Bitcoin for Millennials

Andy Thompson is the founder of Bitcoin Talent Co., the leading provider of recruiting products and services for the Bitcoin industry. With more than a decade of experience recruiting for some of the biggest names in tech, he is now focusing all of his time and effort to growing the Bitcoin ecosystem, one hire at a time. As someone who would love to continue his career at a Bitcoin company, I was super excited to talk to him! I hope you enjoy this episode. → Follow Andy on https://x.com/theandytee → Bitcoin Talent Co website: https://www.bitcointalent.co 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:23 - Educating Millennials About Bitcoin 05:05 - The Influence of Upbringing and Personal Experiences 11:57 - The Catalyst for Embracing Bitcoin 22:32 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Life 23:28 - Bitcoin: More Than Just a Technology 25:04 - Bitcoin as a Philosophy 26:14 - Bitcoin as a Protocol 27:24 - Decades of Technological Advancement 31:06 - Bitcoin: The Best Money 36:31 - The Growing Job Market in the Bitcoin Industry 39:46 - Bitcoin Revolutionizing Industries 42:51 - Transitioning Careers to Bitcoin 44:29 - The Future of Bitcoin 47:46 - Family: A Core Belief

Fred Krueger is a Bitcoin Investor, professional trader and entrepreneur with 10 successful exits. He holds a Math PhD. from Stanford and is a Wall Street Veteran, working there in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Fred shares his opinions on Bitcoin on his popular X and recently created YouTube channel, and never shies away of a discussion with other investors. I hope you enjoy this episode! → Follow Fred on https://twitter.com/dotkrueger → Fred’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkrueger 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:01 - Challenges of Educating Generational Peers 08:11 - The Power of Self-Custody and Global Transactions 12:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Revolutionize Money 29:28 - Bitcoin's Growth and the Power Law 31:47 - Exponential Growth and Volatility of Bitcoin 38:20 - High Volatility and Growth for the Next Decade 48:48 - Wall Street's Recognition of Bitcoin 53:07 - The Misunderstanding of Bitcoin in the Financial Industry 56:19 - BlackRock's Investment in Bitcoin 57:39 - Long-Term Vision and Outlook 59:22 - Transition from Trading to Long-Term Investing 01:02:20 - Getting Hands-On in the Bitcoin Ecosystem 01:04:26 - Forming Strong Convictions through Research 01:09:21 - Balancing Asset Allocation and Risk 01:12:14 - Frugality and Value Assessment 01:13:00 - Thinking in Bitcoin and Using Bitcoin Wallets 01:18:03 - The Transparent and Mathematical Nature of Bitcoin

David Branscum is the Chief Technology Officer at VEYA Energy, a company specializing in transforming methane into behind-the-meter high-performance computing power to mine Bitcoin. He believes that with almost any problem in energy, "Bitcoin fixes this". With experience in immersion and hydro cooling, advances in chip technology, and heat recapture and reuse innovations, David knows we are just scratching the surface of what Bitcoin can do to make a better future. Enjoy this episode! → Follow David on https://twitter.com/DavidBranscum 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin for Millennials 01:01 - Bitcoin Atlantis Conference Experience 04:16 - David's Career Transition 05:53 - David's Generation and Educating Peers 07:23 - Misconceptions About Bitcoin 10:10 - Bitcoin as Energy Money 16:36 - Bitcoin's Impact on Decision Making 23:35 - Bitcoin's Role in Fixing the Money System 26:26 - Bitcoin as Digital Energy 30:01 - The Failure of Fiat Currency 31:21 - The Importance of Time Preference 31:57 - The Value of Bitcoin 36:04 - Monetizing in Satoshis 37:33 - Reevaluating Real Estate 38:28 - The Fiat Standard 41:24 - The Fallacy of Inflation 48:26 - The Journey vs. the Destination 52:04 - Bitcoin's Simplicity and Depth 58:32 - Living for Others

