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In this episode, I chat with Trace Mayer, early Bitcoin investor and the mind behind the Seven Network Effects, about monetary sovereignty and the ideas that shaped Bitcoin culture. We dive into his rabbit-hole journey from gold to Bitcoin, debates from the block size wars, why “proof of keys” still matters, and how time preference and family tie into sound money.

If you want a masterclass in first-principles Bitcoin thinking with historical and philosophical depth, this episode is for you.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:18 - Trace’s rabbit-hole origins

04:00 - Digital gold currencies & early “sound money” online 

11:24 - Austrian deep dive: Mises, Rothbard & building a “proof-of-work” mind 

13:31 - When the dots clicked: entering Bitcoin as a monetary-sovereignty maxi 

18:21 - Bitcoin at 25¢: early evangelism, Keiser/Schiff, Ron Paul trail 

21:10 - “Tangible, not corporeal”: precious numbers vs precious atoms 

28:18 - Stock-to-flow & Bitcoin’s hardness argument (early public mentions) 

32:01 - Money & family: time preference, children, and society’s horizon 

38:45 - Nations, gold repricing, and why the U.S. advantage may persist 

43:20 - Inside the Blocksize Wars: uncertainty, secession & antifragility 

55:09 - Is Bitcoin a store of value?

58:29 - Proof of Keys: origin story, purpose & January 3rd culture 

1:00:56 - The Seven Network Effects

1:05:01 - Global adoption, tax code, and Bitcoin’s persistence

1:07:12 - “Bitcoin changes you” & personal sacrifices

1:20:47 - Lessons from WWII & proof of work in life

1:22:05 - Closing thoughts

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In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, aka “Croesus” on X, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and former co-founder of OnRamp Bitcoin. With an MBA from Stanford and experience at Bain & Company, Jesse is now leading Bitcoin strategy at SmarterWeb and advising UTXO Management.

We dive deep into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies—how they’re reshaping capital markets, unlocking trapped fiat, and potentially becoming the most valuable companies in the world.

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––– Chapters –––

 

00:00 – Intro

01:05 –Jesse Myers: background and focus

03:12 – Why Bitcoin treasury companies? The “elephant in the room”

04:05 – From maxi to treasuries: the journey and mindset shift

10:08 – Paying a premium for Bitcoin yield vs spot Bitcoin

14:00 – Small-cap dynamics: high MNAV bands in hypergrowth

16:24 – Meta Planet example: growing into the premium in 0.4 years

17:35 – Portfolio framing: cold storage vs risk capital slice

18:40 – Global thesis: a leader in each capital market

20:02 – New industry lens: BTC treasuries as conduits for trapped capital

23:05 – Endgame vision: refiners that hoover global fixed income

25:22 – “Is this a Ponzi?” Addressing the core critique

28:05 – Centralization tradeoffs and why cold storage still matters

32:05 – Smarter Web snapshot: 2,050 BTC, no debt, NAV lens

34:25 – Risk management: leverage across lifecycle stages

38:10 – UK context: no ETF access, retirement money tailwind

43:18 – Could BTC treasuries hold half of all Bitcoin?

48:40 – Will BTC treasuries issue stablecoins or partner on them?

52:20 – M&A and distress cycles among BTC treasuries

55:05 – Why Apple/Microsoft won’t be first movers

58:50 – Fundamentals vs price: adding BTC while prices consolidate

1:02:22 – Volatility as vitality vs TradFi’s downside skew

1:04:45 – Mindset shift: humans are volatile, Bitcoin is programmatic

1:05:40 – Closing toughts

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In this episode, I chat with Scott Dedels, co-CEO of Block Reward, host of the Block Reward Podcast, and author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. Together, we dive deep into the nature of time, monetary entropy, and Bitcoin’s role in reshaping our collective experience.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Welcoming Scott Back!

06:05 – Bitcoin Alive 2025: The Value of Time

11:20 – Time, Money & Energy: The Fiat Trap

17:05 – Interstellar, Halvings & Bitcoin as a Clock

22:35 – Perception of Time & Sending Bitcoin to the Future

28:05 – The Tyranny of the Clock & Mechanical Time

33:20 – Consciousness, Dopamine & Fiat Anxiety

37:35 – Arrival, 4D Time & Transcending Linear Perception

43:05 – Housing, Real Estate & Fiat Distortions

48:50 – Architecture as a Time Capsule

53:35 – Utopian vs. Dystopian Sci-Fi & Collective Imagination

59:05 – Entropy: Thermodynamics, Information & Fiat Disorder

01:05:05 – Triunity: Time, Energy, Value in Bitcoin

01:11:05 – Bitcoin: Durable Across Time & Space

01:18:05 – Subjective Time & Caves Without Clocks

01:23:05 – Time as a Wealth Multiplier

01:25:05 – Freeing the Mind from Fiat Stress

01:27:05 – The Hundred Monkeys & Synchronizing Consciousness

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In this episode, I chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision.

Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyperbitcoinization.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:09 - Escaping Australia and the Birth of a New Life in Dubai

06:34 - How Bitcoin and Libertarianism Shaped Stephan’s Exit

12:09 - Feeling Disconnected from Home and Becoming a Global Citizen

16:24 - The Allure of Dubai and Its Strategic Advantages

18:54 - Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Ordinals, and Relay Filters

23:09 - Consensus vs. Policy and Mining Centralization Risks

28:09 - Core Development, Multiple Implementations, and GitHub Controversy

32:34 - Bitcoin Core Funding and Developer Incentives

35:54 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Fiat Arbitrage Opportunities

40:09 - Understanding Risk and the Premium to NAV Debate

45:29 - Global Perspectives: Trapped Capital, Arbitrage, and Institutional Flows

49:49 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Their Evolution

55:09 - Nation-State Adoption and Libertarian Reflections

58:24 - Market Cycles, Future Peaks, and Drawdowns

01:04:49 - Is It Too Late to Stack? Advice for Friends and Family

01:07:54 - Inflation, Recess from the Rulers, and the Tether Debate

01:11:03 - Seven Years of Bitcoin Podcasting: What Keeps Stephan Going

01:12:28 - Aha Moments, Power Laws, and the Path to Hyperbitcoinization

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In this episode, I chat with Mandrik, a legendary Bitcoin OG who’s been around since 2011. He shares deep honest reflections on proof of work, health and hardship.  

