My guest today is Samson Mow, a Bitcoin OG, entrepreneur, and the CEO of JAN3 - a company focused on accelerating Bitcoin adoption worldwide, predominantly via nation states. Samson has played a pivotal role in advising governments like El Salvador on integrating Bitcoin into their economies.

In this episode, Samson shares his insights on the progress and impact of the Aqua wallet and its growing adoption in Latin America. We talk about the importance of engaging with politicians to push Bitcoin forward and the challenges of driving meaningful change at a national level. Samson talks about Tether’s role in emerging markets, the complexities of CBDCs and national stablecoins, and why they’ll most probably fail. We also dive into market trends, the dynamics behind adoption, and the next Bitcoin bull run. From wallets to nation-state adoption, Samson brings a unique perspective on the tools and strategies shaping Bitcoin’s global impact.

Tune in for a conversation about innovation, adoption, and how Bitcoin is laying the foundation for global financial freedom.

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00:00 Coming Up… 

01:10 Welcome & Intro to Samson Mow 

01:50 Aqua Wallet’s Growth in Latin America 

06:06 Discussing Bitcoin with Politicians Around the World 

10:42 Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption Progress: Germany, Thailand, Bhutan, USA 

16:15 The Rise of CBDCs & National Stablecoins 

17:45 Why CBDCs Won’t Work

18:48 Covid Response - Example For A Failed Complex System 

24:00 National Stablecoins Will Fail & Tether Is Winning 

28:38 The Next Bitcoin Bull Run - Omega Candle Is Coming!

My guest today is Lina Seiche, a writer, cartoonist, coffee (marketing) person, and the founder of Little HODLer - an educational character created to educate about sound money. Its online store has plushies, comic books & prints, and Lina is now working on Little HODLer school text books for young children in El Salvador, about financial literacy & bitcoin. 

In this episode, Lina talks about her bold move from Germany to El Salvador and how she turned her e-commerce brand into a success story. We explore what’s happening in El Salvador right now, from its progress as a nation to the importance of teaching financial literacy to younger generations. Lina shares her thoughts on sovereignty, trusting principles of liberty and prosperity, governance and leadership. Despite global challenges, she talks about the hope and purpose she’s found in El Salvador and how President Bukele & El Salvador are setting an example for the world. We also touch on why bitcoin and self-custody are so important for financial freedom, why good coffee and good branding make a difference, and what do plushies have to do with all of that :)   Tune in for an inspiring conversation about personal responsibility, optimism, and the potential for real change.

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My guest today is Mike Peterson, the Director of “Bitcoin Beach”, a project creating a sustainable Bitcoin Economic ecosystem on the coast of El Salvador by bringing financial inclusion and opportunities to the most marginalized in the population.

In this conversation, Mike shares his journey of moving to El Salvador and his efforts to integrate Bitcoin into the local community. He discusses the challenges faced, particularly during the early days, and how these circumstances accelerated Bitcoin adoption. Mike highlights the shift in savings consciousness among the locals and the growing acceptance of Bitcoin beyond the small community of El Zonte. He also addresses the impact of tourism and the viral effect of Bitcoin initiatives in other regions. We touch on the IMF's stance on El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption and end with an invitation for others to visit and experience the transformation of El Salvador.

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My guests today are Knut Svanholm & Luke De Wolf. 

Knut is the author of many classic Bitcoin books including the famous “Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 Million”.

Luke is the co-author with Knut of Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World (see link to purchase below), and together they co-hosts the “Bitcoin Infinity Show” and publish various books.

In this episode, we discuss Knut & Luke’s journeys into Bitcoin and the concept of 'Clown World.' We explore the implications of government actions, the allure of free lunches, and the importance of personal responsibility in navigating today's economic landscape. The conversation emphasizes Bitcoin as a solution for individuals seeking to opt out of the current system and build trustworthy communities. Knut and Luke discuss the transformative potential of Bitcoin, its role in fostering trust and facilitating trade without intermediaries. We discuss the notion of legal tender, Bitcoin ownership, the future of corporations in a Bitcoin economy, and the responsibilities individuals must embrace as they navigate this new financial landscape. We end with the transient nature of stablecoins and CBDCs, and Bitcoin's potential to redistribute wealth and empower individuals.

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Knut’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm

Knut’s Nostr: https://primal.net/knut

Luke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukedewolf

Luke’s Nostr: https://primal.net/luke

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00:00 Coming Up...

