

State of Bitcoin with Brandon Keys
Green Candle Investments
I bring viewers easy-to-digest information about investing, both in traditional equities and in Bitcoin. Tune in every Monday for new Macro Insights podcasts and Friday for new State of Bitcoin podcasts, offering deep dives into current developments, emerging trends, and expert analyses. Stay connected with us on Twitter and Instagram @GreenCandleit for real-time updates, and engage with host, Brandon, at @bkeys1010 on Twitter. Don't miss out – share, subscribe, and actively participate in the conversation! Spread the word about our podcast!
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Sep 29, 2023 • 56min
Ryan Macleod on how Nuclear is the Future - State of Bitcoin Ep. 94
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com
BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Marty Bent! We talk the potential of World War III and much more!
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Sep 22, 2023 • 58min
Marty Bent on the potential of World War III - State of Bitcoin Ep. 93
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BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Marty Bent! We talk the potential of World War III and much more!
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Sep 15, 2023 • 51min
Neil Jacobs on the Battle of the Bitcoin Bear Market - State of Bitcoin Ep. 92
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BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Neil Jacobs! We talk the bear market and much more so tune in for an action packed episode!
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Sep 8, 2023 • 50min
Dennis Porter on Orange Pilling the US Government and Global Adoption - State of Bitcoin Ep. 91
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com
BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Dennis Porter! We discuss everything from orange pilling the US government from the state to national level to Bitcoin adoption globally. Tune in for another action packed episode.
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Sep 1, 2023 • 55min
Caitlin Long Reveals How She Was Attacked in Operation Chokepoint 2.0 - State of Bitcoin Ep. 90
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com
BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Caitlin Long, founder of Custodia Bank! Why was Caitlin Long unfairly denied a banking license by the Federal reserve? Was it because of Bitcoin or because she wanted a fully reserved bank? Is The Federal Reserve currently attacking Bitcoin businesses and is Operation chokepoint 2.0 only going to get worse from here? We’re going to discuss all of this and more in todays exclusive interview with banking INSIDER, Caitlin Long. Tune in for another ACTION PACKED episode!
banking #custodiabank #bitcoin
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Aug 25, 2023 • 2h 11min
Start Up Day Mega Episode with Parker Lewis, Will Cole, Derek Smith, Bolt 12 Prisms, DIBA, Kardashev BTC, & Customer Deposit Registry - State of Bitcoin Ep. 89
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com
BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Parker Lewis, Will Cole, Derek Smith, Damian of Bolt 12 Prisms, Hunter Beats of DIBA, Arturo, Max, & Santiago of Kardashev BTC, and Simon Smith of Customer Deposit Registry. This is an action packed episode from Start Up Day at Pleb Lab!
startupday #startup #startups
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Aug 18, 2023 • 55min
Driving through a Bear Market with Bitcoin Racing - State of Bitcoin Ep. 88
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com ATTENTION ATTENTION! I'll be at Bit Block Boom which is Bitcoin and Bitcoin only conference in the Bitcoin mecca of Austin, Texas. It is one of the best Bitcoin only conferences with no shit-coinery of any kind. This year has great speakers like Preston Pysh, Parker Lewis, Matt Odell, Marty Bent, the list goes on! Get yourself a ticket to join the fun and use promo code greencandle for 10% off your entire order! https://bitblockboom.com/ BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Charles and Jason of the Bitcoin Racing Team! We'll talk about everything around the bear market, how the racing circuit is going, and how the plebs can support! Tune in for another action packed episode. #indycar #racing #nascar LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE THIS PODCAST Follow Bitcoin Racing on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoin_racingCheck out Bitcoin Racing: bitcoinracing.co Follow me on Twitter @greencandleit https://twitter.com/Greencandleit Subscribe to my newsletter: https://greencandleinvestments.substack.com Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvC14iR8V7MedS7ArKHNCA

