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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 1min

Ep. 62: Roger Huang - How Bitcoin Challenges State Control & Surveillance

My guest today is Roger Huang, an author, journalist on Forbes, Bitcoin Magazine and more, and a Bitcoin advocate, whose work bridges the intersection of Bitcoin, geopolitics, economics, and history. Roger is the author of “Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?”, an exploration of Bitcoin’s potential within China’s political and monetary landscape. From the impact of inflation on historical events like Tiananmen Square to the implications of digital surveillance and central bank digital currencies, Roger provides a comprehensive analysis of how Bitcoin can challenge state control and empower individuals. In this episode, we explore Roger’s journey from his roots in China to his upbringing in Canada, and how his disillusionment with the traditional financial system inspired him to advocate for Bitcoin as a tool for freedom and decentralization. Roger shares powerful stories about the Chinese surveillance state, the role of inflation in shaping politics, and the growing global influence of China’s economic strategies, including the Belt and Road Initiative and CBDC development. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Roger’s Twitter: https://x.com/Rogerh1991 Roger’s New Book “Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?”: https://bit.ly/4jePMsf  Roger’s Nostr npub: npub12qxvc5evxqt3rky25mfskywugalx5vnhppfl32cu903cnwpyu0uqkmq8u9 China Law Translate Website - Roger recommended source: https://www.chinalawtranslate.com/en/  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up…  01:01 Introduction to Roger Huang and His Work  03:00 Roger's Background and Early Interest in Bitcoin & Writing  08:38 Mao's Economic Policies and Their Consequences  13:18 Inflation and Political Unrest in China’s History, and Tiananmen Square Protests 18:07 Human Rights Violations & Digital Surveillance in China  22:44 Social Credit Score System in China and the Rest Of the World  28:58 Censorship: The Dangers of “Everything Apps” like WeChat  35:44 What “Cashless Society” Looks Like in China  38:03 The Rise of CBDC’s in China  49:54 China's Belt & Road Initiative - Acquiring Geopolitical Power  53:51 Roger's Personal Passion for Bitcoin  57:55 Conclusion and Where to Follow Roger
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Jan 8, 2025 • 1h 16min

Ep. 61: Titus Gebel - The Vision of Free Cities

My guest today is Titus Gebel, the founder of Free Cities Foundation, an innovative governance model challenging the traditional role of the state. Titus, a PhD in international law and a seasoned entrepreneur, co-founded Deutsche Rohstoff AG and led ventures like Dual Fluid Energy. He is also the author of “Free Private Cities: Making Governments Compete for You”, a book presenting a groundbreaking framework for autonomous, privately operated jurisdictions. Titus has inspired projects like Prospera, a pioneering special economic zone off the coast of Honduras that blends private governance with public benefits. He argues passionately for the necessity of written agreements and fixed rules in governance, contrasting them with the unpredictable changes of traditional states.In this episode, we explore the rise of free cities, the influence of global powers like the WEF, and the role equality should play in our society. Tune in to hear how free private cities can revolutionize our world—and why Titus believes this movement is unstoppable. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Titus’s Twitter: https://x.com/titusgebel Free Cities Foundation Twitter: https://x.com/FreeCitiesFound  Free Cities Website: https://free-cities.org/  Free Cities Foundation Nostr: npub1lsj8pmgedqqamt89c27tzjjnlf0wn7q7udjm7j2cl9xxz97eacns2mwpee Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up… 01:20 Introduction to Titus 03:27 The Concept of Free Private Cities 15:02 Prospera,Honduras: A Case Study in Special Economic Zones (ZEDE) 26:04 Dubai’s Case Study & What’s The Future of Special Economic Zones  32:30 Power Structure Between People & States 40:07 Inside View on WEF & Klaus Schwab 52:05 Neom & “The Line”: A Dystopian Vision? 58:27 Equality vs. Equity: A False Construct 1:12:50 Follow Titus and Free Cities Foundation
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Jan 3, 2025 • 40min

Ep. 60: Jimmy Song - Will You Choose The Moral High Ground?

