Bitcoiners aren’t necessarily known to be witty or charismatic, but my next guest Gary Mahmoud is! An actor who first bought bitcoin in 2013, Gary is a libertarian-inclined Bitcoin proponent who has spent the better part of a decade figuring out the best way to self-custody bitcoin.  When not exploring the world of Bitcoin, Gary is a working actor often playing doctors and lawyers on various New York based TV procedurals or playing silly dad types on a variety of commercials. Before pursuing a career in the entertainment business, Gary spent six years working in Congress… not too different you could say.  I’ve only known Gary a short time, but he’s the kind of guy I could chat to for hours and on this episode we touched :  Bitcoin this cycle  Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset Bitcoin v.s crypto  Political philosophies and Bitcoin  Self-custody  Acting  Much more!  You can follow Gary on X at https://x.com/garyleenyc or on NOSTR at npub1rywtpdcjw6ajl0d93zrddt9caqzladgv8qwqasskrn7n9vu9atjq5hx72y. You can also book a session with him at https://bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/gary-lee-mahmoud/ You can follow me on www.x.com/⁠Dale21M ⁠or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin.  Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - ⁠www.bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/dale-warburton⁠ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

To all my laser-eyed friends in Bitcoin, it may be time to take off the laser eyes as we dance around $90k. In this episode with leading on-chain analyst James Check, otherwise known as Checkmate of Checkonchain, a Bitcoin person trainer if you will, tailored for investors and finance professionals, to provide market analysis, in-depth educational content and data-driven insights to cut through the noise and respond to market moves with confidence. I always love chatting with Checkmate about all things Bitcoin and this episode will not disappoint. From recent price and what's driving it to geopolitical shifts post the US election, we covered a range of topics that I think you'll find most pertinent and interesting. Well, that's my view! You can follow Checkmate on X at Checkmatey or you can check out his work at https://www.checkonchain.com/. You can follow me on X at Dale21M or visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - www.bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/dale-warburton Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

Today's episode is about unpacking what one of the world's largest asset managers has to say about Bitcoin. A $5 trillion juggernaut, Fidelity has been one of the early institutional movers when it comes to Bitcoin and their explanation of why "Bitcoin first" is well worth understanding. Ultimately, Bitcoin doesn't care what Fidelity thinks, but for many people, they do care what a highly influential voice in the institutional world thinks. Here's their thesis outlined in the podcast - https://www.fidelitydigitalassets.com/sites/default/files/documents/1012662.3.0%20Bitcoin%20First%20Revisited_Final.pdfYou can follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit⁠⁠⁠ www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message.Whether you're experienced or just getting going withBitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - www.bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/dale-warburtonMuch love to all my listeners/watchers!

Today's episode is with writer, speaker and real estate entrepreneur, Leon Wankum. From Bitcoin-backed loans to Bitcoin attracting monetary premium away from the $330 trillion real estate sector, this conversation touched on a wide range of topics that I think you'll find fascinating. You can follow Leon on X at https://x.com/leonwankum https://leonwankum.com/ or visit his website at or you can subscribe to his newsletter at https://leonwankum.substack.com/. You can follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - https://bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/dale-warburton/ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

I'm back baby after a little hiatus! Awesome to get behind the mic and share my thoughts around BlackRock's Bitcoin thesis - https://www.blackrock.com/us/financial-professionals/insights/bitcoin-unique-diversifier. There are some interesting inclusions and exclusions to their thesis, as well as the way BlackRock views the role of the asset. Stick around to the end to find out how the plebs differ from BlackRock. You can follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit ⁠⁠www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - https://bitcoinmentor.io/mentor/dale-warburton/. Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

In this episode, I chatted with the man formerly known as Bitcoin Gandalf on Twitter, or Daniel Sempere Pico as he is known these days. Daniel is a former real estate man that transitioned into the the digital economy in 2020 and since then, has reinvented himself as a social media marketing guru with a special expertise in the Bitcoin industry. I was fascinated by Daniel's journey and thoughts on a range of topics, from Bitcoin cycles to live as a parent to moving around and going where you are treated best. It was certainly one of my favourite conversations yet and I'm sure you'll love it too! Timestamps: 0:01:50 Coming out the proverbial Bitcoin closet 0:10:40 Daniel's real estate experience 0:19:30 Bitcoin spending versus saving 0:28:47 Geoarbitrage and moving around 0:44:45 Bitcoin cycles, models and Moon Boyz 1:05:30 Politics, inflation and Bitcoin You can follow Daniel on X at @BTCGandalf or check out his work at ⁠https://btcgandalf.ck.page/abe61462e7⁠. You can follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit ⁠www.whybitcoinshow.com⁠ for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor Australia is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - ⁠https://bitcoinmentoraustralia.com/mentor/dale-warburton/⁠ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

In this episode, I chatted with an unsung Bitcoiner from Far North Queensland, a real self-custody guru by the name of Codey Martin. Codey is an ex-military man and Brazilian Jiu-Jitusu expert who is also the first mentor to join the Bitcoin Mentor Australia team. He’s got a cracking story as to how he got into Bitcoin and in this discussion, shares his thoughts on self-sovereignty and best practices, amongst other things. There’s a deep connection between martial arts and Bitcoin if you look hard enough – proof-of-work embodies both, so we spoke a fair bit about that too, which I love.   Timestamps: 00:00 His bitcoin journey 8:04 Orange-pilled by his Mum 13:33 Evolving your orange-pilling 21:54 Bitcoin in politics 25:57 Why people use Bitcoin Mentor 32:53 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu You can follow Codey on X at @Trumby_Ray or check out his work at http://btcwizz.com/. Also, the guy is a self-custody champ, so if you want to up your game, book a session with him at https://bitcoinmentoraustralia.com/mentor/codey-martin/ You can follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.whybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor Australia is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - https://bitcoinmentoraustralia.com/mentor/dale-warburton/ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

