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In this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage.
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01:51 - What is the Lightning Network?
04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem
05:45 - Graham’s Background
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In this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage.
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04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem
05:45 - Graham’s Background
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10:06 - How Lightning Channels & Hops Work
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35:01 - What Will Drive Lightning’s Mass Adoption?
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37:56 - Is Lightning Delivering on Its Promise?
38:08 - B2B Integrations & Lightning as an Infrastructure Layer
39:00 - Why Lightning Doesn’t Get the Spotlight (Yet)
40:35 - What Graham is Most Excited About in 2025
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Richard Byworth, a seasoned investment banker turned Bitcoin maximalist, live from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. We explore the mechanics and evolution of convertible bonds, Bitcoin treasury strategies, and why institutional players are waking up to Bitcoin’s potential. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Richard Byworth on X: https://x.com/RichardByworth ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Richard's Background 02:52 - Building Nomura’s Convertible Bond Business 05:53 - Becoming a Bitcoin Maximalist 07:43 - Explaining Convertible Bonds for Bitcoiners 09:28 - Convertible Bonds as Institutional Tools 10:17 - Why MicroStrategy Can Issue Zero-Coupon Convertibles 12:44 - Will Bitcoin Volatility Increase or Decrease? 14:10 - Forecasting a Supply Crunch and Volatility Spike 14:59 - The Bitcoin Treasury Company Playbook 16:17 - Metaplanet’s Strategic Innovation 19:34 - Accretive Dilution vs Traditional Dilution 24:05 - Short Squeezes and Japan’s Market Mechanics 27:26 - The Debate Around Proof of Reserves 33:47 - Future of BTC Dividends and Financial Engineering 34:28 - Why TradFi Still Doesn’t Understand Bitcoin 37:14 - Where Is Real Bitcoin Price Discovery? 38:55 - ETF Flows and Institutional Demand Signals 40:08 - Satoshis vs BTC: The Unit Bias Debate 42:10 - Advice for High-Net-Worth Investors Considering Bitcoin I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Adam Meister on X: https://x.com/TechBalt ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister 04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam’s Never-Sell Strategy 05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025 08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin 10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody 12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin 18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced 19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like 23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral 27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier 29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear 31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment 33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns 35:59 - Adam’s Austerity & Global Travel Tips 38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity 39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes 42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It’s Not Luck 45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment 48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire 50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist 52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S. 53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding 56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World 57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency 59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings 01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay 01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis 01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic 01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays 01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset 01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners 01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret 01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture 01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy 01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions 01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots 01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off 01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin 01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating 01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet 01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a True OG I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Tad Smith - Why This Billion-Dollar CEO Went ALL-IN on Bitcoin 1:47:39
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden, and the current CEO of Durable Money. We also dig deep into investing, valuation frameworks, AI, tariffs, and the future of American labor. Meet the man who’s led billion-dollar companies and still chose to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Tad Smith on X: https://x.com/tadtweets ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 – Meet Tad Smith: Ex-CEO Turned Bitcoiner 02:30 – Childhood in Denver & Ivy League Choice 04:00 – JP Morgan, HBS & Rockefeller Days 07:00 – Music & Media Career: BMG to McKinsey 09:00 – Corporate Climb: Starwood, Elsevier, MSG 14:00 – Sotheby’s CEO & Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 17:00 – Teaching Finance & Discovering Bitcoin 21:30 – Fiat Illusion: Markets vs. Money Supply 25:00 – Kubler-Ross Model of Bitcoin Adoption 28:00 – Tech Patterns: Yahoo, Google, Amazon 33:00 – Collectibles, Scarcity & Emotional Investing 36:00 – Tad’s Personal Stock Bets 39:00 – Indexing & Monopoly Dynamics 43:00 – Bitcoin as the Benchmark 48:00 – Portfolio Moves: Strategy, Options, Art 52:00 – The Maxi Mindset 54:00 – Tariffs & AI’s Economic Impact 59:00 – Robots & Reshoring Risks 1:03:00 – Purpose Beyond Work 1:06:00 – AI & Post-Work Societies 1:09:00 – America’s Economic Reckoning 1:12:00 – Fixing Education & National Confidence 1:15:00 – Long-Term Optimism Despite Chaos 1:18:00 – The Battle for Bitcoin Narrative 1:21:00 – Bitcoin’s Role in the Next Economy 1:24:00 – What TradFi Still Misses About Bitcoin 1:28:00 – Advice to Young Investors 1:31:00 – Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs & Regulation 1:35:00 – Why Bitcoin Is Undervalued 1:38:00 – Bitcoin in a Multipolar World 1:41:00 – Preparing for Hyperbitcoinization 1:44:00 – Final Thoughts on Freedom & Legacy I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix, I chat with Preston Pysh who brings clarity as we explore the unraveling of the petrodollar system and the seismic shift toward a Bitcoin-centric financial future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Preston Pysh on X: https://x.com/PrestonPysh • Preston Pysh on Nostr: npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Meet Preston Pysh 04:02 - Inflation & Petrodollar Collapse 06:33 - Bitcoin as a System & Unit of Account 08:17 - Stablecoins, Debt & Taproot Assets 11:03 - Gold vs Bitcoin Post-COVID 13:56 - Fake Gold & Verification 16:04 - Nodes, Proof & Self-Custody 19:06 - Tariffs & Onshoring Risks 24:02 - Currency Wars & Strategy 25:48 - Can Bitcoin Prevent War? 28:02 - Bretton Woods 2.0 30:21 - Nationalism vs Humanity 32:58 - Tariffs & Automation 37:22 - Volatility & Derivatives 39:55 - Fiat vs Real Money 42:48 - Bond Market Mayhem 45:42 - Jack Mallers & BTC Treasuries 47:30 - FDIC & Fiat Limits 52:36 - BTC Treasuries & Corporates 54:38 - 2025 Predictions 56:49 - Ross Ulbricht & Support 57:36 - Preston’s Links & Wrap-Up 59:13 - Reading & Prep Secrets I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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In this episode, I sit down with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist and author of Fiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It. Together, we unpack how inflation has silently undermined our health. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Matthew Lysiak on X: https://x.com/matthewlysiak ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Matthew Lysiak Joins the Bitcoin Matrix 02:48 - From Mainstream Media to Fiat Food 05:07 - Discovering the Fiat Standard and Digging Deeper 08:26 - The Government’s Role in Shaping Our Diet 10:04 - A Personal Dedication 11:20 - Edward Bernays and Public Influence 11:44 - The Ancel Keys Cholesterol Conspiracy 17:24 - The Rise of Fake Food and Cereal Culture 23:02 - Crisco, Seed Oils, and Industrial Waste as Food 27:18 - Nixon, Inflation, and Food Supply Manipulation 30:21 - Plant-Based Diets and Fiat Economics 32:38 - John Harvey Kellogg and Cereal as Control 36:30 - The Graham Cracker Origins 37:01 - Butter-Legging and Margarine Riots 40:27 - The Phillips Curve and Keynesian Economics 45:03 - Fiat, Inflation, and the Money Printer 47:17 - Earth Day, Population Control, and Fiat Funding 50:40 - Nixon’s Philosopher’s Stone 53:35 - The Apple Economy Analogy 58:34 - Ozempic, Obesity, and the Medical Complex 01:03:16 - Nutrient Poverty and Obesity 01:04:44 - Diets, Gorillas, and Brain Size 01:06:21 - School Lunches and Metabolic Collapse 01:10:51 - How Bitcoin Changed Matthew Lysiak I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Uncle Rockstar Developer - Do You Own Real Bitcoin? 1:45:25
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin’s future, what it’s like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Uncle Rockstar Dev on X: https://x.com/r0ckstardev • Uncle Rockstar Dev on Nostr: npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Rockstar’s Origin Story & BTCPay Genesis 05:31- - Discovering Bitcoin’s Ideological Core 08:22 - Community, Collaboration & BTC’s Cultural Impact 11:00 - BTCPay as a Platform and Alternative to BitPay 14:38 - The Block Size Wars & Ongoing Cultural Conflicts 20:38 - Camaraderie Among Core Contributors 22:48 - Privacy, Identity & Living Behind the Mask 25:54 - Ego, Recognition & Stories of Gigi 33:00 - Satoshi as a Coder & Mythic Figure 35:10 - Information Madness & Cypherpunk Prophecy 38:40 - Compliance vs Building Better Systems 42:05 - Bitcoin for Personal & Collective Freedom 46:09 - Rockstar on Realizing Financial Independence 48:20 - Lessons from Working in Bitcoin Startups 52:58 - Why Lightning Thrills Rockstar 57:42 - Stablecoins on Lightning & Their Bitcoin Impact 01:00:00 - Bitcoin is for Anyone—but Not for Everyone 01:04:45 - Can We Have Privacy Without KYC-Free Bitcoin? 01:14:00 - Is Rockstar Planning on Disappearing? 01:19:00 - Keeping Satoshi Unknown 01:25:45 - Reflecting on Corporate Jobs & Finding Meaning in your Work 01:38:45 - How Bitcoin Has Changed Rockstar 01:41:45 - Hope for a Sovereign Future I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 The Fourth Turning Panel: Prepare Now with American Hodl, Lawrence Lepard, Professor David B. Collum, and Brandon Quittem 1:48:48
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode , I chat with Brandon Quittem, Lawrence Lepard, Dave Collum, and American HODL in an all-star fourth turning roundtable. We dive deep into generational cycles, societal shifts, economic collapses, and what the peak of this fourth turning might look like. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests ––– • Brandon Quittem on X: https://x.com/Bquittem • Lawrence Lepard on X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard • Lawrence Lepard on Nostr: npub1d3f4m9dgvkdjxn26pqzsxn6lpfn78sxwllxyt8mp76q0a9zyyjlswhr4xv • American Hodl on X: https://x.com/americanhodl8 • American Hodl on Nostr: npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs • Dave Collum on X: https://x.com/DavidBCollum ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 02:11 - Fourth Turning Basics 04:50 - Reaction vs Trigger 06:12 - Start of the Current Fourth Turning 09:17 - Past Fourth Turnings: Civil War, Witches, More 10:52 - Peak Predictions: Collapse or Revolution? 12:56 - Monetary Breakdown & Inflationary Depression 14:51 - Controlled Demolition of the Economy 20:56 - Nuclear Risks and Cold War 2.0 24:51 - Mass Mobilization Catalysts 28:51 - Global Trade Divorce: U.S. vs China 32:08 - Reviving U.S. Manufacturing 35:14 - Dollar Weaponization & Trust Collapse 36:06 - Wealth Transfer: Fiat to Bitcoin 39:00 - Bitcoin as an Elite Revolution 42:51 - Fort Knox: Missing Gold? 44:51 - Bretton Woods 2.0 & Bitcoin Standard 54:51 - Bitcoin in a Post-Fiat World 01:00:51 - Energy, AI, and Decentralization 01:12:51 - BRICS and Global Power Shifts 01:20:51 - Innovation Amidst Collapse 01:24:51 - Bitcoin vs The State 01:30:51 - Preparing for Sovereignty 01:36:51 - Final Fourth Turning Reflections I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Peruvian Bull: Bitcoin Is Taking Over The World 1:18:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I chat with Peruvian Bull, a well-known Bitcoin researcher and educator. We also unpack the central bank manipulation, the coming currency wars, and why Bitcoin might be the only way out. If you’re looking to understand what the next phase of the dollar endgame might look like, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • Peruvian Bull on X: https://x.com/peruvian_bull • Peruvian Bull on Nostr: npub1xwmyzp64xx03kw9ecd7fzsj3e9dgwah6an0rdng0cc6ux4dswwjs28pyyc ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Welcome Back Peruvian Bull 14:23 - Japan’s Monetary Experiment & MetaPlanet’s Rise 16:01 - Carry Trades, QE, and Japan’s Debt Spiral 21:55 - Japan’s Cultural Rigidity & Frozen Economy 23:55 - BOJ’s “Print Yen, Buy Yen” Chaos Explained 30:03 - The BOJ Owns the Market: Bonds & Stocks 34:34 - GameStop, Bitcoin Treasuries & Retail Rebellion 40:14 - Naked Shorting: Burry, Phantom Shares & GME 47:49 - High-Frequency Trading & Market Manipulation 51:34 - Ryan Cohen’s Vision: GameStop as a Bitcoin Powerhouse 59:02 - Global Gold Liquidity Crunch & ETF Drains 01:04:08 - The Dollar Paradox: Weakness as System Strength 01:11:01 - Global Fiat Collapse or Coordinated Currency Reset? 