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Blockware Podcast

By Mitchell Askew

Breaking down all things Bitcoin with Head Analyst of Blockware Intelligence, Mitchell Askew.

Keep up to date with his invaluable insight via the Blockware Intelligence Podcast and Blockware Intelligence Newsletter.

Twitter: @MitchellHODL

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Blockware PodcastMar 20, 2022

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Will Bitcoin have a god-Candle in 2024?

Will Bitcoin have a god-Candle in 2024?

The Blackrock Bitcoin ETF is set to get approved in January. This, along with the 2024 halving, as well as certain macroeconomic factors, is setting the stage for a massive Bitcoin bull market.


Mitch Askew discusses these bullish developments with Brandon Keys, Founder of Green Candle Investments.


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***Follow us on Twitter***


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Guest:

https://twitter.com/Greencandleit


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:09 Bull Market BT vs Bear Market BT

06:07 Is El Salvador Based?

15:07 How Bitcoin adoption actually happens

23:03 You didn't miss the Bitcoin boat

28:07 Bitcoin price matters

30:54 What happens when Bitcoiners control most of the world's capital?

35:57 Do altcoins die this cycle?

43:00 Recession in 2024

51:54 What causes Bitcoin cycles: halving or liquidity?

54:50 Steel-manning the bear case

Dec 08, 202301:00:22
"Wall Street is Coming To Bitcoin, This is Why" with John Haar

"Wall Street is Coming To Bitcoin, This is Why" with John Haar

Mitch Askew interviews John Haar of Swan Bitcoin.


Before working at Swan, John spent 13 years at Goldman Sachs; working across various departments. John describes his experience transitioning from TradFi to Bitcoin, and what he thinks TradFi people fail to understand about Bitcoin.


Mitch and John dive deep into macro, the problems with Keynesian economics, the many bullish Bitcoin catalysts that are looming, and more!


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🔥For weekly insights on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, and Macro, subscribe to our FREE newsletter:

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***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


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Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


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***OrcaVPN***


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Access OrcaVPN for $1.99 per month using the code: BLOCKWARE


https://orcavpn.co/


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/john_at_swan


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:46 Transitioning from Goldman Sachs to Swan

08:55 TradFi's Changing Perception of Bitcoin

16:16 All Roads Lead to Debasement of The Dollar

24:09 Why Bitcoin Over Stocks & Real Estate

33:18 Why CPI is a flawed metric

38:42 What has to happen for the Fed to Cut?

44:06 Will the Treasury Market Break?

48:23 Swan Private, Orange Pilling HNWI

55:54 Why Bitcoin is about to Moon

59:50 VC Building on Bitcoin Instead of Alts

1:03:16 Are Bitcoin Cycles Over?

1:08:01 Inflation isn't Necessary for Growth

1:10:23 Monetary Deflation vs Technological Deflation

1:16:47 Sound Money Will Improve Every System in Society

Dec 01, 202301:19:24
Building Generational Bitcoin Wealth with Matt L.

Building Generational Bitcoin Wealth with Matt L.

Mitch Askew interviews Matt L. Matt is the founder of Lark Funding, a no-time limit proprietary trading firm. Matt also creates YouTube videos on money, business, and macroeconomics.


Mitch & Matt discuss the differences between trading and investing, content creation, Bitcoin, building generational wealth, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


🔥For weekly insights on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, and Macro, subscribe to our FREE newsletter:

https://newsletter.blockwareintelligence.com/


***Blockware Solutions***

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https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***OrcaVPN***


OrcaVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, ensuring your online activities are private and secure.


Access OrcaVPN for $1.99 per month using the code: BLOCKWARE


https://orcavpn.co/


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/MeetMattL

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQvV5Wohj9DSXJWQkQx2kA


Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:52 Becoming a Full Time Trader

08:26 Is Trading Different than Gambling?

10:47 Trading Macro Events / News

13:44 Lark Funding

16:42 Why the Collapse of the US Dollar is Coming

21:55 Anthony Pompliano, YouTubers, Attention Economy

27:01 Being Authentic Online, Posting Controversial Content

32:04 The Billion-Dollar Empire of Ben Shapiro

38:01 Is Twitter Better With Elon as the CEO?

