Bitcoin Versus the Banks

My guest today is Ansel Lindner. He is a fellow podcaster, macro expert and author of Bitcoin and Markets. Unlike most people out there, Ansel is generally pretty positive in his financial outlook. We had a fascinating talk that discussed interest rates, recession fears, the situation in China and more. Please like this episode and follow (if you haven't already).

My guest today is a hockey analyst, Chris Johnston, who covers the National Hockey League for TSN. We discuss professional sports, broken money and of course, bitcoin. Some of the questions that come up include: -Why do professional athletes earn so much? -Which NHL players, if any, do you know take their salaries in bitcoin or hold some bitcoin? -Does the saying "money is broken" apply to the NHL? If so, how? Please remember to hit the like and subscribe button. I'm almost at the 1,000 subscribers mark. You can help me reach that milestone! You can find Chris on X: @reporterchris You can find me, Milan, on there as well: @milannesic84 Thanks for listening! See you in the next one.

My guest in today's episode is Ryan MacLeod. He works for Canadian Nuclear Labs and comes with a wealth of knowledge about nuclear energy. Our discussion included some of the following questions: -What are some common misconceptions around nuclear energy, especially ones that annoy you? -How is the perception and regulation of nuclear power changed recently? -If bitcoin is mined regularly by nuclear reactors, what implications does that have socially, economically, culturally? Thank you for listening! Please hit that like and subscribe button. I'm almost at the 1,000 mark. You can help me reach that milestone. You can find Ryan on X: @NuclearBitcoinr You can also find me, Milan: @milannesic84 Don't forget that this podcast is also available for streaming wherever you get your music or podcasts. Thanks for listening!

Two guests join me today. The first is Mark Molder, a teacher and an avid investor. The other is Anthony DeGazon. He runs the DeGazon Music Studios. Together, they work hard at empowering children and promoting financial literacy. Some of the questions that came up in our discussion today: -What is the current state of financial literacy among children? How about adults? -Why does this knowledge gap exist? Is the system designed intentionally to limit our understanding of money? -What can we do to better educate the public about sound money and bitcoin? Please like and subscribe. I'm almost at 1000 subscribers. You can help me reach that milestone! Mark and Anthony are both on X. You can find them at @MolderMark and @DeGazonAnthony, respectively. I'm also on there: @milannesic84 Thank you for listening. Catch you in the next one!

Lisa Hough is my guest today. She is the former director of Client Solutions at Unchained, and is now the Vice-President of Strategic Relations at Custodia Bank. Her and I talk about multiple topics, as the title suggests. Some of the questions that come up include: -Will energy be priced in bitcoin? If so, is this what leads to hyperbitcoinization? -What exactly is a bitcoin backed loan? Do these exist in mortgages? -What effect will the approval of a spot ETF have on price and adoption? Please don't forget to hit the like and subscribe buttons. I'm working hard to hit that 1,000 subscribers mark, and I'm nearly there. Lisa is a wealth of knowledge. I recommend you check her out on X: @lisa_hough_ You can find me, Milan, on X as well: @milannesic84 If you feel like this episode provided some valuable, you can donate a few sats via the Fountain app. Thanks for watching!

I’m joined today by Kent Halliburton. He is the COO of Saz Mining. We discussed what his company is doing in the space. Moreover, I tried to get Kent to explain bitcoin mining in a way that makes it understandable for everyone. Some of the questions that came up during our chat: what is mining? Why is it important? What hardware is needed? What other use cases are there for bitcoin mining? You can find Kent on X: @Khalliburton If you want to make a purchase from Saz, or to learn even more about the company, visit https://www.sazmining.com I’m also on X: @milannesic84 Thank you for listening! Please hit that follow button (if you haven’t already). And if you want to help support this show, you can use the Fountain app or “email” some sats to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm

My guest today is Clint Russell who hosts the Liberty Lockdown show. We had an unbelievable discussion about the current state of the United States and where the country is heading. Some of the questions that came up include: -What drove you to leave your state and move elsewhere? -What is happening in America that causes you despair? -Are any future politicians capable of making significant change? -Why do you believe in the power of bitcoin? Please like this video and subscribe to this channel. It really helps me out. Clint can be found easily on X: @LibertyLockPod I highly encourage you to check out his podcast. You can find me, Milan, on X as well: @milannesic84 You can reach me by email: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Thanks so much for listening! See you in the next one.

