Bitcoin Rapid-Fire
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 148 ratingsBitcoin is the future of money, that is my firm belief. I use this show to learn more about this phenomenon, and its various implications, from some of the brightest minds in the space, and beyond. I'm not trying to educate or inform anyone, I'm sharing my own journey of attempting to understand bitcoin, and delving in to some of the less obvious, but incredibly profound, aspects of its emergence in the global culture.
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Caitlin Long of Avanti Bank on How Bitcoin Will Transform the Banking System
May 14, 2021 19:56 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBCaitlin Long is the Founder and CEO of Avanti. According to their website: 'Avanti is a new breed of bank — a software platform with a bank charter, built to connect digital assets with the legacy financial system...We’re not just a bank — we’re a depository institution, which means we’re eligible to become a U.S. dollar clearing bank at the Federal Reserve. Avanti offers a superior regulatory structure relative to digital asset competitors, including a full-reserve requirement for dolla...
Mayor Scott Conger - Bitcoin for Better Cities
May 11, 2021 14:46 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBIf you've been hanging out on twitter you may have seen several people with Laser eyes imposed over their profile pictures. Though this started as a meme around bitcoin reaching 100k dollars in price (#LaserRayUntil100k), it has become a signal for ones support of what bitcoin represents. Recently even some politicians in the US have been showing their alignment with bitcoin by changing their profile photos to the laser eyes. Mayor Scott Conger of Jackson, Tennessee, is one of those politi...
Adam Ortolf (@denverbitcoin) on His Journey to Waste-Gas Bitcoin Mining (And Why It's So Exciting)
May 05, 2021 20:33 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBAdam Ortolf is the business development officer for the US market for Upstream Data, a company that pairs modular bitcoin mining datacenters to natural gas engines, to convert waste energy (natural gas), into the best form of money the world has ever known - bitcoin. Adam has been a pioneer in this emerging industry, brining a ton of passion and energy to it, so I thought it would be fun to get together for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Adam: TWITTER:https://twitter.com/denverbitcoin COM...
Bringing Back Craftsmanship - Chad Urban of the American College of Building Arts
April 29, 2021 18:44 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBIn the bitcoin space we often discuss the many insidious impacts of being on a 'fiat' money standard. We also look to previous periods in which societies used 'sound money', to see what elements of culture, art, business etc. might have been impacted by the difference in monetary standard. As bitcoin develops, it's becoming clear that the change in time preference that it inspires in many (a changed relationship to time and work), is causing a re-emergence of appreciation for high-quality, h...
Nik Bhatia - Bitcoin is More than an Asset, it's a (New) Layered Financial System
April 26, 2021 21:06 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBNik Bhatia is the author of the new book 'Layered Money: From Gold and Dollars, to Bitcoin and Central Bank Digital Currencies'. In the book, Nik explores the history of our current financial system, and details the various layers which comprise it. He then analyzes bitcoin through a 'layered money' lens, and makes the case for why he believes it will evolve in to the future reserve currency of the world. As this is Nik's first book, I thought it would be interesting to discuss his writing ...
Tools of Sovereignty: Seed Signer - Build Your Own Bitcoin Signing Device
April 21, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 61 MBIn this podcast, I speak with an anonymous bitcoin hardware tinkerer, who has designed an easy to build and use bitcoin transaction signing device, using generic parts, a 3D-printed enclosure, and some open-source software. Such projects make it easier for individuals to build their own means of interacting with the bitcoin network, further enhancing their security and sovereignty, which is what this is all about! Enjoy! -- More from SeedSigner: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/...
Michael Krieger on Bitcoin 'Pleb' Culture (and lots more)
April 14, 2021 17:25 - 2 hours - 141 MBMichael Krieger is the creator and editor of the financial, economic, political and cultural blog, libertyblitzkrieg.com. He is also a long-time proponent of bitcoin. Michael has been highly critical of policy measures enacted during the pandemic, and has been vocal in expressing his concern regarding potential future measures that further impinge on individual rights and freedoms. He has also recently come to appreciate the 'bitcoin pleb culture', and will be collaborating with a group of...
Orange-Pilled at 19, Why Bitcoin is So Important w/ Dylan LeClair
April 08, 2021 18:15 - 1 hour - 69.6 MBI first came across Dylan on twitter, where I had been enjoying his takes on bitcoin, economics, sovereignty, politics and related topics. This led me to reading some of his work which had been published on his blog, as well as by Bitcoin Magazine. I later found out that he was only 20 years old, and I was fairly blown away by the sophistication of his perspective on bitcoin, and his maturity and understanding of things more broadly. Dylan seems to have always been a bright kid, but ther...
