitcoiners make when securing their keys
• Why recovery testing is essential — and how to do it safely
• Pros and cons of paper, metal, and SD card backups
• Multi-signature setups: are they worth the complexity?
• Balancing security vs. usability
• Inheritance planning: passing Bitcoin on to loved ones
• The future of seedless wallets and custody innovations
• How to build a Bitcoin Dojo for secure sovereignty

🎧 GG and QnA share practical strategies for secure Bitcoin custody, recovery, and digital sovereignty — with real-world examples and hard-earned lessons.

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🕐 TIMESTAMPS
00:00 The Importance of Recovery in Bitcoin Self-Custody
07:05 Mindset Shift: From Setup to Ongoing Responsibility
10:41 Backup Methods: Paper, Metal, and SD Cards
19:07 Evaluating Backup Strategies: Trade-offs and Redundancy
26:29 The Complexity of Multi-Sig: A Cautionary Approach
30:00 Navigating Bitcoin Security Choices
33:01 Inheritance Planning for Bitcoin Holders
36:55 Balancing Security and Usability in Bitcoin
40:06 Innovations in Bitcoin Custody Solutions
44:01 The Future of Seed Phrases and Bitcoin Security
49:49 Finding Balance Between Security and Paranoia
54:04 Setting Up a Bitcoin Dojo

🎒 More Resources
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In this episode, Prince Filip Karadjordjevic joins GG to explore Bitcoin's role in restoring savings, energy freedom, and financial sovereignty. They discuss Serbia’s inflation history, the rise of Jan3, the future of Aqua Wallet, and why Nick Szabo joining the team is such a big deal.
This conversation touches on the collapse of fiat savings, the importance of energy use for prosperity, and how Bitcoin offers a path toward a sustainable, sovereign future.

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