In this episode, I take you inside Learning Bitcoin 2025 to explore Bitcoin through conversations with people on the ground — builders, businesses, and passionate community members. Each story reveals a different angle on what Bitcoin means today and where it’s heading.What stood out most is that in-person connection is essential to building conviction around Bitcoin. Tune in to hear firsthand insights, stories, and the contagious energy of a growing movement.Timestamps Intro [00:00]Funk Coffee Bar Founder [1:01]Why Do Bitcoiners Want to Spread the Word? [2:14]Funk Coffee Origin Story [5:15]Dark Roast is Fiat [8:54]My First Bitcoin Mission [10:39]How Bitcoin Changed Your Life [12:29]What's at stake? [13:20]Meeting Seb Bunney [14:34]Chroma Light Health [16:07]Ownschooling and Education [22:52]Coin Cards and Living on Bitcoin [27:04]GetChroma.co code: KYLE10 [32:52] GET IN TOUCH Learning Bitcoin Website: https://www.learningbitcoin.ca/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Support the POD! 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10) Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819 Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
What does it really take to escape the traditional banking system and live entirely on Bitcoin? 🌎💡 In this episode, we sit down with Josh Pooley, co-founder of Pura Vida Bitcoin, who shares his family’s journey from South Africa to Canada and finally to Costa Rica — where they sold everything to build a thriving Bitcoin community.We dive into:⚡ The challenges of creating a circular Bitcoin economy🏝️ Why Costa Rica is the #1 Bitcoin Hub in the World💰 Building sustainable Bitcoin businesses (not just donation-driven projects)📉 How banks react when people choose Bitcoin over fiat🌱 Lessons on entrepreneurship, freedom, and living a values-driven lifeWhether you’re a Bitcoiner, an entrepreneur, or just curious about financial freedom, this conversation will challenge the way you think about money, community, and the future of Bitcoin adoption.👉 Please leave a 5 star review if you found this episode valuable!Timestamps:Intro to Joshua [00:00]Journey to Build on Bitcoin [2:41]Why Bitcoin Jungle Was Succcessful? [6:11]Current Status of Adoption in Costa Rica [10:16]Interfacing with Politicians and Bankers [12:29]Medium of Exchange USING Bitcoin [19:30]KYC and Bank Closure [21:42]Fleeing Canada [25:33]Follow Pura Vida Bitcoin on X [30:06]KYC Rules with OTC [34:38]Entrepreneurship, Mindset, Skills [36:41]Learning from Family [40:38]How Bitcoin Scales in Layers [44:22]How to Help Others Avoid Scams [49:07]Art and Bitcoin [52:14]How Bitcoin Changed Your Life? [55:52]Aligning Actions and Values [1:03:34]CHROMA Discount Code KYLE10 [1:07:31]Mental Health Journey [1:11:07]Bringing Your Gifts to the World [1:15:04]YOU Are Needed for Bitcoin's Next Chapter [1:23:16]Vertical Integration and Circular Economies [1:27:59]Closing Remarks [1:32:02]GET IN TOUCH Pura Vida Bitcoin on X: https://x.com/PuraVidaBTC Pura Vida Bitcoin Website: https://puravidabitcoin.io/ Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney Support the POD! Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10) Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819 Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Can Bitcoin really work as money? 🚀 In this episode, I sit down with Joro in Bulgaria—a former Big Four auditor who left his career to ride his motorcycle across the country verifying merchants on BTC Map and building a grassroots Bitcoin community. We dive into merchant adoption, Bitcoin as freedom money, and why real-world use matters for the future of the network.Timestamps:Intro [00:00]Joro's Background [1:04]Motorcycle Journey [2:16]Merchant Adoption [5:38]Advice for Starting a Circular Economy [10:34]Bitcoin Education [13:02]Bitcoin Misconceptions [16:44]Two Most Critical Things to Understand [22:41]Great Financial Crisis Red Pill [24:30]Austrian School of Economics [27:31]How Has Bitcoin Changed You? [30:50]Individual Human Action [38:43]Bitcoin Adoption in Bulgaria [41:35]GET IN TOUCHJoro's Website: https://www.blindspotbg.com/Joro on X: https://x.com/joro21bgKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
