The Bitcoin Matrix

In this episode, I chat with Samson Mow, CEO of Jan3, longtime Bitcoiner, and a key voice in nation-state Bitcoin adoption, about the heated Core vs. KNOTS debate. If you want a clear, no-BS walk through the current discourse, plus practical takeaways for node runners, this episode is for you. ––– Support My Work ––– Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Samson Mow on X: https://x.com/Excellion ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Emergency session: Core vs. KNOTS setup 03:20 - Price cycles, “omega candles,” and diminishing returns vibes 04:55 - What is Bitcoin Core? Reference client, dominance, and risks 07:30 - Who counts as a “Core contributor”? Roles and influence 09:45 - Origins of the rift: policy, process, and trust fractures 12:05 - OpReturn explained: what v30 changes could enable 14:20 - Spam or not? Ordinals, data storage, and native Bitcoin use 18:15 - Standards vs. censorship: what filters actually signal 21:50 - Fees as a filter, block weight, and unit-economics after SegWit 29:10 - Ffunding,and the echo-chamber risk 37:20 - Will Core v30 ship? KNOTS growth, and ossification paths 42:15 - Why three major implementations might be healthiest 47:40 - Parting advice: run a node and stay vigilant DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up to date. Market conditions change rapidly and unpredictably. Nothing herein should be interpreted as any kind of offer, solicitation, commitment, promise, warranty, or guarantee whatsoever relating to any of the contents of these videos. Disclaimer INFORMATIO…

In this episode, I chat with Trace Mayer, early Bitcoin investor and the mind behind the Seven Network Effects, about monetary sovereignty and the ideas that shaped Bitcoin culture. We dive into his rabbit-hole journey from gold to Bitcoin, debates from the block size wars, why “proof of keys” still matters, and how time preference and family tie into sound money. If you want a masterclass in first-principles Bitcoin thinking with historical and philosophical depth, this episode is for you. Support My Work Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/BitcoinMatrix Strike/Bitcoin: BitcoinMatrix@strike.me Cash App: https://cash.app/$BitcoinMatrix Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/bitcoinmatrix PO Box: The Bitcoin Matrix, P.O. Box 18056, Sarasota, FL 34231 ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Trace Mayer on X: https://x.com/TraceMayer ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:18 - Trace’s rabbit-hole origins 04:00 - Digital gold currencies & early “sound money” online 11:24 - Austrian deep dive: Mises, Rothbard & building a “proof-of-work” mind 13:31 - When the dots clicked: entering Bitcoin as a monetary-sovereignty maxi 18:21 - Bitcoin at 25¢: early evangelism, Keiser/Schiff, Ron Paul trail 21:10 - “Tangible, not corporeal”: precious numbers vs precious atoms 28:18 - Stock-to-flow & Bitcoin’s hardness argument (early public mentions) 32:01 - Money & family: time preference, children, and society’s horizon 38:45 - Nations, gold repricing, and why the U.S. advantage may persist 43:20 - Inside the Blocksize Wars: uncertainty, secession & antifragility 55:09 - Is Bitcoin a store of value? 58:29 - Proof of Keys: origin story, purpose & January 3rd culture 1:00:56 - The Seven Network Effects 1:05:01 - Global adoption, tax code, and Bitcoin’s persistence 1:07:12 - “Bitcoin changes you” & personal sacrifices 1:20:47 - Lessons from WWII & proof of work in life 1:22:05 - 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! The information in all The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast episodes and content is based on hypothetical assumptions and is intended for illustrative purposes only. PAST PERFORMANCE DOES NOT GUARANTEE FUTURE RESULTS. This video is provided for entertainment purposes only. The information contained herein represents temporary, changing views and subjective impressions and opinions regarding the inherently uncertain and unpredictable issues discussed. The reader, user, and/or viewer must not assume that these contents are accurate, complete, timely, or up…

