The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, I sit down with my friends Tomer Strolight and Nico Moran live at the Canadian Bitcoin Conference to explore what it really means to live on a Bitcoin standard. If you’re ready to upgrade your time preference, protect your keys, and build a life aligned with hard money and real human flourishing, this one’s for you. ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrixStrike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Offers & Discounts ––– MicroSeed is redefining seed phrase security. Check out https://microseed.io/shop/ and use code MATRIX at checkout. Unchained is a bitcoin-native financial services company offering collaborative custody multisignature vaults, loans, and IRAs for bitcoin holders. Use code MATRIX10 for 10% off at checkout or click here: https://www.unchained.com/matrix Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Tomer on X: https://x.com/TomerStrolight • Tomer on Nostr: npub1mz704n7dsaw3jcj3kr5le45n97tqughyt5lxe3yv3xy3025hv3dsp5tl8g • Nico on X: https://x.com/BITVOLT • Nico on Nostr: npub1gu47n7fxfm4py48jktmu6tdqcvva4e87fntynuzzf62zxnw2e7tsc6907g ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. DISCLAIMER: INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE BITCOIN MATRIX PODCAST IS PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND FREEDOM FROM INFRINGEMENT. The viewer of this video assumes the entire risk of any acting on any information contained herein. No representation is made that any regulatory authority has passed on the merits, adequacy or accuracy of this information. The viewer assumes all liability.

Bram Kanstein, host of the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast and enthusiastic expert on Bitcoin, dives deep into the principles of monetary philosophy and generational perspectives. He explores the clash between cypherpunk ideals and Wall Street, the future of the digital euro, and how AI might actually support Bitcoin mining. Bram discusses how this technology can redefine financial decisions for millennials, emphasizing its role in reframing time preference and personal agency. He passionately argues that Bitcoin isn’t just a currency but a potential economic standard.

Tom Luongo, a macro analyst and publisher of 'Gold, Goats, and Guns,' dives into the intricate games of power in finance and geopolitics. He unveils a three-strata model of global influence and critiques current monetary shifts towards tokenization. Luongo discusses how Trump is strategically targeting funding networks and navigates the implications of governmental shutdowns on financial systems. He raises provocative questions about the elite's control over precious metals and explores how housing finance reform could reshape middle-class wealth.

Cedric Youngelman, a Bitcoin educator and advocate, joins Robin Seyr for a deep dive into Bitcoin's evolving role in personal freedom and financial systems. They discuss how treasury companies may undermine self-custody and attract opportunists, and the impact of ETFs on market cycles and stability. Cedric questions the relationship between passive investing, AI hype, and market valuation. He emphasizes the need for individual self-custody and education to preserve Bitcoin's core values while predicting which countries might embrace Bitcoin first.

In this engaging conversation, entrepreneur Grant Cardone, known for his 10X philosophy and extensive real estate portfolio, shares how Bitcoin redefined his investment strategy. He delves into his early sales experiences and the lessons from his first rental property. Cardone discusses merging real estate with Bitcoin, citing a groundbreaking $15M hybrid fund. He highlights the distinct value of both assets, explains the power of scaling in real estate, and emphasizes the importance of going all-in on a single, scalable venture.

Amanda Goodall, a savvy workforce intelligence analyst known as The Job Chick, shares insights on navigating a turbulent job market. They discuss how AI is subtly replacing back-office jobs and the rise of automation with warehouse robots. Amanda provides practical job-hunting advice, addressing the realities of ghost job postings and the importance of networking. She also touches on the impact of layoffs and modern corporate practices, emphasizing the need for adaptability in a changing workforce landscape.

Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3 and a key advocate for nation-state Bitcoin adoption, dives into the fiery debate between Bitcoin's Core and KNOTS implementations. He clarifies the implications of recent changes in development, discusses the controversial OpReturn feature, and highlights community concerns around spam and transparency. Mow also emphasizes the importance of running a node for greater monetary sovereignty and the need for inclusivity in Bitcoin's evolution, offering practical insights for both seasoned and new users.

Trace Mayer, an early Bitcoin investor and advocate for monetary sovereignty, dives into the journey from gold to Bitcoin. He discusses the critical role of 'proof of keys' in achieving financial independence and the philosophical underpinnings of Bitcoin culture. Mayer addresses the block size wars as pivotal moments that strengthened Bitcoin and examines its evolution as a store of value. He passionately explains how embracing Bitcoin can lead to true monetary sovereignty and reshape our understanding of wealth in modern society.

In this conversation with Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and former OnRamp Bitcoin co-founder, the discussion focuses on the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies and their potential to transform capital markets. Jesse shares insights on the shift from skepticism to embracing these entities, explaining how they can release trapped fiat and enhance shareholder value through innovative share issuance. The episode also delves into Bitcoin's volatility, not as a hindrance but as an opportunity, and the evolving strategies companies are adopting in their treasury management.

In this episode, I chat with Scott Dedels, co-CEO of Block Reward, host of the Block Reward Podcast, and author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. Together, we dive deep into the nature of time, monetary entropy, and Bitcoin’s role in reshaping our collective experience. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Scott Dedels on X: https://x.com/LanternBitcoin ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Welcoming Scott Back! 06:05 – Bitcoin Alive 2025: The Value of Time 11:20 – Time, Money & Energy: The Fiat Trap 17:05 – Interstellar, Halvings & Bitcoin as a Clock 22:35 – Perception of Time & Sending Bitcoin to the Future 28:05 – The Tyranny of the Clock & Mechanical Time 33:20 – Consciousness, Dopamine & Fiat Anxiety 37:35 – Arrival, 4D Time & Transcending Linear Perception 43:05 – Housing, Real Estate & Fiat Distortions 48:50 – Architecture as a Time Capsule 53:35 – Utopian vs. Dystopian Sci-Fi & Collective Imagination 59:05 – Entropy: Thermodynamics, Information & Fiat Disorder 01:05:05 – Triunity: Time, Energy, Value in Bitcoin 01:11:05 – Bitcoin: Durable Across Time & Space 01:18:05 – Subjective Time & Caves Without Clocks 01:23:05 – Time as a Wealth Multiplier 01:25:05 – Freeing the Mind from Fiat Stress 01:27:05 – The Hundred Monkeys & Synchronizing Consciousness ⸻ Produced by https://x.com/nillistudio DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!