You're The Voice | by Efrat Fenigson

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

My guest today is Mike Peterson, the Director of “Bitcoin Beach”, a project creating a sustainable Bitcoin Economic ecosystem on the coast of El Salvador by bringing financial inclusion and opportunities to the most marginalized in the population. In this conversation, Mike shares his journey of moving to El Salvador and his efforts to integrate Bitcoin into the local community. He discusses the challenges faced, particularly during the early days, and how these circumstances accelerated Bitcoin adoption. Mike highlights the shift in savings consciousness among the locals and the growing acceptance of Bitcoin beyond the small community of El Zonte. He also addresses the impact of tourism and the viral effect of Bitcoin initiatives in other regions. We touch on the IMF's stance on El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption and end with an invitation for others to visit and experience the transformation of El Salvador. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follow/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  ►► 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 – Bitcoin Beach Twitter: https://x.com/Bitcoinbeach Bitcoin Beach Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LiveFromBitcoinBeach 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

My guests today are Knut Svanholm & Luke De Wolf.  Knut is the author of many classic Bitcoin books including the famous “Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 Million”. Luke is the co-author with Knut of Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World (see link to purchase below), and together they co-hosts the “Bitcoin Infinity Show” and publish various books. In this episode, we discuss Knut & Luke’s journeys into Bitcoin and the concept of 'Clown World.' We explore the implications of government actions, the allure of free lunches, and the importance of personal responsibility in navigating today's economic landscape. The conversation emphasizes Bitcoin as a solution for individuals seeking to opt out of the current system and build trustworthy communities. Knut and Luke discuss the transformative potential of Bitcoin, its role in fostering trust and facilitating trade without intermediaries. We discuss the notion of legal tender, Bitcoin ownership, the future of corporations in a Bitcoin economy, and the responsibilities individuals must embrace as they navigate this new financial landscape. We end with the transient nature of stablecoins and CBDCs, and Bitcoin's potential to redistribute wealth and empower individuals. ► If you got value, please like, comment, share, follo bstsubscribe 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   ►► 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 -- Knut’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm Knut’s Nostr: https://primal.net/knut Luke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Luke’s Nostr: https://primal.net/luke 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... 01:23 Intro to Knut, Luke & "Clown World" The Book 05:07 Knut's Story 17:58 Luke's Story 26:34 Understanding Clown World and Its Implications 38:56 Solutions to Clown World: Personal Responsibility and Bitcoin 47:05 Meaning of Opting Out 51:49 Scale & Trust in Bitcoin 56:43 Legal Tender vs. Voluntarism 59:47 The Role of Bitcoin in Society 01:00:58 Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Impact of Time Theft & Taxation 01:05:58 The Pendulum of Adoption 01:09:00 Ownership vs. Possession of Bitcoin 01:11:19 Corporations & Bitcoin 01:17:24 Transitioning to a Bitcoin Standard 01:29:20 Stablecoins and CBDCs: A Transitory Phase 01:33:00 Closing Messages

I caught Eric Stacks for a mini-chat about the changes & future of monetary systems, CBDC, Bitcoin & spirituality. -- SPONSORS -- ►► Get your TREZOR wallet & accessories, with a 5% discount, using my code at checkout (get my discount code from the latest "you're the voice" episode - yep, you’ll have to watch it): https://affil.trezor.io/SHUn ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events -- LINKS -- Eric's Twitter: https://x.com/EricVStacks Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigsonEfrat's Telegram: https://t.me/efenigsonWatch/listen on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/yourethevoiceSupport Efrat's work: ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/efenigson⁠Support Efrat with Bitcoin: https://geyser.fund/project/efenigson

