

Bitcoin for Millennials
Bram Kanstein
Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time—and why you need to understand and embrace it.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 38min
Gary Cardone: This is your last chance to frontrun others | BFM056
Gary Cardone is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with ventures in the energy, natural gas, and payments industries. He is also an outspoken Bitcoin bull who recently sold his $2.4 million Florida mansion to invest the proceeds into Bitcoin. Gary has actively invested in BTC and the Digital Asset Industry for the past three years. He firmly believes in Bitcoin's potential as a reserve asset and hedge against fiat currency debasement, predicting more countries will openly accumulate it like gold reserves.
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→ Gary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garycardone
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Timestamps
00:02 - Introduction
00:59 - Geopolitical views and their impact on investment strategy.
03:52 - Discussion on inflation and price increases.
06:11 - McDonald's fries
07:10 - Monopolies, energy prices, and their relation to Bitcoin.
09:09 - Unsustainability of current financial models.
15:27 - Personal experiences with inflation and financial hardships.
19:33 - Journey into Bitcoin and its potential as a revolutionary financial asset.
21:25 - Early Bitcoin adoption and the challenges faced.
25:38 - Need for financial independence and protection against traditional systems.
28:01 - Views on the global financial system and potential political changes.
30:09 - Impact of Bitcoin on traditional financial systems and future outlooks.
33:03 - Broader implications of Bitcoin on freedom and personal autonomy.
39:21 - Reflections on personal growth, societal responsibilities, and the importance of financial education.
47:11 - Final thoughts on wealth, happiness, and legacy.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 10min
Ammy Edberg: Bitcoin is not a get-rich-quick scheme | BFM055
Ammy Edberg is a Swedish TikTok influencer and Bitcoin educator. We dive deep into the challenges of educating millennials and Gen Z about Bitcoin, addressing common misconceptions, and the importance of understanding our current monetary system. Ammy shares her journey into Bitcoin and how she leverages TikTok to inspire and educate others. We also discuss the significance of financial inclusion and the potential of Bitcoin to solve global financial issues. Bitcoin is more than just a digital currency—it's a symbol of financial freedom and innovation.
→ Follow Ammy on https://x.com/bt_chick
→ Follow Ammy on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@btchick
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction to Ami Edberg and her mission
03:05 - The misconceptions and challenges of Bitcoin education
09:06 - Using TikTok to educate and inspire
14:15 - Bitcoin's potential for financial inclusion
32:23 - Why Bitcoin stands out among other cryptocurrencies
35:02 - Bitcoin: Discovery vs. Tokens
37:46 - Unlearning and Changing Mindset
39:36 - Bitcoin: Turning Nihilism into Optimism
41:31 - Thinking for Yourself and Questioning
44:19 - Changing Mindset and Thinking for Yourself
47:48 - Bitcoin: Opening the Door to Freedom
53:30 - Bitcoin and the Matrix
01:06:06 - Asking Why and Finding Value in Bitcoin

Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 16min
Joe Burnett: Your wealth is melting - study Bitcoin | BFM054
Joe Burnett, a researcher at Unchained, shares his profound insights on Bitcoin's resilience as a wealth-preserving asset. He explores its unique monetary properties and discusses why it represents a paradigm shift in money management. Joe highlights how Bitcoin addresses traditional financial issues like inflation and serves as a superior saving tool. The conversation delves into Bitcoin's volatility, the implications of hyperbitcoinization, and the evolving views of younger generations towards cryptocurrency. A must-listen for anyone curious about Bitcoin's future!

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 16min
Chris Burger: Bitcoin's Path to Global Dominance | BFM053
Chris Burger has a PhD in Computer Science and is an experienced CTO, currently building a quant trading company in stealth mode, called Quantodian. He discovered Bitcoin when it hit $1, but only got in when it was $11 ;) Chris was initially skeptical but kept studying the technical aspects of Bitcoin over the years and became a committed Bitcoin maximalist and proponent of the Austrian school of economics. Since 2019, he has been writing extensively about Bitcoin, advocating for its potential to become the dominant unit of account.
→ Follow Chris on https://twitter.com/hcburger1
→ Bitcoin’s power-law really debunked? https://medium.com/quantodian-publications/bitcoins-power-law-really-debunked-2e5add103ba9
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
03:02 - Journey into Bitcoin and Austrian Economics Principles
08:56 - Resilience and Conviction in the Bitcoin Space
27:39 - Understanding the Bitcoin Power Law
35:22 - The Mystery of the 'Why' Behind the Power Law
37:38 - Exploring the Power Law Phenomenon
39:28 - Diminishing Returns and Bitcoin's Price
41:42 - Stability and Volatility in Bitcoin
43:06 - Challenges of Bitcoin as Medium of Exchange and Unit of Account
46:09 - Bitcoin's Role as a Store of Value