We talk about what it was like working customer support during Mt. Gox, the emotional impact of long bear markets, and why kindness, consistency, and situational awareness matter.  

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––– Chapters –––  

00:00 - Intro 

01:08 - Mandrik: Bitcoin OG & Baklava Boss 

04:30 - Freedom, Cash Traps & the Baklava Origin Story 

08:30 - Cooking Roots: Diners, Grandmas & Fat Kid Energy 

12:30 - Keto in 2011, Divorce & the First Bite of Baklava in 13 Years 

17:00 - Health Journey, Delayed Gratification & Bitcoin Parallels 

21:00 - Captain Crunch, Crunchberries & Hedonic Burnout

25:30 - Tweets of Struggle: Pushing Through the Pain 

30:00 - Scrubbing Toilets Over Fiat: Escaping a Dead-End Job 

34:30 - Closed Loop Bitcoin Economy in New Hampshire 

39:00 - Cooking at Porkfest, Meeting Bitcoiners Through Food 

43:30 - Jump to Blockchain.info & Early Bitcoin Startup Chaos 

48:00 - Startup Grind, Family Balance & 24/7 Bitcoin Life 

52:30 - Meaningful Work vs. Mediocre Office Jobs 

56:30 - 4 AM Mornings, Short Sleepers & Existential Impact 

1:01:00 - Walking, Sunrises & Psychopath Hour Reflections 

1:05:30 - The Power of Kindness, Random Compliments & Awareness 

1:10:00 - Feeding the Homeless: Lessons from Dad’s Diner 

1:14:30 - Situational Awareness & Travel Safety 

1:19:00 - Bacon Weave Sandwiches & Caitlin Long’s Memory 

1:23:30 - Feeding the Masses: Deep Fried Everything 

1:28:00 - Mandrik’s Roots: Nicknames, Gaming & Identity 

1:32:30 - Toilets & Baklava: Humble Bitcoin Beginnings 

1:37:00 - Getting Paid in Bitcoin for “Low Status” Work 

1:41:00 - Advice to the Young: Take the Risk While You Can  

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In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and the author of the essay Once-in-a-Species. He shares deep excitement for Bitcoin treasury companies and how they might be the gateway for TradFi capital to enter Bitcoin at scale.

We also dive deep into the evolutionary roots of money and how the innate human drive for scarcity laid the groundwork for the concept of money, civilization itself, and ultimately Bitcoin as the perfection of scarcity.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Jesse's Bitcoin Journey 

02:03 - “Once in a Species”: What Inspired the Essay 

02:53 - Nick Szabo, Shell Beads & Proto-Money 

05:57 - Jesse’s Academic Background: From Neuroscience to Bitcoin 

06:58 - Art, Humanity & Neanderthals 

09:05 - Who Were the Neanderthals? 

13:48 - Why Did Homo Sapiens Triumph? 

16:55 - Victorian & Modern Theories on Neanderthals 

20:22 - Current Academia’s View vs Austrian Economics 

24:04 - The Hidden Economic Purpose of Shell Beads 

28:23 - Brain Science & Scarcity: The TKTL1 Mutation 

31:45 - Symbolic Thought: Neanderthals vs Homo Sapiens 

34:38 - Population Density & Dunbar’s Number 

38:46 - Money as a Social Efficiency Multiplier 

43:14 - From Tribalism to Civilization Through Trade 

48:28 - Reading Excerpt: Scarcity as the Root of Human Flourishing 

50:16 - Lessons from the Past for Bitcoin’s Future 

56:22 - Bitcoin: The Invention of Perfect Scarcity 

01:00:50 - How Bitcoin Changes Civilization 

01:05:38 - Deflation, Craftsmanship & Cultural Flywheels 

01:07:39 - Closing Thoughts: Scarcity, Collectibles & Civilization 

01:11:35 - What’s Next: Bitcoin Treasury Strategy & SmarterWeb 

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the “Bitcoin Infinity” meme.

We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Knut’s Recent Work and Bitcoin Infinity Academy

04:14 - Philosophical Direction of Bitcoin in 2025

06:18 - Is Bitcoin Divine or Merely Civilized?

07:38 - Directional Libertarianism and Fiat Jobs

09:06 - Bitcoin, Hope, and Time Preference

11:33 - Money Printing: Conspiracy or Human Nature?

13:06 - Shawshank, Hope, and Government Overreach 

16:08 - Free Will, Clown World, and Observations 

20:06 - Ownership vs. Possession in Bitcoin 

23:07 - Confidence, Satoshis, and Identity 

29:20 - Bitcoin as the Internet’s Missing Layer

30:31 - FUD, Media, and Psychological Filters 

33:34 - Stoicism, Thought, and Reality Control 

38:09 - Past Regrets and Mindfulness in the Moment 

41:35 - Thought Observation and Creative Flow

44:23 - Reflection, Growth, and Staying Grounded 

46:49 - Generational Wealth and Responsibility

50:24 - Infinity Divided by 21 Million 

52:15 - Can Bitcoin Be Broken? 

