Clarifying Crypto
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The podcast where we breakdown cryptocurrencies, ask the basic questions and learn why this is something that even the most non-technical people should be paying attention to.
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The Power of Swan Bitcoin With Cory Klippsten
December 22, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBThere are two ways to invest in Bitcoin, losing your mind trying to time the market (this is my personal opinion) or slow, steady, and much more relaxing with dollar-cost averaging. After attempting to do the first one and failing miserably, I went for dollar-cost averaging and finally learned to relax. Swan Bitcoin was set-up to set it and forget it, and we had the honor of chatting with the founder, Cory Klippsten. In this episode, we chatted all things Swan and jumping into the long ga...
Free Bitcoin From Lolli with Aubrey Strobel
November 19, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBWe're combining the love of Bitcoin and free money and sharing another one of our favorite plug-ins and soon to be apps of Lolli! Lolli is a way for you to get free Bitcoin by making purchases on all of your favorite things from retail to grocery to travel! I've been using Lolli for over a year now, and I can say it's truly legit! Thank you to Aubrey Strobel for joining us on this episode as we discussed what you need to know about the future of Lolli, how to best use it, and what we can e...
The Fold App With Will Reeves
November 09, 2020 12:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBIf you've listened to any other episode of Clarifying Crypto, you know Gary and I both love Bitcoin and a close second behind that is the Fold App! This is the perfect app for those who are looking to get their feet wet in Bitcoin, in addition to those who love Bitcoin and are looking to accumulate more any way they can. We were honored to have Fold's Founder, Will Reeves on our show this week to discuss the app. We talked about what has happened in the year that they've launched, the evol...
The Infamous @MsHodl Talks Bitcoin
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBGary and I were honored to have @MsHodl, aka Justine join us on this episode of Clarifying Crypto. Justine is a force on Bitcoin Twitter, and is someone very open about sharing her journey into Bitcoin. We talked about the tipping point that made Justine finally decide to jump in, the learning curve of Bitcoin, building nodes, and so much more in this episode. Hopefully, this makes you realize that it’s time to finally jump in, if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because all three of u...
BitBlockBoom 2020 Recap
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIn this episode: BitBlockBoom - held in August 2020 in Dallas, TX was a great conference focused on the Bitcoin Maximalist and featured speakers from all over the world. Gary is the founder and organizer of this event, and he talked about some of the ins and outs of putting on a successful event in the middle of the pandemic. And as great as all of the speakers were, the truly great part of the event was being able to connect with other Bitcoiners at the various dinners, brunches, and othe...
Are We On Pace For a 2000% Bitcoin Increase?
August 16, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.8 MBRecorded in April of 2020, we discussed how Bitcoin is showing to be on pace to simulate the huge increases we say back in 2017, which was a year after the last halving. Approximately every four years the number of Bitcoin miners are rewarded, divides in half. The last one was 2016, and we saw one in May 2020. So could it possibly see increases as big as 2000% (it's happened twice before). So buckle up because between the economy situation 2020 has created plus the halving, we might riding ...
Is It Time To Finally Believe In Bitcoin?
July 31, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBRecorded in April of 2020, we discuss life in quarantine, and what this will mean for Bitcoin in the future. Plus we talk about why reading and studying crypto can only get you so far. You can truly find a case for any stance you take on cryptocurrencies. Love them? You'll find lots of articles to support your stance. Hate them and think it's magic money, you'll find those articles too. At some point you have to make your own decision and go with your gut on whether or not to invest in thi...
The Stage Is Set For Bitcoin To Soar
July 21, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBRecording in March 2020, we breakdown the fall of the stock market, the printing of lots of fed money, interest rates hovering at zero, and what this actually means for Bitcoin. Even though Bitcoin fell with the stocks, what will the rise of this cryptocurrency be? Gary and I break all this down because this, exactly, is why Bitcoin was developed. It's as if the stage was specifically designed for this type of currency. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome ...
When It Crashes, Do You Buy or Sell?
