This episode is all about questions from guys at the firehouse.  We dive into topics including Nodes vs Miners, CBDCs, Hardware wallets, Shitting your pants, Bitcoin resource suggestions, trading & more. We also put together a model (some stolen from Greg Foss) for how we see Bitcoin reaching $1 million! SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/   BITCOIN RESOURCES MENTIONED IN SHOW: -"The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" by Vijay Boyapati - https://tinyurl.com/3stka9sn -Andreas Antanopoulos Webstie - https://aantonop.com/ (read his books and check out his lectures on YouTube) -"Gradually, Then Suddenly" by Parker Lewis - https://tinyurl.com/v74h782z -The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous - https://tinyurl.com/5a5z4sxw -The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/ukebdumx  -"The Greatest Game" by Jeff Booth - https://tinyurl.com/xxbus3ar  -Layered Money by Nik Bhatia - https://tinyurl.com/5ys8nf6y -Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker - https://tinyurl.com/4nxe2jvj -Robert Breedlove & Preston Pysh (Bitcoin Fundamentals Podcast) - https://tinyurl.com/5duk3ujm -Robert Breedlove & Lex Fridman (Lex Fridman Podcast) - https://lexfridman.com/robert-breedlove/  -The Book of Satoshi (higher level book) - https://tinyurl.com/5d9vstrf -Sapiens by Yuval Harari - https://tinyurl.com/tkbpzusu -"Shelling Out: The Origins of Money" by Nick Szabo - https://nakamotoinstitute.org/shelling-out/  

Dan & Josh are joined by the one and only Vijay Boyapati! We Discuss: The importance of Bitcoin Monetary Sovereignty How to smuggle Gold Bitcoin Bull and Bear cycles Inflation Keynesian vs Austrian Economics Nation State attacks Altcoin Scams Reclaiming your Bitcoin Virginity and much more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT VIJAY BOYAPATI: Vijay wrote the incredible Bullish Case For Bitcoin in 2018 and has been an active thought leader in the Bitcoin space since.  He has appeared on every major Bitcoin podcast with an incredible ability to break complex ideas into easily digestible bites. We HIGHLY recommend reading his article, or better yet preorder a copy of his new book!  He has expanded on the ideas from the article, We at BCB have ordered it and are eagerly anticipating receiving it! TWITTER: Follow Vijay @real_vijay, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ITEMS AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Vijays article 'The Bullish Case for Bitcoin': https://vijayboyapati.medium.com/the-bullish-case-for-bitcoin-6ecc8bdecc1 After you read the article, preorder Vijay's new Book on Amazon! Vijay's New Book "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin" available for preorder on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/p2sc4xbc 

Greg Foss On Fire! Greg joins Josh & Dan to Discuss: How to escape the "fiat ponzi spiral" Bitcoin’s asymmetry as an investment Pensions Bonds Suggestions for building your asset portfolio Was Satoshi was even a human? Sniffing glue And much more... SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com ABOUT GREG FOSS:  Greg spent 32 plus years as a credit trader and analyst.  He now serves as an Executive Director & Bitcoin Strategist for Validus Power Corp in Canada. Greg appeared on the main stage at the recent Bitcoin 2021 Conference in Miami; he’s written in Bitcoin magazine; and he has appeared on a plethora of top tier podcasts including “Bitcoin Fundamentals” with Preston Pysh and “What Bitcoin Did” with Peter McCormack. TWITTER: Follow Greg @FossGregFoss, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/   ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW: Greg's Bitcoin Magazine Article on Bonds: https://tinyurl.com/j6rzksyc  Validus Power: https://www.validuspower.com/   

In this episode Josh explains best practices for buying Bitcoin.  Josh also compares leading Bitcoin hardware wallets and how to choose the one that fits your needs, whether new to the space or a hardened veteran you will find something of use.   SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com Some links to the companies and products mentioned in the show, as well as YouTube Videos to help with hardware wallet setup. Buying Bitcoin swanbitcoin.com pro.coinbase.com gemini.com Hardware Wallets Trezor.io YouTube Video Trezor setup  Ledger.com YouTube Video Ledger Setup Coldcardwallet.com YouTube Coldcard Setup with the GREAT Matt Odell Multi-Sig For Beginners Casa Unchained Capital TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/  

Josh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them. This episode covers: Dogecoin, Ethereum, XRP, XLM Avoiding emotional investing Different types of decentralization Cryptocurrency unit bias Hashrate & Bitcoin security Umbrel nodes running through TOR Why Decentralization = Trust. This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 2 of 2. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/   ITEMS/LINKS MENTIONED IN SHOW: Inventing Bitcoin by Yon Pritzker: https://www.amazon.com/Inventing-Bitcoin-Technology-Decentralized-Explained-ebook/dp/B07MWXRWNB

Josh & Dan discuss altcoins. They work through their logic, evidence, and reasoning for not choosing to invest in them. This episode covers topics like: liquidity in the crypto markets, pump and dump schemes, the myth of the need for cryptocurrency diversification, Bitcoin's unique origin story, taxes and capital gains, pre-mined tokens, farts, San Francisco, furry conventions, and more... This conversation will be divided in to 2 parts. This episode is Part 1 of 2. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/  

In this episode Dan and Josh are again joined by Jim.   This is the second episode covering the rest of the conversation with Jim.  Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor.  Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin. This is the second of a two part series. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/  

In this episode Dan and Josh are joined by Jim.   Jim has a series of questions about Bitcoin to present.  Jim was a corporate lawyer, a business executive, and is an experienced investor.  Jim is skeptical of the value of Bitcoin. This is the first of a two part series. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/  

Josh & Dan discuss El Salvador adopting BTC as legal tender, the implications of nation states getting involved in Bitcoin, Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, Possums & more. This is the 2nd installment in the 'Bitcoin Tweets' Series.  SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/  

Dan attempts to summarize and encapsulate the importance of Bitcoin in a single talk.  Terms are defined such that you can follow even if you are brand new to Bitcoin. SUPPORT THE SHOW: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ⇨You or someone you know is interested in having your product featured on our show?  Shoot us an email: bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast on Twitter @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Feel free to send questions, comments, or feedback to bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com WEBSITE: https://bluecollarbitcoinpodcast.podbean.com/