Crypto Voices

Crypto Voices: Episode 176 Show Sponsors: Trezor - https://trezor.io/ Debifi - https://debifi.com/ Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Discover how a mathematical model created eight years ago has accurately predicted Bitcoin's price trajectory to this day. In this episode, quantitative researcher Sina explains how data analytics and economics can unveil Bitcoin's underlying patterns.Learn about the "640 rule" - a remarkable observation showing how a 40% increase in Bitcoin's age consistently leads to a 6x price increase. Unlike traditional financial models, this power law relationship provides a robust framework for understanding Bitcoin's growth dynamics.Key points covered:-The distinction between correlation and causation in crypto analysis-Why network growth patterns follow Metcalfe's law-How Bitcoin's maturation affects its growth rate-The limitations of traditional financial models in cryptoWhile current returns hover around 45% annually, Sina explains how this growth will evolve as Bitcoin transitions from an "infant money" to a global currency. Follow 21st Capital on X: @21st_capital Links for more: https://21stcapital.com/free-consultation/ Contents00:00:00-Applying Quantitative Analysis to Bitcoin00:05:56-Evaluating Bitcoin Price Prediction Models: Power Law vs. Plan B00:09:45-Predicting Complex Financial Variables: A Curve's Accuracy00:12:02-The Power Law Behind Bitcoin's Growth00:15:59-Regression Analysis and the Power Law of Bitcoin Pricing00:17:48-Exponential Growth vs. Bitcoin Regression00:21:59-Secured Bitcoin Lending with Transparency00:24:37-Bitcoin's Growth Trajectory: From Startup to Stable Store of Value00:27:16-Bitcoin's Asymptotic Growth and Compounding Rates00:31:54-Adjusting Bitcoin Valuation for Volatility Cycles00:35:06-Evaluating Bitcoin Price Model Deviations00:40:28-The Power Law and Bitcoin's Price Dynamics00:43:14-Bitcoin Predictions: Possibilities and Probabilities00:45:00-Trezor: Secure Bitcoin Wallet and Network Access00:48:46-Bitcoin's Evolving Dynamics: ETFs, Adoption, and Cycles00:51:43-Multisig and Inheritance: Securing Your Crypto Assets Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, & Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 173 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest, Michael Adams, a former deputy editor at Forbes Advisor. Michael shares his insights on the current state of the crypto market and we also explore the challenges of mainstream adoption, the financialization of crypto, and the complex philosophical debates around the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin. Contents 00:00:00 - Crypto's Financialization and Traditionalists' Perspectives 00:05:07 - From Marketing to Crypto Journalism: My Unexpected Path 00:08:06 - Skepticism and Misunderstanding in Crypto Adoption 00:12:08 - The Limits of Cryptocurrency's Revolutionary Potential 00:18:25 - Crypto vs Government Control: Challenges and Concerns 00:22:25 - The Role of Privacy Coins in Crypto Adoption 00:26:04 - Pessimistic Outlook on Cryptocurrency's Future 00:28:18 - Navigating the Decentralized Future: Bitcoin's Relationship with Nation-States 00:30:49 - The Persistence of Cash in a Digital World 00:34:27 - The Enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto's Identity 00:39:32 - The Enigma of Satoshi Nakamoto 00:44:31 - Adapting to the AI Landscape 00:48:37 - The Delicate Balance of Technology and Humanity 00:53:27 - Facing the Challenges of the Future 00:57:34 - Reflections on Fascism and the US System Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 172 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest, Giovanni Santostasi. Giovanni, a proponent of the Bitcoin power law thesis, shares his insights on the power law trend observed over price and time across Bitcoin's history. He first noticed Bitcoin's potential power law behavior back in 2013, intrigued by its ability to recover from initial bubbles and the apparent exponential pattern in price movements. Don't miss this deep dive into the math behind the systemic moves of Bitcoin! Follow Giovanni on X: @Giovann35084111 Visit BitPoseidon Official Site of the Bitcoin Power Law: https://bitposeidon.com/ Contents 00:00:00 - Bitcoin's Power Law Thesis: Tracing the Journey 00:04:59 - The Power Law Patterns in Bitcoin: Uncovering the Network's Intrinsic Dynamics 00:14:50 - Discovering the Bitcoin Power Law 00:21:07 - The Power of Bitcoin's Power Law 00:28:42 - Using Logarithms to Understand Bitcoin 00:32:46 - Exploring the Power of Scale: From Earthquakes to Bitcoin 00:39:13 - The Remarkable Growth and Regularity of Bitcoin 00:46:13 - Bitcoin Price Follows Predictable Power Law 01:06:42 - The Precise Mechanisms of Network Growth 01:12:38 - The Timing of Bitcoin ETFs: A