In this episode, I chatted with an absolute legend of a Bitcoiner, the man with the silkiest voice in Bitcoin and fellow African, Okin. Okin is a man who wears many hats - he's a podcaster, poet, digital entrepreneur, Bitcoin investor/educator/miner/node runner. He's also the founder of OKIN Trading Enterprises & runs both Bitcoin Mining Namibia & EasySats. Timestamps: 01:41 Living in Namibia 6:32 How he found Bitcoin 11:31 Podcasting 2.0 19:56 The tax regime in Namibia 30:37 A circular economy doesn't care about fiat 35:44 Why people call it the global South 43:55 Which African countries is he bullish on? 48:52 His most controversial view Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.whybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor Australia is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - https://bitcoinmentoraustralia.com/mentor/dale-warburton/ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

It's official! I'm a partner in Bitcoin Mentor Australia and I could not be more excited. Tune in for more details. Also in this this episode with Jake, we discuss the trade-offs involved in owning your own property as a Bitcoiner, as well as the trade-offs when making an investment in life. Timestamps: 01:34 Living in QLD vs VIC 8:45 BitcoinMentor.io helps everyone 21:34 Should you buy a house? 29:00 Mistakes you should learn from 44:31 Jake's bitcoin journey (they fall down the rabbit hole) 1:02:41 Jake & Dale's new podcast coming soon Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.whybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message Whether you're experienced or just getting going with Bitcoin, we can assist you in that journey. Bitcoin Mentor Australia is a Bitcoin consultancy that embodies best practices on how to safely and securely self-custody your bitcoin. Book a session with me to up your game and set yourself up for financial freedom - https://bitcoinmentoraustralia.com/mentor/dale-warburton/ Much love to all my listeners/watchers!

Real estate is the preferred investment asset for speculators in Australia and in many parts of the world. But is the juice worth the squeeze? From my perspective, absolutely not. The risk-reward is simply not there relative to Bitcoin. In this episode I outline 13 reasons why I think it's worth considering selling your investment property and buying bitcoin instead. As always, you do you. I don't care what you do with your own money and NOTHING I say should be construed as financial advice. But I don't say anything I don't believe and implement myself. Will I perhaps buy a villa in Spain or a winery in South Australia...maybe. But those aren't investments, they're what I would call lifestyle assets. Very different. I can however say this, I'll never own an investment property in my life. Here's why. 0:00 Episode explainer 5:13 #1 Market risk 8:18 #2 Maintenance risk 11:15 #3 Interest rate risk 14:51 #4 Liquidity risk 16:48 #5 Overcapitalisation risk 17:52 #6 Property damage 19:51 #7 Vacancy risk 21:47 #8 Default risk 23:09 #9 Trying to remove tenants 24:53 #10 Legislative risk 26:58 #11 Management time and effort 29:10 #12 Operating expenses 31:20 #13 Highly regulated 33:31 Compared to bitcoin Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.whybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers

Okay, so you understand Bitcoin is different to crypto, right? But how confident are you in explaining the difference? It's not good enough to call everything else a shitcoin or tell people to "have fun staying poor". As Bitcoiners, we need to have a coherent, cogent and articulate framework for helping ordinary people understand what makes Bitcoin different to every other crypto. I don't have all the answers, but my legal background together with my experience working in "crypto" media has given me what I consider to be a unique insight into the space. And I hope that my explanation makes sense and is easy to follow. If you want to level up in explaining Bitcoin versus crypto, or if you're someone who is just getting started, I think you'll find some value in this episode. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers.

Today's episode is something a little different - it's a solo episode where I discuss jurisdictional arbitrage. So often I hear Bitcoiners talking about how terrible their country is, whether it's the US, Australia, Canada or UK. But in reality, few (IMO) have done the necessary work to consider the alternatives. Firstly, there are some real limitations in terms of alternatives - legally speaking. Secondly, there's practical and personal considerations to take into account ranging from tax, cost of living, location, economic opportunities and so much more. And the end of the day, we definitely need a Plan B. The world is becoming increasingly fractious and it's always worth having a backup. But in this episode, I try to outline some of the things to think about and perhaps, things aren't all that bad at home. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers.

Today's guest is Ketan, a well-known Bitcoin security expert based out of Australia who amongst many things, is an advocate for privacy and running your own node. In this episode, we spoke about the importance of privacy and what you can do to fundamentally secure your Bitcoin stack. With great power comes great responsibility, and self-custody is indeed a great responsibility. If you're keen to learn about some of the basic things you can do to up your security game, this is the episode for you. 00:00 - Why privacy matters and what you can do 17:29 - Social engineering attacks 36:32 - Hot wallet vs Cold wallet 40:14 - Four reasons to run your own node 45:11 - Different node options For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to K3tan for coming on the show – you can follow his work on X at @_k3tan, or visit his website https://shop.ministryofnodes.com/ and his YouTube channel for setting up your own node https://www.youtube.com/ministryofnodes

Today's guest is the co-founder of Looking Glass Education and author Seb Bunney, a well-known Canadian Bitcoiner who has written two superb books - "B is for Bitcoin" and "The Hidden Cost of Money". In this episode, we tackle the question of why the financial system as it exists today is fundamentally broken and unfair. We also decided to do a little Bitcoin FUD-busting 101. So often, we're asked by family or friends about this or that issue with Bitcoin, and it's always helpful to hear from educators as to how best to respond. Timestamps: 00:00 - Travel is nice but... 04:06 - What's going on in Canada? 12:04 - Gov is trying to create change through money 29:11 - How do you valuate bitcoin? 35:40 - Why is bitcoin volatile and is it a bad thing? 44:58 - Bitcoin is slow and can't scale counter-arguements 51:39 - Should we help people with Bitcoin for free? 56:37 - His controversial Bitcoin view For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Seb for coming on the show – you can follow his work on X at @@sebbunney, or visit his website for all his work including his new book https://sebbunney.com/the-hidden-cost-of-money/.