My guest today is Jimmy Song, a prominent Bitcoin developer, author, and advocate for freedom and moral responsibility through Bitcoin. Jimmy has spent over a decade contributing to the Bitcoin ecosystem, authoring books such as “Thank God for Bitcoin”, “Fiat Ruins Everything”, and many more.  In this conversation, we explore his journey as a developer and educator, including his work teaching Bitcoin programming in El Salvador. Jimmy shares his observations on Bitcoin's transformative power, the moral corruption of fiat money, and the role of virtue in sustaining a Bitcoin-centric life. We also discuss the challenges of societal change, personal agency, and psychological conditioning of nations which impacts the state of affairs in the Middle East and globally, in the near future.  This conversation will inspire you to embrace responsibility and build a future rooted in freedom and sovereignty. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events: https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Jimmy’s Twitter: https://x.com/jimmysong  Jimmy’s Substack: https://substack.com/@jimmysong  Jimmy’s Latest Book “Fiat Ruins Everything”: https://bit.ly/4gUuRJi  Jimmy’s Nostr npub: npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – (00:00) Coming Up… (00:52) Intro and Background of Jimmy  (04:25) Jimmy’s Experience Teaching & Progress in El Salvador (06:21) The Moral Case of Bitcoin  (11:21) Bitcoin Requires Spiritual Inner Work   (16:30) The Message Behind Jimmy’s Book “Fiat Ruins Everything”  (20:30) The Future Trajectory of Bitcoin (22:13) How Will the Mainstream Understand Bitcoin? (25:34) Speculations on the Middle East Conflict (30:03) Psychological Conditioning in Israel The Soviet Union & More (34:51) The Psychology of Winning, Hope, and Agency
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Dec 28, 2024 • 59min

Ep. 59: Abubakar Nur Khalil - The Future of Africa’s CBDC & Bitcoin

My guest today is Abubakar Nur Khalil, a Nigerian Bitcoin Core contributor, CEO of the Bitcoin venture fund Recursive Capital, and one of only four board members of Btrust—a nonprofit supporting Bitcoin development in Africa. At just 25 years old, Abubakar is transforming the African Bitcoin ecosystem by training developers, advancing Bitcoin adoption, and supporting decentralized financial solutions. In this episode, we explore Nigeria’s CBDC rollout of the eNaira, why it failed, and accompanying cash shortages, as well as the growing Bitcoin adoption. Abubkar shares his journey from contributing to Bitcoin Core to leading Btrust's mission of decentralizing Bitcoin development in the Global South. He also shares about the challenges of scaling Bitcoin adoption in Africa, the revolutionary role of Bitcoin mining in electrifying rural communities, and the untapped potential of Bitcoin in empowering Africa’s youth and businesses.  ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Abubakar’s Twitter: https://x.com/ihate1999  Abubakar on Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/abubakarnurkhalil/  BTrust’s Website: https://www.btrust.tech/  Abubakar’s Nostr npub: npub1sn0q3zptdcm8qh8ktyhwtrnr9htwpykav8qnryhusr9mcr9ustxqe4tr2x Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up… 00:57 Introduction to Abubakar 03:48 The Journey to Becoming a Board Member of Btrust 09:08 Btrust’s Vision & Support for African Bitcoin Developers 12:58 Being Young & Successful 15:48 The eNaira - Nigeria’s CBDC 21:58 Cash Shortages in Nigeria 25:58 eNaira’s Failure & Speeding up Bitcoin Adoption 32:41 The CNGN - Nigeria's Stablecoin Initiative 35:01 Africa's Economic Landscape and Bitcoin Mining 40:15 Corruption and Governance Challenges in Africa 42:32 How Common Struggles Unify Africa 44:32 Non-Smartphones Can Use The Lightning Network 46:53 Ethiopia's Energy and Bitcoin Mining Potential 48:20 Why Are Most Bitcoin Transactions in Africa B2B 50:25 Regulatory Developments for Bitcoin Exchanges in Nigeria 52:54 Promising Future Projects in Bitcoin 56:58 Message of Hope
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Dec 21, 2024 • 1h 27min

