
The Bitcoin Matrix
Let's explore Bitcoin, the future of money and the social, cultural, economical and philosophical implications of this new technology. Hosted by Cedric Youngelman.
Latest episodes

Apr 28, 2024 • 2h 12min
Mark Goodwin - Tokenized, Inc: BlackRock's Plan to Own the Fractionalized World
In this episode, Cedric sits down with Mark Goodwin to talk about why we shouldn’t trust BlackRock, their plan to ETF everything and then tokenize the world on a universal ledger. Mark Goodwin holds bitcoin and is the Editor in Chief at Bitcoin Magazine. Mark is the author of The Bitcoin-Dollar: An Economic Monomyth and the producer of the living room. He also co-wrote several notable pieces with Whitney Webb including their piece TOKENIZED, INC: BLACKROCK'S PLAN TO OWN THE FRACTIONALIZED WORLD which Mark and I discuss in this rip. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow Mark Goodwin on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 49min
Lawrence Lepard - It's Still Just Math
In this episode, Cedric sits down with Lawrence Lepard, to catch up on the state of the economy in 2024, where we are with the ETFs and Bitcoin. Larry Lepard first purchased BTC in 2013. Partner of Fund focusing on "sound money". Partner of Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. Outspoken advocate for sound money and ending The Federal Reserve and the Keynsian driven lie. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow Larry on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Mar 24, 2024 • 1h 59min
Ben Hart - Win Life
In this episode, Cedric engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Hart, the world's oldest competing breakdancer. Together, they delve into a wide range of fascinating topics, including wokeism, counter-culture, social media, bitcoin, the importance of success skills not taught in schools, and the power of challenging the prevailing narrative. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that will leave you inspired and questioning the status quo. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24 Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow Ben Hart on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Mar 20, 2024 • 1h 29min
Fred Krueger - All You Have To Do Is Not Sell Your Bitcoin
The podcast discusses Bitcoin ETFs, Wall Street's understanding of Bitcoin, and the belief that nothing is priced in yet. Fred Krueger, a former Wall Street trader, shares insights on the significance of ETFs, Bitcoin's potential future value, and the debate on Wall Street dominance. The conversation also touches on Vanguard's investment philosophy, Bitcoin's challenges in adoption, and market speculation on Bitcoin's growth.

Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 38min
Bitcoin Enables a Second Renaissance with Smeet Bhatt
In this episode Cedric sits down with Smeet Bhatt the CEO and co-founder of Theya to discuss counterparty risk, simplifying bitcoin multisig, Bitcoin accelerationism and how Bitcoin enables a Second Renaissance. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow on Smeet Bhatt Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Mar 3, 2024 • 2h 29min
Tom Luongo - The Counter Revolution: Comfortable Wolves, Nuts and Sluts
Tom Luongo discusses the great demoralization, counter revolution, comfortable wolves, nuts, and sluts. They delve into estate planning, geopolitical tensions, radicalization, Putin's rise to power, financial manipulation, political power dynamics, and evolving work ethic. The conversation also explores fainting goats, Florida's independence potential, and rapid development impact on property values.

Feb 21, 2024 • 2h 8min
Dr. Saifedean Ammous: Principles of Economics
In this epic rip with Dr Saifedean Ammous we discuss his third and latest masterpiece Principles of Economics or as he describes it in this conversation his manifesto and ultimately his base case for civilization. We definitely get deep in this episode especially towards the end when we get into Saife's advice for marriage, fatherhood and life. Saifedean Ammous is an internationally best-selling economist and author. In 2018, Ammous authored The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, the best-selling book on bitcoin, published in 37 languages. In 2021, he published The Fiat Standard: The Debt Slavery Alternative to Human Civilization, available in 12 languages. In May 2023, Saifedean published his latest book, Principles of Economics, a comprehensive textbook in economics in the Austrian school tradition. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow Dr. Saifedean Ammous on Twitter Check out Saifedean.com Buy Principles of Economics Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 38min
Fuel for Thought: Navigating the World of Clean Eating, EMFs, and 5G
In this episode with Rob Rebich the cofounder of Aupa premium meat bars we discuss the tech behind 5g, how modern living is loaded with EMFs, the potential health effects, concerns and ways you can reduce your EMF environment. Rob Rebich, Co-Founder of AUPA, a company on a dedicated mission to provide customers with convenient, nutrition-packed meat-based snacks, all free from harmful industrial additives. Rob's vision is to champion small, local regenerative farms and ranches by sourcing ingredients locally, thereby contributing to a broader transformation aimed at enhancing the entire food system. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. Follow Rob Rebich on Twitter Check out Aupa's website Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 36min
Preston Pysh - The Fearless Cadet: Lessons from West Point, Bitcoin & Fighting FinCEN's Rights Violations
In this rip with Preston Pysh the fearless cadet we speak about his lessons from West Point Academy and how FinCEN may be violating your rights. "The one thing I did learn at West Point was never ever accept defeat. Never ever allow your environment to dictate that you're going to fail. Don't be a victim of your environment. Harness your environment. Win!" Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar. "Nobody is going to put you on your their back & carry you 20 miles through the forest. You have to do that yourself. If your feet are bleeding so what. Do the hike! Don't be a wimp! Don't be scared! Get busy! Take responsibility for yourself & Bitcoin is that." Follow Preston Pysh on Twitter Read his article How FinCEN May Be Violating Your Rights: A call to action against FINCEN proposal 2023-0016A Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

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Jan 28, 2024 • 1h 43min
American HODL - Bitcoin Is The Best Drug On Earth
Cedric interviews American HODL, a Bitcoin enthusiast and advocate, discussing topics such as the benefits of Bitcoin, upcoming Bitcoin events, the early days of Bitcoin and the Silk Road, the lasting impact of historical events, reflections on youth rebellion, the Bitcoin mafia and responsibilities, hodling Bitcoin as wealth increases, and Bitcoin's evolution and ethical considerations.
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