What if money could make you freer instead of more dependent? Matt McClintock joins the pod to dive into Bitcoin’s evolution from digital experiment to geopolitical force - a technology challenging governments, redefining sovereignty, and reshaping how value moves across the world. Matt and Jacob explore what “freedom money” really means, why personal sovereignty now collides with state power, and how the struggle between fiat and crypto reveals the future of economics, trust, and control in a multipolar world.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction and Podcast Overview

(00:20) - Addressing Listener Concerns

(02:08) - Engaging with the Community

(02:49) - Welcoming Back Matt McClintock

(03:44) - Bitcoin: A Journey of Discovery

(05:53) - Understanding Bitcoin's Evolution

(09:41) - Bitcoin's Global Significance

(12:59) - Bitcoin's Unique Characteristics

(24:28) - Bitcoin as Freedom Money

(29:23) - Bitcoin and Economic Freedom

(29:56) - Bitcoin's Role in Oppressive Regimes

(30:45) - Government Reactions to Bitcoin

(32:35) - Personal Security and Bitcoin

(34:45) - Bitcoin and Legal Concerns

(44:40) - Bitcoin's Sovereignty and Legal Framework

(55:30) - Bitcoin's Unique Position in the Financial World

(01:00:34) - The Future of Bitcoin and Fiat

(01:01:38) - Closing Thoughts and Reflections

Referenced in the Show:

Link to White Paper: https://bespokegroup.io/sovereigntyparadox/

Link to Matt’s Substack: https://mattmcclintock.substack.com/

Jacob Shapiro Site: jacobshapiro.com

Jacob Shapiro LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-l-s-a9337416

Jacob Twitter: x.com/JacobShap

Jacob Shapiro Substack: jashap.substack.com/subscribe

The Jacob Shapiro Show is produced and edited by Audiographies LLC. More information at audiographies.com

Jacob Shapiro is a speaker, consultant, author, and researcher covering global politics and affairs, economics, markets, technology, history, and culture. He speaks to audiences of all sizes around the world, helps global multinationals make strategic decisions about political risks and opportunities, and works directly with investors to grow and protect their assets in today’s volatile global environment. His insights help audiences across industries like finance, agriculture, and energy make sense of the world.

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