
Bitcoin Rapid-Fire
Bitcoin is the future of money, that is my firm belief. I use this show to learn more about this phenomenon, and its various implications, from some of the brightest minds in the space, and beyond. I'm not trying to educate or inform anyone, I'm sharing my own journey of attempting to understand bitcoin, and delving in to some of the less obvious, but incredibly profound, aspects of its emergence in the global culture.
Latest episodes

Aug 27, 2023 • 1h 35min
Bitcoin Mining on the Homestead w/ Rev.Hodl
Rev.Hodl (@HodlRev) has been building out his homestead operation in Michigan for several years.
I had him on the podcast about a year ago to discuss how and why he got started, what he has learned, the details of his operation, and the permaculture philosophy which he has both adopted and added to ('The 8 forms of capital').
He has more recently integrated bitcoin mining into his operation, in various unique and innovative ways, so I invited him back on to share the details of how he is mixing 'high tech' and 'low tech', to make his homestead more resilient, and advance the tools available for sovereign, sustainable and noble living.
Enjoy!
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More from Rev:
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TWITTER: @HodlRev
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Aug 18, 2023 • 2h 56min
HODL HANG #9 - Bitcoin is the (new) solution to the 'meaning crisis'
The podcast features Breedlove22 and Erikcason discussing various intriguing topics such as the impact of inflation on minimum wage, the crisis of desperation and potential solutions, the pursuit of complete knowledge and loss of diversity, the concept of equality and Bitcoin's role in power structures, the manipulation of people through the left-right dichotomy, the transformative power of Bitcoin in addressing the meaning crisis, conspiracy theories, challenges of living in a distorted information age, passing down Bitcoin and nurturing children's character, redefining authority with Bitcoin, reflections on grandfathers and living a meaningful life, and the impact of societal atrophy and the lack of strong male role models.

Aug 10, 2023 • 1h 27min
Bitcoin is For Anyone, Not Everyone w/ Fernando Nikolić
Fernando is the Marketing and Communications Director at the diversified bitcoin company, Blockstream.
He is also the creator of bitcoinerbooks.com, a website with lists and links to books recommended by certain bitcoiners.
He recently published an op-ed in Bitcoin Magazine entitled 'To Drive Meaningful Adoption, We Should Accept That Bitcoin Is Not For Everyone'.
We'd been meaning to talk for a while, so we used his recent piece as a reason to get tougher for chat.
Enjoy!
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More from Fernando:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/basedlayer
WEBSITE: https://fernando.fyi
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Aug 1, 2023 • 1h 27min
The 'Physics' of Truth and Bitcoin w/ Noam Hazan
Noam Hazan is a physical therapist and independent bitcoin researcher.
He recently contacted me and shared with me a link to a nearly 3-hour video presentation in which he delves into bitcoin from 'first principles', through the lens of physics, chemistry, psychology and morality.
I found it very interesting, so I invited him on to discuss it in more detail.
Enjoy!
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More from Noam:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/NoamHazan09
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nIpidLJ-NM
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jul 25, 2023 • 1h 32min
Building An Off-Grid Homestead in Hawaii w/ Jordan Urbs
Jordan Urbs is a musician, digital content creator, bitcoiner, and host of the 'Sovereign States of Mind' podcast.
As a result of his views on sovereignty and independence, Jordan and his wife and two young kids are been working on an off-grid homestead in Hawaii for the last few years.
He contacted me saying that, while bitcoin is important, there are other aspects of sovereignty that he believes people should be considering.So, he came on to discuss it all.
Enjoy!
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More from Jordan:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/jordanurbs
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@familyinparadise/videos
WEBSITE: https://sovereignstatesofmind.com
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jul 20, 2023 • 1h 37min
Finding God Through Bitcoin w/ Reed (@FreedomMoney21)
Reed reached out to me a while back, saying that his journey of understanding bitcoin, and all the different disciplines required to do so, had ultimately led him back to god.
This inspired him to begin writing about his shift in perspective, in a number of very thought-provoking articles on medium.
He asked if I'd be open to a discussion sometime, and I agreed, saying that if it turned out to be interesting, we could put it on the podcast feed.
I enjoyed the conversation, and thought others might also, so we made it available for anyone to listen to.
Enjoy!
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More from Reed:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FreedomMoney21
MEDIUM: https://medium.com/@freedommoney
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jul 12, 2023 • 3h 47min
Coinjoins, Blacklists, Softforks, & The Beginning of Civilization w/ Max Hillebrand
Max Hillebrand is a 'free software entrepreneur', the CEO of ckSNACKS (The company leading the development of Wasabi Wallet), a strong proponent of individual liberty, bitcoin educator, and a long-time friend of mine.
Max was one of the first guests on this show back in 2019, and I thought, given all the work he has done since then, and the controversy surrounding some of it, as well as all the other development which has occurred in the bitcoin space, it was time to have him back on to discuss it all.
It seems we had a lot to catch up on, as this show unintentionally went on for 4hrs.
Enjoy!
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More from Max:
TWITTER: @HillebrandMax
WEBSITE: https://towardsliberty.com
WASABI WALLET: https://wasabiwallet.io
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jul 1, 2023 • 1h 56min
Hollywood Producer on Bitcoin Book 'Proof of Money' w/ Terence Michael
Terence Michael is Hollywood producer, entrepreneur, real-estate investor, and author.
His most recent work is the excellent book 'Proof of Money: The Big Idea Behind Bitcoin (What You Don't Know About Why You Need It).
Terence booked himself on the show through my open Calendly link, and after reading some of his book, and familiarizing myself with his impressive background, I was excited to have a chat with him.
Enjoy!
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More from Terence:
TWITTER: @ProofOfMoney
BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/PROOF-MONEY-Behind-Bitcoin-About-ebook/dp/B0C44XH9M4?ref_=ast_author_mpb
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jun 26, 2023 • 1h 24min
Building 'The Regenaissance' - Education, Apparel, Community w/ Ryan Griggs
Ryan Griggs is the founder of the 'Regenaissance'.
According to their website:
"The primary mission of The Regenaissance is to permeate the mainstream consciousness with the truth via education, apparel, and community. Ushering in the regeneration of our health via an understanding of food production."
After seeing some of Ryan's videos on twitter, and hearing about the work he was doing, I thought he would be another great guest to have on to discuss the rapidly emerging synthesis between bitcoin and regenerative farming / ranching.
Enjoy!
Note: I mistakenly said in the podcast that Ryan had booked himself in via my open Calendly link, but that was a incorrect. I invited him on several months ago, and had forgotten about it by the time he reached back out to set something up. My bad.
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More from Ryan:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/_ryan_griggs
TWITTER (Regenaissance): https://twitter.com/_Regenaissance
WEBSITE: https://theregenaissance.co
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.

Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 40min
'The Anatomy of Bitcoin' (Film) w/ @pedromvpg
Pedro is a content creator, communications designer / UX specialist, and the driving force behind a film project called 'The Anatomy of Bitcoin'.
Though this project is still under development, parts of it are available to watch, and it appears likely to be a stunning, entertaining, and effective way to help viewers conceptualize what bitcoin 'is', and how it works.
This project is 'open-source', so you can go to the GitHub page and make contributions, or you can go to the website and see a very detailed outline of the film, with concepts, illustrations, and more.
I love seeing the combination of bitcoin and art, especially when it is used to educate or enhance our understanding of bitcoin.
As such, I thought it would be interesting to have Pedro on the show to discuss it.
Enjoy!
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More from Pedro:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pedromvpg
WEBSITE: https://anatomyofbitcoin.com
GITHUB: https://github.com/bitcoinanatomy/bitcoinanatomy
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
SUBSTACK: Money Messiah
VIDA: https://vida.page/johnkvallis
NOSTR: npub1cqm6dztalp4l6n04f9k20c333xftgangjla337736dr6faz9na0qf2hjec
To buy Bitcoin in the US with zero-fees, purchase hosted mining rigs, and access their Lightning Services platform for developers, visit partner.river.com/JohnVallis
If you're in Canada, use this link (https://t.co/npfGxWKO26) to buy bitcoin with Bull Bitcoin, and receive $20 free when you first fund your account with $50 or more (and buy bitcoin with it).
Once you buy bitcoin, taking custody of it is extremely important, if you want to maximize the benefit of this unique asset. The Coldcard hardware wallet is one of the most popular and trusted devices for doing just that. Buy one, and learn more about the great features of this wallet, as well as all their other awesome products, at https://bit.ly/3Zd60Ym & use the PROMO CODE 'VALLIS' for 5% off.