July 05, 2020 14:00 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBThis episode was recorded in March 2020 when the market crashed after states started announcing shut-downs over COVID-19. It's an interesting time. We saw the stock market crash, and even saw Bitcoin fall to $3800. Many got scared and sold, while others found it an opportunity to pick up investments at a discount? The age-old investing advice has always held true, sell high and buy low. What type of investor are you? Did you see this as an opportunity or a time to run? Gary and I talked ...
How Much Does It Cost To Purchase Cryptocurrency?
June 18, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWhen you begin buying Cryptocurrency, you may come into a bit of sticker shock when you start seeing the fees that are charged. However, the fees are not all the same. In this episode, we discuss the main website to purchase cryptocurrency, and what kind of fees each charge. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Extension Lolli to get money back on some of your favorite purchases. Get $10 in Bitcoin when you use this link: https://lolli.com/ref/su72Kpnsem Get...
Understanding the Lightning Network
May 28, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBWhen it comes to understanding Cryptocurrencies, there are so many terms thrown around, and the Lightning Network is one of those. In this episode we discuss what this is and why it's important. In addition, we talk about what you need to transfer Satoshi's, and learning more about wallets and ways to accumulate more coins! Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Extension Lolli to get money back on some of your favorite purchases. Get $10 in Bitcoin when you use...
What Is A Stablecoin?
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBI feel like learning about cryptocurrency is one constant trip down a rabbit hole, and just when I figure out one thing (or feel like I might be getting close to figuring it out), something new pops up that completely throws me off. And this week, that was stablecoins. In this episode we broke down some of the more famous coins and discussed their purpose, and when you should consider (or if) ever investing in them. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Exte...
Libra, Lightning Nodes, and Other Crypto Currencies
April 23, 2020 14:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThere's so much to learn when trying to figure out Cryptocurrencies, and understanding what you should be paying attention to can be exhausting. In this episode we started digging into other currencies, like Libra (and why having some of your money linked to Facebook might not be in your best interest). Plus we talked about the Lightning Node, and discussed the purpose of it, and which currencies are meant for saving and which ones are made for spending. So much to know, but once again, I ...
Cryptocurrency Mining
April 14, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBWe hear about miners when it comes to cryptocurrency, but what does that even mean? Are people out in open land, just like gold, trying to dig up the next bitcoin? Also, the big news in the crypto world is about the upcoming halving. We talked a lot about what this means. When it comes to mining, it can be extremely expensive and time-consuming, and we discuss if it's worth looking into. Should we be looking at mining other coins, or should we leave this up to the bigger companies who seem ...
What Are Alternate Coins (Everything That's Not Bitcoin)
April 12, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBIn this episode we're talking all things Alternate Coins. When it comes to Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is by far the favorite, and the one most people will know. However, there are hundreds of other coins out there, and it's time to find out which ones are worth looking into. We also cover forks, and diving deeper into why someone may want to start alternate coins. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Extension Lolli to get money back on some of your favorite pur...
Cryptocurrency Wallets
March 09, 2020 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBNow that you're ready to buy some Cryptocurrency, how do you make sure that you're keeping it in a safe place? Plus how do you make sure it's foolproof for the not so tech-savvy people? This was our topic for today's podcast, and we break down all of the different kinds of wallets that you can try. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Extension Lolli to get money back on some of your favorite purchases. Get $10 in Bitcoin when you use this link: https://lolli...
Cryptocurrency Investment Tools
March 09, 2020 14:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBSo now that you know the basics of crypto from our last episode, it's time to start maybe investing. (Don't forget, we're not here for investment advice.) But the big question is where do you even begin? In this episode, Gary Leland and I discuss how you can start investing in cryptocurrencies. The good news is that it doesn't have to be huge amounts of money, as you can start investing just a small amount. And the even better news is that you don't need to actually be investing in order ...
A Beginner's Lesson in Cryptocurrency
January 30, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MBWe hear about Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, but understanding what they are and why we should consider investing can be complicated. In this episode Gary Leland and I discuss what cryptocurrencies are, what their purpose is, and why we should be paying attention to them. This is the perfect episode for those who are trying to learn the basics. Interested in getting your feet wet in Crypto? Download the Chrome Extension Lolli to get money back on some of your favorite purchases. Get ...