Welcome to Bitcoin With Jake! This is a podcast all about people's personal journey's to Bitcoin. Why do they see value in it? What skills do they possess which enabled their conviction? How is it changing their lives? Please reach out if you have any
This will be the final episode of Bitcoin With Jake. What a journey it has been! Listen in for a review of my journey so far, the good, the bad, and what's in store for the future. My new business is The Bitcoin Adviser My new twitter is @JakeBTCAdviser As always please reach out if there is anything I can do to help Best, Jake
"... We will run our race and people will wake up to these things later on, eventually." - Mauricio Di Bartolomeo BWJ 080: I sat down with Mauricio Di Bartolomeo from Venezuela. He has a background as an entrepreneur & co-founded Savings and Credit products built for Bitcoin with Ledn. In this episode you will learn about: 2:10 Finding the Bitcoin solution 8:17 President Chavez changed Venezuela 17:36 Government intervention 28:58 Origin of Ledn 33:29 Why Ledn exists 39:38 Management of risk 44:33 Learnings as an entrepreneur This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Australian BTC only exchange - Hardblock -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Relevant links: @cryptonomista on Twitter @hodlwithledn on Twitter Website: ledn.io Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Markets are a collection of all of our human decisions." - James Check BWJ 079: I was joined by James Check this week. He's the creator of checkonchain.com and Lead On-Chain Analyst for Glassnode, who provide financial metrics, charts, data & insights for Bitcoin and other digital assets. In this episode you will learn about: 1:44 Becoming fixated on Bitcoin 5:31 Civil Engineering crash course 11:22 Market psychology & Technical Analysis 19:18 Educating through content creation 22:30 Analytics vs Forensics 25:49 Market cycles 32:19 Bitcoin adoption 35:29 Fan question from @MichaelDunwort1 42:32 Trading & investing 44:58 Lightning Network analytics 47:52 Does on-chain analytics have value? 52:14 BTC in the next 2 years This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Australian BTC only exchange - Hardblock -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Relevant links: @_Checkmatey_ on Twitter @glassnode on Twitter Website: checkonchain.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Now everywhere I look, there's Bitcoin teachings." - Eric Podwojski BWJ 078: This week I spoke with Eric Podwojski who previously worked for Bitcoin Magazine but is now building Bitcoin Talent Co, who are a recruitment company for BTC-only companies and Bitcoiners. In this episode you will learn about: 1:34 Slow drip orange-pilled 5:03 Bitcoin & banking 7:41 Jurisdictional arbitrage 11:44 Origin of Bitcoin Talent Co 16:03 Selling real estate vs ‘selling' BTC 17:29 Bitcoin Talent Co business model 24:55 The future of the job market 26:20 Micro-tasks & micro-payments 30:16 Build your personal brand 34:34 Content monetisation 44:42 How Bitcoin changed his life 47:22 What excites him about the future This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Australian BTC only exchange - Hardblock -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @epodrulz on Twitter Website: Bitcoin Talent Co Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... I view it as is a very, very logical next step in the evolution of human civilization." - Andi Pitt BWJ 077: Andi Pitt has finance background and was on the trading floor at Goldman Sachs. Her investing experience and studies in development economics culminated in the founding of Bitcoin venture fund EgoDeathCapital, which supports founders in the BTC ecosystem. In this episode you will learn about: 1:36 Background in finance 5:45 Working at Goldman Sachs 13:28 Altcoin solutions didn't make sense 16:02 Political economy & development economics 23:34 Origin of BTC venture fund EgoDeathCapital 26:56 Fan question 30:34 Supporting BTC ecosystem founders 36:21 How Bitcoin changed her 39:37 Spiritual wealth This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Australian BTC only exchange - Hardblock -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @1AndiPitt on Twitter @EgoDeathCapital on Twitter Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... I wrote it in a way that you don't need an understanding of Bitcoin or any interaction with Bitcoin really." - Anil BWJ 076: I'm joined by Anil in a mini episode. He's the author of The Bitcoin Handbook, creator of free educational content and a writer for Bitcoin Magazine & Citadel 21. In this episode you will learn about: 1:36 Bitcoin Alive conference recap 4:33 Discovering Bitcoin 7:47 Transition to a new monetary system 10:22 Content creation 16:27 The Bitcoin Handbook 21:43 Angel investing in the BTC space 24:10 The future This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Australian BTC only exchange - Hardblock -> Learn more: on YouTube or on Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @anilsaidso on Twitter Website: Teaching Bitcoin with visuals Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Let me show you how you can earn so that you don't have to be hungry." - Okin BWJ 075: This week I spoke with Okin from Namibia. He's the host of the Off The Jump podcast and is bringing BTC education to Africa with consultation & services company OKIN Trading Enterprises. In this episode you will learn about: 1:48 His work before Bitcoin 3:37 Namibia insights 6:49 Consumer insights beer example 10:15 His orange-pill journey 16:55 Podcasting 2.0 24:41 His artist background 28:26 Value 4 Value streaming 31:18 EasySats education 35:45 Banking system in Namibia 42:51 Namibia's currency problems 47:11 Is Bitcoin volatility an issue? 