Ep. 58: John Dennehy - Accelerate The Good, Over Fighting The Bad

My guest today is John Dennehy, the Director of “My First Bitcoin” (Mi Primer Bitcoin), an educational nonprofit which helped educate 35,000 students in El Salvador using Bitcoin as a tool for financial sovereignty. John became an activist in the wake of September 11th. While in jail after protesting the Iraq War, he decided to leave the country and moved to Ecuador in 2005. He is a best-selling author, award-winning journalist and has written about Bitcoin in Latin America for the Guardian, Al-Jazeera, and the BBC. He moved to El Salvador in 2021 to found My First Bitcoin. In a world at the crossroads, he sees Bitcoin as humanity’s best chance to build something better. His first child was born in San Salvador in 2023. In this episode John shares his inspiring journey from activism in the aftermath of 9/11 to founding My First Bitcoin  He explains how his perspective shifted from resisting the harmful old systems to actively building new ones. We discuss the unique challenges of adopting Bitcoin in El Salvador, the importance of grassroots education, and of choosing an open-source curriculum. John discusses the need to redefine success metrics, decentralize systems, and build frameworks that empower communities worldwide. He emphasizes the urgency of taking action, warning against the dangers of complacency in the face of a world heading toward unsustainability and even crashes. This episode is a powerful reminder that change starts with individuals choosing to create something better. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – John’s Twitter: https://x.com/jdennehy_writes  John’s Tweet about his quest for freedom: https://x.com/jdennehy_writes/status/1833886333871202548  Mi Primer Bitcoin’s Twitter: https://x.com/MyFirstBitcoin_ Mi Primer Bitcoin Website: https://myfirstbitcoin.io/  John’s Nostr npub: npub1gaxapm9t9damh6q2lpc04ptcyeh0ysfdfzzs997agu3ae80ftrns7t985l Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson Recorded at the Bitcoin Beach Studio: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveFromBitcoinBeach  -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up…  00:58 The Best Way to Experience El Salvador 03:28 Intro to John &  Journey to Activism, 9/11   09:55 Anti-War Activism & Human Desire for Revenge 12:49  The Effectiveness of Activism & Protesting 16:58 Getting Arrested for Your Values Can Empower You 21:18 Police Violence & Intimidation 24:57 Giving Up on the US and Starting Over  28:00 Discovering Bitcoin and Accelerating The Good  33:30 The Birth of “My First Bitcoin” 37:14 “My First Bitcoin” Success in El Salvador and Beyond 40:56 The Global Reach of Bitcoin Education 47:03 My First Bitcoin’s Unconferences 48:40 John’s Prediction Of A Worldwide Crash & Awakening  52:46 Overcoming Fear of Creating a Better Life  57:17 Be Responsible for Your Future & Is It Worth Voting? 1:00:36 Redefining Success in Life & in “My First Bitcoin” 1:03:57 Decentralizing Education to Empower Local Communities 1:12:30 El Salvador: A Blueprint for Change & Bitcoin Policies 1:20:16 Replicating the “My First Bitcoin” Model to Educate Others 1:24:56 Follow John and “My First Bitcoin”
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Dec 13, 2024 • 44min

Ep. 57: Joana Cotar - Fighting for Freedom in German Parliament

My guest today is Joana Cotar, a German politician who has been a member of the Bundestag (the German parliament) since 2017. Originally part of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Joana is now an independent representative promoting Bitcoin and empowering individuals to take control of their financial and personal freedom. In this episode, Joana shares her unique journey - from growing up in communist Romania to entering German politics, resisting Covid measures and mandates and championing freedom through Bitcoin. We discuss her experiences navigating the Bundestag, where she founded the “Bitcoin in the Bundestag” initiative to educate fellow MPs about Bitcoin's potential to empower individuals and solve real-world challenges. While she unpacks the dangers of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), Joana explains how Bitcoin can counteract these risks and why its adoption represents a beacon of hope in the face of increasing state control. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS – ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Joana’s Twitter: https://x.com/JoanaCotar  Joana’s Website: https://joanacotar.de/  Joana’s Nostr npub: npub1td3zad8qcgvd7x9uht6sdnfdg5amjcy96d274rla70ldlcemy9gspgm693  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS -- 00:00 Coming Up… 00:54 Introduction to Joana and Her Political Journey 03:14 The Importance of Political Freedom 06:18 Left vs. Right in German Politics 09:48 The Role of Education and Parental Responsibility 12:20 Advocating for Bitcoin in the Bundestag 17:51 Dangers of CBDCs and Government Control 26:02 Why Should People Own Bitcoin? 31:45 Stablecoins vs. Bitcoin - The Future of Money 33:51 Bitcoin Awareness in Germany 36:03 The Need for Political Change and Responsibility 39:24 Pushing Back on Global Organizations and Their Agendas 41:50 The Power of the People and the Importance of Action 44:14 Final Thoughts: The Better Story of Freedom
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Dec 6, 2024 • 30min