01:15:40 - Bitcoin as the Final Endgame to Kill the Dollar I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 American Hodl - More Bullish Than Ever 1:24:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family’s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • HODL on X: https://x.com/americanhodl8 • HODL on X: npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:18 – Welcome Back, HODL 03:30 – Bear Market Conviction 04:40 – Trade Wars & Uncertainty 07:16 – Bitcoin as an Infinite Game 09:57 – From Speculating to Saving 11:56 – Orange-Pilling Family 15:37 – Leading with Self-Custody 21:03 – Security & Simple Living 23:47 – Resentment from the Fiat World 26:02 – Emotional Toll of Volatility 29:27 – Spartan Class Bitcoiners 32:37 – Capital Allocation Strategy 35:17 – Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia 37:47 – $100M BTC & Global Shifts 40:59 – ETFs, Self-Custody & Citizenship 45:02 – Governments Want Your Keys 47:52 – Fourth Turning Vibes 50:58 – Bretton Woods 2.0 55:39 – Helping Others with Bitcoin 58:22 – Bitcoin’s Emotional Rollercoaster 01:05:02 – Lessons from Past Cycles 01:11:32 – Long-Term Wealth Tactics 01:14:57 – Bitcoin & Relationships 01:18:12 – Prepping for the Bull Run 01:21:27 – Final Wisdom I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • Jeff Booth on X: https://x.com/JeffBooth • Jeff Booth on Nostr: npub1s05p3ha7en49dv8429tkk07nnfa9pcwczkf5x5qrdraqshxdje9sq6eyhe ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - What’s Going On With the Economy 04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity 11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase? 15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins 17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System 25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters 30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins” 33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption 38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending 43:51 - Will Robots Want Money? 47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance 47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told? 51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million? 55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet? 57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin? 59:30 - Ross Ulbricht’s Release 1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom 1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else 1:07:37 - Final Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Eric V Stacks - He Fought Big Pharma With Cannabis, Then Everything Changed... 1:15:36
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I chat with Eric V. Stacks, a cannabis producer, consultant, and proud Bitcoin Maxi, about his incredible journey from the underground cannabis scene in to embracing Bitcoin as a form of hard money. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • Eric V Stacks on X: https://x.com/EricVStacks • Eric V Stacks on Nostr: npub1h4397xuvfxne7p6l867j6ygl7cj4qn8j45fygt7hp5v3m5h5543qhms70f ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:12 - Eric V. Stacks Background 06:20 - Eric’s upbringing and distrust of pharmaceuticals 08:38 - Becoming a legal cannabis producer in California 09:38 - The economic rabbit hole and discovering Bitcoin 14:29 - Building a cannabis business in the gray market 17:41 - The state’s attempt to regulate an existing billion-dollar industry 20:04 - Regulatory hurdles and corporate takeover 20:57 - How legalization changed the risk dynamics 25:15 - Early spiritual influences and outside-the-box thinking 26:14 - Dropping Out & Rejecting Credentialism 31:33 - From Trimming to Growing: Building a Cannabis Career 36:45 - Corruption, Compliance & the 280E Trap 41:50 - The Broken Incentives Behind Cannabis Regulation 47:16 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Sovereignty and Economic Freedom 52:04 - Final Reflections on Decentralization and Freedom I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Why Everyone’s Wrong About the Lightning Network with Graham Krizek 45:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– • Graham Krizek on X: https://x.com/gkrizek • Voltage Cloud on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud • Voltage Cloud on Nostr: npub15klkdfx9sh3y096a5jf895rcvkmkzvly2fm9dgxq6huqhp9576jsav4m73 ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Introduction to Graham Krizek & Voltage 01:51 - What is the Lightning Network? 04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem 05:45 - Graham’s Background 07:56 - The Fidelity & Voltage Lightning Report 10:06 - How Lightning Channels & Hops Work 12:54 - Routing Payments and Non-Custodial Yield 14:58 - Channel Structures & Capital Efficiency Trends 16:30 - Public vs. Private Channels & Total Network Capacity 18:25 - Transaction Value vs. Transacted Capital 20:38 - Adoption Trends in Lightning 21:32 - Payment Speed, Hops & Network Efficiency 23:31 - Lightning vs. Blockchain Scalability 24:43 - Success Rates on the Lightning Network 26:03 - State of the Lightning Ecosystem 27:33 - New Verticals: Nostr, Podcasting 2.0 & AI Agents 30:22 - The Convergence of Stablecoins & Lightning 32:49 - Lightning’s Resilience & Long-Term Vision 35:01 - What Will Drive Lightning’s Mass Adoption? 36:33 - Advice for Bitcoin-Focused Small Businesses 37:56 - Is Lightning Delivering on Its Promise? 38:08 - B2B Integrations & Lightning as an Infrastructure Layer 39:00 - Why Lightning Doesn’t Get the Spotlight (Yet) 40:35 - What Graham is Most Excited About in 2025 42:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Voltage I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Josh Mandell’s $84K Prophecy: Genius, Luck, or Something Else? We Debate 1:09:34
