The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, Cedric sits down with digital capitalist Jeff Walton to explore the intricate connections between financial markets, Bitcoin, and MicroStrategy’s game-changing strategies for the future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: @PunterJeff Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Jeff Walton’s Introduction 03:30 - College and Career Path 05:19 - Origin of “Punter Jeff” 07:07 - Market Architecture 09:15 - Bitcoin and MicroStrategy 12:41 - Risk Management Insights 14:49 - Reinsurance Market Overview 17:17 - Equity Market Design 19:43 - S&P 500 Dynamics 23:45 - Valuation Challenges 25:20 - Indexing Impacts 27:48 - Metrics Traders Use 32:51 - Volatility and Options 39:14 - Trading Strategies 45:11 - Tax Implications 48:47 - Future of Collateral 53:04 - Strategic Bitcoin Reserves 57:18 - Price Discovery Dynamics 01:01:50 - Financial Innovations 01:06:29 - Lessons from Amazon 01:09:25 - Bitcoin and Programmability 01:11:08 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on X: x.com/ByteFederal & x.com/PaulSTarantino Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: x.com/_bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Cedric’s introduction 03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately 07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office 12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 14:59 – Omega candle 17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles 23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin 30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin 34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking 41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity 45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant 53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era 58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine 1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes 1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin 1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position 1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins? 1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution 1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, real estate expert Leon Wankum sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow on Twitter: x.com/leonwankum Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: / cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: / _bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Leon’s Story 05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin 08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate 11:23 – Redefining Wealth 14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate 18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value 20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value 21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System 23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral 25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate 27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land 34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings 37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency 41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money 44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard 49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base 50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained 53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral 59:56 – Volatility as a Feature 1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin 1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges 1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices 1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising 1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy 1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate? 1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility 1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison 1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles 1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin 1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy 1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with CJ Konstantinos who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy. CJ is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy. In CJ’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - CJ’s background 10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy 13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies 16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value 22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning 24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool 30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds 32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin  38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin 41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve 44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds 53: 07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology 59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential 1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money 1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation 1:07:00 - CJ’s Orange Pill Story 1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral 1:25:00 - People’s Reserve 1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve 1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow CJ Konstantinos on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

This episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground. CHAPTERS : 00:00 - 1:41 - Intro  02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona 04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam 06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation 07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives 09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters 15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable? 20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained 23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids 28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement 30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016 34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption 38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate 41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election 44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform 49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America 53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives 1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues 1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means 1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals 1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues 1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S. 1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation? 1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation 1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow Rudy Havenstein on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X and TheBitcoinMatrix.com I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

Today, I had the pleasure of interviewing Tom Luongo to discuss if the current financial system can survive without Bitcoin.  We also get into what Tom thinks about ending the federal reserve immediately, the odds that trump can make it to inauguration day alive, and of course we cover how Tom thinks all the different markets will perform during all of this. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Tom Luongo on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Today’s episode with Bob Burnett, the CEO of Barefoot Mining who has become a good friend and mentor to me was recorded several weeks ago but I still think there is a tremendous amount of signal in here as Bob always packs a punch. We talk about wars over hash rate, Bob’s most famous patent, the future of block space, how countries could possibly be sovereign in a bitcoin world and towards the end of our conversation we turn to some tough, hard topics like suicide, retirement, quality of life and true happiness. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Bob Burnett is the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining, a company focused on the development of “horse-class” mining sites, and he is a vocal proponent for the expansion of diversity in Bitcoin mining site geography, scale, and energy sources. Bob has spent over 35 years as a technologist including 13 years at Gateway, Inc., a Fortune 200 personal computer company, where he led the company’s product development efforts as Chief Technical Officer. He has founded several companies in the Bitcoin mining space and is an evangelist and educator for Bitcoin and its importance to the world’s future.  Check out our new website at TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Bob Burnett on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

Guess what guys I’m going to Amsterdam next week for the largest Bitcoin conference in Europe and you should go too! Join us October 9th and 10th and please support the show and get 10% off when you use my code matrix.  If you use the code MATRIX and plan to attend DM me for a meet and greet with yours truly. Seriously if you use my code dm and we can meet up at the conference. The future of Bitcoin starts here. Thats the tag line guys this is going to be so dope!  Get your tickets here: ba-tickets.b.tc/6cfa90b8333942358b6b2d3a63d27dc0/tickets?discount_code=matrix I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. JJ Carrell recently retired from the United States Border Patrol after a twenty-four year career as a Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge. Carrell brings a different view on immigration and on what is now transpiring in this forgotten and unknown place known as the border.  Follow JJ Carrell on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