Ep. 56: Prof. Mattias Desmet - From Shadows to Light

My guest today is no other than Mattias Desmet, a Psychotherapist and a Professor of Clinical Psychology at Ghent University (Belgium). He has a Phd in psychology and a master degree in statistics, and he published over 100 peer reviewed academic papers. Desmet the author of the international bestseller “The Psychology of Totalitarianism”. Since the onset of the Covid in 2020 he became known as the world’s leading expert on the theory of “mass formation”. He is a renowned public speaker and is hosted on podcasts & shows, including on Tucker Carlson. This conversation peeks into the upcoming event of Desmet in Israel on Dec. 22nd 2024. We discuss the chaotic state of the world, and the importance of staying true to ethical principles amidst challenges. We explore the difficulties of open dialogue in a polarized society, the role of propaganda, and the essence of totalitarianism and technocracy. Desmet stresses the need for sincere speech as a means to connect with others and resist the tyranny of the ego, ultimately aiming to foster a more humane society. ►► Our event on Dec, 22nd, 2024, in Israel: ⁠https://www.eventer.co.il/desmet⁠  ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, subscribe and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- LINKS – Mattias Desmet’s Twitter: https://x.com/DesmetMattias  Mattias Desmet Substack: https://words.mattiasdesmet.org/  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Excitement for Desmet's Upcoming Visit to Israel 03:08 Navigating Chaos: Staying True to Ethics, Values & Morals 08:29 Sincere Speech & Open Dialogue 10:57 Propaganda & the Structure of Society 13:40 Totalitarianism and the Need for Sincere Speech 16:08 Understanding Tyranny: Global, Bureaucratic, and Ego 18:42 The Role of Ego in Personal & Collective Crisis 21:18 Human Connection: The Antidote to Isolation & Division 25:46 Join Us On Dec. 22nd, 2024 -- SPECIAL OFFERS -- ►► Enjoy the⁠ ⁠Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: ⁠https://thelittlehodler.com/⁠  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT ⁠https://bitcoininfinitystore.com⁠ ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:⁠https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events⁠ 
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Dec 4, 2024 • 18min

Ep. 55: Dennis Porter - Bitcoin Policy & State Adoption

My guest today is Dennis Porter, the co-founder and chairman of the Satoshi Action Fund, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating policymakers about the benefits of Bitcoin and its potential to support broader public policy goals. In this episode, Dennis shares the progress the Satoshi Action Fund has made—from influencing the recent ban on CBDCs in Louisiana to advancing pro-Bitcoin legislation in over 20 U.S. states. We discuss the growing momentum for Bitcoin at the state level, including Pennsylvania’s passage of House Bill 2481, commonly referred to as the Bitcoin Rights Bill, which aims to protect the rights of residents regarding the self-custody of Bitcoin. We also talk about how Dennis and his team at the Satoshi Action Fund influence lawmakers, using techniques like “microdosing” the orange pill, as well as borrowing ideas from Ronald Reagan on how to get laws passed. Dennis offers a unique perspective on the political and regulatory landscape shaping Bitcoin’s future. Tune in for an insightful discussion on grassroots advocacy, state-level Bitcoin adoption, and its role in the future of the USA. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS -- ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Dennis Porter’s Twitter: https://x.com/Dennis_Porter_  Satoshi Action Fund Twitter: https://x.com/SatoshiActFund Satoshi Action Educate Twitter: https://x.com/SatoshiEducate  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up… 00:50 Intro & Background 01:12 Satoshi Action’s Mission 02:22 Legislative Progress and State-Level Impact 06:16 Recent Developments in Pennsylvania 07:21 What Dennis Learned from Ronald Reagan About Policy  07:59 CBDCs in Pennsylvenia’s Bill 09:16 Collaboration with Senator Lummis 11:14 Public Sentiment and Awareness of Bitcoin 14:29 Lessons Learned from “Breaking News” Prematurely  16:47 Is Dennis on Nostr?  17:40 Conclusion 
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Nov 30, 2024 • 32min

