Bitcoin for Millennials

Tim Sae Koo is a successful tech entrepreneur who left his life in Silicon Valley behind to go in his spiritual journey in the South American Jungle.› https://x.com/timsaekoo› https://goingbeyondbitcoin.com› https://psybtc.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramkℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Tim Sae Koo expose a deep truth: the quest for financial sovereignty via Bitcoin and the quest for mental sovereignty via psychedelics are the same journey. He shows how both decentralized tools force you to confront the centralized systems that govern your mind and your money. Monetary freedom demands a personal revolution, starting with the ego and confronting false narratives. This conversation provides a compass for that intense internal process, revealing the mirrored properties of these two world-rewiring forces. This is the ultimate guide to the personal revolution needed for monetary security.

Julian Figueroa is a filmmaker, Bitcoin educator, YouTuber, and cofounder of getBased.tv, known for creating engaging, approachable content that demystifies Bitcoin for a broad audience with clarity and creativity.› https://x.com/kinetic_finance› https://www.youtube.com/@exitmanualPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:46 - Why telling people about Bitcoin never works01:06 - Julian's journey: Losing his Bitcoin03:59 - Bitcoin as the cure for a broken system05:27 - Becoming the "Bill Nye of Bitcoin"07:53 - Understanding 5 mindsets for Bitcoin adoption08:18 - Archetype 1: The Normie10:33 - The best strategy for the Normie14:04 - Why you must earn the right to talk about Bitcoin16:04 - Archetype 2: The Ideologue17:03 - "Save your breath" with the Ideologue23:04 - Archetype 3: The Mid-Curve26:45 - Disarming the Mid-Curve32:00 - Archetype 4: The Skeptic36:21 - Why to bring a skeptic to a Bitcoin meetup37:51 - Archetype 5: The 90-Percenter41:35 - How early are we?45:41 - Kicking the can: Why fiat's demise will be prolonged48:58 - The biggest threat: Boredom and lack of patience53:48 - Advice for new content creator59:36 - Julian's core beliefℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Julian Figueroa explore how five distinct archetypes react to Bitcoin. This episode dives into the distinct mindsets of the Normie, Ideologue, Midcurve, Skeptic, and 90 Percenter, revealing why many struggle to understand or commit to Bitcoin. Gain insight into the psychological and cultural barriers around Bitcoin adoption, and learn practical ways to engage each archetype more effectively. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or seeking deeper understanding, this conversation uncovers what it really takes to turn awareness into conviction and long-term belief in the future of decentralized money.

Jeff Walton is the Chief Risk Officer at Strive ($ASST), where he builds digital credit products that give institutions Bitcoin exposure. His work sits at the forefront of industrializing the speculative attack on the dollar.› https://x.com/punterjeffPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The speculative attack on the dollar: Pierre Rochard's thesis03:47 - Why corporations borrow weak fiat to buy strong Bitcoin07:22 - Real estate vs. Bitcoin: leveraging a hard asset09:37 - Why 98% of people won't self-custody Bitcoin11:34 - Structuring Bitcoin exposure with less volatility14:00 - The concept of Bitcoin volatility insurance15:59 - The insurance analogy: underwriting risk with a pile of capital18:43 - Why Bitcoin-backed products beat Oracle's 40-year bond27:47 - The bank business model vs. the Bitcoin model34:05 - Perpetual preferred equity vs. convertible debt (SEDA)46:29 - The addressable market: Insurance companies' capital structure56:01 - Why regulators prevent insurance companies from holding Bitcoin01:13:12 - Bitcoin as the new global hurdle rate for capital01:27:36 - The Millennial problem: no pension, no safety net01:45:16 - Why Bitcoin must become the unit of accountℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYStrive CRO Jeff Walton joins Bram Kanstein and breaks down how the speculative attack on the dollar is accelerating using Bitcoin-backed financial products. He explains how instruments like perpetual preferred equity (Strive’s SATA and Strategy’s STRC) allow massive pools of TradFi capital—like insurance companies—to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s appreciation without suffering 80% volatility. This engine converts cheap fiat debt into hard Bitcoin. We discuss the concept of Bitcoin as the new global hurdle rate and why risk is currently mispriced globally

Scott Ellam, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of an executive recruitment firm, discusses his transformative journey into Bitcoin and its strategic integration into his company's balance sheet. He shares insights on shifting from cash reserves to Bitcoin as a long-term asset. Scott explains how Bitcoin enhances talent attraction and builds a competitive edge. He also addresses the importance of educating staff about cryptocurrency strategies and navigating regulatory challenges, emphasizing the emotional resilience needed to handle Bitcoin’s volatility.

In this engaging discussion, James Lavish, Managing Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, and Lawrence Lepard, author of The Big Print, explore the intricate dynamics of Bitcoin and macroeconomics. They dive into how older Bitcoin holders impact market cycles and the Fed's precarious position leading to inevitable monetary expansion. The duo emphasizes Bitcoin's role as a liquidity bellwether and debates its adoption relative to gold, all while offering insights for younger investors looking to navigate this evolving landscape.

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, billionaire entrepreneurs and co-founders of Gemini, share their journey from skepticism to becoming early Bitcoin investors. They discuss their belief in Bitcoin as 'Gold 2.0', emphasizing its role as a digital, portable asset for millennials. The twins highlight how they challenged skeptics, how the institutional mindset has shifted, and why they believe it's not too late to invest in Bitcoin. With insights on long-term holding and the importance of a curious mindset, they paint a compelling picture of Bitcoin’s bright future.

Ioni Appelberg, a medical doctor and Bitcoin philosopher, dives deep into the transformative power of Bitcoin and its parallels to psychedelics. She discusses how Bitcoin acts as an economic psychedelic, revealing truths similar to psychedelic experiences. Ioni elaborates on the importance of shifting societal paradigms and the pain often associated with such awakenings. They explore the contrasts between Bitcoin's transparency and fiat's opacity, and frame Bitcoin as crucial for civilization's future, akin to the printing press and the internet.

Fiachra 'Figs' O'Sullivan, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Bitcoin advocate, explores the emotional hurdles surrounding Bitcoin adoption. He highlights how shame, often stemming from personal and systemic factors, serves as a barrier to embracing this cryptocurrency. Figs draws parallels between emotional trauma in relationships and monetary transformation, emphasizing that real change often requires discomfort. He advocates for empathy and validation over aggression in discussions about Bitcoin, framing it as a tool for personal and emotional growth.

Imrich 'Imo' Bábics, Chief Growth Officer at Relai, shares his journey into Bitcoin since 2017, emphasizing the importance of conviction over impulsive crypto investments. He discusses framing Bitcoin as a reliable savings technology compared to the gamble of altcoins. Imo highlights how education can ease fear around self-custody and promote adoption, while also seeing banks as potential allies in Bitcoin's mainstream acceptance. He candidly addresses Europe's challenges in investor culture and the necessity of regulation for growth.

Dennis Dioukarev, the youngest member of the Swedish Parliament and finance committee advocate, passionately discusses the need for Sweden to develop a strategic Bitcoin reserve. He shares his journey of discovering Bitcoin and highlights how geopolitical reasons and monetary stability drive his proposal. Dioukarev also addresses concerns regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies, arguing against the e-krona due to privacy risks and programmability. He emphasizes the importance of keeping pace with global Bitcoin trends and urges young leaders to advocate for change.