In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, aka “Croesus” on X, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and former co-founder of OnRamp Bitcoin. With an MBA from Stanford and experience at Bain & Company, Jesse is now leading Bitcoin strategy at SmarterWeb and advising UTXO Management. We dive deep into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies—how they’re reshaping capital markets, unlocking trapped fiat, and potentially becoming the most valuable companies in the world. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Jesse Myers on X: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:05 –Jesse Myers: background and focus 03:12 – Why Bitcoin treasury companies? The “elephant in the room” 04:05 – From maxi to treasuries: the journey and mindset shift 10:08 – Paying a premium for Bitcoin yield vs spot Bitcoin 14:00 – Small-cap dynamics: high MNAV bands in hypergrowth 16:24 – Meta Planet example: growing into the premium in 0.4 years 17:35 – Portfolio framing: cold storage vs risk capital slice 18:40 – Global thesis: a leader in each capital market 20:02 – New industry lens: BTC treasuries as conduits for trapped capital 23:05 – Endgame vision: refiners that hoover global fixed income 25:22 – “Is this a Ponzi?” Addressing the core critique 28:05 – Centralization tradeoffs and why cold storage still matters 32:05 – Smarter Web snapshot: 2,050 BTC, no debt, NAV lens 34:25 – Risk management: leverage across lifecycle stages 38:10 – UK context: no ETF access, retirement money tailwind 43:18 – Could BTC treasuries hold half of all Bitcoin? 48:40 – Will BTC treasuries issue stablecoins or partner on them? 52:20 – M&A and distress cycles among BTC treasuries 55:05 – Why Apple/Microsoft won’t be first movers 58:50 – Fundamentals vs price: adding BTC while prices consolidate 1:02:22 – Volatility as vitality vs TradFi’s downside skew 1:04:45 – Mindset shift: humans are volatile, Bitcoin is programmatic 1:05:40 – Closing toughts DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Scott Dedels, co-CEO of Block Reward, host of the Block Reward Podcast, and author of The Dao of Bitcoin: Towards a Cosmology of Energy Money. Together, we dive deep into the nature of time, monetary entropy, and Bitcoin’s role in reshaping our collective experience. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Scott Dedels on X: https://x.com/LanternBitcoin ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Welcoming Scott Back! 06:05 – Bitcoin Alive 2025: The Value of Time 11:20 – Time, Money & Energy: The Fiat Trap 17:05 – Interstellar, Halvings & Bitcoin as a Clock 22:35 – Perception of Time & Sending Bitcoin to the Future 28:05 – The Tyranny of the Clock & Mechanical Time 33:20 – Consciousness, Dopamine & Fiat Anxiety 37:35 – Arrival, 4D Time & Transcending Linear Perception 43:05 – Housing, Real Estate & Fiat Distortions 48:50 – Architecture as a Time Capsule 53:35 – Utopian vs. Dystopian Sci-Fi & Collective Imagination 59:05 – Entropy: Thermodynamics, Information & Fiat Disorder 01:05:05 – Triunity: Time, Energy, Value in Bitcoin 01:11:05 – Bitcoin: Durable Across Time & Space 01:18:05 – Subjective Time & Caves Without Clocks 01:23:05 – Time as a Wealth Multiplier 01:25:05 – Freeing the Mind from Fiat Stress 01:27:05 – The Hundred Monkeys & Synchronizing Consciousness ⸻ Produced by https://x.com/nillistudio DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Stephan Livera, Bitcoin educator, host of the Stephan Livera Podcast, and advisor at Bold Bitcoin. We explore his journey of escaping the lockdowns in Australia to build a new life in Dubai, and how his libertarian values and understanding of Bitcoin economics shaped that decision. Stephan also shares his thoughts on cycles, proof of reserves, the role of stablecoins, and the long-term outlook for hyperbitcoinization. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Stephan Livera on X: https://x.com/stephanlivera ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:09 - Escaping Australia and the Birth of a New Life in Dubai 06:34 - How Bitcoin and Libertarianism Shaped Stephan’s Exit 12:09 - Feeling Disconnected from Home and Becoming a Global Citizen 16:24 - The Allure of Dubai and Its Strategic Advantages 18:54 - Bitcoin Core vs. Knots, Ordinals, and Relay Filters 23:09 - Consensus vs. Policy and Mining Centralization Risks 28:09 - Core Development, Multiple Implementations, and GitHub Controversy 32:34 - Bitcoin Core Funding and Developer Incentives 35:54 - Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Fiat Arbitrage Opportunities 40:09 - Understanding Risk and the Premium to NAV Debate 45:29 - Global Perspectives: Trapped Capital, Arbitrage, and Institutional Flows 49:49 - The Future of Treasury Companies and Their Evolution 55:09 - Nation-State Adoption and Libertarian Reflections 58:24 - Market Cycles, Future Peaks, and Drawdowns 01:04:49 - Is It Too Late to Stack? Advice for Friends and Family 01:07:54 - Inflation, Recess from the Rulers, and the Tether Debate 01:11:03 - Seven Years of Bitcoin Podcasting: What Keeps Stephan Going 01:12:28 - Aha Moments, Power Laws, and the Path to Hyperbitcoinization DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. Produced by nilli studio (https://x.com/nillistudio) 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 chat with Mandrik, a legendary Bitcoin OG who’s been around since 2011. He shares deep honest reflections on proof of work, health and hardship. We talk about what it was like working customer support during Mt. Gox, the emotional impact of long bear markets, and why kindness, consistency, and situational awareness matter. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Mandrik on X: https://x.com/Mandrik • Mandrik on Nostr: npub1qex7yjtuucs6ac49kjujdgytrjsphn5a4pdscu2w3qlprym4zsxqfz82qk ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:08 - Mandrik: Bitcoin OG & Baklava Boss 04:30 - Freedom, Cash Traps & the Baklava Origin Story 08:30 - Cooking Roots: Diners, Grandmas & Fat Kid Energy 12:30 - Keto in 2011, Divorce & the First Bite of Baklava in 13 Years 17:00 - Health Journey, Delayed Gratification & Bitcoin Parallels 21:00 - Captain Crunch, Crunchberries & Hedonic Burnout 25:30 - Tweets of Struggle: Pushing Through the Pain 30:00 - Scrubbing Toilets Over Fiat: Escaping a Dead-End Job 34:30 - Closed Loop Bitcoin Economy in New Hampshire 39:00 - Cooking at Porkfest, Meeting Bitcoiners Through Food 43:30 - Jump to Blockchain.info & Early Bitcoin Startup Chaos 48:00 - Startup Grind, Family Balance & 24/7 Bitcoin Life 52:30 - Meaningful Work vs. Mediocre Office Jobs 56:30 - 4 AM Mornings, Short Sleepers & Existential Impact 1:01:00 - Walking, Sunrises & Psychopath Hour Reflections 1:05:30 - The Power of Kindness, Random Compliments & Awareness 1:10:00 - Feeding the Homeless: Lessons from Dad’s Diner 1:14:30 - Situational Awareness & Travel Safety 1:19:00 - Bacon Weave Sandwiches & Caitlin Long’s Memory 1:23:30 - Feeding the Masses: Deep Fried Everything 1:28:00 - Mandrik’s Roots: Nicknames, Gaming & Identity 1:32:30 - Toilets & Baklava: Humble Bitcoin Beginnings 1:37:00 - Getting Paid in Bitcoin for “Low Status” Work 1:41:00 - Advice to the Young: Take the Risk While You Can DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and the author of the essay Once-in-a-Species. He shares deep excitement for Bitcoin treasury companies and how they might be the gateway for TradFi capital to enter Bitcoin at scale. We also dive deep into the evolutionary roots of money and how the innate human drive for scarcity laid the groundwork for the concept of money, civilization itself, and ultimately Bitcoin as the perfection of scarcity. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Jesse Myers on X: https://x.com/Croesus_BTC • Once-in -species Essay: https://www.onceinaspecies.com/p/once-in-a-species-73b ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Jesse's Bitcoin Journey 02:03 - “Once in a Species”: What Inspired the Essay 02:53 - Nick Szabo, Shell Beads & Proto-Money 05:57 - Jesse’s Academic Background: From Neuroscience to Bitcoin 06:58 - Art, Humanity & Neanderthals 09:05 - Who Were the Neanderthals? 13:48 - Why Did Homo Sapiens Triumph? 