54:42 - Final Thoughts 

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In this episode, I chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it’s caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro 

01:16 - The Most Interesting Bitcoiner 

03:00 - From Fighter Jets to Fine Art 

04:40 - Trailer Parks, Childhood, and Grit 

07:18 - The Top Gun Years 

09:27 - Stories About Tom Cruise and Life Lessons from Top Gun 

11:50 - Post-Navy Hustles: Cab Driving and Cop Life 

16:06 - Reinvention and Resilience 

18:26 - Art, Creativity, and Mining Behind the Canvas 

22:19 - Living the Bitcoin Life

26:14 - Advice to Plebs Still Grinding 

29:52 - What If You Were a Young, Free Bitcoiner? 

35:01 - Facing Fear and Surviving Tough Times 

41:18 - Shark Encounter While Scuba Diving 

43:40 - Bowhunting Elk and the Challenge of Nature 

45:39 - Roman History, Plebs, and Humility 

48:53 - Freedom, Kindness, and a Life Well-Lived 

53:50 - Envy, Wealth, and the Bitcoin Divide 

55:49 - Father’s Day Reflections and Family 

01:01:04 - Leaving a Legacy and Having Enough 

01:06:18 - Final Reflections: Honor, Kindness, and Purpose 

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In this episode, I chat with Pablo from Panties for Bitcoin, a family-run business that designs high-quality undergarments. He shares the economic realities of Argentina, the dangers of hyperinflation, and the passion behind creating a slow-fashion Bitcoin brand.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - From Argentina to Canada: A Family Business Legacy

03:00 - Early Career in Underwear Manufacturing

05:00 - Economic Crisis & Emigration Story

08:00 - Hyperinflation in Argentina Explained

10:30 - First Encounters with Bitcoin

13:00 - Cancer Diagnosis & a Life-Changing Pivot

16:00 - Creating a Bitcoin-Centric Brand

18:00 - Getting the Family on Board with Bitcoin

20:00 - Bitcoin Conferences & Community Growth

23:00 - Trading vs. Building Value

25:00 - Bitcoin-Only Business Philosophy

27:00 - The Role of Design & Quality in Their Brand

30:00 - Embracing “Slow Fashion” on a Bitcoin Standard

32:00 - Working with Family & Bitcoin-Fueled Unity

34:00 - Lessons on Uncertainty, Growth & Inspiration

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In this episode, I chat with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and author of The Bogle Effect. We dive into the life and legacy of Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and explore the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:12 - Eric’s Background: Journalism to Finance

05:53 - Investing Philosophy and Personal Strategy 

09:24 - Exploring The Bogle Effect 

12:09 - Comparing Bogle and Satoshi 

22:19 - Origin Story of Vanguard 

24:45 - Launching the First Index Fund 

28:51 - The Sacrificial Ethos of Bogle

34:46 - Buffett’s Tribute and Endorsement 

37:03 - Who Are the Bogleheads? 

42:09 - Bogle’s Take on ETFs and Trading 

44:59 - Frankenstein’s Monster: Thematic ETFs 

49:46 - The Art of Doing Nothing 

50:56 - Inflation, Bitcoin, and the Real Return 

53:18 - Comparing Bitcoin and U.S. Stocks

54:45 - Bogle’s Take on Trustless Money and Banks 

58:33 - Eric’s Journey into Bitcoin via ETF Filings 

01:04:55 - TradFi’s Shift After the Bitcoin ETF Approval 

01:05:37 - BlackRock, Fidelity & the Legitimization of Bitcoin 

1:13:17 - ETFs response to a Major Drop in Bitcoin's Price 

1:19:40 - The Two Things that Convinced Eric About Bitcoin 

1:24:10 - How Has Bitcoin Changed Eric 

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In this episode, I chat with Paul Tarantino and John Burnett—two of the most dynamic Bitcoiners I know—about the hidden frameworks of power and consent that shape our world.

If you’re ready to step outside The Truman Show and see the matrix for what it really is, you won’t want to miss this mind-expanding conversation. 

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro 

04:08 - Common Law vs. Maritime Law 

08:36 - Did We Really Win the Revolutionary War? 

12:55 - USA Inc. and the Legal Shift Post-1871 

17:48 - Consent, Legalese, and The Truman Show 

21:26 - Birth Certificates, Corporate Identity & Voluntary Servitude

26:07 - House Joint Resolution 192 & Fiat Collateralization 

34:25 - Promissory Notes and the Right to Issue Credit 

38:54 - The Bank Double-Dip Scheme 

44:02 - Ownership, the DTCC & The Great Taking 

50:05 - Will the Big Print Actually Happen? 

54:53 - Fighting Fire with Fire: Using Their Legal System 

01:00:38 - Creating Your Own Credit: Power and Pitfalls 

01:07:04 - How Bitcoin Could Be Sidelined Like Gold 

01:10:12 - Asserting Rights Outside the Legal Matrix 01:14:11 - Building a Sovereign Minority Movement 

01:15:52 - Hope, Empowerment & The Remedy Clause 

01:18:00 - Vision of Decentralized Resistance 

01:21:37 - Sovereignty and Bitcoin as Parallel Paths 

01:26:00 - Common Law vs. Legal System: Practical Examples 

01:29:20 - Role of Language, Contracts, and Consent 

01:36:44 - Defending Bitcoiners from Legal Traps 

01:43:15 - Voluntary Slavery vs. Informed Sovereignty 

01:46:35 - Final Words: Reclaiming Your Rights 

DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Richard Byworth, a seasoned investment banker turned Bitcoin maximalist, live from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.

