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Tuur Demeester is a prominent Bitcoin investor, economist, and early adopter who has been involved with Bitcoin since 2011. He is the founder of the Bitcoin investment fund Adamant Capital and has been a long-time proponent of Bitcoin as a sound and auditable form of money.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
10:56 - Bitcoin's Potential and Motivation
11:06 - Challenges and Threats to Bitcoin Adoption
23:13 - Personal Growth and Resilience
29:53 - Common Misconceptions About Bitcoin
34:32 - Bitcoin Challenging the Global Monetary Order
38:15 - Bitcoin as Heresy: Breaking Convention
43:19 - Shiny Rocks and the Antiquated Nature of Gold
46:56 - Bitcoin's Market Capitalization Surpassing Gold
50:19 - Bitcoin's Halving Events and Global PR
55:02 - Bitcoin's Impact on Time Preference and Long-Term Thinking
01:00:36 - Bitcoin Adoption in Latin America and Beyond
01:07:37 - The Future of Bitcoin: Optimism and Challenges
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John (aka @LastCoinStandng) is an avid Bitcoiner and educator focused on Bitcoin's second-order effects. He's a former Product Management Leader at Mastercard with 20 years of experience in consumer internet and financial services. He writes extensively on Bitcoin, particularly exploring how loyalty and merchant offers can drive Bitcoin's use as a medium of exchange. He has a strong background in user research, metrics, and business strategy, and is an advisor to Satsback, a European Bitcoin rewards company.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
04:03 - Encountering Bitcoin and Overcoming Biases
06:59 - Bitcoin's Second-Order Effects and Colleague Adoption
09:23 - Bitcoin's Unique Characteristics: Scarcity and Neutrality
11:54 - Bitcoin's Future Role in Money
16:33 - Bitcoin as a Base Layer for Final Settlement
25:12 - Absolute Scarcity and Importance of Understanding Money
29:10 - Less Discussed Bitcoin Characteristics
35:13 - Neutrality and Financial Inclusivity of Bitcoin
38:22 - Impact on Self-Sovereignty and Personal Agency
41:57 - Flaws of Fiat Money
44:14 - Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange
51:24 - Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset
59:26 - Shifting of Monetary Energy
01:09:20 - First Principles Thinking
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Maya Parbhoe is a serial entrepreneur who leads Daedalus Labs, a Bitcoin-only development firm committed to solving real-world issues. One of their upcoming products is called Resin, a revolutionary service that redefines home buying by letting you use Bitcoin as a secure deposit for your home purchase, without depending on traditional banks. But perhaps most exciting is Maya's upcoming presidential run in 2025, which underscores her dedication to shaping the future of her country Suriname, and Latin America in general.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Maya's Background
00:54 - Discussing Bitcoin in Suriname
26:18 - Addressing Inequality and Economic Growth
36:07 - The Philosophical and Spiritual Implications of Bitcoin
51:17 - Understanding the Flaws of the Financial System
55:56 - The Mind Virus of Bitcoin
01:02:47 - The Shift in Power and the Future of Bitcoin
01:11:40 - The Importance of Questioning the Financial System
01:13:32 - Core Beliefs and Conclusion
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Ella Hough is a junior at Cornell University, pursuing a Bitcoin-focused study through Cornell’s Scholar Degree Program. In addition, Ella is also the founder of the Cornell Bitcoin Club, Project Lead at the nonprofit organization Generation Bitcoin, co-founder of the Bitcoin Students Network, and a contributor to Bitcoin Magazine. Through her involvements, she is dedicated to helping young generations learn about and contribute to Bitcoin.
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→ Bitcoin Students Network: https://linktr.ee/btcstudents
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Alex is a qualified accountant tired of saving for a property while seeing his savings purchasing power melt. Accidentally his life was changed by coming across Bitcoin. On his first podcast appearance ever, we talk about Alex's journey from normie pleb to full-on Bitcoin maximalist. To me, this is what Bitcoin is about! I absolutely LOVED this conversation.