My guest today is Aleks Svetski. He is the founder of the Amber app. He has written several articles for Bitcoin Magazine. And he co-authored The UnCommunist Manifesto. Our discussion focused on artificial intelligence. Some of the questions include: -What's the difference between A.I. and robo-vacuums? -Will artificial intelligence rise up and destroy humanity? -What benefits will A.I. provide for us? -How does bitcoin fit into financial transactions among humans. Please hit the like button and subscribe to the channel. It helps me greatly! You can find Aleks on X: @SvetskiWrites If you're looking for an app to purchase bitcoin, especially to make DCAing easy, I encourage you to check out the Amber app. His book, which was co-authored by Mark Moss, can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/UnCommunist-Manifesto-Message-Responsibility-Liberty/dp/0578396300/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BIHQ06W5HIVX&keywords=the+uncommunist+manifesto&qid=1692834459&sprefix=the+uncommunist+manifesto%2Caps%2C96&sr=8-1 You can also find me, Milan, on X: @milannesic84 If you have any comments or questions, feel free to write me: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Donations to the show can be made via lighting to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thank you so much for listening. See you in the next one!

Margot Paez joins me today. She is the Head of Sustainability at Block Green and a fellow with the Bitcoin Policy Institute. We talked about the environmental impact of bitcoin mining in an effort to answer an important question: is it a net positive for the environment? Some of the questions that came up: -What is the difference between sustainable and renewable energy? -What does the energy mix that is used for bitcoin mining in the US look like? -In your opinion, is bitcoin mining bad for the environment? Please like this video and subscribe to the channel. It helps me out greatly! Margot can be found on X: @jyn_urso If you're curious about the company she is working for, you can visit their website here: https://www.block.green/ You can follow me, Milan, on X as well: @milannesic84 If you have a comment or question, I'd love to hear from you. Write to milan@btcvsthebanks.com If you feel like this episode provided some value, you can send a few sats via lightning to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for watching! Catch you in the next one!

I'm joined today by two amazing guests. The first is Lawrence Lepard, a goldbug and an Investment Manager with Equity Management Associates, LLC. The other guest is Greg Foss, a former trader in the bond market and co-founder of Looking Glass Education. The focus of this episode is to address concerns about bitcoin that come from older, more conservative investors. Greg and Larry help explain why the most common arguments against bitcoin are wrong or don't matter. Here are just a few examples: -Bitcoin is not physical. It's like holding a "ghost" -It's not backed by anything -Anybody can just change the code and I could be left with nothing -A simple ruler could bring the price to $0 Please like this video and subscribe to the channel. You can find Greg and Larry on Twitter at @fossgregfoss and @LawrenceLepard, respectively. I'm also on Twitter: @milannesic84. If you have a comment, question or idea for a show, please feel free to hit me up: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Finally, if you feel that this show provided you with some value, you can donate a few satoshis via the lightning network: btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for listening!

My guest today is Phil Champagne, author of two books: The Book of Satoshi, as well as Bitcoin Vs. Altcoins. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and has been in the space for many years. Our discussion focused on the differences between bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We focused on the following areas: -Trust minimization / removing intermediaries -Censorship resistant money -Permissionless money -Decentralization You can find Phil on Twitter: @egg_descrambler. You can find me, Milan, on there as well: @milannesic84 If you want to write me, feel free: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Please like the video and subscribe to the channel. If you want to donate, you can via lightning: btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for listening!

My guest today is Dee from Coinkite. This episode is all about how to self-custody one's bitcoin. Some of the questions include: -What does self-custody even mean? -What are private keys? -What's the difference between a hot and cold wallet? -What are the tradeoffs in using each wallet type? Dee can be found on Twitter: @hodlDee You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84. You can also write to me: milan@btcvsthebanks.com If you enjoyed this, please leave a review and follow my podcast. It really helps me out!

My guest today is CK, the General Manager of Bitcoin Magazine. We discuss Bitcoin's future, specifically the possibility of hyperbitcoinization. Some of the questions that came up: -How do you define hyperbitcoinization? -What do you make of the SEC's decision to delay the bitcoin spot ETF? -Is it possible that bitcoin remains a store of value forever? CK can occasionally be found on Twitter: @ck_snarls. You're more likely to find him on nostr, however. You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84. Feel free to send me an email at milan@btcvsthebanks.com Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel. That helps me out greatly. If you feel that this episode provided some value to you, you can donate a few sats via lightning: btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for listening!