We explore the mechanics and evolution of convertible bonds, Bitcoin treasury strategies, and why institutional players are waking up to Bitcoin’s potential. 

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Richard's Background 

02:52 - Building Nomura’s Convertible Bond Business 

05:53 - Becoming a Bitcoin Maximalist 

07:43 - Explaining Convertible Bonds for Bitcoiners 

09:28 - Convertible Bonds as Institutional Tools 

10:17 - Why MicroStrategy Can Issue Zero-Coupon Convertibles 

12:44 - Will Bitcoin Volatility Increase or Decrease? 

14:10 - Forecasting a Supply Crunch and Volatility Spike 

14:59 - The Bitcoin Treasury Company Playbook 

16:17 - Metaplanet’s Strategic Innovation 

19:34 - Accretive Dilution vs Traditional Dilution 

24:05 - Short Squeezes and Japan’s Market Mechanics 

27:26 - The Debate Around Proof of Reserves 

33:47 - Future of BTC Dividends and Financial Engineering 

34:28 - Why TradFi Still Doesn’t Understand Bitcoin 

37:14 - Where Is Real Bitcoin Price Discovery? 

38:55 - ETF Flows and Institutional Demand Signals 

40:08 - Satoshis vs BTC: The Unit Bias Debate 

42:10 - Advice for High-Net-Worth Investors Considering Bitcoin 

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In this episode, I sit down with Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining. We dive into the psychological and structural challenges facing Bitcoin today, from developer-community disconnects to the risks of cultural stagnation and the need for evolved governance.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:11 - Bob’s Background

06:02 - Bitcoin’s Adoption Curve

09:08 - Early Majority Psychology

14:20 - Lessons from the PC Boom

17:26 - Community Schism

21:47 - Perception vs. Price

24:25 - Governance Without Leaders

32:10 - Communication Breakdown

40:33 - What Is OP_RETURN?

46:10 - Spam vs. Freedom

52:36 - Miner Incentives

58:24 - Future of Block Space

01:06:22 - Core Dev Frustration

01:13:11 - When to Change Bitcoin

01:15:09 - Time Bug & Quantum Threat

01:21:00 - Satoshi’s Coins

01:26:05 - Institutional Shifts

01:32:10 - Conservatism vs. Change

01:35:15 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister

04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam’s Never-Sell Strategy

05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025

08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin

10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody

12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin

18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced

19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like

23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral

27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier

29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear

31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment

33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns

35:59 - Adam’s Austerity & Global Travel Tips

38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity

39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes

42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It’s Not Luck

45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment

48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire

50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist

52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S.

53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding

56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World

57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency

59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings

01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay

01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis

01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic

01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays

01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset

01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners

01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret

01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture

01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy

01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions

01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots

01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off

01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin

01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating

01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet

01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a True OG

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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. 

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––– 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

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix, I chat with Preston Pysh who brings clarity as we explore the unraveling of the petrodollar system and the seismic shift toward a Bitcoin-centric financial future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Meet Preston Pysh

04:02 - Inflation & Petrodollar Collapse

06:33 - Bitcoin as a System & Unit of Account

08:17 - Stablecoins, Debt & Taproot Assets

11:03 - Gold vs Bitcoin Post-COVID

13:56 - Fake Gold & Verification

16:04 - Nodes, Proof & Self-Custody

19:06 - Tariffs & Onshoring Risks

24:02 - Currency Wars & Strategy

25:48 - Can Bitcoin Prevent War?

28:02 - Bretton Woods 2.0

30:21 - Nationalism vs Humanity

32:58 - Tariffs & Automation

37:22 - Volatility & Derivatives

39:55 - Fiat vs Real Money

42:48 - Bond Market Mayhem

45:42 - Jack Mallers & BTC Treasuries

47:30 - FDIC & Fiat Limits

52:36 - BTC Treasuries & Corporates

54:38 - 2025 Predictions

56:49 - Ross Ulbricht & Support

57:36 - Preston’s Links & Wrap-Up

59:13 - Reading & Prep Secrets

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In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist and author of Fiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It. Together, we unpack how inflation has silently undermined our health.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - Matthew Lysiak Joins the Bitcoin Matrix

02:48 - From Mainstream Media to Fiat Food

05:07 - Discovering the Fiat Standard and Digging Deeper

08:26 - The Government’s Role in Shaping Our Diet

10:04 - A Personal Dedication

11:20 - Edward Bernays and Public Influence

11:44 - The Ancel Keys Cholesterol Conspiracy

17:24 - The Rise of Fake Food and Cereal Culture

23:02 - Crisco, Seed Oils, and Industrial Waste as Food

27:18 - Nixon, Inflation, and Food Supply Manipulation

30:21 - Plant-Based Diets and Fiat Economics

32:38 - John Harvey Kellogg and Cereal as Control

36:30 - The Graham Cracker Origins

37:01 - Butter-Legging and Margarine Riots

40:27 - The Phillips Curve and Keynesian Economics

45:03 - Fiat, Inflation, and the Money Printer

47:17 - Earth Day, Population Control, and Fiat Funding

50:40 - Nixon’s Philosopher’s Stone

53:35 - The Apple Economy Analogy

58:34 - Ozempic, Obesity, and the Medical Complex

01:03:16 - Nutrient Poverty and Obesity

01:04:44 - Diets, Gorillas, and Brain Size

01:06:21 - School Lunches and Metabolic Collapse

01:10:51 - How Bitcoin Changed Matthew Lysiak

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In this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin’s future, what it’s like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals.

