

Bitcoin Rapid-Fire
John Vallis
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.
Episodes
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Oct 19, 2020 • 54min
GROKKING BITCOIN w/ Author Kalle Rosenbaum
'Grokking Bitcoin' is a fantastic book for gaining a deep understanding of how bitcoin works 'under the hood'. Author Kalle Rosenbaum joins me to discuss his motivations for writing this great educational work, and how learning about bitcoin has influenced his life.
Enjoy!
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More from Kalle:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kallerosenbaum
BOOK: https://www.manning.com/books/grokking-bitcoin
WEBSITE: https://popeller.io/
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Oct 16, 2020 • 1h 11min
KATIE ANANINA - Bitcoin, Anarchy, Flag Theory, Selling Islands and Being a Badass
Katie Ananina is a globe-trotting, crypto-anarchist, entrepreneur, bitcoiner and all around badass. She joined me to discuss her story, and some of the tools available to people for establishing greater sovereignty in their lives.
More from Katie:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/KatieAnanina
WEBSITE: https://www.planbpassport.com/
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Oct 13, 2020 • 1h 6min
CoboVault Creator Lixin Liu
Lixin Liu is the creator of a great new bitcoin hardware wallet, the CoboVault. This wallet employs industry firsts including true QR code airgapping, as well as fingerprint authentication, a detachable battery, touchscreen interface and many more highly-touted features. The CoboVault really seems to be taking the bitcoin hardware wallet market to the next level, so I thought it would be interesting to speak with Lixin, to hear his story, and learn more about how and why he decided to create this great product.
Enjoy!
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Disclosure: Lixin sent me a CoboVault AFTER I invited him to come on for a discussion.
More from Lixin / CoboVault:
LIXIN TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BitcoinLixin
COBOVAULT TWITTER: https://twitter.com/CoboVault
COBOVAULT WEBSITE: https://cobo.com/hardware-wallet/cobo-vault
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Oct 9, 2020 • 1h 15min
BITCOINERS IN THE WILD w/ Tyler Campbell
'Bitcoiners in the Wild' is exactly what it sounds like. It's a series where I record live conversations with relatively 'unknown' bitcoiners, who have reached out to me saying they'd be interested in coming on for a general discussion about bitcoin and related subjects. No prep or planning, no topics discussed beforehand, just a spontaneous discussion between bitcoiners. It always amazes me how many awesome bitcoiners there are out there, and it's so great to be able to speak with some of them.
Enjoy!
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More from Tyler:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/clockwork_prior
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Oct 5, 2020 • 1h 17min
BITCOIN IS REVOLUTIONIZING THE LEGACY ENERGY INDUSTRY with Steve Barbour and Marty Bent
Even though bitcoin has been around for over 11 years now, we are just beginning to discover how to leverage its unique attributes to solve existing problems, and create new oportunities.
Though most people think of bitcoin's impact on money and finance, its unique characteristics are proving to be extremely useful to another industry - energy.
Steve Barbour and Marty Bent are both involved in the leading companies which are building solutions for harnessing waste and stranded gas from oil fields, to mine bitcoin. In doing so, they are allowing energy producers to establish new revenue streams, while simultaneously reducing their environmental footprint.
As you'll hear in this discussion, though in its infancy, this is a solution that seems poised to revolutionize the energy industry.
Enjoy!
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More from Steve:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/SGBarbour
WEBSITE: https://www.upstreamdata.ca/
More from Marty:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MartyBent
WEBSITE: https://gam.ai/
More from John:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Sep 30, 2020 • 1h 52min
THE TOOLS AND PHILOSOPHY OF A SOVEREIGN INDIVIDUAL w/ Max Hillebrand
Max Hilleband is a writer, educator, philosopher, and free and open source software entrepreneur, contributing greatly to the Wasabi Wallet project. He is also part of the organizing team for the 7th Annual 'Hackers Congress' by Paralelini Polis, taking place in Prague from October 2nd - 4th (use the code 'johnvallis' for 50% off the online conference ticket!). I'm constantly inspired by Max's approach to individual sovereignty, and respect greatly his passion, intellect, and sincerity. As a result, I'm extremely grateful when I get the chance to connect with him.
Enjoy!
