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Mentor Sessions Ep.013: Katie from Citizen X on Bitcoin, Second Passports, and Outmanoeuvring the State
Buckle up for a high-stakes dive into the world of Bitcoin and sovereignty with Katie from Citizen X. A former Russian who fled escaped hyperinflation, Katie now arms Bitcoiners with the ultimate Plan B: second passports and residencies. She peels back the curtain on government overreach—think unrealized gains taxes, Bitcoin seizures, and creeping authoritarianism—and shows how the U.S., Canada, and UK are tightening the noose. From El Salvador’s Bitcoin citizenship hack to Portugal’s HODLer-friendly residency, this episode is your roadmap to protecting your stack and reclaiming your freedom. Want to know how Bitcoiners can stay one step ahead of the system? Hit play—this one’s a game-changer.
Chapters
• 00:00:00:00 - Introduction
• 00:01:25:04 - Katie’s Flight from Russia
From hyperinflation to athletic scholarships, Katie shares her escape from Russia to the U.S.
• 00:05:13:18 - Flag Theory 101
Katie breaks down jurisdictional arbitrage—why Bitcoiners should stack passports like sats (start with Sovereign Individual).
• 00:06:22:10 - Plan B Passport Joins Citizen X
How Katie’s Plan B Passport merged with Citizen X to turbocharge options for Bitcoiners.
• 00:12:37:01 - What Makes a Passport Strong?
Visa-free travel, taxes, and extradition—Katie unpacks what “strong” really means for Bitcoiners.
• 00:16:15:16 - Privacy Havens: Where to Go
Switzerland, Turkey, El Salvador—Katie reveals top spots for privacy and dodging Five Eyes data traps.
• 00:19:04:02 - Why Bitcoiners Are Ditching Canada & UK
Censorship, civil unrest, and hostile policies—Katie explains the exodus from these jurisdictions.
• 00:30:08:14 - El Salvador: Bitcoin Citizenship Frontier
Zero Bitcoin tax and citizenship for ~10 BTC—Katie dives into El Salvador’s HODLer paradise.
• 00:35:01:01 - Portugal: Residency Without Selling Sats
Invest in a Bitcoin-friendly fund for Portuguese residency—Katie’s pro tip for families and HODLers.
• 00:40:08:05 - Family vs. Solo Bitcoiners
Antigua for families, Latin America for solo HODLers—Katie’s tailored relocation picks.
• 00:42:44:09 - Extradition: How Safe Are You?
Katie on state power: if they want you bad enough, they’ll get you—here’s how to lower the odds.
• 00:45:14:12 - Katie’s Bitcoin Origin Story
Hyperinflation, bank freezes, and Mastering Bitcoin—Katie’s path to Bitcoin enlightenment.
About Katie
Katie, ex-founder of Plan B Passport and now CMO at Citizen X
• Website: Citizen X
• Twitter: @PlanBPassport
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