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Rune Østgård is a Norwegian author and a lawyer with 25 years of experience. Two of his books, ‘Fraudcoin - 1000 Years of Inflation’ and ‘UNBAR’, are currently the most popular books in Norway in the economics category. Rune’s mission is to write and talk about the forgotten right to use the money we like best – monetary freedom – and how history teaches us that we must always fight against monopolies in money production.
→ Follow Rune on https://x.com/enur72
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→ Rune’s content tips: https://youtu.be/sA4jzHIPj7A
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to the Episode and Guest
09:11 - Transition from Monetary Freedom to Monopoly in Norway
15:50 - Root Causes of Inflation Explained
45:44 - Trust's Role in the Monetary System
55:05 - Bitcoin: A Social Technology for Monetary Freedom
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Lau has been a small business owner since he started working. He's always been interested in getting the best value for his time with the least compromise. After managing to own his own time he started dedicating it to studying Bitcoin, socialism, and Austrian economics to try and understand where we all might be going. I have had many wonderful conversations with him in real life and am happy to welcome him on the podcast!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
08:29 - The Role of Bitcoin in Creating a Mutually Beneficial Game
47:45 - Understanding the Self and the Observer
59:06 - The Power of Efficiency in Productivity and Innovation
01:20:50 - The Implications of CBDCs and the Lack of Verifiability
01:31:55 - Faith in Humanity as a Guiding Principle
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Ben Justman is a winemaker, entrepreneur, and Bitcoiner in Western, CO. His Winery, Peony Lane is a Natural Winery in North America's Highest Elevation wine region specializing in Pinot Noir. Peony Lane has been a Bitcoin business since 2021.
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→ Peony Lane’s website: https://www.peonylanewine.com
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background11:23 - Discovering Bitcoin and a Shift in Worldview28:36 - Boomers vs. Millennials: Different Perspectives on Bitcoin35:33 - Spreading the Message of Bitcoin Through Personal Success46:31 - Bitcoin as a Solution to the Root Problem of Fiat Money55:15 - Accepting Bitcoin as Payment in a Bitcoin Business01:05:22 - Bitcoin as a Store of Energy and Rational Choice for Value Preservation
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Daz Bea is an electrical engineer by trade who spends his time thinking at the intersection of Bitcoin and his expertise on energy and energy grids. He is also the co-founder of “Looking Glass Education”, one of the best educational hubs for all things Bitcoin & finance, and he is the author of the book "B is for Bitcoin", The Essential Guide to All Things Bitcoin.
→ Follow Daz on x.com/x
→ Looking Glass Education: https://lookingglasseducation.co
→ “B is for Bitcoin”: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Essential-Guide-All-Things/dp/B0C1JDKS7Q
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
09:14 - Understanding Fair Value and Investing
34:57 - The Potential Gains of Bitcoin
45:57 - The Forced Trust in Fiat Currency
54:47 - Bitcoin's Creation and Verification
01:02:29 - Monetizing Excess Energy with Bitcoin
01:19:04 - Bitcoin's Legitimacy and the Distraction of Other Scams
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Andy Thompson is the founder of Bitcoin Talent Co., the leading provider of recruiting products and services for the Bitcoin industry. With more than a decade of experience recruiting for some of the biggest names in tech, he is now focusing all of his time and effort to growing the Bitcoin ecosystem, one hire at a time. As someone who would love to continue his career at a Bitcoin company, I was super excited to talk to him! I hope you enjoy this episode.
