The Bitcoin Way Podcast

When Fiat Dies… And Bitcoin Takes Over! | Bitcoin Banter

Jan 14, 2026
The discussion kicks off with Bitcoin's rise in Iran amid fiat collapse. There's a fascinating look at BTQ Technologies and its Bitcoin Quantum testnet amidst quantum computing fears. The hosts explore a jaw-dropping $53 million per Bitcoin prediction and tackle the housing affordability crisis, urging savings in Bitcoin. Politics heat up with Trump's 0% income tax claim, while rumors swirl around Venezuela's massive Bitcoin stash. They analyze gold and silver's surge, and even spot Satoshi in pop culture during the Golden Globes!
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ANECDOTE

Bitcoin Adoption In Failed Fiat States

  • Tony compares Iran's shift to Bitcoin to Lebanon's crisis and says locals responded instinctively and intelligently.
  • He warns this Bitcoin reaction will appear in every city when fiat collapses and people need a non-confiscatable store of value.
INSIGHT

Quantum Risk Is Manageable, Not Imminent

  • BTQ's Bitcoin Quantum testnet demonstrates active, practical work on quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrades.
  • Speakers conclude quantum threats are distant and solvable by the community before they become existential.
ADVICE

Stack Sats And Learn Self-Custody

  • Greer and Tony urge listeners to accumulate Bitcoin and learn self-custody rather than treat it as a trade.
  • They recommend stacking sats now and preparing for long-term wealth preservation rather than short-term speculation.
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