The Bitcoin Matrix

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!

In this episode, I chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision. Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyperbitcoinization. ––– 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 ––– • Stephan Livera on X: https://x.com/stephanlivera ––– 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 01:09 - Escaping Australia and the Birth of a New Life in Dubai 06:34 - How Bitcoin and Libertarianism Shaped Stephan’s Exit 12:09 - Feeling Disconnected from Home and Becoming a Global Citizen 16:24 - The Allure of Dubai and Its Strategic Advantages 18:54 - Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Ordinals, and Relay Filters 23:09 - Consensus vs. Policy and Mining Centralization Risks 28:09 - Core Development, Multiple Implementations, and GitHub Controversy 32:34 - Bitcoin Core Funding and Developer Incentives 35:54 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Fiat Arbitrage Opportunities 40:09 - Understanding Risk and the Premium to NAV Debate 45:29 - Global Perspectives: Trapped Capital, Arbitrage, and Institutional Flows 49:49 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Their Evolution 55:09 - Nation-State Adoption and Libertarian Reflections 58:24 - Market Cycles, Future Peaks, and Drawdowns 01:04:49 - Is It Too Late to Stack? Advice for Friends and Family 01:07:54 - Inflation, Recess from the Rulers, and the Tether Debate 01:11:03 - Seven Years of Bitcoin Podcasting: What Keeps Stephan Going 01:12:28 - Aha Moments, Power Laws, and the Path to Hyperbitcoinization DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. Produced by nilli studio (https://x.com/nillistudio) 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!

Mandrik shares inspiring tales from his Bitcoin journey since 2011, offering reflections on resilience during market downturns and the emotional fallout of the Mt. Gox crisis. He emphasizes the importance of kindness and community, illustrating how small acts can make a big difference. The conversation moves from culinary adventures with bacon weave sandwiches to deeper insights about balancing instant gratification with delayed rewards. Listeners gain a glimpse into Mandrik's unique mix of food passion and Bitcoin dedication.

Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and author of the essay 'Once-in-a-Species,' explores the transformative potential of Bitcoin treasury companies for Traditional Finance. He discusses the fascinating evolutionary roots of money, highlighting how the human attraction to scarcity has shaped civilization and Bitcoin. Jesse also examines the significance of shell bead jewelry as early currency, revealing its role in human development. By connecting economic behavior to our DNA, he sheds light on how Bitcoin epitomizes the essence of scarcity and community.