The "What is Money?" Show

Exploring the monetary history of Nigeria, living through currency devaluation, societal moral decay and inflation, Austrian economics vs Keynesian, challenges of living in Nigeria, Excessive Willingness to Comply, and potential hope on the horizon.

Dennis Porter discusses Bitcoin adoption in the US, tension at the Texas border, Cannabis strategy, the timeline of crisis for Bitcoin, and the absolute power of money printing. Also explores the digital bill of rights for Bitcoin users and the importance of state support for Bitcoin.

Devon Eriksen discusses writing process, nature of money, private property rights, flaws of socialism. Topics include Bitcoin, labor theory of value, Nietzschean will to power, fiat money deception, Bitcoin consensus protocol, decentralized planning superiority.

Perianne Boring, Founder and CEO of The Chamber of Digital Commerce, discusses the importance of communicating with political leaders about Bitcoin, Elizabeth Warren's attempt to stop Bitcoin, and how the Bitcoin community can fight against misinformation and miscommunication.

Brian Estes, CIO of Off The Chain Capital and Lead Executive Producer of the God Bless Bitcoin documentary, discusses the negative impact of money printing, slavery of taxation, Bitcoin adoption curve, and why Bitcoin is the currency of peace.

Explore the nature and value of money in the age of cryptocurrency. Delve into the philosophical nature of money and its subjective value. Understand the hidden nature of money and its potential economic consequences. Discuss money as time, central bank's impact on savings, and the limitations of the Federal Reserve. Explore the importance of honesty and truth in price setting and how Bitcoin can promote prosperity. Discover the concept of money as energy and the role of Bitcoin in preserving value.

Samson Mow, an entrepreneur and Bitcoin Strategist, discusses nation-state Bitcoin adoption, effective Bitcoin wallet principles, Bitcoin ETFs, and his views on fiat world. They explore Bitcoin adoption in the global south, transitioning from stablecoins to Bitcoin, and the design of user-friendly wallets. They also touch on the potential structure and layers of Bitcoin, trustlessness and scalability in Bitcoin protocols, and why Bitcoin is not a Ponzi scheme.

Guest Mike Hobart, Army aviation veteran, marketing communications manager, and writer, discusses topics such as psychological and economic depression, the broken messaging system, the importance of stoicism and discipline, and the connection between gold, war, and the global banking system.

Joana Cotar, a German politician and member of the German Parliament, talks about the Bitcoin initiative in the German Parliament, proposed Bitcoin regulations, the dangers of the Digital Euro, and the current problems in Germany. The speakers discuss misconceptions about Bitcoin, the impact of regulations on mass adoption, and the need for education and public pressure. They also explore the dilemma of nuclear power, economic challenges in Germany, and the importance of individual freedom and free markets.

Stephan Kinsella, an intellectual property lawyer and author, discusses the concept of self-ownership, classification of rights, significance of contracts, and state monopoly. They explore the nuances of intellectual property rights, the right to exclude, and finding objective link to prevent conflict. The podcast also touches on the non-aggression axiom, the right to self-ownership, and the rules of ownership.