16:55 - Victorian & Modern Theories on Neanderthals 20:22 - Current Academia’s View vs Austrian Economics 24:04 - The Hidden Economic Purpose of Shell Beads 28:23 - Brain Science & Scarcity: The TKTL1 Mutation 31:45 - Symbolic Thought: Neanderthals vs Homo Sapiens 34:38 - Population Density & Dunbar’s Number 38:46 - Money as a Social Efficiency Multiplier 43:14 - From Tribalism to Civilization Through Trade 48:28 - Reading Excerpt: Scarcity as the Root of Human Flourishing 50:16 - Lessons from the Past for Bitcoin’s Future 56:22 - Bitcoin: The Invention of Perfect Scarcity 01:00:50 - How Bitcoin Changes Civilization 01:05:38 - Deflation, Craftsmanship & Cultural Flywheels 01:07:39 - Closing Thoughts: Scarcity, Collectibles & Civilization 01:11:35 - What’s Next: Bitcoin Treasury Strategy & SmarterWeb DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the “Bitcoin Infinity” meme. We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Knut Svanholm on X: https://x.com/knutsvanholm ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:06 - Knut’s Recent Work and Bitcoin Infinity Academy 04:14 - Philosophical Direction of Bitcoin in 2025 06:18 - Is Bitcoin Divine or Merely Civilized? 07:38 - Directional Libertarianism and Fiat Jobs 09:06 - Bitcoin, Hope, and Time Preference 11:33 - Money Printing: Conspiracy or Human Nature? 13:06 - Shawshank, Hope, and Government Overreach 16:08 - Free Will, Clown World, and Observations 20:06 - Ownership vs. Possession in Bitcoin 23:07 - Confidence, Satoshis, and Identity 29:20 - Bitcoin as the Internet’s Missing Layer 30:31 - FUD, Media, and Psychological Filters 33:34 - Stoicism, Thought, and Reality Control 38:09 - Past Regrets and Mindfulness in the Moment 41:35 - Thought Observation and Creative Flow 44:23 - Reflection, Growth, and Staying Grounded 46:49 - Generational Wealth and Responsibility 50:24 - Infinity Divided by 21 Million 52:15 - Can Bitcoin Be Broken? 54:42 - Final Thoughts DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it’s caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • George Bodine on X: https://x.com/Jethroe111 ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:16 - The Most Interesting Bitcoiner 03:00 - From Fighter Jets to Fine Art 04:40 - Trailer Parks, Childhood, and Grit 07:18 - The Top Gun Years 09:27 - Stories About Tom Cruise and Life Lessons from Top Gun 11:50 - Post-Navy Hustles: Cab Driving and Cop Life 16:06 - Reinvention and Resilience 18:26 - Art, Creativity, and Mining Behind the Canvas 22:19 - Living the Bitcoin Life 26:14 - Advice to Plebs Still Grinding 29:52 - What If You Were a Young, Free Bitcoiner? 35:01 - Facing Fear and Surviving Tough Times 41:18 - Shark Encounter While Scuba Diving 43:40 - Bowhunting Elk and the Challenge of Nature 45:39 - Roman History, Plebs, and Humility 48:53 - Freedom, Kindness, and a Life Well-Lived 53:50 - Envy, Wealth, and the Bitcoin Divide 55:49 - Father’s Day Reflections and Family 01:01:04 - Leaving a Legacy and Having Enough 01:06:18 - Final Reflections: Honor, Kindness, and Purpose DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Pablo from Panties for Bitcoin, a family-run business that designs high-quality undergarments. He shares the economic realities of Argentina, the dangers of hyperinflation, and the passion behind creating a slow-fashion Bitcoin brand. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Panties for Bitcoin on X: https://x.com/PantiesBitcoin • Panties for Bitcoin on Nostr: npub16xcnlkwcvrasle96yzpqywqy5hqyku483lwk843a0r70gsmr4r9sa7np3r ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - From Argentina to Canada: A Family Business Legacy 03:00 - Early Career in Underwear Manufacturing 05:00 - Economic Crisis & Emigration Story 08:00 - Hyperinflation in Argentina Explained 10:30 - First Encounters with Bitcoin 13:00 - Cancer Diagnosis & a Life-Changing Pivot 16:00 - Creating a Bitcoin-Centric Brand 18:00 - Getting the Family on Board with Bitcoin 20:00 - Bitcoin Conferences & Community Growth 23:00 - Trading vs. Building Value 25:00 - Bitcoin-Only Business Philosophy 27:00 - The Role of Design & Quality in Their Brand 30:00 - Embracing “Slow Fashion” on a Bitcoin Standard 32:00 - Working with Family & Bitcoin-Fueled Unity 34:00 - Lessons on Uncertainty, Growth & Inspiration DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence and author of The Bogle Effect. We dive into the life and legacy of Jack Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, and explore the evolution of Bitcoin ETFs. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Eric Balchunas on X: https://x.com/EricBalchunas ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Eric’s Background: Journalism to Finance 05:53 - Investing Philosophy and Personal Strategy 09:24 - Exploring The Bogle Effect 12:09 - Comparing Bogle and Satoshi 22:19 - Origin Story of Vanguard 24:45 - Launching the First Index Fund 28:51 - The Sacrificial Ethos of Bogle 34:46 - Buffett’s Tribute and Endorsement 37:03 - Who Are the Bogleheads? 42:09 - Bogle’s Take on ETFs and Trading 44:59 - Frankenstein’s Monster: Thematic ETFs 49:46 - The Art of Doing Nothing 50:56 - Inflation, Bitcoin, and the Real Return 53:18 - Comparing Bitcoin and U.S. Stocks 54:45 - Bogle’s Take on Trustless Money and Banks 58:33 - Eric’s Journey into Bitcoin via ETF Filings 01:04:55 - TradFi’s Shift After the Bitcoin ETF Approval 01:05:37 - BlackRock, Fidelity & the Legitimization of Bitcoin 1:13:17 - ETFs response to a Major Drop in Bitcoin's Price 1:19:40 - The Two Things that Convinced Eric About Bitcoin 1:24:10 - How Has Bitcoin Changed Eric DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 chat with Paul Tarantino and John Burnett—two of the most dynamic Bitcoiners I know—about the hidden frameworks of power and consent that shape our world. If you’re ready to step outside The Truman Show and see the matrix for what it really is, you won’t want to miss this mind-expanding conversation. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for BitcoinDay in Tampa! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://bitcoinday.io/register Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • John Burnett on X: https://x.com/truthinlogicBTC • Paul Tarantino on X: https://x.com/Humble_Hodl1111 ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 04:08 - Common Law vs. Maritime Law 08:36 - Did We Really Win the Revolutionary War? 12:55 - USA Inc. and the Legal Shift Post-1871 17:48 - Consent, Legalese, and The Truman Show 21:26 - Birth Certificates, Corporate Identity & Voluntary Servitude 26:07 - House Joint Resolution 192 & Fiat Collateralization 34:25 - Promissory Notes and the Right to Issue Credit 38:54 - The Bank Double-Dip Scheme 44:02 - Ownership, the DTCC & The Great Taking 50:05 - Will the Big Print Actually Happen? 54:53 - Fighting Fire with Fire: Using Their Legal System 01:00:38 - Creating Your Own Credit: Power and Pitfalls 01:07:04 - How Bitcoin Could Be Sidelined Like Gold 01:10:12 - Asserting Rights Outside the Legal Matrix 01:14:11 - Building a Sovereign Minority Movement 01:15:52 - Hope, Empowerment & The Remedy Clause 01:18:00 - Vision of Decentralized Resistance 01:21:37 - Sovereignty and Bitcoin as Parallel Paths 01:26:00 - Common Law vs. Legal System: Practical Examples 01:29:20 - Role of Language, Contracts, and Consent 01:36:44 - Defending Bitcoiners from Legal Traps 01:43:15 - Voluntary Slavery vs. Informed Sovereignty 01:46:35 - Final Words: Reclaiming Your Rights DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors. 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 of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Richard Byworth, a seasoned investment banker turned Bitcoin maximalist, live from the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. We explore the mechanics and evolution of convertible bonds, Bitcoin treasury strategies, and why institutional players are waking up to Bitcoin’s potential. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Richard Byworth on X: https://x.com/RichardByworth ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:14 - Richard's Background 02:52 - Building Nomura’s Convertible Bond Business 05:53 - Becoming a Bitcoin Maximalist 07:43 - Explaining Convertible Bonds for Bitcoiners 09:28 - Convertible Bonds as Institutional Tools 10:17 - Why MicroStrategy Can Issue Zero-Coupon Convertibles 12:44 - Will Bitcoin Volatility Increase or Decrease? 14:10 - Forecasting a Supply Crunch and Volatility Spike 14:59 - The Bitcoin Treasury Company Playbook 16:17 - Metaplanet’s Strategic Innovation 19:34 - Accretive Dilution vs Traditional Dilution 24:05 - Short Squeezes and Japan’s Market Mechanics 27:26 - The Debate Around Proof of Reserves 33:47 - Future of BTC Dividends and Financial Engineering 34:28 - Why TradFi Still Doesn’t Understand Bitcoin 37:14 - Where Is Real Bitcoin Price Discovery? 