Order your Sovereign Key here Discover the fascinating journey of Okin Tjangarero, the Bushveld Bitcoiner and Gemsbok Whisperer, as he shares his remarkable transformation from Bitcoin skeptic to advocate. This episode unravels Okin's unique story, starting from his roots in Windhoek, Namibia, through his educational experiences in Cape Town and China, and how financial pressures during the COVID pandemic shifted his perspective on digital currencies. Okin's encounter with Bitcoin is more than j...
Nov 06, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Sponsor: Bitcoin Only - Bitcoin consulting service Byron on Twitter: @byronhambly Liquid on Twitter: @Liquid_BTC Blockstream on Twitter: @Blockstream Blockstream Jade Hardware Wallet Curious about how Liquid, a Bitcoin sidechain, can revolutionize your crypto transactions? Join us as we host Byron Hambly, a Liquid developer at Blockstream, who unpacks the technical marvels and practical benefits of Liquid. Byron delves into how this federated sidechain offers faster, cheaper, and more private tr...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Sponsor: Bitcoin Only - www.bitcoinonly.io Bitcoin consulting and inheritance planning Follow Kemal on X - @_pretyflaco @galoymoney @blinkbtc Blink Wallet - https://www.blink.sv/ Ever wondered how open-source software can transform the world of Bitcoin banking? On today’s episode, I spoke with Kamal Yasar, the marketing mastermind behind Galoy and Adopting Bitcoin. Kamal unveils his journey from open-source enthusiast to a key player in organizing the Adopting Bitcoin conference in Cape Town. We...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 61
Follow David on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-joshua/ David's website - https://www.resonance.global/ SPONSOR: Bitcoin Only - https://bitcoinonly.io/ Discover the hidden truths of the financial advisory world with David Joshua, a sage expert from the trenches of Standard Bank, as we unravel the tangled incentives dictating investment advice in South Africa. This episode promises a treasure trove of insight, with David's expertise shining a light on the industry's conflicts of inte...
Mar 06, 2024•52 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Get ready to be swept away by Luthando Ndabambi's extraordinary shift from riding the waves to championing a financial revolution in South Africa. In his candid discussion with me, we trace his remarkable transformation from a surf coach with a penchant for partying to a devoted family man and community mentor. Luthando opens his heart about the hurdles he surmounted, sharing how obtaining his driver's license and altering his lifestyle were instrumental in his crusade to lift his township with ...
Dec 21, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Decoding the intricate world of Bitcoin hardware wallets, we sit down with the insightful Cole, a Bitcoin enthusiast, adept content creator, and educator. It's an episode packed with a thorough evaluation of various hardware wallets on the market - from the Cold card, SeedSigner, Blockstream Jade, to the bitbox and Ledger devices. Together, we dissect the ins and outs of these devices, spotlighting their key features, benefits, and risks. Our aim? To empower you with the knowledge to make an inf...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 58
What's the secret ingredient to transforming lives through education and community involvement? Together with our esteemed guest, Matt Koning, founder and CEO of Crew for a Cause, we reveal this magic formula to you. Hear how this charity is championing a cause that's close to many hearts - granting scholarships to bright, underprivileged kids. Be inspired by their unique selection process, using psychometric testing and partnerships with schools across the Western Cape and Johannesburg. Sit bac...
Oct 26, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Bitcoin Only - www.bitcoinonly.io - Bitcoin for the Sovereign Individual Sevexity Blog - www.sevexity.com Twitter - @sevexity Thunder Brothers Car Wash - Pay in Sats to wash your car! Ever wondered about the relationship between Bitcoin and financial privacy? What if you could unmask the fallacy that Bitcoin is only used by criminals? Join me and my esteemed guest, Corne van Zyl, as we shatter stereotypes and shine a light on Bitcoin's significance in maintaining financial autonomy in our increa...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 56
There's power in contrast, and this episode of our podcast exemplifies that. We're thrilled to have Hermann Viviers, a key player in the Bitcoin world, join us as we dissect the distinguishing principles between Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We discuss the Bitcoin-only Global Bitcoin Summit and a recent curious incident in shitcoinland, wherein a man live-streamed his arrest while attempting to steal a Lamborghini, highlighting the stark differences in ethos between Bitcoin and 'shitcoins'...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Welcome to an electrifying episode as we sit down with Hügo Krüger, a brilliant engineer and energy policy expert from South Africa. Get ready to dive into the captivating world of nuclear power and energy policy as Hügo enlightens us on the potential, challenges, and misconceptions surrounding this controversial topic. From the significance of nuclear fuels and new reactor designs to the integration of Bitcoin mining with nuclear power plants, we explore it all. Join us on this stimulating jour...
