25: Ben Perrin ON: Building The World We Want To See

Step into the future of finance with Ben Perrin on The Block Reward, where host Scott Dedels uncovers the essentials of Bitcoin for newcomers. In this episode, Ben shares his expertise, developed from years of creating accessible Bitcoin content on his successful YouTube channel. As a renowned Canadian Bitcoin educator, he offers straightforward strategies for beginners to navigate the Bitcoin ecosystem with confidence. This episode provides a clear, engaging conversation filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to understand and participate in the world of Bitcoin. Tune in to discover how you can secure your financial future with Bitcoin knowledge.

Ben is the host of BTC Sessions and has been educating people in the realm of using/securing Bitcoin since 2016. His YouTube channel has amassed over 9.2 million views, and in between making tutorials, Ben regularly travels the globe speaking at conferences, running workshops, and educating political dissidents on how to use BTC as a tool for human rights.

Topics Discussed:

• Organizing Bitcoin-based Saturday SAT Market
• Education for Bitcoin beginners
• Bitcoin in compensation and benefits
• Bitcoin's role in future finances
• Fiat currency devaluation and inflation issues

Timestamps:

09:51 Transition from technical understanding to helping people understand the "why" in videos.

14:20 Bitcoin's relevance grew as concern for the devaluation of money increased.

20:54 Power over money presents an inherent moral problem.

30:33 TikTok videos inspire education on economic issues and inflation's impact on wages.

32:51 The perceived view that a volatile currency is necessary.

37:12 Bitcoin tutorial recommendations.

39:50 Bitcoin layers facilitate smaller, secure transactions.

45:53 Screen numbers versus real-life impact.

53:02 Bitcoin meetups encourage grassroots cooperation and innovation.

56:12 Step-by-step guide for obtaining and using Bitcoin.

Episode Resources:

BTS Sessions | Youtube

BTS Sessions | X (Formerly Twitter)

Coldcard Bitcoin Hardware Wallet | Youtube