50:59 The future of OKIN.ent This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App Learn the full backstory of Orange Pill App from the founder: On YouTube On Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Miami - Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @OKIN_17 on Twitter @EasySats_ on Twitter Website: OKIN.Ent Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... If something's really, really critical then you need to give someone all the pieces." - Rusty BWJ 074: Rusty has been paid to write free software for over 25yrs and was the first to implement a client for the Lightning Network. He currently works at Core Lightning & Blockstream. In this episode you will learn about: 1:48 Free software developer lens 2:57 An earlier solution to Bitcoin scalability 5:37 Difference between free & open-source 14:19 Crypto noise & Bitcoin's value 22:01 Building layer 2 for “a huge under served market” 29:57 Differences to credit cards 31:47 How does he make money? 36:38 Developing the Lightning Network 39:40 Most heavily vetted software in history? 42:39 Fan question This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App Learn the full backstory of Orange Pill App from the founder: On YouTube On Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Miami - Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @Rusty_Twit on Twitter Website: Coding Blog Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... We both agree that there's a lot more of an impact for Bitcoin to have in the world." - Macrojack BWJ 073: With a background in traditional finance Macrojack shares his journey to Bitcoin. You can find his article "The Fiat Cave" on Substack. In this episode you will learn about: 4:45 Trained in traditional finance 8:20 Disconnect between Wall St & Main St America 13:16 A personal & global shift 16:23 Did he ever ask what is money? 19:45 The future on a BTC Standard 25:39 Opportunities in the Bitcoin space 31:37 Alternative investing vs Bitcoin 37:05 Generational Health 43:33 Writing “The Fiat Cave” 49:14 Life in Austin, Texas This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App Learn the full backstory of Orange Pill App from the founder: On YouTube On Podcast Affiliates: Bitcoin Alive - Sydney - 15/4/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" & Bitcoin Miami - Miami - 18/5/23 - purchase tickets here with discount code "Jake" Relevant links: @Macrojack on Twitter Website: The Fiat Cave Substack Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Bitcoin offers a myriad of different benefits that the current system doesn't." - Simon Collins BWJ 072: Learn about Bitcoin mining from Simon Collins. He has a background in Management Consulting & a PhD in 'market downturn resilience' which help him operate his mining operation Stackr in New Zealand. In this episode you will learn about: 1:36 First touch-points with Bitcoin 6:41 Hobbyist to professional 14:02 Electricity pricing in New Zealand 22:11 Political headwind 24:32 Texas case study 29:03 Management consulting 32:54 His PhD in resilience to bear markets 37:28 Competition between miners 42:03 The BTC community 46:24 Where does his conviction come from? 57:38 Bitcoin is pristine public infrastructure This episode was sponsored by: Bitcoin's social layer - Orange Pill App Learn the full backstory of Orange Pill App from the founder: On YouTube On Podcast Affiliates: Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference April 15th 2023 Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @SimonOCollins on Twitter Website: stackr.co.nz Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... I didn't have hurdle in my vocabulary." - KG BWJ 071: KG from South Africa joined me for a chat, he's an entrepreneur bringing Bitcoin services to the world through his project Machankura. In this episode you will learn about: 1:56 Discovering Bitcoin 4:37 Reasons he switched to Computer Science 7:52 Rap scene insights 12:33 Why he likes Bitcoin 20:56 The situation in South Africa 31:17 Building Machankura 38:55 The African market 41:06 Progress in his first year 41:39 Future of Machankura & BTC 48:17 Bitcoin adoption Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @Machankura8333 on Twitter Website: 8333.mobi Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... I went really deep on Bitcoin, to realize it was the only thing that could solve the transition that we were in." - Jeff Booth BWJ 070: I was joined by Jeff Booth - an entrepreneur, author of "The Price of Tomorrow" and a General Partner at @EgoDeathCapital. In this episode you will learn about: 1:38 How did he get into Bitcoin? 