Episodes

89
Oct. 7, 2023

89: Confused On Stocks And Real Estate - Sure About Bitcoin | Personal ESG Movement

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 Lufkin Motley Fool Jimmy Song interview on Stephen Livera ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles. Swan Bitcoin: Lower fees than Coinbase with a strong focus on education Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto with no ...
88
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 Bitcoin and Ether Trading .017% exposure is the answer ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles. Swan Bitcoin: Lower fees than Coinbase with a strong focus on education Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send ...
87
Aug. 28, 2023

87: Orange Pill Your Family and Friends with a Self Custodied Bitcoin Purchase On Their Behalf

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 getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles. Swan Bitcoin: Lower fees than Coinbase with a strong focus on education Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto with no fees. Use my link to get $5, no purchase necessary. Cash App has low fees and Bitcoin only. G...
86
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 Nostr, Jack Dorsey’s Favorite Decentralized Social Network - Forbes Nostr.com Why Nostr Matters - Jameson Lopp Mark Zuckerberg’s new Twitter-like app already censoring users Zuckerberg is betting on partisan censorship to make Threads superior to Twitter ===========================...
85
July 16, 2023

85: Kevin Kelly Looks Past The Mark | What Central Banks Took Away Bitcoin Gives Back | Live Your Life

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 Development Kevin Kelly's Episode on Invest Like the Best ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles. Swan Bitcoin: Lower fees than Coinbase with a strong focus on education Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send cryp...
84
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 informational purposes only. Links from the show: Leverage and crypto/Bitcoin DO NOT MIX Cathie Wood says Ark's Bitcoin ETF Is First In Line HELOC vs Home Equity Loan LEDN B2X Unchained Loans Atomic.Finance Swan IRA Unchained IRA Choice IRA $WGMI - Bitcoin miner fund ========...
83
June 27, 2023

83: The Law of Plentitude, Stock to Flow, Metcalfe Models | What Makes Bitcoins Price Go Up? |

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 aware of - supply and demand Links from the show: Metcalfe's Law Kevin Kelly's New Rules for the New Economy 68 Bits of Unsolicited Advice 99 Additional Bits of Unsolicited Advice Yellen says Americans should expect a decline in USD BRICS - alternative to USD trade network Timothy Pe...
82
June 23, 2023

82: I Will Not Sell Bitcoin To Blackrock | Blackrock Files Spot Bitcoin ETF | Invesco, WisdomTree, Valkryie and Bitwise Follow Suit

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 Bailey Interview on Redeeming GBTC and it's issues Motley Fool's Take on Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Delete Coinbase Fold - Bitcoin only Debit Card Gold Market Manipulation Joe Burnett Will Clemente Documenting BTC Cory Klippsten Crypto Exchange Backed by Citadel Securities, Fideli...
81
June 20, 2023

81: Custodian Going Bankrupt? | What's Going On With Prime Trust and How Does It Affect Swan, Strike, River | Binance and Coinbase Sued by the SEC

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, triples the sales team and 15x's marketing spend. A light touch on the Binance and Coinbase lawsuits as well. Links from the show: Strike Twitter Thread of Updates, including infrastructure Strike Infrastructure Update Blog Post Binance Lawsuit from SEC Swan Signal on Binanc...
80
June 12, 2023

80: Passive Index Funds Are Anti-American | Do The Math | Bitcoin is a Credit Default Swap Against Sovereign Debt | For The Kids

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 Visualizations Listen to the blockchain? BitListen Risk Parity Investing Strategy Risk Parity Radio (Investing Podcast) Why Every Fixed Income Investor Needs To Consider Bitcoin As Portfolio Insurance Executive Summary of the above paper Calculator to help with math in the trillion...
79
June 10, 2023

79: FIRE Movement Beginnings | Blending Bitcoin Into the Financial Independence Movement | Bitcoin Simplifies the FIRE Movement

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: ChooseFI Mr. Money Mustache Afford Anything Real Estate and Financial Independence Bitcoin.rocks compound inflation calculator BLS CPI inflation calculator Truflation 4% rule safe withdrawal rate The Shockingly Simple Math Behind Early Retirement =========================...
78
June 2, 2023

78: Assets, Liabilities & Insurance Against Catastrophe | Turning Liabilities Into Assets | Principles of Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

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 the show: What is Money ep 33 with Robert Kiyosaki Robert Kiyosaki urges to buy Bitcoin as insurance against corruption BITCOIN IS INSURANCE AGAINST A STATE GONE ROGUE Bitcoin Provides Insurance Against Fiat Currency Failure, Says Validus Power Corp.'s Greg Foss Bet on bi...
77
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 Mint - Bitcoin Evangelism Shamory Free Market Kids Sweat activated shirt Damus - iphone Nostr client Nostr - decentralized Twitter Human Trafficking Institute Marathon Digital Holdings Cleanspark K&N Filters Ledger's controversial update Arculus Seedsigner Foundation Passport ha...
76
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 on BTC vs other assets BTC_For_Freedom Cory Klippsten/Alphaazeta on Bitcoin vs Real Estate Nakamotoportfolio.com Fundrise Streitwise Fintor ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Str...
75
May 16, 2023