Jesse Berger is the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin, which he self-published in 2020. He previously spent over a decade working with large financial institutions in Canada as a banker, investment advisor, and market research consultant, where he observed first-hand the perils of central banking and fiat currency. Today, he is an independent consultant based in Toronto focused on Bitcoin adoption and education. → Follow Jesse on https://twitter.com/jayberjay → Jesse’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Internet-Money-About-Bitcoin/dp/1777128404 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:57 - Questioning the Fiat Money System 02:55 - Exploring the Rabbit Hole of Money 05:22 - Working in Traditional Finance 07:00 - Realizing the Flaws in the Financial System 08:08 - Transitioning to Bitcoin 08:58 - Missed Opportunity in 2010 10:57 - Rediscovering Bitcoin in 2017 13:11 - Understanding the Benefits of Bitcoin 15:35 - Challenges in Recognizing the Flaws of Fiat Money 20:45 - Overcoming Trust and Self-Doubt 24:49 - Inspiration to Write a Book 30:13 - Explaining the Concept of Money 35:16 - Creating a Mindset Shift 44:20 - The Need for Transparent and Fair Money 45:20 - Following Rules Instead of Rulers 46:42 - Bitcoin's Gravity and Attracting Value 48:36 - Challenges in Explaining Bitcoin in Plain Language 50:21 - The Misconception of Bitcoin's Complexity 56:26 - The Importance of Time in Bitcoin 59:31 - The Future with Bitcoin 01:04:29 - The Core Belief of Personal Empowerment

Julian Liniger is the CEO and co-founder of the Swiss Bitcoin-only platform Relai. After a Bachelor's in Psychology and a Master's in Business Administration, he worked in Banking and Management Consulting. Julian co-founded several companies, including Switzerland’s leading Blockchain training course for the financial industry. As Relai is one of the biggest European on-ramps to Bitcoin, I am excited to talk with him today and talk about the future of Bitcoin in Europe. → Follow Julian on https://x.com/julian_liniger → Relai’s website: https://relai.app 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:54 - Explaining Bitcoin to Millennials 10:59 - The Future of Bitcoin and Generational Shifts 23:05 - Initial Doubts and Belief in Bitcoin 28:53 - The Importance of Verifying Bitcoin 32:45 - The Challenge of Trusting Institutions 35:08 - The Slow Adoption of New Paradigms 39:46 - Misunderstanding about Bitcoin: Energy Consumption 46:17 - The Future of Bitcoin in Europe 49:54 - Starting a Company in the Bitcoin Space 53:03 - Adoption and Trends in Europe 56:19 - The Impact of Regulation on the Bitcoin Industry 01:01:52 - Advice for Millennials Exploring Bitcoin 01:04:07 - Core Belief: Human Beings as Problem Solvers

Eric V Stacks is back for another appearance! After a wonderful first conversation (Ep. 023), and meeting in real life in Madeira, we recorded another conversation where we explored: the Bitcoin Atlantis conference, banning by governments, how Bitcoin improves our lives, what to do when the price drops, the discovery of incorruptibility in Bitcoin, being cheerful and constructive in spreading Bitcoin awareness, how broken money leads to perverse incentives in food and pharma, and more! → Follow Eric on https://x.com/EricVStacks Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and the Power of Bitcoin Community 05:57 - The Energy and Impact of Bitcoin Conferences 09:46 - Will Bitcoin be Banned or Confiscated by Governments? 23:58 - The Fragility of the Fiat System and the Potential Threat to Bitcoin 28:02 - The Inevitable Rise of Bitcoin and the Role of Financial Institutions 33:09 - Larry Fink and his Business Strategy 35:09 - Bitcoin Solving Inherent Human Corruptibility 39:06 - The Value of Following the Rules in Bitcoin 42:08 - Celebrating Bitcoin Price Drops 46:20 - Staying Stuck in Clown World 47:00 - Being Cheerful and Constructive in Spreading Bitcoin Awareness 51:43 - Bitcoin as a Solution for Everyone 58:34 - Regulating Bitcoin and the Lessons from the Cannabis Industry 01:07:19 - The Excitement and Optimism of Being a Bitcoin Maximalist 01:10:17 - Trading Shitcoins vs. HODLing Bitcoin 01:13:49 - The Nihilistic World vs. the Optimistic World 01:17:43 - The Flawed Value Proposition of Shitcoins 01:27:39 - Flawed Premise and Navigating SEC Rules 01:29:18 - Broken Incentives in Food and Medicine 01:50:47 - Synergy Between Bitcoin and Cannabis 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk