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell’s precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th. Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek Kevin Brent Cook on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories 07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading 12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain 17:30 - Grain’s Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017 22:30 - The Market Isn’t Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior 27:30 - Was Josh’s Prediction a Fluke or a Skill? 32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading 37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction 42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics 47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown 52:30 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Song to explore the decline of education, and how fiat money corrupts institutions and distorts incentives throughout every layer of society. If you’re looking for a hard-hitting discussion on why Bitcoin matters beyond just price, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Jimmy Song on X: https://x.com/jimmysong Jimmy Song on Nostr: npub10vlhsqm4qar0g42p8g3plqyktmktd8hnprew45w638xzezgja95qapsp42 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:23 – Introduction to Jimmy Song 09:58 – Jimmy’s latest book: Fiat Ruins Everything 11:14 – The inspiration behind writing the book 13:57 – The deep corruption of the fiat system 14:51 – Rent-seeking and why it dominates fiat economies 18:25 – How fiat steals dreams and replaces meaning 21:52 – The role of fiat education vs. family legacy 26:06 – How fiat companies replace community 29:06 – The decline in education and critical thinking 31:52 – Fiat politics taking over religion 35:27 – How fiat debases morality 40:31 – The rise of virtue signaling 44:55 – Debt, discipline, and the fiat consumption trap 48:28 – Speculative asset bubbles as a form of rent-seeking 51:27 – Resentment toward the wealthy in a fiat world 55:25 – How fiat debases marriage 01:01:20 – The erosion of love and relationships 01:07:17 – Why society devalues population growth 01:17:15 – The significance of children and family 01:21:03 – Postmodern investing and fiat-driven markets 01:29:06 – Are startups a legitimate non-fiat path? I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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The Bitcoin Matrix
1 Inside Josh Mandell’s Beautiful Mind: The Future of Bitcoin & MicroStrategy 52:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon. Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500. You’ll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone’s talking about. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals 02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance 05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions 07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks 09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks 11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance 13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution 16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy 20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price 23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading 30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position 35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact 37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market 43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation 46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 James Lavish - Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? (James Explains the REAL Story) 1:05:33
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500. If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– James Lavish on X: https://x.com/jameslavish The Informationist: www.jameslavish.com/ James Lavish on Nostr: npub1cj94enk44kn5mvrcma4sp7jnlsgnn4em7rk3dh3jt4fzyqs3m02s560efa ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish 02:00 - Canada vs USA 07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty 12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street 17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken? 18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions 32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy 40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption 43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals 48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin? 50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion 53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs 55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation 58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025 1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 The U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Is Here - Why This Changes Everything 53:35
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I bring together Joe Burnett, Vijay Boyapati, and Jesse Myers for the world’s first Bitcoin Matrix Group Therapy session. We dive into Bitcoin’s recent volatility, its cyclical nature, and the broader macroeconomic forces at play—including the role of gold and the emergence of nation-state Bitcoin reserves. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Vijay Boyapati: https://x.com/real_vijay Jesse Myers: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC Joe Burnett: https://x.com/IIICapital ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:30 - Guest Introductions 03:41 - Bitcoin’s Recent Volatility & Market Sentiment 07:39 - Bitcoin Cycles & Long-Term Perspective 12:49 - Is This Cycle Different? 17:37 - Macroeconomic Signals: Gold, Interest Rates, & Tariffs 22:32 - Potential for a Recession & Bitcoin’s Role 24:38 - Price Manipulation 27:02 - Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption 32:22 - The Future of Altcoins 36:52 - Removing Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin 43:14 - The Next Big Speculative Wave: Tokenized Assets? 45:32 - Self-Custody vs. Institutional Custody Solutions 50:04 - Future Bitcoin Price Action & Potential Drawdowns 52:05 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 The Fight For Freedom: Prepping for the End of Fiat with Paul Tarantino, Chris Sullivan and John Burnett 1:46:51
