Bitcoin for Millennials

Brandon Quittem is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and passionate Bitcoiner. His articles have been read by more than 2 million people online, like his article on the parallels between Bitcoin and mycelium. He loves taking complex information and turning it into simple, actionable, intelligence, I hope we achieved that in this episode! › Follow Brandon: https://x.com/Bquittem⁠ › Brandon’s articles: https://brandonquittem.com/category/blog/ 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 02:13 - From Corporate Sales to Yoga Teacher Training 06:11 - Discovering Bitcoin and Changing Career Paths 09:39 - Joining Swann and Building Something Together 11:39 - The Turning Point: Realizing Bitcoin Cannot Be Stopped 13:31 - The Value of Bitcoin: Hard to Change and Preserving Trust 18:15 - The Psychological Shift in Bitcoin Adoption 22:44 - Bitcoin as a Source of Hope and Long-Term Thinking 25:30 - The Challenge of Evangelizing Bitcoin 31:28 - The Role of Psychedelics in Understanding Bitcoin 38:24 - Bitcoin as a New Type of Institution 43:06 - The Paradigm Shift of Bitcoin 50:28 - The Social Implications of Bitcoin 54:17 - The Fourth Turning and the Decay of Institutions 57:19 - The Tendency to Repeat History 59:23 - The Importance of Allowing Small Disruptions 01:05:59 - Bitcoin's Role as a New Institution 01:19:02 - The Global Game Theory of Bitcoin Adoption 01:23:36 - Respecting Biology: Harmony with Nature

Sina is a business professor, researcher, consultant, and co-founder of 21st Capital, a Bitcoin advising and custody platform. His prior experiences include working at Fortune 500 companies and academic institutions such as MIT. In recent years, Sina has been developing educational courses on Bitcoin and economics, and publishing Bitcoin research articles on various topics. › Follow Sina on https://twitter.com/Sina_21st › 21st Capital: https://21stcapital.com 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 02:28 - The Journey into Bitcoin and the Importance of Research 06:21 - The Resilience of Bitcoin Against Government Intervention 09:14 - The Need for Education about Bitcoin and Finance 19:35 - Challenging the Trust in the Existing Financial System 32:07 - The Dangers of Government Intervention in the Economy 34:21 - Bitcoin as a Solution to Inflation and Wealth Preservation 44:24 - Challenges and Benefits of Adopting Bitcoin 58:55 - The Price of Bitcoin and the Impact of ETFs

Nolan Bauerle is a former strategist, host of a daily show called The Breakup, and a content creator who focuses on our economies turning from dollars to bitcoin. Nolan’s work with Bitcoin began in 2012 and he currently believes we stand at the brink of a systemic revolution through the personal use and widespread deployment of Bitcoin. › Follow Nolan on https://x.com/countbtc › Nolan’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3P1Bqy4CT32lveAj5sid4R › The Bitcoiner’s guide to NPC management: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKDA2YWr3pc 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 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 07:23 - Understanding the Flaws in the Fiat Money System 11:55 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Financial, Energy, and Media Literacy 19:00 - Bitcoin: A Shield Against Government Control and Propaganda 26:21 - Following the Money: Uncovering the Motivations Behind Persuasion 29:19 - Bitcoin: A Psychological and Economic Phenomenon Reshaping the World 31:08 - The Bitcoin Community and Education 36:23 - Embracing Archetypes in the Fiat Collapse 44:14 - Bitcoin as a Network State 56:21 - Revealing Worldviews through Initial Reactions 58:10 - Bitcoin's Disruption of the Financial Industry and Energy Markets 01:00:53 - Navigating the Psychological Warfare of the US Election 01:07:58 - The Importance of Verification and Simplicity in Bitcoin 01:16:47 - Bitcoin's Dominance in the Energy Industry 01:19:40 - The Most Entertaining Outcome as a Core Belief

