Hosting Bitcoin Sovereignty Begins Within | Daniel Batten
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May 22, 2025 
Daniel Batten, an environmentalist and venture capitalist, discusses how meditation initiated his journey into Bitcoin. He emphasizes the importance of emotional freedom over asset freedom, revealing Bitcoin's potential to aid refugees and those in oppressive regimes. He challenges the notion of being a 'Bitcoin expert' and advocates for community-based approaches to personal growth. Batten also highlights Bitcoin’s future in becoming carbon negative, linking financial independence with mental sovereignty to inspire purpose-driven living.
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Freedom of Mind Over Assets
- Freedom of mind is essential beyond owning assets like Bitcoin.
- Emotional equilibrium defines true freedom more than external possessions.
Meditation Opened Daniel's Mind
- Daniel was initially skeptical of meditation but experienced profound out-of-body bliss the first time.
- This unexpected experience changed his openness to counterintuitive truths like Bitcoin's value.
Bitcoin's Vital Social Impact
- Bitcoin's social benefits are most evident to those under oppressive regimes.
- Daniel now explores how Bitcoin empowers refugees and those suffering from inflation or oppression.
