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Dec 10, 2024 • 1h 2min

Bitcoin—the world’s first money and how to protect it with Junseth

Joining the discussion is Junseth, a seasoned bitcoiner and co-host of the Bitcoin Uncensored podcast. He shares his entry into Bitcoin and delves into the evolution of the community, touching on libertarian ideals. Junseth also reveals insights into the rise of phishing scams and the mindset of young scammers. The importance of self-custody for Bitcoin investors is emphasized, alongside the risks posed by centralization and corporate Bitcoin strategies. His perspective on the future of Bitcoin and its ideological challenges is both thought-provoking and engaging.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 55min

What happens after $100,000 bitcoin? Willy Woo’s first interview in 3 years

Join Willy Woo, a leading on-chain analyst and bitcoin market expert, as he dives into bitcoin's role as a potential global reserve asset. He discusses how major players like MicroStrategy and BlackRock influence bitcoin adoption and the implications of upcoming FASB accounting changes. Willy also sheds light on bitcoin's energy-based scarcity, explores its cyclical nature, and warns against risks of centralization. He paints a vivid picture of how bitcoin could transform geopolitics and the future of finance in a decentralized world.
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Nov 26, 2024 • 1h 5min

Debating bitcoin: Invention or discovery? + its future in space with Samson Mow and Dhruv Bansal

Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3 and advocate for Bitcoin adoption, teams up with Dhruv Bansal, co-founder of Unchained, to engage in a lively debate over whether Bitcoin is an invention or a discovery. They explore the philosophical implications of digital scarcity, likening Bitcoin to a living organism that adapts and evolves. The duo also discusses Bitcoin's potential role in future space colonies, the impact of quantum computing, and how mining practices may shape energy dynamics on other planets. A thought-provoking dialogue on the future of money!
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Nov 19, 2024 • 1h 6min

Bitcoin is a time machine with Dr. Jack Kruse

Dr. Jack Kruse, a seasoned neurosurgeon, dives into decentralizing health and finance. He argues that bitcoin acts as a 'time machine,' capturing value and preserving health. The flaws of traditional medicine are discussed alongside the importance of circadian biology, sunlight, and sleep for well-being. Kruse highlights self-custody and the connection between technology, health, and wealth. He also explores the benefits of moving to El Salvador for more freedom and how investing in bitcoin can challenge high healthcare costs, emphasizing a holistic approach to life.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 51min

Protecting your own strategic bitcoin reserve for 100+ years with Joe Kelly

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained, to discuss his journey from his first ‘aha’ moment with bitcoin to building a company that prioritizes long term bitcoin security and self-custody. Joe reflects on Unchained’s evolution into a bitcoin-only company, his personal donation to the University of Austin’s bitcoin endowment, and Unchained’s new bitcoin donor-advised fund product. We explore the critical importance of self-custody, why new bitcoiners should care about self-custody, the challenges and opportunities for global bitcoin adoption, and Unchained’s future roadmap. Joe also shares his thoughts on the risks and potential of AI, phishing threats in the digital space, and the balance between security and user experience in bitcoin financial services.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Book a free call with a bitcoin expert: https://unchained.com/consultation?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:0:00 Intro1:18 ‘Aha’ moment, Dhruv’s influence4:19 Founding Unchained, long-term vision7:47 Bitcoin-only focus10:27 University of Austin donation13:18 Bitcoin donor-advised funds15:23 Beyond bitcoin: family, consciousness17:45 Favorite podcast20:23 Why self-custody matters26:01 Accelerating adoption28:52 Phishing threats32:20 Bitcoin ETFs35:41 AI, identity verification38:17 Unchained’s future40:03 Roadmap, sustainability41:30 Favorite products44:44 ECB bitcoin paper46:50 Contrarian views on money49:05 Bitcoin’s biggest risk50:44 Closing remarksWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Joe Kelly’s Twitter: https://x.com/josephkelly
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Nov 5, 2024 • 1h 11min

