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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby's and Madison Square Garden, and the current CEO of Durable Money. We also dig deep into investing, valuation frameworks, AI, tariffs, and the future of American labor. Meet the man who's led billion-dollar companies and still chose to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole.  ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Tad Smith on X: https://x.com/tadtweets ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 – Meet Tad Smith: Ex-CEO Turned Bitcoiner 02:30 – Childhood in Denver & Ivy League Choice 04:00 – JP Morgan, HBS & Rockefeller Days 07:00 – Music & Media Career: BMG to McKinsey 09:00 – Corporate Climb: Starwood, Elsevier, MSG 14:00 – Sotheby's CEO & Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 17:00 – Teaching Finance & Discovering Bitcoin 21:30 – Fiat Illusion: Markets vs. Money Supply 25:00 – Kubler-Ross Model of Bitcoin Adoption 28:00 – Tech Patterns: Yahoo, Google, Amazon 33:00 – Collectibles, Scarcity & Emotional Investing 36:00 – Tad's Personal Stock Bets 39:00 – Indexing & Monopoly Dynamics 43:00 – Bitcoin as the Benchmark 48:00 – Portfolio Moves: Strategy, Options, Art 52:00 – The Maxi Mindset 54:00 – Tariffs & AI's Economic Impact 59:00 – Robots & Reshoring Risks 1:03:00 – Purpose Beyond Work 1:06:00 – AI & Post-Work Societies 1:09:00 – America's Economic Reckoning 1:12:00 – Fixing Education & National Confidence 1:15:00 – Long-Term Optimism Despite Chaos 1:18:00 – The Battle for Bitcoin Narrative 1:21:00 – Bitcoin's Role in the Next Economy 1:24:00 – What TradFi Still Misses About Bitcoin 1:28:00 – Advice to Young Investors 1:31:00 – Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs & Regulation 1:35:00 – Why Bitcoin Is Undervalued 1:38:00 – Bitcoin in a Multipolar World 1:41:00 – Preparing for Hyperbitcoinization 1:44:00 – Final Thoughts on Freedom & Legacy I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

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Have you ever felt lost in the rabbit hole of Bitcoin? In this episode, I revisit Gigi's "21 Lessons of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole," diving deep into Chapter 3, which focuses on technology. What makes Bitcoin's technology so revolutionary? How does it invert the power balance of the physical world? We'll explore the cryptography that secures Bitcoin, the importance of decentralization, and the cypherpunk ethos that shaped its creation. Is Bitcoin just another app, or is it the foundation for a new economic reality? Join me as I rediscover the beauty and simplicity of Bitcoin's origins, and ponder the exponential technologies that are shaping its future. Are you ready to go parabolic? Check out the original article: Reboot - Read_256 - 21 Lessons of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole - Chapter 3 (Technology) by Gigi (Link: https://21lessons.com/technology) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) Check out our awesome sponsors! Fold: The best way to buy, use, and earn #Bitcoin on everything you do! Sats back on your debit card, gift cards, auto-buys, round-ups, you name it. Fold is the true bitcoiner's banking. Get 20K sats for FREE using referral code bitcoinaudible.com/fold Ready for best-in-class self custody? Get the Jade here and use discount code 'GUY' to get 10% off (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/jade) Trying to BUY BITCOIN? River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river) Bitcoin Games! Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) Bitcoin Custodial Multisig Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp) Education & HomeSchooling Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)

In this episode, I revisit Chapter 2 of Gigi's "21 Lessons from the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole," taking another look at the core principles of economics through a Bitcoin lens. We'll explore concepts like inflation, value, and sound money, questioning the traditional financial system along the way. How does Bitcoin challenge our understanding of these concepts? Is it a return to sound money or something entirely new? Tune in for a fresh perspective on these fundamental economic ideas. Check out the original article: Reboot - Read_256 - 21 Lessons of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole - Chapter 2 (Economics) by Gigi (Link: https://21lessons.com/economics) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) Check out our awesome sponsors! Fold: The best way to buy, use, and earn #Bitcoin on everything you do! Sats back on your debit card, gift cards, auto-buys, round-ups, you name it. Fold is the true bitcoiner's banking. Get 20K sats for FREE using referral code bitcoinaudible.com/fold Ready for best-in-class self custody? Get the Jade here and use discount code 'GUY' to get 10% off (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/jade) Trying to BUY BITCOIN? River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river) Bitcoin Games! Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) Bitcoin Custodial Multisig Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp) Education & HomeSchooling Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)

Returning to a classic! I revisit Gigi's "21 Lessons of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole," starting with Chapter 1: Philosophy. What does Bitcoin have to teach us about immutability, scarcity, and identity? Can a digital creation challenge our understanding of the world around us? Join me as I re-explore these foundational ideas and consider what they mean in today's ever-changing landscape. It's always a good time to dust off these fundamentals and ask ourselves if we've really understood the lessons they hold.  Check out the original article: Reboot - Read_256 - 21 Lessons of the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole - Chapter 1 (Philosophy) by Gigi (Link: https://21lessons.com/philosophy) Host Links ⁠Guy on Nostr ⁠(Link: http://tinyurl.com/2xc96ney) ⁠Guy on X ⁠(Link: https://twitter.com/theguyswann) Guy on Instagram (Link: https://www.instagram.com/theguyswann) Guy on TikTok (Link: https://www.tiktok.com/@theguyswann) Guy on YouTube (Link: https://www.youtube.com/@theguyswann) ⁠Bitcoin Audible on X⁠ (Link: https://twitter.com/BitcoinAudible) The Guy Swann Network Broadcast Room on Keet (Link: https://tinyurl.com/3na6v839) Check out our awesome sponsors! Fold: The best way to buy, use, and earn #Bitcoin on everything you do! Sats back on your debit card, gift cards, auto-buys, round-ups, you name it. Fold is the true bitcoiner's banking. Get 20K sats for FREE using referral code bitcoinaudible.com/fold Ready for best-in-class self custody? Get the Jade here and use discount code 'GUY' to get 10% off (Link: bitcoinaudible.com/jade) Trying to BUY BITCOIN? River, secure, trusted, bitcoin only, lightning enabled, simple. (Link: https://bitcoinaudible.com/river) Bitcoin Games! Get 10% off the best Bitcoin board game in the world, HODLUP! Or any of the other great games from the Free Market Kids! Use code GUY10 at checkout for 10% off your cart! (Link: https://www.freemarketkids.com/collections/games-1) Bitcoin Custodial Multisig Want to get into Bitcoin but not ready for self custody? Use custodial multisig for the best way to distribute trust across multiple institutions and even jurisdictions! Check out OnRamp. (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/onramp) Education & HomeSchooling Get the lesson in real economics that you never got in school, and teach your kids the truth, not the statist insanity that is Keynesianism. Liberty Classroom is the invaluable resource you are looking for! (Link: BitcoinAudible.com/Liberty)