Decentralized Grazing - Regenerative Cattle Co-ops and the Foundations of Bitcoin Citadels
April 05, 2021 16:05 - 1 hour - 106 MBFiat money has created distorted incentives, and been the cause of a great many imbalances, and destructive trends economically, socially, and even spiritually. Understanding this relationship, and the many insidious ways in which the effects of fiat money manifest themselves, does however take some time to see clearly. The food industry, and in particular, sustainable, regenerative, family-led farming, is a particularly tragic casualty of our degrading and unfair system of money. I...
Bitcoin and Behavior: Transformations from the Rabbit-Hole w/ @BangBitcoin
April 03, 2021 21:10 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBPeople who have fallen down the 'bitcoin rabbit-hole' often report dramatic changes to their thinking and perspective as a result of doing so, which leads to a variety of positive changes in their habits, behaviours, and lives generally. It is such a common phenomenon, that it doesn't appear to receive that much attention amongst bitcoiners, despite how peculiar a phenomenon it is. I happen to think that this is the MOST interesting aspect of bitcoin, because after all, what else is ther...
Tools of Sovereignty: Matt Hill of Start9 Labs on Sovereign Personal Computing
April 02, 2021 19:33 - 1 hour - 99.9 MBThe best way to establish greater sovereignty, privacy and freedom in life is not to ask for it, but to engage the tools that make it possible. This series explores the people and companies that are developing those tools, and explaining how they can be used to establish greater sovereignty in your life. Start9 Labs has developed a product called 'The Embassy', which is 'an elegant, plug-and-play personal server for running self-hosted software. It sits quietly on your shelf, running all ...
Mobile Bitcoin Mining on 'Waste Gas', and The Coming Energy Revolution w/ Austin Storms of Great American Mining
March 28, 2021 21:16 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMy original guest today had to cancel, so I reached into the Twitterverse to see if anyone wanted to jump in for an impromptu chat. Thankfully, Austin Storms, Director of Engineering and Product for Great American Mining, volunteered himself! Over the last few years, it's become apparent that the bitcoin mining process represents some very interesting opportunities for energy producers and distributors, that could very well re-shape the energy (and financial) industry as we know it. As a res...
Bitcoiner Book Club #6: The Law, by Frédéric Bastiat
March 19, 2021 19:47 - 3 hours - 171 MBBitcoiners get together to discuss the 19th century classic, 'The Law', by Frederic Bastiat. We first give a brief introduction to the work, and the time in which it was written, and then go on to explore the validity of the philosophy, how far we've diverged from it in modern times, and why (and how) it may come to be applied as technology permits greater individual freedom as we move forward into the future. Enjoy! -- More from our guests: John S: https://twitter.com/John__Si...
Adam Skelly of Adamson BBQ - Challenging the Government 'Lockdowns' in Canada
March 09, 2021 23:35 - 1 hour - 105 MBAdam Skelly is the founder and operator of Adamson BBQ, a texas-style BBQ in Ontario Canada. In November of 2020, Adam defied the Ontario lockdown orders to continue operating his restaurants, and to engage in civil disobedience, protesting the unprecedented lockdown orders that have done tremendous harm to small businesses, their owners and staff, and which he felt were an infringement on his (and everyone else's) rights. Adam was arrested, charged, and billed $187,000 by the City of ...
Bitcoiner Book Club Explores Jordan Peterson's 'Maps of Meaning'
February 26, 2021 20:00 - 2 hours - 216 MBMaps of Meaning is Jordan Peterson's first book, written in the late 90's, and largely unknown to much of his following. Nevertheless, it is an extremely profound book, dealing with the most fundamental of questions regarding the structure of reality, and how humans have attempted to comprehend it, and figure out how best to navigate it. The book also had a profound impression on some other bitcoiners, so we decided to get together and explore it together. It's a pretty ambititous en...
Greg Foss on Canada's Bitcoin ETF, Valuing Bitcoin, and Where to Look for the Looming Global Debt Crises
February 23, 2021 20:23 - 1 hour - 142 MBGregg Foss has 32 years experience in high-yield credit markets and has been heavily involved in the Canadian bitcoin scene since 2016. In this show we discuss what the credit default swap market is saying about creditworthiness and default risk for governments around the world today, and how to interpret this market to come to a unique valuation for bitcoin. We then move on to the recent launch of the bitcoin ETF in Canada, where the massive demand is coming from, what it means for the ...
