Rockstar Dev, everyone's favorite uncle, joins us to talk about BTCPay Server, Nostr, the importance of anonymity, and much more. Connect with Rockstar: https://x.com/r0ckstardev https://primal.net/rockstar Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown Wo...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 118
Aleksandar Svetski joins us for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, in which he presents Bitcoin as a framework for excellence as related to the samurai virtues of bushido! He also tells us all about Satlantis, his upcoming new Nostr super-app. Recorded in person at BTC Prague. Highlights: 🔹Bitcoin is a framework for excellence - you either excel or fail, there is no middle ground 🔹Responsibility is more important than freedom 🔹The Bushido of Bitcoin is avail...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 117
Martti Malmi is the second Bitcoin developer ever, working with Satoshi himself from 2009 to 2011. Now he's working on Nostr, building the protocol into the decentralization of everything! Filmed in person during BTC Prague 2024! Highlights: 🔹Martti Malmi's emails with Satoshi have been used to take down Faketoshi in the recent COPA trial 🔹Martti bought an apartment near Helsinki by selling 10000 Bitcoin 🔹Bitcoin solves decentralized money; Nostr solves decentralized everything 🔹Finland may ...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 116
Douglas Bakkum, inventor of the BitBox hardware wallet, joins us to talk about why securing your Bitcoin keys is important, how he invented the BitBox, and more! Key Takeaways: 🔹Douglas Bakkum's background in neuroscience and engineering led to the creation of the BitBox hardware wallet. 🔹The philosophy behind the BitBox's design emphasizes simplicity, privacy, and usability, setting it apart from other hardware wallets. 🔹The Bitbox offers advanced features for power users while maintaining a...
Jun 20, 2024•56 min•Ep. 115
Niko Jilch joins us to talk about Bitcoin in the German-speaking world as well as the rest of the EU, touching on history, current events, and optimism for the future! Key Takeaways: 🔹The German-speaking Bitcoin community is large and active, with a strong interest in Bitcoin as a store of value. 🔹The collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe and the lessons learned from that experience can be applied to the current state of the financial system. 🔹The financial sector may become smaller or even...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 114
Jacob from Bitcoin Walk joins us to tell us all about the Bitcoin Walk initiative - going for walks with Bitcoiners every Saturday - a great meetup alternative to build local communities! Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Walk provides a platform for open-minded conversations and learning about Bitcoin. 🔹Walking together creates a supportive and judgment-free environment for discussing Bitcoin. 🔹Bitcoin walks can help build lasting friendships and mentorships within the Bitcoin community. 🔹There is a ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 113
Miljan from Primal joins the show to tell us all about the inner workings of Nostr! Key Takeaways: 🔹Nostr is an open protocol for speech and publishing, allowing users to create cryptographic identities and communicate through relays. 🔹The protocol is simple, with key pairs for users, client apps for creating and signing messages, and relays for storing and retrieving messages. 🔹The value proposition of Nostr lies in its ability to provide content creators with ownership and control over thei...
Jun 03, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 112
Dave Bradley joins the show to tell us all about Bitcoin in Calgary, Alberta, including the Bitcoin Rodeo conference coming up in July, plus much more! Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Brains was one of the first physical Bitcoin stores in Canada, and Dave Bradley played a significant role in building the Bitcoin community in Calgary. 🔹The political climate in Canada, particularly the divide between Western Canada and the federal government, has led to frustration and a sense of being ignored by the go...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 111
Dr. Ahmad Ammous joins us to talk about fiat medicine and how Bitcoin can fix it! Key Takeaways: 🔹The healthcare system is broken and focused on profit rather than patient care. 🔹The opioid epidemic is a result of pharmaceutical companies pushing dangerous drugs for profit. 🔹The medical system is controlled by centralized agencies that promote pharmaceutical medicine and suppress alternative treatments. 🔹The history of medicine in the US is connected to the creation of the Federal Reserve. �...
May 24, 2024•55 min•Ep. 110
Softsimon from Mempool joins us to discuss Bitcoin fees, spam, fixing the filters, the Blocksize Wars, and much more! Key Takeaways: Data transactions, such as JPEGs and token transfers, contribute to fee spikes in Bitcoin. High fees are necessary to price out spam and non-essential transactions. The debate between big blockers and small blockers centers around decentralization and user control in Bitcoin. Roger Ver's book promoting Bitcoin Cash as the true Bitcoin is seen as a failed attempt to...
