Niko Jilch is a renowned finance journalist, podcaster, and fierce advocate for Bitcoin and sound money principles. With his popular "Fix the Money" newsletter and podcast, and German-focused YouTube channel “Was Bitcoin Bringt”, he provides insightful analysis on the flaws of the current monetary system and the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin. Niko’s experiences with economic crises and his deep understanding of economics have made him a leading voice in the Bitcoin community, championing the need for a more disciplined and decentralized financial system. → Follow Niko on https://x.com/nikojilch → Niko’s publication: https://www.fixthemoney.net → Niko’s German Bitcoin channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WasBitcoinbringt 🔔 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 03:49 - Bitcoin as a Reaction to the Financial Crisis 07:59 - The Ego Barrier to Understanding Bitcoin 12:50 - The Role of Journalists and Media in Understanding Bitcoin 24:46 - Empowering Individuals with Bitcoin 30:29 - Money as a Social Construct 33:19 - The Flaws of the Current Monetary System 35:45 - Bitcoin as a Store of Value 38:07 - Bitcoin as a Currency and Unit of Exchange 45:30 - The Importance of Fixing the Money 49:36 - The Decreasing Risk of Investing in Bitcoin 55:31 - Bitcoin's Role in Building a Better Future 59:00 - The Power of the Individual

Keith Laska is a Professor of Bitcoin at Fordham University in New York. He is passionate about Bitcoin but got frustrated by the lack of high-quality, easy-to-understand education. To understand Bitcoin, he spent thousands of hours on YouTube, social media, books, and attending conferences. Keith concluded that Bitcoin is a once-in-a-generation money transformation, and most people won't understand it until it's too late. So he put a team of passionate Bitcoiners together and launched Learn Bitcoin, a Bitcoin Education Network. → Follow Keith on https://x.com/keithlaska → Keith’s Bitcoin Education Network: https://learnbitcoin.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 02:35 - Keith's Journey into Bitcoin 05:17 - Bitcoin as a Currency of Peaceful Resistance 08:05 - Questioning Trust in Institutions 11:54 - The Flaws of the Current Monetary System 16:35 - The Power Shift to the People 22:50 - The Adoption of Bitcoin by Institutions 25:43 - The Importance of Securing Your Bitcoin 28:58 - Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers' Interest in Bitcoin 32:28 - Encouraging Self-Reflection and Questioning 36:02 - The Need for Individual Leadership 40:10 - Investing in Bitcoin through Retirement Accounts 44:29 - Financial Advisors' Concerns about Money Printing and Inflation 46:35 - Bitcoin as a Savings Technology 53:52 - Bitcoin: The Millennials' S&P 500 56:29 - The Importance of Low Time Preference 01:19:48 - Prioritizing Family and Quality Time

Bert de Groot is an engineer by trade who keeps greenhouses, warehouses, and offices warm with the Bitcoin miners he set up. He has also helped thousands of businesses, families, and plebs on their Bitcoin journey with his company bitcoinbrabant.com, as an official reseller of open-source hardware wallets, Dutch Bitcoin books, workshops, and much more. He enjoys working on the Bitcoin standard full-time. He is currently also the chairman at VBNL.org, an organisation of 13 Dutch Bitcoin companies that work together in this industry body to combat fraud and improve Bitcoin adoption in The Netherlands. → Follow Bert on https://x.com/BdGBertdeGroot → Bert’s company: https://bitcoinbrabant.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 and Background 03:10 The Challenge of Bitcoin Adoption 08:40 Bitcoin vs. Other Cryptocurrencies 26:21 Bitcoin's Impact on the Global Economy 38:26 The Physicality of Bitcoin 41:26 The Difference Between Owning and Physical Possession 45:59 The Challenges and Potential of Transitioning to a Bitcoin-based System 1:00:04 Being Good to Others: A Core Belief

Adrian Cercenia is a retired US Space Force and Air Force Officer with 21+ years of leadership experience. His area of expertise in Information Technology and Cybersecurity revolves around math, cryptography, data analysis, risk mitigation, and risk management. He discovered Bitcoin in 2011 but it was not until 2016 that he started his journey. First with shitcoins, before learning a couple of difficult (and expensive) lessons, and starting over in 2019 to truly go down the bitcoin-only rabbit hole → Follow Adrian on https://x.com/AdrianCercenia 🔔 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 - Adrian's Journey into Bitcoin 13:13 - Bitcoin as a Superior Savings Technology 35:23 - The Power of Self-Custody in Bitcoin 38:06 - Bitcoin: A Philosophical and Practical Exploration 44:46 - The Impact of Widespread Bitcoin Adoption on Society and Global Power Dynamics 55:03 - Challenges and Misconceptions in Bitcoin Adoption 1:12:10 - Personal Security and Storage of Bitcoin: Understanding the Spectrum of Options 1:16:51 - Prioritizing Personal Strength Over an Easy Life: A Core Belief Reinforced by Bitcoin