In today's episode, we spoke with Jamie Plowman, who's a fellow Bitcoiner out of the UK. Jamies discovered Bitcoin during the pandemic and knew from the get-go it was something that would change his life for the better. These days, he's orange pilling friends and family, creates content of merchants accepting Bitcoin and is participating at events. You can follow Jamie on X: https://x.com/AcceptingBTC21You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceptingbitcoinJamie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acceptingbitcoin

In today's episode, we spoke with Mark Connors. He used to work in TradFi, at times even at Credit Suisse, and soon realized how powerful Bitcoin truly is. Mark went down the Bitcoin data rabbit hole today and showed us some interesting figures and charts on why Bitcoin is the only solution in finance and the future! You can follow Mark on X: https://x.com/riskdimensions Or send Mark an email: mark@riskdimensions.ioYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Mark's Substack: https://markrconnors.substack.com/Mark's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-r-connors/Mark's Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S9VuVVZ956uUETG19qhSLX6qCYW9HNk5/

In today's episode, we sat down together again and spoke about the recent developments with central banks and strategic reserves, why the UK nurtures the craziest economists, and why everyone should take a chill pill.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Ian's Takedown: https://youtu.be/EXxc9FRMToU?si=oJEgAYiqFE2kt6vy

In today's episode, we spoke with Rob from Bitsaga. Rob went viral recently with an X-post about Bitcoin security. We went down the multisig route, why it's easier than you think, why debanking is a real issue and how Bitsaga is helping people get onboard. You can follow Rob on X: https://x.com/BitsagaRob You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) --- Topics mentioned in the episode: Bitsaga Website: https://bitsaga.be/Rob's X-post About Bitcoin Security: https://x.com/BitsagaRob/status/1878156176375926853Rob's X-Post About the Podcast Scam: https://x.com/BitsagaRob/status/1879191262303252552

Bringing everybody to the entrance of the #Bitcoin Rabbit Hole. $ BTC 95,248 Block Height 878,350 Today's guest on the show is @satmojoe Joe Bryan who joins me to introduce his presentation 'What's The Problem?' Joe's hope with this presentation is to bring as many people as possible to the starting line of learning about #Bitcoin. Why did @satmojoe make this presentation and how does it tie in with doing 'breath work' in a dark room with random other dudes during an unexpected weekend? What feedback did @satmojoe receive from his audience and how did that make him feel? How did @satmojoe go from Physics at Oxford to investment banking to betting to #Bitcoin? A huge thank you to @satmojoe for stepping up onto the scene to release his presentation, please follow @satsvsfiat and find the presentation here: https://www.satsvsfiat.com/ ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -  https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Thank you: @swan @relai_app @BitBoxSwiss @ZapriteApp @mempool @OnrampBitcoin for your trust and support.  Support the pods via @fountain_app  -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n  Shills and Mench's: ONRAMP - https://onrampbitcoin.com/?grsf=bitten - Bitcoin Financial and inheritance Services built on Multi-Institutional Custody.  Save $250 using code BITTEN Listen to the Onramp Podcast here - https://fountain.fm/show/fnaiifAYNlixGUPfBwXH  ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40  ORANGE PILL APP - https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey - find your plebs, meet-ups and conferences. SWAN BITCOIN -  www.swan.com/bitten  RELAI - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN DECRYPTING MONEY - https://bit.ly/4hgvSfB  MEMPOOL - https://mempool.space/ + https://mempool.space/sponsor BITCOIN ADVISOR - https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten  SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN STACKING SAT http://stackinsat.com/signup/?r=Bitten SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM  HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io -  USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount.

In today's episode, we spoke about the recent happenings in Bitcoin, why it's good to slay your heroes, and what we expect to happen in 2025. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