Power Law Perspective 01:17:55 - The Rise of Bitcoin's Power Law 02:02:09 - The First Bitcoin Transaction and Power Law Scaling 02:07:10 - The Resilience and Patterns of City Growth 02:13:31 - Here is a short chapter title for the transcript: Debunking the Myths of Bitcoin's Price Dynamics 02:56:59 - Exploring Bitcoin's Power Law and Abundance Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 171 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew is joined by special guest, Tim Starr. Tim Starr, a long-time libertarian activist, shares his insights on the challenges libertarians face in addressing this "hard problem". This episode explores the nuances of military interventions, using examples like the Iraq War and the current invasion of Ukraine. While acknowledging controversies, Tim Starr argues for considering different military actions' specific contexts and motivations. The conversation also touches on historical revisionism by libertarian thinkers like Murray Rothbard regarding the Soviet Union's role in World Wars I and II. Starr challenges Rothbard's portrayal of the Soviets as non-interventionist, providing evidence of their expansionist policies. Additionally, the discussion delves into the complex histories of Russia, Ukraine, and the Baltic states, highlighting the difficulties in assessing these events through a libertarian lens. This episode highlights the importance of defending freedom and national sovereignty, especially for smaller nations. Follow Tim Starr on X: @timstarr2001Read Tim Starr's publications: https://en.liberpedia.org/Murray_N._Rothbard#Rothbard_and_Soviet_foreign_policy Contents 00:00:00 - Libertarian Perspectives on National Defense00:08:11 - Debunking Myths About the Iraq War00:12:00 - Examining the Pretenses for the Iraq War00:20:10 - Soviet Expansionism and Rothbard's Revisionism00:26:42 - The Baltics' Uninterrupted Sovereignty and Russia's Imperialist History00:43:20 - Native American Experiences vs. African American History00:47:04 - Patriarch Kirill's KGB Past and the Weaponization of the Russian Orthodox Church00:52:04 - Russia's Autocratic Roots and Lack of Cultural Innovation00:57:44 - The Arms Race and the Collapse of the Soviet Union01:02:56 - Rothbard's Revisionist Views on WWII01:08:09 - Ludwig von Mises' Prescient Insights on Foreign Policy01:11:08 - Debunking the Myth of Versailles Causing Nazism01:24:48 - Barnes' Controversial World War I Book and Rothbard's Ties to Holocaust Deniers01:31:40 - The American Mercury: A Neo-Nazi Publication01:36:51 - Ukraine's Turbulent History of Revolutions and Independence01:40:27 - The Fallacy of American Non-Interventionism01:59:24 - The Myth of Non-Interventionism and the Threat of Autocracy02:05:54 - Exploring the Continuity of Authoritarian Methods from Stalin to the Warsaw Pact02:12:18 - Cambodia's Struggle, Communism's Impacts02:17:56 - The Dangers of Nuclear Blackmail02:21:20 - The Long History of Russian Aggression and Interference02:26:35 - The Impact of War and Refugees on the Economy02:31:31 - Trump's Tough Stance on Russia02:40:08 - Navigating the Complex Geopolitics of Ukraine, Israel, and Iran Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for listening!

Crypto Voices: Episode 170 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier is a distinguished author and speaker renowned worldwide. As a professional historian, published philosopher, and leading advocate for the American freethought movement, Dr. Carrier has delivered presentations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Puerto Rico. He has also appeared on American television and radio in Canada and London, championing rigorous historical methods and the ethical worldview of secular naturalism.Dr. Carrier holds a Ph.D. in ancient history from Columbia University. His expertise lies in the intellectual history of Greece and Rome, focusing on ancient philosophy, religion, and science, with a special emphasis on the origins of Christianity and the evolution of science during the Roman Empire. He is also recognized for his contributions to the modern philosophy of naturalism as a worldview.He is the author of several influential books, including "On the Historicity of Jesus," "Proving History," "Sense and Goodness without God," "The Scientist in the Early Roman Empire," and "Science Education in the Early Roman Empire." His other notable works include "Not the Impossible Faith," "Why I Am Not a Christian," "Jesus from Outer Space," and "Hitler Homer Bible Christ." Additionally, he has contributed to collections such as "The Empty Tomb," "The Christian Delusion," and "The End of Christianity," among others. Learn about Richard Carrier here: https://www.richardcarrier.info/ Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for listening!

