The Bitcoin Matrix

Welcome to this thought-provoking episode of the Bitcoin Matrix, where we sit down with Fractal Encrypt to explore the exciting world of self-sovereignty. Today, we will delve into the controversial topics of Bitcoin and Psychedelics as tools for personal empowerment and freedom. Together, we will examine the boundaries of society and the limits of the individual, and discuss pressing questions around what does it mean to be a free and sovereign individual, what is the government allowed to regulate, and do you have the right to modify your own mind and and the right the modify your own computer? Join us as we embark on a fascinating journey into the history, taboo nature, and potential power of these misunderstood technologies. Let's enter the Bitcoin Matrix and explore these tools of self-sovereignty with Fractal Encrypt. Fractal Encrypt is a Cypherpunk Artist, infusing software, math, art, tech, and chemistry into biological interfaces. #BitcoinOnly. No Shitcoins. No NFTs. Best known for the Bitcoin Full Node Sculptures. This episode is brought to you by River, the financial institution built for all time. With 100% full reserve custody and zero fees on recurring orders, River allows you to buy and mine Bitcoin with ease. Build your bitcoin mining fleet today with River. Plus, River offers unparalleled service and functionality, including tax optimization, entity accounts, inheritance planning and instant buy volume.  Use the link in the show notes to get started and earn up $10,000 when you buy Bitcoin or miners at River.  For the ultimate in Bitcoin security and design, check out the COLDCARD hardware wallet from Coinkite. With built-in sleep-at-night technology, it's the only dedicated air-gapped, ultra-secure hardware wallet for Bitcoin.  Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: Fountain Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Fractal Encrypt on Twitter: @FractalEncrypt Check out Fractal's piece in Citadel 21: Bitcoin and Psychedelics Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube: tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube

In this episode Cedric sits down with the Plate Licking Pleb for an awesome conversation on acceleration theory, procreation maximalism, the Canadian Bitcoin Conference and why meeting plebs in real life is so dope. This episode is brought to you by River, the financial institution built for all time. With 100% full reserve custody and zero fees on recurring orders, River allows you to buy and mine Bitcoin with ease. Build your bitcoin mining fleet today with River. Plus, River offers unparalleled service and functionality, including tax optimization, entity accounts, inheritance planning and instant buy volume.  Use the link in the show notes to get started and earn up $10,000 when you buy Bitcoin or miners at River.  And for the ultimate in Bitcoin security and design, check out the COLDCARD hardware wallet from Coinkite. With built-in sleep-at-night technology, it's the only dedicated air-gapped, ultra-secure hardware wallet for Bitcoin.  Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: Fountain Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Plate Licking Pleb on Twitter: @PlateLicker_21m Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube: tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube

In this episode Cedric is joined by Luke Broyles for an indepth conversation about the revolutionary impact of Bitcoin on society and how most people have no idea what's really coming.  "It makes no sense to kill a bunch of whales & force them to extinction now that we have the lightbulb." Luke Broyles is a 23-year-old investor and critical thinker. Being a real estate investor and hardcore Bitcoin advocate, he spends much of his time perfecting his Bitcoin thesis. As a follower of Jesus, Broyles is passionate about spreading the Ttuth of the Gospel and doing everything he can to build a better world for his family as well as families in developing nations. He is currently taking classes offered by Harvard University and hopes that his influence online and in his community can inspire others to take bold, calculated risks for making the future brighter. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Luke Broyles on Twitter: @luke_broyles Check The Case for Bitcoin on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=TQLpbBVsILw Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Joe Burnett to talk about saving wealth at scale, hyperbitcoinization and the power of Bitcoin. Joe Burnett is the Head Analyst and Product Manager at Blockware Solutions. Joe was previously at EY US and Mimesis Capital. He's also been featured in Bloomberg. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Joe Burnett on Twitter: @IIICapital Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Christian Keroles AKA CK Snarks to talk about how it's impossible to be bullish enough on Bitcoin, the importance of being directionally correct and the value of 37 sats in the future. Christian Keroles aka CK Snarks is the Managing Director at Bitcoin Magazine. CK hosts the Bitcoin Magazine Podcast, Fed Watch Podcast, Bitcoin Magazine Spaces and covers Bitcoin as it monetizes. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Christian Keroles on Twitter: @ck_SNARKs Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Tomer Strolight to discuss his amazing piece Hello. I Am Bitcoin. Is artificial sweetener really sweet? Is artificial intelligence really intelligent? Is an artificial limb really a limb? These are philosophical questions that can be answered in many ways. Tomer is good at that. Tomer has been involved in Bitcoin since 2013 and has been writing publicly under his name about it since 2021. He is the Editor-in-Chief at Swan.com, a leading Bitcoin onramp. He has also written and narrated the short Bitcoin film "Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth" (available on YouTube). His articles appear on Bitcoin Magazine, Swan.com/signal, tomerstrolight.medium.com, Citadel21.com and more. You can find him regularly tweeting at twitter.com/tomerstrolight This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Tomer Strolight on Twitter: @TomerStrolight Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Bob Burnett to discuss the miners trilemma, the crucial role of wild horses in bitcoin mining and Satoshi's Heel. Is mining infrastructure a vulnerability that could take down Bitcoin? Why wild horses, the unruly mustangs of the bitcoin world, must make up a larger proportion of hash rate for optimal security Why public mining companies cannot exist within the ethos of Bitcoin The critical importance of bitcoiners to stop using the term ASIC to describe a mining server. Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future.  This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Bob Burnett on Twitter: @boomer_btc Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Gary Leland the founder of BitBlockBoom, the world’s longest running bitcoin conference to talk about being a great father, bitcoin & life.  BitBlockBoom Network with fellow Bitcoiners in Austin, Texas. August 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th, 2023. This is not a Shit-coin, NFT, or Blockchain event. We talk about Bitcoin, Bitcoin, and more Bitcoin. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Gary Leland on Twitter: @GaryLeland Check out BitBlockBoom here: https://bitblockboom.com/ Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with Jonathan Chester the CEO and Co-Founder of Bitwage to talk about getting paid in bitcoin regardless of your employer. Established in 2014, Bitwage is the leading provider of Bitcoin, stablecoins & cryptocurrency payroll solutions. Employees and freelancers can choose to be paid in their preferred mix of Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and local currencies. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow Jonathan Chester on Twitter: @JonChest Check out Bitwage here: Bitwage Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix

In this episode Cedric sits down with David Zell from the Bitcoin Policy Institute. The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization researching the policy and societal implications of Bitcoin. Before founding BPI, David was the Director of Policy for BTC Inc, where he led the organization’s education and advocacy efforts. Previously, David co-founded and led ASAP, a nonprofit organizaion that made history derailing billions of dollars in private prison financing. He studied political science at the University of Alabama. This podcast is brought to you by River. Buy Bitcoin with and zero fees on recurring orders when you dollar cost asset at River. Truly the best way to build your bitcoin wealth. River doesn’t use or lend your bitcoin. All bitcoin at River. is held in secure cold storage with 100% full reserves. You can withdraw your bitcoin at any time. Unlock the possibilities of this revolutionary digital asset with River. River has a level of service that is unheard of in this industry. Sure you’ve bought bitcoin before but have you tried River. See and feel the difference for yourself at River. The world is grasping the importance of decentralized money with limited supply. Your friends and family could use your help realizing it. River’s river’s referral program will add $20 in free bitcoin to both of your accounts. To get started and find out for yourself, use the link in the show notes and get $20 free when you buy Bitcoin at river.com or on the river app.  Build your Bitcoin wealth at River today at: partner.river.com/matrix Coinkite is a leader in security and hardware manufacturer, est. block 141,000. Maker of some of the most iconic Bitcoin products, such as OPENDIME, COLDCARD, BLOCKCLOCK, SATSCARD, TAPSIGNER and SATSCHIP. For 5% off use this referral link: https://store.coinkite.com/promo/B81AD35FE804254094F9 Bitcoin 2023 will be back in Miami Beach one more time! Education, celebration and hyperbitcoinization will once again be on the agenda. Join us May 18-20, 2023. Use the code MATRIX for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference/ Make sure to search for Bitcoin Matrix in your podcast app and click subscribe! And if you have the time please leave a review wherever you listen. Stream the Bitcoin Matrix podcast on the Fountain app for sats here: https://fountain.fm/show/8jJhCIKzojSARTePnCxM Subscribe to the Bitcoin Matrix on YouTube at tinyurl.com/bitcoinonyoutube Follow David Zell on Twitter: @DavidZell_ Check out The Bitcoin Policy Institute here: https://www.btcpolicy.org/about Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter: @CedYoungelman Follow the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter: @_BitcoinMatrix