The film No More Inflation has now been finished and is available for purchase in #Bitcoin here: https://nomoreinflation.com/ $ BTC 93,880 Block Height 876,154 Today's guest on the show is filmmaker @Bitcoinshooter who joins me to talk about the launch of his film No More Inflation which stars many Bitcoiners and Graham Hancock. Why does Graham Hancock turn up in a film about inflation and what does he know about the destruction of ForEiGn AiD? How does @Bitcoinshooter hope to attract millions of people to look into the #Bitcoin Rabbit Hole and why did he travel the world to make this film? Are you going to support the work of Shooter and purchase some movie codes in #Bitcoin to send to your friends and families as a gift? You can find the film here: https://nomoreinflation.com/ A huge thank you to @Bitcoinshooter for his hard work in making this film and for supporting Bitcoin education! ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -  https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Thank you: @swan @relai_app @BitBoxSwiss @ZapriteApp @mempool @OnrampBitcoin for your trust and support.  Support the pods via @fountain_app  -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n  Shills and Mench's: ONRAMP - https://onrampbitcoin.com/?grsf=bitten - Bitcoin Financial and inheritance Services built on Multi-Institutional Custody.  Save $250 using code BITTEN Listen to the Onramp Podcast here - https://fountain.fm/show/fnaiifAYNlixGUPfBwXH  ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40  ORANGE PILL APP - https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey - find your plebs, meet-ups and conferences. SWAN BITCOIN -  www.swan.com/bitten  RELAI - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN DECRYPTING MONEY - https://bit.ly/4hgvSfB  MEMPOOL - https://mempool.space/ + https://mempool.space/sponsor BITCOIN ADVISOR - https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten  SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN STACKING SAT http://stackinsat.com/signup/?r=Bitten SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM  HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io -  USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount.

In today's episode, we spoke with Grafton Clark from Vexl. Grafton is one of the most vocal voices online to support P2P Bitcoin and how to use Vexl to get more Bitcoin friends. We spoke about his involvement in the community, why it's vital to keep P2P alive and how you can get some P2P Sats as well. You can follow Grafton on X: https://x.com/satsdisco You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Vexl Website: https://vexl.it/

In today's episode, we spoke with Tania Lea, the head of marketing and business development for Azteco LATAM.Tania is from Costa Rica originally and in our chat, we spoke about Bitcoin's adoption in LATAM, why it's vital to offer spending and saving solutions and how Azteco is planing to onboard over a billion users to Bitcoin.You can follow Tania on X: https://x.com/tanialea_Or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-lea/And make sure to follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanialea___/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Azteco Website: https://azte.co/

Launching Bull Bitcoin onto the Global Stage. $ BTC 100,415 Block Height 874,556 Today's guests on the show are @theomogenet and @francispouliot_ from @BullBitcoin_  Why did @francispouliot_ decide @BullBitcoin_  to launch in Europe and what challenges has he faced since making that decision? When will @BullBitcoin_ be fully operational to EU residents and will they be able to launch in more countries around the world? What rabbit holes other than #Bitcoin has @francispouliot_ found himself investigating and where has that led his thoughts on other topics? How did losing his wallet whilst travelling in Japan in 2018 push @theomogenet fully into the #Bitcoin Rabbit Hole and how has Austrian Economic Theory completely changed his life? A huge thank you to @theomogenet and @francispouliot_ for everything you are doing for #Bitcoin. Check out Bull Bitcoin here - https://app.bullbitcoin.com/ ALL LINKS HERE - FOR DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS -  https://vida.page/princey - https://linktr.ee/princey21m Pleb Service Announcements. @orangepillapp That's it, that's the announcement. https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey Thank you: @swan @relai_app @BitBoxSwiss @ZapriteApp @mempool @OnrampBitcoin for your trust and support.  Support the pods via @fountain_app  -https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n  Shills and Mench's: ONRAMP - https://onrampbitcoin.com/?grsf=bitten - Bitcoin Financial and inheritance Services built on Multi-Institutional Custody.  Save $250 using code BITTEN Listen to the Onramp Podcast here - https://fountain.fm/show/fnaiifAYNlixGUPfBwXH  ZAPRITE - https://zaprite.com/bitten - Invoicing and accounting for Bitcoiners - Save $40  ORANGE PILL APP - https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/princey - find your plebs, meet-ups and conferences. SWAN BITCOIN -  www.swan.com/bitten  RELAI - www.relai.me/Bitten Use Code BITTEN BITBOX - www.bitbox.swiss/bitten Use Code BITTEN DECRYPTING MONEY - https://bit.ly/4hgvSfB  MEMPOOL - https://mempool.space/ + https://mempool.space/sponsor BITCOIN ADVISOR - https://content.thebitcoinadviser.com/bitten KONSENSUS NETWORK - Buy bitcoin books in different languages. Use code BITTEN for 10% discount - https://bitcoinbook.shop?ref=bitten  SEEDOR STEEL PLATE BACK-UP - @seedor_io use the code BITTEN for a 5% discount. www.seedor.io/BITTEN STACKING SAT http://stackinsat.com/signup/?r=Bitten SATSBACK - Shop online and earn back sats! https://satsback.com/register/5AxjyPRZV8PNJGlM  HEATBIT - Home Bitcoin mining - https://www.heatbit.com/?ref=DANIELPRINCE - Use code BITTEN. CRYPTOTAG STEEL PLATE BACK-UP https://cryptotag.io -  USE CODE BITTEN for 10% discount.