40:37 The 10 Richest Families in America

48:41 Bitcoin Changes Wealth Preservation Dynamics

Nov 22, 202358:43
Why Bitcoin is Better than Real Estate

Why Bitcoin is Better than Real Estate

Mitch Askew interviews Terence Michael. Terence is an Emmy-nominated producer from Hollywood, Real Estate investor, and Bitcoiner.


Mitch & Terence discuss Real Estate vs Bitcoin as savings vehicles, the diminishing trust of Hollywood and other mainstream institutions, why the Bitcoin Spot-ETF solves the unit bias problem, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


🔥For weekly insights on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, and Macro, subscribe to our FREE newsletter:

https://newsletter.blockwareintelligence.com/


***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***OrcaVPN***


OrcaVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, ensuring your online activities are private and secure.


Access OrcaVPN for $1.99 per month using the code: BLOCKWARE


https://orcavpn.co/


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/proofofmoney


00:00 Intro

02:33 Bitcoin vs Real Estate

24:33 The Hero's Journey

27:34 Hollywood Pushing Left-Wing Narratives

37:33 Bitcoin Spot ETF Removes Unit Bias

42:31 ETF Rehypothecating Bitcoin, Self-Custody

55:25 Bitcoin is Peace of Mind

Nov 17, 202356:58
Ph.D. Economist Reveals the Truth About Govt. Spending & Interest Rates | Peter St Onge

Ph.D. Economist Reveals the Truth About Govt. Spending & Interest Rates | Peter St Onge

Mitch Askew interviews Peter St Onge. Peter is a Ph.D. Economist at the Heritage Foundation & Mises Institute.


Mitch & Peter dive deep into Austrian Economic theory, the problems with government spending, zombie economies, the sovereign debt crisis, Bitcoin, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


🔥For weekly insights on Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, and Macro, subscribe to our FREE newsletter:

https://newsletter.blockwareintelligence.com/


***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***OrcaVPN***


OrcaVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, ensuring your online activities are private and secure.


Access OrcaVPN for $1.99 per month using the code: BLOCKWARE


https://orcavpn.co/


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/profstonge


00:00 Intro

03:20 Why the political right hasn’t yet embraced Bitcoin

08:16 Is Bitcoin susceptible to rehypothecation

10:20 Why GDP doesn’t tell the whole story about the economy

14:08 Government workers are bad for the economy

17:09 Are we in a shadow recession?

19:42 What has to happen for the Fed to cut?

22:48 Are we headed to stagflation?

26:37 Is it possible to resolve the debt without inflating it away?

28:04 Japan’s Zombie Economy

36:52 Could Japan cause a global recession?

38:04 The fragility of the fiat system

41:40 Did WW2 actually end the great depression?

45:08 Why rate hikes are actually the best way to end a recession

50:49 How would credit work on a Bitcoin standard?

54:10 Hard times make strong men, the 4th turning, hard money

1:00:54 Where does Peter get the fun shirts?


Nov 10, 202301:03:25
Building the Bitcoin Economy w/ Eric Podwojski

Building the Bitcoin Economy w/ Eric Podwojski

Mitch Askew interviews Eric Podwojski, Co-Founder of The Bitcoin Talent Co., a full-suite recruiting service dedicated to matching Bitcoin companies with Bitcoin talent.


Mitch & Eric discuss the problems with having a career in corporate America, what it's like working for Bitcoin start-ups, why Bitcoin knowledge is a monetizable skillset, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***OrcaVPN***


OrcaVPN is a virtual private network (VPN) service that encrypts your internet connection and hides your IP address, ensuring your online activities are private and secure.


Access OrcaVPN for $1.99 per month using the code: BLOCKWARE


https://orcavpn.co/


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/epodrulz


00:00 Intro

03:04 Pacific Bitcoin

04:00 The problems with a career in corporate America

07:41 Matching Bitcoin startups with talent

11:28 What demographic of people are getting hired?