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I'm joined by Paul Tarantino, Chris Sullivan and John Burnett to dive into Bitcoin’s potential to either liberate or enslave us, and whether it’s already being captured by the very forces we’ve been fighting against. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Paul Tarantino: https://x.com/PaulSTarantino Byte Federal: https://www.bytefederal.com/ Hyperion Decimus: https://www.hyperiondecimus.com/ John Burnett: https://x.com/truthinlogic BTC Digital Privacy Sessions: https://digitalprivacysessions.io/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:22 – Bitcoin: Trojan Horse or Trap? 08:40 – Prepping for Fiat Collapse 15:00 – The Great Taking: You own Nothing Already 21:20 – Is War Inevitable? 26:55 – Bitcoin vs. CBDCs 32:25 – Who Really Created Bitcoin? 38:40 – Mind Control & Programming 44:40 – Free Energy & Bitcoin Mining 50:00 – The Final Awakening 55:40 – Escaping the System 1:01:55 – Hidden History of Money 1:08:10 – War on Human Potential 1:15:30 – Bitcoin as Humanity’s Shield 1:22:40 – Preparing for What’s Next 1:30:50 – Technology as a Weapon 1:39:05 – The System is Collapsing 1:46:30 – Final Warnings 1:52:10 – Closing & Where to Find Guests I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 The Dao of Bitcoin: Understanding Money, Time & Energy with Scott Dedels 1:31:17
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I’m joined by Scott Dedels, founder of Block Rewards and author of the Dao of Bitcoin, for a conversation that will challenge the way you think about money, time, and energy. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com . Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today’s Guest––– Follow on X: https://x.com/LanternBitcoin Buy The Dao of Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ28GV Scott’s company: https://blockrewards.ca ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:15 – The Inspiration Behind The Dao of Bitcoin 04:15 – Understanding Daoism 06:17 – The Creature: What Is It and What Does It Represent? 12:57 – Paradoxical Unity & Duality 16:19 – The Meaning of Wu Wei: 20:35 – Non-Intervention: The Art of Letting Things Flow 25:15 – Bitcoin as a Force of Nature 31:36 – Embracing Impermanence 33:10 – Bitcoin, Time, and Energy 48:30 – Bitcoin’s Gravity 56:28 – Humility & Compassion: What Bitcoin and Dao Teach Us 1:04:00 – Reversionism 1:14:30 – Oneness & Harmony: The Ultimate Lesson of the Da 1:17:17 – Returning to the Source 1:21:37 – Scott’s Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Journey 1:24:19 – How Daoism Transformed Scott’s Perspective 1:28:20 – Final Reflections: Bringing It All TogetherI want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Dave Collum Exposes It All: The Truth No One Will Tell You 2:22:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I welcome Dave Collum back to the Bitcoin Matrix for his sixth appearance to break down the deep state, market manipulation, and the unraveling of America. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/DavidBCollum Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Investment & Market Volatility 03:30 - Historical Market Trends 08:05 - Wall Street & Bitcoin 10:50 - Michael Saylor & Leverage 13:35 - Bitcoin vs. TradFi 19:05 - Government Policies 24:35 - Politics & Markets 27:35 - Deep State & Finance 36:50 - Banking & Global Conflicts 43:20 - Bitcoin & Energy Debate 51:35 - CBDCs & Financial Freedom 1:02:35 - Bitcoin Risks & Opportunities 1:05:20 - Bitcoin & Global Finance 1:08:05 - Financial Surveillance 1:13:35 - Politics & Finance 1:19:05 - Power Struggles in Finance 1:24:35 - Bitcoin vs. Gold 1:27:20 - Bitcoin Philosophy 1:38:20 - Future of Bitcoin Transactions 1:41:05 - Government Response to Bitcoin 1:43:50 - Bitcoin Tech Advances 1:52:05 - Lessons from Bitcoin Cycles 1:57:35 - Bitcoin & Financial Crises 2:00:20 - Wall Street vs. Bitcoin 2:03:05 - Institutional Manipulation 2:05:50 - Bitcoin’s Narrative Shift 2:08:35 - Financial Independence 2:11:20 - Final Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 British Hodl - Why $900 Trillion of Global Wealth Will Be Coming Into Bitcoin 1:04:05
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with British Hodl, a former gold and real estate investor turned Bitcoin advocate, about his journey into Bitcoin and his mission to help others secure their financial future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/BritishHodl Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - The Mission to Get to One Bitcoin 07:52 - Failing Traditional Savings 11:03 - Today’s Good Investor 12:43 - Trump & Bitcoin 15:11 - BlackRock & Bitcoin 17:38 - Bitcoin as Collateral 18:32 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 21:01 - MicroStrategy & Bitcoin 24:35 - Valuing Bitcoin 29:05 - Are Cycles Over? 32:11 - Spending vs. Selling 39:51 - El Salvador & Bitcoin 52:02 - Bitcoin’s Mission 56:15 - British Hodl’s Role 1:02:45 - Future of British Hodl I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Andy Edstrom - Is the World Truly Ready for $1 MILLION Bitcoin? 1:21:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with wealth management expert Andy Edstrom to discuss Bitcoin’s market cycles, the challenges of holding during bull runs, and the evolving dynamics of property rights in a decentralized world. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: https://x.com/edstromandrew Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Andy’s Background 03:59 - Reflections on Past Episodes 04:59 - LA Fires and Resilience 09:29 - Private vs. Public Solutions 14:29 - Emotional Impact of Disasters 18:29 - Property Rights and Bitcoin 22:29 - Ownership Durability Explained 25:29 - Bitcoin Market Cycles 29:29 - Bitcoin’s Long-Term Price Potential 32:59 - Holding Bitcoin Through Bear Markets 36:29 - Selling vs. Borrowing Bitcoin 42:29 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin as Investments 46:29 - Bitcoin Price Manipulation 53:29 - Transparency in Bitcoin vs. Stocks 58:29 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin 1:03:29 - ETFs and Wealth Managers’ Role 1:09:29 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Future 01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability 01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Jeff Walton - How MicroStrategy Will Hit $1 Trillion in 2025 1:21:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: @PunterJeff Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction 03:30 - College and Career Path 05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff” 07:07 - Market Architecture 09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy 12:41 - Risk Management Insights 14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview 17:17 - Equity Market Design 19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics 23:45 - Valuation Challenges 25:20 - Indexing Impacts 27:48 - Metrics Traders Use 32:51 - Volatility and Options 39:14 - Trading Strategies 45:11 - Tax Implications 48:47 - Future of Collateral 53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics 01:01:50 - Financial Innovations 01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon 01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability 01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Cedric Youngelman - Why $1 Million Bitcoin is Closer Than You Think 1:42:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com . Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: x.com/ByteFederal & x.com/PaulSTarantino Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Cedric’s introduction 03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately 07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office 12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 14:59 – Omega candle 17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles 23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin 30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin 34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking 41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity 45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant 53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era 58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine 1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes 1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin 1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position 1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins? 1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution 1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Bitcoin vs Real Estate with Leon Wankum 1:59:55
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on Twitter: x.com/leonwankum Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: / cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: / _bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Leon’s Story 05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin 08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate 11:23 – Redefining Wealth 14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate 18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value 20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value 21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System 23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral 25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate 27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land 34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings 37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency 41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money 44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard 49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base 50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained 53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral 59:56 – Volatility as a Feature 1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin 1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges 1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices 1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising 1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy 1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate? 1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility 1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison 1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles 1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin 1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy 1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!…
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1 CJ Konstantinos - Bitcoin Bonds Will Change Everything 1:36:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy. CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy. In CJ ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - CJ ’s background 10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy 13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies 16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value 22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning 24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool 30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds 32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin 38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin 41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve 44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds 53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology 59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential 1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money 1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation 1:07:00 - CJ ’s Orange Pill Story 1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral 1:25:00 - People’s Reserve 1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve 1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com . Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow CJ Konstantinos on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Rudy Havenstein - How the FED is Secretly Destroying America 1:33:59
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThis episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground. CHAPTERS : 00:00 - 1:41 - Intro 02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona 04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam 06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation 07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives 09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters 15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable? 20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained 23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids 28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement 30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016 34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption 38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate 41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election 44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform 49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America 53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives 1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues 1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means 1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals 1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues 1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S. 1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation? 1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation 1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com . Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow Rudy Havenstein on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!…
