Stephan Livera Podcast Bitcoin's Sovereignty Paradox for UHNW Bitcoiners with Matt McClintock | SLP699
Oct 30, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Matt McClintock, founder of Bespoke Group and a wealth strategy expert for high-net-worth Bitcoiners, dives into the intricacies of wealth management intertwined with Bitcoin. He introduces the concept of the Sovereignty Paradox, emphasizing that sovereignty is a spectrum. Topics include the importance of preparing the next generation for wealth, the role of philanthropy, and the risks of custodianship. Matt also highlights the significance of diversification and evolving strategies in this new financial landscape.
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Sovereignty Is A Spectrum
- Sovereignty is a spectrum rather than a binary choice between holding keys or not.
- Matt McClintock argues wealth, taxes, liability and inheritance change how sovereignty should be structured.
Excess Wealth Drives Purposeful Philanthropy
- Ultra-high-net-worth clients often have more wealth than they want to consume and seek purposeful uses for excess wealth.
- Matt suggests structured philanthropy and educating charities as alternatives to leaving wealth to heirs or taxes.
Prepare The Next Generation Early
- Engage and educate the next generation early with age-appropriate financial experiments and philanthropy exercises.
- Bring children into family conversations to teach values, stewardship, and low time preference.