Today's guest is the one and only Jeff Booth, an author, technology entrepreneur and founding partner of ego death capital - a Bitcoin venture capital fund focused on investing in bitcoin layer 3 projects. This was an eye-opening discussion and I learnt a lot from the conversation including how Jeff sees the world, the importance of Bitcoin and where ultimately all of this is going in the future. I left feeling incredibly inspired and I hope you find as much value in the conversation as I did. Timestamps: 00:00 - Where his temperament comes from 07:04 - Why "fix the money fix the world" is true 16:27 - AI & Robotics & BTC 22:49 - Building bitcoin rails of the future 30:08 - I should run a node 37:14 - What's his most controversial Bitcoin view? 40:25 - Career path for techie 18 year old 42:33 - Thoughts on Saylor's Digital ID solution 47:02 - Key drivers for next 3-5yrs 49:53 - Will he be at Bitcoin Alive 2025? For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Jeff for coming on the show – you can follow his work on X at @@JeffBooth, NOSTR at npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe or his website at https://www.jeffbooth.ca/.

Today’s episode features Sam Callahan, a Senior Analyst at Swan Bitcoin and host of Swan Signal. Sam is super knowledgeable about macro, finance and history, so it was an absolute pleasure picking his brain on all the "big picture" topics of the day, as well as Bitcoin. Timestamps: (2:45) The era of fiscal dominance explained (7:53) History of the Fed's independence (14:08) Are we in 'The 4th Turning'? (17:58) Saving in bitcoin (22:46) Bitcoin is a risk-off asset for many (26:29) What the money managers are thinking (33:04) Risk tolerance and risk reward (44:35) Bitcoin's success is it's store-of-value (46:37) Careful with multi-sig For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Sam for coming on the show – you can follow his work on X at @samcallah or on Swan's website ⁠swan.com/samcallahan⁠.

Today’s episode features Joe Burnett, the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Unchained Capital out of Austin, Texas. Joe has written a superb report titled “Your Wealth is Melting”, where he looks at Bitcoin relative to all other investment asset classes, including real estate. I found his thoughts on real estate particularly fascinating, so he was the perfect guest to answer the question: “Should you buy real estate?” In this episode, we dug deep into the pros and cons of real estate, followed by a discussion on all things Bitcoin. It was a subject that I’ve had a lot of listeners reach out about, so I hope you find it valuable! Timestamps: (2:17) His background (06:06) His Wealth is Melting Thesis explained (10:33) Advantages of real-estate investing (18:22) Real estate, utility and ordinary people (23:48) Downsides of investing in real-estate (29:07) Buying your own home (34:33) Post-Halving (37:30) What does he predict for this cycle top? (45:54) Hyper-bitcoinisation For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Joe for coming on – you can follow his tremendous work on X at @IIICapital or on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@JoeBurnett27. Otherwise check out his report at https://unchained.com/go/your-wealth-is-melting.

This week’s episode features Checkmate, a leading on-chain analyst who recently launched a new on-chain analytics platform, checkonchain. In this discussion with Checkmate, we cover a wide range of issues including: 0:00 Intro 4:28 His bitcoin journey 8:10 Checkonchain is your personal Bitcoin trainer 12:44 What he sees in the bitcoin data 25:52 Is bitcoin hitting the mainstream? 30:13 Bitcoin measures everything else 40:28 The Bitcoin Halving 45:15 The USA can't service their debt For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Checkmate for coming on – you can follow his tremendous work on X at @_Checkmatey_. Otherwise check out https://www.checkonchain.com/ for charts, information and Checkmate's newsletter.

Today's episode is with Phil Geiger, the VP of Product Marketing at Unchained Capital, a bitcoin native financial services company offering collaborative custody multisignature vaults and loans for bitcoin holders. As the price of bitcoin continues to rise, it's become increasingly important to ensure your stack is adequately protected. Multi-signature collaborative custody is the gold standard when it comes to bitcoin self-custody, and today's episode was all about that. Timestamps: (1:27) - The Solar Eclipse (4:44) - His background (5:56) - Did his degree in Economics make bitcoin difficult? (8:33) -Austrian Economics book recommendations (12:43) - What Unchained is all about (19:18) - There is no such thing as yield (24:23) - Unchained bitcoin loans (32:05) - What if Unchained goes belly up? (45:18) -Inheritance planning (54:35) - How does Unchained view the ETFs? (1:00:13) - His thoughts on the Bitcoin Halving Andrew can be found on X ( @sage_simian) or alternatively, visit https://strawman.com for more information about his company. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers. It sometimes takes someone from within your own world/paradigm for you to start understanding a new concept. Perhaps Andrew is that to many ordinary investors and Bitcoin. Timestamps: (0:07:30) – Introduction to Andrew and his Bitcoin journey (0:16:42) – Bitcoin volatility & risk (0:19:40) – How equity investors look at Bitcoin (0:28:15) – New cohort of Bitcoin adopters (0:35:45) – Bitcoin ETFs         (0:51:58) – Allocation to Bitcoin as an equity investor (1:01:07) – Bitcoin prediction fun (1:13:39) – Bitcoin orange pill tips Phil can be found on X ( @phil_geiger) or alternatively, visit https://unchained.com/ for more information. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode is with Canadian-based CFA Rajat Soni who has 10 years' experience working in the financial sector who also happens to know his way around the real estate market. In this discussion, Rajat offers his thoughts on what's wrong with the current financial system and how bitcoin is the life raft for those feeling disillusioned. Aside from talking Bitcoin, we also got into real estate where Rajat suggested that relatively soon, the median house price in places like Canada and Australia would be less than 1 bitcoin. Wild to contemplate! Timestamps: (0:03:17) – Background, broken financial system & crypto (0:12:35) – The problem with fiat currencies and capitalism (0:22:01) – CFA’s and the industry’s view of Bitcoin (0:27:45) – Bitcoin’s core value proposition (0:32:35) – Bitcoin’s TAM (0:37:18) – Bitcoin models (0:42:05) – Bitcoin exposure – ETFs or self-custody? (0:48:15) – Median house price trending towards 1 bitcoin Rajat can be found on X ( @rajatsonifnance) or alternatively, visit https://courses.rajatsonifinance.com/courses/LBYM for his services. As for me, check out @Dale21M on X or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love everybody!