May 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 109
Lyn Alden joins the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about how Bitcoin fixes the broken money system. Lyn is the author of Broken Money, partner at Ego Death Capital, and a renowned macro analyst focusing on Bitcoin. Key Takeaways: 🔹The centralization of the financial system has led to issues such as debt accumulation and inflation. 🔹Bitcoin, with its decentralized and immutable nature, can provide a solution to these problems. 🔹The Jevons paradox applies to Bitcoin and the broader economy, wit...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 108
Ali from Tahini's joins us to talk Old School Bitcoin Shawarma, including how Tahini's adopted a Bitcoin standard, how Bitcoin is a superpower for small businesses, and more! Key Takeaways: 🔹Shawarmas and kebabs differ in their preparation and toppings across different cultures. 🔹Tahini's started their shawarma business in Canada and has expanded to 41 locations. 🔹Bitcoin became a central part of Ali's life and business during the COVID-19 pandemic. 🔹The Bitcoin community in Canada is strong...
May 10, 2024•58 min•Ep. 107
Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital joins us to discuss investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem, then we dive down the rabbit hold of the nature of consciousness! Let's go! Key Takeaways: 🔹Ego Death Capital invests in companies building in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the software application layer. 🔹Supporting early-stage founders with professional support is crucial in addition to providing capital. 🔹Bitcoin has the potential to address global problems such as corruption, inflation, and envir...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 106
Conza joins us to discuss the case for monetary maximalism in Bitcoin, starting from the first principles of Austrian economics to discussing the importance of maintaining Bitcoin as the best money the world has ever seen. Key Takeaways: 🔹Common misconceptions about economics and Bitcoin include the idea that miners set the price. 🔹Austrian economics differs from the natural sciences in its a priori deductive reasoning and focus on human action. 🔹The Mises regression theorem explains the subj...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 105
Sooly Kobayashi joins us to talk about his perspectives on Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and Africa, including the potential of Bitcoin mining, the impact of high fees, and driving adoption with small and medium businesses. Check it out! Key Takeaways: 🔹 Bitcoin adoption is growing rapidly in Africa, particularly as a medium of exchange in countries with high inflation and informal markets. 🔹The Middle East has a mixed regulatory landscape, with some countries like Bahrain and the UAE em...
Apr 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 104
Seb Bunney of Looking Glass Education joins us to discuss the hidden cost of money, and much more! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin education for the layperson 🔹 The relationship between Bitcoin and the state 🔹 The art of creativity And More! Connect with Seb and Looking Glass Education: https://twitter.com/sebbunney https://twitter.com/LookingGlassEdu https://lookingglasseducation.com/ https://sebbunney.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintS...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 103
Titus Gebel joins us to discuss the concept of free private cities! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Libertarian philosophy underpinning free private cities 🔹 Bitcoin's role in free private cities 🔹 Current free city projects And More! Connect with Titus and the Free Cities Projects: https://twitter.com/titusgebel https://free-cities.org/ https://tipolis.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lu...
Apr 15, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 102
Our friend Hodlonaut joins us to talk about freedom, integrity, and Bitcoin! It's also our 100th episode! Yay! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 We are all Satoshi except one guy 🔹 Standing up for freedom 🔹 Maintaining integrity in challenging times And More! Connect with Hodlonaut: https://twitter.com/hodlonaut http://www.citadel21.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 101
Matt Hill from Start9 joins us for a discussion on sovereign computing! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Start9 🔹 Misconceptions about cloud computing 🔹 Fighting for a sovereign future And More! Connect with Matt and Start9: https://twitter.com/_MattHill_ https://twitter.com/start9labs https://start9.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - check...
Apr 08, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 100
Martin Kuchař joins us to preview BTC Prague 2024! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 BTC Prague 2024 Bitcoin Conference - June 13-15 🔹 Czech history of fighting for freedom 🔹 The Bitcoin movement in the Czech republic 🔹 Organizing Bitcoin conferences And More! Connect with Martin: https://twitter.com/kucharmartin_ Join us at BTC Prague! Use code FREEDOM! https://www.btcprague.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm ...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 99
Eric V Stacks joins us to discuss the parallels between Bitcoin and the Cannabis industry - and then we get philosophical! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Comparing the Bitcoin and cannabis industries 🔹 The effects of prohibition 🔹 Bitcoin and quantum physics 🔹 Simulation theory 🔹 Individual and consensual realities And More! Connect with Eric: https://twitter.com/EricVStacks Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm ht...
