THE Bitcoin Podcast BITCOIN: WHAT THE F**K ELSE DO YOU NEED? | George Bodine
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Sep 23, 2025 George Bodine, an artist and ex-Navy fighter pilot turned Bitcoin maximalist, delivers a passionate call for self-custody and financial sovereignty. He emphasizes the importance of holding Bitcoin personally to safeguard wealth and why it’s critical in the face of an unstable fiat system. The conversation dives into investment strategies, contrasting dollar-cost averaging with smash buying, and explores the risks associated with Bitcoin treasury companies. George also debates Bitcoin's superiority over gold and the necessity of running nodes for network health.
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Become A Sovereign With Self-Custody
- Memorize your seed phrase and move Bitcoin off exchanges into self-custody cold storage.
- Self-custody lets you cross borders with your wealth intact and avoids seizure and regulatory capture.
Prague Conference Changed His Perspective
- George attended BDC Prague and felt transformed by the Bitcoin-only environment.
- He hired a Swedish model there and is turning photos into paintings inspired by the trip.
Match Buying Strategy To Your Conviction
- Choose buying cadence based on conviction: DCA if you need psychological insurance, smash-buy if fully convicted.
- Avoid trading, margin and try to HODL long-term to maximise returns.