Today's episode is with Joe Carlesare, a litigation attorney and partner at Amundsen Davis LLC who is an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. As a former lawyer, it was refreshing talking to someone who has their finger on the pulse when it comes to all things Bitcoin and law. This was a wide-ranging conversation on all manner of topics from macro through to Bitcoin and crypto litigation matters of the day. Overall, I found Joe to be highly credible, informed and a delight to chat to - frankly, could have spoken with him for hours! Timestamps: (0:02:51) – Macro big picture, monetary and fiscal policy (0:06:38) – DXY explained and Bitcoin  (0:12:29) – BTC store of value v medium of exchange (0:20:02) – Bitcoin models (0:25:30) – Bitcoin ETF in-kind redemptions (0:28:48) – Grayscale ETF outflows (0:34:10) – RIAs and the Bitcoin message (0:37:10) – Michael Saylor playbook (0:40:45) – Coinbase lawsuit against the SEC (0:49:58) – ETH as an unregistered security (0:55:22) – Catalyst for the next Bitcoin boom Joe can be found on X ( @JoeCarlasare) or alternatively, visit https://www.amundsendavislaw.com/professionals-Joe-Carlasare if you have any legal matters you need to discuss with him. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love everybody!

Today's episode is something a little different - it's a solo episode where I discuss: - Bitcoin Alive 2024 - Takeaways from BA 2024 - Pros and cons of real estate investments I've got a Master's in real estate and have spent the better part of a decade in the sector, so at this stage, I'm comfortable saying that I know my way around the asset class. In this episode, I dive into each of the relative trade-offs involved in owning physical real estate, and then compare that to owning something digital like Bitcoin. Timestamps: (0:05:04) – Bitcoin Alive (0:09:55) – BA takeaways (0:18:04) – Real estate analysed Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers.

