
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

Jun 15, 2023 • 3h 9min
Why Are So Many People 'Revisiting' Religion? A Deep Dive w/ Michael Millerman
Michael Millerman is a philosopher, the founder of MillermanSchool.com, and the author of the books 'Inside Putin's Brain', and 'Beginning With Heidegger'.
I invited him on the show to discuss the seeming trend toward revisiting religion, the role of philosophy, and the central importance of 'Truth' in individuals, families, communities, and civilizations.
Enjoy!
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More from Michael:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/M_Millerman
WEBSITE: https://www.michaelmillerman.ca
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 9, 2023 • 54min
Exploring Bitcoin 'Acceleration Theory' w/ Jared Webber
Jared is a young bitcoiner from Canada who recently wrote an article about bitcoin 'acceleration theory', a perspective which basically asserts that it's better to accelerate the decline of fiat, so that bitcoin can replace it sooner, rather than delaying that process by opposing any of the 'clown world' policies or people of the day.
Jared booked himself on the show to discuss, and I thought it was aw worthwhile topic to explore, so we that's what we did!
Enjoy!
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More from Jared:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JaredWeber21
SUBSTACK: https://accelerationpleb.substack.com/p/what-is-acceleration-theory?r=j0tje&utm_campaign=po
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.

May 29, 2023 • 1h 26min
A Bitcoiner Discusses His Interest In Anarchism w/ Michael Matulef
Michael Matulef is a bitcoiner with an interest, or who is ideologically aligned, with 'anarchy'.
He booked himself on the show (via my public Calendly link) to come on and discuss it, as well as what bitcoin means to him more broadly.
Enjoy!
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More from Michael:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/MichaelMatulef
NOSTR: npub1t42gfjzfv74v8xrv65f2lrwd65jr85ysrtdmkkfrvqgcss5r4g0qk487qz
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.

May 21, 2023 • 2h 2min
Fix The Money, Fix the...Soil? From Coal Mining To Regenerative Ranching w/ Jason Wrich
Jason Wrich is the founder of Wrich Ranches, a regenerative cattle ranch focusing on holistic practices in Crawford, Colorado.
The connection between regenerative cattle raising and bitcoin is one that I have been following for a few years now, and one which I find extremely fascinating. So I invited Jason on to hear his story, get his thoughts on the relationship between the two, and hear about his involvement in the 'beef initiative'.
Enjoy!
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More from Jason:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/JasonWrich
WEBSITE: https://wrich-ranches.business.site
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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!

May 19, 2023 • 1h 56min
Writing The Ultimate 'Bitcoin Basics' Article w/ DNComply
'DNComply' is a pseudonym for a writer who wishes to remain anonymous, but has nevertheless recently written a thorough introduction to the topic of bitcoin.
A lifetime writer, and long-time bitcoiner, he felt that many of the intros out there today, while great, were lacking, especially in terms of their appeal and value to the average person.
I have a public Calendly link which people can use to schedule themselves into the show, and that is how we set this one up.
Enjoy!
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More from DNComply:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DNComply
WEBSITE: https://dncomply.com/bitcoin-basics/
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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!

May 12, 2023 • 2h 36min
Nostr Deep Dive & Inflation in Argentina w/ Pablo Fernandez
Pablo Fernandez is an Argentinian software engineer, ‘Head of R&D’ at Swan Bitcoin, advisor to ‘ego death capital’, and most recently, developer of a number of projects on the Nostr protocol.
In this discussion, I ask Pablo about the economic situation in Argentina, and his thoughts on the persistent troubles with inflation experienced there, and then we move on to a deep dive on Nostr, and the mind-blowing potential it appears to hold.
Enjoy!
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More from Pablo:
TWITTER: https://twitter.com/pablof7z
NOSTR: npub1l2vyh47mk2p0qlsku7hg0vn29faehy9hy34ygaclpn66ukqp3afqutajft
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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!

May 6, 2023 • 2h 15min
30 Years in China: A More Nuanced Comparison Of Socio-Economic Approaches Between China and 'The West' w/ Peter Alexander
Peter Alexander is an entrepreneur who’s been living and doing business in Shanghai, China for nearly 30 years.
He reached out to me recently after hearing one of the ‘Macro Hang’ episodes, where we briefly touched on the subject of China, and in which I suggested that we should be careful not to oversimplify the differences between China and ‘The West’ / US, especially in terms of economic 'model'.
Peter agrees, and feels that the economic and social circumstance in China are, broadly speaking, being misrepresented, or at the very least lacking important nuance, by commentators in the bitcoin space (and beyond), and as a result contacted me to see if I’d be open to hearing a more informed and experienced perspective on it.
Of course I was interested, so we set up a chat.
Enjoy!
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More from Peter:
WEBSITE: http://z-ben.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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!

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Apr 30, 2023 • 1h 51min
Everything You Wanted To Know About Moving To El Salvador In 2023 w/ 'Escape To El Salvador'
Discussing the appeal of moving to El Salvador for freedom and prosperity with the rise of Bitcoin as legal tender. Exploring the services offered by 'Escape To El Salvador' to facilitate the relocation process. Delving into the strategic shift and political landscape in El Salvador under President Bukele. Exploring the development of Bitcoin City and financial independence through volcano bonds. Examining the ethical and economic opportunities of Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador.

Apr 25, 2023 • 2h 18min
Macro Hang #5 w/ Jeff Booth, Preston Pysh & Greg Foss
Hanging out with some of my bitcoin pals discussing the macro climate at the end of April 2023.
Enjoy!
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More from the guys:
TWITTER (JEFF): https://twitter.com/JeffBooth
TWITTER (PRESTON): https://twitter.com/PrestonPysh
TWITTER (FOSS): https://twitter.com/FossGregfoss
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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!

Apr 22, 2023 • 1h 37min
Starting A (High-Quality) Beef Business In El Salvador w/ 'Beef Back Better'
Owen Gwilliam, also known as 'Beef Back Better', was on the show about a year ago, as he was making his first trip to El Salvador, doing research on the regenerative / organic ranching situation in the country.
Since that time, he's returned to Australia, only to leave again, and move his whole life to El Salvador. He has spent his initial time there sourcing the absolute best quality beef available, and has recently begun selling direct to clients there (mostly bitcoiners).
In this discussion, I ask Owen what is was like moving full-time to El Salvador, what the challenges were, his thoughts on the current situation there and future prospects, and of course, his experience in getting a business started there.
Enjoy!
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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 River.com
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.
The Bitcoin 2023 Conference is going down May 18-20 in Miami. Use the promo code 'VALLIS' for 10% off the biggest bitcoin conference in the world!