4:43 His business before BTC 7:09 Marginal cost of production 13:16 The origin of his book 16:11 Hard truths of the existing financial system 26:17 The Bitcoin bridge 35:58 BTC ecosystem venture fund 44:00 Madeira 49:53 Helping the Canadian truckers 51:34 Best thing to prepare children for The Information Age 53:00 The Bitcoin Age & Nostr 59:56 Measuring productivity not GDP 1:03:47 Get into Nostr ASAP Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @JeffBooth on Twitter jeffbooth.ca @EgoDeathCapital on Twitter Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Bitcoin at its core embraces all that is human, it doesn't discriminate." - Nozomi Hayase BWJ 069: Today's guest Nozomi Hayase studied Psychology & Philosophy before becoming a journalist. Today she writes for Bitcoin Magazine and co-hosts the Bitcoin Is Love podcast. In this episode you will learn about: 4:45 Psychology wasn't what she expected 9:54 Discovering social justice advocacy 12:29 Exploring journalism 15:25 Reading The Last Battle 21:10 Seeing humanity differently after Bitcoin 29:47 Evolutionary & Revolutionary 34:56 Free Speech 39:27 Nature is a neutral arbitrator 43:44 Biggest threats to Bitcoin Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @nozomihayase on Twitter nozomihayase.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... People are gonna leave school and spend their entire lives working most of their time for money and they don't know what it is." - Neil Woodfine BWJ 068: Neil Woodfine has worked for OKcoin, Wyre & Blockstream to name a few, giving him a deep insight into the mechanics of exchanges and financial services. In this episode you will learn about: 1:27 Working in China 7:47 Getting into the BTC world 10:28 Starting a breakout company 13:33 Why did they have to turn away customers? 16:16 Benefits of a Bitcoin business 20:19 Jobseeking in Bitcoin 24:06 Growing in a bear market 28:39 How does Unchained make money? 30:53 How has BTC changed him? 35:09 People don't know what money is 39:29 The future of Bitcoin 44:52 Audience question Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @nwoodfine on Twitter unchained.com Bitcoin native financial services Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... It's hard to unsee it once you've seen it." - Peter Dunworth BWJ 067: Peter Dunworth, runs a multi-family office and founded The Bitcoin Adviser, offering tailored Bitcoin investment services to high-net-worth clients. Specialising in Collaborative Custody, Estate Planning, and Bitcoin Education, he's a trusted guide in the complex world of Bitcoin. Engage with Peter on Twitter @dunworth_peter and visit www.thebitcoinadviser.com" In this episode you will learn about: 1:46 Naysayer to maxi 4:40 The Golden Principle of Bitcoin 8:53 Valuation of Bitcoin market cap 10:52 His journey to financial advisor 12:22 What does he do now? 17:53 Why he likes Bitcoin 21:10 Typical investment portfolio (no BTC) 24:47 Is property a good investment? 28:48 What about bonds & proxy-bonds? 32:32 Equities? 39:25 How to save money 43:56 Has BTC changed him? 50:05 BTC is a game-changer Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @dunworth_peter on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"... Bitcoin was the thing that was worth my time & energy." - David da Silva Rosa BWJ 066: I'm joined by David da Silva Rosa who was an aerospace engineer, worked at Ledger and is now a Bitcoin educator documenting his experience in El Salvador on YouTube. In this episode you will learn about: 2:14 A friend with a lucrative skill 9:50 Systems engineering lens 15:55 Liberty, freedom & Bitcoin 19:51 The decision to relocate 25:34 Rights vs permissionless 32:35 El Salvador or Mexico? 43:06 Financial freedom 46:01 What is wealth? 49:35 How hard is it to move to El Salvador? Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @DLdasilvarosa on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"...The superior technology will always take hold sooner or later." - Tarik Sammour BWJ 065: Dr Tarik Sammour is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide & surgeon who sits down with me on his first long-form podcast. In this episode you will learn about: 2:22 A distinct feeling 7:37 Son of refugee parents becomes a surgeon 11:43 What's the point of segregated money? 15:03 The scientist perspective 19:10 Bitcoin as measurement 23:41 A better way 33:19 Orange-pilling Doctors & Nurses 38:44 Are houses good savings? 42:37 The healthcare example 53:02 Healthcare is failing worldwide Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @Tarik_Sammour on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"...If you can get the logic of how the consensus works, I think you can understand the importance of the entire innovation." - Angelo Morgan-Somers BWJ 064: Join Angelo Morgan-Somers who left school aged 13 and never thought he'd be writing a book titled "Do Bitcoin". In this episode you will learn about: 2:20 Why did Bitcoin pique his interest? 