Money is Nothing but Network (Part 2/2) - Brandon Quittem - DemystifySci #387

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Dec 13, 2025

Brandon Quittem, a Bitcoin advocate and mycology enthusiast, explores the striking parallels between decentralized finance and mycelial networks. He discusses how Bitcoin can empower those in economically fragmented regions and emphasizes the importance of self-custody. Brandon also highlights Bitcoin's unique qualities, contrasting it with volatile altcoins, and delves into the ecological analogies of decentralized trust. Lastly, he forecasts the positive social impacts Bitcoin may have on communities and capital allocation.

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Get Off Zero And Automate Buys

Buy some Bitcoin to get off zero and only self-custody when the amount justifies the effort.
Use recurring purchases (dollar-cost averaging) to avoid emotional market timing.

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Don't Trust Exchanges With Large Holdings

Avoid leaving meaningful Bitcoin on exchanges because exchanges get hacked or rehypothecate funds.
Use multisig or collaborative custody to balance security and convenience.

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Self-Custody Only With Proper Backups

Only self-custody when you value the holdings enough to manage private keys securely.
Distribute backups and never keep all keys in one place.

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