Bitcoin for Millennials

$1M Bitcoin & AI Dominance: Coming Sooner Than You Think | Marc van der Chijs | BFM196

Oct 13, 2025
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Marc van der Chijs
In a captivating discussion, Marc van der Chijs, a Dutch tech entrepreneur behind Hut 8 and Tudou's sale to Alibaba, shares insightful perspectives on Bitcoin and AI. He delves into how small investments can build conviction and explains why Bitcoin's hard forks have proven its resilience. Marc emphasizes Bitcoin as a digital reserve asset while contrasting it with gold through its portability and custody benefits. He also explores the necessity of crypto for AI payments and warns about fiat risks, urging preparation for potential financial upheavals.
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INSIGHT

Curiosity Builds Conviction

  • Curiosity drove Marc van der Chijs from retirement into Bitcoin and long-term investing.
  • He built conviction by starting small, researching, and adding positions as evidence accumulated.
ADVICE

Begin Small And Add On Conviction

  • Start small with speculative positions to force research and build conviction over time.
  • Add to positions as evidence confirms your thesis instead of betting everything upfront.
INSIGHT

Hard Fork Was A De-Risking Event

  • The 2017 hard fork demonstrated Bitcoin's anti-fragility and survival through deep conflict.
  • That moment de-risked Bitcoin enough for Marc to take a much larger position.
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