Dennis Porter is the co-founder and CEO of Satoshi Action Fund. A non-profit educational organization dedicated to informing policymakers and regulators about Bitcoin Mining, education, investment, and innovation in the United States. He has already gotten two bills into law, orange-pilled a few states, and is on his way to many more. Dennis is a true Bitcoin advocate and political strategist who is highly dedicated to protecting and defending Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin industry in the United States. I hope you enjoy this episode! → Follow Denis on https://twitter.com/Dennis_Porter_ → Learn about Satoshi Action Fund: https://www.satoshiaction.io 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:10 - Discovering Bitcoin and Journey of Understanding 09:05 - Using State Laws to Protect Bitcoin Rights 11:46 - Lessons from the Cannabis Industry 13:22 - Unlearning Misconceptions about Money and Energy 22:48 - Dedicating Life to Bitcoin Advocacy 28:18 - Educating Lawmakers and Regulators 33:37 - Essential Policy Changes and Customization 35:36 - Evolution of Bitcoin Regulation in the US 37:39 - The Importance of Curtailment Data and Grid Balancing 39:17 - Bitcoin Miners' Role in Emergency Grid Situations 40:45 - Bitcoin Miners Balancing the Grid in Texas 42:27 - Bitcoin Mining and Energy Consumption 43:26 - Bitcoin Mining and Methane Emissions 45:38 - Bitcoin Mining and Renewable Energy 47:31 - The Need for Energy Abundance and Nuclear Power 57:36 - Making the United States the Best Place for Bitcoiners 01:00:50 - Measuring Success and Fundraising for Satoshi Action 01:06:54 - Core Belief: Money that Doesn't Allow Discrimination

Lawrence (Larry) Lepard is a career investment manager who focuses on sound money and manages funds related to gold, silver, and Bitcoin. He is known for sharing his views on the state of the global financial system, inflation, and the need for sound investments to protect against currency debasement. His ideas and explanations around these topics have helped me immensely in my learning journey about finance, so I am grateful to record this episode with him. I hope you enjoy it! → Follow Lawrence on https://x.com/LawrenceLepard 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Gratitude 01:14 - Bitcoin Atlantis and Takeaways 04:11 - Inflation as a Silent Form of Theft 06:09 - The Impact of Unsound Money on Society 07:37 - The Growing Awareness of Unsound Money 09:16 - The Flaw in the Keynesian Model 12:38 - The Debt Crisis and the Inevitable Blowup 14:04 - The Concept of Inflation and Value 15:37 - The Fallacy of Influencing Human Behavior 21:54 - The Severe Debt Crisis and the Need for Sound Money 25:24 - The Historical Perspective of Sound Money 27:19 - The Absurdity of Rising Prices and the Need for Efficiency 29:18 - The Role of Government in a Sound Money System 31:43 - The Potential Benefits of Sound Money 32:37 - Understanding Sound Money 34:03 - The Role of Government and Taxes 35:05 - Inflation as a Hidden Tax 36:21 - The Growing Wealth Disparity 37:08 - The Importance of Adding Value 39:11 - Bitcoin as a Solution 43:21 - Defining Wealth and Its Importance 45:30 - The Personal Journey to Understanding Bitcoin 48:10 - Bitcoin as a Test of Humility 54:22 - The Experiment of Bitcoin 59:47 - Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility 01:03:27 - Allocating Investments in Bitcoin 01:04:30 - Bitcoin as an Invention and Digital Scarcity 01:07:13 - Bitcoin as Digital Gold 01:09:09 - Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Monetary Debasement 01:12:00 - The Asymmetric Bet of Bitcoin 01:14:10 - The Risk of Losing Faith in Bitcoin 01:16:08 - Bitcoin's Potential to Replace Fiat Currencies 01:19:59 - The Importance of Buying Bitcoin 01:23:05 - The Invention of Digital Scarcity 01:26:31 - The Timeline for Bitcoin's Adoption 01:30:01 - The Inevitability of Hyperinflation 01:32:02 - Core Belief in Optimism and the Goodness of Humanity

