In this episode, we sit down with Junseth, a long-time bitcoiner and co-host of the legendary Bitcoin Uncensored podcast. Junseth shares how he got started in bitcoin, his views on the evolution of the bitcoin community, and his take on the cycles of bitcoin podcasts and companies. He provides insights into the rise of social engineering scams, his experience confronting phishing attackers, and the mentality behind young scammers. We also discuss the challenges of self-custody, the risks of bitcoin centralization, and the potential implications of a national bitcoin reserve. Junseth offers a unique perspective on the future of bitcoin, libertarian ideals, and the lessons learned from his years in the space.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 – Introduction
00:01:06 – How Junseth got involved in bitcoin
00:04:42 – Libertarianism and bitcoin's evolution
00:09:04 – Background of Junseth’s scammer calls
00:15:21 – Why young scammers do what they do
00:17:16 – Protecting yourself from phishing scams
00:24:45 – Self-custody
00:31:02 – Evolution of bitcoin podcasts
00:36:22 – Michael Saylor’s infinite money glitch
00:42:30 – Current bitcoin cycle and price movements
00:46:46 – Reflections on bitcoin's rapid adoption
00:51:16 – Bitcoin strategic reserve: pros and cons
00:54:14 – Unique perspectives and risks to bitcoin
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