Bitcoin for Millennials

Dr. Jeff Ross, founder and managing partner of alternative asset manager Vailshire Capital Management and Vailshire Partners, is also a board-certified diagnostic radiologist. In this super dense conversation we cover macro developments, the changing investment landscape, why Bitcoin is not risky, the influence of the ETFs, price cycles, and why the current economic conditions are setting Bitcoin up for a major rally! › Follow Jeff on Nostr: npub1k7vkcxp7qdkly7qzj3dcpw7u3v9lt9cmvcs6s6ln26wrxggh7p7su3c04l SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bram 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Understanding the Current Financial Landscape 03:08 - The Role of Inflation and Economic Indicators 06:00 - Bitcoin as a Risk Asset: Perspectives and Misconceptions 09:09 - The Future of Bitcoin: Predictions and Market Cycles 12:04 - The Impact of Monetary Policy on Bitcoin 14:47 - The ETF Debate: Opportunities and Risks 18:02 - Navigating Volatility: Strategies for Investors 20:52 - The Philosophy of Bitcoin: A New Economic Paradigm 23:54 - Advice for Millennials: Building Wealth with Bitcoin 26:56 - The Long-Term Vision: Optimism for Future Generations

Jeroen Blokland is a seasoned professional investor with over 20 years of experience. As the former Head of Multi-Asset at Robeco, one of the largest asset managers in the Netherlands, he successfully managed client assets exceeding five billion euros. He has been recognized with various awards and honors for his innovative investment solutions. › Follow Jeroen: https://x.com/jsblokland › Blokland Fund: https://bloklandfund.com SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Traditional Finance 03:07 - The Evolution of Bitcoin as an Asset Class 07:03 - Understanding Debt and Economic Growth 14:12 - The Role of Central Banks and Inflation 21:36 - The Great Rebalancing in Traditional Finance 27:37 - Challenges and Opportunities for Millennials 35:28 - Bitcoin as a Core Asset in Investment Portfolios 46:46 - The Future of the US Dollar and Global Trade

Natalie Brunell is a Polish-American podcast host, Bitcoin advocate, and veteran broadcast journalist. She is the creator and host of the popular "Coin Stories" podcast, where she interviews leading figures in the Bitcoin space about their insights and experiences. › Follow Natalie: https://x.com/natbrunell › Subscribe to Natalie: https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebrunell SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑 TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Its Importance 03:47 - Understanding Bitcoin's Role as a Solution 05:55 - Personal Journey: From Skepticism to Advocacy 11:33 - The Disconnect Between Awareness and Action 15:38 - The Need for Hope in Economic Systems 19:56 - The Challenge of Educating the Public 25:42 - The Role of Institutional Investors in Bitcoin's Future 32:55 - Bitcoin ETFs: A Step Forward or a Trojan Horse? 37:56 - The Importance of Self-Custody in Bitcoin 41:46 - The Misconceptions Surrounding Bitcoin 48:48 - The Future of Wealth Distribution with Bitcoin 55:00 - Core Beliefs and the Future of Humanity

David Zell is co-founder of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, a leading, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank dedicated to researching the policy and societal implications of Bitcoin and emerging monetary networks. David brings valuable insights into how Bitcoin can shape our financial landscape and enhance human rights globally. › Follow David on https://twitter.com/DavidZell_ › Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with *Onramp*’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code *BRAM* to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk 🕑TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin Advocacy 04:58 - David Zell's Journey with Bitcoin 10:09 - The Evolution of Bitcoin's Perception 14:57 - The Role of Bitcoin in Political Discourse 20:04 - Bitcoin Policy Institute: Mission and Vision 24:54 - Challenges in Bitcoin Advocacy 29:52 - The Future of Bitcoin in Economic Policy 35:04 - Advice for Aspiring Bitcoin Advocates 40:05 - Core Beliefs and Final Thoughts

Here's a super dense chat from Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024 with my favorite TradFi Bitcoiner friend, Richard Byworth! Richard is Managing Partner at alternative investment manager Syz Capital. With 25 years of investment experience, he leads the $1.3bln Liquid Alternatives business and is a member of the Executive Committee. › My previous episode (BFM078) with Richard: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/3kUsediSDNb › Follow Richard: https://twitter.com/richardbyworth SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via ⁠https://bfmlinks.com/onramp⁠ PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: ⁠https://foundation.xyz/bram⁠ › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - ⁠https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag⁠ › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via ⁠https://relai.me/bram⁠ and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED → YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ → Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bram

Bevan Waite runs a cinematography and filmmaking business called Mountain Grown Media. Upon trying to solve his challenge of deciding how to manage incoming funds, he ended up studying Bitcoin. Now, he has pivoted part of his business to creating interview videos about Bitcoin, featuring well-known voices, experts, authors, and advocates who discuss our broken monetary system and how Bitcoin can provide solutions. › Follow Bevan on https://twitter.com/bevan_waite › Bevan’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitintelligence SPONSOR 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey 05:12 - Flaws of the Fiat System 11:26 - Financial Colonialism 15:33 - Challenges of Discussing Bitcoin and Wealth-Building 25:11 - The Need for a Paradigm Shift 40:20 - Future Certainty and Bitcoin 46:32 - Bitcoin: Focusing on What You Love 48:47 - Bitcoin: Optionality in the Future 01:01:24 - Bitcoin: Influencing Decisions and the Future 01:06:02 - Bitcoin: A Moral Form of Money 01:13:06 - BitIntelligence: Films that Capture the Emotional and Philosophical Aspects of Bitcoin

