Simply Bitcoin PAY ATTENTION: Did This $11T GIANT Plan EVERYTHING?! | EP 1338
Sep 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Rockstar Dev, a leading Bitcoin developer known for BTC Pay Server, dives into the hot topics of institutional strategies affecting Bitcoin prices and the rise of self-custody tools. He uncovers concerns about price suppression by large entities and shares insights on the Samrock protocol designed to enhance user-friendly self-custody payments. The conversation highlights the importance of protecting personal finance amid biometic risks and government control, while emphasizing the need for open protocols and the Bitcoin ethos of 'rules not rulers'.
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Stop Living By Short-Term Price Moves
- Don't anchor your life or emotions to short-term Bitcoin price movement.
- Focus on building, using Bitcoin, and long-term custody instead of chasing quarters.
Vietnam Bank Account Purge Example
- Vietnam closed or deleted over 86 million bank accounts during a biometric verification sweep.
- Locals and foreigners faced in-person verification demands and risks of losing access to funds.
Centralization Enables Coercion
- Centralized money systems enable arbitrary freezes, forfeiture, and erosion of rights.
- Rockstar and hosts argue Bitcoin provides an escape from state-controlled monetary coercion.