Ep. 54: Samson Mow - Why CBDCs Will Fail & Bitcoin Wins

My guest today is Samson Mow, a Bitcoin OG, entrepreneur, and the CEO of JAN3 - a company focused on accelerating Bitcoin adoption worldwide, predominantly via nation states. Samson has played a pivotal role in advising governments like El Salvador on integrating Bitcoin into their economies. In this episode, Samson shares his insights on the progress and impact of the Aqua wallet and its growing adoption in Latin America. We talk about the importance of engaging with politicians to push Bitcoin forward and the challenges of driving meaningful change at a national level. Samson talks about Tether’s role in emerging markets, the complexities of CBDCs and national stablecoins, and why they’ll most probably fail. We also dive into market trends, the dynamics behind adoption, and the next Bitcoin bull run. From wallets to nation-state adoption, Samson brings a unique perspective on the tools and strategies shaping Bitcoin’s global impact. Tune in for a conversation about innovation, adoption, and how Bitcoin is laying the foundation for global financial freedom. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  -- SPECIAL OFFERS -- ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items: https://thelittlehodler.com/  ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS – Samson Mow’s Twitter: https://x.com/Excellion  JAN3 Website: https://jan3.com/  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson -- CHAPTERS – 00:00 Coming Up…  01:10 Welcome & Intro to Samson Mow  01:50 Aqua Wallet’s Growth in Latin America  06:06 Discussing Bitcoin with Politicians Around the World  10:42 Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption Progress: Germany, Thailand, Bhutan, USA  16:15 The Rise of CBDCs & National Stablecoins  17:45 Why CBDCs Won’t Work 18:48 Covid Response - Example For A Failed Complex System  24:00 National Stablecoins Will Fail & Tether Is Winning  28:38 The Next Bitcoin Bull Run - Omega Candle Is Coming!
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 23min

Ep. 53: Lina Seiche - Setting Roots In El Salvador

My guest today is Lina Seiche, a writer, cartoonist, coffee (marketing) person, and the founder of Little HODLer - an educational character created to educate about sound money. Its online store has plushies, comic books & prints, and Lina is now working on Little HODLer school text books for young children in El Salvador, about financial literacy & bitcoin.  In this episode, Lina talks about her bold move from Germany to El Salvador and how she turned her e-commerce brand into a success story. We explore what’s happening in El Salvador right now, from its progress as a nation to the importance of teaching financial literacy to younger generations. Lina shares her thoughts on sovereignty, trusting principles of liberty and prosperity, governance and leadership. Despite global challenges, she talks about the hope and purpose she’s found in El Salvador and how President Bukele & El Salvador are setting an example for the world. We also touch on why bitcoin and self-custody are so important for financial freedom, why good coffee and good branding make a difference, and what do plushies have to do with all of that :)   Tune in for an inspiring conversation about personal responsibility, optimism, and the potential for real change. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share and support my work. Thank you! -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn  @Trezor  -- SPECIAL OFFERS -- ►► Enjoy the Little HODLer products, learn about sound money while having fun! use code EFRAT for 10% off on non-sale items ►► Get 10% off on all books, inc. “The Inverse of Clown World”, using the code EFRAT https://bitcoininfinitystore.com ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  -- LINKS – Lina Seiche Twitter: https://x.com/LinaSeiche  The Little HODLer Website: https://thelittlehodler.com  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigson Watch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoice Support Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson   ⁠ Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson

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