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––– Chapters ––– 

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Rockstar’s Origin Story & BTCPay Genesis

05:31- - Discovering Bitcoin’s Ideological Core

08:22 - Community, Collaboration & BTC’s Cultural Impact

11:00 - BTCPay as a Platform and Alternative to BitPay

14:38 - The Block Size Wars & Ongoing Cultural Conflicts

20:38 - Camaraderie Among Core Contributors

22:48 - Privacy, Identity & Living Behind the Mask

25:54 - Ego, Recognition & Stories of Gigi

33:00 - Satoshi as a Coder & Mythic Figure

35:10 - Information Madness & Cypherpunk Prophecy

38:40 - Compliance vs Building Better Systems

42:05 - Bitcoin for Personal & Collective Freedom

46:09 - Rockstar on Realizing Financial Independence

48:20 - Lessons from Working in Bitcoin Startups

52:58 - Why Lightning Thrills Rockstar

57:42 - Stablecoins on Lightning & Their Bitcoin Impact

01:00:00 - Bitcoin is for Anyone—but Not for Everyone

01:04:45 - Can We Have Privacy Without KYC-Free Bitcoin?

01:14:00 - Is Rockstar Planning on Disappearing?

01:19:00 - Keeping Satoshi Unknown

01:25:45 - Reflecting on Corporate Jobs & Finding Meaning in your Work

01:38:45 - How Bitcoin Has Changed Rockstar

01:41:45 - Hope for a Sovereign Future

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In this episode , I chat with Brandon Quittem, Lawrence Lepard, Dave Collum, and American HODL in an all-star fourth turning roundtable. We dive deep into generational cycles, societal shifts, economic collapses, and what the peak of this fourth turning might look like.

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––– Chapters –––

02:11 - Fourth Turning Basics

04:50 - Reaction vs Trigger

06:12 - Start of the Current Fourth Turning

09:17 - Past Fourth Turnings: Civil War, Witches, More

10:52 - Peak Predictions: Collapse or Revolution?

12:56 - Monetary Breakdown & Inflationary Depression

14:51 - Controlled Demolition of the Economy

20:56 - Nuclear Risks and Cold War 2.0

24:51 - Mass Mobilization Catalysts

28:51 - Global Trade Divorce: U.S. vs China

32:08 - Reviving U.S. Manufacturing

35:14 - Dollar Weaponization & Trust Collapse

36:06 - Wealth Transfer: Fiat to Bitcoin

39:00 - Bitcoin as an Elite Revolution

42:51 - Fort Knox: Missing Gold?

44:51 - Bretton Woods 2.0 & Bitcoin Standard

54:51 - Bitcoin in a Post-Fiat World

01:00:51 - Energy, AI, and Decentralization

01:12:51 - BRICS and Global Power Shifts

01:20:51 - Innovation Amidst Collapse

01:24:51 - Bitcoin vs The State

01:30:51 - Preparing for Sovereignty

01:36:51 - Final Fourth Turning Reflections

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In this episode, I chat with Peruvian Bull, a well-known Bitcoin researcher and educator. We also unpack the central bank manipulation, the coming currency wars, and why Bitcoin might be the only way out.

If you’re looking to understand what the next phase of the dollar endgame might look like, this episode is for you. 

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Welcome Back Peruvian Bull

14:23 - Japan’s Monetary Experiment & MetaPlanet’s Rise

16:01 - Carry Trades, QE, and Japan’s Debt Spiral

21:55 - Japan’s Cultural Rigidity & Frozen Economy

23:55 - BOJ’s “Print Yen, Buy Yen” Chaos Explained

30:03 - The BOJ Owns the Market: Bonds & Stocks

34:34 - GameStop, Bitcoin Treasuries & Retail Rebellion

40:14 - Naked Shorting: Burry, Phantom Shares & GME

47:49 - High-Frequency Trading & Market Manipulation

51:34 - Ryan Cohen’s Vision: GameStop as a Bitcoin Powerhouse

59:02 - Global Gold Liquidity Crunch & ETF Drains

01:04:08 - The Dollar Paradox: Weakness as System Strength

01:11:01 - Global Fiat Collapse or Coordinated Currency Reset?

01:15:40 - Bitcoin as the Final Endgame to Kill the Dollar

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family’s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:18 – Welcome Back, HODL

03:30 – Bear Market Conviction

04:40 – Trade Wars & Uncertainty

07:16 – Bitcoin as an Infinite Game

09:57 – From Speculating to Saving

11:56 – Orange-Pilling Family

15:37 – Leading with Self-Custody

21:03 – Security & Simple Living

23:47 – Resentment from the Fiat World

26:02 – Emotional Toll of Volatility

29:27 – Spartan Class Bitcoiners

32:37 – Capital Allocation Strategy

35:17 – Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia

37:47 – $100M BTC & Global Shifts

40:59 – ETFs, Self-Custody & Citizenship

45:02 – Governments Want Your Keys

47:52 – Fourth Turning Vibes

50:58 – Bretton Woods 2.0

55:39 – Helping Others with Bitcoin

58:22 – Bitcoin’s Emotional Rollercoaster

01:05:02 – Lessons from Past Cycles

01:11:32 – Long-Term Wealth Tactics

01:14:57 – Bitcoin & Relationships

01:18:12 – Prepping for the Bull Run

01:21:27 – Final Wisdom

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - What’s Going On With the Economy

04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity

11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase?

15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins

17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System

25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters

30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins”

33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption

38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending

43:51 - Will Robots Want Money?

47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance

47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told?

51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million?

55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet?

57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin?