38:55 - ETF Flows and Institutional Demand Signals 40:08 - Satoshis vs BTC: The Unit Bias Debate 42:10 - Advice for High-Net-Worth Investors Considering 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, I sit down with Bob Burnett, the founder and CEO of Barefoot Mining. We dive into the psychological and structural challenges facing Bitcoin today, from developer-community disconnects to the risks of cultural stagnation and the need for evolved governance. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Bob Burnett on X: https://x.com/boomer_btc ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:11 - Bob’s Background 06:02 - Bitcoin’s Adoption Curve 09:08 - Early Majority Psychology 14:20 - Lessons from the PC Boom 17:26 - Community Schism 21:47 - Perception vs. Price 24:25 - Governance Without Leaders 32:10 - Communication Breakdown 40:33 - What Is OP_RETURN? 46:10 - Spam vs. Freedom 52:36 - Miner Incentives 58:24 - Future of Block Space 01:06:22 - Core Dev Frustration 01:13:11 - When to Change Bitcoin 01:15:09 - Time Bug & Quantum Threat 01:21:00 - Satoshi’s Coins 01:26:05 - Institutional Shifts 01:32:10 - Conservatism vs. Change 01:35:15 - Final 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 sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Adam Meister on X: https://x.com/TechBalt ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister 04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam’s Never-Sell Strategy 05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025 08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin 10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody 12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin 18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced 19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like 23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral 27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier 29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear 31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment 33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns 35:59 - Adam’s Austerity & Global Travel Tips 38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity 39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes 42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It’s Not Luck 45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment 48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire 50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist 52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S. 53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding 56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World 57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency 59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings 01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay 01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis 01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic 01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays 01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset 01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners 01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret 01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture 01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy 01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions 01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots 01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off 01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin 01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating 01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet 01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a Tr…

