In the bitcoin space we often discuss the many insidious impacts of being on a 'fiat' money standard. We also look to previous periods in which societies used 'sound money', to see what elements of culture, art, business etc. might have been impacted by the difference in monetary standard. As bitcoin develops, it's becoming clear that the change in time preference that it inspires in many (a changed relationship to time and work), is causing a re-emergence of appreciation for high-quality, highl...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Nik Bhatia is the author of the new book 'Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars, to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies'. In the book, Nik explores the history of our current financial system, and details the various layers which comprise it. He then analyzes bitcoin through a 'layered money' lens, and makes the case for why he believes it will evolve in to the future reserve currency of the world. As this is Nik's first book, I thought it would be interesting to discuss his writing exper...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this podcast, I speak with an anonymous bitcoin hardware tinkerer, who has designed an easy to build and use bitcoin transaction signing device, using generic parts, a 3D-printed enclosure, and some open-source software. Such projects make it easier for individuals to build their own means of interacting with the bitcoin network, further enhancing their security and sovereignty, which is what this is all about! Enjoy! -- More from SeedSigner: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SeedSigner WEBSITE: h...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Michael Krieger is the creator and editor of the financial, economic, political and cultural blog, libertyblitzkrieg.com. He is also a long-time proponent of bitcoin. Michael has been highly critical of policy measures enacted during the pandemic, and has been vocal in expressing his concern regarding potential future measures that further impinge on individual rights and freedoms. He has also recently come to appreciate the 'bitcoin pleb culture', and will be collaborating with a group of passi...
Apr 14, 2021•2 hr 34 min
I first came across Dylan on twitter, where I had been enjoying his takes on bitcoin, economics, sovereignty, politics and related topics. This led me to reading some of his work which had been published on his blog, as well as by Bitcoin Magazine. I later found out that he was only 20 years old, and I was fairly blown away by the sophistication of his perspective on bitcoin, and his maturity and understanding of things more broadly. Dylan seems to have always been a bright kid, but there is no ...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Fiat money has created distorted incentives, and been the cause of a great many imbalances, and destructive trends economically, socially, and even spiritually. Understanding this relationship, and the many insidious ways in which the effects of fiat money manifest themselves, does however take some time to see clearly. The food industry, and in particular, sustainable, regenerative, family-led farming, is a particularly tragic casualty of our degrading and unfair system of money. In this episod...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 56 min
People who have fallen down the 'bitcoin rabbit-hole' often report dramatic changes to their thinking and perspective as a result of doing so, which leads to a variety of positive changes in their habits, behaviours, and lives generally. It is such a common phenomenon, that it doesn't appear to receive that much attention amongst bitcoiners, despite how peculiar a phenomenon it is. I happen to think that this is the MOST interesting aspect of bitcoin, because after all, what else is there other ...
Apr 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min
The best way to establish greater sovereignty, privacy and freedom in life is not to ask for it, but to engage the tools that make it possible. This series explores the people and companies that are developing those tools, and explaining how they can be used to establish greater sovereignty in your life. Start9 Labs has developed a product called 'The Embassy', which is 'an elegant, plug-and-play personal server for running self-hosted software. It sits quietly on your shelf, running all day and...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 49 min
My original guest today had to cancel, so I reached into the Twitterverse to see if anyone wanted to jump in for an impromptu chat. Thankfully, Austin Storms, Director of Engineering and Product for Great American Mining, volunteered himself! Over the last few years, it's become apparent that the bitcoin mining process represents some very interesting opportunities for energy producers and distributors, that could very well re-shape the energy (and financial) industry as we know it. As a result,...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Bitcoiners get together to discuss the 19th century classic, 'The Law', by Frederic Bastiat. We first give a brief introduction to the work, and the time in which it was written, and then go on to explore the validity of the philosophy, how far we've diverged from it in modern times, and why (and how) it may come to be applied as technology permits greater individual freedom as we move forward into the future. Enjoy! -- More from our guests: John S: https://twitter.com/John__Silvestro Colin: htt...