My guest today is Michelle Weekley, a courageous woman, free speech advocate and global corruption whistleblower. Michelle is the Director of Product Development at Byte Federal, one of the first bitcoin ATM companies. Previously she spent 10+ years working with tech startups in the “startup mafia” and two years in Dubai and China working in Foreign Direct Investment.  In this episode we explore whether Data is the new oil, and how deep does global and government corruption go. We visit the intersection of politics and Bitcoin and the challenges of Bitcoin regulation. Michelle explains what’s foreign direct investment & shares her experience from working and living overseas. We discuss the impact of Covid on societal awareness, and the role of Bitcoin as a potential path to reclaiming freedom.  ► 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   ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  Nov. 2024 - Adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador (code EFRAT for 10% off) May 2025 - Bitcoin Vegas (prev. Nashville) (code EFRAT for 10% off) June 2025 - BTC Prague (code EFRAT for 10% off) -- LINKS -- Michelle’s Twitter: https://x.com/michelleweekley  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... 02:30 Intro & Background 03:15 Background in Foreign Direct Investment and Corruption 04:13 Data Commodification and Manipulation 07:31 Self Custody with Trezor (Ad) 08:03 Michelle At The Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) 16:27 China's Ghost Cities, Smart Cities & 15-minute Cities 23:14 Michelle's Journey Into Bitcoin 25:40 Covid As a Wake Up Call 27:55 Challenging Beliefs and Defining Freedom 32:17 Working At Byte Federal & Bitcoin Regulatory Challenges 36:35 Bitcoin & Politics 44:00 Defending Non-KYC Bitcoin & Preserving Privacy 49:09 Promoting Freedom & In-Person Communities

My guest today is Carla, the Creator-in-Chief in a duo called thecryptoc0up1e, with her husband Walker.  With degrees in journalism and business, Carla is a content creator, educator, and a young mum. Had someone educated her sooner, she would have spent less money on degrees, and more on Bitcoin. In this episode Carla’s journey and talent comes to life. We talk about her upbringing in Romania and immigration process to the US, her work and the challenges she faced while building her brand. We touch on the importance of optimism, handling criticism, and the potential of decentralized platforms like Nostr. Carla emphasizes the need for creators to “just start” and be authentic in their work, while balancing between family life and professional aspirations. ► 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   ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  Nov. 2024 - Liberty in our lifetime, Prague (code Efrat76423 for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador (code EFRAT for 10% off) May 2025 - Bitcoin Vegas (prev. Nashville) (code EFRAT for 10% off) June 2025 - BTC Prague (code EFRAT for 10% off) ►► Learn more about the Nostr Booth: https://www.nostrbooth.com/  -- LINKS -- Carla’s Twitter: https://x.com/carlabitcoin  Carla’s Nostr: https://primal.net/carla  The Crypto Couple: https://www.youtube.com/@thecryptoc0up1e⁠ 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 01:50 Intro to Carla 06:47 The Crypto Couple 09:32 Ad Break: Self-Custody with Trezor 10:04 What's Carla's Method? 11:33 Growing Up in a Post-Communist Country 15:27 Carla's Take On Today's Reality 16:01 The Power of Optimism in Making a Difference 21:02 Harnessing Skills & Experiences 23:54 Love Hate Relationship with Content Creation 25:47 Handling Criticism, Showing Up, Consistency 28:30 Song Break: Bitcoin is Defiance 30:52 Nostr 101 inc. Monetization for Content Creators 34:48 Personal Responsibility in Bitcoin 37:05 Get To Know Carla Better 43:17 Motherhood & A Message Of Hope 47:38 Final Song: Bitcoin Waits For You 49:42 The Nostr Booth Initiative