Jun 4, 2024 • 2h 58min
Giovanni Santostasi: I know when Bitcoin reaches $1,000,000 | BFM052
Giovanni Santostasi is an Italian Physicist and Chief Scientific Officer at Deepwave Technologies. I discovered his Reddit post “15 years of BTC Power Law” a few months ago, which was a follow-up to a post called “Bitcoin power law, over 10 years, all the way to Genesis Block.”, which he posted 5 years ago. I was instantly triggered because I had read about power laws before, and his username ‘Econophysicist1’ was even more intriguing. In the past months, his model blew up and got more attention on Bitcoin Twitter, so I thought it was time to dive into this super interesting, entertaining, and challenging subject.
→ Follow Giovanni on https://x.com/Giovann35084111
→ Giovanni’s Reddit post: reddit.com/r/bitcoin/comments/18z04kp/15_years_of_btc_power_law
→ Learn more: Why do Power Laws work so widely? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYQT9_ymsVY
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:59 - Giovanni's Personal Journey with Bitcoin
11:10 - The PowerLaw Model and its Implications
25:35 - Approaching Bitcoin as a Science
29:25 - Visualizing Bitcoin's Behavior
36:09 - Bitcoin's Non-Exponential Behavior
39:11 - Introduction to the Power Law
42:03 - Explaining Straight Line and Exponential Growth
44:02 - The Magic of Bitcoin's Behavior
49:50 - Understanding the Green Band and Bubbles
01:04:09 - Bitcoin as a Fundamental Part of Education
01:11:23 - The Power Law as a Key to Understanding Bitcoin
01:16:38 - Introduction to Power Laws in Bitcoin
01:21:36 - Relationship Between Price and Adoption
01:26:50 - Equation for Bitcoin: Price = Bitcoin^2
01:33:14 - Bitcoin's Scaling Properties: Scale Invariance
01:52:57 - Bitcoin's Scaling Variance and Predictability
01:57:10 - The Long Time Preference and Holding Bitcoin
02:00:34 - Using Bitcoin's Cycles to Your Advantage
02:02:21 - Applying the Science of Bitcoin to Multiply Holdings
02:23:51 - Correlation Between Bitcoin's Price and Issuance
02:26:25 - The Slow and Methodical Growth of Bitcoin
02:28:20 - Bitcoin's Resistance to Gaming and Manipulation

May 30, 2024 • 1h 23min
Tomer Strolight: Bitcoin is Spiritual Money | BFM051
Tomer Strolight is the Editor-in-Chief at Swan Bitcoin, a leading Bitcoin onramp. He discovered Bitcoin in 2013 and became a prominent voice in the Bitcoin community. Tomer has shared his unique perspective on the impact of this transformative discovery on humanity through his writings and interviews. He has also written and narrated three short Bitcoin films that you can find on YouTube. Check out "Bitcoin Is Generational Wealth”, “Bitcoin is Beautiful”, and “The Legendary Treasure of Satoshi Nakamoto”.
→ Follow Tomer on https://x.com/TomerStrolight
→ Tomer’s articles: https://tomerstrolight.medium.com
→ Tomer’s short films: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Tomer+strolight+swan
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
02:13 - Bitcoin as a Global Solution
06:10 - Choosing to be Good
14:05 - The Hard Choice of Following the Rules
27:18 - Bitcoin as a Just System of Trust and Fairness
29:01 - Bitcoin: A Portal to Justice
31:42 - The Spiritual Awakening of Bitcoin
36:22 - Challenging Beliefs: Bitcoin's Creation Story
39:06 - Lessons from Bitcoin: Humility and Self-Discovery
53:43 - The Zero-Sum Game of Cryptocurrency
57:55 - Bitcoin: Virtuous and Just
59:43 - Bitcoin as a Spiritual Journey
1:13:22 - Preventing Miseducation and Maintaining Vigilance
1:16:31 - The Speed of Bitcoin Adoption
1:19:03 - Bitcoin's Future: Profound Change and a Sound Civilization