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→ Bitcoin Talent Co website: https://www.bitcointalent.co
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:23 - Educating Millennials About Bitcoin05:05 - The Influence of Upbringing and Personal Experiences11:57 - The Catalyst for Embracing Bitcoin22:32 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Life23:28 - Bitcoin: More Than Just a Technology25:04 - Bitcoin as a Philosophy26:14 - Bitcoin as a Protocol27:24 - Decades of Technological Advancement31:06 - Bitcoin: The Best Money36:31 - The Growing Job Market in the Bitcoin Industry39:46 - Bitcoin Revolutionizing Industries42:51 - Transitioning Careers to Bitcoin44:29 - The Future of Bitcoin47:46 - Family: A Core Belief
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Fred Krueger is a Bitcoin Investor, professional trader and entrepreneur with 10 successful exits. He holds a Math PhD. from Stanford and is a Wall Street Veteran, working there in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fred shares his opinions on Bitcoin on his popular X and recently created YouTube channel, and never shies away of a discussion with other investors. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Fred’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkrueger
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background03:01 - Challenges of Educating Generational Peers08:11 - The Power of Self-Custody and Global Transactions12:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Revolutionize Money29:28 - Bitcoin's Growth and the Power Law31:47 - Exponential Growth and Volatility of Bitcoin38:20 - High Volatility and Growth for the Next Decade48:48 - Wall Street's Recognition of Bitcoin53:07 - The Misunderstanding of Bitcoin in the Financial Industry56:19 - BlackRock's Investment in Bitcoin57:39 - Long-Term Vision and Outlook59:22 - Transition from Trading to Long-Term Investing01:02:20 - Getting Hands-On in the Bitcoin Ecosystem01:04:26 - Forming Strong Convictions through Research01:09:21 - Balancing Asset Allocation and Risk01:12:14 - Frugality and Value Assessment01:13:00 - Thinking in Bitcoin and Using Bitcoin Wallets01:18:03 - The Transparent and Mathematical Nature of Bitcoin
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David Branscum is the Chief Technology Officer at VEYA Energy, a company specializing in transforming methane into behind-the-meter high-performance computing power to mine Bitcoin. He believes that with almost any problem in energy, "Bitcoin fixes this". With experience in immersion and hydro cooling, advances in chip technology, and heat recapture and reuse innovations, David knows we are just scratching the surface of what Bitcoin can do to make a better future. Enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Millennials01:01 - Bitcoin Atlantis Conference Experience04:16 - David's Career Transition05:53 - David's Generation and Educating Peers07:23 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin10:10 - Bitcoin as Energy Money16:36 - Bitcoin's Impact on Decision Making23:35 - Bitcoin's Role in Fixing the Money System26:26 - Bitcoin as Digital Energy30:01 - The Failure of Fiat Currency31:21 - The Importance of Time Preference31:57 - The Value of Bitcoin36:04 - Monetizing in Satoshis37:33 - Reevaluating Real Estate38:28 - The Fiat Standard41:24 - The Fallacy of Inflation48:26 - The Journey vs. the Destination52:04 - Bitcoin's Simplicity and Depth58:32 - Living for Others
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Jesse Berger is the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin, which he self-published in 2020. He previously spent over a decade working with large financial institutions in Canada as a banker, investment advisor, and market research consultant, where he observed first-hand the perils of central banking and fiat currency. Today, he is an independent consultant based in Toronto focused on Bitcoin adoption and education.
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→ Jesse’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Internet-Money-About-Bitcoin/dp/1777128404
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:57 - Questioning the Fiat Money System02:55 - Exploring the Rabbit Hole of Money05:22 - Working in Traditional Finance07:00 - Realizing the Flaws in the Financial System08:08 - Transitioning to Bitcoin08:58 - Missed Opportunity in 201010:57 - Rediscovering Bitcoin in 201713:11 - Understanding the Benefits of Bitcoin15:35 - Challenges in Recognizing the Flaws of Fiat Money20:45 - Overcoming Trust and Self-Doubt24:49 - Inspiration to Write a Book30:13 - Explaining the Concept of Money35:16 - Creating a Mindset Shift44:20 - The Need for Transparent and Fair Money45:20 - Following Rules Instead of Rulers46:42 - Bitcoin's Gravity and Attracting Value48:36 - Challenges in Explaining Bitcoin in Plain Language50:21 - The Misconception of Bitcoin's Complexity56:26 - The Importance of Time in Bitcoin59:31 - The Future with Bitcoin01:04:29 - The Core Belief of Personal Empowerment
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Julian Liniger is the CEO and co-founder of the Swiss Bitcoin-only platform Relai. After a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Business Administration, he worked in Banking and Management Consulting. Julian co-founded several companies, including Switzerland’s leading Blockchain training course for the financial industry. As Relai is one of the biggest European on-ramps to Bitcoin, I am excited to talk with him today and talk about the future of Bitcoin in Europe.