7:44 Utopian daydream becomes reality 13:29 Leaving school at 13 years old 16:32 Answering big questions 25:34 The money printer 28:54 Bitcoin fixes this 31:48 Orange-pilling friends & family 34:36 The Zoomer perspective 38:15 Writing “Do Bitcoin” 44:50 Explaining BTC without BTC Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @Angelo_Somers on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I think Bitcoin is the ark. I think it's the pin, not the bubble." - Cedric Youngelman BWJ 063: Cedric Youngelman has an finance & accounting background and has always been someone who doesn't trust but verifies. He's the one-man-army of The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast. In this episode you will learn about: 1:50 Unable to refute Bitcoin 6:13 A unit of account 9:07 His lightbulb moment 15:10 Baseball cards are a racket 18:30 How has Bitcoin changed him? 21:13 Morality 24:58 Traditional accounting vs Bitcoin ledger 26:46 Podcast origin story 28:44 Fan question 34:58 Ownership 44:07 Orange-pilling your partner 46:17 Next 12 months in Bitcoin 48:40 Running the numbers Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @CedYoungelman on Twitter @_BitcoinMatrix on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Miners are basically almost like the Federal bankers of a more just, set in stone, rule-based system that can't be altered by our will." - Ethan Vera BWJ 062: After working hard to get into the banking world, Ethan Vera was pitched a BTC Mining Pool business. He's one of the founders of Luxor Technologies who provide a wide offering of financial services to Bitcoin mining companies. In this episode you will learn about: 2:01 A business proposition 5:03 Mining pool overview 10:04 The skills in their team 12:41 They identified a problem 16:05 The competitive landscape 18:08 Mining company bankruptcies 23:50 Computing power is going to be the most traded commodity 29:52 Unrivaled power grid demand response 26:30 Most important thing if you're an entrepreneur 42:29 Only way to have longevity 49:44 Is Ethan a maxi? Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @ethan_vera on Twitter Luxor.tech @LuxorTechTeam on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I have absolutely pitched to 10 year old kids that could then explain it to their parents." - Bill BWJ 061: Bill is a lifelong Libertarian with an IT background. He took a job orange-pilling Boracay in the Philippines with Pouch.ph, when he got there it wasn't a hard sell. In this episode you will learn about: 3:19 The fiat experience when overseas 9:16 Origin of @BitcoinIslandPH 12:16 The cost of living 14:11 Why merchants want to use Pouch.ph 20:14 What the Government has to say 22:03 Size and traction so far 25:58 Libertarianism 33:54 Life in Philippines vs USA 37:43 How does Pouch make money? 39:42 In the Philippines 60% of adults are unbanked 44:54 Current user base and the future 48:58 Orange-pilling nurses 52:33 Going international Sydney AUS Bitcoin-only conference: April 15th 2023 - Code "JAKE" to get 10% off your tickets! Relevant links: @BitcoinIslandPH on Twitter This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"An organization that would literally bring paddock to plate foods, and in that cohesion, you want a win win win for everybody" - Izzy BWJ 060: I'm joined by four members of the Australian Beef Initiative (ABI) aspiring to connect farmers directly to consumers and more! Check out @BeefInAustralia on Twitter. In this episode you will learn about: 2:15 Introductions 8:23 Origins of the ABI 16:16 The problems they're solving 23:17 Farmers want to get out of the paradigm 27:13 Taking a leaf out of Bitcoin's book 33:00 What is regenerative agriculture? 41:10 What are they excited for in the future of ABI? 48:52 What's the size and traction so far? 1:04:09 Is food a gateway to Bitcoin? 1:09:43 Bitcoin or beef in end of world scenario? 1:15:17 What are the threats to ABI? 1:17:20 ABI is a tool for curation of wisdom 1:24:37 Upcoming events (tickets below) Relevant links: @aurumBTC, @HodlersWay, @bitcoinimker & @JakeWolki on Twitter Get your tickets This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"To make them feel like we're serious let's quit our jobs." - Jonathan Chester BWJ 059: Jonathan Chester talks about his experience with Bitcoin as well as the excitement and challenges of starting the payroll & invoicing solution BitWage. In this episode you will learn about: 6:16 What is money? 11:11 Entrepreneurial since High School 18:22 The origin of BitWage 21:00 What's a startup accelerator? 