Mar 19, 2021•3 hr 7 min
Adam Skelly is the founder and operator of Adamson BBQ, a texas-style BBQ in Ontario Canada. In November of 2020, Adam defied the Ontario lockdown orders to continue operating his restaurants, and to engage in civil disobedience, protesting the unprecedented lockdown orders that have done tremendous harm to small businesses, their owners and staff, and which he felt were an infringement on his (and everyone else's) rights. Adam was arrested, charged, and billed $187,000 by the City of Toronto, f...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 17 min
Maps of Meaning is Jordan Peterson's first book, written in the late 90's, and largely unknown to much of his following. Nevertheless, it is an extremely profound book, dealing with the most fundamental of questions regarding the structure of reality, and how humans have attempted to comprehend it, and figure out how best to navigate it. The book also had a profound impression on some other bitcoiners, so we decided to get together and explore it together. It's a pretty ambititous endeavour to t...
Feb 26, 2021•2 hr 37 min
Gregg Foss has 32 years experience in high-yield credit markets and has been heavily involved in the Canadian bitcoin scene since 2016. In this show we discuss what the credit default swap market is saying about creditworthiness and default risk for governments around the world today, and how to interpret this market to come to a unique valuation for bitcoin. We then move on to the recent launch of the bitcoin ETF in Canada, where the massive demand is coming from, what it means for the 'closed-...
Feb 23, 2021•1 hr 44 min
Hugh Hendry is a former hedge fund manager with many outspoken and unique views about how policy makers should act in today's unique marco-economic landscape. He does not see bitcoin as a viable solution to the financial and social issues facing the world. Vijay Boyapati is the author of the popular article 'The Bullish Case for Bitcoin', and believes bitcoin will serve as the foundation for a more fair monetary system as we move into the future. This conversation came about when Hugh took issue...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 31 min
Godfrey Bloom is a libertarian author with six books published on both military history & Austrian School Economics. He worked in the City of London as an acclaimed asset manager, and subsequently represented Yorkshire & Lincolnshire in the European Parliament & was a staunch campaigner for Brexit for twenty five years. Godfrey has been an outspoken critic of central banking and fiat currency, as well as the political systems which have emerged on top of those institutions. A long-ti...
Feb 05, 2021•1 hr 42 min
Kenny Florian is a former 3-time title contender in the UFC, BJJ coach, MMA analyst, father, and bitcoiner. I've been a huge fan of MMA for many years, and when I saw that Kenny was also into bitcoin, I had to invite him on for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Kenny: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kennyflorian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kennyflorian/ MMA SCHOOL: https://florianmartialartscenter.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyFlorian More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA Y...
Jan 30, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Plan B is the name of the pseudonymous creator of the bitcoin stock to flow model, which attempts to model bitcoin's price trajectory, based on it's disinflationary supply schedule (increasing stock to flow multiple). The model has become a hotly debated topic in the bitcoin community, with both staunch supporters and detractors. I invited Plan B on to discuss the model, and what his life has been like since discovering and contributing to bitcoin in the manner which he has. Enjoy! -- More from ...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In late November I joined Josh Macin on his show 'The Detox Dudes', for a discussion about the significance and details of the revolution in money that is currently underway. Enjoy! -- More from Josh: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAge2qdCzQ8DepPl39u-zdA WEBSITE: https://www.thedetoxdudes.com/ More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe a...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Just a few dudes having a laugh and talking some bitcoin:) -- More from Robert: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 MEDIUM: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ WEBISTE: https://www.parallaxdigital.io/ More from Erik: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Erikcason WEBSITE: https://cryptosovereignty.org/ More from American Hodl: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AMERICANHODL2 More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r...
Dec 22, 2020•2 hr
My first interview with Maxime was conducted in April of 2020, at the very start of the pandemic. The government responses throughout 2020 have been far more extreme than Max and I had speculated about at that time, and the economic implications are both vast and highly concerning. Subsequent to our conversation, I gifted Max a copy of 'The Bitcoin Standard', so that he could learn more about bitcoin, and perhaps see how it may serve as a solution to some of the larger problems we face. I though...