Aug 11, 2023 • 1h 43min
Grassroots Bitcoin Adoption with Fabio - State of Bitcoin Ep. 87
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com ATTENTION ATTENTION! I'll be at Bit Block Boom which is Bitcoin and Bitcoin only conference in the Bitcoin mecca of Austin, Texas. It is one of the best Bitcoin only conferences with no shit-coinery of any kind. This year has great speakers like Preston Pysh, Parker Lewis, Matt Odell, Marty Bent, the list goes on! Get yourself a ticket to join the fun and use promo code greencandle for 10% off your entire order! https://bitblockboom.com/ BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Fabio who is one of the leaders of Bitcoin Bay in Tampa. We talk grassroots adoption and everything surrounding the Bitcoin space. Tune in for another action packed episode! #macroeconomics #grassrootsadoption #meetup LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE THIS PODCAST Follow Bitcoin Bay on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitcoinbaytpa Follow me on Twitter @greencandleit https://twitter.com/Greencandleit Subscribe to my newsletter: https://greencandleinvestments.substack.com Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvC14iR8V7MedS7ArKHNCA

Aug 4, 2023 • 58min
Breaking Barriers: Boomers' Impact on Bitcoin Adoption with Gary Leland - State of Bitcoin Ep. 86
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com ATTENTION ATTENTION! I'll be at Bit Block Boom which is Bitcoin and Bitcoin only conference in the Bitcoin mecca of Austin, Texas. It is one of the best Bitcoin only conferences with no shit-coinery of any kind. This year has great speakers like Preston Pysh, Parker Lewis, Matt Odell, Marty Bent, the list goes on! Get yourself a ticket to join the fun and use promo code greencandle for 10% off your entire order! https://bitblockboom.com/ #bitcoinconference #boomer #bitblockboom BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Gary Leland the founder and organizer of Bit Block Boom, the pure Bitcoin conference located in Austin, Texas! Gary is a Bitcoin boomer and we discuss his Bitcoin journey, why he started Bit Block Boom, the current state of Bitcoin and much more! Tune in for another action packed episode. LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE THIS PODCAST Follow Gary on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryLeland Follow Bit Block Boom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bitblockboom Check out Bit Block Boom: http://BitBlockBoom.com Follow me on Twitter @greencandleit https://twitter.com/Greencandleit Subscribe to my newsletter: https://greencandleinvestments.substack.com Subscribe to my YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdvC14iR8V7MedS7ArKHNCA

Jul 28, 2023 • 49min
Empowering Mankind through the Lightning Network with Ivan of Breez - State of Bitcoin Ep. 85
Please Like, Share, and Subscribe to my channel! Pleb Lab down in Austin, Texas! Pleb Lab is a hacker space that has some of the brightest minds in Bitcoin show up daily and they want YOU to be apart of it. Even if you're not in Austin you can go to pleblab.com and purchase a Nomad pass which will give you access to all internal communications with access to everyone inside and associated with Pleb Lab, private events, and access to the space whenever you're in Austin! Sign up for a Nomad pass and network with some of the best in the biz. Check it out at pleblab.com ATTENTION ATTENTION! I'll be at Bit Block Boom which is Bitcoin and Bitcoin only conference in the Bitcoin mecca of Austin, Texas. It is one of the best Bitcoin only conferences with no shit-coinery of any kind. This year has great speakers like Preston Pysh, Parker Lewis, Matt Odell, Marty Bent, the list goes on! Get yourself a ticket to join the fun and use promo code greencandle for 10% off your entire order! https://bitblockboom.com/ #valueforvalue #peertopeer #lightningnetwork BING BONG! In this episode I am joined by Ivan Makedonski Chief of Staff at Breez. Breez is an interface of the lightning economy which utilizes the Lightning Network to allow creators to get sats streamed, point of sale terminals to accept Bitcoin, and much more in the peer to peer space. Ivan and I discuss the development of the Lightning Network, value for value, peer to peer, and more! LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE THIS PODCAST Follow Ivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nackoo2000
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