Bitcoin vs the European Central Bank

Join Marty Bent, founder of TFTC and Bitcoin advocate, as he shares his insights into Bitcoin's rapidly growing influence, recently cited by the European Central Bank. He discusses the risks posed by mining centralization and vulnerabilities within Bitcoin Core. Marty elaborates on his unique approach to supporting Bitcoin-only companies at Ten31 VC and the challenges of merging media integrity with the allure of clickbait in Bitcoin narratives. Explore the evolving landscape of Bitcoin mining and the impact of AI on content creation.
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Oct 31, 2024 • 54min

Bitcoin in the 2024 US presidential election with Dennis Porter

Dennis Porter, CEO and Co-Founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, discusses Bitcoin's significant role in U.S. politics and the upcoming presidential election. He explores how different political parties approach Bitcoin, the necessity of bipartisan support, and the appeal of Bitcoin across political lines. Dennis emphasizes the importance of consumer protection while fostering innovation. He analyzes the growing influence of single-issue Bitcoin voters and examines the emerging Bitcoin-friendly policies at the state level, highlighting their impact on future elections.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 15min

Hyperbitcoinization with Pierre Rochard and Bitstein

In this discussion, Pierre Rochard, VP of Research at Riot Platforms, and Bitstein, co-founder of the Nakamoto Institute, dive deep into hyperbitcoinization and Bitcoin's growing prominence. They reflect on Bitcoin’s historical price cycles and the long-term outlook as it navigates the skepticism of central banks. The duo emphasizes the balance between self-custody and Bitcoin banks while tackling misconceptions about yield. Their insights on strategic approaches, including those from MicroStrategy, paint a vivid picture of the evolving financial landscape shaped by Bitcoin.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 3min

From Harvard to MicroStrategy—valuing MSTR and building Bitcoin24

Chaitanya Jain, an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School and strategist at MicroStrategy, shares his insights into Bitcoin's unique identity amidst skepticism at HBS. He discusses the development of the Bitcoin24 model, which aims to predict Bitcoin's price future. Jain delves into the evolution of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin custody strategies and the challenges companies face in adopting Bitcoin. He also highlights the importance of strong leadership in navigating Bitcoin investments and the risks and opportunities for future institutional adoption.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 56min

Entering a liquidity acceleration phase with Luke Gromen

In this episode, we sit down with Luke Gromen to unpack the U.S. fiscal landscape, exploring the growing strain of true interest expense and why the world may be entering a liquidity acceleration phase. Luke highlights some of the most crowded and least crowded trades in the market today and explains why gold miners are taking on a new role, while commodity stocks resemble bonds. We also discuss the potential release valves of gold, oil, and bitcoin. Luke provides insights into the shifting dynamics of physical versus paper assets, the repricing of bonds and hard assets, and bitcoin’s potential place in central bank reserves. Additionally, we cover China’s latest economic moves, the ongoing global debt bubble, and the potential impact of the U.S. Presidential election.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.com→ Learn more about Unchained: https://unchained.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=TBF-podcast-description→ Buy bitcoin in an IRA—sign up today and get your first year free: unchained.com/frontierTIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Intro01:06 - The U.S. fiscal situation and 'true interest expense'02:49 - U.S. fiscal tightening and liquidity needs04:03 - 'America doesn’t get to do collectively stupid stuff with borrowed money forever'04:51 - What is money?07:13 - Most crowded and least crowded trades today08:39 - 'Gold miners are the new commodity stocks, commodity stocks are the new bonds'12:07 - The release valve: gold, oil, and maybe bitcoin14:21 - Bitcoin miners as the new gold miners?16:06 - The importance of physical versus paper assets20:10 - The accelerating repricing event in bonds and hard assets23:49 - How bitcoin and gold fit into the reserve asset narrative33:14 - Will central banks eventually hold bitcoin?35:00 - China’s aggressive stimulus and what it means for global markets39:00 - The global sovereign debt bubble and the U.S. deficit40:21 - U.S. Presidential election and fiscal largesse41:59 - Repricing of gold and bitcoin49:10 - What most bitcoiners disagree with Luke on50:24 - The biggest risks to bitcoin and gold55:00 - Outro and where to find more of Luke’s workWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital→ Luke Gromen’s Twitter: https://x.com/LukeGromen

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