Today's episode is with Andrew Page, the founder of Strawman, an investment club that focuses on small cap ASX-listed shares. As an equity-focused investor who also understands Bitcoin, this is a great episode to share with friends who are in traditional finance or otherwise financially literate/understand equities, real estate and bonds. It sometimes takes someone from within your own world/paradigm for you to start understanding a new concept. Perhaps Andrew is that to many ordinary investors and Bitcoin. Timestamps: (0:07:30) – Introduction to Andrew and his Bitcoin journey (0:16:42) – Bitcoin volatility & risk (0:19:40) – How equity investors look at Bitcoin (0:28:15) – New cohort of Bitcoin adopters (0:35:45) – Bitcoin ETFs         (0:51:58) – Allocation to Bitcoin as an equity investor (1:01:07) – Bitcoin prediction fun (1:13:39) – Bitcoin orange pill tips Andrew can be found on X ( @sage_simian) or alternatively, visit https://strawman.com for more information about his company. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Much love to all my listeners/watchers. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode is with Joe Consorti, an analyst at Bitcoin market research firm, The Bitcoin Layer, and advisor at Theya Bitcoin, a new mobile multi-sig solutions focused on Bitcoin only . In this discussion, we start off with an overview of the US economy and macro economic conditions, followed by an assessment of the current Bitcoin market, Bitcoin ETFs, institutional adoption and more. Timestamps: (0:02:40) – US fiscal & monetary policy (0:08:56) – State of US economy & consumer  (0:15:08) – Bitcoin market dynamics & ETFs (0:20:39) – Bitcoin v gold, institutional adoption further   (0:33:16) – RIAs (0:39:24) – Crypto (0:43:27) –Theya Joe can be found on X ( @JoeConsorti) or alternatively, visit thebitcoinlayer.com for in-depth Bitcoin analysis & download Theya for iPhone - more information available on X @TheyaBitcoin. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's guest is Piers Cockram, the founder & CEO of Mineracks, a Brisbane-based Bitcoin company that offers ASIC sales & hosting, as well as Bitcoin self-custody training for both beginners & seasons veterans alike. Piers' technical background makes him the ideal guest to breakdown some of the more technical concepts in Bitcoin - from encryption & entropy through to best practices for minimising trust in a wallet setup. It's difficult to overstate the importance of getting your security setup done properly. One of the beautiful things about Bitcoin is self-custody, but with with great power comes great responsibility! One day your stack could be worth 6,8 or 8 figures - so making sure your setup is robust will go a long way to helping you sleep safely at night. Timestamps: (03:14) – Pier’s entry into Bitcoin & Bitcoin Mining (09:01) – Bitcoin’s security model (14:48) – Bitcoin best practices for self-sovereignty (19:03) – Bitcoin third party custody providers & multi-sig (26:55) – Passphrases and single-sig (32:45) – BTC ETFs & how its adoption mirrors the internet (43:01) – Bitcoin mining in Australia If you're interested in the discussion of 12 v 24 words, check out this blog post  https://bitcointalk.org/index.php topic=5450411.new#new Piers can be found on X ( @mineracks ) or you can visit his website https://www.mineracks.com/ for more information on his services. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. I'm on a mission to help people understand "why Bitcoin". If you could like, comment and share this episode with friends, it's the single most valuable thing you could do to help spread the message. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's guest is Anil Patel, a self-described pleb, but more accurately, is a Bitcoin author and educator whose "Bitcoin Handbook" is one of the best at taking complex topics and breaking them down into simple terms. In this episode, we a variety of topics of the day, as well as going into some of the concepts laid out in his book. Timestamps: (0:05:05) – Anil’s introduction into Bitcoin (0:11:23) – Impact of the Bitcoin ETFs (0:14:55) – Bitcoin as pristine collateral (0:17:48) – What if you don’t have excess savings to put into Bitcoin? (0:21:25)  – Gresham’s Law (0:25:30) – Cantillon Effect (0:31:12) – Monetary premium explained (0:40:46) – What is Bitcoin backed by? (0:46:40) – Intransigent minorities, how change occurs (0:50:00) – The Gell Man Amnesia effect (0:52:50) – Crypto and what makes it different to Bitcoin Anil can be found on X ( @anilsaidso ) or you can visit his website https://anilsaidso.gumroad.com/ or download his wonderful book The Bitcoin Handbook for free https://thebitcoinhandbook.com. Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's guest is Ben van Hool, the COO of JAN3, a Bitcoin technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin and financial freedom around the world. In this episode, we discussed JAN3's mission, the company's new AQUA mobile wallet, as well as how Ben was promoting Bitcoin through his wildlife conservation efforts. Absolutely love it! Timestamps: (0:03:30) - Adopting Bitcoin Cape Town & the city (0:05:57) - JAN3's experience orange-pilling nation states (0:09:11) - Bitcoin store of value, medium of exchange & mining (0:17:48) - JAN3 as a technology company (0:19:05) - AQUA wallet & the liquid network (0:28:10) - Ordinals & inscriptions (0:29:50) - AQUA roadmap long-term (0:33:50) - Bitcoin as a tool for wildlife conservation (0:41:34) - A treasury asset, donations, circular economies You can follow Ben on X @bvanhool, check out AQUA wallet https://aquawallet.io/ or visit JAN3's website for more information https://jan3.com/ Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode of The Why Bitcoin Show is with Jake Woodhouse. Jake is a former podcast host, investor and media personality in the Bitcoin space that inspired me to start my own podcast. And for that, I'll always be grateful. In this episode we discussed: (08:10) – What is Jake up to? (12:25) – Content creation, Nostr & censorship (17:49) – Real estate investing (37:04) – Bitcoin ETFs, valuations & what makes it so powerful (52:51) – Why do you own what you own? (1:08:20) – Self-sovereignty and content creation You can follow Jake on X @MrJakeWoodhouse or visit his website https://www.mrjakewoodhouse.com/ Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's guest is Vijay Boyapati, a former Google engineer, author and student of Austrian Economics, whose "Bullish Case for Bitcoin" is one of the more compelling explanations for Bitcoin yet. Timestamps: (03:09) – Bitcoin ETFs, the significance (07:23) – Impact of GBTC (10:38) – Bitcoin price, swallowing up some of gold’s market capitalisation (14:44) – Technology adoption curve for Bitcoin (16:12) – Explaining Bitcoin to value investors (21:00) – Nation state adoption (23:52) – Grassroots adoption and circular economies (28:25) – Bitcoin a currency or digital property? (33:03) – Crypto (37:12) – Bitcoin maxi culture and impact of the financialisation of Bitcoin (43:24)– Why is Vijay committed to Bitcoin? You can follow Vijay on X (@real_vijay) or get hold of his 'Bullish Case for Bitcoin' at https://www.bullishcaseforbitcoin.com/store or other writings https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/ Follow me on X at @Dale21M or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for any feedback. Thanks for the support everyone, it means the world to me! Edited by Sean Lowe.

This week's guests are Dylan & Chris, two Aussie Bitcoiners who decided to take the plunge and start Australia's first Bitcoin-only conference in 2023. It worked. So the boys (and girl in the background) are back at it in 2024, this time promising an even bigger and better event packed with signal. Bitcoin is alive in Australia and it was a pleasure chatting with the fellas about the country's premiere Bitcoin-only event. Timestamps: (02:12) – The origin story of Bitcoin Alive (08:20) – Inside baseball for organising a conference (12:35) – The goal of the conference (16:20) – The content (26:15) – Bitcoin squabbles – holding own keys, running a node (35:19) –  Bitcoin going mainstream & the culture potentially changing (48:20) – Node discussion (51:54) – Why Bitcoin means something to the organisers Follow me at @Dale21M or visit https://thewhybitcoinshow.com/ for more information or to send through any feedback. Otherwise, check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUSWD7WuhOiZCbUSk_WfevQ Thanks to @dylanjmurray_ and @lungdoge of @BitcoinAlive for coming on! Edited by Sean Lowe