12:56 Which companies are hiring during the bear market?

14:56 Bitcoin knowledge is a skillset

16:50 Bitcoin content creation

21:18 Are white collar jobs doomed because of AI?

25:14 Rise of remote work

27:38 Quiet quitters, lazy people, humans needing to work hard

31:24 Weak men, women in the workforce

33:22 Bitcoiners thinking about the future too much

35:20 Will we ever spend or sell our Bitcoin?

37:03 Bitcoiners are everywhere

39:34 Bitcoin is opportunity


Nov 03, 202342:03
The $100 Trillion Bitcoin Opportunity: Collaborative Custody

The $100 Trillion Bitcoin Opportunity: Collaborative Custody

Mitch Askew interviews Peter Dunworth, Co-Founder of The Bitcoin Advisor, a decentralized, Bitcoin multi-sig collaborative custody provider.


Peter is notorious for his bullish rhetoric and seemingly absurd Bitcoin price predictions, this episode lives up to the hype. Peter & Mitch dive deep into the challenges and solutions of Bitcoin self-custody, the Bitcoin Spot ETF, why investing is do difficult in the current macro environment, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/PeterBTCAdviser


00:00 Intro

02:15 Building ‘The Bitcoin Adviser’

04:34 Why collaborative custody is the future of Bitcoin

06:29 Passing on Bitcoin after your death

09:52 Geographically distributed multi-sig

11:40 Will the spot ETF get rug pulled?

14:23 The biggest Bitcoin rug pulls are in front of us

16:03 The App Store for Keys

19:28 The biggest hurdle to self custody

22:13 How do large entities custody their Bitcoin?

24:24 Time Locking, Hierarchical Multi-Sig, Decaying Multi-Sig

28:40 Should someone put 100% of their wealth into Bitcoin?

34:15 Are the 70% drawdown bear markets over?

35:52 The multiplier effect, Bitcoin to $5,000,000

41:02 What is going on in Macro?

48:44 Where would you invest if you couldn’t invest in Bitcoin

55:43 Bitcoin is hope


Oct 31, 202356:31
Why Bitcoin Miners will WIN BIG during the 2024 BULL MARKET

Why Bitcoin Miners will WIN BIG during the 2024 BULL MARKET

Mitch Askew interviews Danny Condon, Chief Revenue Officer at Blockware Solutions.


Mitch & Danny discuss the custodial concerns of the spot ETF, Bitcoin demand catalysts, Bitcoin supply catalysts, and why incumbent Bitcoin miners are positioned to thrive during the coming bull market.


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


***Blockware Solutions***

⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


***Stamp Seed***


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***SVRN Energy***


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Use Code "BLOCKWARE" for 10% off.


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***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/DannyCondon1989


00:00 Intro

00:54 SVRN Energy

01:44 Stampseed

02:15 Custodial Risks of a Bitcoin ETF

11:39 Demand Catalysts

24:12 The impact of halving on supply

33:16 Bull Market FOMO, when will HODLers sell?

35:31 Hashrate can’t keep up with price

41:14 Effect of a bull market on ASIC pricing

49:22 Why the S21 might not cause hashrate to rip as much as anticipated

52:13 Why Blockware is the best mining partner?

Oct 27, 202301:05:41
Ben Askren: UFC 294, Danis vs Paul, and Bitcoin to $500,000

Ben Askren: UFC 294, Danis vs Paul, and Bitcoin to $500,000

Mitch Askew interviews Ben Askren, 2-time NCCA Champion, Olympic Wrestler, and Bitcoiner.


Mitch & Ben discuss UFC 294, Dillon Danis vs Logan Paul, the mental toughness of wrestlers, coaching youth wrestling, Bitcoin, and more!


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


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***Stamp Seed***


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Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


***SVRN Energy***


SVRN is more than a premium energy drink! It's your gateway to vitality and a future where every sip brings prosperity on your journey to sovereignty. Each can has a hidden QR code that could contain up to 1,000,000 sats!


