Phil Geiger

Jeff Vandrew, Head of Legal at Unchained Capital, and Phil Geiger, a leader in client services, dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin inheritance and retirement planning. They discuss the surge in self-custody interest post-FTX collapse, the importance of legal title in inheritance, and the differences between probate and non-probate assets. Additionally, they highlight common mistakes in estate planning and emphasize secure methods for managing digital assets, like multi-signature technology and strategic IRA structures.

Phil Geiger, VP of Marketing at Unchained and a close friend of the host, dives deep into the evolving Bitcoin landscape. They discuss the critical role of self-custody, particularly through their unique self-custody IRA product. The conversation touches on the implications of KYC regulations and the innovative new Donor Advised Fund that simplifies charitable contributions in Bitcoin. Phil also shares insights about Nostr, emphasizing the dynamics of social media in the Bitcoin community.

In this Bitcoin Talk episode, Phil Geiger, VP of Product Marketing at Unchained, discusses various topics including the shift to Bitcoin as a savings technology, the flaw in fiat currency economics, Bitcoin's fixed supply, the implications of halvings, the use of Bitcoin as a political weapon, Bitcoin mining, and the potential benefits of Bitcoin mining for the energy industry in Texas.