Vijay Boyapati and Hugh Hendry Debate Bitcoin vs Fiat Money
February 20, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 125 MBHugh Hendry is a former hedge fund manager with many outspoken and unique views about how policy makers should act in today's unique marco-economic landscape. He does not see bitcoin as a viable solution to the financial and social issues facing the world. Vijay Boyapati is the author of the popular article 'The Bullish Case for Bitcoin', and believes bitcoin will serve as the foundation for a more fair monetary system as we move into the future. This conversation came about when Hugh ...
Godfrey Bloom on Freedom, Financial Collapse, Gold and Bitcoin
February 05, 2021 01:53 - 1 hour - 140 MBGodfrey Bloom is a libertarian author with six books published on both military history & Austrian School Economics. He worked in the City of London as an acclaimed asset manager, and subsequently represented Yorkshire & Lincolnshire in the European Parliament & was a staunch campaigner for Brexit for twenty five years. Godfrey has been an outspoken critic of central banking and fiat currency, as well as the political systems which have emerged on top of those institutions. A long-time...
KENNY FLORIAN: Fighter, Philosopher, Bitcoiner.
January 30, 2021 00:22 - 1 hour - 107 MBKenny Florian is a former 3-time title contender in the UFC, BJJ coach, MMA analyst, father, and bitcoiner. I've been a huge fan of MMA for many years, and when I saw that Kenny was also into bitcoin, I had to invite him on for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Kenny: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kennyflorian INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kennyflorian/ MMA SCHOOL: https://florianmartialartscenter.com/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/KennyFlorian More from me...
Plan B & The Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Model
January 28, 2021 19:48 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBPlan B is the name of the pseudonymous creator of the bitcoin stock to flow model, which attempts to model bitcoin's price trajectory, based on it's disinflationary supply schedule (increasing stock to flow multiple). The model has become a hotly debated topic in the bitcoin community, with both staunch supporters and detractors. I invited Plan B on to discuss the model, and what his life has been like since discovering and contributing to bitcoin in the manner which he has. Enjoy! ...
Interviewed by Josh Macin of The Detox Dudes [Re-post]
January 11, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn late November I joined Josh Macin on his show 'The Detox Dudes', for a discussion about the significance and details of the revolution in money that is currently underway. Enjoy! -- More from Josh: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAge2qdCzQ8DepPl39u-zdA WEBSITE: https://www.thedetoxdudes.com/ More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wal...
Hodl Hang w/ Robert Breedlove, Erik Cason, & AmericanHodl
December 22, 2020 16:32 - 2 hours - 165 MBJust a few dudes having a laugh and talking some bitcoin:) -- More from Robert: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 MEDIUM: https://breedlove22.medium.com/ WEBISTE: https://www.parallaxdigital.io/ More from Erik: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Erikcason WEBSITE: https://cryptosovereignty.org/ More from American Hodl: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/AMERICANHODL2 More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex ...
Maxime Bernier is back to talk Freedom and Bitcoin
December 12, 2020 00:24 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBMy first interview with Maxime was conducted in April of 2020, at the very start of the pandemic. The government responses throughout 2020 have been far more extreme than Max and I had speculated about at that time, and the economic implications are both vast and highly concerning. Subsequent to our conversation, I gifted Max a copy of 'The Bitcoin Standard', so that he could learn more about bitcoin, and perhaps see how it may serve as a solution to some of the larger problems we face. I...
HODLONAUT
December 08, 2020 06:29 - 1 hour - 128 MBFor hardcore bitcoiners, Hodlonaut needs to introduction. For everyone else..he is a pseudonymous account on twitter with a cat dressed in a space suit for an avatar. Ya dig? lol. I suppose all you really need to know is that he is a man who is a passionate advocate for bitcoin and the many freedoms which it facilitates and inspires. Having fought public legal battles with the self-proclaimed (yet widely dismissed) creator of bitcoin, and initiating the first large-scale public use of bitco...
Why Does Bitcoin Matter? w/ Dan Held and Brandon Quittem
December 02, 2020 15:56 - 1 hour - 147 MBDan Held and Brandon Quittem are some of the brightest minds and brilliant writers in the bitcoin space. Their writing has been hugely impactful in helping people to understand what bitcoin is, and why it's so special. I've been a fan of both their work for quite a while now, so I thought it would be fun to get us all together for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from Dan: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/danheld WEBSITE: https://www.danheld.com/ More from Brandon: TWITTER: https://twit...
