Rabbit Hole Stories

🎙️ This podcast is about ple₿'s and their Bitcoin Rabbit Hole Stories. We're interested to hear all the different reasons someone got on board. You'll often hear different opinions, discussions, and topics. However, we all have one thing in common. Making the world a better place with Bitcoin 🧡

Jamie Plowman

In today’s episode, we spoke with Jamie Plowman, who's a fellow Bitcoiner out of the UK. Jamies discovered Bitcoin during the pandemic and knew from the get-go it was something that would change his life for the better. These days, he's orange pilling friends and family, creates content of merchants accepting Bitcoin and is participating at events. You can follow Jamie on X: https://x.com/AcceptingBTC21You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Jamie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acceptingbitcoinJamie's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@acceptingbitcoin

03-17
34:12

Mark Connors

In today’s episode, we spoke with Mark Connors. He used to work in TradFi, at times even at Credit Suisse, and soon realized how powerful Bitcoin truly is. Mark went down the Bitcoin data rabbit hole today and showed us some interesting figures and charts on why Bitcoin is the only solution in finance and the future! You can follow Mark on X: https://x.com/riskdimensions Or send Mark an email: mark@riskdimensions.ioYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Mark’s Substack: https://markrconnors.substack.com/Mark’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-r-connors/Mark's Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1S9VuVVZ956uUETG19qhSLX6qCYW9HNk5/

02-17
59:18

Ranting About Bitcoin Reserves and Crazy Economists

In today’s episode, we sat down together again and spoke about the recent developments with central banks and strategic reserves, why the UK nurtures the craziest economists, and why everyone should take a chill pill.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Ian’s Takedown: https://youtu.be/EXxc9FRMToU?si=oJEgAYiqFE2kt6vy

02-03
23:17

Rob from Bitsaga

In today’s episode, we spoke with Rob from Bitsaga. Rob went viral recently with an X-post about Bitcoin security. We went down the multisig route, why it’s easier than you think, why debanking is a real issue and how Bitsaga is helping people get onboard. You can follow Rob on X: https://x.com/BitsagaRob You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) --- Topics mentioned in the episode: Bitsaga Website: https://bitsaga.be/Rob’s X-post About Bitcoin Security: https://x.com/BitsagaRob/status/1878156176375926853Rob’s X-Post About the Podcast Scam: https://x.com/BitsagaRob/status/1879191262303252552

01-20
49:26

Bitcoin Will Disappoint You!

In today’s episode, we spoke about the recent happenings in Bitcoin, why it’s good to slay your heroes, and what we expect to happen in 2025. You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 

01-06
27:04

Grafton Clark

In today’s episode, we spoke with Grafton Clark from Vexl. Grafton is one of the most vocal voices online to support P2P Bitcoin and how to use Vexl to get more Bitcoin friends. We spoke about his involvement in the community, why it’s vital to keep P2P alive and how you can get some P2P Sats as well. You can follow Grafton on X: https://x.com/satsdisco You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Vexl Website: https://vexl.it/

12-23
01:06:17

Tania Lea

In today’s episode, we spoke with Tania Lea, the head of marketing and business development for Azteco LATAM.Tania is from Costa Rica originally and in our chat, we spoke about Bitcoin’s adoption in LATAM, why it’s vital to offer spending and saving solutions and how Azteco is planing to onboard over a billion users to Bitcoin.You can follow Tania on X: https://x.com/tanialea_Or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-lea/And make sure to follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanialea___/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Azteco Website: https://azte.co/

12-16
48:44

Erik Cativo

In today’s episode, we spoke with Erik Cativo, a UX designer from Sweden. He’s a current grantee with the Bitcoin Design Foundation and is working on implementing better e-Cash solutions. We spoke about the different approaches to making Bitcoin wallets easier to use, how we can simplify the orange pill process, and what role scaling solutions play in this. You can follow Erik on X: https://x.com/uxerik_ You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Erik’s Website: https://erik.day/

11-25
43:29

Frank Corva

In today’s episode, we spoke with Frank Corva. He’s the political and business correspondent for Bitcoin Magazine and a contributor to Forbes Digital. Frank is from New York and has spent most of his professional career in education and as a social worker. He initially discovered Bitcoin through a friend and knew he had to get involved. These days, he writes about Bitcoin adoption in the Global South, how we as Bitcoiners can change public perception, and why it’s essential to challenge our own beliefs. You can follow Frank on X: https://x.com/frankcorva Or alternitavely on Nostr: npub1dnzzyhmewrzkh862z7z2shwmhh5htx0rvkagepj2fkgst9ptwg3qj4x52h You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Frank’s Newsletter: https://frankcorva.substack.com/Bitcoin Magazine Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/live/hR9dBzqZvvg?si=7VDue0tu1WxK_7E3Bitcoin DADA: https://btcdada.com/Stand with Crypto: https://www.standwithcrypto.org/

11-11
01:09:11

Alen Makhmetov

In today’s episode, we spoke with Alen Makhmetov, one of the co-founders of Hashlabs Mining.We went down the mining rabbit hole, explaining all the possibilities, why Hashlabs is doing things differently and how life in Asia was for Alen.You can follow Alen on X: https://x.com/alenmakhmetovOr, follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenmakhmetov/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Hashlabs Website: https://www.hashlabsmining.io/