Crypto Voices: Episode 169 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ In this episode, Michel and Matthew are joined by special guest, John Sirianni, the newly appointed CEO of Tropic Square, a pioneering company in the realm of transparent and auditable secure chip solutions. With over two decades of experience in the semiconductor and cybersecurity industries, Sirianni is leading Tropic Square as they prepare for the pre-production tape of their flagship product, TROPIC01, later this year. Tune in to hear Sirianni discuss the importance of security through transparency, the innovative engineering behind TROPIC01, and Tropic Square's mission to meet the growing demand for secure hardware solutions. Don't miss this insightful conversation about the future of cryptographic processing and secure device design. Learn about Tropic Square: https://satoshilabs.com/news/john-sir... Contents 00:00:12 Intro 00:01:33 Genesis of Tropic Square 00:06:00 The Semi-Conductor Landscape 00:09:02 Quantum Communication and the Hardware Wallet 00:11:55 TROPIC01 Features 00:15:51 Satoshi Labs 00:18:40 Autonomous Edge 00:20:50 Open Source Ethos 00:24:57 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:25:43 Big Players in Chip Making 00:27:29 Tropic Square Limitations 00:31:00 Innovation in the Industry 00:33:30 Tropic Square's Chips 00:38:00 Decentralization in the Industry 00:44:27 What Makes Tropic Square Stand Out 00:46:43 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for listening!

Crypto Voices: Episode 168 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Today Keto and Matthew are joined by special guest, Josef Tětek. Josef spearheads the Trezor Academy and the latest initiative, Bitcoineta West Africa. Trezor Academy is an educational program focused on spreading Bitcoin knowledge in Africa. The program consists of in-person meetups led by local Bitcoin experts, providing a platform for individuals to learn about the potential of Bitcoin. Learn about Trezor Academy: https://academy.trezor.io/ https://blog.trezor.io/introducing-trezor-academy-bitcoineta-spreading-bitcoin-knowledge-where-it-matters-the-most-d68933c52a63 Contents 00:03:48 What is Trezor up to 00:07:41 Trezor Academy - The Latest 00:12:18 Bitcoin Mining in Africa 00:15:15 Connection & Maintenance Issues in Africa 00:18:24 Water Cooling While Mining 00:20:08 Trezor Academy Website and Future Plans 00:24:25 Bitcoin Only 00:29:54 Bitcoin Adoption in Africa 00:34:40 Sourcing Bitcoin 00:38:42 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:39:31 Self Custody 00:42:01 Regulatory and Adoption Issues in Africa 00:49:12 Bitcoin Needs to Work Here 00:58:54 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 167 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Today Alec and Matthew are joined by special guest, Derek Odom. Derek is the CEO of Non-Von, a revolutionary Dartmouth-affiliated startup bridging the gap between algorithms and computing hardware. In this episode, Derek shares insights into his company's groundbreaking work on neuromorphic hardware architecture—a technology inspired by brain circuitry. This innovative approach is set to drastically improve AI and multivariate sensor processing applications both on the edge and eventually in data centers. By leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and novel parallel hardware design, Derek's team is achieving an unprecedented cost and power consumption reduction, effectively overcoming the limitations of traditional monolithic memory units. Learn about Derek and Non-Von here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-odom/ https://www.non-von.com/ Contents 00:00:35 Derek's Intro 00:03:36 Energy Efficiency 00:06:14 Constraints Against Devices 00:09:20 Edge Computing within Government and Near-Peers 00:11:21 Decentralization with Non-Von 00:15:47 Relationship with TSMC 00:20:29 The Chip Race 00:25:53 TSMC 2 00:27:06 The Future of the Chip Industry 00:30:33 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:31:23 Geo-political Concerns with China 00:32:40 How Non-Von Stands Out 00:37:27 Comparing Processes 00:40:03 Use Cases for AI 00:42:45 Who's Processing the Data 00:47:27 Fail-Safe and Government Regulation 00:48:28 Other Use Cases 00:51:01 Democratizing AI 00:55:10 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 166 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by Seth for Privacy. Seth is a privacy advocate who strives to educate and learn more about where technology and privacy meet and is deeply enthusiastic about the ability these technologies grant people to take back control of their data, and more broadly, their digital lives. Learn about Seth's endeavors here: https://sethforprivacy.com/ Seth for Privacy's X Account: @sethforprivacy Freedom.Tech's X Account: @freedomtech Freedom.Tech's Website: https://freedom.tech/about/ Contents 00:00:00 Matt's Episode Intro 00:02:12 Episode Starts Here 00:07:08 Bitcoin News 00:10:07 Seth for Privacy Joins 00:10:48 Seth's Take on Current Events 00:19:31 Why Now? 00:21:34 Privacy Tools for Legacy Industries 00:26:26 What is the Message? 