Sven Starfury Flames - Meme the Revolution
November 29, 2020 23:16 - 1 hour - 133 MBIf you hang around on 'Bitcoin Twitter', it's highly likely that you've come across Sven's work. He takes some of the most pointed and thought-provoking memes from the space, and sets them to beautifully animated and compelling gifs, which help to spread 'the bitcoin message' far and wide. I've been a fan of Sven's work for a while now, so I thought it was time to have him on for a chat. Enjoy! *Note: Had some issues with my audio on this one, apologies! -- More from Sven: TWITTER: htt...
100k Party Mix by The Hodl Depot
November 28, 2020 00:10 - 46 minutes - 64 MBAfter the announcement of the 100k party on my podcast with Michael Saylor, 'The Hodl Depot' recorded a party primer with some snippets from the show and some other recognizable bitcoin voices. I thought it would be fun to share here:) -- More from The Hodl Depot: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HodlDepot YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywA5H3UgGgnge8pZGyJw-w More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex ...
Jesse Berger - Author of 'Magic Internet Money' Book
November 27, 2020 03:39 - 1 hour - 99 MBJesse Berger is the author of the new book ‘Magic Internet Money’, a fantastic and unique addition to the collection of books seeking to introduce and demystify bitcoin to a broader audience. That said, it's still very much an interesting read and, in my opinion, worthwhile for even the most hardcore bitcoiners. Jesse is an MBA graduate of Ryerson University, and has spent most of his career in ‘legacy finance’, having worked in banking and wealth management. I thought it would be fun to hav...
El Sultan Bitcoin - A Bitcoin Entrepreneur in Venezuela
November 23, 2020 04:07 - 1 hour - 115 MB‘El Sultan Bitcoin’ is the founder of Coinspree, a bitcoin custody service for financial institutions in Venezuela. He is also the creator of a bitcoin full-node solution known as, the ‘Pandora Box’. He has an infectious passion for all things bitcoin, and lots of unique insights into the state of the bitcoin industry in Venezuela, and throughout South America, so I thought it would be fun to have him on for a chat. Enjoy! -- More from El Sultan: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/elsultan...
Obi, CEO of Coinfloor UK - Impromptu Chat
November 19, 2020 03:45 - 1 hour - 103 MBEvery now and then I connect with my Pal Obi for an 'offline' chat. We spoke last night, and at the end of our catch-up, I thought the conversation might be of interest to some listeners, so I asked Obi if he'd be ok with publishing it (I record all my chats for my personal archives). He said it was cool, so here it is. Enjoy! -- More from Obi / Coinfloor: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Coinfloor TWITTER: https://twitter.com/obi WEBSITE: https://coinfloor.co.uk/hodl/ More from me...
MICHAEL SAYLOR - Bitcoin is Hope
November 07, 2020 20:01 - 2 hours - 170 MBMichael Saylor (more recently known as the 'GigaChad') is the founder and CEO of MicroStrategy, a publicly listed company on the NASDAQ. In March of 2020, as a result of the rapidly changing macroeconomic landscape, he took the time to investigate bitcoin, in order to determine if it could be a useful tool for both his company, and himself, in navigating through this unprecedented economic situation. What followed was a hard and fast trip down the 'bitcoin rabbit hole', and a dramatic shift ...
BITCOIN CLASS OF 2020
October 29, 2020 11:32 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn this podcast, I speak with two bitcoiners who fell down the rabbit hole just this year (2020). I find it fascinating to hear how people were first pulled into bitcoin, what their initial impressions were, and what their lightbulb moment was. I connected with these two awesome bitcoiners on twitter, and we had a chat. Enjoy! -- Twitter accounts of guests: Korin: https://twitter.com/til_ain Labrador: https://twitter.com/BitcoinLabrador More from me: TWITTER: ...
BITCOINER BOOK CLUB #4 - The Ethics of Money Production
October 26, 2020 00:24 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn these 'Bitcoiner Book Club' discussions, I bring together 4-5 bitcoiners who volunteer to come on and share their insights on some classic books. The books are typically ones that are quite popular amongst bitcoiners, and which for many has helped form the foundation of their understanding of bitcoin. This discussion was on 'The Ethics of Money Production' by Jorg Guido Hulsmann. It was written in 2008, but has quickly become a clasic for being a simple treatise on the perils of the ...