Sep 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Carel de Villiers, CEO of Shiftly joins me to discuss the latest cryptocurrency regulations that have been written into law in South Africa. These regulate crypto as a financial product, under the FAIS act. We discuss how these changes will affect crypto businesses and users in South Africa. Shiftly - https://shiftly.co.za/ FAIS act - https://www.gov.za/documents/financial-advisory-and-intermediary-services-act Sovereign Key Order your Sovereign Key here Bitcoin Only Your global Bitcoin consulti...
Sep 15, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 53
John Y, lead developer at Bitcoin reserve, joins us to discuss the layer 2 scaling solutions of Liquid and Lightning. Sovereign Key Order your Sovereign Key here Bitcoin Only Your global Bitcoin consulting firm, assisting you in securing your Bitcoin for the long term, inheritance planning Bitcoin payment integration into your business. Set up a free 20 minute consult to find out how they can help you today!...
Jul 18, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Based in the Midlands of KZN, South Africa, Andre Kauerauf operates a regenerative farm with his wife. They pasture raise cattle, pigs and chickens. Andre speaks about how he has incorporated Bitcoin into his farming operation, his views on solar power and the importance of good food. Bitvice - Self Custody your Bitcoin and Remove 3rd party risk - Satstacker - Automated Bitcoin accumulation tool Website : www.bramleigh.co.za Instagram - @bramleigh_farm Twitter - @AndreKauerauf By the Horns: Subs...
Apr 19, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Recorded live at the March Bitcoin Cape Town meetup. Carel de Villiers (co-founder Shiftly) discusses the impact of the USDC depeg in March on his business and does a live Q&A with attendees of the meetup. Bitvice - Self Custody your Bitcoin and remove 3rd party risk Satstacker - Automated Bitcoin accumulation tool Shiftly - Digital asset arbitrage service By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new podcast is released! By The Horns is a Bitcoin podcast about So...
Apr 11, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Alexandria Gowera is a Bitcoin educator and evangelist from Zimbabwe. He joins me to discuss the current economic situation in Zimbabwe, the day to day struggles that ordinary people face in the country, the financial history of Zim and how it got to be in the position that it is today. We also dive into how Bitcoin is being used in all kinds of innovative ways in Zim. Satstacker: https://bitcoinsatstacker.bitvice.io/ Set a repeat purchase order for Bitcoin, sent directly to your self custody wa...
Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 49
This week, things went pear shaped for crypto exchange FTX. The filed for bankruptcy on Friday afternoon, taking over 130 of their companies with them. Brandon van Niekerk joins to discuss the effects. Satstacker: https://bitcoinsatstacker.bitvice.io/ Set a repeat purchase order for Bitcoin, sent directly to your self custody wallet. Brandon on Twitter: @JustHodlingOn By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new podcast is released! By The Horns is a Bitcoin podcast ...
Nov 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Last week, South African retailing giant, Pic'n Pay, announced the second phase of a pilot project they ran with local Bitcoin company, Cryptoconvert. Today I am joined by Carel and Carl from Cryptoconvert to discuss how they integrated Bitcoin into Pic'n Pay's payment terminals via the Lightning network. Sponsor: Satstacker - Autonomous Bitcoin Stacking Tool https://bitcoinsatstacker.bitvice.io/ Cryptoconvert: CryptoQR app - Android: https://bit.ly/3UoR8Um iOS: https://apple.co/3FQuzUB Website:...
Nov 05, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Little over 12 months ago, Bitcoin eKasi took root in Mossel Bay, South Africa. Hermann is back to chat about how the project has grown, the impact that Bitcoin is having on the local community and his vision for the future. eKasi on Twitter: @BitcoinEkasi Bitcoin eKasi website: https://bitcoin-bay.org/ Bitvice Satstacker Beta: https://satstacker.bitvice.io/ Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - www.bitvice.io Sacc Sats Bitcoin merch: https://saccsats.com/ By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels an...
Sep 06, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 46
I'm joined by returning guest, Kgothatso, to chat about his latest project, Machankura: Bitcoin and Lightning wallets operating on the USSD rail. Follow Kgothatso on Twitter: @440UrPp Machankura: https://8333.mobi/ Join the Satstacker Beta: https://satstacker.bitvice.io/ Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - www.bitvice.io By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new podcast is released! By The Horns is a Bitcoin podcast about South Africa. You can follow our discussion...