- bitcoin passes $0.1M milestone https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113600319916325790 - strike launches bill pay for those of us who are all in bitcoin - trump says he will tariff any countries which leave the dollar https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/113573130299319701 - putin says nobody can ban bitcoin https://primal.net/e/note1jvzsqy474l267tf9hrx47e3n2msrxr2nstczevka7zukza2wxdrsphkjvn - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week China | Prepares for Sanctions While Eyeing Taiwan China is actively studying sanctions imposed on Russia to prepare for potential repercussions if it invades Taiwan. Chinese officials visited Moscow's central bank, finance ministry, and other key agencies to analyze how Russia navigated economic restrictions. This proactive approach speaks to fears China may have over its $3.3 trillion in foreign reserves and overseas bank assets, which would face significant restrictions under Western sanctions. In an effort to mitigate these risks, China is working to diversify away from dollar-denominated assets and reduce reliance on US Treasury bonds, which underpin the global financial system. This comes amid escalating tensions with the US after Washington approved an arms shipment to Taiwan, prompting Beijing to vow “resolute countermeasures.” FinancialFreedomReport.org - BDK Code Audit https://bitcoindevkit.org/blog/_2024-q4-code-audit/ - Eclair v0.11.0: Official Bolt 12 Support, Splicing, Liquidity Ads & On-The-Fly Funding Prototypes https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/eclair-v0-11-0/ - Damus Notedeck Alpha Now Available to Purple Subscribers https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/damus-notedeck-v0-2-0/ - Coinbase says to not use VPNs https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/coinbase-asks-users-to-stop-using-vpns-and-ad-blockers/ - Alex Mashinsky: founder of bankrupt crypto firm to plead guilty to fraud https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/dec/03/alex-mashinsky-crypto-fraud-celsius - U.S. Officials Urge Americans to Use Encrypted Messaging Apps https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/u-s-officials-urge-americans-to-use-encrypted-messaging-apps/ - Corporate Transparency Act blocked nationwide by Texas judge https://news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-report/corporate-transparency-act-blocked-nationwide-by-texas-court - what bitcoin did relaunches - 1123 days, shoutout to yellow https://x.com/ICOffenderII/status/1864574706583547911 0:00 - Intro 3:52 - Let's gooooooooo 11:57 - Bitstein video 16:30 - Trump says you're welcome 18:15 - Shoutout to Yellow 20:29 - Dashboard 27:15 - Strike launches bill pay 30:47 - Putin bitcoin comment and BRICS talk 38:38 - Healthcare assassination 41:41 - HRF Story of the Week 43:34 - Boosts and Primal/Fountain talk 50:47 - Software updates 57:22 - Coinbase says no vpns 1:00:09 - Mashinsky guilty plea 1:08:15 - Marty failed Barstool 1:11:07 - US officials encourage encrypted comms 1:22:34 - Corp Transparency Act blocked 1:27:22 - WBD relaunch 1:29:40 - Get back to work Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

In today's episode, we spoke with Erik Sadder, a UX designer from Sweden. He's a current grantee with the Bitcoin Design Foundation and is working on implementing better e-Cash solutions. We spoke about the different approaches to making Bitcoin wallets easier to use, how we can simplify the orange pill process, and what role scaling solutions play in this. You can follow Erik on X: https://x.com/uxerik_ You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Erik's Website: https://uierik.com/

In today's episode, we spoke with Frank Corva. He's the political and business correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine and a contributor to Forbes Digital. Frank is from New York and has spent most of his professional career in education and as a social worker. He initially discovered Bitcoin through a friend and knew he had to get involved. These days, he writes about Bitcoin adoption in the Global South, how we as Bitcoiners can change public perception, and why it's essential to challenge our own beliefs. You can follow Frank on X: https://x.com/frankcorva Or alternitavely on Nostr: npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Frank's Newsletter: https://frankcorva.substack.com/Bitcoin Magazine Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/hR9dBzqZvvg?si=7VDue0tu1WxK_7E3Bitcoin DADA: https://btcdada.com/Stand with Crypto: https://www.standwithcrypto.org/

In today's episode, we spoke with Alen Makhmetov, one of the co-founders of Hashlabs Mining.We went down the mining rabbit hole, explaining all the possibilities, why Hashlabs is doing things differently and how life in Asia was for Alen.You can follow Alen on X: https://x.com/alenmakhmetovOr, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenmakhmetov/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Hashlabs Website: https://www.hashlabsmining.io/

- Microsoft to consider bitcoin as a hedge against inflation https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/789019/000119312524242884/d878959ddefa14a.htm - Lightspark announces new layer 2 Spark https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/lightspark-announces-new-bitcoin-l2-and-upgraded-uma-capabilities - ECB Economists: Nocoiners May Be Impoverished by Rising Bitcoin Prices https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ecb-economists-nocoiners-may-be-impoverished-by-rising-bitcoin-prices/ - Minneapolis FED Research Paper Finds Banning or Taxing 'Bitcoin' Can Help Maintain Permanent Budget Deficits https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/minneapolis-fed-research-paper-finds-banning-or-taxing-bitcoin-can-help-maintain-permanent-budget-deficits/ - Denmark to Consider Unrealized Cryptocurrency Capital Gains Tax Next Year https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/denmark-to-consider-unrealized-cryptocurrency-gains-tax-next-year/ - River Introduces BTC Yield on USD Deposits https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/river-introduces-btc-yield-on-usd-deposits/ - Spiral funds Spacebear for payjoin dev kit work https://x.com/spiralbtc/status/1848741207502885101 - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week Burma | Major Banks Complicit in Junta's Financial Crackdown FinancialFreedomReport.org - Vote for HRF CBDC Tracker Award https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/human-civil-rights/awareness-categories/non-profit - Core Lightning v24.08.2: Remember and Update Channel Hints https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/core-lightning-v24-08-2/ - DATUM Gateway v0.2-beta https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/datum-gateway-v0-2-beta/ - Stratum v2 SRI v1.1.0: Improved Protocol Crates Documentation, More Testing Abilities https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/stratum-v2-sri-v1-1-0/ - Wasabi Wallet v2.3.0: Rewrite of Tor Integration, UX Improvements & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-3-0/ - Nunchuk Android v1.9.53 and iOS v1.9.57 https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/android.1.9.53 & https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-android/releases/tag/android.1.9.53 - Nunchuk Desktop 1.9.39 https://github.com/nunchuk-io/nunchuk-desktop/releases/tag/1.9.39 - Bisq2 v2.1.2: Optimized Reputation System & Chat Consolidation https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bisq2-v2-1-2/ - Alby Hub v1.10.3 https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/gm-2024-10-25/ - zap.store v0.1.4 https://primal.net/e/note18ee7q96n64ryxuwk3f84hdrr0fx3j6fjf679caj92ftggg96desq78rwv7 - AlgoRelay: Nostr's First Algorithmic Relay https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/algorelay-nostr-algorithmic-relay/ - SIGit.io: Document Signing & Verification Over Nostr https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/sigit-beta-doc-signing-nostr/ - Tor Browser v14.0: Firefox ESR 128, New Circuit Option for Android & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tor-browser-v14-0/ 0:00 - Intro 3:35 - Living life live 6:04 - Dashboard 8:02 - Microsoft 16:56 - Lightspark L2 35:03 - Central Bank papers on bitcoin 51:31 - Denmark unrealized cap gains 54:51 - BRICS 58:37 - River BTC interest on USD deposits 1:07:17 - Spiral grants 1:08:20 - Coracle bug breaking news 1:09:44 - HRF Story of the Week 1:12:11 - Software updates 1:19:07 - Key rotation 1:22:54 - Boosts and J-Mart marathon Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