Use Code "BLOCKWARE" for 10% off.


https://svrnenergy.com/?v=f24485ae434a


***Follow us on Twitter***


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/Benaskren


00:00 Intro

00:51 SVRN: Bitcoin Energy Drink

01:41 Blockware Marketplace: Mine Bitcoin Today

02:32 Stampseed: Keep your Bitcoin Secure

03:03 Mitch getting choked out by Ben

04:35 UFC 294

06:26 Dillon Danis vs Logan Paul

07:20 YouTuber Boxing, good for combat sports?

09:07 Training mentally for matches & fights

11:47 Cutting too much weight

14:16 Staying in shape & eating right

17:24 At what age should kids take wrestling seriously?

18:56 Hard work over talent, one legged wrestlers

20:55 Coaching his own children

23:29 What’s harder, Wrestling or MMA?

24:59 Growing the sport

27:24 NIL

28:05 The current monetary system is broken

30:43 Ben leveraged at the bull market top

33:42 Should you sell your Bitcoin?

37:45 Bitcoin demonetizes real estate

39:06 Trading shitcoins

44:55 Advice for young people

47:40 What does Bitcoin mean to Ben Askren?

Oct 24, 202350:55
Can Bitcoin ACTUALLY replace the Fiat System? w/ Mark Yusko

Can Bitcoin ACTUALLY replace the Fiat System? w/ Mark Yusko

Mitch Askew interviews Mark Yusko, Co-Founder, CEO, & CIO of Morgan Creek Capital.


Mitch & Mark go back and forth on several hot topics related to Bitcoin. Is it widely distributed enough? Do altcoins serve any purpose? Can Bitcoin emerge as a replacement to the fiat system?


If you enjoy this conversation, make sure to like and subscribe. It really helps out the channel!


----Blockware Solutions----


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How to use the Blockware Marketplace: https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1712154851877016035?s=20


----Stamp Seed----


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


----SVRN Energy----


SVRN is more than a premium energy drink! It's your gateway to vitality and a future where every sip brings prosperity on your journey to sovereignty. Each can has a hidden QR code that could contain up to 1,000,000 sats!


Use Code "BLOCKWARE" for 10% off.


https://svrnenergy.com/?v=f24485ae434a


----Follow us on Twitter----


Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

https://twitter.com/MarkYusko


00:00 Intro

00:39 Blockware Marketplace

01:29 Stampseed

02:00 SVRN Energy (Bitcoin Energy Drink)

03:00 Did Bitcoin fail as a peer to peer payment network?

10:49 Bitcoin as savings vs spending

13:00 Fiat money, inflation, debt, cronyism

18:31 Bitcoin vs Crypto

26:03 Does Bitcoin have a distribution problem?

30:02 Bitcoin Gold Market Cap Equivalence

34:52 Will Bitcoin replace the dollar system?

36:06 CBDCs as a tool of tyranny

42:13 Would US states reject a Federal CBDC?

44:20 Time horizons for Bitcoin adoption

46:05 Bitcoin self-custody, $5 wrench attacks

50:28 Spot Bitcoin ETF, Cointelegraph fakeout

1:01:12 Inflation is oppression

1:09:10 Get off zero

1:11:34 The US can’t afford a war

1:13:03 Human systems devolving into corruption

Oct 21, 202301:16:35
Sell your stocks, sell your real estate, buy Bitcoin, w/ British HODL

Sell your stocks, sell your real estate, buy Bitcoin, w/ British HODL

Mitch Askew interviews British HODL, a Bitcoiner, investor, and YouTuber. Mitch & British discuss the three rules of Bitcoin, why Bitcoin is a better store of value than other assets, why the spot ETF has been delayed, and more! ⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Follow us on Twitter: Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Guest: https://twitter.com/Britishhodl https://www.youtube.com/@UCBGncGsI7pIDP64RYoM6rEg

Oct 06, 202350:09
Nuclear Energy & Bitcoin Mining, w/ $CLSK CEO Zach Bradford

Nuclear Energy & Bitcoin Mining, w/ $CLSK CEO Zach Bradford

Mitch Askew interviews Zach Bradford, CEO & President of CleanSpark ($CLSK). CleanSpark is one of the largest Bitcoin mining companies in the world, both in terms of market capitalization and fleet size.


