Bitcoin for Millennials

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

Paul Tarantino is the Director of Business Development at Byte Federal, which operates a network of Bitcoin ATMs, their ByteWallet, and a POS solution called ByteConnect. With a career in traditional finance, Paul developed an appreciation for Bitcoin through his investments, managing client funds, co-founding the Florida Blockchain Business Association, and advocating for Bitcoin education. › Follow Paul on https://twitter.com/PaulSTarantino 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 03:03 - Deflation vs. Inflation 05:47 - The Extractive Nature of a Debt-Based Monetary System 16:44 - The Impact of Debt on Future Generations 25:21 - Generational Forgetting and Lack of Financial Education 33:15 - The Natural Incentive to Go Along with the System 36:01 - Bitcoiners Stacking Their Way Out 40:11 - The Big Idea: Property Rights for All 57:13 - Aligning with Truth: Winning in the Bitcoin System 01:05:05 - Equal Opportunity in the Bitcoin Game 01:07:11 - The Revolution of Separating Money from State 01:10:17 - Bitcoin: Breaking Down Barriers and Enabling Participation 01:12:31 - Shifting Mindset: From Individual Wealth to Collective Well-being 01:17:53 - Taking Bitcoin Seriously: Self-Reflection and Emotional Resilience 01:24:00 - Bitcoin's Challenges and the Path to Widespread Adoption

Will Reeves is the CEO and co-founder of Fold, a company with a mission to bring Bitcoin to everyone through innovative and accessible methods. His expertise in product design and user experience has made Fold a standout in making Bitcoin more approachable to the general public. Will is known for his insights on Bitcoin adoption and his efforts to lower entry barriers for those interested in engaging with the best money ever to exist. › Follow Will on https://twitter.com/wlrvs › Fold: https://foldapp.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 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 08:47 - Understanding the Problem and the Solution 25:00 - Adopting Bitcoin as a Rational Decision 28:17 - Engaging with the Bitcoin Community and Beyond 32:46 - Living with the Problem of Unlimited Money Creation 36:19 - Finding Purpose in Bitcoin and Entrepreneurship 40:34 - Contributing to Bitcoin in Your Own Way 42:29 - The Role of Gamification in Financial Education 52:51 - Integrating Bitcoin into Everyday Consumer Activities 59:45 - The Power of Optimism in Personal and Professional Growth

Scott Dedels is the CEO of Block Rewards and the author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. He is also the host of The Block Reward Podcast. Dao of Bitcoin is a spiritual exploration of the energetics of money, manifestation, and a bullish dive into why Bitcoin’s fundamental principles are in harmony with universal law. › Follow Scott on https://x.com/LanternBitcoin › Buy The Dao of Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CXPJ28GV › Scott’s company: https://blockrewards.ca 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 Overview 03:02 - Bitcoin's Potential to Change Faster Than Expected 08:07 - The Theft Nature of Fiat Money 15:00 - Money as a Natural Process 29:02 - Bitcoin's Efficiency in Exchanging Energy 36:03 - The Impact of the Fiat Money System on Society 41:53 - Bitcoin and Daoism: Principles of Decentralization and Harmony 48:32 - Bitcoin as a New Paradigm for Consensus and Societal Values 53:05 - The Potential Societal Changes of Bitcoin Adoption 56:47 - Challenges in Aligning Economic Practice with Daoist Principles 01:09:38 - The Journey into Daoism and Bitcoin: Tranquility and Presence 01:17:26 - The Core Belief: Never Use Words as Weapons

In this lifetime, Anastasia has a BA in Philosophy and an MA in Classical Languages and Literature. She has been in the technology industry as a software engineer and technical writer since the 90s and still works in that industry today. Guided by source energy, she also works with people to guide them on a path to greater clarity, well-being, awareness, and a higher level of consciousness through energetic dialogue. I discovered Anastasia’s Twitter/X account and was captivated by her intelligent, deep, and thought-provoking posts about reality, consciousness, manifestation, and Bitcoin. › Follow Anastasia on https://twitter.com/anas24478 › Work with Anastasia: https://www.oracular-intelligence.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 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 01:30 - Exploring Reality, Consciousness, and Bitcoin 10:12 - The Impact of the Fiat System on Individuals and Society 16:23 - Bitcoin: An Anchor into a New Paradigm of Abundance 32:18 - The Interconnectedness of the Physical, Psychic, Mental, and Emotional Worlds 35:36 - Manifesting Our Own Diseases and the Importance of Self-Acceptance 38:17 - Embracing Our True Selves for Freedom 42:59 - The Illusion of Control and the Outsourcing of Energy 45:51 - Fixing the Money System to Fix the World 56:52 - Our Responsibility in Creating a Better Future 01:01:36 - The Deep Time of Humanity 01:15:44 - Believing in Bitcoin's Success 01:22:26 - The Power of Belief and Manifestation 01:34:52 - Embracing Love and Positivity