Lisa Hough is VP of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. Her extensive knowledge of Bitcoin mining and leadership qualities have earned her the respect of fellow professionals in the field, and she was recently acknowledged as a leader in Bitcoin by FORBES. With a background as a Commodities Trader, Lisa brings a unique perspective and expertise that drives the convergence of Energy and Bitcoin. She is, finally, the first female Bitcoiner on this show! I hope you enjoy this episode! → Follow Lisa on https://x.com/lisa_hough_ 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:00 - Understanding Bitcoin Across Generations 03:13 - The Perspective of an Almost 90-Year-Old Woman 05:25 - The Need for Change and Pain as a Catalyst 06:19 - The Influence of Personal Experiences on Understanding Money and Risk 09:59 - The Impact of Education and Challenging Conventional Wisdom 12:53 - The Aha Moment and Influential Figures 15:33 - The Journey Down the Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 16:30 - Overcoming Initial Resistance to Bitcoin 18:46 - Thinking for Yourself and Taking Responsibility 20:21 - The Value of Learning and Curiosity 22:41 - The Challenge of Deferring Responsibility 24:36 - Encouraging Independent Thinking in Children 26:19 - The Importance of Purpose and Community in Bitcoin 29:49 - The Entertaining and Educational Nature of Bitcoin 33:13 - The Impact of Bitcoin on Personal Life 36:20 - The Value Alignment and Purpose in the Bitcoin Community 40:37 - The Educational and Innovation Potential of Bitcoin in the Energy Sector 43:32 - The Significance of Bitcoin in Energy Production and National Security 44:17 - The Potential of Bitcoin for Energy Companies 45:01 - Optimizing Business Models with Bitcoin 46:22 - The Simplicity of Bitcoin's Benefits 47:20 - Changing Perceptions of Bitcoin in the Energy Community 48:46 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Monetizing Energy 50:40 - The Role of Energy Companies in Bitcoin Mining 51:00 - Bitcoin's Potential for Energy Companies' ROI 52:49 - Bitcoin's Impact on Energy Infrastructure 54:31 - Bitcoin Mining and Flared Gas Reduction 56:22 - The Operational Efficiency of Continuous Energy Use 59:53 - The Role of Regulation and Policy in Bitcoin Adoption 01:00:06 - Texas' Support for Bitcoin and Energy Innovation 01:02:46 - Bitcoin as a Competitive Factor for States 01:04:08 - Global Game Theory and Bitcoin Adoption 01:11:29 - Excitement for Bitcoin's Future 01:15:13 - The Core Belief of Serving Others

ℹ️ Apologies for my bad sound. I made a rookie mic mistake. It's fixed about 50m in, but Bob's sound is perfect and he is a joy to listen to :) hope you enjoy it! Bob Burnett has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is currently the Founding CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company that develops Bitcoin mining sites. He holds a degree in Computer Engineering, has 8 patents, and over 35 years of experience in the technology industry. He also founded and manages the Barefoot Bitcoin Fund, serves on the board of directors for Ocean Mining, and is on the board of advisors for the Satoshi Action Fund. As an evangelist and educator on Bitcoin, Bob is sure about its importance for the world’s future. I hope you enjoy this episode! → Follow Bobon https://x.com/boomer_btc → Barefoot Mining: https://www.barefootmining.com 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:21 - Bob's Journey in Understanding Bitcoin 03:13 - Challenges with Traditional Financial Advisors 05:03 - Discovering Austrian Economics 06:35 - The Importance of Letting the Economy Be 09:06 - Transitioning from Ethereum to Bitcoin 10:24 - Protecting the Value of Work 13:19 - The Excitement and World-Changing Implications of Bitcoin 16:04 - Questioning Traditional Assets 19:08 - Challenging Personal Beliefs 21:28 - The Resonance of Bitcoin with Austrian Principles 23:23 - The Difficulty of Letting Go of Previous Investments 25:15 - The Ethos of Bitcoin 28:21 - The Connection and Unity Among Bitcoiners 30:02 - Bitcoin as the Second Most Important Thing in Life 32:16 - The Dangers of Going Public 36:31 - The Citizenship of Bitcoin 38:47 - The Unique Community and Ethos of Bitcoin 40:05 - The Mutually Beneficial Game of Bitcoin 42:02 - The Base Layer of Agreements in Bitcoin 42:47 - The Resilience and Trust in Bitcoin 43:20 - The Importance of Discussion and Collaboration in Bitcoin 44:44 - Bitcoin-Friendly Legislation and the Tension Between States and the Federal Government 49:31 - The Challenges of Legislation and Regulation in Bitcoin Mining 55:09 - The Environmental Concerns and Energy Usage in Bitcoin Mining 58:50 - The Triffin Dilemma and the Decline of the US Dollar 01:13:36 - The Impact of the Broken Monetary System on Daily Life 01:27:38 - The Life-Changing Impact of Bitcoin and the Broken Money System