Mitch and Zach discuss how CleanSpark has positioned itself for the 2024 & 2028 halvings, the trade-offs of different energy sources, how CleanSpark is benefiting the communities in which it mines, immersion vs. air-cooled mining rigs, the spot Bitcoin ETF, stoicism, and more!


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Follow us on Twitter:

Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Guest:

Zach: https://twitter.com/ZachKBradford

CleanSpark: https://twitter.com/CleanSpark_Inc


00:00 Blockware Marketplace

00:51 Transitioning CleanSpark from an energy business to a Bitcoin miner

03:47 When will the energy giants of the world embrace Bitcoin mining?

05:32 Why Nuclear Energy is a win-win source

15:07 Why CleanSpark loves the state of Georgia

18:11 Bitcoin miners benefiting small, rural communities

21:55 Trade-offs of immersion cooling

28:16 CleanSpark's balance sheet strategy

32:40 The 2024 Halving and Preparing for the 2028 Halving

39:16 Wen spot ETF approval?

40:51 FASB rule change and how it effects public miners

45:18 Stoicism tenants and how it helps running a public company

49:11 What does Bitcoin mean to Zach Bradford?

Sep 29, 202352:44
Orange Pilling Wall Street

Orange Pilling Wall Street

Mitch Askew interviews Yujia Zhai, Managing Director at Blueshirt. Yujia manages investor relations for a variety of your favorite Bitcoin companies, including Blockware Solutions, Swan Bitcoin, and Iris Energy. Yujia has over a decade of experience in investor relations and capital markets. He is using this experience to help Bitcoin companies working to build the bright, orange future!


Win a FREE Antminer S19 XP and 1 year of Hosting ($7,000 of value):

https://x.com/BlockwareTeam/status/1701952562008650015?s=20


⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware


Follow us on Twitter:

Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam

Blueshirt: https://twitter.com/BlueshirtGroup

Sep 22, 202343:15
The Failures of Central Banking with Sam Callahan

The Failures of Central Banking with Sam Callahan

Mitch Askew interviews Sam Callahan, Lead Analyst at Swan Bitcoin. In this episode, Mitch & Sam dive deep into the problems of central banking, both presently and historically. Sam discusses his recent article in which he lays out the striking similarities between the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Amsterdam, a central bank which failed in the 1700s. This is a must-see episode!


⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace:

https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace


Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed.


Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide.


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Follow us on Twitter:

Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL

Sam: https://twitter.com/SamCallah

Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


Accounting for Bitcoin in a World of Rising Oil Prices: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/accounting-for-bitcoin-in-a-world-of-rising-oil-prices/


2023 Is a Ripe Environment for Central Bank Failure: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/2023-is-a-ripe-environment-for-central-bank-failure/


00:00 Intro

01:00 Win a Free Bitcoin Mining Rig ($7,000 of value)

01:10 Divergence of Monetary and Fiscal Policy

06:49 Oil & Gasoline Prices

10:37 Current state of the US Consumer

18:52 The Fed using lagging indicators and the instability of data

22:42 2023 Is a Ripe Environment for Central Bank Failure

26:00 The collapse of the Bank of Amsterdam & similarities to the Fed

37:06 Can the Fed ever regain credibility?

39:18 Contrasting the Fiat System with Bitcoin

42:13 Is Bitcoin inevitable?

44:45 Spot ETF & FASB Rule Change: Bullish or Nothing Burger?

52:52 Are CBDCs likely to get implemented in America?

56:02 Is the Halving actually a bullish catalyst?