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→ Relai’s website: https://relai.app
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background02:54 - Explaining Bitcoin to Millennials10:59 - The Future of Bitcoin and Generational Shifts23:05 - Initial Doubts and Belief in Bitcoin28:53 - The Importance of Verifying Bitcoin32:45 - The Challenge of Trusting Institutions35:08 - The Slow Adoption of New Paradigms39:46 - Misunderstanding about Bitcoin: Energy Consumption46:17 - The Future of Bitcoin in Europe49:54 - Starting a Company in the Bitcoin Space53:03 - Adoption and Trends in Europe56:19 - The Impact of Regulation on the Bitcoin Industry01:01:52 - Advice for Millennials Exploring Bitcoin01:04:07 - Core Belief: Human Beings as Problem Solvers
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Eric V Stacks is back for another appearance! After a wonderful first conversation (Ep. 023), and meeting in real life in Madeira, we recorded another conversation where we explored: the Bitcoin Atlantis conference, banning by governments, how Bitcoin improves our lives, what to do when the price drops, the discovery of incorruptibility in Bitcoin, being cheerful and constructive in spreading Bitcoin awareness, how broken money leads to perverse incentives in food and pharma, and more!
→ Follow Eric on https://x.com/EricVStacks
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and the Power of Bitcoin Community05:57 - The Energy and Impact of Bitcoin Conferences09:46 - Will Bitcoin be Banned or Confiscated by Governments?23:58 - The Fragility of the Fiat System and the Potential Threat to Bitcoin28:02 - The Inevitable Rise of Bitcoin and the Role of Financial Institutions33:09 - Larry Fink and his Business Strategy35:09 - Bitcoin Solving Inherent Human Corruptibility39:06 - The Value of Following the Rules in Bitcoin42:08 - Celebrating Bitcoin Price Drops46:20 - Staying Stuck in Clown World47:00 - Being Cheerful and Constructive in Spreading Bitcoin Awareness51:43 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Everyone58:34 - Regulating Bitcoin and the Lessons from the Cannabis Industry01:07:19 - The Excitement and Optimism of Being a Bitcoin Maximalist01:10:17 - Trading Shitcoins vs. HODLing Bitcoin01:13:49 - The Nihilistic World vs. the Optimistic World01:17:43 - The Flawed Value Proposition of Shitcoins01:27:39 - Flawed Premise and Navigating SEC Rules01:29:18 - Broken Incentives in Food and Medicine01:50:47 - Synergy Between Bitcoin and Cannabis
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Dennis Porter is the co-founder and CEO of Satoshi Action Fund. A non-profit educational organization dedicated to informing policymakers and regulators about Bitcoin Mining, education, investment, and innovation in the United States. He has already gotten two bills into law, orange-pilled a few states, and is on his way to many more. Dennis is a true Bitcoin advocate and political strategist who is highly dedicated to protecting and defending Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin industry in the United States. I hope you enjoy this episode!
→ Follow Denis on https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_
→ Learn about Satoshi Action Fund: https://www.satoshiaction.io
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background02:10 - Discovering Bitcoin and Journey of Understanding09:05 - Using State Laws to Protect Bitcoin Rights11:46 - Lessons from the Cannabis Industry13:22 - Unlearning Misconceptions about Money and Energy22:48 - Dedicating Life to Bitcoin Advocacy28:18 - Educating Lawmakers and Regulators33:37 - Essential Policy Changes and Customization35:36 - Evolution of Bitcoin Regulation in the US37:39 - The Importance of Curtailment Data and Grid Balancing39:17 - Bitcoin Miners' Role in Emergency Grid Situations40:45 - Bitcoin Miners Balancing the Grid in Texas42:27 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Consumption43:26 - Bitcoin Mining and Methane Emissions45:38 - Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy47:31 - The Need for Energy Abundance and Nuclear Power57:36 - Making the United States the Best Place for Bitcoiners01:00:50 - Measuring Success and Fundraising for Satoshi Action01:06:54 - Core Belief: Money that Doesn't Allow Discrimination
