The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, I chat with Parker Lewis, author of Gradually, Then Suddenly and Head of Business Development at Zaprite. We dig deep into the transition from fiat to a Bitcoin-based economy, why Bitcoin must become a medium of exchange to succeed, and how Zaprite is helping pave that path by enabling businesses to accept Bitcoin alongside fiat. If you’re looking to understand Bitcoin on a deeper economic level, not just as an asset but as the future of money, this episode is for you. ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/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 ––– CrowdHealth is not insurance. Opt out. Take your power back. This is how we win Join CrowdHealth to get started today for $99 for your first three months using code MATRIX at joincrowdhealth.com. 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 ––– • Parker on X: https://x.com/parkeralewis Parker on Nostr: https://primal.net/p/nprofile1qqs8dzjwlrgdzltmgmmzg50l3jpr3hxv357hj03rjut5jsfm5ugtv9gn0vuws Check out Zaprite: https://app.zaprite.com/ ––– Socials ––– • Check out our 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 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.

Dave Collum, a Cornell University professor and renowned commentator, makes his eighth appearance, diving deep into a range of provocative topics. He discusses market sentiment, the intriguing movements in precious metals, and the implications of a complacency bubble. The conversation ventures into AI's potential and pitfalls, as well as controversial subjects like institutional corruption and historical conspiracy theories. Collum candidly critiques societal narratives and raises alarms around deep state influences and the ethical dilemmas of medical transitions for minors.

In this discussion, Natalie Brunell, a Bitcoin educator and host of the Coin Stories podcast, shares her insights on Bitcoin as a moral technology. She recounts her family's immigration story and the financial hardships that fueled her passion for monetary history. Natalie emphasizes the importance of women in Bitcoin and explores how the current fiat system erodes trust. She advocates for Bitcoin's potential to reshape society and highlights its role in providing financial freedom and equality for all.

Daniel White, author of "The Great Realignment" and CEO of MicroSeed, dives into the intricacies of power, money, and Bitcoin. He explores the evolution of leadership from hunter-gatherer societies to modern authority, revealing how historical violence shaped political landscapes. White critiques traditional money origins and discusses Bitcoin’s role in redistributing power by enabling personal asset security. He also shares innovative strategies for Bitcoin seed phrase protection and emphasizes the importance of self-custody for the future of finance.

Jimmy Song, a prominent Bitcoin developer and educator, shares his insights on the complexities within Bitcoin Core development. He explores the political dynamics surrounding funding models and the implications of uniform mempools for decentralization. The conversation touches on the controversial changes to OP_RETURN, the motivations behind the shift from Core to Knots, and the potential risks of community division. With an eye on future developments, Jimmy argues that despite conflicts, the scrutiny could ultimately strengthen Bitcoin's resilience.

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.