Dec 12, 2020•51 min
For hardcore bitcoiners, Hodlonaut needs to introduction. For everyone else..he is a pseudonymous account on twitter with a cat dressed in a space suit for an avatar. Ya dig? lol. I suppose all you really need to know is that he is a man who is a passionate advocate for bitcoin and the many freedoms which it facilitates and inspires. Having fought public legal battles with the self-proclaimed (yet widely dismissed) creator of bitcoin, and initiating the first large-scale public use of bitcoin's ...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 33 min
Dan Held and Brandon Quittem are some of the brightest minds and brilliant writers in the bitcoin space. Their writing has been hugely impactful in helping people to understand what bitcoin is, and why it's so special. I've been a fan of both their work for quite a while now, so I thought it would be fun to get us all together for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Dan: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/danheld WEBSITE: https://www.danheld.com/ More from Brandon: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Bquittem WEBSIT...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 47 min
If you hang around on 'Bitcoin Twitter', it's highly likely that you've come across Sven's work. He takes some of the most pointed and thought-provoking memes from the space, and sets them to beautifully animated and compelling gifs, which help to spread 'the bitcoin message' far and wide. I've been a fan of Sven's work for a while now, so I thought it was time to have him on for a chat. Enjoy! *Note: Had some issues with my audio on this one, apologies! -- More from Sven: TWITTER: https://twitt...
Nov 29, 2020•1 hr 37 min
Jesse Berger is the author of the new book ‘Magic Internet Money’, a fantastic and unique addition to the collection of books seeking to introduce and demystify bitcoin to a broader audience. That said, it's still very much an interesting read and, in my opinion, worthwhile for even the most hardcore bitcoiners. Jesse is an MBA graduate of Ryerson University, and has spent most of his career in ‘legacy finance’, having worked in banking and wealth management. I thought it would be fun to have a ...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min
‘El Sultan Bitcoin’ is the founder of Coinspree, a bitcoin custody service for financial institutions in Venezuela. He is also the creator of a bitcoin full-node solution known as, the ‘Pandora Box’. He has an infectious passion for all things bitcoin, and lots of unique insights into the state of the bitcoin industry in Venezuela, and throughout South America, so I thought it would be fun to have him on for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from El Sultan: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/elsultanbitcoin TWIT...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Every now and then I connect with my Pal Obi for an 'offline' chat. We spoke last night, and at the end of our catch-up, I thought the conversation might be of interest to some listeners, so I asked Obi if he'd be ok with publishing it (I record all my chats for my personal archives). He said it was cool, so here it is. Enjoy! -- More from Obi / Coinfloor: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Coinfloor TWITTER: https://twitter.com/obi WEBSITE: https://coinfloor.co.uk/hodl/ More from me: TWITTER: http://...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Michael Saylor (more recently known as the 'GigaChad') is the founder and CEO of MicroStrategy, a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ. In March of 2020, as a result of the rapidly changing macroeconomic landscape, he took the time to investigate bitcoin, in order to determine if it could be a useful tool for both his company, and himself, in navigating through this unprecedented economic situation. What followed was a hard and fast trip down the 'bitcoin rabbit hole', and a dramatic shift in h...
Nov 07, 2020•2 hr 4 min
In this podcast, I speak with two bitcoiners who fell down the rabbit hole just this year (2020). I find it fascinating to hear how people were first pulled into bitcoin, what their initial impressions were, and what their lightbulb moment was. I connected with these two awesome bitcoiners on twitter, and we had a chat. Enjoy! -- Twitter accounts of guests: Korin: https://twitter.com/til_ain Labrador: https://twitter.com/BitcoinLabrador More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In these 'Bitcoiner Book Club' discussions, I bring together 4-5 bitcoiners who volunteer to come on and share their insights on some classic books. The books are typically ones that are quite popular amongst bitcoiners, and which for many has helped form the foundation of their understanding of bitcoin. This discussion was on 'The Ethics of Money Production' by Jorg Guido Hulsmann. It was written in 2008, but has quickly become a clasic for being a simple treatise on the perils of the monopoly ...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 44 min
I find the behavioural impacts that many people experience as a result of engaging with bitcoin extremely fascinating. In this discussion, an anonymous bitcoiner shares how his journey through understanding money, and then bitcoin, has radically transformed his life. Enjoy! -- More from Guest: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BitcoinMaxiHodl More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY The BitBox02 Bitcoin...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 17 min