In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Tad Smith, the former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden, and the current CEO of Durable Money. We also dig deep into investing, valuation frameworks, AI, tariffs, and the future of American labor. Meet the man who’s led billion-dollar companies and still chose to go down the Bitcoin rabbit hole. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Tad Smith on X: https://x.com/tadtweets ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:10 – Meet Tad Smith: Ex-CEO Turned Bitcoiner 02:30 – Childhood in Denver & Ivy League Choice 04:00 – JP Morgan, HBS & Rockefeller Days 07:00 – Music & Media Career: BMG to McKinsey 09:00 – Corporate Climb: Starwood, Elsevier, MSG 14:00 – Sotheby’s CEO & Bitcoin Rabbit Hole 17:00 – Teaching Finance & Discovering Bitcoin 21:30 – Fiat Illusion: Markets vs. Money Supply 25:00 – Kubler-Ross Model of Bitcoin Adoption 28:00 – Tech Patterns: Yahoo, Google, Amazon 33:00 – Collectibles, Scarcity & Emotional Investing 36:00 – Tad’s Personal Stock Bets 39:00 – Indexing & Monopoly Dynamics 43:00 – Bitcoin as the Benchmark 48:00 – Portfolio Moves: Strategy, Options, Art 52:00 – The Maxi Mindset 54:00 – Tariffs & AI’s Economic Impact 59:00 – Robots & Reshoring Risks 1:03:00 – Purpose Beyond Work 1:06:00 – AI & Post-Work Societies 1:09:00 – America’s Economic Reckoning 1:12:00 – Fixing Education & National Confidence 1:15:00 – Long-Term Optimism Despite Chaos 1:18:00 – The Battle for Bitcoin Narrative 1:21:00 – Bitcoin’s Role in the Next Economy 1:24:00 – What TradFi Still Misses About Bitcoin 1:28:00 – Advice to Young Investors 1:31:00 – Thoughts on Bitcoin ETFs & Regulation 1:35:00 – Why Bitcoin Is Undervalued 1:38:00 – Bitcoin in a Multipolar World 1:41:00 – Preparing for Hyperbitcoinization 1:44:00 – Final Thoughts on Freedom & Legacy 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 of the Bitcoin Matrix, I chat with Preston Pysh who brings clarity as we explore the unraveling of the petrodollar system and the seismic shift toward a Bitcoin-centric financial future. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Preston Pysh on X: https://x.com/PrestonPysh • Preston Pysh on Nostr: npub1s5yq6wadwrxde4lhfs56gn64hwzuhnfa6r9mj476r5s4hkunzgzqrs6q7z ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - Meet Preston Pysh 04:02 - Inflation & Petrodollar Collapse 06:33 - Bitcoin as a System & Unit of Account 08:17 - Stablecoins, Debt & Taproot Assets 11:03 - Gold vs Bitcoin Post-COVID 13:56 - Fake Gold & Verification 16:04 - Nodes, Proof & Self-Custody 19:06 - Tariffs & Onshoring Risks 24:02 - Currency Wars & Strategy 25:48 - Can Bitcoin Prevent War? 28:02 - Bretton Woods 2.0 30:21 - Nationalism vs Humanity 32:58 - Tariffs & Automation 37:22 - Volatility & Derivatives 39:55 - Fiat vs Real Money 42:48 - Bond Market Mayhem 45:42 - Jack Mallers & BTC Treasuries 47:30 - FDIC & Fiat Limits 52:36 - BTC Treasuries & Corporates 54:38 - 2025 Predictions 56:49 - Ross Ulbricht & Support 57:36 - Preston’s Links & Wrap-Up 59:13 - Reading & Prep Secrets 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 sit down with Matthew Lysiak, a nationally recognized investigative journalist and author of Fiat Food: Why Inflation Destroyed Our Health and How Bitcoin Fixes It. Together, we unpack how inflation has silently undermined our health. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Matthew Lysiak on X: https://x.com/matthewlysiak ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Matthew Lysiak Joins the Bitcoin Matrix 02:48 - From Mainstream Media to Fiat Food 05:07 - Discovering the Fiat Standard and Digging Deeper 08:26 - The Government’s Role in Shaping Our Diet 10:04 - A Personal Dedication 11:20 - Edward Bernays and Public Influence 11:44 - The Ancel Keys Cholesterol Conspiracy 17:24 - The Rise of Fake Food and Cereal Culture 23:02 - Crisco, Seed Oils, and Industrial Waste as Food 27:18 - Nixon, Inflation, and Food Supply Manipulation 30:21 - Plant-Based Diets and Fiat Economics 32:38 - John Harvey Kellogg and Cereal as Control 36:30 - The Graham Cracker Origins 37:01 - Butter-Legging and Margarine Riots 40:27 - The Phillips Curve and Keynesian Economics 45:03 - Fiat, Inflation, and the Money Printer 47:17 - Earth Day, Population Control, and Fiat Funding 50:40 - Nixon’s Philosopher’s Stone 53:35 - The Apple Economy Analogy 58:34 - Ozempic, Obesity, and the Medical Complex 01:03:16 - Nutrient Poverty and Obesity 01:04:44 - Diets, Gorillas, and Brain Size 01:06:21 - School Lunches and Metabolic Collapse 01:10:51 - How Bitcoin Changed Matthew Lysiak 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 chat with Rockstar Dev, a legendary shadowy super coder, core contributor, and cypherpunk. We explore what Lightning and eCash mean for Bitcoin’s future, what it’s like to live a masked identity, and how to build better systems that empower individuals. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– 🚨 SCAN THE QR CODE on the screen to enter our contest and get a chance to win a Blockhunters board game! 🚨 ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest ––– • Uncle Rockstar Dev on X: https://x.com/r0ckstardev • Uncle Rockstar Dev on Nostr: npub1j8y6tcdfw3q3f3h794s6un0gyc5742s0k5h5s2yqj0r70cpklqeqjavrvg ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - Rockstar’s Origin Story & BTCPay Genesis 05:31- - Discovering Bitcoin’s Ideological Core 08:22 - Community, Collaboration & BTC’s Cultural Impact 11:00 - BTCPay as a Platform and Alternative to BitPay 14:38 - The Block Size Wars & Ongoing Cultural Conflicts 20:38 - Camaraderie Among Core Contributors 22:48 - Privacy, Identity & Living Behind the Mask 25:54 - Ego, Recognition & Stories of Gigi 33:00 - Satoshi as a Coder & Mythic Figure 35:10 - Information Madness & Cypherpunk Prophecy 38:40 - Compliance vs Building Better Systems 42:05 - Bitcoin for Personal & Collective Freedom 46:09 - Rockstar on Realizing Financial Independence 48:20 - Lessons from Working in Bitcoin Startups 52:58 - Why Lightning Thrills Rockstar 57:42 - Stablecoins on Lightning & Their Bitcoin Impact 01:00:00 - Bitcoin is for Anyone—but Not for Everyone 01:04:45 - Can We Have Privacy Without KYC-Free Bitcoin? 01:14:00 - Is Rockstar Planning on Disappearing? 01:19:00 - Keeping Satoshi Unknown 01:25:45 - Reflecting on Corporate Jobs & Finding Meaning in your Work 01:38:45 - How Bitcoin Has Changed Rockstar 01:41:45 - Hope for a Sovereign Future 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 chat with Brandon Quittem, Lawrence Lepard, Dave Collum, and American HODL in an all-star fourth turning roundtable. We dive deep into generational cycles, societal shifts, economic collapses, and what the peak of this fourth turning might look like. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– ⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout! Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025 Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix 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/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests ––– • Brandon Quittem on X: https://x.com/Bquittem • Lawrence Lepard on X: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard • Lawrence Lepard on Nostr: npub1d3f4m9dgvkdjxn26pqzsxn6lpfn78sxwllxyt8mp76q0a9zyyjlswhr4xv • American Hodl on X: https://x.com/americanhodl8 • American Hodl on Nostr: npub1rtlqca8r6auyaw5n5h3l5422dm4sry5dzfee4696fqe8s6qgudks7djtfs • Dave Collum on X: https://x.com/DavidBCollum ––– Socials ––– • Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com • Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman • Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix • Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 02:11 - Fourth Turning Basics 04:50 - Reaction vs Trigger 06:12 - Start of the Current Fourth Turning 09:17 - Past Fourth Turnings: Civil War, Witches, More 10:52 - Peak Predictions: Collapse or Revolution? 12:56 - Monetary Breakdown & Inflationary Depression 14:51 - Controlled Demolition of the Economy 20:56 - Nuclear Risks and Cold War 2.0 24:51 - Mass Mobilization Catalysts 28:51 - Global Trade Divorce: U.S. vs China 32:08 - Reviving U.S. Manufacturing 35:14 - Dollar Weaponization & Trust Collapse 36:06 - Wealth Transfer: Fiat to Bitcoin 39:00 - Bitcoin as an Elite Revolution 42:51 - Fort Knox: Missing Gold? 44:51 - Bretton Woods 2.0 & Bitcoin Standard 54:51 - Bitcoin in a Post-Fiat World 01:00:51 - Energy, AI, and Decentralization 01:12:51 - BRICS and Global Power Shifts 01:20:51 - Innovation Amidst Collapse 01:24:51 - Bitcoin vs The State 01:30:51 - Preparing for Sovereignty 01:36:51 - Final Fourth Turning Reflections 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!