Apr 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 98
Tomer Strolight joins us for a discussion about big ideas such as heroism in Bitcoin, how Bitcoin rescues people from fiat consciousness, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Difficulties orange pilling communities 🔹 The broken concept of net worth 🔹 Satoshi and other heroes in Bitcoin 🔹 The block space wars 🔹 Bitcoin rescuing from the fiat consciousness Connect with Tomer: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Connect with Us: https://www.freedo...
Mar 25, 2024•59 min•Ep. 97
Peter McCormack join us to talk about anything but Bitcoin! It's What Bitcoin Didn't! Recorded impromptu in a free hour at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira. *** We had some audio issues at the start - please bear with us, it gets fixed after a few minutes! *** Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Musical influences - especially metal 🔹 Favorite song, band, and gig 🔹 Vote For Pedro 🔹 What Bitcoin Didn't! Connect with Peter: https://twitter.com/PeterMcCormack Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.co...
Mar 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 96
Preston Pysh joins us to discuss how Bitcoin will look in the next 10 years and beyond, including Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy, the Bitcoin ETFs, the influence of Ordinals, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin and investing after hyperbitcoinization 🔹 Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy 🔹 Bitcoin ETFs and the tipping point for exponential Bitcoin adoption 🔹 Ordinals and mining and their effects 🔹 Bitcoin Atlantis and Madeira Connect w...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 95
Lawrence Lepard joins us to talk about how the FREE Madeira organization brought the Bitcoin community to Madeira with Bitcoin Atlantis - recorded in person from the conference! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Larry's involvement with FREE Madeira 🔹 Cyber safety in the Bitcoin space 🔹 Gold as Bitcoin for boomers 🔹 Bitcoin compared to Microsoft and the internet 🔹 Predictions and insights on the future trajectory of Bitcoin Connect with Larry: https://twitter.com/LawrenceLepard Connect with Us: https...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 94
Eric Weiss joins us for an in-person episode straight from the Bitcoin Atlantis conference on Madeira! Eric won't be selling his Bitcoin, and he tells us why! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Eric and his Bitcoin investment fund 🔹 Insights into the launch and impact of Bitcoin ETFs 🔹 The institutional approach to Bitcoin investment 🔹 The future of fiat currencies and their relationship with Bitcoin 🔹 Orange-Pilling Michael Saylor Connect with Eric: https://twitter.com/Eric_BIGfund Co...
Mar 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 93
In this episode we're joined for the second time by our friend Rafe, contributor to Wasabi Wallet, for a discussion on Bitcoin privacy, human behavior, and the pursuit of meaning in the modern age. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The critical need for privacy in Bitcoin 🔹 Exploring human psychology and decision-making. 🔹 Rafe’s personal journey and philosophical views on life and technology. 🔹 Debates on family, ambition, and societal norms. Follow Wasabi: https://twitter.com/wasabiwallet https://wa...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 92
Our guest this episode is Surfer Jim, surfer, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin Adviser! We dive deep into the philosophical and practical aspects of Bitcoin, examining its impact on individual freedom and the broader economic landscape. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The metaphysical implications of Bitcoin and its role in shaping reality 🔹 Discussion on scarcity, block space, and the future of Bitcoin 🔹 Insights into government incentives and the redistribution of wealth through Bitcoin Connect with Surfe...
Feb 26, 2024•2 hr 17 min•Ep. 91
In this episode, we're joined by Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, and staunch defender of Bitcoin against scams and bad actors. Here Comes Cory! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The latest threats to Bitcoin 🔹 Swan's new mining division 🔹 Cory's outlook for Bitcoin in the near term What You Will Discover: 🔹 Swan's plans for 2024 🔹 Exciting conference plans including Bitcoin Atlantis and Pacific Bitcoin 🔹 Cory's optimistic view of the future Connect with Cory: https://twitter.com/coryklippsten h...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 90
In this episode, we're joined by our friend Matteo Pellegrini, founder and CEO of Orange Pill App! We discuss the new merchant feature, views on the Bitcoin network vs the asset, the nature of social media, and more! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Matteo's vision for Bitcoin community building 🔹 The innovative features of Orange Pill App 🔹 Overcoming challenges in the Bitcoin space What You Will Discover: 🔹 Insights into the app's contribution to Bitcoin adoption 🔹 The importance of Bitcoin in per...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 89
