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Bitcoin Rapid-Fire

John Vallisbitcoinrapidfire.com
Bitcoin is the future of money, that is my firm belief. I use this show to learn more about this phenomenon, and its various implications, from some of the brightest minds in the space, and beyond. I'm not trying to educate or inform anyone, I'm sharing my own journey of attempting to understand bitcoin, and delving in to some of the less obvious, but incredibly profound, aspects of its emergence in the global culture.
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Episodes

The Story of 'Bitcoin Lake' w/ Patrick Melder

'Bitcoin Lake' is a non-profit organization in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala , which was inspired by the impact the people behind the ' Bitcoin Beach ' project were able to have in that community. The organization engages in a number of educational initiatives in the region to promote a better understanding of bitcoin, and help the people there avail of its many potential benefits. Patrick is the one who got the ball rolling with it all, so I thought it would be interesting to have a chat and learn mo...

Nov 03, 20221 hr 20 min

Macro Hang #4 (Oct 2022) w/ Jeff Booth, Greg Foss, & Preston Pysh

Hanging out with some of my bitcoin pals discussing the macro climate at the end of October 2022. Enjoy! -- More from the guys: TWITTER (JEFF): https://twitter.com/JeffBooth TWITTER (PRESTON): https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh TWITTER (FOSS): https://twitter.com/FossGregfoss More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightnin...

Oct 29, 20222 hr 23 min

The Timechain Codex by Fractal Encrypt - A Bitcoin Sci-Fi Graphic Novel Using All AI-Generated Images

Fractal Encrypt is a pseudonymous artist in the bitcoin space. He first became known for his stunning bitcoin full-node sculpture and has recently release a bitcoin-themed graphic novel , based on the essay 'Bitcoin Astronomy' by Dhruv Bansal, which uses exclusively AI-generated images for all its artwork. It's both a stunning example of the current state of AI technology, as well as an entertaining, educational, and compelling look into a potential future with bitcoin, and timechains like it, a...

Oct 15, 20221 hr 44 min

Bitcoiner Book Club Review: 'When Money Dies' by Adam Fergusson

The idea of the Bitcoiner Book Club is to discuss books that seem relevant to the subjects and themes related to bitcoin, or otherwise found to be meaningful or interesting to bitcoiners (at a minimum), and therefore worthy of discussion / review. 'When Money Dies' by Adam Fergusson is one such book, so we got a crew together to discuss. Enjoy! -- More from the guys: JOHN: N/A GERSON: https://twitter.com/gersonmartinez BLAKE: https://twitter.com/LogicalBitcoinr More from me: TWITTER: http://bit....

Oct 12, 20222 hr 4 min

Through the Orange Portal from Clown World to the Bitcoin Renaissance

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Kiwi and Jimbo hit me up, so we set up a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Kiwi and Jimbo: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/newzealandhodl TWITTER: https://twitter.com/jimbocoin More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking...

Sep 23, 20222 hr 37 min

An Orange-Pilled Financial Planner w/ Josh Hurd

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Josh hit me up, so we set up a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Josh: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HurdJosh More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy...

Sep 22, 20221 hr 23 min

Homesteading, Homeschooling, Rites of Passage, & Bitcoin w/ Craig (anonymous dude who does these things)

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Craig hit me up, so we set up a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Craig: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/The_GoodDoctorD More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis o...

Sep 20, 20223 hr 5 min

Bitcoin Evangelism (The Book) w/ Brian De Mint

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Evan hit me up, so we set up a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Brian: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BrianTheMint More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on pr...

Sep 14, 20221 hr 36 min

Bitcoin Redefines 'Wealth' w/ Evan Stolpmann

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Evan hit me up, so we set up a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Evan: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/StolpmannEvan More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on pr...

Sep 12, 20222 hr 6 min

How Bitcoin Mining Could Accelerate the Development of Small Modular (Nuclear) Reactors

Small Modular Reactor technology represents the potential for a clean, reliable, abundant, and versatile energy production technology, that could be a major boon to much of the world. However, the technology is still nascent, and as a result, not yet cost-competitive with other generation technologies. As more solutions compete on the market, and economies of scale develop, this is likely to change. Perhaps the quickest way that the economics of SMR technology could be improved, is by de-risking...

Sep 09, 20221 hr 36 min

Discussing Integrity, Truth, Bitcoin & John Vervaeke's 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis'

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Mark reached out, and directed me toward his excellent work of summarizing each part of John Vervaeke's 'Awakening from the Meaning Crisis'. I thought it was a great effort, and likely indicative of someone who has considered those (and other) ideas deeply. So we set up a chat. Enjoy:) -- More from Mark: TWITTER: https://twitt...