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Lawrence (Larry) Lepard is a career investment manager who focuses on sound money and manages funds related to gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He is known for sharing his views on the state of the global financial system, inflation, and the need for sound investments to protect against currency debasement. His ideas and explanations around these topics have helped me immensely in my learning journey about finance, so I am grateful to record this episode with him. I hope you enjoy it!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Gratitude01:14 - Bitcoin Atlantis and Takeaways04:11 - Inflation as a Silent Form of Theft06:09 - The Impact of Unsound Money on Society07:37 - The Growing Awareness of Unsound Money09:16 - The Flaw in the Keynesian Model12:38 - The Debt Crisis and the Inevitable Blowup14:04 - The Concept of Inflation and Value15:37 - The Fallacy of Influencing Human Behavior21:54 - The Severe Debt Crisis and the Need for Sound Money25:24 - The Historical Perspective of Sound Money27:19 - The Absurdity of Rising Prices and the Need for Efficiency29:18 - The Role of Government in a Sound Money System31:43 - The Potential Benefits of Sound Money32:37 - Understanding Sound Money34:03 - The Role of Government and Taxes35:05 - Inflation as a Hidden Tax36:21 - The Growing Wealth Disparity37:08 - The Importance of Adding Value39:11 - Bitcoin as a Solution43:21 - Defining Wealth and Its Importance45:30 - The Personal Journey to Understanding Bitcoin48:10 - Bitcoin as a Test of Humility54:22 - The Experiment of Bitcoin59:47 - Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility01:03:27 - Allocating Investments in Bitcoin01:04:30 - Bitcoin as an Invention and Digital Scarcity01:07:13 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold01:09:09 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Monetary Debasement01:12:00 - The Asymmetric Bet of Bitcoin01:14:10 - The Risk of Losing Faith in Bitcoin01:16:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Replace Fiat Currencies01:19:59 - The Importance of Buying Bitcoin01:23:05 - The Invention of Digital Scarcity01:26:31 - The Timeline for Bitcoin's Adoption01:30:01 - The Inevitability of Hyperinflation01:32:02 - Core Belief in Optimism and the Goodness of Humanity
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Lisa Hough is VP of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. Her extensive knowledge of Bitcoin mining and leadership qualities have earned her the respect of fellow professionals in the field, and she was recently acknowledged as a leader in Bitcoin by FORBES. With a background as a Commodities Trader, Lisa brings a unique perspective and expertise that drives the convergence of Energy and Bitcoin. She is, finally, the first female Bitcoiner on this show! I hope you enjoy this episode!
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:00 - Understanding Bitcoin Across Generations03:13 - The Perspective of an Almost 90-Year-Old Woman05:25 - The Need for Change and Pain as a Catalyst06:19 - The Influence of Personal Experiences on Understanding Money and Risk09:59 - The Impact of Education and Challenging Conventional Wisdom12:53 - The Aha Moment and Influential Figures15:33 - The Journey Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole16:30 - Overcoming Initial Resistance to Bitcoin18:46 - Thinking for Yourself and Taking Responsibility20:21 - The Value of Learning and Curiosity22:41 - The Challenge of Deferring Responsibility24:36 - Encouraging Independent Thinking in Children26:19 - The Importance of Purpose and Community in Bitcoin29:49 - The Entertaining and Educational Nature of Bitcoin33:13 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Personal Life36:20 - The Value Alignment and Purpose in the Bitcoin Community40:37 - The Educational and Innovation Potential of Bitcoin in the Energy Sector43:32 - The Significance of Bitcoin in Energy Production and National Security44:17 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Energy Companies45:01 - Optimizing Business Models with Bitcoin46:22 - The Simplicity of Bitcoin's Benefits47:20 - Changing Perceptions of Bitcoin in the Energy Community48:46 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Monetizing Energy50:40 - The Role of Energy Companies in Bitcoin Mining51:00 - Bitcoin's Potential for Energy Companies' ROI52:49 - Bitcoin's Impact on Energy Infrastructure54:31 - Bitcoin Mining and Flared Gas Reduction56:22 - The Operational Efficiency of Continuous Energy Use59:53 - The Role of Regulation and Policy in Bitcoin Adoption01:00:06 - Texas' Support for Bitcoin and Energy Innovation01:02:46 - Bitcoin as a Competitive Factor for States01:04:08 - Global Game Theory and Bitcoin Adoption01:11:29 - Excitement for Bitcoin's Future01:15:13 - The Core Belief of Serving Others
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ℹ️ Apologies for my bad sound. I made a rookie mic mistake. It's fixed about 50m in, but Bob's sound is perfect and he is a joy to listen to :) hope you enjoy it!
