The Bitcoin Matrix – Details, episodes & analysis

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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Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show.

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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 insightful episode Cedric sits down with independent journalist Jordan Schachtel for a wide-ranging conversation about independent journalism, the pandemic, China, Twitter, Trump, Alex Jones, Bitcoin, his rabbit hole story, the idolization of celebrity figures and his advice for independent journalists that are just starting out. 

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In this very special episode Cedric sits down with David Fraser the CEO/Founder of Citadel Cabins to discuss bunkie life, fleeing Canada, homeschooling before it was cool and his rabbit hole story. 

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Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $10 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to https://start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix

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In this episode Cedric sits down with Adam Curry, the Pod-father himself to discuss everything from the early days at MTV, to Trump, Hip-Hop and New York City in the 1980’s, to his family's history in the CIA, how he views the current institutional corruption and decay, is ESG the penultimate attack on the petrodollar and how he sees Bitcoin as America 2.0 for the future.

You bought a hardware wallet right. So you take your bitcoin security seriously, now go that extra step and secure it from physical disaster with a CypherWheel seed storage device. 

Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $10 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to https://start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix

If you enjoy the show please support our amazing sponsors, tell your friends and family, subscribe to our channel here and on YouTube, write a five star review wherever you download your podcasts and if you want to support us more directly I have tips open on Twitter. 

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In this episode Cedric sits down with Samson Mow the outgoing CSO of Blockstream to discuss the 2017 Blocksize War, the Liquid Network, NFTs, Atomic Swaps, El Salvador, Nation State Adoption, Bitcoin Bonds, Volcano Mining, how Bitcoin fixes all of this and, if he will run for mayor of Bitcoin City.

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Only 4 days until the biggest Bitcoin event ever. 

Bitcoin 2022 will be held on Miami Beach from 6-9th April and you can use code BitcoinMatrix at check out to get a 10% discount. 

All tickets are transferrable and 100% refundable if you are unable to travel due to Covid Restrictions. 

You bought a hardware wallet right. So you take your bitcoin security seriously, now go that extra step and secure it from physical disaster with a CypherWheel seed storage device. 

Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $10 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to https://start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix

If you enjoy the show please support our amazing sponsors, subscribe to our channel here and on YouTube, write a five star review wherever you download your podcasts and if you want to support me more directly I have tips open on Twitter. 

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In this episode Cedric sits down with Daniel Bayerdorffer, the founder of CypherSafe.

CypherSafe is a Numberall Stamp & Tool Company DBA owned and operated by Daniel Bayerdorffer, a third-generation maker and inventor. Bayerdorffer has continued the tradition started in 1930 by his grandfather, the founder of Numberall, by venturing into new territory with two Numberall DBAs: Reuleaux Models, which has revived the practice of building kinematic models for academics, hobbyists, and collectors, and CypherSafe. Founded in 2018, CypherSafe’s goal is to provide important security tools for  Bitcoin.

We discuss his background as a third generation machinist, BIP39, his rabbit hole story, utilizing creativity and making things as a way to build a sense of pride, securing your bitcoin and when his dog Archie ate his Trezor he was inspired to build tools to help bitcoiners avoid single points of failure. 

Did you get your tickets for Bitcoin Day OKC? Don’t miss the Bitcoin mining event of the year. Many thought leaders from the mining space will be in Oklahoma City on March 26 to share their knowledge and insight with you. If you’re interested in mining, you need to be there. Use promo code Matrix to get 10% off your ticket and reserve your seat today! 

Citadel Cabins exists to help individuals achieve shelter, rest, security and location independence.  Head over to citadelcabins.com to fill out an application now.   

You bought a hardware wallet right. So you take your bitcoin security seriously, now go that extra step and secure it from physical disaster with a CypherWheel seed storage device. 

Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

Bitcoin 2022 will be held on Miami Beach from 6-9th April and you can use code BitcoinMatrix at check out to get a 10% discount. 

All tickets are transferrable and 100% refundable if you are unable to travel due to Covid Restrictions. 

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $10 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to https://start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix

If you enjoy the show please support our amazing sponsors, subscribe to our channel here and on YouTube, write a five star review wherever you download your podcasts and if you want to support me more directly I have tips open on Twitter. 

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In the 100th episode Cedric sits down with Kenny Florian to discuss his near-death experience in Brazil, Ju-Jitsu, MMA, the UFC, reality tv, chokeholds, dealing with anxiety as a kid, running towards fear, preparing for the unknown, thinking about things conceptually, being creative in the moment, his rabbit hole story and being free.

Did you get your tickets for Bitcoin Day OKC? Don’t miss the Bitcoin mining event of the year. Many thought leaders from the mining space will be in Oklahoma City on March 26 to share their knowledge and insight with you. If you’re interested in mining, you need to be there. Use promo code Matrix to get 10% off your ticket and reserve your seat today! 

Citadel Cabins exists to help individuals achieve shelter, rest, security and location independence.  Head over to citadelcabins.com to fill out an application now.   

You bought a hardware wallet right. So you take your bitcoin security seriously, now go that extra step and secure it from physical disaster with a CypherWheel seed storage device. 

Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

Bitcoin 2022 will be held on Miami Beach from 6-9th April and you can use code BitcoinMatrix at check out to get a 10% discount. 

All tickets are transferrable and 100% refundable if you are unable to travel due to Covid Restrictions. 

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $50 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to www.start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix 

If you enjoy the show please support our amazing sponsors, subscribe to our channel here and on YouTube, write a five star review wherever you download your podcasts and if you want to support me more directly I have tips open on Twitter. 

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In this fun but poignant episode Cedric sits down with Dan and Josh, two firefighters and the co-hosts of the Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast.

We talk finance, we talk economics, we talk shit and of course we talk about the most important monetary technology of the 21st century and how bitcoin is like a slippery hog in this awesome rip. 

Citadel Cabins exists to help individuals achieve shelter, rest, security and location independence.  Head over to citadelcabins.com to fill out an application now.   

You bought a hardware wallet right. So you take your bitcoin security seriously, now go that extra step and secure it from physical disaster with a CypherWheel seed storage device. 

Go to cyphersafe.io to keep your Sats Safe and use the code Matrix for 10% off your order.

Bitcoin 2022 will be held on Miami Beach from 6-9th April and you can use code BitcoinMatrix at check out to get a 10% discount. 

All tickets are transferrable and 100% refundable if you are unable to travel due to Covid Restrictions. 

LEDN is a secure, simple and easy to use platform for managing and growing your digital wealth. If you want to see what it’s all about and get $50 free in USDC when you take out your first LEDN loan head over to www.start.ledn.io/bitcoinmatrix 

Please subscribe, write a 5 star review and share the Bitcoin Matrix podcast with your friends and family.

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