In today's episode, we spoke with Marc van Versendaal, an educator and Bitcoin enthusiast from the Netherlands.Marc discovered crypto first but quickly pivoted to Bitcoin.He saw the real use case when he traveled around the world.To him, Bitcoin is not only a spiritual awakening but also a tool to make humankind better.You can follow Marc on X: https://x.com/mvanversendaalOr connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcvanversendaal/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Marc's Company: https://cryptounseen.com/Marc's Interview with Bram: https://youtu.be/TIh28T3l234?si=1XkQsrzomJOV5RLG

 In today's episode, we spoke with Roland from the Alby team.  He gave us a deep dive into the world and development happening with Alby and Lightning.  You can follow him on Nostr: npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef  You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---  Topics mentioned in the episode: Alby Website: https://getalby.com/ Alby Hub: https://blog.getalby.com/what-is-alby-hub/ 

- Ross Stevens: Bitcoin is Protected Speech https://nydig.com/research/bitcoins-protection-under-the-first-amendment - Tornado Cash Developer Roman Storm to Face Criminal Trial, Judge Rules https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/tornado-cash-developer-roman-storm-to-face-criminal-trial-judge-rules/ - Hut8 & Bitmain to Launch of Next-Gen ASIC Miner U3S21EXPH https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/hut8-bitmain-to-launch-of-next-gen-asic-miner-u3s21exph/ - Bitfarms and Riot Platforms Reach Settlement in Hostile Takeover Saga https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/bitfarms-and-riot-platforms-reach-settlement-in-hostile-takeover-saga/ - Swan sues former leadership https://cdn.satellite.earth/4f664f69c76d7be841ca750cd0ebd9953a59e293db46525d73981d66b699ae3d.pdf - BTCPay Server team releases Riga case study https://blog.btcpayserver.org/case-study-bhb24-nostriga/ - PayPal Enables Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/paypal-enables-business-accounts-to-buy-hold-and-sell-cryptocurrency-302259069.html - Telegram Changes Policy to Share Phone Numbers & IP Addresses in 'Valid Requests' https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/telegram-changes-policy-to-share-phone-numbers-ip-addresses-in-valid-requests/ - OpenSats Distributes Seventh Wave of Bitcoin Grants https://opensats.org/blog/bitcoin-grants-september-2024-7th-wave - OpenSats announces long term support for Jon Atack https://opensats.org/blog/jon-atack-receives-lts-grant - Arthur Hayes family office, Maelstrom, announces support for Jon as well https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/arthur-hayess-family-office-funds-another-bitcoin-core-developer - OpenSats Announces Seventh Wave of Nostr Grants https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/opensats-announces-seventh-wave-of-nostr-grants/ - Human Rights Foundation Story of the Week - Wasabi Wallet v2.2.0: Taproot Receive Addresses, Free Coordinators & More https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/wasabi-wallet-v2-2-0/ - Ashigaru v1.0.0: Privacy-first Mobile Bitcoin Wallet https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/ashigaru-v1-0-0/ - kibo.money: Satonomics v0.4.0 https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/kibo-money-satonomics-v0-4-0-rebranded-2/ - Core Lightning v24.08.1: Crash and Bug Fixes https://www.nobsbitcoin.com/cln-v24-08-1/ - Krux v24.09.0 https://github.com/selfcustody/krux/releases/tag/v24.09.0 - Haven relay v0.2.2 https://github.com/bitvora/haven/releases/tag/v0.2.2 - Damus v1.10.1 https://primal.net/e/nevent1qqsqa56flt4nxmzavwv5r7klrzd0hjxxek99fesh2g42rrp3lm839qspz9mhxue69uhkummnw3eryvfwvdhk6qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0qyt8wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnwdaehgu3wvfskueqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhgq3qxtscya34g58tk0z605fvr788k263gsu6cy9x0mhnm87echrgufzsky2cnp - Strike adds privacy shake feature https://x.com/Strike/status/1837222021903573227 0:00 - Crossfit and chill 13:53 - Dashboard 17:14 - Ross Stevens paper 21:43 - Tornado Cash dev criminal trial 28:02 - Choke Point 2.0 36:49 - Hut 8 Bitmain miner 42:32 - Riot hostile takeover settlement 47:22 - Swan lawsuit 51:49 - BTCPay Server Riga case study 58:57 - PayPal business crypto 1:01:57 - Telegram doxxing policy 1:04:51 - Grants section 1:13:34 - HRF Story of the Week 1:17:31 - Boosts & Facebook glasses 1:28:38 - Software updates 1:43:15 - Macro 1:47:56 - Matt's politics questions Shoutout to our sponsors: Unchained Capital https://unchained.com/concierge/ Coinkite https://coinkite.com/ Stakwork https://stakwork.ai/ TFTC Merch is Available: Shop Now https://merch.tftc.io/ Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://tftc.io/podcasts/ Follow Odell: Nostr https://primal.net/odell Newsletter https://discreetlog.com/ Podcast https://citadeldispatch.com/