In this episode, Scott Dedels breaks down the ‘time value of Bitcoin’ and why our current system quietly steals the most precious asset we have: time. We explore how Bitcoin reframes money, freedom, and optimism for the future—revealing why sound money could change not just your wealth, but your life. Timestamps: Intro [00:00]Why Bitcoin Inspires Optimism? [00:50]What Most Don't Understand About Time [6:57]Deciding What to Spend TIME On [13:00]How is the Future of Work Changing? [19:31]Bitcoiners' Role in Building the Future [24:53]Building Block Rewards [27:21]The Unfathomable Scarcity of Bitcoin [39:50]Will an Attack on Bitcoin Come? [47:28]Downfall of the West [53:46]What Makes Information "Dangerous?" [1:00:51]Contagious Ideas [1:09:47]What Next for Scott [1:16:36]Advice for a Big Project [1:19:46]BUY EARTHY Energy [1:24:14] Links: A Golden Age of Reason Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMVi4oiQQLI&t=8s Scott x Ben Podcast on Tartaria:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsTRSUN_xwc GET IN TOUCH Scott on X: https://x.com/lanternbitcoinScott on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlockRewardsScott's Personal Website: https://lanternbitcoin.com/ Block Rewards Website: https://blockrewards.ca/ Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle's Website: https://kylehuber.com Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Donate via the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney Support the POD! Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi) 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber) 10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq(code: KYLE10) Sign up for the Best Non-custodial Bitcoin Exchange: https://bitcoinwell.com/referral/khub819 Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
In this episode, I sit down with Angel in his hometown village in Bulgaria to explore his journey from city life in Sofia to building a life rooted in family, freedom, and Bitcoin. Angel shares how he and his father first got orange-pilled, their early mining experiments, and how he now uses solar energy to mine Bitcoin right from his backyard. We discuss why community matters, what it really means to be “early,” and how Bitcoin offers both financial sovereignty and practical freedom. This conversation is a powerful personal story and includes actionable insights into the future of money and energy.TimestampsIntro [00:00]Angel's Bitcoin Story [1:16]Questions to Answer about Bitcoin [8:16]Bear Market Challenges [17:09]Building a Bitcoin Network [20:40]The Problem with Money [24:02]Bitcoin Mining [28:44]Are You LATE to Bitcoin? [31:15]Try EARTHY ENERGY [33:26]Angel's Solar Mining Setup [33:59]When Does it Make Sense? [39:42]Adding a Battery to the System [43:23]Living a Sovereign Life [44:34]GET IN TOUCHAngel on X: https://x.com/thebtcgatewayKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySUPPORT THE POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHI ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
In this episode, Plamen Andonov shares his journey from a curious skeptic to one of Bulgaria’s most recognized Bitcoin educators. He opens up about surviving brutal crashes, fighting crypto scams, and building a grassroots Bitcoin movement through meetups, conferences, and online content. The conversation dives deep into why it’s still not too late to benefit from Bitcoin, the lessons from past market cycles, and how emerging tech like AI and robotics will reshape the economy. Whether you’re a veteran holder or just starting your research, this episode is filled with timeless insights on navigating the next decade of Bitcoin.Timestamps: Intro [00:00]What Makes a Good Communicator of Bitcoin? [00:46]Rothschild's on the Banking System [3:51]Why Life Experience is Crucial [9:30]What Clicked for Plamen [11:24]Meeting the Scammers [16:15]Plamen's YouTube Channel [20:00]Plamen's Motivation for Content Creation [24:13]How Has the Mission Changed? [25:33]Advice For Those Who "Missed the Train" [37:27]The LAST Chance to Get 1 Bitcoin [47:23]The End of the Road for Bitcoin [59:14]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [1:01:53]Biggest Threats to Bitcoin [1:02:25]Spam on the Timechain [1:22:17]Avoiding the Scam Opportunities [1:34:10]Orange Pilling for Plebs is Over [1:57:52]Handing off the Conference to Ivan [2:07:37]GET IN TOUCHPlamen on X: https://x.com/Plamen__AndonovPlamen on YouTube: / @plamenandonov Plamen's Udemy Courses: https://www.udemy.com/user/plamen-and...Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!Buy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEAR... ($25 off with code: WeAreSatoshi)15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv (code KHuber)10% off Chroma Blue Light Glasses and Other Products: https://getchroma.co/?ref=ixabomjq (code: KYLE10)Stream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