Bob Burnett has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is currently the Founding CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company that develops Bitcoin mining sites. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering, has 8 patents, and over 35 years of experience in the technology industry. He also founded and manages the Barefoot Bitcoin Fund, serves on the board of directors for Ocean Mining, and is on the board of advisors for the Satoshi Action Fund. As an evangelist and educator on Bitcoin, Bob is sure about its importance for the world’s future. I hope you enjoy this episode!
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→ Barefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction01:21 - Bob's Journey in Understanding Bitcoin03:13 - Challenges with Traditional Financial Advisors05:03 - Discovering Austrian Economics06:35 - The Importance of Letting the Economy Be09:06 - Transitioning from Ethereum to Bitcoin10:24 - Protecting the Value of Work13:19 - The Excitement and World-Changing Implications of Bitcoin16:04 - Questioning Traditional Assets19:08 - Challenging Personal Beliefs21:28 - The Resonance of Bitcoin with Austrian Principles23:23 - The Difficulty of Letting Go of Previous Investments25:15 - The Ethos of Bitcoin28:21 - The Connection and Unity Among Bitcoiners30:02 - Bitcoin as the Second Most Important Thing in Life32:16 - The Dangers of Going Public36:31 - The Citizenship of Bitcoin38:47 - The Unique Community and Ethos of Bitcoin40:05 - The Mutually Beneficial Game of Bitcoin42:02 - The Base Layer of Agreements in Bitcoin42:47 - The Resilience and Trust in Bitcoin43:20 - The Importance of Discussion and Collaboration in Bitcoin44:44 - Bitcoin-Friendly Legislation and the Tension Between States and the Federal Government49:31 - The Challenges of Legislation and Regulation in Bitcoin Mining55:09 - The Environmental Concerns and Energy Usage in Bitcoin Mining58:50 - The Triffin Dilemma and the Decline of the US Dollar01:13:36 - The Impact of the Broken Monetary System on Daily Life01:27:38 - The Life-Changing Impact of Bitcoin and the Broken Money System
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I am delighted to welcome Jeff Booth back for another recording! Jeff Booth is an entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader who has navigated the intersections of technology and economics for decades. He already shared some great insights in episode 10, and today we dive into a thought-provoking piece of his, called 'The Greatest Game’. A compelling narrative that challenged my perceptions of economic systems, the intrinsic value of Bitcoin, and the transformative power of technology.
→ ‘The Greatest Game’ article: https://medium.com/the-bitcoin-times/the-greatest-game-b787ac3242b2
→ Follow Jeff on https://x.com/jeffbooth
→ Jeff’s website: https://jeffbooth.ca
→ Jeff’s book ‘The Price of Tomorrow’: https://www.amazon.nl/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/19992574
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background01:45 - Bitcoin as a New Model in the Financial World05:24 - The Personal Journey and Paradigm Shift13:56 - Creative Destruction and Bitcoin's Role16:23 - Bitcoin as a Protocol18:11 - Entrepreneurs and Bitcoin Adoption21:36 - Bitcoin as a New Paradigm26:34 - The Necessity of Failure and Bitcoin's Role35:19 - Technological Advancement and Inflationary Monetary39:42 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Deflationary Technological Progress42:42 - The Power of Technology and Communication43:17 - The Importance of Individual Belief Systems45:05 - Taking Personal Responsibility for Change47:47 - Inspiring Change Through Positive Influence49:45 - The Transition to a New System51:07 - The Impact of Digital Scarcity on Economics52:30 - Abundance and Scarcity in the Current System55:06 - The Centralization of Power and Money56:46 - The Role of Individuals within Large Organizations59:02 - The Journey Towards Bitcoin Adoption59:57 - The Potential of Bitcoin as a Global Reserve Currency01:03:47 - Overcoming Misconceptions and Resistance01:06:01 - The Journey Towards a New System
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