For the 200th episode, I sat down with our good friend Pierre Rochard, who makes his record-setting sixth appearance on the show to discuss the Trump assassination, Elizabeth Warren’s puzzling crusade against Bitcoin, divine intervention, Chartalism, Munchausen Syndrome, why Bitcoin stands above governments and how they can play speculative defense. If you’d like to continue supporting the show or are considering contributing for the first time, there are a few ways to do so. You can boost the show on the Fountain app, send tips via Cash App at $delaced, or connect with me and tip me on X at @CedYoungelman. If you prefer not to use those platforms, feel free to email me at CedricYoungelman@gmail.com, and I’ll provide you with details on how to send a check. Get up to $100 when you sign up and buy bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix - River is the best place to build your bitcoin wealth and they offer zero fees on recurring Bitcoin purchases. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. With their modular multi-sig vaults, you decide how to hold your keys. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric  To get the best team bitcoin merch check out Hodlers Official at HodlersOfficial.com and use the code Matrix for a discount on your order Pierre Rochard has researched and written about Bitcoin since 2013. He co-founded the Satoshi Nakamoto Institute in 2014 to curate the best primary source literature. In addition to developing open-source Bitcoin software, Pierre is an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin’s decentralized governance. Pierre served as the Bitcoin and Lightning product manager at Kraken for three years before joining Riot as the VP of Research. Follow Pierre Rochard on X  Follow Cedric Youngelman on X Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, I had a blast with Professor David B. Collum trying to deconstruct everything happening in the world right now as best we can. River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Have you secured your ticket to Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville yet? Don't miss out on this historic event of epic proportions. Use the code "Matrix" at checkout to enjoy a 10% discount on your order. Hurry, visit b.tc/conference now to secure your spot and join us this Thursday Friday and Saturday. Immerse yourself in a world of groundbreaking ideas, insightful discussions, and endless networking opportunities. This is the perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and learn from the brightest minds in the industry. Don't wait any longer! Get your ticket now and be part of this momentous occasion. Remember to use the code "Matrix" for 10% off your tickets at b.tc/conference. I can't wait to see you there! Dr. David B. Collum, MA, MS, Ph.D. is a Professor at The Cornell University.    He received a Doctor of Philosophy from Columbia University in the City of New York.    His research interests are Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Physical Organic Chemistry, Organolithium Chemistry, Organosodium Chemistry, Kinetics, Reaction Mechanism. Follpw Professor David Collum on Twitter.  Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, I sit down with Tomer Strolight to discuss 4 of his articles related to political philosophy, theory and Bitcoin.  A New Separation of Powers A New Peaceful Transition of Power The United State of Bitcoin Bitcoin: An Empire For Us All River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Follpw Tomer Strolight on Twitter.  Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