My guests today are Mike (Muzz) Jarmuz, CEO of Thunder Funder and founder of Lightning Ventures, and Nico Moran, founder and host of Simply Bitcoin - a Bitcoin media company. We met at the end of the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference and discussed: • Muzz and Nico’s experiences in the Bitcoin community • Challenges of content creation under censorship vs. Nostr  • Bitcoin evolution: a revolutionary tool for financial sovereignty vs. institutional adoption   • IMF’s recent statement to El Salvador  • The future of Bitcoin startups and investments • The next Bitcoin bull run • A call to action to take control of your financial futures through self-custody of Bitcoin ► 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  ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  Oct. 2024 - Bitcoin Amsterdam (code EFRAT for 10% off) Oct. 2024 - Plan B Forum, Lugano (code EFRAT for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Liberty in our lifetime, Prague (code Efrat76423 for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador (code EFRAT for 10% off) May 2025 - Bitcoin Vegas (prev. Nashville) (code EFRAT for 10% off) June 2025 - BTC Prague (code EFRAT for 10% off) ►► Donate to the Nostr Booth: ⁠https://geyser.fund/project/thenostrboothinitiative⁠  Learn more: ⁠https://www.nostrbooth.com/⁠  -- LINKS -- Thunder Funder: https://thunderfunder.com/  Simply Bitcoin: https://www.youtube.com/c/simplybitcoin  Muzz Twitter: https://x.com/MikeJarmuz  Muzz Nostr: npub1q3kyx6e22fg9npnmgrypu35mdkpsq9zzl3jnzty85l88404sytlstdg0vl Nico’s Twitter: https://x.com/BITVOLT  Nico’s Nostr: npub1gu47n7fxfm4py48jktmu6tdqcvva4e87fntynuzzf62zxnw2e7tsc6907g  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... 01:26 Intro to Muzz & Nico 02:20 What Did You Like at Bitcoin Amsterdam? 04:32 Exploring Bitcoin Innovations and Layer 2 Technologies 07:11 Nico's Journey into Bitcoin Media 12:25 Muzz's ThunderFunder: Democratizing Bitcoin Investments 18:47 Simply Bitcoin Banned From YouTube 24:25 The Impact of Online Censorship  29:36 The Evolution of Bitcoin: From Cypherpunk to Institutional Adoption 33:01 Bitcoin as Investment vs. Revolution: A Dual Perspective 36:50 The IMF's Fear of Bitcoin: A Case Study in El Salvador 43:40 Challenges in Bitcoin Startup Funding 45:44 Bitcoin's Cycle & Bull Run 48:03 What's Missing in the Bitcoin Media Landscape?  52:22 Messages of Hope from Nico & Muzz 55:51 The Nostr Booth Initiative

My guest today is Daniel Prince, the author of “Choose Life” and the Host of the “Once Bitten” podcast. Daniel is an advocate for home & world schooling, freedom & bitcoin. In this conversation we question and explore many things outside the “approved” sandbox of mainstream topics.  We touched on: • The education system and its historical roots in social engineering • Health, climate and food systems (amongst others) driven by economic incentives alongside mind control • Geoengineering, cloud seeing, chemtrails, SAI, SRM • Transitioning from fiat to Bitcoin • Bitcoin represents a form of truth in a world of half-truths. • Funding for educators and content creators being crucial for growth. • Hope for the future lies in critical thinking, the power of Bitcoin and human resilience. ► 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 -- Daniel’s Twitter: https://x.com/Princey21M  Daniel’s podcast: http://www.once-bitten.com/  Daniel’s book: http://www.once-bitten.com/#/books  Daniel’s Nostr npub: npub1hghnjjpnvkz8t6gkszuf37d7puwc2qtxc65rnklqsngzv6kkug9qhhfyz2 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 01:07 Introduction 03:57 Funding educators & dev jobs in Bitcoin 12:23 Daniel's background 19:33 Daniel's journey into "choosing life" 30:06 Daniel's orange pill path  38:19 Starting a podcast & meeting Bitcoiners 43:55 Questioning the narrative 52:08 Exposing the Covid bluff 58:28 The medical pharmaceutical agricultural complex 1:07:05 The impact of light on DNA and consciousness 1:09:37 Israel's role in global agendas 1:11:28 Geoengineering & chemtrails 1:22:57 How is the education system enslaving humanity 1:40:19 Message of hope