In this episode, Lance Nelson shares his journey from the corporate banking world to building a grassroots Bitcoin economy in Bulgaria. We explore why he believes Bitcoin is the only real exit from the looming threat of CBDCs, and how he's using it to empower small businesses through his platform, Ordermoon. Lance dives into the challenges of digital nomad banking, the importance of financial sovereignty, and what it really means to “build on Bitcoin.”Intro and Lance's Digital Nomad Talk [00:00]Why Are People Oblivious? [3:47]What is at Stake? [7:18]The Right to Transact [12:42]What is Ordermoon? [17:06]Profit as a Motivator [21:11]Banking Career Insights [27:18]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [30:44]How is Bitcoin Changing Lives? [31:16]Moving to Bulgaria [34:47]Ordermoon Origin Story [38:12]Trojan Horse Bitcoin Adoption [47:04]Bitcoin Becoming Mainstream [52:09]Why is NOW the Time for Bitcoin? [57:56]Advice for Bitcoin Builders [1:03:01]GET IN TOUCHLance on Nostr: lancelot@primal.netOrdermoon Website: https://ordermoon.com/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvBuy the Daylight Co DC-1: https://buy.daylightcomputer.com/WEARESATOSHIStream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Josh Swift has a story that will blow your mind. After buying bitcoin in 2010 and forgetting about it, he found himself in a bad place. Mentally, physically, financially... he was struggling. Until he remembered that he put the bitcoin on a hard drive and left it in his mom's shed. Josh's story is a testament to bitcoin's power to literally save lives, and a teaching moment for others thinking about taking self custody. Josh is now rebuilding his life, working out of Strategy Hub, investing in bitcoin businesses and continuing his open source work as a software developer. Also in this episode is Joshua Groth. Joshua is an adventure athlete, commercial pilot, and Bitcoin educator. In 2019, driven by concerns over individual freedoms, he deepened his study of economics and history leading him back to Bitcoin. With a background in risk management and commercial aviation, Joshua founded NovaSapien and has applied his skills to developing best practices for using and securing bitcoin. Focusing on self-custody education and wallet recovery, it is Joshua’s dream to see NovaSapien help make Bitcoin accessible worldwide.Timestamps:Intro with Joshua Groth [00:00]Assessing Risk in Sport and Self Custody [4:20]Bitcoin OG RECOVERS Lost Coins [9:44]Porcfest and Finding Your People [15:08]Joshua's POV on the Story [20:02]Would you have sold? [23:42]Kyle's First Bitcoin Transaction [31:21]Self Custody Considerations [34:14]Multi-sig and Multi-jurisdiction [39:54]Bitcoin Custody with the Future in Mind [47:55]Power of Timelocking [50:52]Notifications though BitVault [54:02]Why "Novasapien?" [57:40]Meeting People Where They're At [1:04:06]Closing and Keep in Touch [1:06:16]GET IN TOUCHJosh on X: https://x.com/secsovereignJosh's Website: https://secsov.comNovaSapien on X: https://x.com/NovaSapienBTCHike/Climb/Fly Website: https://hikeclimbfly.com/BitVault: https://Bitvault.svKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle's Website: https://kylehuber.comKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Pierre Corbin is the Founder of Flash and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Film Fest. In this episode we talk entrepreneurship, bitcoin and the research he's done on the global banking system. Timestamps:Intro to Pierre [00:00]Becoming a Bitcoin Builder [3:33]What is Flash? Who is it for? [14:59]Value for Value Content Creation [18:08]Flash Deep Dive [20:18]Central African Republic [27:04]Purpose Behind Flash [33:41]Bullish on Nostr? [38:15]Aligned Incentives [44:27]Closing Remarks [47:57]GET IN TOUCHPierre on X: https://x.com/CierrePorbinBitcoin Film Fest (Warsaw): https://bitcoinfilmfest.com/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarian...Support the POD!15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Jesse Shrader is the founder and CEO of Amboss, a lightning infrastructure provider on a mission to scale bitcoin payments to the world. Jesse also makes a big announcement about a new service Amboss just launched. In this episode we discuss:Intro to Jesse [00:00]MoE vs. SoV Debate [0:37]Vision for Amboss [2:01]Lightning Network FUD [4:01]How the Lightning Market Works [8:20]BIG Amboss Announcement [11:47]Leading Bitcoin Adoption [14:55]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [16:14]Bitcoin Education Factor [16:47]Long-term differentiation [19:01]Advice for Builders [22:42]Amboss Business Model [24:16]Creativity and Empathy as a Leader [29:11]Founder Relationships [33:51]Amboss Roadmap [35:39]Bitcoin Treasury Process [37:50]Bitcoin Regulations [41:27]Get in touch with Jesse [46:43]Closing Remarks from Kyle [49:32]GET IN TOUCHJesse on X: https://x.com/Jestopher_BTCJesse on Nostr: Jestopher@amboss.spaceFollow Amboss on Nostr: amboss.spaceAMBOSS WEBSITE: amboss.spaceKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the POD! 