75: My Real Estate Experience | Trespassing Neighbors | Smoke and Mold Remediation | Part 1

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 Possession Explained Adverse Possession NPR's "How to fight a squatting goat Killing Bamboo More Killing Bamboo Mold Remediation via Pure Maintenance Kilz Restoration Primer & Paint Smoke Tar Cleaner Also - the useful "1% rule" to do back of the envelope math on whether or not yo...
74
May 11, 2023

74: Why I Care About Money and Why You Should Too | Bitcoin Miami 2023 | Corrections

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 Satoshi - I've heard it's better then Muun What's up with Trezor and their new CoinJoin? ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto ...
73
May 9, 2023

73: "Banking System Is Sound" | Are Bank Failures Intentional? | Debt Ceiling Drama | Exponential Debt | Coinbase Lawsuit

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 loan JP Morgan Chase buying FRB JP Morgan's Press Release Debt Ceiling Exponential debt correlates to exponential stock market returns Dan Held on Bitcoin's value proposition Coinbase Lawsuit over Fingerprint/FaceID Naval Ravikant ============================== Check ou...
72
April 27, 2023

72: Another Bank Failure | Economist Says Have Fun Staying Poor | Billionaire Shorts the Dollar

Lots going on this week with bank failures, inflation blaming and billionaires shorting the dollar. Short the Dollar, Long Bitcoin Links from the show: First Republic Bank Failing BoE Economist says inflation is your fault Wage Price Spiral Broadbent blames Putin for inflation Rise of Argentina’s Bukele? Leading Presidential Candidate Preaches Bitcoin Druckenmiller Shorts the Dollar Druckenmiller's Track Record and Investing History FedNow - CBDC precursor ============================== Chec...
71
April 25, 2023

71: Taylor Swift Does More Due Diligence Than Shark Tanks Kevin O'Leary

Taylor Swift has a solid team around her and asked the right questions to avoid a Reputation Disaster. She knew FTX was trouble when they walked in. Links from the show: Taylor Swift did her homework on FTX, dodged a bullet, says lawyer suing Tom Brady, Shaq BTC Financial Advisors Network ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto with no fees. Use my li...
70
April 19, 2023

70: Bitcoin Readily Dismissed by Media, Financial Advisors | We Are So Early

Links from the show: Clark Howard on Term vs Whole Life Insurance Buy, Borrow, Defer, Die They Own Bitcoin NYTimes hit piece Riot Blockchains response ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Strike - the Venmo of crypto. Buy, sell and send crypto with no fees. Use my link to get $5, no purchase necessary. Cash App has low fees and Bitcoin only. Get $5 when you sign up with me link River is the latest plat...
65
April 13, 2023

69: What Will Bitcoin's Price Do? No One Knows

Price predictions come from all sorts of different places, chart/technical analysis abounds. Does anyone really know what the price will do? I'm not sure, but we talk about some ways to think about it. To me, price is irrelevant, freedom is priceless. Links from the show: Luke Broyles Twitter thread lookintobitcoin.com Balaji's Bitcoin Bet (pinned tweet) ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Strike - th...
65
April 6, 2023

68: Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome, Stocks & Pez

A random show Links from the show: Orange Pill App - meet Bitcoiners Fountain podcast player Executive Order 6102 Elizabeth Warren anti-crypto army CBDC vs Bitcoin Softwar by Jason Lowery Jacob Asparian - Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome Bullion F3 Men's Workout Metal Price Suppression/Manipulation Halving Cycle Bitcoin Exposure through the Stock Market Bitcoin Pez ============================== Check out getbitcoinfi.com for more blog posts and articles, and get involved in the community. Strik...
65
March 30, 2023

67: Bitcoin For Business

Today I share how your business can hold Bitcoin on the balance sheet and also accept it as a medium of payment. Please consult your accountant, this is not financial advice. Links from the show: Swan Bitcoin Entity Account Dante Cook of Swan - Calendly River Institutional Account Basics of Bitcoin Mining River Hosted Mining Swan Bitcoin Benefit Plan The Daily Bitcoiner Newsletter Zaprite Ibex Pay Joshua Friedeman's Business Bitcoinization Podcast FutureBit Home Miner Custodia Bank's Caitlyn L...
66
March 27, 2023

66: Bitcoin Apps For Learning and Earning

Today I walk through apps that help you earn, use and Learn about Bitcoin. Links from the show: Fold App Episode 46 on Fold Card Episode 39 on Fold BillPay Old Episode on Choice IRA Episode 45 on Fountain Podcast Player Muun Wallet Mr. Bitcoin Beast Bitrefill Lolli Bitcoin Magazine website (to earn to read you need the app) Google Play Smiles App (also on Apple, just didn't find the link) Who Is Balaji Srinivasan And Why Should We Care About His $1 Million Bitcoin Prediction? - Forbes Orange P...