This is the Bitcoin Infinity Show, a Bitcoin philosophy podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf!
In each episode, we explore the infinite potential of Bitcoin from a philosophical perspective. Join us if you want to go deeper down the rabbit hole of Bitcoin and related freedom-go-up technologies and ideas!
Formerly the Freedom Footprint Show.
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Bitcoin Core Wars with Samson Mow - Bitcoin Infinity Live #1
Episode 167
Friday, May 9, 2025 • Duration 01:28:31
The Bitcoin Infinity Show is going live! We will cover topical subjects and pressing issues with guests throughout the Bitcoin space. Our first guest is Samson Mow, and we will be covering the Bitcoin Core and OP_RETURN drama. Samson is one of the most knowledgeable figures on the topic, and as a veteran of the Blocksize wars, he has some lessons that are worth remembering from that fight.
The Bitcoin Infinity Live Show is a new weekly show where Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf tackle topical issues in Bitcoin, often with some of the top figures in the space.
Would Mao Hold Bitcoin with Roger Huang | Bitcoin Infinity Show #157
Episode 166
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 01:18:27
In this episode, we welcome Roger Huang to the Bitcoin Infinity Show to discuss his insights on Bitcoin's role in China. We explore Roger's background, the intricacies of the Chinese economy, cultural and political nuances, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on Chinese society. Roger also delves into the country's history, its current geopolitical stance, and his perspective on the future of China.
The Gullible Collective | Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 3 | Bitcoin Infinity Academy #4
Episode 157
Friday, April 4, 2025 • Duration 01:05:34
This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy covers Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 3: The Gullible Collective
We discuss how collectivism can distort human judgment and lead to sociopaths thriving in positions of power, the implications of fractional reserve banking, and how Bitcoin disrupts traditional political and economic systems. Join in as we unpack the deep-seated biases in our societal norms, the dangers of collectivist thinking, and the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin as a tool for individual sovereignty. Follow along as we explore the hidden costs of inflation, the slow erosion of freedoms through taxation, and the critical role of free speech in a truly free market.
The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm’s books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter’s ideas. You can join the discussions by signing up for one of the courses on our Geyser page!
Bitcoin and Monetary Anarchy with Alexander Eser - FFS #66
Episode 67
Saturday, November 11, 2023 • Duration 01:05:23
Join us in this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show as we dive deep into the concepts of monetary anarchy, Bitcoin, and the future of finance with our guest, Alexander Eser. Hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke the Pseudo Finn, this episode explores the intricate relationship between state, money, and individual freedom.
Key Highlights:
🔹 Alexander Eser's journey from economics to Bitcoin and his entrepreneurial endeavors.
🔹 Insightful discussion on the book "Monetary Anarchy: The Separation of Money and State."
🔹 Eser's analysis of the evolution of money and states, and the potential for a Bitcoin-centric society.
🔹 The role of Bitcoin in fostering a non-coercive, decentralized financial system.
🔹 In-depth conversation on anarchy, democracy, and the concept of minimal states in the context of Bitcoin.
What You'll Discover:
🔹 How Bitcoin and Austrian economics can guide us towards a more liberated financial future.
🔹 The practicalities and challenges in transitioning from state-controlled systems to decentralized autonomy.
🔹 The potential of Bitcoin in reshaping political and economic structures globally.
🔹 Strategies for mitigating the impacts of state overreach and financial coercion.
🔹 The importance of understanding Bitcoin's role in empowering individual financial sovereignty.
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Inside the Canadian Trucker Convoy with Benjamin J Dichter - FFS #65
Episode 66
Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 01:43:33
In this enlightening episode, Benjamin J Dichter, the spokesperson for the historic Canadian trucker convoy and a passionate Bitcoin advocate, joins the Freedom Footprint Show. BJ shares his journey from a serial entrepreneur to a pivotal figure in one of the largest peaceful protests in Canadian history. This episode delves deep into the convergence of Bitcoin and activism, showcasing Bitcoin’s crucial role during the Canadian trucker convoy.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 The evolution of the trucker convoy from a local protest to a national movement.
🔹 Bitcoin's role in providing financial autonomy amidst government sanctions.
🔹 The psychological and societal impacts of the convoy.
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Strategies for upholding the integrity of peaceful protests.
🔹 The symbiotic relationship between Bitcoin and the pursuit of freedom.
🔹 The transformative effect of community and collective action.