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKvStream sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Jeff Booth is a technologist, leader and author of The Price of Tomorrow. In this episode we discuss the implications of the world's first global free market, trade-offs between holding spot vs. paper bitcoin, the transition from 'hodl-ing' to BUILDING on bitcoin and how we can take action in our daily lives. UPGRADE YOUR ENERGY BEVERAGE WITH EARTHY ENERGY: https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv Timestamps: Intro [00:00]Bitcoin's Biggest Threat [0:44]Where to Start as a Young Entrepreneur? [6:44]Bitcoin's Impact on Building Businesses [11:55]Preparing for a Bitcoin Future [19:18]TRY EARTHY ENERGY [25:54]Ego Death Capital and Cultural Projects [30:44]Traveling in Bulgaria [36:23]Rapid fire questions [39:21]Conclusion + Support My Work! [44:27] GET IN TOUCH Jeff on X: https://x.com/JeffBooth Jeff on Nostr: jeffbooth@nostrverified.com Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuber Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.net Check out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourney Support the POD! 15% OFF your order of earthy energy : https://liveearthy.co?bg_ref=c8KTLsLeKv Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Ella Hough realized that Gen Z needed to be having more conversations about bitcoin, so she decided to start the Cornell Bitcoin Club. That journey led her to co-found the bitcoin students network and pursue deep independent research on the topic. In this episode we discuss:Timestamps:Intro [00:00]How has bitcoin changed your professional life? [1:52]Starting the Largest Bitcoin Students Club in the US [8:35]How Students Can USE Bitcoin [18:26]UNLOCKED: The Human Side of Bitcoin [24:01]Digital Nomad-ing Thoughts [30:18]Cultural Projects and Storytelling [36:21]Bitcoin Adoption Research [43:24]References:A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin by Jason Maier: https://www.bitcoinprogressive.com/GET IN TOUCHElla on X: https://x.com/21MMforthe21stKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netCheck out the Geyser page for BUILD ON BITCOIN, the documentary: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Francesco Madonna was nearly the victim of a sophisticated Bitcoin scam. That close call changed everything.In this powerful episode, he shares how that experience led him to build BitVault—a revolutionary Bitcoin wallet that uses time-locked multi-sig and open-source safeguards to stop both hackers and physical attackers in their tracks.We dive into: • The scam that nearly cost Francesco his Bitcoin (and maybe more) • How BitVault works to protect your Bitcoin with time as a shield • Why phishing and AI-driven hacks are the biggest threat to self-custody • How Francesco's military background shaped his approach to Bitcoin security • The future of custody, open-source tools, and the BitVault beta releaseIf you're curious about how time locking bitcoin transforms self-custody, this episode is a must-watch.🔗 Sign up for early access: https://bitvault.sv📌 Subscribe for more episodes like this: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodGET IN TOUCH:BitVault on X: https://x.com/BitvaultAppFrancesco on X: https://x.com/CiccioMadonnaKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netSupport the POD!Stream Sats on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodGeyser Project Page: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneyIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.comTimestamps:[00:00] “How did you start building in Bitcoin?”[00:36] Why build BitVault?[10:46] Avoiding a High-level Scam[14:06] “Does time-locking Bitcoin solve multiple major problems with self custody?”[21:21] “What are the considerations for the duration of time that you want to have a time lock?”[24:09] Reception + Milestones?[33:15] Competitors and Differentiation[39:21] Go to Market Strategy[53:30] “How has Bitcoin changed your life personally?”