In today's episode, we spoke with Thomas Jeegers. He's a Springer-published Bitcoin author and the CFO/COO of Relai. Thomas used to work in a bank and got the inside scoop on how this worlds operates. What started with a recommendation by a bank co-worker led to many years of Thomas putting Bitcoin aside. However, things changed when his first child was born, and he picked up every other Bitcoin book. Ever since he's been falling down the rabbit hole… You can follow Thomas on X: https://x.com/ThomasJeegers Or follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjeegers/ He's also on Nostr: npub1v0ck5klm8s7kwg9rq38r7rukhmtstfq5hex57xulvg2lzvdagq6qrcl5my You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Thomas' Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484293088

In today's episode, we spoke with each other and give you an insight, what changes are coming to Rabbit Hole Stories.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Phil Lojacono. He recently started his own Bitcoin venture and wants to help more SMEs adopt a Bitcoin standard.We spoke about his experience at Google, his learnings after starting a company and selling it on, why universities don't understand economics, and what we as a community need to do better to orange pill more people.You can follow Phil on X: https://x.com/PhilLojaconoOr follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillojacono/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Phil's Company: https://www.berglinde.com/Phil's Newsletter: https://news.berglinde.com/

In today's episode, we spoke with Satoshi Builds. He used to be an architect but decided to give Bitcoin a try.Ever since he's been going down the rabbit hole and found a new passion with his 3D work and drawings. He's been involved in creating a number of creatives for conferences or events.Nowadays, he listens to or watches Bitcoin content and draws the key topics he thinks are valuable for each episode.You can follow Satoshi Builds on X: https://x.com/tired_architectYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Satoshi Builds Articles: https://satoshibuilds.com/Satoshi Builds Special Article: https://satoshibuilds.com/2023/03/09/breaking-free-from-state-control-how-digitalization-and-bitcoin-can-revolutionize-architecture/Satoshi Builds Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/sketchingpodcasts

In today's episode, we discussed Julian Assange's journey to freedom, how Bitcoin helped him achieve it, and what lies in store for him in the future.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Janis Kilian Lenz, a young Bitcoin podcaster who travels the world and interviews people. Janis gave us an insight into his interview run at BTC Prague, what it takes to orange pill Gen-Z and youngsters, and why he believes people need to read more books. You can follow Janis on X: https://x.com/PodcastNom93541 You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Janis Linktree: https://linktr.ee/janisklenzNoMad Podcast: https://thebitcoinnomadfamily.transistor.fm/Janis Substack: https://substack.com/@janiskilianlenz585Janis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-lenz-19a36927a/NoMad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoMadPodcast_NoMadFamily/videos

In today's episode, we spoke with Sean McNamara, who's a Bitcoin educator and the editor of Bitesize Bitcoin.Sean discovered Bitcoin after being homeless in 2015 and initially joined to make money quickly. However, he quickly realized that there was more to this and fell down the rabbit hole.These days, he's actively educating people about Bitcoin'smentals with his new publication, Bitesize Bitcoin.You can follow Sean on X: https://x.com/ToxicMaxiCapybaOr you can follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcnamara-bitesize-bitcoin/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/Bullish-Case-Bitcoin-Vijay-Boyapati/dp/1737204118Sean's Website: https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/

In today's episode, we spoke with Peter, or as he's otherwise known, the Swiss Hodler. Peter has a background in data and marketing and used to work in the TradFi world. These days, he runs his own data marketing agency and devotes as much time as possible to orange-pilling and educating people about Bitcoin. We spoke about his journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, why he decided to be more vocal about Bitcoin, and what we need to improve to market it better. You can follow Peter on X: https://twitter.com/SwissHodler You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Ronnie Grob, who's the editor-in-chief of Schweizer Monat. Ronnie's a journalist who discovered Bitcoin because it seemed too good to be true. Once he realized how powerful it was, he had to dig deeper. These days, Ronnie contributes to the Bitcoin ecosystem by reporting about it in his magazine, and he's part of the movement in Switzerland to put Bitcoin on the balance sheet of the National Bank. You can follow Ronnie on X: https://twitter.com/ronniegrob You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Pascal Hügli, a former journalist from Switzerland who currently works at a bank as a digital assets advisor.We spoke about Pascal's rabbit hole into Bitcoin, why he decided to research other digital assets as well, and how the whole Bitcoin ecosystem sometimes feels like a cult.You can follow Pascal on X: https://twitter.com/pahuegYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Prashanth Chandrashekar, one of the co-founders of Bringin. We spoke about Bitcoin on-ramps, the adoption in India, why we need better solutions to integrate Bitcoin into the legacy financial system, and how Bringin is helping out with that. You can follow Prashanth on X: https://twitter.com/prashanthc123 You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Ivan Makedonski. He's been on our show before in Episode 23. This time, we spoke about Ivan's newfound passion for writing, why Lightning can be used for everything in the world, and how he sees the community changing its mind about self-custody solutions. You can follow Ivan on X: https://twitter.com/Nackoo2000 Or you can connect with Ivan on nostr: npub18jp8mdkytalxyg06zxdevpzwkxjpy9r2rat8gapgwnmmyejp3lps7edjnx You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Ben Justman, the founder and owner of Peony Lane, a winery in Colorado. During our chat, we spoke about Ben's journey into winemaking, why his dad was such an influence, and why he's seeking the slower life in Colorado. You can follow Ben on X: https://twitter.com/BenJustman You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Dominic Frisby, a brilliant comedian from the UK. Dominic went viral recently with his ‘We're all far-right now' song, which Elon Musk shared on X. In our interview, we discussed how Dominic came up with his lyrics, why he ignored Bitcoin for so long, and where he believes the UK is heading. You can follow Dominic on X: https://twitter.com/DominicFrisby You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Bastian Feder, the CEO of Lipa Swiss. Unfortunately, we had some issues with Bastian's camera, so it's an audio-only episode. We talked about Bastian's journey into the rabbit hole, why he decided to found a Bitcoin company, their struggles, and how to improve Lightning. You can follow Bastian on X: https://twitter.com/lapistano Or alternatively, message him on Telegram: https://t.me/lapistano You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Fernando Nikolić, the Head of Communications at Blockstream and the owner of Bitcoin Perception. Fernando grew up in Argentina and Norway, where he grew up in two completely different societies. We talked about the impact of culture and the media landscape, how Bitcoiners need to swallow their pride, and what Blockstream has in store. You can follow Fernando on X: https://twitter.com/basedlayer You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, Joël spoke with Flo Montoya, a Chilean artist. Unfortunately, Ian was not available for this recording. Flo has an interesting journey into Bitcoin. It was her dad who had to use Bitcoin out of necessity, and in doing so, he orange-pilled the entire family. Flo's background is in art, and she thought that combining the two worlds was the best solution to help out the ecosystem. In addition to her artwork, she's also the face for Panties for Bitcoin and Love is Bitcoin. You can follow Flo on X: https://twitter.com/flomontoya_ You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