Fighting Financial Apartheid with Ray Youssef - FFS #64
Episode 65
Saturday, November 4, 2023 • Duration 01:02:45
Join us on the Freedom Footprint Show as we explore the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin in the Global South with Ray Youssef. From his unique perspective as a first-generation immigrant and serial entrepreneur, Ray provides an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's role in overcoming financial apartheid and empowering communities. This episode is a deep dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin's impact on global finance, highlighting the innovative strategies that can be employed to harness its full potential.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Ray Youssef's entrepreneurial spirit and Bitcoin discovery
🔹 Bitcoin as a solution to financial challenges in the Global South
🔹 The development and significance of CivKit in global marketplaces
🔹 Strategies for global financial inclusion and empowerment
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Personal anecdotes and experiences shaping Youssef's Bitcoin advocacy
🔹 Technical insights into peer-to-peer marketplaces and decentralized systems
🔹 Future prospects of Bitcoin in reshaping global financial dynamics
Join this engaging episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, where Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, shares his insights on the transformative power of Fedimint. Hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf, the discussion explores how Fedimint and Bitcoin are reshaping financial access for communities globally, highlighting the importance of federation technologies in the decentralized finance landscape.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Obi Nwosu's journey to become Fedi's CEO and the development of Fedimint
🔹 The significant role Fedimint can play in onboarding communities to Bitcoin
🔹 The implications and advancements of federations in Bitcoin
What You Will Discover:
🔹 Strategies for leveraging Fedimint in community development
🔹 The future trajectory of Bitcoin, Fedimint, and federation technologies
🔹 The increasing significance of decentralization in financial empowerment
In this episode, we're joined by our friend Giacomo Zucco, this time in person from the Lugano Plan ₿ forum! In this episode, Giacomo shares his thoughts on the intricate layers of Bitcoin, its impact on personal liberty, and the future of financial privacy. We also discuss the unique aspects of Bitcoin's ecosystem, including the intriguing role of TetherGold and the balance between centralization and decentralization.
Key Points Discussed:
🔹 Bitcoin's philosophical foundations and their practical implications.
🔹 The evolution of trust in the Bitcoin community.
🔹 The balance between efficiency and decentralization in Bitcoin.
What You Will Discover:
🔹 The transformative power of Bitcoin in shaping a new financial paradigm.
🔹 Giacomo's perspective on the future of Bitcoin and its community.
🔹 How Bitcoin challenges and redefines traditional financial structures.
Bullish on Bitcoin with Luke Mikic - Freedom Footprint Show 61
Episode 62
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 • Duration 01:13:38
In this episode we turn up our energy and our bullishness with Luke Mikic: digital nomad and bitcoin content creator across many platforms including CoinBeast.
In this super fun conversation we get to know Luke and what makes him so bullish. We explore Bitcoin as a monetary technology and it’s adoption curve, business in a hyperbitcoinized world and the necessity of monetary velocity. We get some insights on producing Bitcoin content online and we debate how slow or quick adoption should be.
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:01:50 - Welcoming Luke Mikic
00:05:31 - Why Luke is the Most Bullish Luke
00:07:26 - Bitcoin Altruism and Optimism
00:13:54 - Bitcoin Economics
00:31:17 - Bitcoin Education and Outreach
00:38:52 - Bitcoin and Honesty
01:02:34 - Number Go Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
Supporting the Lightning Network with Henrik Skogstrøm
Episode 61
Saturday, October 21, 2023 • Duration 57:02
In this episode we are joined by Henrik Skogstrøm, founder of Torq (formerly LN Capital), to talk about the Lightning network! We learn a lot about how Lightning works, the things Lightning companies need to do to keep the experience seamless for users, and how Torq can help with that.
Connect with Henrik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohskogstrom
Follow Torq on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorqLN
Torq's Website: https://torq.co/
Chapters:
00:01:33 - Introduction to Henrik Skogstrøm
00:03:55 - The Lightning Network
00:07:31 - The Philosophical Case for Lightning
00:17:01 - Lightning As a Scaling Solution
00:21:12 - Henrik's Orange Pill Journey
00:29:17 - Bitcoin Situation in Norway
00:37:26 - Lightning for Cross-Border Payments
00:45:13 - Merchant Adoption
00:51:12 - Developing on Bitcoin
00:55:16 - Wrapping Up
The Freedom Footprint Show is hosted by Knut Svanholm and BTCPseudoFinn. We are concerned about your Freedom Footprint! Join us as we talk to #bitcoin philosophers about how #bitcoin can expand your Freedom Footprint and much more!
