In this episode, Peter and Luke explain why they think $1,000,000 bitcoin is both early and optimistic for the world. They review humanity’s technological progress and discuss why bitcoin is a paradigm shift when it comes to our ability to save and store wealth into the future. Last, they touch on the ETF approval and how it compares to self-custodied bitcoin.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:35 What are the implications of humanity discovering bitcoin?00:08:06 How do you value bitcoin?00:17:48 Comprehending rapid technological innovation00:25:00 Perfect scarcity clashing with real world abundance00:29:22 ETF is approved, now what?00:38:53 93% of all bitcoin has already been mined00:44:03 Will bitcoin cycles continue?00:47:12 ETF vs Self-custody00:59:17 Saving bitcoin for centuries: Inheritance and Trusts 01:08:12 Accelerating adoption and closing thoughtsWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Peter Dunworth’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeterBTCAdviser→ Talk to Luke to set-up a multisig vault: https://calendly.com/luke-btc-advisor/the-bitcoin-adviser-initial-consultation?month=2024-01→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this episode, Will talks about potential major catalysts for bitcoin payments, why businesses will ultimately demand payment in bitcoin, society’s trend towards more and more financial censorship, building bitcoin products, and sci-fi books.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:00 What are you working on now?00:05:25 Is the timing right for Zaprite (bitcoin payments)?00:08:16 Next catalyst for bitcoin payments?00:12:29 Will Saylor accept bitcoin at Microstrategy?00:14:10 Dentists accepting bitcoin00:17:10 Would accepting bitcoin payments become a viral feedback loop?00:20:05 Discounts for paying in bitcoin?00:23:48 3% credit card fees are restaurants and small businesses00:28:07 Is bitcoin our best tool to stop financial censorship? 00:34:44 Online or brick and mortar more likely to accept bitcoin first?00:36:58 What will happen to credit card companies?00:42:39 How is building on bitcoin different from building other software?00:59:21 Low time preference to building bitcoin products?01:07:00 What’s required to build good bitcoin products?01:08:54 What’s your favorite sci-fi book and why?01:10:49 Does bitcoin feel like we’re living in a sci-fi book?WHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Will Cole’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/willcole→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this episode, Jimmy Song dives into bitcoin derangement syndrome, his expectations for the speed of bitcoin adoption, how much more productive the world would be under a bitcoin standard, his experience visiting Argentina and more.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:19 Bitcoin derangement syndrome00:09:54 Has bitcoin adoption happened faster or slower than you expected?00:16:09 Did you expect extreme cycle volatility?00:19:38 Do people still think you’re crazy in regards to bitcoin? 00:23:21 How would corporate culture change under a bitcoin standard?00:28:50 How much more productive would the world be without rent seekers?00:41:37 Of the books you’ve written, which is your favorite?00:44:04 What was your experience in Argentina? Javier Melei?00:54:00 What will be the next surprise in global bitcoin adoption?WHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Jimmy Song’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmysong→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this episode, Parker Lewis dives into why his bitcoin is not a hedge presentation was so successful, how he wrote Gradually, Then Suddenly, and the odds of bitcoin and the Dollar coexisting. He addresses common misconceptions, reflects on the evolution of his own writings about bitcoin, and explores why there’s nothing more American than bitcoin and nothing more un-American than the Dollar.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:51 “Bitcoin is not a hedge” presentation hits 250,000+ views00:05:46 Presentation criticism - what is “printing” money?00:08:44 Macro investors and bitcoin00:10:31 What’s the best way to explain bitcoin?00:19:17 Will bitcoin leave people behind?00:21:07 Why write a book?00:26:15 We’re probably not wrong about bitcoin.00:31:08 Which essay did you need to update most?00:34:08 Ordering your essays in the book00:37:55 Objections to bitcoin are answered in Gradually Then Suddenly00:39:30 Still reading Federal Reserve transcripts?00:45:04 Do most people know the Dollar is designed to debase forever?00:47:15 Unexpected symptoms of broken money?00:50:44 Banning bitcoin00:59:06 Will bitcoin and the dollar co-exist?01:01:30 There’s nothing more American than bitcoin01:07:34 What’s exciting about bitcoin payments?01:13:04 Closing thoughtsWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Parker Lewis’ Twitter: https://twitter.com/parkeralewis→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this episode, Matt Pirkowski dives into the complex relationship between information, money, and technology. He offers thought-provoking insights on the evolving landscape of bitcoin and its impact on the global financial system and humanity. The discussion traverses various topics, including the philosophical aspects of order and chaos in economics and a deep analysis of proof of work and proof of stake. Pirkowski's expertise shines through as he navigates these intricate subjects with a unique perspective and extreme depth.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:00:53 What’s your background?00:04:08 “Order to chaos” and “chaos to order”00:06:15 What is money?00:19:55 Can there be more than one money?00:27:30 Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake00:38:57 Is Ethereum’s future uncertain?00:43:20 Hold bitcoin for ethereum for the next 10 years?00:47:40 Self custody in complex systems00:53:24 What happens as the world adopts bitcoin?01:01:44 8 billion people connected at light speed01:09:16 Is social media dangerous?01:15:38 Closing thoughtsWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Matthew Pirkowski’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattPirkowski→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this podcast episode, Matt Schultz, co-founder and executive chairman of CleanSpark, a leading public bitcoin miner, discusses JP Morgan initiating coverage on the top bitcoin miners. He shares insights on challenges faced while building a top bitcoin mining operation and CleanSpark's strategy in transitioning from selling to holding bitcoin. Schultz also dives into the company's approach to financing projects, particularly in relation to leveraging debt amid bitcoin's volatility, and offers his perspective on the potential impact of a bitcoin ETF approval. The conversation further explores CleanSpark's decision to build infrastructure in Georgia, predictions for the mining industry's growth, and thoughts on the 2024 Bitcoin halving and its possible effects on the market.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:00:53 Who are you and what do you do at CleanSpark?00:04:03 What does the world not understand about mining?00:08:00 15,000 miners in Washington, Georgia00:09:22 JP Morgan initiating coverage on bitcoin miners00:13:05 Institutional investors in bitcoin miners00:15:28 What’s hard about building a mining company?00:21:22 If you were not in bitcoin mining, what would you be doing?00:22:30 Financing and growing CleanSpark with debt or equity?00:25:20 Will we see another wave of greed and leverage in the next cycle?00:30:30 Will CleanSpark buy distressed halving capitulation assets?00:32:35 How big of a catalyst will the ETF be?00:35:17 Will energy and mining companies consolidate?00:37:00 What’s hard for regulators and Wall Street to grasp about bitcoin mining?00:38:38 How fast can hashrate double?00:42:28 AI competing with mining infrastructure00:43:01 Why build mining infrastructure in Georgia?00:47:51 CleanSpark expanding internationally?WHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Matthew Schultz’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/smatthewschultz→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