27:10 Bitcoin for International transfers 31:32 How it all ends up leading to Bitcoin 38:12 What he's looking forward to in the future 44:28 Hardest & most exciting parts of his journey Relevant links: @JonChest on Twitter bitwage.com This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"When Bitcoin came, it was the first time that I started to see a way out..." - Sama Katharo BWJ 058: I was joined by Sama Katharo who has been studying healing practices for over two decades. He hosts the Bitcoin Consciousness Podcast and coaches people looking to embody their true self. In this episode you will learn about: 6:10 His spiritual awakening 14:49 Guru scammers in India 17:58 The stages of self-realisation 30:48 Semi-surrender and full-surrender 33:21 Being present in the moment 35:02 Why he loves Bitcoin 40:20 Karma and frequencies 42:47 Untethering from fiat consciousness 45:45 Decentralised humanity 50:16 The signal behind actions Relevant links: @SamaKatharo on Twitter bitcoin-consciousness.com This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I've not met anybody that's come to Bitcoin like I did from the thermodynamic argument." - Dr Jack Kruse BWJ 057: Dr Jack Kruse is a Bitcoin maxi and neurosurgeon on a mission to create health from disease with a change in thought & currency. In this episode you will learn about: 2:37 Everything in the hospital is centralised 5:38 Similarity between Circadian biology and Bitcoin 15:10 What does a neurosurgeon do? 16:55 The precaution principle 22:59 COVID vaccine example of the precaution principle 29:20 Rationale for moving to El Salvador 35:53 Economic concentration camps 44:53 The Creature from Jekyll Island 49:42 Optimise the engines in your cells 50:30 They're being paid to tell you lies Relevant links: @DrJackKruse on Twitter jackkruse.com This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I don't know how you're missing the value." - Michael Dunworth BWJ 056: I chat with entrepreneur and Bitcoin maxi, Michael Dunworth from Wyre. They provide an Application Programming Interface for financial services like exchanges. In this episode you will learn about: 4:28 Moving to Silicon Valley 12:48 Exiting a business after 8 years 15:17 Highlights & challenges of entrepreneurship 21:35 Crash-course on infrastructure for exchanges 29:22 Bitcoin is immutable 31:40 Our evolving consciousness 38:40 Value is in the eye of the beholden 46:23 "We're all godparents and Satoshi's dead" 50:39 The story of the 50mil sats reward for block 7,140,000 Relevant links: @michaeldunwort1 on Twitter sendwyre.com This episode was sponsored by: FastBitcoins.com Please support this free show: Donate to our Crowd-fund on Geyser How else can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Bitcoin enables us to connect the world through value for the very first time in history at this scale." - Mick Morucci BWJ 055: Mick Morucci views Bitcoin through his background in finance, design and anthropology. He's started an International, in-censorable Bitcoin crowd funding platform called Geyser Fund. In this episode you will learn about: 7:10 Money needs to be fully distributed 8:30 Big banks don't understand 9:28 Other blockchains aren't sound money or technology 16:39 Anthropology crash course 29:10 You can't censor Geyser Fund 36:55 How does it make money? 38:14 Value was stuck in regional constraints 49:37 Bitcoin is also a cultural layer Relevant links: @metamick14 on Twitter @geyserfund on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Bitcoin is almost like gravity for curious people." - Andre Loja BWJ 054: I'm joined by Andre Loja, an entrepreneur based in Madeira who translates Bitcoin tomes into Portuguese, runs a holiday rental, co-working space and other Bitcoin initiatives on the island. In this episode you will learn about: 11:35 Bitcoin is the soundest money 13:00 Using Bitcoin in businesses 14:48 Getting creative with accounting 18:37 The decision to start translating Bitcoin books 25:20 Orange-pilling the President of Madeira 32:37 A bottom up non-profit private entity to increase Bitcoin adoption 35:30 Bitcoin mining makes sense in Madeira 42:45 The case for moving to Madeira 47:25 Making the island a paradise for Bitcoin companies Relevant links: @andreloja on Twitter @FreeMadeiraOrg on Twitter freemadeira.com Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I don't think it's humanly possible to be bullish enough." - CK BWJ 053: Christian Keroles works for Bitcoin Magazine and is intent on creating a pro-Bitcoin authority to combat the FUD through online & print media as well as massive conferences including Bitcoin Miami. In this episode you will learn about: 9:43 Only Bitcoiners were calling bullshit on blockchain startups 11:27 Central bankers and law makers make the case for Bitcoin pretty well 16:10 Nicola Tesla predicted Bitcoin 20:04 What does open-source mean? 24:56 Bitcoin wins at the margins 28:15 New efficiency in the energy markets 28:53 Good money lets you count, bad money deceives you 31:26 Empowering the global south 37:15 Where are Bitcoiners moving to? Relevant links: @ck_Snarks on Twitter bitcoinmagazine.com Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"I wanted to bring value with every single piece I did." - Mark Moss BWJ 052: Soak in the knowledge from @1MarkMoss - a writer, sound money advocate and freedom maximalist with his own YouTube show and radio show on iHeartRadio. In this episode you will learn about: 9:15 Now we have a tool we can win with. 13:00 How he approaches investing 21:15 Money is a neutral tool, but fiat is inherently evil 27:00 Breakdown of his book the UnCommunist Manifesto 28:05 What is capitalism? 