My guest today is Bram Kanstein who runs the No Code MVP program. We came together to discuss lessons that bitcoin teaches us, as well as the economic situation in Europe. Some of the questions we discussed include: -What lessons have you learned from studying bitcoin? -How has bitcoin changed your relationship with friends and family members? -How do people feel about bitcoin in the Netherlands? -What is the general sentiment about the Euro as a currency? You can find Bram on Twitter: @BramK His program is available at the following site: https://nocodemvp.com/ You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84 You can also write me at milan@btcvsthebanks.com Don't forget to like this video and subscribe to this channel! You can also stream this podcast on your preferred platform. If you would like to help contribute, you can donate a few sats via lightning to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm

David St-Onge, the author of Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know, joins me to continue our discussion on hyperinflation. Some of the questions that come up include: -Did hyperinflation ever occur in ancient times? -Is this what led to the collapse of the Greek and Roman empires? -What lessons can we learn from these historical events? David is on Twitter. His username is @DavidStOnge I encourage you to purchase a copy of his book. You can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everything-You-Need-Know/dp/2856083854/ref=nosim?tag=bitcoinversus-20 You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well. My handle is @milannesic84. Feel free to write at the following address: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Please like, subscribe and follow. Having a growing audience is obviously helpful to me. If. you would like to support this show and feel like this episode was valuable, you can contribute a few sats to btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for listening!

My guest today is Jason Maier, a high school teacher and author of The Progressive Case for Bitcoin. We sit down to discuss progressive ideology; how bitcoin can lift up the needy; and how bitcoin fits within the realm of education. Some of the questions that come up include: -What are the tenets of progressive ideology? -Why is the narrative around bitcoin mining wrong? -Why don’t more left-leaning politicians understand or accept bitcoin? -How has bitcoin changed your teaching practices? Jason can be found on Twitter (or X) at: @cjasonmaier. If you would like to purchase a copy of his book, you can find it on his website: https://www.bitcoinprogressive.com/ You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84. You can also reach me by email. My address is milan@btcvsthebanks.com Please like & follow this show. This will help me in growing this show to produce the best content possible. As a value-for-value show, you can contribute by donating a few sats using the lightning network. My address is btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thank you for listening. Stay tuned for the next one!

My guest today is Eric Yakes, author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. Our conversation centred around Bitcoin's unique properties and fractional reserve banking. Some of the questions that came up include: -Why is Bitcoin a supreme form of money? -What exactly is fractional reserve banking? -What problems does fractional reserve banking cause? -Is this system possible under a bitcoin standard? You can pick up a copy of Eric's incredible book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08725C857?ie=UTF8&tag=bitcoinversus-20&viewID=&ref_=nosim You can find him on Twitter: @ericyakes I'm also on Twitter. You can find me at: @milannesic84 If you have a comment or question, please send it to: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Don't forget to like, subscribe and follow. Remember that this show is available throughout most streaming services. As a value-for-value show, if you found this episode valuable, you can give generously via lightning: btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for watching or listening!

My guest today is Bobby Shell who is the VP of marketing at Voltage. We discuss what his company is doing, and how the lightning network is changing finance. Some of the questions discussed include: -How do you see the lightning network disrupting traditional finance? -Explain what Voltage is doing. -How will AI work with the lightning network? -How do Nostr and lightning share a symbiotic relationship? This is a more technical episode, but we try to keep things relatively simple. If you want to follow Bobby, he is on Twitter: @iBobbyShell You can visit the Voltage website at https://voltage.cloud/ There, you can get learn more about his company, or even onboard your business to this revolutionary payment technology. You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84 I love receiving emails from fans of the show. If you have a question, comment, or have an idea for a show or guest, feel free to drop me a line: milan@btcvsthebanks.com Please like, subscribe and follow us. Every time you do that, it helps me out tremendously. My hope is to eventually leave the fiat world and concentrate solely on this podcast. Lastly, if you feel that this episode was valuable, you can support this show through the lightning network. Rather than buying a cup of coffee, spend those sats on growing the Bitcoin Versus the Banks podcast. You can donate at btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for watching & listening!

I'm joined today by Sebastian Bunney, co-founder of Looking Glass Education. Sebastian also writes the Qi of Self-Sovereignty Newsletter. This was a deep dive into how our current monetary system, and the inflation of the money supply, cause social, political, financial and cultural problems. Some of the questions include: -What is the relationship between money, debt and the economy? -Is the reported CPI print believable? -What harm does inflation cause? -How does bitcoin promote freedom? Sebastian can be found on Twitter: @sebbunney. His letter can be found at the following address: https://sebbunney.com/ If you want to learn more about Looking Glass Education, go to https://lookingglasseducation.com/ You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84 Want to write me an email? My address is milan@btcvsthebanks.com Please don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel! It helps me out greatly. Lastly, if you feel that this episode had value and want to contribute a few sats, you can donate via lightning: btcvsthebanks@fountain.fm Thanks for tuning in. Catch you on the next one!

Joe Consorti, an analyst with The Bitcoin Layer, joins me today. We get into a fascinating discussion about the global economy. Some questions that come up: -Is the banking system "sound and resilient?" -What is the bond market indicating? -What can recent bank failures tell us? -What is happening with the Japanese bond market? You can find Joe on Twitter: @JoeConsorti You can also check out the work he does at the Bitcoin Layer: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/ Please like this episode & hit that follow button! You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84