Aug 28, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Anita Posch is a Bitcoin advocate, author of Learn Bitcoin , host of the Anita Posch show and founder of Bitcoin for Fairness. More about Anita: https://anitaposch.com/about Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified -Visit Bitvice Website By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new podcast is released! By The Horns is a Bitcoin podcast about South Africa. You can follow our discussions on YouTube or via our podcast on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts. or Podcasting 2...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 44
After being retrenched, Andrew decided to do something epic and settled on climbing to the top of Table Mountain every single day for a year. Ricki chats to Andrew about the experience, what he learned from it and how hard it was to accomplish. They also got into what it was like to live in New York during the covid lockdowns, Andrew's perspectives on the clown world and shared some of their crazy stories from the mountains. More about Andrew: https://www.andrew365.com/ Bitvice: Self Custody Sim...
Apr 01, 2022•2 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Pleb Music has been making Bitcoin meme soundtracks for the past while. We got into how plebs can get involved in the Bitcoin community and sell their own products and services in Bitcoin. We also spoke about how important the cultural heart of Bitcoin is, why meme lords are vital and why Bitcoin has already become a religion. Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - https://bit.ly/35fcuit Pleb Music on Twitter: @Plebmusic By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as soon as a new pod i...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Brian Harrington is a Bitcoin pleb who has been tinkering with home Bitcoin mining over the past few years. He started slow, just running a single s9 off regular power from his utility provider, but has since moved toward integrating his miners with his home solar power system. Brian details how you too can do the same in your home. Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - https://bit.ly/35fcuit Brian Harrington on Twitter: @BrainHarrington By the Horns: Subscribe to our channels and get notified as s...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Jaryd and Rob discuss The Knowledge Trust, an alternative education structure which utilizes a platform of educational content, starting from just a few minutes in length, to help educate thousand of their members. Furthermore, the platform pairs employers with employees and interns ensuring that those educated through the platform have great future opportunities. Bitvice: Self Custody Simplified - https://bit.ly/35fcuit www.knowledgetrust.org Rob Stokes - @robstokes Jaryd Raizon - @jarydraizon ...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Chris is a South African economist who works within the banking system developing cryptocurrency wallet offerings for their clients. He also explains how the SA Reserve Bank CBDC project is proceeding and what this means for the way we interact with our money. We also discussed: - Financial oppression in Canada - Bitcoin self-custody - How Bitcoin culture is forming Follow Chris: @0xBecker Sponsors: Bitvice - Bitcoin Self-custody Simplified - https://bit.ly/35fcuit By the Horns: Subscribe to our...
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Nick Hudson is one of the founding members of PANDA, (Pandemic Data Analysis) an international advocacy group for a data driven response to the pandemic. We discuss: - What PANDA's models got right and wrong - The SA governments response (or lack thereof) to PANDAs data - How we got into this mess - The globalist institutions coordinating the pandemic response - The corruption of the corporate media - The need to decentralize - Bitcoin to fix the money Follow Nick: @NickHudsonCT @PanData19 www.p...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 38
In this episode I interviewed Dr Jonathan Witt, a leading contrarian voice in South Africa. We spoke about the past 2 years and the coof responses of governments all over the world, but particularly in SA. Dr Witt has been outspoken about his opposition to lockdowns, mandates and other unscientific dictates. He has paid a personal and professional cost for his stance, but ultimately has been right about 90% of his views. We also briefly about his view on Bitcoin and how he see's it playing a rol...
Feb 03, 2022•2 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 37
In this episode Ricki chats to Welsh Bitcoiner Ben Arc. Ben has spent the past few years developing open source, cheap and easily accessible DIY hardware devices to enable Lightning transactions across a whole host of real world applications, including point of sale terminals, vending machines and ATMs (to name a few). Ben was also instrumental in getting LNBits off the ground. LNBits is an open source software stack which facilitates all kinds of use cases of the Lightning Network interoperatin...
Jan 28, 2022•2 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 36
This episode is close to home. As Bitcoiners, we all have long-suffering partners who have to deal with our perpetual ranting about Bitcoin and why it is so important. Ricki interviews his fiancé, Flora, about her journey into Bitcoin and her simultaneous red pilling experience. Bitcoin is a male-dominated space and often the messaging doesn't appeal to females, who communicate in a different manner to males. Flora discusses her personal experience and why the philosophy of Bitcoin appeals to he...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 35
In this episode, Ricki interviews Carter about the changes that he has made in his life over the past few years to reduce his reliance on the state as much as possible. Carter dives into homesteading and what can be done relatively easily to start you on your journey toward increasing levels of self reliance. Follow carter on Twitter @StateProofStoic Support these great local companies! Frasers Folly Craft Beer: https://frasersfolly.co.za/ Freedom Farms: https://www.freedomfarms.co.za/craft-... ...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
