The Bitcoin Matrix Bram Kanstein - The Biggest Technological Battle Ever
Oct 21, 2025
Bram Kanstein, host of the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast and enthusiastic expert on Bitcoin, dives deep into the principles of monetary philosophy and generational perspectives. He explores the clash between cypherpunk ideals and Wall Street, the future of the digital euro, and how AI might actually support Bitcoin mining. Bram discusses how this technology can redefine financial decisions for millennials, emphasizing its role in reframing time preference and personal agency. He passionately argues that Bitcoin isn’t just a currency but a potential economic standard.
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From Napster Mixtapes To Finding Bitcoin
- Bram started as an internet tinkerer, selling mixtapes and experimenting with Napster-era file sharing.
- He discovered Bitcoin in 2014 via an explainer video and instantly saw it as "money for the internet."
Trading, Losing, Then Learning About Money
- Bram day traded briefly, sold his early holdings at $4,000, and later dove into other crypto experiments like ICOs and NFTs.
- A bank colleague's explanation of fractional-reserve banking pushed him to study money deeply and return to Bitcoin.
Be A Contributor, Not A Lurker
- Stop lurking and contribute: record, create, and share work that spreads Bitcoin's ideas to peers.
- Study money, then act: understanding fiat motivates meaningful adoption and advocacy.