31:24 Politics is a parasite 37:40 His approach to content creation 53:29 Decentralisation is the revolution Relevant links: @1MarkMoss on Twitter 1markmoss.com Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Nothing has held my interest like Bitcoin." - Max BWJ 051: I'm joined by Max from the @BitBuyBitPod, a podcast for "ungovernable misfits" - visit his website ungovernablemisfits.com In this episode you will learn about: 6:03 Bitcoin just makes sense 14:07 Starting out in the property market at age fourteen 16:16 Why did he stop flipping property and cars? 22:47 Property ownership vs Bitcoin ownership 31:30 What will go through his head on his deathbed? 36:50 Learn alongside Max through the Bit-Buy-Bit Podcast 37:44 Sustaining a podcast with ethical revenue Relevant links: @MaxBitBuyBit on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"People are 40% poorer in just the last 14 days." - Oluwasegun Kosemani BWJ 050: This time I sat down with Mr Kosemani to talk about the situation in Nigeria, which is one of the biggest adopters of Bitcoin in the world. He's also the co-founder of @SatoshisJournal and works with @VillageBitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: 3:22 Banking, remittance and Bitcoin in Nigeria 10:50 How much better is the Bitcoin solution? 17:45 Walking away from multi-million dollar deals 31:43 The unreal inflation in Nigeria 38:30 Proliferation of shitcoins in the country 47:15 The secrets of exchanges 55:10 Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria Relevant links: @MrlamilamiKosch on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Bitcoin is the innovation - it's not about technology, it's about money" - Jesse Myers BWJ 049: I was joined by Jesse Myers (@croesus_btc) who runs a Bitcoin-only fund and has written valuable works on the Bitcoin space, to get his unique perspective on the cryptocurrency industry. In this episode you will learn about: 2:25 Falling into the altcoin trap 7:00 Reading the Bitcoin Standard changes your worldview 12:08 What is management consulting & developing a nose for value 22:20 Lessons from his educational life 29:57 What do they think is their biggest contribution to Bitcoin (so far)? 32:20 What does the professional money class think of cryptocurrencies? 41:25 Undoing his MBA with Bitcoin tomes 26:20 Public good vs public interest 53:16 What's his favorite article and why? Relevant links: Croesus_BTC on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"We're building a social layer to Bitcoin." - Matteo Pellegrini BWJ 048: In his first-ever podcast appearance, Matteo Pellegrini from @orangepillapp joined me on the show to discuss his rollercoaster journey to Bitcoin maximalism. In this episode you will learn about: 2:13 First thoughts about Bitcoin 11:30 Economics degrees don't teach you about money 17:48 Taking advantage of loopholes in the shipping industry 21:36 Successes and failures of entrepreneurship 32:45 Founding the Orange Pill app 44:32 Value for value is the best business model 47:42 Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Relevant links: OrangePillApp on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
"Bitcoin actually gives people a tool that makes it a lot easier to actualize liberty." - Stephan Livera BWJ 047: Had a great interview with Stephan Livera, he writes for Bitcoin Magazine, hosts an educational Bitcoin podcast for those new and old in the space as well as provides financial Bitcoin services with education on swanbitcoin.com. In this episode you will learn about: - Austrian economics to Libertarian to Bitcoin - Living under the fiat standard - The world is governed by children - Challenging central banks - Bitcoin for those who are financially canceled - His approach to podcasting Brain drains and brain sinks Relevant links: - StephanLivera on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 046: I spoke to Mike Alfred, he's been investing since he left High School and has held numerous high-ranking positions in the corporate world. In this episode you will learn about: The stock market in the late 90s Reading one thousand-page book in one sitting Digesting large volumes of information for the important bits Systems of viewing the world and recognizing patterns Seed-stage investing is about people Building a proprietary rating system for USA 401k Becoming an ultra-marathon runner Withholding judgment on big decisions and passive not active consideration Tolerating Bitcoin volatility Smart Bitcoin mining companies are a good investment A love of Bitcoin without being a maxi Relevant links: MikeAlfred on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 045: In this episode, I speak with Rob Brinded, he's worked with elite athletes to help them understand that the body only exists in the mind and that pain and emotions are fundamentally energy. In this episode you will learn about: Staying away from scammers Energy science for elite athletes The importance of the electrical system of the body Connection between Daoist principles of energy and Bitcoin The duality of the human mind and the decentralized mind Relevant links: Rob Brinded on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 044: In today's episode, our guest is Fractal Encrypt, the artist behind the Bitcoin full-node sculpture. In this episode you will learn about: When did you first sell art for Bitcoin? How can art be used to spread a message? When did you realise it's