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. He is also a board member of the Bitcoin-only Swiss brokerage Relai. › Follow Richard: https://twitter.com/richardbyworth 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 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 02:47 - Discovering Bitcoin and Initial Dismissal 07:58 - Realizing the Importance of Bitcoin 13:05 - The Difference Between Bitcoin and Other Assets 20:04 - Bitcoin as a Measuring Stick and Economic Constant 25:00 - The Flaws of the Current Financial System 31:00 - The Importance of Educating Millennials About Bitcoin 36:06 - Comparing Bitcoin to Other Assets 46:00 - The Challenge of Understanding Bitcoin in Traditional Finance 48:45 - Bitcoin: Empowering Individuals, Disempowering Governments 51:32 - Bitcoin: The Least Risky Investment 01:00:33 - Bitcoin: Truth in a Financial System 01:06:08 - Bitcoin: A Solution for Energy-Rich Countries 01:11:42 - Bitcoin: Nation-State Adoption and Corporate Adoption 01:17:31 - Bitcoin: Early Stage of Adoption 01:19:24 - Bitcoin: Future Price and Fair Value 01:22:56 - Bitcoin: Shifting Consciousness and Focusing on Love and Family

Vivian Cheng, aka @btcviv, is a passionate Bitcoin advocate who elevates Bitcoin companies through marketing and PR. She is also the producer and host of "Life with Bitcoin" - a lifestyle podcast that focuses on personal transformations through the lens of bitcoin, asking the very question "what is it like to live as a Bitcoiner?" › Follow Vivian on https://x.com/btcviv › Vivian’s podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@LifewithBitcoin 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 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 03:13 - Bitcoin: Personal Freedom and Responsibility 07:33 - Unlearning Mental Limitations 14:27 - Bitcoin as a Sound Money 21:30 - Holding Bitcoin and Navigating the Market 29:20 - The Halo Effect: Influential Figures and Bitcoin 38:36 - Bitcoin: Fostering Community and Connection 41:23 - The Emergence of Bitcoin Culture 49:46 - Bitcoin: Empowering Individuals for Social Change 53:21 - Bitcoin and Spiritual Exploration 59:45 - Manifestation in the Bitcoin Journey 01:09:46 - The Core Belief of 'This Too Shall Pass'

Cole Walmsley is the founder and CEO of Gaiter Capital, author of an upcoming book called “The Bitcoin Thesis”, a spiritual seeker, and a super curious human who decided to skip college at 18 and instead move to Florida to play professional poker. › Follow Cole: https://x.com/Cole_Walmsley 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 › High-quality Bitcoin clothing: https://shop.bitcoinformillennials.com › 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 NEVER MISS AN UPCOMING EPISODE › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕑 00:00 - Introduction and Bitcoin Journey 03:30 - The Importance of Understanding Money 06:41 - Bitcoin's Proof of Work 11:41 - Bitcoin: The Least Speculative Asset 19:05 - Inflation and Time Theft 27:12 - Bitcoin's Incentive for Valuable Production 32:10 - The Need to Study Bitcoin 35:04 - True Ownership and Freedom 41:45 - The Power of Bitcoin's Computing Network 58:14 - Everything Trends Towards Zero 01:03:41 - Bitcoin: Challenging the Broken Monetary System 01:06:33 - The Bitcoin Berkshire: Building a Conglomerate of Cash-Flowing Businesses 01:16:27 - Bitcoin as the Foundation of the World: A Global Unit of Account and Medium of Exchange 01:23:37 - Bitcoin's Impact: Abundance, Affordability, and the Freedom to Pursue Passions 01:29:58 - Embracing Your Weirdness: A Path to a Prosperous and Fulfilling Life

Bradley Rettler is Director of the Bitcoin Research Institute and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Wyoming. He is a co-author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin and a Senior Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. › Follow Bradley on https://x.com/rettlerb › ‘Resistance Money” book: http://resistance.money 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 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 02:42 - The Philosophical Angle of Bitcoin 05:31 - Bitcoin as Resistance Money 09:37 - Comparing Bitcoin's Fixed Monetary Policy to Fiat Currencies 14:14 - The Importance of Privacy and Autonomy in Bitcoin 28:20 - Understanding the Volatility of Bitcoin 37:16 - Evaluating Bitcoin's Potential as a Global Monetary System 39:02 - The Uncertain Future of Bitcoin Adoption 44:41 - The Influence of Bitcoin's Immutable Ledger 48:07 - The Importance of Academic Research on Bitcoin 51:00 - Bitcoin: A Manifestation of Cooperative Activities and Democracy