00:30:25 "The Chilling Effect" 00:33:15 Gaining Absolute Privacy 00:44:00 Personal Privacy 00:55:37 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:56:47 Bitcoin's Future 01:08:03 War on Cash 01:14:30 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 165 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by guest Yves Bennaïm to discuss all things Bitcoin. Yves Bennaïm has focused since 2011 on the societal and political implications of Bitcoin and its Blockchain technology. In 2017, he founded 2B4CH, a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to helping industries and governments comprehend the social and financial impacts of Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and cryptoassets. He currently serves as the chair of this organization. Since 2017, Yves has been a regular contributor to the Swiss business magazine Bilan with his column "Bitcoin and its Blockchain." Additionally, he writes the "Swindles in the World of Cryptoassets" column for the Swiss daily newspaper Le Temps. He chairs CEN and ISO technical committees, representing Switzerland. With a passion for spreading impactful ideas, he launched and curated TEDxGeneva in 2009 and 2010. His expertise and contributions to the field have been recognized in various media, including an interview-focused portrait by Le Temps newspaper. Learn more about Yves here: https://yves.bennaim.com/ Contents 00:00:37 Intro to guest Yves Bennaïm 00:01:35 Yves's Bitcoin Initiative 00:11:08 Getting the Vote Moving in Switzerland 00:17:41 Bitcoin Initiative Interest 00:23:30 Bitcoin's Acceptance in Switzerland 00:35:15 What is Needed for the Vote 00:35:58 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:36:48 Voting Continued 00:43:25 Yves on Swiss Banking Secrecy 00:51:35 Samourai Wallet in the News 01:01:28 Satoshi's Quote and What it Means Today 01:09:07 Closing Thoughts Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 164 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ This episode was recorded on April 18th, 2024. Matthew and Alec talk about the upcoming Bitcoin halving and Matt breaks down some of his latest charts, featuring the United States M3 Money and the importance of repos and Eurodollars. They also look at the Bitcoin price Power law percentiles. Contents 00:06:14 Intro + Bitcoin Halving 00:08:16 Top Monetary Assets Worldwide 00:20:28 Top Ten Stocks & Bitcoin 00:22:30 NVIDIA Shareholder Meeting 00:24:29 Bitcoin Price 00:25:54 M3 Money 00:33:48 Show Sponsor - Trezor 00:34:38 What's Next for Matt's Charts? 00:35:16 Viability of BRICS 00:40:06 Bitcoin's Adoption 00:42:20 Who Can Carry Cash? 00:48:14 Paraguay and the $100 Bill 00:49:30 Closing Thoughts Show Sponsor: hodlhodl.com/join/cryptovoices Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Crypto Voices: Episode 163 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com Alec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/ Matthew and Alec talk with Peter Todd about supporting Ukraine, and knowing when to *not* be a contrarian. We run the gamut on global security, focusing on Ukraine, but also Israel, Taiwan, and Bitcoin. Contents 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:45 Idiotic contrarianism 00:04:30 Why aren't we standing up to Russia? 00:10:35 What about NATO? 00:14:06 Why should we protect Ukraine? 00:17:00 Russian liberal cause & Navalny 00:19:47 What about US wars? 00:27:00 What about freezing reserves? 00:34:45 What about Russian disinfo? 00:38:45 What about infrastructure risks? 00:45:02 How to strike back? 00:47:20 What does history tell us about diplomacy? 00:54:53 Russia parallels with Gaza 00:55:31 Russia parallels with China 01:01:40 Russia parallels with Gaza 01:11:40 Other wars show no ambiguity in Ukraine 01:15:37 Bitcoin: On-chain vs. Layers vs. Banks 01:19:10 Closing Thoughts More info on Peter: https://twitter.com/peterktodd Show Sponsor: hodlhodl.com/join/cryptovoices Hosts: Matthew Mezinskis, Michel, Alec Harris Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/ Podcast & videos Bitcoin, privacy, crypto, economics & liberty Thanks for watching!