Monika Bravo is a polymath and multidisciplinary artist. We recorded this episode in April 2025 during the installation of "Arcana," Monika's newest art arrangement at the University of Washington Interdisciplinary Engineering Building. In this episode we discuss a broad range of topics including:Introduction and Monika's Background [00:00]The Process of Individuation [5:10]From Artist to Bitcoiner to Free Human [12:34]The Layers to Understanding Bitcoin [17:23]How to Know if You're Being Authentic? [20:22]Finances as an Artist [26:02]The Power of Critical Thinking [35:00]A Major Astrological Transition [49:59]What Do YOU Bring to the World? [1:05:13]Prometheus Story [1:16:56]Saylor's Chart [1:23:02]Achievement vs. Purpose [1:28:49]Why Bitcoiners Want to Spread the Love [1:37:31]Systems for Harnessing Creativity [1:44:59]Public Art Projects [1:51:03]Critiques of Modernism and Contemporary Art [1:55:35]Do You Want to be an Artist or Be Free? [2:04:10]Letting Go of Traumas [2:08:45]Evolving Through Relationships [2:20:11]Why Adaptability Matters [2:25:41]Question on the 2nd Coming of Christ [2:32:00]Synchronicities and Alignment [2:41:14]Polymatheia [2:51:48]"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest" - Benjamin FranklinGET IN TOUCH:Monika's Website: https://www.studioofendlessideas.com/Monika on Substack: https://substack.com/@monikabravoMonika on X: https://x.com/BravoMonikaMonika's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monikaco/Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netReferences:AION, Carl Jung: https://www.academia.edu/22567560/AION_Carl_Gustav_JungBuild on Bitcoin- THE MOVIE! Geyser Project: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneySupport the PodLeave a review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/4nSQkH3HUspET10Z6EU8pGListen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
I spent 9 days living in Uvita, Costa Rica surrounded by digital nomads and bitcoiners, so I figured I would make a video compiling everything I learned about becoming a digital nomad. There's some background noise so if you watch the video version on spotify or youtube it will probably be a better experience. Guests:Paul Keating, PrimalLuke Mikic, YouTuberBrandon Keys, Green Candle InvestmentsJordi Llonch Esteve, SatlantisLuke Broyles, Blockware + YouTuberTimestamps:One key piece of advice [0:00]You Don't Have to be Perfect [2:23]The Digital Nomad Lifestyle [6:35]Escaping the 9-5 Mindset [15:37]Building an Online Business [18:17]Community and Networking [32:18]Closing Thoughts [38:52]GET IN TOUCHKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netSupport the POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudL...Watch + subscribe on YouTube: / @wearesatoshipod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Rob Wallace is the founder of Bitcoin News. In this episode we talk about bitcoin's biggest events of the past 2 years, why governments buying bitcoin could change everything, the Bitaxe solo mining movement, Microstrategy vs. spot bitcoin and a lot more. Timestamps:Intro [00:00]The Rise of the Bitaxe [3:02]Bitcoin Mining Decentralization [7:02]Has Bitcoin Become Politicized? [10:57]Building for a Bitcoin Future [13:58]Why Are You Building Bitcoin News? [16:38]Bitcoin in Emerging Markets [19:58]Bitcoin vs. "Bitcoin Exposure" [24:32]How Do Markets and News Relate? [33:28]Could the 4 year cycle break? [36:49]Rob's Content Game [40:38]How does Bitcoin change you? [44:27]2025 price prediction [48:20]GET IN TOUCH:Bitcoin News on Nostr: BitcoinNewsCom@primal.netBitcoin News on X: https://x.com/BitcoinNewsComRob on X: https://x.com/_Rob_WallaceKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netSupport the POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Ivan Makedonski is a writer and Chief of Staff at Breez. This year we are working together to make a full-length documentary film in Bulgaria, Build on Bitcoin. In this episode we discuss why we are making the film, grassroots bitcoin adoption and the importance of taking