59:30 - Ross Ulbricht’s Release

1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom

1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else

1:07:37 - Final Thoughts

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I chat with Eric V. Stacks, a cannabis producer, consultant, and proud Bitcoin Maxi, about his incredible journey from the underground cannabis scene in to embracing Bitcoin as a form of hard money.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:12 - Eric V. Stacks Background

06:20 - Eric’s upbringing and distrust of pharmaceuticals

08:38 - Becoming a legal cannabis producer in California

09:38 - The economic rabbit hole and discovering Bitcoin

14:29 - Building a cannabis business in the gray market

17:41 - The state’s attempt to regulate an existing billion-dollar industry

20:04 - Regulatory hurdles and corporate takeover

20:57 - How legalization changed the risk dynamics

25:15 - Early spiritual influences and outside-the-box thinking

26:14 - Dropping Out & Rejecting Credentialism

31:33 - From Trimming to Growing: Building a Cannabis Career

36:45 - Corruption, Compliance & the 280E Trap

41:50 - The Broken Incentives Behind Cannabis Regulation

47:16 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Sovereignty and Economic Freedom

52:04 - Final Reflections on Decentralization and Freedom

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage.

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• Graham Krizek on X: https://x.com/gkrizek

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - Introduction to Graham Krizek & Voltage

01:51 - What is the Lightning Network?

04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem

05:45 - Graham’s Background

07:56 - The Fidelity & Voltage Lightning Report

10:06 - How Lightning Channels & Hops Work

12:54 - Routing Payments and Non-Custodial Yield

14:58 - Channel Structures & Capital Efficiency Trends

16:30 - Public vs. Private Channels & Total Network Capacity

18:25 - Transaction Value vs. Transacted Capital

20:38 - Adoption Trends in Lightning

21:32 - Payment Speed, Hops & Network Efficiency

23:31 - Lightning vs. Blockchain Scalability

24:43 - Success Rates on the Lightning Network

26:03 - State of the Lightning Ecosystem

27:33 - New Verticals: Nostr, Podcasting 2.0 & AI Agents

30:22 - The Convergence of Stablecoins & Lightning

32:49 - Lightning’s Resilience & Long-Term Vision

35:01 - What Will Drive Lightning’s Mass Adoption?

36:33 - Advice for Bitcoin-Focused Small Businesses

37:56 - Is Lightning Delivering on Its Promise?

38:08 - B2B Integrations & Lightning as an Infrastructure Layer

39:00 - Why Lightning Doesn’t Get the Spotlight (Yet)

40:35 - What Graham is Most Excited About in 2025

42:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Voltage

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!

This episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell’s precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th.

Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows.

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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––

Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek

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Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare

Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories

07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading

12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain

17:30 - Grain’s Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017

22:30 - The Market Isn’t Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior

27:30 - Was Josh’s Prediction a Fluke or a Skill?

32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading

37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction

42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics

47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown

52:30 - Closing Thoughts 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!

In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Song to explore the decline of education, and how fiat money corrupts institutions and distorts incentives throughout every layer of society.

If you’re looking for a hard-hitting discussion on why Bitcoin matters beyond just price, this episode is for you.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:23 – Introduction to Jimmy Song

09:58 – Jimmy’s latest book: Fiat Ruins Everything

11:14 – The inspiration behind writing the book

13:57 – The deep corruption of the fiat system

14:51 – Rent-seeking and why it dominates fiat economies

18:25 – How fiat steals dreams and replaces meaning

21:52 – The role of fiat education vs. family legacy

26:06 – How fiat companies replace community

29:06 – The decline in education and critical thinking

31:52 – Fiat politics taking over religion

35:27 – How fiat debases morality

40:31 – The rise of virtue signaling

44:55 – Debt, discipline, and the fiat consumption trap

48:28 – Speculative asset bubbles as a form of rent-seeking

51:27 – Resentment toward the wealthy in a fiat world

55:25 – How fiat debases marriage

01:01:20 – The erosion of love and relationships

01:07:17 – Why society devalues population growth

01:17:15 – The significance of children and family

01:21:03 – Postmodern investing and fiat-driven markets

01:29:06 – Are startups a legitimate non-fiat path?

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!

In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon.

Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500.

You’ll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone’s talking about.

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––– Get To Know Today's Guest–––

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––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals

02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance

05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions

07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks

09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks

11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance

13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution

16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy

20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price

23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading

30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position

35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact

37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market

43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation

46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential

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!

In this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500.

If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish

02:00 - Canada vs USA

07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty

12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street

17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken?

18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions

32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy

40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption

43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals

48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin?

50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion

53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs

55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation

58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025

1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish

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!

In this episode, I bring together Joe Burnett, Vijay Boyapati, and Jesse Myers for the world’s first Bitcoin Matrix Group Therapy session. We dive into Bitcoin’s recent volatility, its cyclical nature, and the broader macroeconomic forces at play—including the role of gold and the emergence of nation-state Bitcoin reserves.

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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––

Vijay Boyapati: https://x.com/real_vijay

Jesse Myers: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC

Joe Burnett: https://x.com/IIICapital

––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:30 - Guest Introductions

03:41 - Bitcoin’s Recent Volatility & Market Sentiment

07:39 - Bitcoin Cycles & Long-Term Perspective

12:49 - Is This Cycle Different?

17:37 - Macroeconomic Signals: Gold, Interest Rates, & Tariffs

22:32 - Potential for a Recession & Bitcoin’s Role

24:38 - Price Manipulation

27:02 - Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption

32:22 - The Future of Altcoins

36:52 - Removing Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin

43:14 - The Next Big Speculative Wave: Tokenized Assets?

45:32 - Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody Solutions

50:04 - Future Bitcoin Price Action & Potential Drawdowns

52:05 - Closing Thoughts 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!