In today's episode, we spoke with Robin Seyr. He's well-known for his Robin Seyr on X podcast and the content he puts out. We spoke about all things content, why Robin started the podcast in the first place, his goals, and what he thinks we need to do better to get more people on board. You can follow Robin on X: https://twitter.com/RobinSeyr You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Matyas Kuchar, one of the co-organizers of the BTC Prague conference.We used this opportunity to ask Matyas about the recent exchange between BTC Prague and Bitcoin Magazine, why they're different, why Czech Bitcoiners are so awesome, and the importance of staying conservative.You can follow Matyas on X: https://twitter.com/Matyas44CookOr follow him on Nostr: npub137x48n3c7wzyaawmeydkwdxdkvg3gd2mvpp6phrjft9y5xrxqa9q9kz69cYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with David Bailey, the CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Conferences. David's rabbit hole story is fascinating. Not only did he discover Bitcoin in 2012, he also emerged as one of the public voices from this time over the years. To say David has it hard on social media is an understatement. We also spoke about this and, generally, the whole heat against Bitcoin Magazine. You can follow David on X: https://twitter.com/DavidFBailey You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Nicolas from the Dezentralschweiz Podcast. He's our second anonymous guest. Therefore, we only have an audio recording of the conversation.We spoke about the Bitcoin community in Switzerland, why the Swiss people are more likely to take Bitcoin seriously, and how Nicolas is helping out with his podcast.You can follow Nicolas on X: https://twitter.com/Nicolas_B58You can follow us on Twitter (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

In today's episode, we spoke with Renato Schär, one of the co-founders of Yzer and SayNode. We recorded this in late December, so bear that in mind if we speak about ETFs or the price. In this conversation we covered Renatos work at Yzer, why proper app design is so hard and how he sees the future in the Bitcoin community. You can follow Renato on his LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renato-schaer/ You can follow us on Twitter (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode:Yzer App: https://yzer.io/SayNode Website: https://www.saynode.ch/

In today's episode, we're back with a solo episode between Ian and Joël. They talked about the Julian Assange case in London and why it's essential for the freedom of the press and society. These thoughts and ideas led to Ian and Joël talking about the scarcity of time, why technology is deflationary, and how the fiat system is abusing its powers to punish citizens. You can follow us on Twitter (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode:Joël's X Post: https://twitter.com/_jklnz/status/1759897973767504041

In today's episode, we spoke with Eric V Stacks, a Cannabis grower out of California. He's been into Bitcoin for a while and started putting out unique content. Eric's backstory into Bitcoin is pretty typical, but the reason he stayed is very fascinating. He not only has a financial incentive to be part of the community, but he also seeks to use this opportunity to educate fellow Cannabis growers to get off the fiat standard. You can follow Eric on his Twitter: https://twitter.com/EricVStacks You can follow us on Twitter (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

Teruko, a free-spirit Japanese woman. shares her bitcoin journey.Introduction:[00:00] Teruko shares her initial Bitcoin experience, highlighting the volatility and her resolve to understand the technology to avoid future scams.[00:40] Tali introduces the Orange Hatter retreat, emphasizing the opportunity for connection and growth among women Bitcoiners.Teruko's Journey:[01:42] Teruko, a non-typical Japanese raised in a supportive family, discusses her love for travel and freedom, laying the foundation for her attraction to Bitcoin's principles.[00:04:16] Career shifts and a constant search for freedom and flexibility mark Teruko's pre-Bitcoin days, from travel industry mishaps to legal assistant turned tech enthusiast.Deep Dive into Bitcoin:[25:35] Teruko details her initial skepticism and eventual deep dive into Bitcoin, marking a significant turning point in her understanding of money and technology.[30:28] An important realization that Bitcoin isn't just another investment but a potential societal game-changer.Encountering the Bitcoin Community:[34:15] Teruko discusses her involvement in the Bitcoin community, from attending male-dominated meetups to contributing to a Japanese hardware wallet startup.Bitcoin and Society:[39:11] Observations on the global and cultural impacts of Bitcoin, including the challenges and different approaches to creating circular economies.Nostr and Bitcoin Perception in Japan:[42:50] Insights into the Nostr Asia conference and the complicated relationship between Japanese tech enthusiasts and Bitcoin, highlighting cultural hesitations and misconceptions.Challenges and Reflections:[54:18] Teruko reflects on the difficulty of encouraging more women to engage with Bitcoin and considers alternative, subtle approaches to spreading awareness.Concluding Thoughts:[01:02:53] Tali wraps up the discussion, urging listeners to explore further and share the insights with other potentially interested women.Key Quotes:"I really have to figure this thing out. Otherwise, I'll be scammed again in the same scheme." - Teruko on her initial Bitcoin experience."I wouldn't be happy, if I tied in, put into this box, and then I can't even do anything." - Teruko on valuing freedom."Once you see the world through Bitcoin lens, you can't unseen, your perspective it has changed 180 degrees." - Teruko on the transformative understanding of Bitcoin.*** Check out the Orange Hatter Women's Retreat at www.orangehatter.com/yucatan ***To learn more about Bitcoin: Join the Orange Hatter Women's Reading Club. Please email to Tali@orangehatter.com for the private telegram group and zoom link.HODL UP is available at www.freemarketkids.com.Remember: Knowledge is empowerment!

