The Bitcoin Standard Podcast

Entrepreneur Arnaud Bertrand challenges Western misconceptions about China, discussing its social credit system, foreign policy, Uyghur situation, and contrasting it with US policies. Topics include geopolitics, human rights, re-education camps, population movements, and media portrayal.

Philippe Bekhazi, CEO of XBTO, discusses their unique denominated Bitcoin fund, diversifying funds for high net worth individuals, exploring blockchain potential, effects of fixed money supply on interest rates, lending dynamics in a Bitcoin economy, and future of banking in Bitcoin world.

US Congressman Thomas Massie joins Saifedean to discuss The Bitcoin Standard, Austrian economics, American politics, AIPAC, the importance of Bitcoin reserves, challenges in global affairs, and potential future implications of water trading as a global currency.

Independent journalist Dan Cohen discusses his experiences in Palestine, revealing inequalities and racism in the West Bank. He sheds light on Israeli settlements in Hebron, debunks misconceptions about Palestinian history, and explores the intersections of Zionism and Judaism. The podcast delves into media propaganda, military actions in Gaza, and the consequences of beliefs in the conflict, offering insights into the complex humanitarian ramifications.

Obi Nwosu discusses Fedimints, a decentralized digital currency system interoperable with Lightning Network. The podcast explores the history of e-cash, challenges of centralized digital currencies, and the innovative concept of federated mints. It also touches on the evolution of e-cash with Bitcoin integration, trust in Bitcoin transactions, scalability solutions, and a community-based approach to Bitcoin key backup.

Explore the connection between civilization and economics, emphasizing the importance of private property rights for economic development. Learn about the role of division of labor in modern civilization and the impact of capitalism on society. Discover Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to fiat central banking and its potential to save human civilization from corrupt monetary systems.

Saifedean interviews his brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on problems of modern fiat medicine, diet, heart disease, statins, Niacin, and seed oils. They discuss the historical links between fiat money and healthcare, the influence of pharmaceutical companies on medical decision-making, and the potential impact of Bitcoin on transforming the healthcare industry towards better patient-focused care.

Cryptocurrency expert Saifedean discusses the evolution of money and Bitcoin's rise, surprises in writing The Bitcoin Standard, understanding Bitcoin's difficulty adjustment, strategic approach to Bitcoin cash balance, transitioning to a Bitcoin standard, and Bitcoin activities in El Salvador.

Saifedean, economist and author, discusses the success of central banking from an Austrian school economist perspective. The podcast explores the efficiency of central banking as a monopoly and advocates for Bitcoin as a solution in the economic landscape. Topics include property rights, productivity, GDP, purchasing power, devaluation, and the future of money.

Author Brian De Mint discusses building a Bitcoin economy in his book 'Parallel'. Topics include Orange Pill app for community connections, Safe House Publishing, Bitcoin's impact on time preference and economy, and digital fiat currency risks.