10-28
42:47

Marc van Versendaal

In today’s episode, we spoke with Marc van Versendaal, an educator and Bitcoin enthusiast from the Netherlands.Marc discovered crypto first but quickly pivoted to Bitcoin.He saw the real use case when he traveled around the world.To him, Bitcoin is not only a spiritual awakening but also a tool to make humankind better.You can follow Marc on X: https://x.com/mvanversendaalOr connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcvanversendaal/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Marc’s Company: https://cryptounseen.com/Marc’s Interview with Bram: https://youtu.be/TIh28T3l234?si=1XkQsrzomJOV5RLG

10-14
58:18

Roland from Alby

 In today’s episode, we spoke with Roland from the Alby team.  He gave us a deep dive into the world and development happening with Alby and Lightning.  You can follow him on Nostr: npub1zk6u7mxlflguqteghn8q7xtu47hyerruv6379c36l8lxzzr4x90q0gl6ef  You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---  Topics mentioned in the episode: Alby Website: https://getalby.com/ Alby Hub: https://blog.getalby.com/what-is-alby-hub/ 

09-30
43:10

Thomas Jeegers

In today’s episode, we spoke with Thomas Jeegers. He’s a Springer-published Bitcoin author and the CFO/COO of Relai. Thomas used to work in a bank and got the inside scoop on how this worlds operates. What started with a recommendation by a bank co-worker led to many years of Thomas putting Bitcoin aside. However, things changed when his first child was born, and he picked up every other Bitcoin book. Ever since he’s been falling down the rabbit hole… You can follow Thomas on X: https://x.com/ThomasJeegers Or follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasjeegers/ He’s also on Nostr: npub1v0ck5klm8s7kwg9rq38r7rukhmtstfq5hex57xulvg2lzvdagq6qrcl5my You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Thomas’ Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1484293088

09-16
48:05

We Are Back!

In today’s episode, we spoke with each other and give you an insight, what changes are coming to Rabbit Hole Stories.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

09-02
09:28

Phil Lojacono

In today’s episode, we spoke with Phil Lojacono. He recently started his own Bitcoin venture and wants to help more SMEs adopt a Bitcoin standard.We spoke about his experience at Google, his learnings after starting a company and selling it on, why universities don’t understand economics, and what we as a community need to do better to orange pill more people.You can follow Phil on X: https://x.com/PhilLojaconoOr follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phillojacono/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Phil’s Company: https://www.berglinde.com/Phil’s Newsletter: https://news.berglinde.com/

07-15
53:16

Satoshi Builds

In today’s episode, we spoke with Satoshi Builds. He used to be an architect but decided to give Bitcoin a try.Ever since he’s been going down the rabbit hole and found a new passion with his 3D work and drawings. He’s been involved in creating a number of creatives for conferences or events.Nowadays, he listens to or watches Bitcoin content and draws the key topics he thinks are valuable for each episode.You can follow Satoshi Builds on X: https://x.com/tired_architectYou can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:Satoshi Builds Articles: https://satoshibuilds.com/Satoshi Builds Special Article: https://satoshibuilds.com/2023/03/09/breaking-free-from-state-control-how-digitalization-and-bitcoin-can-revolutionize-architecture/Satoshi Builds Geyser Fund: https://geyser.fund/project/sketchingpodcasts

07-08
46:19

Julian Assange Is Free!

In today’s episode, we discussed Julian Assange’s journey to freedom, how Bitcoin helped him achieve it, and what lies in store for him in the future.You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)

07-01
18:33

Janis Kilian Lenz

In today’s episode, we spoke with Janis Kilian Lenz, a young Bitcoin podcaster who travels the world and interviews people. Janis gave us an insight into his interview run at BTC Prague, what it takes to orange pill Gen-Z and youngsters, and why he believes people need to read more books. You can follow Janis on X: https://x.com/PodcastNom93541 You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)  ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Janis Linktree: https://linktr.ee/janisklenzNoMad Podcast: https://thebitcoinnomadfamily.transistor.fm/Janis Substack: https://substack.com/@janiskilianlenz585Janis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janis-lenz-19a36927a/NoMad YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoMadPodcast_NoMadFamily/videos

06-24
38:07

Sean McNamara

In today’s episode, we spoke with Sean McNamara, who’s a Bitcoin educator and the editor of Bitesize Bitcoin.Sean discovered Bitcoin after being homeless in 2015 and initially joined to make money quickly. However, he quickly realized that there was more to this and fell down the rabbit hole.These days, he’s actively educating people about Bitcoin'smentals with his new publication, Bitesize Bitcoin.You can follow Sean on X: https://x.com/ToxicMaxiCapybaOr you can follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-mcnamara-bitesize-bitcoin/You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co)---Topics mentioned in the episode:The Bullish Case for Bitcoin: https://www.amazon.com/Bullish-Case-Bitcoin-Vijay-Boyapati/dp/1737204118Sean’s Website: https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/

06-17
43:19

Swiss Hodler

In today’s episode, we spoke with Peter, or as he’s otherwise known, the Swiss Hodler. Peter has a background in data and marketing and used to work in the TradFi world. These days, he runs his own data marketing agency and devotes as much time as possible to orange-pilling and educating people about Bitcoin. We spoke about his journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, why he decided to be more vocal about Bitcoin, and what we need to improve to market it better. You can follow Peter on X: https://twitter.com/SwissHodler You can follow us on X (@rabbitholetales), check out our website (https://rabbitholestories.co/), or send us an email (show@rabbitholestories.co) 🇨🇿 We partnered with BTC Prague this year and have a 10% discount for you. Use code RHSPOD at checkout! 🇨🇿  ---Topics mentioned in the episode: Peter’s Website: https://swisshodler.com/His Company’s Website: https://www.vidalico.com/

06-10
44:59

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