Store of Bitcoin - Bitcoin as Store of Value

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Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 3min

Ep. 36 - Rational Root |On-chain data is crucial for understanding Bitcoin's market cycles

In this conversation, the hosts and Rational Root, well known On-Chain Analyst, explore the intricacies of Bitcoin's market cycles, on-chain data analysis, and the impact of institutional demand and ETFs on retail participation. They discuss key metrics for understanding market trends, the behavior of HODLers, and the psychological aspects of market hype. The conversation also delves into the comparative analysis of Bitcoin and gold, and concludes with future price predictions and the overall outlook for Bitcoin in the coming months.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, the new open-source & self-custody wallet utilizing time-delays and multisignature to offset physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman⁠⁠⁠
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Sep 29, 2025 • 1h 7min

Ep. 37 - Vijay Boyapati | Before store of value, then medium of exchange.

In this episode Vijay Boyapati discusses the evolution of Bitcoin, emphasizing its role as a store of value before becoming a medium of exchange. He reflects on the current state of Bitcoin adoption, the impact of regulatory frameworks, and the importance of organic demand from consumers. The conversation also touches on the psychological barriers to retail adoption, the financialization of Bitcoin through corporate treasury strategies, and the potential future price movements of Bitcoin. Boyapati advocates for patience in the adoption process and cautions against conspiracy theories surrounding Bitcoin's price stagnation, attributing it instead to the natural transfer of supply from long-term holders to new investors.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman⁠⁠⁠
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Sep 15, 2025 • 52min

Ep. 35 - Nik Bhatia | The transition to the Bitcoin Age

Nik Bhatia, author and researcher focused on Bitcoin and monetary history, discusses the evolution of monetary systems and Bitcoin's role as non-counterparty money. He explores how Bitcoin represents a new monetary epoch and the challenges institutions face in questioning traditional money. Bhatia analyzes the relationship between fixed income and Bitcoin, and the influence of inflation on market dynamics. He also addresses Bitcoin's value during economic crises and potential parallels to past speculative cycles, offering insights on its adoption curve.
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Sep 8, 2025 • 1h 25min

Ep. 34 - Seb Bunney | The Three P's and Three C's: A Paradigm Shift

In this conversation, Seb Bunney discusses the transformative potential of Bitcoin, contrasting it with traditional financial systems. He introduces the concepts of the three P's (prestige, power, possessions) and the three C's (connections, contributions, challenges), emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from external validation to internal fulfillment. The discussion explores the role of education in understanding Bitcoin, the psychological impacts of money, and the necessity of self-custody. Bagne argues that Bitcoin can realign societal incentives, fostering a community of givers rather than takers, and ultimately leading to a more decentralized and resilient future.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman⁠⁠
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Aug 24, 2025 • 1h 8min

Ep. 33 - James Check | Building conviction in Bitcoin.

In this episode, James Check shares his insights on Bitcoin, discussing his journey from civil engineering to becoming a prominent figure in on-chain analytics. He emphasizes the importance of building conviction in Bitcoin, especially during challenging market cycles. The conversation delves into market dynamics, the role of treasury companies, and the significance of on-chain metrics. James also reflects on past market experiences and offers predictions for the future of Bitcoin, highlighting potential risks and macroeconomic influences. The episode concludes with a discussion on investment strategies and the psychological aspects of trading.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman⁠
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Aug 18, 2025 • 1h 10min

Ep. 32 - André Dragosch | Adoption tends to dump in volatility.

In this episode of the Store of Bitcoin podcast, Dr. André Dragosch, Head of Research at Bitwise, discusses the current state of Bitcoin and institutional investment. He highlights the growth of Bitwise, the increasing involvement of institutional investors, and the trends in Bitcoin's volatility. Dr. Dragosch also explores the implications of 401k plans on Bitcoin investment, the role of gold as a store of value compared to Bitcoin, and the shifting perceptions of Bitcoin in the financial landscape. He emphasizes the importance of understanding money and the potential for Bitcoin to become a reserve asset as institutional adoption grows.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman
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Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 13min

Ep. 31 - Walker (The Bitcoin Podcast) | Bitcoin is not for everyone.

In this engaging conversation, the hosts delve into the current landscape of Bitcoin, discussing its market position, future predictions, and the role of institutions in its adoption. They explore the evolution of Bitcoin cycles, the importance of education and content creation in the Bitcoin space, and share personal journeys into Bitcoin and podcasting. The discussion culminates in reflections on the future of Bitcoin and its potential impact on society, emphasizing the need for individuals to educate themselves and engage with the Bitcoin community.This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman
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Jul 30, 2025 • 1h 11min

Ep. 30 - Parker Lewis | Bitcoin will solve the same problem for everyone.

In this episode we interview Parker Lewis, Bitcoin educator, writer, and the mind behind the influential ‘Gradually, Then Suddenly’ series/book.Topics discussed:Understanding Bitcoin Adoption: Gradually Then SuddenlyHyperinflation and Bitcoin's RoleSeparation of Money and StateThe Future of Bitcoin: Financialization and Use CasesPredictions for Bitcoin's Future CyclesThe Role of Corporations in Bitcoin AdoptionBitcoin vs. Altcoins: The DistinctionThis episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠BitVault⁠⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 10min

Ep. 29 - Vincenzo Palazzo | The transformative impact of open source technology in driving Bitcoin's evolution

In this episode, we embark on a fascinating journey with Vincenzo Palazzo, a prominent figure in the Bitcoin ecosystem. We explore his path and contributions to the world of digital currency, highlighting the transformative impact of open source technology in driving Bitcoin's evolution. Dive deep into the complexities of developing Lightning Network protocols and the unique challenges they present. We also compare the landscape of Bitcoin innovation across Europe and the United States, uncovering regional differences and advancements. Finally, we address the potential threats posed by quantum computing to Bitcoin's security and discuss strategies to safeguard its future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge developments and future prospects of Bitcoin technology.This episode is sponsored by ⁠BitVault⁠, your fortress against physical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonna⁠Johan Bergman X profile: ⁠https://x.com/JohanMBergman
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Jul 17, 2025 • 60min

Ep. 28 - Leon Wankum | Bitcoin and Real Estate

In this conversation, Leon Vankum discusses the intersection of Bitcoin and real estate, exploring how Bitcoin can serve as both a store of value and a means of financing in the real estate sector. He highlights the challenges faced by real estate investors in integrating Bitcoin into their portfolios, particularly in light of rising interest rates and regulatory hurdles. This episode is sponsored by BitVault, your fortress againstphysical attacks and hacks. Follow us on:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://storeofbitcoin.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/StoreofBitcoin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube chanel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@StoreofBitcoin00⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alessandro Ottaviani X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/AlexOttaBTC⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Francesco Madonna X profile: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/CiccioMadonnaJohan Bergman X profile: https://x.com/JohanMBergman

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