a Bitcoin revolution? How did mushrooms teach you about chemistry? How bad is the misinformation in the psychedelics market? What is the psychedelics renaissance? What deep knowledge can guide us today? What is an astrolobe? What was scary about focusing on physical art? How does Bitcoin actualise Bitcoiners? Relevant links: FractalEncrypt on Twitter Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 043: In this episode, I speak with Gandalf, not only Bitcoin's reincarnation of my favorite wizard but also someone with great insight into what is being built atop Bitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: How did being a real estate agent lead to Bitcoin? Why is it important to have skin in the game? How do you become interested in investing? What is a deflationary mindset? How is Bitcoin a collectible? Why is Bitcoin a “time saver”? Why is Dubai an attractive location for Bitcoin? Why is moving to the Isle of Man exciting? How critical is investing in yourself? What is the key to creating good content? Relevant links: BTCGandalf on Twitter Braiins CoinCorner Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 042: In this episode I speak with El Sultan Bitcoin, who's amazing story as a Venezuelan, couldn't highlight better the importance Bitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: What is life like growing up in Caracas? How does inflation affect you? What is the history of Venezuela? Why does quality of life drop due to hyperinflation? How important is the digitalization of cash? Why did Bitcoin save your life? Is Bitcoin volatility better than the Bolivar? Why is network topology important? How will we fund Bitcoin education? What is the future of content marketing? Relevant links: Elsultanbitcoin on Twitter Product Marketing Manager with Ledn Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 041: In this episode, I speak with Dusan Matuska, an entrepreneur with a lofty goal, he is on a mission to educate 100 million people about Bitcoin by 2030. In this episode you will learn about: What is the recent history of Slovakia? Why are Rai stones in Yap island important? What is the Bitcoin academy in Honduras? How entrepreneurial can one be from a young age? Why is Bitcoin a tool for change? How can Bitcoin be used for digital self-defense? Why move a Bitcoin mining business to Paraguay? How is the EU creating a privacy problem? What is so exciting about Roatan? When is teaching teachers important? Relevant links: dusan_matuska on Twitter Website: dusanmatuska.com Sponsor: FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 040: In this episode I speak with Texas Slim, a 7th generation Texan, and founder of the Beef Initiative. In this episode you will learn about: How did getting sick prompt food research? What is cowboy life like? How do you explain centralisation vs decentralisation? What perspective does travel bring to your life? How can a serious illness help you reflect? What is a food desert? When is food actually poison? How big a problem is the gobal food industry? How is Bitcoin appealing to farmers? Why do farmers understand volatility? Relevant links: Texas Slim on twitter Beef Initiative website Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins. How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 039: In this episode I speak with Abhilash Nair, who works at Hexa wallet, and is building Bitcoin4India In this episode you will learn about: India's appetite for Bitcoin. The role of gold in Indian culture. Smartphone proliferation in India. How his startup passion led to joining Hexa Wallet. Why Bitcoin 4 India was created. The impact of the Indian demonetisation event. Inflation in India. The perception of crypto vs Bitcoin. Why Bitcoin adoption will be sudden and seamless. The digital payments revolution in India. Relevant links: Abhilash Nair on Twitter Bitcoin4India on Twitter Hexa Wallet on Twitter Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 038: In this episode I speak with Daniel Pickering, Chief Investment officer of Listed Reserve, a Sydney based digital asset fund. In this episode you will learn about: Internet based gambling in Asia. Why the gambling industry is often an early adopter. The similarity between Bitcoin, internet, and mobile adoption. Why Bitcoin's ability to settle large sums over a short period is valuable. The threat of regulation. The rationale behind launching a fund. The Bitcoin mining investment case. The importance of Bitcoin as a global market. Why Bitcoin is “bottom up”. Relevant links: Daniel Pickering on Twitter Listed Reserve digital asset fund Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 037: In this episode I speak with Daniel Prince, host of the Once Bitten Podcast, and author of Choose Life: In this episode you will learn: What is life like as a forex broker? How did the introduction of the Euro impact the world? Why did the 2008 financial crisis not make sense? How does it feel when the adrenaline kicks in as a broker? Why do Bitcoiners free themselves? What impact did reading the “4 hour work week” have? How did travelling as a family restore faith in humanity? Why are we brainwashed into sending kids