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and the Oslo Freedom Forum, where he focuses on promoting human rights and civil liberties globally. Alex is a prominent advocate for Bitcoin and sees it as a powerful tool against authoritarianism and censorship. Alex has authored several articles and books, including “Check Your Financial Privilege”, which discusses the implications of financial systems on personal freedom and human rights, and “Hidden Repression”: which addresses how international financial institutions can perpetuate exploitation under the guise of development. › Follow Alex on https://x.com/gladstein › “Check Your Financial Privilege” book: https://www.amazon.com/Check-Your-Financial-Privilege-Gladstein/dp/B09V2NM9VJ/ › “Hidden Repression” book: https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-Repression-Exploitation-Development-Gladstein/dp/B0C1JK6MG7/ 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 NEVER MISS AN UPCOMING EPISODE › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕑 00:00 - Alex’ Bitcoin Journey 03:00 - Challenges in Bitcoin Education 09:44 - Bitcoin: Promoting Financial Freedom and Human Rights 12:48 - Bitcoin's Impact in Developing Regions 15:06 - Understanding Financial Privilege and the Influence of Money 18:18 - Long-Term Goals for Bitcoin Advocacy 24:01 - Rejecting Tyranny: The Importance of Freedom

Sam Lyman is the public policy director at Riot Platforms, a leading Bitcoin mining company, and a contributor to Forbes. He previously served as the policy director of a DC-based think tank, and as a speechwriter to the President of the US Chamber of Commerce and a US Senator. His graduate research at Princeton focused on the impact of emerging technologies on international relations. Sam believes a decentralized future is essential to freedom and human flourishing. › Follow Sam on https://x.com/SamLyman33 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 never miss an upcoming episode of Bitcoin for Millennials › YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠ › Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk TIMESTAMPS 🕑 0:00 - Sam’s Bitcoin Journey 9:21 - The Flaws of Fiat Currency 19:29 - Bitcoin as a Check on Reckless Money Printing 30:13 - The Potential for Bitcoin to Save the US Dollar 36:19 - Bitcoin vs. Gold 43:51 - Bitcoin's Revolutionary Concept of Digital Scarcity 48:25 - Bitcoin as a Strategic Reserve Asset 52:04 - Bitcoin as a Single-Issue Voting Subject 55:35 - Millennials and Bitcoin: Recognizing the Problems of Inflation 57:20 - Enhancing Optimism and Encouraging Skepticism 1:21:49 - Bitcoin Representing Absolute Truth

Filip (aka Yugocana) is a Bosnian-born entrepreneur who immigrated to Canada as a war refugee. He studied political science, speaks four languages, founded several businesses, and served as a political advisor for a Canadian Member of Parliament for the past 11 years. Since May 2024, Filip has been working with the maximalist team at Bull Bitcoin, a Canadian Bitcoin company. › Follow Filip on https://twitter.com/0to1bitcoin 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 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 Personal Journey 08:16 - The Changing Landscape of Canada 13:49 - Bitcoin: The Great Emancipator and Giver of Freedom 23:19 - Working in the Canadian Parliament 29:49 - Bitcoin: A Tool for Positive Change 32:41 - Bitcoin: The Only Real Money 43:01 - Bitcoin: A Constant in the Economic Universe 45:25 - Bitcoin: Superior Monetary Technology 51:04 - Bitcoin: Taking Control of Your Money 54:48 - Bitcoin: Building a Better World 58:50 - Bitcoin: A Step Towards Individual Enlightenment 01:01:38 - Bitcoiners in Positions of Power 01:09:14 - The Futility of Wars and Conflicts 01:13:40 - Bitcoin: A World-Changing Discovery 01:25:09 - Making Bitcoin More Fun and Accessible