Bitcoin expert Dhruv Bansal explores the complexities of bitcoin, including its supply distribution and unique market dynamics. The podcast discusses the intriguing possibility of the internet running on bitcoin, the challenges of building decentralized markets on social media and computer security, and the role of decentralized systems in dismantling intellectual property. A thought-provoking segment explores the intersection of AI, piracy, and decentralized systems.

In this episode, Gary Cardone talks about the importance of not being a slave to money, the journey of building a successful payments chargeback company, and the evolving role of open networks like bitcoin and the impact it may have on traditional payment systems like Visa and Mastercard.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:16 Who is Gary Cardone?00:05:12 Why get into nat gas and payment industries?00:15:17 Don’t become a slave to money00:17:40 Will early bitcoin holders struggle with too much wealth?00:20:10 Is self custody actually the future?00:28:15 Cardone Digital Ventures and outperforming bitcoin00:32:17 What was your bitcoin tipping point?00:38:28 Visa and Mastercard vs bitcoin00:47:00 What excites you the most about bitcoin?WHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Gary Cardone’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/GaryCardone→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this episode, Colin Harper sheds light on the surprising insight that 10% - 20% of the total network hashrate still resides in China, despite the ban on mining. He dives into the intricacies of bitcoin mining, discussing the 2024 halving's impact, block space demand from ordinals, the global flows of bitcoin ASICs, and the environmental myths surrounding bitcoin.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:02:34 2024 Halving and miner capitulation00:12:10 Will miners over use leverage again in the next bull market?00:16:24 Did the China mining ban pause the 2021 bull run?00:20:06 Hashrate derivatives?00:28:06 Ordinals and block space00:36:23 Time preference of block space usage00:40:00 Global flows of bitcoin ASICs00:44:53 Finding inexpensive energy in the US00:51:15 Bitcoiners don’t actually hate the environment00:54:27 Sovereign energy production00:57:40 Is there still bitcoin mining in China?01:01:18 Where do you see bitcoin and mining in 10-20 years?01:05:18 Fiat is the experiment, not bitcoinWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Colin Harper’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AsILayHodling→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital

In this podcast, Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming addresses the U.S. national debt as a major national security threat and explores solutions and consequences of failing to address it. She assesses the feasibility of balancing the national budget and discusses the importance of Americans' rights to self-custody Bitcoin. The conversation focuses on the U.S.'s future approach to Bitcoin, its growing acceptance in the Senate, and its potential impact on the global financial system and the U.S. Dollar. Senator Lummis also examines the tax challenges associated with Bitcoin payments and the likelihood of legislation introducing a de minimis tax exemption for small transactions.SUPPORT THE PODCAST:→ Subscribe→ Leave a review→ Share the show out with your friends and family→ Send us an email podcast@unchained.comTIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Intro00:01:07 How to fix the $33T national debt?00:05:27 What happens if we don't fix it?00:08:10 Should self custody be a protected right for all Americans?00:12:07 Is balancing the budget even possible?00:14:04 How should the US approach bitcoin over the next 10 years?00:16:40 Are other senators truly grasping bitcoin?00:20:59 How will bitcoin and the dollar evolve together?00:23:46 Bitcoin payments and a de minimis rule00:25:24 Bitcoin and America are going to winWHERE TO FOLLOW US:→ Unchained Twitter: https://twitter.com/unchainedcom→ Unchained Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/unchainedcom → Unchained Newsletter: https://unchained.com/newsletter → Senator Lummis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SenLummis→ Joe Burnett’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/IIICapital