My guest today is Nick Hudson, the Chairman of PANDA - an organization founded in 2020 to empower society with accurate information on the science and the drivers behind recent events, enabling individuals to exercise freedom of choice and preserve human liberties. Nick is an actuary with broad international experience in finance, who has settled into a career as a private equity investor. He is a global speaker about many topics, more recently about the recent Covid pandemic. In this conversation, we discuss the complexities surrounding the Covid narratives, management and beliefs, challenging the conventional narratives and exploring the political and media influences that shaped public perception. We discuss the implications of data manipulation, lab leak theory, treatment protocols, and the importance of decentralization and community action in addressing future crises. Nick emphasizes the need for critical thinking and a return to local solutions as a means of empowerment. ► 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  ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  Oct. 2024 - Bitcoin Amsterdam (code EFRAT for 10% off) Oct. 2024 - Plan B Forum, Lugano (code EFRAT for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Liberty in our lifetime, Prague (code Efrat76423 for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador (code EFRAT for 10% off) May 2025 - Bitcoin Vegas (prev. Nashville) (code EFRAT for 10% off) June 2025 - BTC Prague (code EFRAT for 10% off) -- LINKS – Nick’s Twitter: https://x.com/NickHudsonCT  PANDA’s Twitter: https://x.com/Pandata19  PANDA’s blog: https://pandauncut.substack.com/ PANDA’s website: https://pandata.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 Coming up... 01:17 Introduction 06:12 Bitcoin self-custody with Trezor 06:51 COVID-19 was a political event 10:56 Why is "pandemic" a false construct? 17:05 Covid or a flu? 18:48 Changing medical treatment during Covid 27:42 The early days of 2020: orchestrating a pandemic 29:48 PCR tests & Mass formation 33:42 Are pandemics a known scam? 36:57 No lab leak 40:53 Delegitimizing dissident voices 49:07 Decentralized solutions & the white pill 1:01:01 Closing words

My guest today is Mike Benz, a free speech & censorship expert, the Executive Director of Foundation for Freedom Online, a nonprofit watchdog dedicated to protecting digital liberties and restoring the free and open Internet. Benz was in charge of the cyber portfolio for the US State Department during the Trump administration, where he served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Communications and Information Technology. That role included formulating and negotiating US policy on Internet diplomacy issues as well as interfacing with private industry and civil society in the Big Tech space. Prior to that, Benz served as a White House speechwriter for President Trump and advised on technology policy.  In this conversation, we discuss censorship & free speech, U.S. foreign policy including Israel’s role. We dive into the censorship industrial complex, the mechanics behind censorship tactics, and the implications for free speech in the digital age. We also touch on the intersection of technology and free speech, particularly in relation to Bitcoin & Nostr, and end on a message of hope for a future of freedom and digital liberties. ► 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  ►► Donate to the Nostr Booth: ⁠https://geyser.fund/project/thenostrboothinitiative⁠ ►► Join me in any of these upcoming events:https://www.efrat.blog/p/upcoming-events  Oct. 2024 - Bitcoin Amsterdam (code EFRAT for 10% off) Oct. 2024 - Plan B Forum, Lugano (code EFRAT for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Liberty in our lifetime, Prague (code Efrat76423 for 10% off) Nov. 2024 - Adopting Bitcoin, El Salvador (code EFRAT for 10% off) May 2025 - Bitcoin Vegas (prev. Nashville) (code EFRAT for 10% off) June 2025 - BTC Prague (code EFRAT for 10% off) -- LINKS -- Mike’s Twitter: https://x.com/MikeBenzCyber   Mike’s Foundation for Freedom Online: https://foundationforfreedomonline.com/  Efrat's Twitter: https://twitter.com/efenigson Efrat's channels: https://linktr.ee/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... 01:16 Intro & Background on Mike 03:31 True Purpose of the Middle East War 08:14 Self-Custody with Trezor (Ad Break) 08:44 Current US Administration Pushing for an Israeli Regime Change? 13:23 The Censorship Industrial Complex: Controlling the Flow of Information 15:47 Netanyahu, Soros, Gas & Poland 19:29 Oct. 7th - Speculations 23:55 Speaking To American Interests 28:50 Prolonging The Middle East War 32:44 "Whole of Society" Defining Censorship & Free Speech 36:25 Sticks & Carrots: The Relationship Between Big Government & Big Corporations 42:28 Whole of Society in Action 50:00 The Redefinition of Democracy: Consensus of Institutions vs. Individuals 55:57 Unveiling Authoritarian Structures & Fight for Freedom 1:00:53 Centralized vs. Decentralized Tech & Freedom of Speech 1:04:51 Nostr & Freedom Tech 1:08:26 Stablecoins Impact on USD, US Global Dominance & Bitcoin 1:16:38 Pro-Freedom vs. Pro-Decentralization (& Nostr & Jack Dorsey) 1:19:25 Mike's Talk at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference 1:23:58 Closing Message: We're Winning