01:23 Intro to Knut, Luke & "Clown World" The Book

05:07 Knut's Story

17:58 Luke's Story

26:34 Understanding Clown World and Its Implications

38:56 Solutions to Clown World: Personal Responsibility and Bitcoin

47:05 Meaning of Opting Out

51:49 Scale & Trust in Bitcoin

56:43 Legal Tender vs. Voluntarism

59:47 The Role of Bitcoin in Society

01:00:58 Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Impact of Time Theft & Taxation

01:05:58 The Pendulum of Adoption

01:09:00 Ownership vs. Possession of Bitcoin

01:11:19 Corporations & Bitcoin

01:17:24 Transitioning to a Bitcoin Standard

01:29:20 Stablecoins and CBDCs: A Transitory Phase

01:33:00 Closing Messages

I caught Eric Stacks for a mini-chat about the changes & future of monetary systems, CBDC, Bitcoin & spirituality.

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My guest today is Michelle Weekley, a courageous woman, free speech advocate and global corruption whistleblower. Michelle is the Director of Product Development at Byte Federal, one of the first bitcoin ATM companies. Previously she spent 10+ years working with tech startups in the “startup mafia” and two years in Dubai and China working in Foreign Direct Investment. 

In this episode we explore whether Data is the new oil, and how deep does global and government corruption go. We visit the intersection of politics and Bitcoin and the challenges of Bitcoin regulation. Michelle explains what’s foreign direct investment & shares her experience from working and living overseas. We discuss the impact of Covid on societal awareness, and the role of Bitcoin as a potential path to reclaiming freedom. 

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00:00 Coming Up...

02:30 Intro & Background

03:15 Background in Foreign Direct Investment and Corruption

04:13 Data Commodification and Manipulation

07:31 Self Custody with Trezor (Ad)

08:03 Michelle At The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

16:27 China's Ghost Cities, Smart Cities & 15-minute Cities

23:14 Michelle's Journey Into Bitcoin

25:40 Covid As a Wake Up Call

27:55 Challenging Beliefs and Defining Freedom

32:17 Working At Byte Federal & Bitcoin Regulatory Challenges

36:35 Bitcoin & Politics

44:00 Defending Non-KYC Bitcoin & Preserving Privacy

49:09 Promoting Freedom & In-Person Communities

My guest today is Carla, the Creator-in-Chief in a duo called thecryptoc0up1e, with her husband Walker. 

With degrees in journalism and business, Carla is a content creator, educator, and a young mum. Had someone educated her sooner, she would have spent less money on degrees, and more on Bitcoin.

In this episode Carla’s journey and talent comes to life. We talk about her upbringing in Romania and immigration process to the US, her work and the challenges she faced while building her brand. We touch on the importance of optimism, handling criticism, and the potential of decentralized platforms like Nostr. Carla emphasizes the need for creators to “just start” and be authentic in their work, while balancing between family life and professional aspirations.

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Carla’s Twitter: https://x.com/carlabitcoin 

Carla’s Nostr: https://primal.net/carla 

The Crypto Couple: https://www.youtube.com/@thecryptoc0up1e⁠

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00:00 Coming Up

01:50 Intro to Carla

06:47 The Crypto Couple

09:32 Ad Break: Self-Custody with Trezor

10:04 What's Carla's Method?

11:33 Growing Up in a Post-Communist Country

15:27 Carla's Take On Today's Reality

16:01 The Power of Optimism in Making a Difference

21:02 Harnessing Skills & Experiences

23:54 Love Hate Relationship with Content Creation

25:47 Handling Criticism, Showing Up, Consistency

28:30 Song Break: Bitcoin is Defiance

30:52 Nostr 101 inc. Monetization for Content Creators

34:48 Personal Responsibility in Bitcoin

37:05 Get To Know Carla Better

43:17 Motherhood & A Message Of Hope

47:38 Final Song: Bitcoin Waits For You

49:42 The Nostr Booth Initiative

My guests today are Mike (Muzz) Jarmuz, CEO of Thunder Funder and founder of Lightning Ventures, and Nico Moran, founder and host of Simply Bitcoin - a Bitcoin media company. We met at the end of the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference and discussed:

• Muzz and Nico’s experiences in the Bitcoin community

• Challenges of content creation under censorship vs. Nostr 

• Bitcoin evolution: a revolutionary tool for financial sovereignty vs. institutional adoption  

• IMF’s recent statement to El Salvador 

• The future of Bitcoin startups and investments

• The next Bitcoin bull run

• A call to action to take control of your financial futures through self-custody of Bitcoin

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Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com/ 

Simply Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/c/simplybitcoin 

Muzz Twitter: https://x.com/MikeJarmuz 

Muzz Nostr: npub1q3kyx6e22fg9npnmgrypu35mdkpsq9zzl3jnzty85l88404sytlstdg0vl

Nico’s Twitter: https://x.com/BITVOLT 

Nico’s Nostr: npub1gu47n7fxfm4py48jktmu6tdqcvva4e87fntynuzzf62zxnw2e7tsc6907g 

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00:00 Coming up...