Arvind Shanmuga Nathan founded The Bitcoin Curve, a research publication exploring how to scale Bitcoins’ principles beyond money. Based out of Melbourne, Australia he is currently a Non-Executive Director at Melba Support Services, Group Strategy and Performance Lead at Telstra. He draws on these experiences alongside his work as a PhD candidate to tackle his research efforts. › Follow Arvind: https://x.com/ArvsNotes › Arvind’s publication: https://thebitcoincurve.substack.com SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onrampPRODUCTS I ENDORSE › The Foundation Passport is a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. Get $10 off with code BRAM via https://foundation.xyz/bram › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction and Background 02:21 - Bitcoin: Solving for Human Behavior 09:40 - Bitcoin's Decentralization and Merit-Based System 17:41 - The Fiat System and Exposing Sinful Behaviors 24:47 - Bitcoin's Influence in Politics, Education, and Healthcare 32:01 - The Unstoppable Idea of Bitcoin 35:44 - Bitcoin's Potential to Disrupt Modern Slavery 51:19 - The Importance of Education and Value Discernment 59:59 - The Geopolitical Impact of Bitcoin and Responsible Government Spending 01:05:20 - Driving Adoption: Tailoring the Narrative of Bitcoin

Michael Peyton is a survivor of five years in a mind-control cult, giving him a unique perspective on modern manipulation and the influence of groupthink in today’s political movements. He loves the spiritual impact of Bitcoin and the problems it could solve. And argues that Bitcoin is the antithesis of a cult. › Michael’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Family-Cult-Trump-Important-President/dp/B08MV1P1S1 SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp 🔐 The Foundation Passport is a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. Get $10 off with code BRAM via https://foundation.xyz/bram PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕥 00:00 - Introduction and Background 07:20 - Breaking Away from the Cult 14:09 - The Spiritual Element of Bitcoin 18:54 - Bitcoin's Potential for Positive Change 26:42 - Bitcoin as a Worldwide Phenomenon 34:31 - Bitcoin and the Erosion of Freedom 39:48 - The Network Effect and the Real Value of Bitcoin 52:35 - Bitcoin as the Antithesis of a Cult 57:05 - Bitcoin as a Solution to the Debt Crisis 01:00:17 - Bitcoin as a Spiritual Movement 01:03:01 - Belief in God and the Search for a Deeper Reality

Christian Keroles (”CK”) has been a passionate and dedicated advocate for Bitcoin throughout his career. He’s the Director of Financial Freedom at the Human Rights Foundation, focusing on advancing open-source Bitcoin development and global Bitcoin adoption. › Follow Christian: https://x.com/ck_snarks SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp 🔐 The Foundation Passport is a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. Get $10 off with code BRAM via https://foundation.xyz/bram PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕑 00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey 10:03 - Approach to Personal Finance 14:04 - Bitcoin as an Engineered Truth 16:22 - Bitcoin and Religion: A Comparison 19:15 - Bitcoin's Cultural and Academic Revolution 26:18 - Bitcoin's Impact on Lives 29:29 - Bitcoin's Paradigm Shift and Reflection on Human History 31:15 - Bitcoin's Potential to Improve Lives 34:42 - Bitcoin: Changing the World 44:23 - Hyper Bitcoinization 47:40 - The Game of Bitcoin Adoption 54:45 - Preparing for the Paradigm Shift

Brian De Mint is the Chief Marketing Officer for Orange Pill App. He is also a multi-time Amazon best seller with his two books Bitcoin Evangelism and Parallel. He's been an entrepreneur for 16 years, in Bitcoin for 10 years, he's a father of four and a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. › Follow Brian: https://x.com/BrianDeMint › Brian’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B4V9WXYB/allbooks SPONSORS 🧘‍♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join via https://bfmlinks.com/onramp 🔐 The Foundation Passport is a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. Get $10 off with code BRAM via https://foundation.xyz/bram PRODUCTS I ENDORSE › CRYPTOTAG: The world's strongest seed phrase storage - https://bfmlinks.com/cryptotag › Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5% 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕥 00:00 - Introduction and the Importance of Bitcoin 02:42 - Bitcoin's Impact on Society 07:00 - The Connection Between Central Banks and COVID 11:02 - Bitcoiners Leading the Paradigm Shift 17:03 - The Power of Economic Votes 23:51 - Tailoring the Bitcoin Conversation 28:05 - Decentralized Consensus and the Rules of Bitcoin 31:18 - The Chess Analogy: Understanding Decentralized Consensus 32:10 - Money: Understanding its Nature and Significance 35:08 - Breaking Free from Propaganda and Nihilism 47:09 - The Power of Optimism and Conviction in Bitcoin