BITCOIN AND TRANSFORMATION w/ @BitcoinMaxiHodl
October 22, 2020 11:21 - 1 hour - 105 MBI find the behavioural impacts that many people experience as a result of engaging with bitcoin extremely fascinating. In this discussion, an anonymous bitcoiner shares how his journey through understanding money, and then bitcoin, has radically transformed his life. Enjoy! -- More from Guest: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BitcoinMaxiHodl More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAG...
GROKKING BITCOIN w/ Author Kalle Rosenbaum
October 19, 2020 03:54 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB'Grokking Bitcoin' is a fantastic book for gaining a deep understanding of how bitcoin works 'under the hood'. Author Kalle Rosenbaum joins me to discuss his motivations for writing this great educational work, and how learning about bitcoin has influenced his life. Enjoy! -- More from Kalle: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kallerosenbaum BOOK: https://www.manning.com/books/grokking-bitcoin WEBSITE: https://popeller.io/ More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA Y...
KATIE ANANINA - Bitcoin, Anarchy, Flag Theory, Selling Islands and Being a Badass
October 16, 2020 13:24 - 1 hour - 97.7 MBKatie Ananina is a globe-trotting, crypto-anarchist, entrepreneur, bitcoiner and all around badass. She joined me to discuss her story, and some of the tools available to people for establishing greater sovereignty in their lives. More from Katie: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KatieAnanina WEBSITE: https://www.planbpassport.com/ More from me: TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex INSTAGRAM: http:/...
CoboVault Creator Lixin Liu
October 13, 2020 23:21 - 1 hour - 90 MBLixin Liu is the creator of a great new bitcoin hardware wallet, the CoboVault. This wallet employs industry firsts including true QR code airgapping, as well as fingerprint authentication, a detachable battery, touchscreen interface and many more highly-touted features. The CoboVault really seems to be taking the bitcoin hardware wallet market to the next level, so I thought it would be interesting to speak with Lixin, to hear his story, and learn more about how and why he decided to crea...
BITCOINERS IN THE WILD w/ Tyler Campbell
October 09, 2020 17:29 - 1 hour - 103 MB'Bitcoiners in the Wild' is exactly what it sounds like. It's a series where I record live conversations with relatively 'unknown' bitcoiners, who have reached out to me saying they'd be interested in coming on for a general discussion about bitcoin and related subjects. No prep or planning, no topics discussed beforehand, just a spontaneous discussion between bitcoiners. It always amazes me how many awesome bitcoiners there are out there, and it's so great to be able to speak with some of...
BITCOIN IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE LEGACY ENERGY INDUSTRY with Steve Barbour and Marty Bent
October 05, 2020 16:43 - 1 hour - 105 MBEven though bitcoin has been around for over 11 years now, we are just beginning to discover how to leverage its unique attributes to solve existing problems, and create new oportunities. Though most people think of bitcoin's impact on money and finance, its unique characteristics are proving to be extremely useful to another industry - energy. Steve Barbour and Marty Bent are both involved in the leading companies which are building solutions for harnessing waste and stranded gas from oil...
THE TOOLS AND PHILOSOPHY OF A SOVEREIGN INDIVIDUAL w/ Max Hillebrand
September 30, 2020 20:53 - 1 hour - 153 MBMax Hilleband is a writer, educator, philosopher, and free and open source software entrepreneur, contributing greatly to the Wasabi Wallet project. He is also part of the organizing team for the 7th Annual 'Hackers Congress' by Paralelini Polis, taking place in Prague from October 2nd - 4th (use the code 'johnvallis' for 50% off the online conference ticket!). I'm constantly inspired by Max's approach to individual sovereignty, and respect greatly his passion, intellect, and sincerity. As a...
BITCOIN HANG w/ Robert Breedlove, Erik Cason, and American Hodl
September 28, 2020 03:28 - 2 hours - 199 MBThis episode isn't about anything in particular. I basically just wanted to hang with some of my favourite 'deep thinking' bitcoin homies, and touch on some of the topics we've been throwing around lately. That's it really, enjoy! -- More from Robert Breedlove: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22 WEBSITE: https://www.parallaxdigital.io/ More from Erik Cason: TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Erikcason WEBSITE: https://cryptosovereignty.org/ More from American Hodl: TWITT...
TO MULTI-SIG OR NOT w/ Phil Geiger and Ben Carman
September 24, 2020 12:16 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBBitcoin security is one of the most important things to learn about when entering this space. It also requires constant refinement, as new technologies and methods are developed for providing more robust and functional solutions. Multi-Sig is one such method that has become an increasingly popular way to secure bitcoin, in a manner that is not reliant upon a single point of failure. However, some people have not been sufficiently convinced of the benefits to warrant going through the effort ...