Sep 15, 202301:00:19
Your "Money" isn't Real

Your "Money" isn't Real

Joe Burnett is joined by Mitchell Askew, On-Chain Analyst at Blockware, to discuss money, capitalism, free markets, Bitcoin, and more! ⛏️Start mining Bitcoin today with the Blockware Marketplace: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/marketplace Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Mitch: https://twitter.com/MitchellHODL Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam 00:00 Intro 01:00 Blockware Marketplace 02:03 Working in Bitcoin Mining during a Bear Market 03:56 What is money? 08:27 The difference between Capitalism and Free Markets 12:17 Price controls on money resulting in capital misallocation 15:51 Consumer mindset vs producer mindset 18:41 Understanding Bitcoin from different perspectives 21:26 The Bitcoin Revolution and the American Revolution 26:16 America: The OG Decentralized Entity 30:56 Is the US Government Bankrupt? 38:58 Bitcoin was an inevitable technology 43:01 Reducing friction in markets 44:04 Fiat as a bad unit of account 46:05 The gutting of the middle class & nuclear family 50:02 Bitcoin vs Crypto 56:43 Binance, not your keys not your coins 1:01:19 Bitcoin ETF - Rehypothecation? 1:02:58 How will Bitcoin transform civilization 1:05:12 Hyper-Bitcoinization, BTC price targets

Sep 08, 202301:10:06
The Grayscale Lawsuit is BULLISH for Bitcoin w/ Caitlin Long

The Grayscale Lawsuit is BULLISH for Bitcoin w/ Caitlin Long

Joe Burnett is joined by Caitlin Long, Founder & CEO of Custodia Bank, to discuss Grayscale v. SEC and the regulatory environment surrounding Bitcoin.


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00:00 Intro

01:01 Blockware Marketplace

01:57 Grayscale Wins Lawsuit vs SEC

06:51 Biden White House cracking down on Custodia Bank

09:08 Bitcoin: Armageddon or Optimism?

12:26 Prime Trust Failure

17:22 US Regulatory Approach

24:06 Long-term evolution of US dollar system vs Bitcoin system

28:14 Bitcoin as collateral

31:26 Will the Fed keep rates higher for longer?

34:56 Will a Bitcoin ETF get rehypothecated?

38:55 Bitcoin catalysts

Aug 30, 202344:21
Bringing Bitcoin Self-Custody to the Masses

Bringing Bitcoin Self-Custody to the Masses

Joe Burnett is joined by Rob & Becca from AnchorWatch to discuss self-custody, miniscript, Bitcoin scaling solutions, and more!


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00:00 Intro

01:00 Huge Marketplace Announcement

01:55 Becca’s Bitcoin Story

04:30 Rob’s Bitcoin Story

10:08 Why should someone self-custody Bitcoin?

13:28 What is Miniscript?

19:49 Is Miniscript the killer app for global adoption?

30:20 Other ways self-custody can be improved? Soft-forks?

34:27 Unpopular Bitcoin opinions

40:45 Will Bitcoin have another “scaling fork war.”


Aug 25, 202344:00
Why $MARA CEO Fred Thiel is Bullish on Bitcoin

Why $MARA CEO Fred Thiel is Bullish on Bitcoin

Joe Burnett is joined by Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, to discuss what its like managing one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies in the world.


Joe & Fred dive deep into various topics surrounding Bitcoin mining. Including: Jason Lowrey's 'Softwar' thesis, JV in UAE, how miners can endure BTC's volatility, and more!


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00:00 Intro

01:02 Blockware Marketplace

01:47 Managing one of the largest public mining companies in the world

03:10 Enduring bear markets

06:01 Household wealth is falling, is the worst behind us?

08:36 Bitcoin ASICs as an asset, nation-states mining Bitcoin

13:16 Jason Lowrey: Softwar

16:48 How $MARA decides whether or not to HODL

22:33 Air Cooled vs Immersion Mining

24:55 Bitcoin Narratives Changing

31:49 Was the bear market actually good for Bitcoin?

35:16 2024 Bitcoin Halving

39:23 Long term plan for $MARA

41:34 JV in UAE

47:38 Why has Bitcoin not been volatile recently?