This week’s episode of The Why Bitcoin Show is with Checkmate, a leading on-chain analyst with Glassnode Analytics, a platform providing insights into what is happening with Bitcoin on the base layer. In this discussion with Checkmate, we cover a wide range of issues including: * Key insights into what is happening on-chain in Bitcoin in 2024, and what we saw in 2023 * Self-custody the impact of the Bitcoin ETFs on mainstream adoption * How the worlds of traditional finance and Bitcoin collide with the introduction of the Bitcoin ETFs *How following the launch of Bitcoin ETFS, financial advisors now face a career risk for not knowing or having an opinion about Bitcoin *Checkmate’s thoughts on the validity of the Bitcoin stock to flow model *Some key on-chain metrics for plebs to understand *Where Bitcoin is going * Ordinals, BRC tokens, JPEGs and fees * Crypto, stablecoins and Ethereum For more commentary on the world of Bitcoin and what makes it different to crypto, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow, or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com for more episodes. Thanks to Checkmate for coming on – you can follow his tremendous work on X at @_Checkmatey_. If you’re based in Australia and keen to attend the Bitcoin Alive conference, head over to www.bitcoinalive.io and use RICKYMARTIN at checkout for a little discount – seriously! Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode features @britishhodl23 - a former real estate and gold investor who after discovering bitcoin, realised there was no second best. ⌛ TIMESTAMPS ⌛ 0:00:51 - British Hodl's introduction to Bitcoin 0:03:56 - Real estate deals 0:13:00 - Generation wealth and dynasties 0:25:06 - Bitcoin as pristine collateral 0:34:23 - BTF ETFs help push asset mainstream - hyperbitconisation 0:46:45 - Hyperbitcoinisation 0:56:28 - Bitcoin value $450,000 this cycle? 0:59:26 - Cryptocurrencies - how they are described 1:03:19 - The kids ain't alright For more information on the show, visit https://thewhybitcoinshow.com/, follow me on X at @Dale21M or the show at @whybitcoinshow. Get in touch with British Hodl on YouTube ( @britishhodl23 ) or on X (@britishhodl).

Today's episode is with Peter Dunworth of The Bitcoin Adviser, a professional service assisting people around the world to buy, secure and manage their own bitcoin. In this special episode, we look ahead to 2024 and discuss some of the key themes in the world of macro and Bitcoin. Peter has some controversial takes that may prove to be prescient or another Bitcoin prediction gone awry. Time will tell. As always, when it comes to Bitcoin, nothing is ever certain. Topics discussed include: 0:02:46 – 2024 key themes in world of Bitcoin 0:03:50 – 3 things for a 10x Bitcoin - FASB, spot ETF, banks custodying asset 0:19:00 – Bitcoin ETFs - won't be approved as & how planned 0:35:50 – Grayscale may have to resign (already happened!) 0:38:40– ETFs impact on culture 0:41:30 – Institutional money won't bleed into crypto 0:43:35 – ETFs impact on collaborative custody 1:07:53 – Bitcoin as pristine collateral v.s. the ETF 1:08:45 – The halvening/halving 1:14:56 – Bitcoin price predition Follow me on X at @Dale21M or @whybitcoinshow or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com to get in touch. I love to hear your feedback! You can get in touch with Peter on X at @PeterBTCAdviser or you can learn more about his business at https://www.thebitcoinadviser.com/ Edited by Sean Lowe

Today's episode is with Peter Dunworth of The Bitcoin Adviser, a professional service assisting people around the world to buy, secure and manage their own bitcoin. In this special end of year episode, we look back at 2023 and discuss some of the key themes in the world of macro and Bitcoin including: 0:04:43 – Big picture theme of 2023 0:07:23 – Macro themes in 2023: regional banking crises & BTFP program 0:15:50 – The 60/40 portfolio and the performance of bonds 0:23:26 – Volatility and risk 0:26:53 – Bitcoin news in 2023 - ordinals, soaring hashrate 38:05 – Bitcoin metrics, conviction growing & taking coins off exchange? 44:20 – Narratives and sentiment in the institutional market 50:46 – ESG / other FUD You can get in touch with Peter on X at @PeterBTCAdviser or you can learn more about his business at https://www.thebitcoinadviser.com/ Follow me at @Dale21M or @whybitcoinshow or visit www.thewhybitcoinshow.com Edited by Sean Lowe

Today's episode is an extremely unprofessional display of Aussie Bitcoiners talking smack, opining about all sorts of things and generally having a laugh. Basically a get together with some of my favourite peeps in the Bitcoin world. 0:04 – What’s happening in Daz’s world & intros 0:04:14 –Ordinals, UTXOs 21:24 – Boomers, Bitcoin, Custody and ETFs 34:29 – Keeping humble when the market shifts bullish AF 44:03 – Don’t trust verify and consumerism rants 56:36 – NGU and do we take some chips off the table? 1:05:21 – Bullish AF        Thanks to the Idiots (@StackingHats and @BitcoinBrendo), the dynamic duo of what once was once a famous podcast "The 2BitIdiots,and @dazbea - a thinker, father, author and energy wizard of the local Aussie Bitcoin scene. In case you're wondering, the dude with the Fabio head is Stacking Hats - the rest of us are doxxed. You can follow Stacking Hat's work at https://bitcoin-first.com/ and Daz's at https://lookingglasseducation.com/ (which he co-founded) and his book "B is for Bitcoin" a perfect primer for beginners. We spoke about UTXOs a fair bit and if you're keen to learn about how to consolidate those using Sparrow. Wicked Smart Bitcoin is an awesome resource in this regard - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krrUQGMKhPo To save yourself the hassle of checking the fees nonstop on mempool.space, check out The Fee Advisor app for Android by talented Australian developer @talej - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tfa.voltpay.app&hl=en_US Merry Christmas friends! Here's to a tremendous 2024. Edited by Sean Lowe.

This is part two of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, one of the most fascinating voices in the Bitcoin industry. We discuss:   0:01:17 – Bitcoin is like staring into the abyss 0:03:05 – Dopamine rants, social media and energy fields! 0:17:10– Grounding, magnetism and whatnot 0:22:45 – Rogue AI 0:26:16 – Bitcoin bull market & consciousness 0:37:52 – Advice for folks in the bull market You can follow Michael on Twitter (@MichaelDunwort1) for his unique takes and non-stop energy. Edited by Sean Lowe.