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 100 Show Sponsors: trezor.io Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we fact-check the age-old (in Bitcoin terms!!) comparisons that have always been made between Bitcoin and PayPal. You need to simply understand that Bitcoin is basic money, and whatever is happening inside of PayPal, is not. This is also my 100th episode of Porkopolis Economics! As discussed at the video start, please note that from now on these macro and chart-type videos will only continue on YouTube and Rumble. Crypto Voices, our long-form podcast on Bitcoin and privacy with Alec from Halo Privacy and Michel from nodl, will continue to be streamed via the RSS feed as it has since 2017 (via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, etc.). As always, thank you for watching, and listening! Contents 00:42 The Future of Porkopolis Economics 02:48 Trezor is Sponsoring Porkopolis Economics 04:00 PayPal's comparisons to Bitcoin 06:41 PayPal and Bitcoin's Transaction Payment Volume 09:46 PayPal Mafia 11:32 Issues with PayPal 14:18 Where Bitcoin Stands Out 17:42 Bitcoin and PayPal Market Cap Chart 21:10 The Backing of Bitcoin 22:32 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 99 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we are looking at the Bitcoin market cap vs. Meta's. Towards the end of the video, I show you where Meta and Bitcoin rank among other top assets. Contents 00:09 Chart Breakdown 01:07 Meta's Market Cap History 0256 Bitcoin's Market Cap History 03:42 Comparing The Two 06:13 Top Assets by Market Cap 08:40 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 98 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we are following up on last week's United States 10-year Government Bond Yield video. In this video, we are comparing the U.S. 10-year Government Bond Yield to the Federal Reserve ownership of U.S. debt. Contents 00:57 What Does the Fed Control? 02:03 Fed Funds Target Rate 04:21 Who Controls Who? 05:06 Federal Reserve's Ownership of U.S. Debt 06:51 Global Financial Crisis 08:33 All-Time Record High 09:50 Printing Money to Buy Government Debt 11:06 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 97 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we review the United States 10-year Government Bond Yield, also known as the 10 Year Note. A History of Interest Rates, Fourth Edition (Wiley Finance) by Sydney Homer: https://www.amazon.com/History-Interest-Rates-Fourth-Finance/dp/0471732834 Contents 00:10 Understanding the Bond Yield 02:20 Outside Sources - Good Read 03:08 Mean Over the Last 60 Years 03:32 One Sigma Down | Up 04:54 Two Sigma Down | Up 06:33 Looking at the Extremes 07:28 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 96 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we review the exponential regression price of silver over the last fifty years. All-time trend coefficients to draw it yourself: Power formula: y = a * EXP (b * x) Coefficients found: y = 3.52 * EXP (0.28% * x) Contents 00:08 Silver Price Trendline and Analysis Intro 01:11 Silver's Historical Price Changes 02:19 Exponential Regression Breakdown 03:40 Understanding Compound Annual Growth Rate 05:11 2030 Prediction 05:35 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 95 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. All-time trend coefficients to draw it yourself: Power formula: y = a * EXP (b * x) Coefficients found: y = 132.49 * EXP (0.41% * x) Prior videos with further info: Gold original exponential explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRkS2_ylec Gold with other trendlines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzPKK53w0IY Gold with percentiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTkkPpCfxWA Contents 00:33 Gold Price Trendline and Analysis Intro 00:46 Exponential Regression Breakdown 03:02 Gold's Historical Price Changes 04:05 Gold's Price Now 04:43 Understanding Compound Annual Growth Rate 07:42 203 Prediction 08:06 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 94 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we take a look at the Federal Reserve balance sheet and determine how fast it grows. Contents 00:12 Balance Sheet Overview 00:47 Global Financial Crisis and its Effects 02:22 Speed of Growth 03:57 Growth Curve after 2008 05:01 Growth Rate Doubles 05:14 Comparing Regressions 06:11 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.

Porkopolis Economics: Episode 93 Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/ Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis. Today, we review Apple’s market cap versus the value of shares traded using a 40-year graph of the Apple market cap. Contents 00:17 Graph Overview 01:52 Evaluation Notes and What Isn't Going to be Covered 02:37 Value of Shares Traded 04:07 Market Cap 06:50 All Time Average 08:43 Closing Thoughts Host: Matthew Mezinskis https://porkopolis.io https://twitter.com/crypto_voices Show content is not investment or financial advice in any way.