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March 14, 2024

96: Microstrategy's Infinite Money Glitch | Buying Bitcoin at All Tim…

Notes from the show: HeyApollo ETF tracker Buying Bitcoin at All Time High's - Dante Cook's pre and post Halving analysis Fred Krueger on Xwitter James Van Straten on Xwitter Eric Balchunas on Xwitter James Seyffart on Xwitte...

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Feb. 14, 2024

95: The Bitcoin Keychain | Orange Pill Your Friends | Replace Your Bu…

Notes from the show: OMG21BTC - Bitcoin NFC Keychain How it's made NFC resources Places to get an unchanging lightning address: LightningAddress.com Strike Fountain GetAlby Bitrefill Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog p...

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Jan. 13, 2024

94: Which Bitcoin ETF Is Best? | Vanguard Is A Laggard

Notes from the show: Financial Advisors Origin Wealth Advisors Morgen Rochard Bitcoin Advisory The Bitcoin Way Vanguard Blocks Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading, Prompting Some Investors to Close Accounts Vanguard Now Owns $560 Millio...

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Jan. 10, 2024

93: You Gotta Trust Somebody | SEC Hack | Running Bitcoin

Notes from the show: NPR Planet Money episode: A black market, a currency crisis, and a tango competition in Argentina Hal Finney Running Bitcoin Challenge SEC Bitcoin ETF Hack ============================== Check out getbitc...

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Dec. 3, 2023

92: Time is Bitcoin, Not Money | Spot ETF's Imminent

"Time is money" - Ben Franklin "If time is money why are they moving in different directions?" Tip_NZ Links from the show: Live performance at Bitcoin Conference Tip_NZ Youtube More of Tip_NZ's music on Wavlake (you can strea...

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Nov. 10, 2023

91: Swap Presents for Assets This Year | Invest For Your Kids Future …

With the holidays coming up, I wanted to reshare my interview with EarlyBird custodial brokerage account founder Jordan Wexler. Hopefully this can be useful to you in getting more long term gifts for your kids and avoid the w...

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Oct. 10, 2023

90: Dealing With The Willfully Ignorant | Too Comfortable, Too Blind …

Nothing like a good Facebook thread to get some drama going for a podcast episode. In all seriousness - be careful orange pilling, don't sacrifice friendships over it and let people go at their own pace. Links from the show: …

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Oct. 7, 2023

89: Confused On Stocks And Real Estate - Sure About Bitcoin | Persona…

I feel lost as far as how to allocate to stocks and real estate, but pretty sure about Bitcoin. Also feel crazy that I think Bitcoin is the most sure thing some days. Links from the show: Thrive Market Robert …

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Sept. 25, 2023

88: Indirect Bitcoin Exposure In The S&P 500

How much indirect exposure do you get through the S&P500? Let's find out. Links from the show: BTC Sessions Microstrategy Buys More Bitcoin Berkshire Hathaway's Stake in Nubank Nubank, Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank, Launches ...

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Aug. 28, 2023

87: Orange Pill Your Family and Friends with a Self Custodied Bitcoin…

This is how I'm orange pilled my friends lately. It's somewhat like imposing a little bet on them and still giving them a cost to own it and a reason to pay attention to it. ============================== Check out getbitcoin...

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July 21, 2023

86: NOSTR | Freedom Tech | Notes and Other Stuff Transmitted by Relay

As was concisely said on Nostr by Bitcoin Diary: "Bitcoin is your energy Nostr is your voice" Notes from the show: Twitter’s founder donated a quarter of a million to a new social media app How To Get Started With …

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July 16, 2023

85: Kevin Kelly Looks Past The Mark | What Central Banks Took Away Bi…

Today I follow up on Episode 83 and where Kevin Kelly misses the big picture on Bitcoin in a recent podcast episode. Links from the show: Alex Gladstein Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Devel...

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July 10, 2023

84: Leverage and Bitcoin Don't Mix | Grow Your Stack Carefully

Today's episode is about getting more Bitcoin via leverage or other ways and the risks and considerations you need to make. Please do your own research as this podcast is not financial advice and is for entertainment and info...

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June 27, 2023

83: The Law of Plentitude, Stock to Flow, Metcalfe Models | What Make…

Kevin Kelly has written about the power of networks and their value over time. I talk about the basics of the Metcalfe Model, the Law of Plentitude, the Fax Effect, in addition to the old simple dynamic we are all …

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June 23, 2023

82: I Will Not Sell Bitcoin To Blackrock | Blackrock Files Spot Bitco…

Blackrock, Valkryie, Invesco, WisdomTree and Bitwise all filed for a Bitcoin spot ETF recently. Institutions are coming, we'll go over what this means for Bitcoin. Links from the show: Grayscale GBTC Redeeming GBTC David Bail...

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June 20, 2023

81: Custodian Going Bankrupt? | What's Going On With Prime Trust and …

A deeper dive into the pros and cons of qualified custodians used by exchanges vs having your own infrastructure. A bankruptcy scare that led to speculation. Seems like Swan is doing just fine as it adds 85 jobs openings, tri...

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June 12, 2023

80: Passive Index Funds Are Anti-American | Do The Math | Bitcoin is …

The Foss is boss. A wide ranging conversation from passive index funds to credit default swaps, Bitcoins total addressable market and simple math. Links from the show: Blockchain Visualization Lopp's List of Bitcoin Visualiza...

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June 10, 2023

79: FIRE Movement Beginnings | Blending Bitcoin Into the Financial In…

Where I started in the FIRE movement and how Bitcoin fits in and simplifies it. The teachings of frugality, optimization, continuous improvement and more are sound, but being based on a fiat ponzi is not. Links from the show:...

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June 2, 2023

78: Assets, Liabilities & Insurance Against Catastrophe | Turning Lia…

Robert Kiyosaki says Bitcoin is insurance. In fact, many investors and billionaires feel the same way. He also teaches the difference between assets and liabilities and I share ways to turn liabilities into assets. Links from...

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May 30, 2023

77: Bitcoin Miami 2023 | Swan House

I was in Miami for Bitcoin Conference 2023, saw some great keynotes, met cool Bitcoiners, saw amazing art and made new friends. Here is what it was like to go. Links from the show: CryptoCloaks Orange Pill App Brian De …

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May 25, 2023

76: P2 Real Estate vs Bitcoin | Can't Afford A House? Buy Bitcoin

Part 2 of my real estate episode. Comparing Bitcoin and Bitcoin Mining to real estate, and my dilemma with keeping or selling my rental. Links from the show: BTCTherapist on Real Estate vs Stocks vs Metals vs BTC MitchellHodl...

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May 16, 2023

75: My Real Estate Experience | Trespassing Neighbors | Smoke and Mol…

This is part 1 of my real estate journey going over my history, missed opportunities, lessons learned and difficulties. More takeaways, insights and comparison to Bitcoin coming in Part 2! Links from the show: Adverse Possess...

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May 11, 2023

74: Why I Care About Money and Why You Should Too | Bitcoin Miami 202…

Money is taboo, some think it is tacky to talk about or that it doesn't matter much. Short Banks, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: Orange Pill App: Find Bitcoiners near you Blockstream Jade Cold card Muun Wallet Wallet of …

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May 9, 2023

73: "Banking System Is Sound" | Are Bank Failures Intentional? | Debt…

Lots going on this week with bank failures, inflation blaming and billionaires shorting the dollar. Short Banks, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: Banking System is sound - Yellen FDIC insurance Mark Zuckerberg's 1% Mortgage ...

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