This is part one of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, one of the most fascinating voices in the Bitcoin industry. We discuss: 3:00 – Vibes are high, the bull market is here   19:20 – Learning from bear markets  26:49 – High fees and custody trade-offs 37:00 – Bitcoin is a giant sinkhole of energy   46:00 – Inequality, Bitcoin and energy You can follow Michael on Twitter (@MichaelDunwort1) for his unique takes and non-stop energy. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today’s guest is Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and 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. Timestamps 1:30 – Bob’s background and how he got into Bitcoin 11:40 – Rabbits, horses and elephant miners 25:22 – Satoshi’s heel 37:47 – Investing in public miners good for Bitcoin? 44:02 – Wild horse mining, the easiest opportunities 50:26 – Political risk in mining 56:30 – Momentum shifted in energy FUD   1:08:45 – UTXO management You can follow Bob on Twitter/X at @boomer_btc or check out his podcast “Old Man Yells” on your favourite pod catcher. He’s also an author, so be sure to check out his writing at Bitcoin Magazine. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's guest is former forex trader turned full-time Bitcoin podcaster, author, investor, traveler and digital nomad, Daniel Prince. In this discussion Daniel shares his journey about following the path less travelled, changing careers, working in Bitcoin, travel, homeschooling and the importance of finding your community. For anyone looking to break the mold and live life on your own terms, this is the episode for you. Timestamps: 01:20 – Meeting Bitcoiners in real life 15h00 – Daniel’s journey into the world of Bitcoin from finance 26:25 – Socialised systems 32:18 – Politics 43:59 – Crypto v Bitcoin 49:00 – Bitcoin in the next decade and the halving 58:30 – Journey as a digital nomad, travel, home schooling You can follow Daniel on X at @PrinceySOV, follow his podcast Once Bitten on the Fountain App https://fountain.fm/show/2oJTnUm5VKs3xmSVdf5n, or otherwise support his work by buying his book "Choose Life: The Tools, Tricks, and Hacks of Long-Term Family Travellers, Worldschoolers and Digital Nomads". If you follow the link that follows, you can enjoy a discount https://konsensus.network/?ref=bitten. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today’s guest is Phil Champagne, the author of The “Book of Satoshi” and “Bitcoin v.s. Altcoins: The Battle for Dominance”. He’s a student of the Austrian School of Economics and an investor with an interest in commodities, Bitcoin and real estate (both residential and commercial). In this episode, we touch on what makes Bitcoin different, what Phil has learnt through his study of other cryptocurrencies and anarcho-capitalism. Points of discussion: - Phil’s background -Story about Bitgold and proof-of-work cryptos - Distinguishing bitcoin from the other cryptos - Decentralisation, why does it matter - Running blockchains on web servers - Cryptocurrencies that MAY have a potential use case - SEC enforcement - Anarchocapitalism discussed You can follow Phil on X at @egg_descrambler or YouTube at https://youtube.com/@PhilChampagne. Alternatively, you can check out his work at BookOfSatoshi.com, http://BitcoinvsAltcoinsBook.com Edited by Sean Lowe.

⁠Today’s guest is Rob Warren, the manager of mining operations and analysis at Riot Platforms, a $2bn Nasdaq listed Bitcoin miner in the US. ⁠ Timestamps: 0:05:30 – Crossing paths with Rob 0:07:40 – Rob’s background 0:11:47 – Bitcoin fixes this, a nuanced take 27:55 – Odd bed fellows, conservatives and cypherpunks 33:13 – Transitioning to a good faith economy 42:43 – The most outrageous thing that could happen to Bitcoin 47:43 – Hashrate is ripping, why? 53:23 – Different strategies employed by Bitcoin miners 1:02:04 – Home mining You can follow Rob on Twitter (@BikesandBitcoin) and find his writings at https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/robert-warren Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode is with Peter Dunworth of The Bitcoin Adviser, a professional service assisting people around the world to buy, secure and manage their own bitcoin. Peter is back by popular demand to discuss the macro environment and everything in between. Timestamps: 0:05:29 – Sport, bread and circuses 0:09:11 – Some recent key indicators 0:13:40 – Bitcoin decoupling and Larry Fink’s endorsement of Bitcoin 0:19:43 – Inflation impacting US and Australia 0:28:35 – Energy energy energy 0:36:32 – Taxes 0:44:40 – Bitcoin multiplier and price predictions 1:03:40 – Macro indicators to keep an eye on References: Luke Mikic and his work on the Bitcoin money multiplier - https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/is-this-bitcoin-price-run-bringing-hyperbitcoinization Rip von Winkle's take on the money multiplier - https://twitter.com/danieleripoll/status/1717190165415006712 Stacking Hats for this analysis on being able to spend 10% of your stack every year and still remain up in fiat terms - https://bitcoin-first.com/can-you-spend-10-of-your-bitcoin-every-year-and-never-run-out-of-money/ Edited by Sean Lowe