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1 Tom Luongo: Bitcoin - The Savior of Our Financial Future? 2:32:16
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedToday, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Luongo to discuss if the current financial system can survive without Bitcoin. We also get into what Tom thinks about ending the federal reserve immediately, the odds that trump can make it to inauguration day alive, and of course we cover how Tom thinks all the different markets will perform during all of this. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Tom Luongo on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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Today’s episode with Bob Burnett , the CEO of Barefoot Mining who has become a good friend and mentor to me was recorded several weeks ago but I still think there is a tremendous amount of signal in here as Bob always packs a punch. We talk about wars over hash rate, Bob’s most famous patent, the future of block space, how countries could possibly be sovereign in a bitcoin world and towards the end of our conversation we turn to some tough, hard topics like suicide, retirement, quality of life and true happiness. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining , a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a 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. Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Bob Burnett on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGuess what guys I’m going to Amsterdam next week for the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe and you should go too! Join us October 9th and 10th and please support the show and get 10% off when you use my code matrix. If you use the code MATRIX and plan to attend DM me for a meet and greet with yours truly. Seriously if you use my code dm and we can meet up at the conference. The future of Bitcoin starts here. Thats the tag line guys this is going to be so dope! Get your tickets here: ba-tickets.b.tc/6cfa90b8333942358b6b2d3a63d27dc0/tickets?discount_code=matrix I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. JJ Carrell recently retired from the United States Border Patrol after a twenty-four year career as a Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge. Carrell brings a different view on immigration and on what is now transpiring in this forgotten and unknown place known as the border. Follow JJ Carrell on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedFor the 200th episode, I sat down with our good friend Pierre Rochard , who makes his record-setting sixth appearance on the show to discuss the Trump assassination, Elizabeth Warren’s puzzling crusade against Bitcoin, divine intervention, Chartalism, Munchausen Syndrome, why Bitcoin stands above governments and how they can play speculative defense. If you’d like to continue supporting the show or are considering contributing for the first time, there are a few ways to do so. You can boost the show on the Fountain app , send tips via Cash App at $delaced, or connect with me and tip me on X at @CedYoungelman . If you prefer not to use those platforms, feel free to email me at CedricYoungelman@gmail.com , and I’ll provide you with details on how to send a check. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing open-source Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. Pierre served as the Bitcoin and Lightning product manager at Kraken for three years before joining Riot as the VP of Research. Follow Pierre Rochard on X Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 David Collum - The Trump Assassination, Satanic Cults & Sea Biscuit 3:30:44
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I had a blast with Professor David B. Collum trying to deconstruct everything happening in the world right now as best we can. River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Have you secured your ticket to Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville yet? Don't miss out on this historic event of epic proportions. Use the code "Matrix" at checkout to enjoy a 10% discount on your order. Hurry, visit b.tc/conference now to secure your spot and join us this Thursday Friday and Saturday. Immerse yourself in a world of groundbreaking ideas, insightful discussions, and endless networking opportunities. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from the brightest minds in the industry. Don't wait any longer! Get your ticket now and be part of this momentous occasion. Remember to use the code "Matrix" for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference. I can't wait to see you there! Dr. David B. Collum , MA, MS, Ph.D. is a Professor at The Cornell University. He received a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York. His research interests are Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Physical Organic Chemistry, Organolithium Chemistry, Organosodium Chemistry, Kinetics, Reaction Mechanism. Follpw Professor David Collum on Twitter. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Tomer Strolight - Bitcoin: An Empire For Us All 1:44:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Tomer Strolight to discuss 4 of his articles related to political philosophy, theory and Bitcoin. A New Separation of Powers A New Peaceful Transition of Power The United State of Bitcoin Bitcoin: An Empire For Us All River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Follpw Tomer Strolight on Twitter. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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"Bitcoin is a decentralized bank digital currency. So, if it becomes centralized by definition it is a CBDC. Bitcoin is a CBDC waiting to happen. It's a nightmare unless we can get it back on track. It's something we're sleepwalking into." - Bitcoin Mechanic In this episode, I sit down with Bitcoin Mechanic the Chief Boiling Officer over at decentralized mining pool Ocean to discuss the threat from the centralization of bitcoin mining, filtering vs censorship and if Bitcoin is going to eventually turn into a CBDC one day if we continue on our current path. River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Follpw Bitcoin Mechanic on Twitter. Check out Ocean . Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Luke Dashjr - Is Bitcoin In A Civil War? 1:10:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Luke Dashjr to discuss the current state of bitcoin mining, the ingenious nature of the latest spam wave attacks and if there’s an existential threat to bitcoin right now. Luke Dashjr is a Bitcoin Core developer and the founder of Ocean mining pool. He has made over 200 contributions to Bitcoin Core, and maintains the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals section on GitHub River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Follpw Luke Dashjr on Twitter. Check out Ocean . Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Cedric Youngelman - Fiat Accountant By Day, Bitcoin Podcaster By Night 1:32:53