01:26 Intro to Muzz & Nico

02:20 What Did You Like at Bitcoin Amsterdam?

04:32 Exploring Bitcoin Innovations and Layer 2 Technologies

07:11 Nico's Journey into Bitcoin Media

12:25 Muzz's ThunderFunder: Democratizing Bitcoin Investments

18:47 Simply Bitcoin Banned From YouTube

24:25 The Impact of Online Censorship 

29:36 The Evolution of Bitcoin: From Cypherpunk to Institutional Adoption

33:01 Bitcoin as Investment vs. Revolution: A Dual Perspective

36:50 The IMF's Fear of Bitcoin: A Case Study in El Salvador

43:40 Challenges in Bitcoin Startup Funding

45:44 Bitcoin's Cycle & Bull Run

48:03 What's Missing in the Bitcoin Media Landscape? 

52:22 Messages of Hope from Nico & Muzz

55:51 The Nostr Booth Initiative

My guest today is Daniel Prince, the author of “Choose Life” and the Host of the “Once Bitten” podcast. Daniel is an advocate for home & world schooling, freedom & bitcoin. In this conversation we question and explore many things outside the “approved” sandbox of mainstream topics. 

We touched on:

• The education system and its historical roots in social engineering

• Health, climate and food systems (amongst others) driven by economic incentives alongside mind control

• Geoengineering, cloud seeing, chemtrails, SAI, SRM

• Transitioning from fiat to Bitcoin

• Bitcoin represents a form of truth in a world of half-truths.

• Funding for educators and content creators being crucial for growth.

• Hope for the future lies in critical thinking, the power of Bitcoin and human resilience.

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Daniel’s podcast: http://www.once-bitten.com/ 

Daniel’s book: http://www.once-bitten.com/#/books 

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00:00 Coming up

01:07 Introduction

03:57 Funding educators & dev jobs in Bitcoin

12:23 Daniel's background

19:33 Daniel's journey into "choosing life"

30:06 Daniel's orange pill path 

38:19 Starting a podcast & meeting Bitcoiners

43:55 Questioning the narrative

52:08 Exposing the Covid bluff

58:28 The medical pharmaceutical agricultural complex

1:07:05 The impact of light on DNA and consciousness

1:09:37 Israel's role in global agendas

1:11:28 Geoengineering & chemtrails

1:22:57 How is the education system enslaving humanity

1:40:19 Message of hope

My guest today is Nick Hudson, the Chairman of PANDA - an organization founded in 2020 to empower society with accurate information on the science and the drivers behind recent events, enabling individuals to exercise freedom of choice and preserve human liberties. Nick is an actuary with broad international experience in finance, who has settled into a career as a private equity investor. He is a global speaker about many topics, more recently about the recent Covid pandemic.

In this conversation, we discuss the complexities surrounding the Covid narratives, management and beliefs, challenging the conventional narratives and exploring the political and media influences that shaped public perception. We discuss the implications of data manipulation, lab leak theory, treatment protocols, and the importance of decentralization and community action in addressing future crises. Nick emphasizes the need for critical thinking and a return to local solutions as a means of empowerment.

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Nick’s Twitter: https://x.com/NickHudsonCT 

PANDA’s Twitter: https://x.com/Pandata19 

PANDA’s blog: https://pandauncut.substack.com/

PANDA’s website: https://pandata.org/ 

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00:00 Coming up...

01:17 Introduction

06:12 Bitcoin self-custody with Trezor

06:51 COVID-19 was a political event

10:56 Why is "pandemic" a false construct?

17:05 Covid or a flu?

18:48 Changing medical treatment during Covid

27:42 The early days of 2020: orchestrating a pandemic

29:48 PCR tests & Mass formation

33:42 Are pandemics a known scam?

36:57 No lab leak

40:53 Delegitimizing dissident voices

49:07 Decentralized solutions & the white pill

1:01:01 Closing words