Today's guest is Lisa Hough, the Vice President of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. She is also a former energy trader, founder of Eberly Energy Ventures and a full-time passionate Bitcoiner evangelist since 2019. We chatted about a wide variety of topics from crypto to family life, energy markets and why Warren Buffet hates Bitcoin. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation and hope you do too! Timestamps: 2:41 – Why does Lisa care so much about Bitcoin? 12:03 – How is crypto different to Bitcoin? 19:08 – Blackrock’s Bitcoin stance 22:52 – ETF season 26:43 – Bitcoin sucking value from the $900 trillion global asset market 35:14 – What’s happening in the US? 44:35 – Bitcoin mining, ESG and Warren Buffet’s problem with Bitcoin 59:53 – Bitcoin Gen-Z and adoption You can follow Lisa on X (@lisa_hough_) or through her website https://lisahough.io/. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Natalie Brunell is a journalist, educator and host of 'Coin Stories', one of the most popular Bitcoin podcasts on earth. Her seamless transition from the world of mainstream media to one of the most prominent advocates in the space is a testament to her drive, charisma and ability to get the message out. It was a real privilege chatting to Natalie, I think you'll find this episode fascinating as she touches on a whole range of topical issues impacting people today, and how Bitcoin may play a role in fixing it. Timestamps: 03:35 – Forging your own destiny 07:45 – Life as a podcaster 11:17 – Mainstream media telling the truth and maintaining relevance 15:13 – Politicians owned by corporations 19:30 – Free speech 22:56 – Crypto v Bitcoin 26:24 – Bitcoin politics 29:42 – Too many Bitcoin podcasts? 32:11 – Gradually then suddenly 36:17 – What’s going to drive Bitcoin adoption in the next decade? 38:10 – What is hyperbitcoinisation? 42:48 – Fourth turning thesis? 47:20 – Rapid fire You can follow Natalie on X (@natbrunell), YouTube ( @nataliebrunell) or her website https://talkingbitcoin.com/. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today’s episode is with Katie the Russian, the CEO and founder of Plan B Passports, a professional service for Bitcoiners to acquire second residencies and citizenships. There’s a host of reasons you may want to think of a Plan B – whether it is about reducing tax or simply as a political hedge, a Plan B is becoming increasingly important in today’s fragmented and fractious society. In today’s episode with Katie, you’ll learn about flag theory, the benefits and risks of second passports/residences and what she recommends for Australians. Timestamps: 0:00:58 – Flag theory explained 0:04:11 – Distinction between citizenship and residency 0:06:40  – The benefits of a Plan B passport 0:13:45  - The Sovereign Individual thesis 0:19:35 – How do the little islands get influenced by WEF/WHO etc? 0:24:24 – Future of Europe 0:26:00 – Which areas is Katie bullish on 0:29:00 – Downsides of Plan B 0:34:45 – Advice for Australians 0:37:58 – Impact of geopolitical crises 0:42: 21 – Advice to heads of state 0:44:33 – Outlook long-term 0:49:45 – Grass is not always greener 0:51:04 -  Plan B Passport’s process You can get in touch with Katie via her website https://planbpassport.com/ or X at @KatieTheRussian. Edited by Sean Lowe.  

Today's episode is with Bitcoin author and educator, Anita Posch. She's also the founder of non-profit organisation, Bitcoin for Fairness, a NPO laser-focused on Bitcoin education and awareness in the global south. What's more, she's also the founder of Crack the Orange, a platform to onboard Bitcoin educators and to help those just embarking on their journey. I really loved speaking with Anita, and enjoyed getting to know the person behind the mission (and I think you will too). Timestamps: Anita’s former life -  0:03:20 Life as a Bitcoiner on the road - 0:08:12 Why Bitcoin - 0:17:40 Volatility, how to handle that in Africa? - 0:25:00 Crypto, how to deal with it? - 0:28:30 Bitcoin privacy - 37:55 Empowering women with Bitcoin - 43:12 Crack the Orange - 47:33 You can follow Anita on X (@anitaposch), or find her work at https://bffbtc.org/, https://my.cracktheorange.com/ or subscribe to her newsletter at https://anitaposch.com/newsletter. Edited by Sean Lowe.

Today's episode is with Seb Bunney, the co-author of 'B is for Bitcoin', an introductory level book for those just dipping their toes into the world of Bitcoin. He's also one of the co-founders of Looking Glass Education, an online platform on Bitcoin and macro to help distill complex topics into their key components. And of course, he's a massive Bitcoiner, although reluctant to call himself a 'toxic maximalist', which we get into it. This was a wide-ranging discussion on numerous Bitcoin cultural issues and it was an absolute pleasure hosting Seb on the show. Timestamps: 0:00:50 – Seb’s background 0:04:00 – Value investing in the share market 0:11:00 – Pre-orange pill experiences 0:23:40 – What’s going to drive Bitcoin adoption? 0:30:30 -  Bitcoin toxic maximalism 39:40 – Crypto “innovation” 43:55 –  Valuing Bitcoin 54:53 – Socialism rant / cultural identity politics 😊 1:10:00 – Seb’s work in as an author, education and CODL You can follow Seb on X (@sebbunney) or on his website (sebbunney.com). To learn more about Looking Glass Education, give them a follow (@LookingGlassEdu) or visit their website (https://lookingglasseducation.com/). If you want to support Seb and his written work, you can also buy 'B is for Bitcoin' - https://www.amazon.com.au/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q Podcast shout outs: - Penny Sparrow 😉 - Firebrand leftist Julius Malema advocating killing South African farmers - https://youtu.be/XFY8SqyMKq8?t=34 Jacinda wigging out - https://x.com/ElonMuskAOC/status/1705668796483309990?s=20 @PrinceySOV @dazbea for calling mid-episode @TheBTCAdviser

Today's episode is with Australia's very own Bitcoin Meme Lord,  @swaaala1569 . In a wide-ranging discussion, we touched on all sorts of things from the inherent unfairness in crypto to the power of Bitcoin memes. I so enjoyed talking to my mate who for some reason strongly identifies as a bucket head. Timestamps: 0:04:50 – My first impression of Swaaala 0:07:32 – What does Swaaala actually mean? 0:09:30 – The Bitcoin journey in 2017 0:14:45 – Why is Joe Rogan not a Bitcoiner? 0:23:25 – Take some profits off the table? 0:25:21 – Superannuation and Bitcoin 0:33:45 - Crypto v.s. Bitcoin 0:58:40 – How Swaaala became a ‘meme lord’ 1:06:39 – Why he loves Bitcoin and how he’s managed bear markets You can follow Swaaala on X (swaaalla) or for laughs, YouTube ( @swaaalla ). He's also on NOSTR apparently, but not much - npub1l9mewmajlf8vvzhg6rywvw28u9s46du7gfhc3s4qvpltafncy46qum7668