"Bitcoin is a decentralized bank digital currency. So, if it becomes centralized by definition it is a CBDC. Bitcoin is a CBDC waiting to happen. It's a nightmare unless we can get it back on track. It's something we're sleepwalking into."   - Bitcoin Mechanic  In this episode, I sit down with Bitcoin Mechanic the Chief Boiling Officer over at decentralized mining pool Ocean to discuss the threat from the centralization of bitcoin mining, filtering vs censorship and if Bitcoin is going to eventually turn into a CBDC one day if we continue on our current path. River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Follpw Bitcoin Mechanic on Twitter.  Check out Ocean.  Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, I sit down with Luke Dashjr to discuss the current state of bitcoin mining, the ingenious nature of the latest spam wave attacks and if there’s an existential threat to bitcoin right now. Luke Dashjr is a Bitcoin Core developer and the founder of Ocean mining pool. He has made over 200 contributions to Bitcoin Core, and maintains the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals section on GitHub River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Follpw Luke Dashjr on Twitter.  Check out Ocean.  Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Prince on his Once Bitten podcast. I haven't done many like this so I'd love to hear your feedback.  River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Follow Daniel Prince on Twitter.  Follow the Once Bitten podcast on the Fountain App. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with Joe Burnett to talk about why bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs and how it's the only asset that can stop the free market from melting your wealth. Joe Burnett is Senior Product Marketing Manager at Unchained, the Official US Collaborative Custody Partner of Bitcoin Magazine. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric https://unchained.com/go/your-wealth-is-meltingAffiliates: Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Joe Burnett on Twitter. Read Joe's piece here: Your Wealth Is Melting - Why bitcoin is the deep freeze your portfolio desperately needs — the only asset that can stop the free market from melting your wealth. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with Paul Tarantino to talk about fiscal dominance, the return of zero interest bank reserve requirements, key drivers of hyperbitcoinization and why Bitcoin will be the last currency standing. Paul Tarantino is the Director of Business Development at Byte Federal, the 7th largest Bitcoin ATM operator and manufacturer on the planet.  He is a founding member of the Florida Blockchain Business Association, Bitcoin Speaker and Educator, and Investor. Paul also assists Bitcoin companies looking to set up international operations in South and Central America in association with Carlos Miguel Rivas of El Salvador. His passions include his Family, Hard Money, Real Food, Tough Love, and Fly Fishing. Fed whitepaper by Charles W. Calomiris dicsussed: Fiscal Dominance and the Return of Zero-Interest Bank Reserve Requirements Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for a discount off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24  Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Paul Tarantino on Twitter. Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with Mark Goodwin to talk about why we shouldn’t trust BlackRock, their plan to ETF everything and then tokenize the world on a universal ledger. Mark Goodwin holds bitcoin and is the Editor in Chief at Bitcoin Magazine. Mark is the author of The Bitcoin-Dollar: An Economic Monomyth and the producer of the living room. He also co-wrote several notable pieces with Whitney Webb including their piece TOKENIZED, INC: BLACKROCK'S PLAN TO OWN THE FRACTIONALIZED WORLD which Mark and I discuss in this rip.  Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24  Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Mark Goodwin on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric sits down with Lawrence Lepard, to catch up on the state of the economy in 2024, where we are with the ETFs and Bitcoin.  Larry Lepard first purchased BTC in 2013. Partner of Fund focusing on "sound money". Partner of Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. Outspoken advocate for sound money and ending The Federal Reserve and the Keynsian driven lie. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24  Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Larry on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode, Cedric engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Ben Hart, the world's oldest competing breakdancer. Together, they delve into a wide range of fascinating topics, including wokeism, counter-culture, social media, bitcoin, the importance of success skills not taught in schools, and the power of challenging the prevailing narrative. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that will leave you inspired and questioning the status quo. Sponsors: River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24  Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Ben Hart on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!

In this episode Cedric sits down with Stanford math Ph.D., former Wall Street prop trader, and tech startup guru Fred Krueger to discuss Bitcoin ETFs, Wall Street's understanding of Bitcoin and how nothing is priced in yet.  Fred is a bitcoin investor and has been a major voice discussing the magnitude, drivers and flows behind the new Bitcoin ETFs. Sponsors:   River is the Bitcoin exchange of choice for the long-term investor. Use this link to get started and earn up to $100 in BTC when you buy Bitcoin at River. Theya is a simple and secure multi-sig vault for BTC self custody. Download the app on your phone today and go multi sig to secure your Bitcoin for generations. GET SIX MONTHS FREE HERE: theya.us/cedric Affiliates: Use the code Matrix for 10% off your tickets for Bitcoin Day Miami on May 11. Bitcoin Day Miami is designed to forge lifelong connections between expert speakers and all good people anywhere on their Bitcoin journey It also has quickly become my favorite bitcoin conference. Bitcoin Day Miami brings you high-caliber speakers that are only seen from a distance at the big shows and instead brings everyone together in the same room for a strategic day of vision and action. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to level up your Bitcoin game! Get your tickets today at https://bitcoinday.io/miami24  Aupa energy bars: A new kind of energy bar, live life untamed, Question everything. Use the code MATRIX at eataupa.com for a discount off your purchase. Hodlers Official is the Team Bitcoin merch and memorabilia company for Bitcoin’s biggest fans! Go to hodlersofficial.com today and get your Team Bitcoin gear and use the code MATRIX for 10% off your entire purchase! The Florida Beef Initiative - Discover their premium beef selections, like the Florida Pasture Beef Box, and join a movement that's restoring Florida’s local economy one juicy, grass-fed, succulent steak at a time. Visit The Florida Beef Initiative to be part of the change. Cedric can help you set up your multi-sig vault, estate plan, collaborative custody, or be of service via The Bitcoin Adviser. Book some time to talk on my calendar.  Follow Fred Krueger on Twitter Follow Cedric Youngelman on Twitter Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on Twitter Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. And thank you for listening!