The show is sponsored by AmberApp, the #1 Sat Stacking and Spending app on Earth! Their global launch is just around the corner, and they have loads of great features coming up, so stay tuned for those! The reason we've partnered with AmberApp is because of the great people - check out our episode with their CEO, Izzy, and you'll see why! https://youtu.be/nCSMzdp4_Co
Also check out their website to see all the great things at AmberApp: https://amber.app/
The show is sponsored by Wasabi Wallet, the privacy-focused desktop wallet with Tor and coinjoin built in. The coins you send to the wallet are coinjoined through Tor, so when you take the coins out they are private. Visit https://wasabiwallet.io/ and download Wasabi Wallet!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See for details and connect with them on Twitter
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:52 Monetary Anarchy
18:35 Bitcoin and Anarchy
43:35 Hyperbitcoinization
52:30 Transitioning to Bitcoin
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Honking For Freedom
13:08 Totalitarianism and Democracy
16:43 Origins of the Trucker Convoy
31:30 How the Trucker Convoy Ended
48:00 Bitcoin and the Trucker Convoy
01:06:27 Unity and Nationalism
01:12:14 Free Speech and Property Rights
01:24:20 Knut's Origin Story
01:40:24 Wrapping Up - Where to Find BJ Dichter
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00 Introducing Ray Youssef
03:45 The Global South
12:14 How Bitcoin Helps the Global South
18:33 Phone-Based Payments
20:17 CivKit
28:11 Bitcoin Adoption
30:23 Financial Apartheid
37:35 Building Marketplaces with CivKit
45:24 More on CivKit and its Goals
50:52 Hawala and CivKit
54:50 CivKit and the Future
58:04 Making the World a Better Place
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Introducing Obi Nwosu
00:07:30 - The Origins of Fedi and Fedimint
00:11:19 - The Design of Fedimint
00:19:29 - How Bitcoin Works on Fedi
00:25:37 - KYF - Know Your Friends and Family
00:32:30 - How Federations are Structured
00:40:15 - Bitcoin Scales Fedi Scales Bitcoin
00:43:21 - Resiliency of Fedi
00:48:50 - Achieving Perfection
00:52:58 - Fedi and E-Cash
00:58:09 - What Layer is Fedi?
01:03:18 - Fedi vs Fedimint
01:07:31 - What Countries are Fedi In?
01:10:49 - Obi's Prior Career Ventures
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
Support the Show:
If you value what we do here at the Freedom Footprint Show, consider sending us some value back. You can send us a boost or stream us some sats on Fountain. Check out https://www.fountain.fm/
You can support us directly with Bitcoin on Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/freedom/
Your engagement helps us keep bringing you the content that empowers and educates on bitcoin and freedom. Let's head towards the orange glowing light together!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Tether
00:06:58 - Risks of Fractional Reserve
00:11:54 - Bitcoin Layers
00:19:00 - You Are Your Bitcoins
00:28:45 - Lugano Plan B
00:33:47 - Centralization and Decentralization
The Freedom Footprint Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf.
In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint.
Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!
The show is sponsored by Orange Pill App, the social network for bitcoiners aiming to increase hyperbitcoinization in your local area. Download the Orange Pill App today! See https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ for details and connect with them on Twitter https://twitter.com/orangepillapp
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
The show is sponsored by The Bitcoin Way, specialists in cutting through the technical jargon of Bitcoin, so you can confidently navigate this complex world. They cover everything from Cold Wallets to Nodes, No-KYC Bitcoin Purchases, Inheritance Planning, BTC Payments, and more. If you're looking to expand your freedom footprint, securely managing your Bitcoin in self-custody—the right way, then booking a free 30-minute call with them is the next step to take: https://thebitcoinway.com/contact/
The show is sponsored by Geyser, the portal to the new creator economy on Bitcoin. On Geyser, creators can monetize their creations through their communities in a social and engaging way, and supporters can send sats to their favorite projects. Geyser has also recently integrated with Zaps and Podcasting 2.0, so every Zap sent to a Geyser address shows up on the Geyser page. We have a Geyser fund ourselves, it's the best way to support our show directly with Bitcoin. Check out their website for more info: https://geyser.fund/
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