Brian De Mint joins me to discuss the impact of technology on society, the psychology of totalitarianism, the importance of self-responsibility, and the incentive structure of Bitcoin. Brian is an entrepreneur with a decade of market strategy experience. He is the author of Bitcoin Evangelism and works as the head of Marketing at Orange Pill App. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianDeMint App: https://signup.theorangepillapp.com/opa/BrianD Book: https://a.co/d/cqMkd1d// SPONSORS // In Wolf's Clothing: https://wolfnyc.com/iCoin Hardware Wallet (use discount code BITCOIN23): https://www.icointechnology.com/ Wasabi Wallet: https://wasabiwallet.io/ Bitcoin Apparel (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://thebitcoinclothingcompany.com/ Feel Free Tonics (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://botanictonics.com Carnivore Bar (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://carnivorebar.com/ // OUTLINE // 00:00:00 - Coming up 00:00:50 - Intro 00:02:24 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 00:03:10 - Introducing Brian De Mint 00:03:59 - Calling Out Robert for a Boxing Match 00:05:22 - Career Background and Getting into Bitcoin 00:07:32 - The Lure of Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 00:09:16 - Protestant Reformation of the Catholic Church 00:13:49 - How Technology Changes an Existing System 00:17:28 - Ideology Fuels Human Action 00:18:28 - Suppression Leads to Proliferation 00:21:54 - Adapting the Monopoly 00:25:23 - Putting the Pieces Together 00:27:31 - How Decentralized Underground Railroads Liberated the Slaves 00:31:33 - Bitcoin: An Idea Beyond Human Control 00:36:02 - The Delusions of Totalitarianism 00:39:31 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 00:40:28 - 1980s Artworks of Prodemocracy Movements 00:44:16 - The Minority Rule 00:47:22 - The Spartacus Effect 00:52:40 - Alignment of Selfishness and Selflessness 00:54:16 - The Psychology of Totalitarianism 00:56:15 - Four Steps of Mass Formation 00:59:56 - Why We Need Peer-to-Peer Interaction 01:03:07 - The Importance of Self-Responsibility 01:05:19 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 01:06:07 - Social Conformity Experiments 01:11:42 - How Incentives Influence General Patterns of Human Behaviour 01:16:03 - The Intersection of Bitcoin and the Social Change Movement 01:19:11 - Bitcoin's Underlying Incentives 01:23:25 - Morality of Telling the Truth 01:26:15 - Where to Find Brian on the Internet// PODCAST // Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsE? RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22 Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22 Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedlove// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/// SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22 All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22

Sophie von Laer joins me to discuss the purpose of leadership, the nature of the flow state, how connectivity provides empowerment, and the philosophy of Bitcoin. Sophie von Laer is a leadership scholar, inventor, and speaker. She is the CEO of the Strategic Maverick.// GUEST // Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sophistem Website: https://www.strategicmaverick.com/// OUTLINE // 00:00 - Coming up 00:58 - Intro 02:31 - Helping Lightning Startups with In Wolf's Clothing 03:17 - Introducing Sophie von Laer 03:40 - Hereditary Leadership vs. Merit-Based Leadership 05:36 - Bitcoin is Redefining Leadership 08:06 - How Purpose Dictates Leadership 10:45 - The Danger of Misunderstanding Sovereignty 11:25 - The Meaning of Meaning 13:25 - The Decentralization of Leadership 15:07 - The Feedback Loop of Hero's Journey 17:12 - Maximize Your Profits with Gold Investment Letter 18:08 - Secure Your Bitcoin Stash with the iCoin Hardware Wallet 19:04 - Take Control of Your Healthcare with CrowdHealth 20:06 - Transformative Learning through the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 22:28 - What Would a Bitcoinized World Look Like? 24:15 - Attributes of an Ideal Leader 26:00 - Empowerment is the Answer to Good Leadership 28:23 - Changing Organizational Cultures 30:01 - How Curiosity Induces Flowstate 31:40 - Violation of Private Property Interrupts Human Autonomy 32:51 - Incentives for Triggering the Flowstate 35:05 - Normalizing the Human Fear of Autonomy 36:47 - A Bitcoin Wallet with Privacy Built-In: Wasabi Wallet 37:39 - Hold Bitcoin in the Most Secure Custody Model with Casa 38:27 - Understanding the Concept of Power 41:14 - Money is a Form of Meaningful Communication 43:28 - Connectivity Provides Empowerment 45:00 - Manifestation of a Decentralized Economy 46:20 - The Philosophy of Bitcoin 47:49 - Where to Find Sophie on the Internet // PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8...RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7 Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Sats via Tippin.me: https://tippin.me/@Breedlove22Dollars via Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveDollars via Venmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2The "What is Money?" Show Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32843101// WRITTEN WORK // Medium: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/ // SOCIAL // Breedlove Twitter: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22WiM? Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22All My Current Work: https://vida.page/breedlove22