Sep 07, 20221 hr 57 min

Bitcoin and Veterans w/ Wes Lippman

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Wes sent me a piece of writing he did, exploring the reasons why bitcoin does/should appeal to veterans and people in the military. I enjoyed reading it, and wanted to hear more about Wes' perspective, so I invited him on for a chat. Enjoy:) -- More from Wes: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/weslippman SUBSTACK: https://weslippman...

Sep 02, 20222 hr 7 min

Plebcast: Norse Mythology, Meaning, & Bitcoin w/ @BtcPseudoFinn

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Luke hit me up saying that he'd be down for a chat, in particular around his investigation of archetypes and Norse mythology. Sounded great to me. Enjoy:) -- More from Luke: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BtcPseudoFinn WEBSITE: https://twitter.com/KonsensusN More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3a...

Aug 31, 20221 hr 39 min

Canadian Parents Fall Down the Bitcoin Rabbit-Hole

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Cara hit me up a while back, saying that she was just a 'normal mother of 3 who's fallen down the bitcoin rabbit-hole', and that she'd be up for a chat sometime, so we put it together. Enjoy:) --- More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah ...

Aug 18, 20221 hr 19 min

Hodl Hang #7: Exploring the Mythological, Socio-Cultural, & Spiritual Implications of Bitcoin

Every 3 months the 4 of us get together to hangout and chat about bitcoin. This is #7 Enjoy:) -- More from the boys: TWITTER (Rob): https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 TWITTER (Erik): https://twitter.com/Erikcason More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com. Once you buy bitcoin,...

Aug 14, 20223 hr 11 min

How Bitcoin Cleanses Perception & Fosters Self-Acceptance w/ Nozomi Hayase

Nozomi Hayase is a prolific writer in the bitcoin space, exploring some of the deeper elements of this cultural phenomenon, in particular how and why bitcoin seems to be fostering profound individual transformations. As this is a topic that I too like to explore, I felt it was time we got together for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Nozomi Hayase: TWITTER: @nozomimagine WEBSITE: nozomimagine.com More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0De...

Aug 04, 20221 hr 56 min

Orange-Pilling Presidents, & Discussing Education on a Bitcoin Standard w/ Daniel Prince

Daniel Prince is a fellow bitcoin podcaster and a close personal friend. We got to spend some great time together at the Miami Bitcoin conference in April, amidst his whirlwind of making the case for bitcoin to presidents and hanging out with royalty:) It had been a while since we caught up, so I figured we'd do so on the pod and discuss what the last few months have been like for him. Enjoy! -- More from Daniel: TWITTER: @PrinceySOV WEBSITE: http://www.once-bitten.com More from me: TWITTER: htt...

Jul 30, 20222 hr

Leaving the Military, Ego Death & Reconstruction, Bitcoin's Influence on Perception, & Building Open Source Tools w/ Heavily Armed Clown

Heavily Armed Clown is a podcaster, software developer, co-creator of the popular website wtfhappenedin1971.com , fellow bitcoiner, and friend. In late 2021 he recorded a solo episode on his podcast ( Bitcoin Echo Chamber ), sharing the (fairly intimate) early life experiences and challenges which he had confronted, and how those events had taught and revealed to him several things about himself, and put him on a course to building a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. I found it inter...

Jul 18, 20222 hr 11 min

The Internal Changes Arising As We Move Into The Bitcoin Renaissance w/ @BangBitcoin

My friend (who likes to remain anonymous) @BangBitcoin hit me up recently saying that he had a few things he wanted to talk about, so we fired up the livestream and jumped into one. Enjoy! --- More from Bang: TWITTER: @BangBitcoin More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com. ...

Jul 15, 20222 hr 11 min

Self-Sovereign Homesteading on a Bitcoin Standard w/ HodlRev

Many bitcoiners, including myself, are interested in the means and methods of establishing greater sovereignty and independence in their lives, and as a result, are becoming increasingly interested in the different ways and details of homesteading, permaculture farming/ranching, off-grid living etc. A recent guest ( @CaptainSiddh ), mentioned that he had met a bitcoiner on his motorcycle trip across America (visiting as many bitcoin meetups as possible), who was building a very interesting homes...

Jul 13, 20222 hr 9 min

Robert Malka: Bitcoin, Culture, Nietzsche, and Insights from a Life of Sign Language Interpreting

I first heard of Robert on the Wake Up podcast with Aleks Svetski. I was intrigued by his life experiences, and I enjoyed his perspective and many of his insights, so I thought it would be fun to invite him on the podcast for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Robert: TWITTER: @rjmalka WEBSITE: https://www.malkarobert.com YOUTUBE (WITH 'RAP GOD'): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wPUT6IOLEs More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTA...