In this episode, I'm joined by Paul Tarantino, Chris Sullivan and John Burnett to dive into Bitcoin’s potential to either liberate or enslave us, and whether it’s already being captured by the very forces we’ve been fighting against.

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––– Get To Know Today's Guests–––

Paul Tarantino: https://x.com/PaulSTarantino

Byte Federal: https://www.bytefederal.com/ Hyperion Decimus: https://www.hyperiondecimus.com/

John Burnett: https://x.com/truthinlogic

BTC Digital Privacy Sessions: https://digitalprivacysessions.io/

––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:22 – Bitcoin: Trojan Horse or Trap?

08:40 – Prepping for Fiat Collapse

15:00 – The Great Taking: You own Nothing Already

21:20 – Is War Inevitable?

26:55 – Bitcoin vs. CBDCs

32:25 – Who Really Created Bitcoin?

38:40 – Mind Control & Programming

44:40 – Free Energy & Bitcoin Mining

50:00 – The Final Awakening

55:40 – Escaping the System

1:01:55 – Hidden History of Money

1:08:10 – War on Human Potential

1:15:30 – Bitcoin as Humanity’s Shield

1:22:40 – Preparing for What’s Next

1:30:50 – Technology as a Weapon

1:39:05 – The System is Collapsing

1:46:30 – Final Warnings

1:52:10 – Closing & Where to Find Guests

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!

In this episode, I’m joined by Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards and author of the Dao of Bitcoin, for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, time, and energy.

––– Offers & Discounts –––

Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix

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Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/

––– Get To Know Today’s Guest–––

Follow  on X: https://x.com/LanternBitcoin

Buy The Dao of Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ28GV

Scott’s company: https://blockrewards.ca

––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:15 – The Inspiration Behind The Dao of Bitcoin

04:15 – Understanding Daoism

06:17 – The Creature: What Is It and What Does It Represent?

12:57 – Paradoxical Unity & Duality

16:19 – The Meaning of Wu Wei:

20:35 – Non-Intervention: The Art of Letting Things Flow

25:15 – Bitcoin as a Force of Nature

31:36 – Embracing Impermanence

33:10 – Bitcoin, Time, and Energy

48:30 – Bitcoin’s Gravity

56:28 – Humility & Compassion: What Bitcoin and Dao Teach Us

1:04:00 – Reversionism

1:14:30 – Oneness & Harmony: The Ultimate Lesson of the Da

1:17:17 – Returning to the Source

1:21:37 – Scott’s Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Journey

1:24:19 – How Daoism Transformed Scott’s Perspective

1:28:20 – Final Reflections:

Bringing It All TogetherI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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In this episode, I welcome Dave Collum back to the Bitcoin Matrix for his sixth appearance to break down the deep state, market manipulation, and the unraveling of America.

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––– Chapters –––

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01:15 - Investment & Market Volatility

03:30 - Historical Market Trends

08:05 - Wall Street & Bitcoin

10:50 - Michael Saylor & Leverage

13:35 - Bitcoin vs. TradFi 19:05 - Government Policies

24:35 - Politics & Markets

27:35 - Deep State & Finance 

36:50 - Banking & Global Conflicts

43:20 - Bitcoin & Energy Debate

51:35 - CBDCs & Financial Freedom

1:02:35 - Bitcoin Risks & Opportunities

1:05:20 - Bitcoin & Global Finance

1:08:05 - Financial Surveillance

1:13:35 - Politics & Finance

1:19:05 - Power Struggles in Finance

1:24:35 - Bitcoin vs. Gold

1:27:20 - Bitcoin Philosophy

1:38:20 - Future of Bitcoin Transactions

1:41:05 - Government Response to Bitcoin

1:43:50 - Bitcoin Tech Advances

1:52:05 - Lessons from Bitcoin Cycles

1:57:35 - Bitcoin & Financial Crises

2:00:20 - Wall Street vs. Bitcoin

2:03:05 - Institutional Manipulation

2:05:50 - Bitcoin’s Narrative Shift

2:08:35 - Financial Independence

2:11:20 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin

07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings

11:03 - Today’s Good Investor

12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin

15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin

17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral

18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin

24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin

29:05 - Are Cycles Over?

32:11 - Spending vs. Selling

39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin

52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission

56:15 - British Hodl’s Role

1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with wealth management expert Andy Edstrom to discuss Bitcoin’s market cycles, the challenges of holding during bull runs, and the evolving dynamics of property rights in a decentralized world.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Andy’s Background

03:59 - Reflections on Past Episodes

04:59 - LA Fires and Resilience

09:29 - Private vs. Public Solutions

14:29 - Emotional Impact of Disasters

18:29 - Property Rights and Bitcoin

22:29 - Ownership Durability Explained

25:29 - Bitcoin Market Cycles

29:29 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Potential

32:59 - Holding Bitcoin Through Bear Markets

36:29 - Selling vs. Borrowing Bitcoin

42:29 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin as Investments

46:29 - Bitcoin Price Manipulation

53:29 - Transparency in Bitcoin vs. Stocks

58:29 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin

1:03:29 - ETFs and Wealth Managers’ Role

1:09:29 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Future

01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability

01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction

03:30 - College and Career Path

05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff”

07:07 - Market Architecture

09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy

12:41 - Risk Management Insights

14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview

17:17 - Equity Market Design

19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics

23:45 - Valuation Challenges

25:20 - Indexing Impacts

27:48 - Metrics Traders Use

32:51 - Volatility and Options

39:14 - Trading Strategies

45:11 - Tax Implications

48:47 - Future of Collateral

53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics

01:01:50 - Financial Innovations

01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon

01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability

01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:34 – Cedric’s introduction

03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately

07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office

12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

14:59 – Omega candle

17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles

23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin

30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin

34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking

41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity

45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant

53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era

58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine

1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes

1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin

1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position

1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins?