Aug 18, 202350:01
TeraWulf ($WULF) is Preparing For the 2024 Bitcoin Halving

TeraWulf ($WULF) is Preparing For the 2024 Bitcoin Halving

Joe Burnett is joined by Kerri Lagnlais, Chief Strategy Officer at TeraWulf ($WULF), to discuss TeraWulf's transition from energy into Bitcoin mining, how Bitcoin miners are beneficial to energy grids, the 2024 halving, and more!


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00:00 Intro

01:00 Blockware Marketplace

02:02 Kerri’s Background, getting into Bitcoin mining

05:12 Mining in a bear market

06:31 The future of mining

12:12 Is demand response a requirement for Bitcoin miners?

14:53 Ideal energy sources

19:33 TeraWulf’s mining sites

25:50 Self mining vs hosting

29:08 Mining regulation

32:02 Is Bitcoin mining good?

35:56 Preparing for the halving

38:17 Macro

Aug 14, 202340:13
Bitcoin OG Tuur Demeester: What The Early Days Were Like

Bitcoin OG Tuur Demeester: What The Early Days Were Like

Joe Burnett is joined by Tuur Demeester, a Bitcoin OG, to discuss the early days of Bitcoin, Adam Back's $100k bet, Nostr, and the future of Bitcoin!


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00:00 Intro

01:00 Blockware Marketplace

02:03 Adam Back “$100k Bitcoin by 2024 Halving.”

04:52 Preparing for psychological extremes

08:30 The early days of Bitcoin

13:45 NOSTR

17:17 Bitcoin HODLers that don’t talk publicly

23:25 How have Bitcoin narratives evolved over the years?

28:26 How to explain Bitcoin to a skeptic

35:27 Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption

38:56 Next wave of Bitcoin Adoption

43:48 Adamant Research

Aug 11, 202347:54
Is Bitcoin Trading 100% Luck Based?

Is Bitcoin Trading 100% Luck Based?

Joe Burnett is joined by GP Saggese of Crypto-Kaizen to discuss his Bitcoin trading platform and strategies.


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00:00 Intro

00:58 ASIC Bidding on Blockware Marketplace

01:43 GPs Background

07:14 Trading Bitcoin’s Volatility

20:19 Is trading all luck based?

28:58 AI as a dark horse in markets

34:49 Predictor variables

39:23 Kaizen


Aug 07, 202348:39
Is Bitcoin An ESG Asset?

Is Bitcoin An ESG Asset?

Joe Burnett is joined by Daniel Batten, Co-Founder of CH4 Capital, to talk about how Bitcoin is actually an ESG-friendly asset, contrary to narratives pushed by traditional media.


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00:00 Intro

01:01 Bid for Bitcoin Mining Rigs

01:46 KPMG Bitcoin ESG Report

06:22 Daniel’s Background at Environmental Tech Firms

12:50 Mining Bitcoin with Trash?

24:31 Bitcoin Mining: CO2 Negative by 2030?

30:02 Greenpeace


Aug 04, 202337:31
Bitcoin on iOS: The Key to Global Adoption

Bitcoin on iOS: The Key to Global Adoption

Joe Burnett is joined by Smeet Bhatt, Co-founder of Theya, to discuss the importance of Bitcoin, global Bitcoin adoption, and simplifying self-custody.


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00:00 Intro

01:01 Blockware Marketplace

01:32 Why investors need Bitcoin

07:34 Smeet’s Background, Deutsche Bank

10:13 Discovering Bitcoin

16:16 Bitcoin, Deflation, AI in the Physical World

23:57 Macro and Bitcoin

31:24 Blackrock

35:52 Simplifying self-custody

41:00 Theya Bitcoin

44:33 Building a Bitcoin start-up in a bear market

Jul 24, 202347:25
Will Bitcoin Hit $1,000,000 After The Halving?

Will Bitcoin Hit $1,000,000 After The Halving?

Joe Burnett is joined by "Rational Root" to discuss Bitcoin scarcity, the halvings, the "diminishing returns" theory, and why the future is incredibly bullish.


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00:00 Intro

00:59 Blockware Marketplace

02:02 How much BTC is actually available for trade?

12:33 Is the theory of “diminishing returns” legit?