to school? What does it feel like to “de-school” a parent? How can one achieve an immense sense of freedom? Relevant links: Daniel Prince on Twitter Choose Life by Daniel Prince Once Bitten Podcast by Daniel Prince Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 036: In this episode I speak with Nathaniel Harmon from OceanBit. In this episode you will have answers to: Why would you move to Hawaii? What is an oceanographer? When is chemistry relevant? Why is there no true innovation from the private sector? What is the difference between iteration and innovation? Who is energy buyer of last resort? What is OTEC? How can OTEC be used for Bitcoin mining? Why is there 8TW of energy in ocean? What is the kardashev scale? Relevant links: Nathaniel Harmon on Twitter Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 035: In this episode I speak with Dan and Josh from the Blue Collar Bitcoin podcast. What will you learn? Why is Bitcoin the internet of money? What does it take to become a paramedic? What does it mean to be a professionally trained problem solver? What is the predicament of the middle class? Why is fiat currency the biggest problem today? Why can new firemen not afford houses? Why will nation states default? How is the printing press akin to bitcoin? Relevant links: Blue Collar Bitcoin on Twitter Blue Collar Bitcoin website Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Personal twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Podcast twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show! Best, Jake
BWJ 034: In this episode I speak with Joe Hall. What will you learn? What 3 touch points helped Joe take Bitcoin seriously? How did emerging markets reveal corruption? When did remittance in Ivory coast catch his attention? Why has he been guilty of “Bitcoin propaganda”? What are the challenges in traditional media? Why is it hard to make money on Bitcoin media? Why does everything have a bias? How does it feel having your content plagiarised? What is a thorough primary research process? Why did a Costa Coffee transaction recently go viral? Relevant links: Joe on Twitter Coin Telegraph Sponsor: This episode to be sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show Best, Jake
BWJ 033: In this episode I speak with Brian Estes. What will you learn? 03.56: How did Brian react to reading the Satoshi Nakamoto whitepaper? 11.27: What gave Brian the confidence to start his own business? 13.57: How does s-curve technology adoption function? 18.09: What is Bitcoin? 22.08: When will Bitcoin become the largest payment system globally? 32.15: How is Bitcoin disrupting the financial advisory business? 37.43: How did Brian overcome the challenge of a major car accident as a teenager? 42.54: What misinformation must we be wary of? 49.35: Why can't governments ban Bitcoin? 52.13: Why is now a good time to buy Bitcoin? Relevant links: Brian on Twitter Brian's fund Off The Chain Capital Motley Fool adoption report Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index Bernstein vs DOJ wikipedia Sponsor: This is the first episode to be sponsored by FastBitcoins.com How can you help? Rate Subscribe Share Get in touch: Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to support the show Best, Jake
BWJ 032: In this episode I speak with Gigi. What we chat about: How being a gamer lead to an early interest in computers. Why his initial opinion of Bitcoin was wrong. The importance of having multiple touchpoints en route to Bitcoin. Being comfortable with setting your life on fire to work on Bitcoin. The similarity between Bitocin and BitTorrent. Thinking of Bitcoin simply as a tool. How Bitcoin adoption changed his life. The critical difference between Bitcoin & Shitcoins. Being excited for the value-4-value model. Utilising the advertising model as self-censorship. Books & resources mentioned: Gigi on Twitter 21 Ways by Gigi 21 Lessons by Gigi Seetee.io Bitcoin quotes Podcastindex.org Fountain.fm Breez.technology Getalby.com If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends! Thank you, Best, Jake +++ Support the show: Fountain (stream sats) here. Join fountain with my referral code here. +++ Full episode library: Amazon here. Fountain here. Google here. Itunes here. Spotify here. +++ Get in touch: Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse
BWJ 031: In this episode I speak with Rishi Bond, we chat about: Building Bitcoin Lake. Growing up in Guatemala. Wanting to help reduce poverty. Quitting his job to go all-in Bitcoin. Finding himself with extra time. Moving to Lake Atitlan. Being inspired by Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. Developing the Bitcoin circular economy. Pushing the case for Bitcoin as legal tender. The libertarian school of thought. You can contact Rishi on twitter @iamrishibond If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, subscribe, and share with your friends! Thank you, Best, Jake +++ Support the show: Fountain (stream sats) here. Join fountain with my referral code here. +++ Full episode library: Amazon here. Fountain here. Google here. Itunes here. Spotify here. +++ Get in touch: Twitter: @bitcoinwithjake Twitter: @jakeeswoodhouse