Jul 11, 20222 hr 3 min

Friday Hang with Erik and Gigi

Erik and Gigi are some of my closest friends, so on a recent Friday we decided to get together for a catch-up and a chat. This podcast is basically us just hanging out and shooting the shit for nearly 3 hours, so I'd recommend not listening if you're looking for dense 'knowledge acquisition'. If you just want to be a fly on the wall for a few crazy bitcoiners having a chat, then go for it. Enjoy:) -- More from Gigi: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/dergigi WEBSITE: https://dergigi.com More from Erik...

Jul 02, 20222 hr 46 min

Bitcoin Plebcast w/ Seb Bunney: Why and How Does Bitcoin Influence What We Strive to Achieve / Become?

Seb hit me up recently saying that he found the concepts contained in 'Money Messiah' (a recent written work of mine) interesting, and he was wondering if I'd be open to having a discussion about my motivations in writing it, as well as to share his own experiences and thoughts which have emerged as a result of pursing a deeper understanding of bitcoin. There's nothing I like more than a good chat with a humble bitcoiner, so that's what we did. Enjoy! -- More from Seb: TWITTER: @sebbunney WEBSIT...

Jun 30, 20221 hr 50 min

Bitcoin Motorcycle Tour: Driving a Harley Across America Visiting Bitcoin Meetups

Sidd is currently driving his Harley around the US, hitting as many bitcoin meetups as he can along the way, and I thought it would be interesting to have a chat about his experiences and observations. Enjoy:) -- More from Sidd: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CaptainSiddh LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/bitcointour More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competit...

Jun 23, 20221 hr 35 min

Bitcoin Plebcast: Decriminalization & The Parallels Between Bitcoin and Psychedelics

DecrimNat hit me up saying she'd love to come on and discuss bitcoin and psychedelics. Right up my alley. Enjoy:) -- More from DecrimNat: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DecrimNat More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex SUBSTACK: Money Messiah If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com. Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremel...

Jun 03, 20221 hr 16 min

Bitcoin Plebcast: Developing a New Perspective Through Bitcoin w/ Liam Ball

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Liam hit me up saying he's recently been thinking a lot about bitcoin's 'proof of work', and how it's influencing his view in a variety of other areas of his life, and wanted to talk. So we had a chat. Enjoy:) -- More from Liam: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/modernonmaui More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: htt...

May 28, 20221 hr 30 min

Bitcoin Plebcast: Energy, ASICs, Sats Flow, & Sovereignty w/ Shaun Ausenhus

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Shaun, a bitcoin mining enthusiast in Canada, hit me up saying he'd like to chat about bitcoin mining, its various aspects, and the implications for the future of energy/humanity. So we had a chat. Enjoy:) -- More from Shaun: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/ausenhus More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bi...

May 25, 20221 hr 18 min

Bitcoin Plebcast: Wine-Maker on a Bitcoin Standard w/ Ben Justman

I often ask the twitterverse if there are any bitcoiners out there who would like to jump on the podcast for a discussion about whatever they're into (or want to discuss). Ben, a winemaker in Colorado, hit me up saying he'd like to discuss his bitcoin journey, and his methods and attempts at orange-pilling no-coiners. So we had a chat. Enjoy:) -- More from Ben: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BJusty1 More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/...

May 21, 20221 hr 36 min

Erik Cason Series EP 4: Exploring the 'Monopoly on Violence' in a Hyperbitcoinized World

This is the forth episode in my ongoing discussion series with Erik Cason. Erik is not only a good friend, but also a brilliant thinker and writer, who I respect tremendously. Erik's views have helped shaped my own in various ways, and as I delve into this new format, I thought it would be fun and fruitful to get him involved, for a more thorough discussion on some of the topics that we both find most meaningful. Enjoy! -- More from Erik: TWITTER: @Erikcason WRITING: http://cryptosovereignty.org...

May 19, 20222 hr 2 min

Conversations w/ Gigi Part 1

Gigi is a dear friend, colleague, and phenomenal contributor to the bitcoin space. Over the course of the last couple years we’ve had several (over 50?) calls where we mostly just hang out and discuss bitcoin. At least for me, they always end up being extremely enjoyable, interesting, and useful in helping me to explore and refine certain ideas, and generally push forward my understanding of the many aspects of bitcoin. Instead of relegating them all the the ether (or google’s servers), we final...

May 13, 20222 hr 32 min
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