action to build the future you want to see. TimestampsIntro [00:00]Doing Permissionless Work [8:51]Creativity is a Superpower [16:56]Focusing on What Really Matters [23:32]Living YOUR Life [36:33]Bulgaria's Bitcoin Adoption [40:00]How Bulgarian's Lives Are Changing [48:00]Doing Purposeful Work [56:04]Fuel for the Journey [1:08:18]What Does Bitcoin NOT Fix? [1:19:04]Ivan's Concept of the "Digit Addiction" [1:26:20]One Message to Your Child [1:36:59]Geyser Rewards [1:38:50]Links:Geyser Project: https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneyThe Digit Addiction Pandemic: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/the-digit-addiction-pandemicGET IN TOUCH:Ivan on Nostr: nackoo2000@nostrplebs.comIvan on X: https://x.com/Nackoo2000Kyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netSupport the POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
"The biggest threat to bitcoin is apathy." Cory Timmons is building on bitcoin in Ottawa, Canada. After finding himself isolated during the pandemic he decided to take matters into his own hands, starting a meetup in his hometown and contributing to building a strong bitcoin community. If you've ever thought about building something on bitcoin, or participating in the movement in a bigger way, this episode is for you. References:Bitcoin Walk: https://bitcoinwalk.org/Scott Dedels Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h55iFDsrLIgConnect with Us!Cory on X: https://x.com/TheRulersBrokenKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netSupport the POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKLWatch + Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPodIf you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.comTimestampsIntro [00:00]Bitcoin's "Social" Layer [00:29]Upgrade Your Network [09:00]Origin "The Broken Rulers" [16:40]Bitcoin and Truth [20:01]The Biggest Threat to Bitcoin [23:22]Is Bitcoin a Medium of Exchange [26:55]Living on a Bitcoin Standard [34:00]A Golden Age for Humanity [38:26]Economics and Reality [47:37]Embracing the Bear Market [53:35]Best Conspiracy Theory? [57:15]
Mick from Geyser.fund invited me to discuss Build on Bitcoin, the Bulgarian Journey on X last week. To contribute and stay up to date with the project go to:https://geyser.fund/project/bulgarianjourneyConnect with me:Kyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberSUPPORT THE POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com
Chris Guida is a bitcoin developer on a mission to see bitcoin become the global reserve asset. We sat down at Hacker Garage in Guadalajara, Mexico to talk bitcoin, global trends and why bitcoin's medium of exchange capacity is the key to achieving widespread adoption.Timestamps: Why Chris Believes in Bitcoin [1:29] Why Does Bitcoin Have Value? [9:16] Fiat and the "Free" Market [11:22]Communicating Bitcoin to Newbies [14:26]Timeline for Hyper-bitcoinization [21:41] The Future in LATAM [34:57] Why NOT End the Fed? [43:38] Trumps Rhetoric and the Decline of US Hegemony [45:54] The Biggest Chad Move Today [56:10] Chris's Contributions to Bitcoin [1:01:16] Lightning and Bitcoin Merchant Adoption [1:13:26] References:The Digit Addiction Pandemic (Article): https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/the-digit-addiction-pandemicThe Sovereign Individual: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Sovereign_IndividualBoltz Atomic Swaps: https://boltz.exchange/ Connect with Us:Chris on X: https://x.com/cguida6Chris on Nostr: nostr@cguida.ioKyle on Nostr: kylehuber@primal.netKyle on X: https://x.com/thekylehuberSUPPORT THE POD!Listen to the podcast on Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/oNj9eSXpNudLR2XoMtKL Watch + subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WeAreSatoshiPod If you are interested in buying Bitcoin, River is the best place to do so: https://river.com/signup?r=4JAPK6Q2 For Bitcoin rewards and gift cards I use the Fold Card: https://use.foldapp.com/r/HU3JEYKH Send me an email with feedback/questions: wearesatoshipod@gmail.com