May 28, 2024 • 1h 31min
Max Keiser: Bitcoin is a Catalyst for Spiritual Renaissance | BFM050
Max Keiser is a financial analyst and Bitcoin OG, known for his outspoken views on economics and finance. He transitioned from Wall Street to media, becoming a broadcaster and filmmaker. Max is a prominent Bitcoin maximalist, and has been dubbed the "high priest of Bitcoin" for his unwavering support and belief in the superiority of Bitcoin over all other cryptocurrencies. He is an advisor to President Bukele of El Salvador, guiding the country's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. Max sees $220.000 per Bitcoin in play this year, a first milestone on its path to his $3 million price target.
→ Follow Max on https://x.com/maxkeiser
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin's Price Direction
08:26 - Bitcoin as a Spiritual Path and Personal Journey
13:58 - Bitcoin's Role in Converting Greed into Altruism
26:08 - Bitcoin's Scarcity and Transparency for a Conscious Way of Living
33:56 - The Demise of Fiat Money and Central Banks
36:41 - A Quantum Leap in Human Consciousness
38:38 - A Shared Aesthetic and Mastery of Time and Space
46:25 - Bitcoin as a Divine Intervention for Global Change
01:02:14 - Toxic Maximalism and Bitcoin as Anti-Ponzi
01:04:16 - The Limitations of Language in Describing Bitcoin
01:07:53 - Bitcoin as a Catalyst for Spiritual Renaissance
01:19:36 - El Salvador's Adoption of Bitcoin and the Importance of Maximalism

May 23, 2024 • 1h 35min
Jeremy Cline: How to change your life (professional coaching insights) | BFM049
Jeremy Cline is a seasoned coach with a passion for Bitcoin, who helps professionals and business owners to transform their careers and personal lives for sustainable, long-term success and well-being. As the host of the 'Change Work Life' podcast, he talks with individuals who have redefined their career trajectories and explores practical changes anyone can make to achieve a more fulfilling work-life experience.
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and Overview
3:00 - Identifying Stagnation and the Need for Change
6:40 - Personal Journeys and Career Transformations
13:01 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs and Redefining Success
25:35 - The Role of Self-Awareness and Curiosity in Coaching
33:01 - Self-Awareness and Conscious Decision-Making in Coaching
36:09 - Practical Tips for Coaching: Providing Space and Asking Questions
49:49 - Embracing Uncertainty and Taking Risks in Career Transitions
55:46 - Exploring the Transformative Possibilities of Bitcoin
1:05:07 - Finding the Entry Point
1:10:55 - The Challenge of Changing Beliefs
1:19:06 - The Power of Curiosity and Open-Mindedness
1:31:23 - Humans Can Figure It Out

May 21, 2024 • 56min
Erik Dale: Uncovering Bitcoin's Hidden Truths | BFM048
Erik Dale is a “European revivalist” and prolific Bitcoiner, host of the ‘Bitcoin for Breakfast’ podcast, and organizer of the Northern Lightning Bitcoin conference in Scandinavia. He is an expert communications professional and was a former adviser to the President of the European Commission. Erik has a unique perspective on how Bitcoin must save the old world and shares a lot about his experience of how Bitcoin (and LSD and parenthood) changed his life.
→ Follow Erik on https://x.com/EuroDale
→ Erik’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kongeriket
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Timestamps
0:00 - Introduction and Background
7:37 - Reviving Europe Culturally
16:07 - Discovering Bitcoin and Changing Perspectives
29:02 - Embracing a Bitcoin Mindset for Reviving Europe
33:10 - The Approximation of Truth
34:07 - Bitcoin and Consensus
35:30 - The Importance of Consensus
36:17 - Consensus as Truth
39:10 - Bitcoin and Ego
45:22 - Accepting Reality and Finding Freedom
49:45 - The Consequences of Ignoring Reality
51:50 - Imaginary Realities and Constructed Worlds
53:14 - Inspiration and Invitation

May 16, 2024 • 1h 15min
Tuur Demeester: Bitcoin's Growth Potential - BFM047
Tuur Demeester is a prominent Bitcoin investor, economist, and early adopter who has been involved with Bitcoin since 2011. He is the founder of the Bitcoin investment fund Adamant Capital and has been a long-time proponent of Bitcoin as a sound and auditable form of money.
→ Follow Tuur on https://x.com/TuurDemeester
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction and Background
10:56 - Bitcoin's Potential and Motivation
11:06 - Challenges and Threats to Bitcoin Adoption
23:13 - Personal Growth and Resilience
29:53 - Common Misconceptions About Bitcoin
34:32 - Bitcoin Challenging the Global Monetary Order
38:15 - Bitcoin as Heresy: Breaking Convention
43:19 - Shiny Rocks and the Antiquated Nature of Gold
46:56 - Bitcoin's Market Capitalization Surpassing Gold
50:19 - Bitcoin's Halving Events and Global PR
55:02 - Bitcoin's Impact on Time Preference and Long-Term Thinking
01:00:36 - Bitcoin Adoption in Latin America and Beyond
01:07:37 - The Future of Bitcoin: Optimism and Challenges