Sean Harris is a former professional basketball player who has found a new passion in Bitcoin. After playing overseas for several years, Sean is now deeply involved with grassroots adoption in El Salvador, where he also organized the first ever Halving Party last month. I was excited to jump into his unique journey from the basketball court to the heart of one of the world's most pioneering Bitcoin communities. I hope you enjoy this episode! → Follow Sean on https://x.com/BigSeanHarris 🔔 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 Sean Harris and His Bitcoin Journey 03:10 - Transition to Bitcoin-Only Podcasts and Understanding 08:05 - The Value of Taking Risks and Hard Work 36:05 - Bitcoin: A Path to Financial Freedom and Personal Growth 39:48 - Building Communities: The Power of Connection and Support 49:15 - Spiritual Implications: Bitcoin's Impact on Beliefs and Values 59:56 - Understanding the Monetary System: A Key to Financial Empowerment

Walker (AKA Walker America) is the host of THE Bitcoin Podcast. After going down the Bitcoin rabbit hole in 2020, Walker and his wife, Carla, began creating short-form Bitcoin educational and comedic content. Together, they’ve MC’d and spoken at numerous Bitcoin conferences, but decided to take a step back from creating content when they found out they were expecting their first child. Then, Walker did what all men in Bitcoin do after enough time: he started Another F*cking Bitcoin Podcast. → Follow Walker on https://twitter.com/WalkerAmerica → Subscribe to Walker’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WalkerAmerica 🔔 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 - The Value of Conversations in Podcasts 02:47 - Reaching Outside the Bitcoin Echo Chamber 05:06 - The Brokenness of the Current Financial System 09:10 - The Transformative Power of Bitcoin 13:11 - Educating People about the Problem Bitcoin Solves 34:48 - The Tendency to Corrupt Systems 39:05 - The Need for Trustless Monetary Systems 50:54 - Bitcoin: Building a Better Future 01:03:23 - Moving Beyond Protests 01:09:07 - The Changing Media Landscape 01:10:15 - The Evolution of Media 01:14:49 - Centralization vs. Decentralization 01:18:14 - Bitcoin: A Benchmark for Value 01:25:55 - Empowering the Individual 01:32:35 - The Power of a Small Group 01:37:27 - Understanding Bitcoin

Sam Wouter is a renowned Bitcoin researcher and analyst from the Netherlands. He currently leads the marketing and content efforts at River, a prominent US-based Bitcoin brokerage. With a deep passion for Bitcoin education, Sam has contributed extensively to the field, including producing River's renowned Lightning reports. → Follow Sam on https://x.com/SDWouters⁠ 🔔 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 01:43 - Bitcoin Education and Money Quality 08:19 - The Power Dynamics of Bitcoiners and Governments 32:07 - Risks of Centralized Control in Bitcoin 37:46 - The Importance of Transparency and Proof of Reserves 42:15 - Bitcoin and Individual Empowerment 48:13 - From Nihilism to Optimism 52:46 - Taking Ownership and Incentive Structures 56:33 - The Personal Journey of Bitcoin Adoption and Empathy 01:00:25 - Risk Perception, Financial Stability, and the Pressure to Invest 01:06:39 - The Spiritual Battle and the Humbling Effect of Realizing Complexities 01:24:27 - Human Resourcefulness and Hope for the Impact of Bitcoin

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. → Follow Gary on https://x.com/GaryCardone → Gary on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@garycardone 🔔 Subscribe to never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials, → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk Timestamps 00:02 - 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.

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 🔔 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 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

Joe Burnett is a researcher at Unchained, a leading Bitcoin financial services company. He is renowned for his insights into Bitcoin's superior monetary properties and its role as an immutable, scarce asset that can preserve wealth over the long term. Joe has emerged as one of the most influential voices explaining why Bitcoin represents a paradigm shift in money and savings. → Follow Joe on https://twitter.com/IIICapital → Get Joe’s report, “Your Wealth Is Melting”: https://unchained.com/go/your-wealth-is-melting → Subscribe to Joe on https://youtube.com/@joeburnett27 🔔 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 Bitcoin Journey 03:08 - Bitcoin's Superior Monetary Properties 11:32 - Coincidence of Wants Problem and Bitcoin 27:23 - Creative Destruction and Market Evolution 37:31 - Impact of Technological Advancements on Traditional Assets 45:17 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Inflation 52:10 - Bitcoin's Volatility and System Stability 57:40 - The Concept of Hyperbitcoinization 01:13:00 - Risks of Ignoring Bitcoin's Growing Influence