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, I sit down with Daniel Prince on his Once Bitten podcast. I haven't done many like this so I'd love to hear your feedback. River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Follow Daniel Prince on Twitter. Follow the Once Bitten podcast on the Fountain App. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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In this episode, Cedric sits down with Joe Burnett to talk about why bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs and how it's the only asset that can stop the free market from melting your wealth . Joe Burnett is Senior Product Marketing Manager at Unchained , the Official US Collaborative Custody Partner of Bitcoin Magazine . Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric https://unchained.com/go/your-wealth-is-melting Affiliates: Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Joe Burnett on Twitter. Read Joe's piece here: Your Wealth Is Melting - Why bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs — the only asset that can stop the free market from melting your wealth. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Paul Tarantino - The Last Currency Standing 2:02:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with Paul Tarantino to talk about fiscal dominance, the return of zero interest bank reserve requirements, key drivers of hyperbitcoinization and why Bitcoin will be the last currency standing. Paul Tarantino is the Director of Business Development at Byte Federal , the 7th largest Bitcoin ATM operator and manufacturer on the planet. He is a founding member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, Bitcoin Speaker and Educator, and Investor. Paul also assists Bitcoin companies looking to set up international operations in South and Central America in association with Carlos Miguel Rivas of El Salvador. His passions include his Family, Hard Money, Real Food, Tough Love, and Fly Fishing. Fed whitepaper by Charles W. Calomiris dicsussed: Fiscal Dominance and the Return of Zero-Interest Bank Reserve Requirements Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for a discount off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Paul Tarantino on Twitter. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Mark Goodwin - Tokenized, Inc: BlackRock's Plan to Own the Fractionalized World 2:12:14
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with Mark Goodwin to talk about why we shouldn’t trust BlackRock, their plan to ETF everything and then tokenize the world on a universal ledger. Mark Goodwin holds bitcoin and is the Editor in Chief at Bitcoin Magazine . Mark is the author of The Bitcoin-Dollar: An Economic Monomyth and the producer of the living room. He also co-wrote several notable pieces with Whitney Webb including their piece T OKENIZED, INC: BLACKROCK'S PLAN TO OWN THE FRACTIONALIZED WORLD which Mark and I discuss in this rip. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Mark Goodwin on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Lawrence Lepard - It's Still Just Math 1:49:28
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode, Cedric sits down with Lawrence Lepard , to catch up on the state of the economy in 2024, where we are with the ETFs and Bitcoin. Larry Lepard first purchased BTC in 2013. Partner of Fund focusing on "sound money". Partner of Bitcoin Opportunity Fund . Outspoken advocate for sound money and ending The Federal Reserve and the Keynsian driven lie. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Larry on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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In this episode, Cedric engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Hart , the world's oldest competing breakdancer. Together, they delve into a wide range of fascinating topics, including wokeism, counter-culture, social media, bitcoin, the importance of success skills not taught in schools, and the power of challenging the prevailing narrative. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that will leave you inspired and questioning the status quo. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Ben Hart on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Fred Krueger - All You Have To Do Is Not Sell Your Bitcoin 1:28:43
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode Cedric sits down with Stanford math Ph.D., former Wall Street prop trader, and tech startup guru Fred Krueger to discuss Bitcoin ETFs, Wall Street's understanding of Bitcoin and how nothing is priced in yet. Fred is a bitcoin investor and has been a major voice discussing the magnitude, drivers and flows behind the new Bitcoin ETFs. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Fred Krueger on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Bitcoin Enables a Second Renaissance with Smeet Bhatt 1:37:42
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this episode Cedric sits down with Smeet Bhatt the CEO and co-founder of Theya to discuss counterparty risk, simplifying bitcoin multisig, Bitcoin accelerationism and how Bitcoin enables a Second Renaissance. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow on Smeet Bhatt Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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1 Tom Luongo - The Counter Revolution: Comfortable Wolves, Nuts and Sluts 2:29:27
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIn this rip with Tom Luongo we dive deep into his thesis on the great demoralization, the great acceleration, the counter revolution, the comfortable wolves, fainting goats, the nuts and the sluts. Tom Luongo is a Former Research Chemist, Amateur Farmer, Anarcho-Libertarian and Obstreperous Austrian Economist whose work can be found on sites like Zerohedge, Lewrockwell.com, Bitcoin Magazine and Newsmax Media. Tom is the Owner of the Gold Goats and Guns blog and publisher of the Gold Goats ‘n Guns Newsletter in which he attempts to connect the false narratives of geopolitics to viable long-term investment theses. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River . Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar . Follow Tom Luongo on Twitter: Check out https://tomluongo.me/ Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!…
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