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More about the Hackers Congress: DATE: Oct 2nd - 4th ONLINE TICKET/EVENT: https://www.paralelnipolis.cz/event/hcpp20/ COUPON CODE: johnvallis
WEBSITE: https://digital-totality.hcpp.cz/
More from Max:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax
WEBSITE: https://towardsliberty.com/
GITHUB: https://github.com/maxhillebrand
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Sep 28, 2020 • 2h 25min
BITCOIN HANG w/ Robert Breedlove, Erik Cason, and American Hodl
This episode isn't about anything in particular. I basically just wanted to hang with some of my favourite 'deep thinking' bitcoin homies, and touch on some of the topics we've been throwing around lately.
That's it really, enjoy!
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More from Robert Breedlove:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Breedlove22
WEBSITE: https://www.parallaxdigital.io/
More from Erik Cason:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/Erikcason
WEBSITE: https://cryptosovereignty.org/
More from American Hodl:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/HODLAMERICAN615
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 8min
TO MULTI-SIG OR NOT w/ Phil Geiger and Ben Carman
Bitcoin security is one of the most important things to learn about when entering this space. It also requires constant refinement, as new technologies and methods are developed for providing more robust and functional solutions. Multi-Sig is one such method that has become an increasingly popular way to secure bitcoin, in a manner that is not reliant upon a single point of failure. However, some people have not been sufficiently convinced of the benefits to warrant going through the effort and learning curve of making such a change to their current setup. I thought it would be helpful to have a discussion about the merits and drawbacks of this approach to security with two people on either side of the debate.
Enjoy!
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More from Phil:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/phil_geiger
WEBSITE: https://unchained-capital.com/
More from Ben:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/benthecarman
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Sep 19, 2020 • 1h 39min
MICROSTRATEGY NEWS, ACCELERATED TIMELINES, & WHAT COMES NEXT W/ PRESTON PYSH
Preston Pysh is the co-founder of 'The Investor's Podcast' network, the co-host of the 'We Study Billionaires' podcast, and for most bitcoiners, requires no introduction. He has become known as an astute, articulate, and insightful commentator on investing, the macro economic climate, and the emerging role which bitcoin is playing in both these domains. This is my second discussion with Preston, and in it, we cover the recent larege purchase of bitcoin made by MicroStrategy (a publicly traded comapny), the accelerated inflation, UBI, and bitcoin adoption timelines, what the next 18 months may look like, and much more.
Enjoy!
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More from Preston:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh
WEBSITE: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 26min
BITCOIN MEME MASTERS w/ 21ism Bitcoin Art Collective
21ism is a bitcoin art collective, expressing various elements of this emerging global culture. With members in several parts of the world, they use various forms of art, such as memes, comics, videos and more, to bring attention to the many elements and implications of bitcoin. I'm a HUGE advocate of expressing what bitcoin means to you, in whatever way feels most genuine, so naturally I couldn't wait to jam with this awesome group of people.
Enjoy!
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More from 21ism:
WEBSITE: https://21ism.com/
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/twentyoneism
ARTISTS (Twitter): https://twitter.com/selfbankt https://twitter.com/HodlerThanThou https://twitter.com/RD_btc
More from me:
TWITTER: http://bit.ly/2P7PUjA
YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3aBbZxg
MEDIUM: http://bit.ly/2Zk0Dex
INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/30r7IqY
The BitBox02 Bitcoin-Only Hardware Wallet is a safe and easy way to do so. Get 5% off here: https://shiftcrypto.ch/bitbox02/bitcoin-only/?utm_source=rapidfire&utm_medium=webcast&utm_campaign=landingpage&ref=rapidfire
Get 10% off on the BITCOIN 2022 CONFERENCE IN MIAMI! The 2021 conference was EPIC, and 2022 is going to be even bigger and better. Use the promo code 'RAPIDFIRE' at checkout: http://tixr.com/pr/rapidfire/26217
If you're in Canada and looking to buy bitcoin at competitive rates, with an emphasis on privacy and security, check out bullbitcoin.com.
If you're in the US, the best option is Swan Bitcoin. Use this link to get $10 of free bitcoin! http://bit.ly/3rvxVlA Once you buy bitcoin, you should take self-custody.