MICROSTRATEGY NEWS, ACCELERATED TIMELINES, & WHAT COMES NEXT W/ PRESTON PYSH
September 19, 2020 12:19 - 1 hour - 135 MBPreston Pysh is the co-founder of 'The Investor's Podcast' network, the co-host of the 'We Study Billionaires' podcast, and for most bitcoiners, requires no introduction. He has become known as an astute, articulate, and insightful commentator on investing, the macro economic climate, and the emerging role which bitcoin is playing in both these domains. This is my second discussion with Preston, and in it, we cover the recent larege purchase of bitcoin made by MicroStrategy (a publicly trade...
BITCOIN MEME MASTERS w/ 21ism Bitcoin Art Collective
September 16, 2020 11:25 - 1 hour - 119 MB21ism is a bitcoin art collective, expressing various elements of this emerging global culture. With members in several parts of the world, they use various forms of art, such as memes, comics, videos and more, to bring attention to the many elements and implications of bitcoin. I'm a HUGE advocate of expressing what bitcoin means to you, in whatever way feels most genuine, so naturally I couldn't wait to jam with this awesome group of people. Enjoy! - More from 21ism: WE...
DEVELOPER IN FOCUS: Must everyone agree on 'what bitcoin is'? w/ Jeremy Rubin
September 14, 2020 11:54 - 1 hour - 142 MBJeremy Rubin is a contributor to the Bitcoin Core software project, among other projects and initiatives in the technology space. I'm extremely fascinated by the people who contribute to improving the technology that underpins bitcoin - how they think about bitcoin, their personal philosophies and ideologies, and how and why they have decided to devote their time to contributing to this project. I'm also not a very technologically inclined person myself, so I feel its important to speak ...
THE CARNIVORE DIET EXPLAINED w/ Dr. Paul Saladino, MD
September 11, 2020 12:25 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBDr. Paul Saladino is THE leading expert on what has become known as ‘The Carnivore Diet’. His extensive research, and clinical experience, have led him to the conclusion that a diet composed of almost exclusively ‘nose-to-tail’, properly raised animal foods is the diet which aligns with how the human body has evolved, and therefore allows it to function most optimally. Paul recognizes that such a proposition may be surprising, even offensive to some people, which is why he has taken it upo...
TALKING INFLATION WITH BITCOINERS IN IRAN, TURKEY, LEBANON & ARGENTINA
September 10, 2020 11:42 - 1 hour - 140 MBMany countries around the world have experienced substantial levels of inflation in recent years, with some of the most notable being Argentina, Lebanon, Iran and Turkey. To those of us with relatively 'stable' inflation (note: inflation is theft), we may not appreciate how life changes when money begins to rapidly loose its value. Of course, the problems are not just economic, but they morph into social and political problems that can become extremely unpleasant and oppressive. I thoug...
CORPORATIONS BUYING BITCOIN w/ Christopher Gimmer
September 07, 2020 17:55 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBChristopher Gimmer is the co-founder of Snappa, a software company that simplifies graphic design. Chris released a blog post recently, explaining why his company made the decision to add bitcoin to their balance sheet, by converting a large portion of the company's cash balance to bitcoin. It was an excellently written piece, which also serves as a fantastic primer for explaining the investment case for bitcoin generally. Of course, this comes on the heels of the big announcement by Mic...
Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset w/ Bitcoin Magazine, Tahinis Restaurant & Float Toronto
September 04, 2020 11:49 - 1 hour - 149 MBMicroStrategy, a publicly listed company with a market cap over $1billion, made waves in August by purchasing $250million dollars worth of bitcoin, an amount representing the vast majority of their ‘reserve assets’. This was a major move, that surprised many in both scale and scope, and is likely to serve as watershed moment in the story of corporate accumulation of bitcoin. There are several, albeit smaller businesses, that preceded MicroStrategy in seeing the valuable role bitcoin could ...
BITCOINER BOOK CLUB #3 - Masters and Slaves of Money
August 26, 2020 13:58 - 1 hour - 164 MBThis week for the Bitcoiner Book Club, we decided to discuss a phenomenal article by Robert Breedlove entitled, 'Masters and Slaves of Money'. Robert has emerged as one of the most thoughtful and compelling writers in the bitcoin space, and this piece was so well received (I read/listened to it 6 times!), and so relevant to our era, that I couldn't resist bringing some bitociners together to dig into it. If you haven't already, I highly recommend you listen to / read the orignal (links be...