1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution

1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin

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In this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 – Intro

01:23 – Leon’s Story

05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin

08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate

11:23 – Redefining Wealth

14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate

18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value

20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value

21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System

23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral

25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate

27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land

34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings

37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency

41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money

44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard

49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base

50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained

53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral

59:56 – Volatility as a Feature

1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin

1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges

1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices

1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising

1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy

1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate?

1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility

1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison

1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles

1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin

1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy

1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy.

CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy.

In CJ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future.

0:00 - Intro

2:00 - CJ’s background

10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy

13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies

16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value

22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning

24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool

30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds

32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin 

38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin

41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve

44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds

53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology

59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential

1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money

1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation

1:07:00 - CJ’s Orange Pill Story

1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral

1:25:00 - People’s Reserve

1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve

1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy

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This episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground.

CHAPTERS :

00:00 - 1:41 - Intro 

02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona

04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam

06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation

07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives

09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters

15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable?

20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained

23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids

28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement

30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016

34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption

38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate

41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election

44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform

49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America

53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives

1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues

1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means

1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals

1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues

1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S.

1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation?

1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation

1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO

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Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Luongo to discuss if the current financial system can survive without Bitcoin. 

We also get into what Tom thinks about ending the federal reserve immediately, the odds that trump can make it to inauguration day alive, and of course we cover how Tom thinks all the different markets will perform during all of this.

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Today’s episode with Bob Burnett, the CEO of Barefoot Mining who has become a good friend and mentor to me was recorded several weeks ago but I still think there is a tremendous amount of signal in here as Bob always packs a punch. We talk about wars over hash rate, Bob’s most famous patent, the future of block space, how countries could possibly be sovereign in a bitcoin world and towards the end of our conversation we turn to some tough, hard topics like suicide, retirement, quality of life and true happiness.

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Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future. 

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Guess what guys I’m going to Amsterdam next week for the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe and you should go too! Join us October 9th and 10th and please support the show and get 10% off when you use my code matrix.  If you use the code MATRIX and plan to attend DM me for a meet and greet with yours truly. Seriously if you use my code dm and we can meet up at the conference. The future of Bitcoin starts here. Thats the tag line guys this is going to be so dope! 

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JJ Carrell recently retired from the United States Border Patrol after a twenty-four year career as a Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge. Carrell brings a different view on immigration and on what is now transpiring in this forgotten and unknown place known as the border. 

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For the 200th episode, I sat down with our good friend Pierre Rochard, who makes his record-setting sixth appearance on the show to discuss the Trump assassination, Elizabeth Warren’s puzzling crusade against Bitcoin, divine intervention, Chartalism, Munchausen Syndrome, why Bitcoin stands above governments and how they can play speculative defense.

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Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing open-source Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. Pierre served as the Bitcoin and Lightning product manager at Kraken for three years before joining Riot as the VP of Research.

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In this episode, I had a blast with Professor David B. Collum trying to deconstruct everything happening in the world right now as best we can.

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Dr. David B. Collum, MA, MS, Ph.D. is a Professor at The Cornell University.    He received a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York.    His research interests are Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Physical Organic Chemistry, Organolithium Chemistry, Organosodium Chemistry, Kinetics, Reaction Mechanism.

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In this episode, I sit down with Tomer Strolight to discuss 4 of his articles related to political philosophy, theory and Bitcoin. 

A New Separation of Powers

A New Peaceful Transition of Power

The United State of Bitcoin

Bitcoin: An Empire For Us All

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"Bitcoin is a decentralized bank digital currency. So, if it becomes centralized by definition it is a CBDC. Bitcoin is a CBDC waiting to happen. It's a nightmare unless we can get it back on track. It's something we're sleepwalking into."  

- Bitcoin Mechanic 

In this episode, I sit down with Bitcoin Mechanic the Chief Boiling Officer over at decentralized mining pool Ocean to discuss the threat from the centralization of bitcoin mining, filtering vs censorship and if Bitcoin is going to eventually turn into a CBDC one day if we continue on our current path.

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In this episode, I sit down with Luke Dashjr to discuss the current state of bitcoin mining, the ingenious nature of the latest spam wave attacks and if there’s an existential threat to bitcoin right now.

Luke Dashjr is a Bitcoin Core developer and the founder of Ocean mining pool. He has made over 200 contributions to Bitcoin Core, and maintains the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals section on GitHub

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In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Prince on his Once Bitten podcast. I haven't done many like this so I'd love to hear your feedback. 

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with Joe Burnett to talk about why bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs and how it's the only asset that can stop the free market from melting your wealth.

Joe Burnett is Senior Product Marketing Manager at Unchained, the Official US Collaborative Custody Partner of Bitcoin Magazine.

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In this episode, Cedric sits down with Paul Tarantino to talk about fiscal dominance, the return of zero interest bank reserve requirements, key drivers of hyperbitcoinization and why Bitcoin will be the last currency standing.

Paul Tarantino is the Director of Business Development at Byte Federal, the 7th largest Bitcoin ATM operator and manufacturer on the planet.  He is a founding member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, Bitcoin Speaker and Educator, and Investor. Paul also assists Bitcoin companies looking to set up international operations in South and Central America in association with Carlos Miguel Rivas of El Salvador. His passions include his Family, Hard Money, Real Food, Tough Love, and Fly Fishing.

Fed whitepaper by Charles W. Calomiris dicsussed: Fiscal Dominance and the Return of Zero-Interest Bank Reserve Requirements

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