21:25 Examining historical Bitcoin data & on-chain analysis.

25:33 Bitcoin HODLers are now in control, unlocking savings technology.

30:33 Why didn’t Bitcoin hit $100k in 2021?

34:15 Bitcoin demand, 4 year cycles, and psychology.

38:58 Was Spring 2021 the true market top?

42:05 What caused the 2022 bear market?

51:15 BTC, Global Liquidity & Macro.

56:41 Closing thoughts.

Jul 21, 202357:57
Discovering Truth Through Bitcoin with Andrew Murnane

Discovering Truth Through Bitcoin with Andrew Murnane

Joe Burnett is joined by Andrew Murnane, a podcaster and tiktoker with over 1m followers, to discuss truth, worry, uncertainty, judgement, and Bitcoin.


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00:00 Intro

01:02 Blockware Marketplace

01:33 Andrew’s Background, getting into Bitcoin

08:55 What does Andrew talk about on His platform?

14:04 Bitcoin is the only asset you can truly own

23:25 Bitcoin incentivizes responsibility

32:59 Dealing with uncertainty and worry

45:16 Are other people judging us all the time?

48:54 Change the world or change yourself?

54:32 Closing thoughts


Jul 18, 202356:12
Bitcoin and Traditional Finance with Shimon Lazarov

Bitcoin and Traditional Finance with Shimon Lazarov

Joe Burnett is joined by Shimon Lazarov, Chief Marketing Officer at Unchained Capital, to discuss his career growing Bitcoin companies, why traditional investors are abrasive towards Bitcoin and how to make convince them otherwise, Macro, and Bitcoin Self-Custody.


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00:00 Intro

01:02 Blockware Marketplace

02:04 Shimon’s Background

06:32 Growing Bitcoin Companies and Accelerating Adoption

11:15 Educating Wealthy No-Coiners

27:48 Why The Yuppy Elite Dismiss Bitcoin

41:44 Bitcoin vs Altcoins

49:28 Current Macro Environment

59:03 Bitcoin Self Custody & Unchained Capital

Jul 14, 202301:05:19
Managing a $500,000,000 ETF with Dan Weiskopf

Managing a $500,000,000 ETF with Dan Weiskopf

Joe Burnett is joined by Dan Weiskopf to discuss the managing the $BLOK ETF, Microstrategy, Blackrock and Grayscale, Bitcoin Venture Capital, and more!


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00:00 Intro

00:43 Blockware Marketplace

01:14 Dan’s Background

07:10 BLOK ETF

14:49 Blackrock Bitcoin ETF & GBTC

18:28 MSTR & Michael Saylor

24:44 Navigating Bitcoin’s Volatility

28:16 Best Opportunity in Public Markets Right Now

33:46 Will We Hit A Recession Soon?

39:40 Can Bitcoin Perform Well in a High Interest Rate Environment

44:23 Venture Capital Buying Early Stage vs Later Stage Startups

Jul 11, 202347:41
Are Bitcoin Mining Stocks A Good Investment?

Are Bitcoin Mining Stocks A Good Investment?

Joe Burnett is joined by Mike Alfred to discuss value investing, Bitcoin, public Bitcoin miners, AI, Blackrock ETF, GBTC, and more!


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00:00 Intro

00:59 Blockware Marketplace

01:30 Mike’s Investment Strategy

05:47 Explaining Bitcoin to Warren Buffet

09:01 Blackrock Bitcoin ETF vs GBTC

14:41 Prime Trust Losing Bitcoin

18:21 Institutional Multi-Sig

21:58 Biggest Opportunities in Bitcoin Mining Today

36:14 Mining Companies Acquiring Energy Companies?

41:04 Diminishing Returns in Future Bull Markets

47:08 Will There Be A Bull Market Before The Halving?

Jul 07, 202354:10
The Truth About Bitcoin & The American Revolution

The Truth About Bitcoin & The American Revolution

Joe Burnett is joined by James Caruso of Stamp Seed to discuss the parallels between the American Revoultion & Bitcoin, self-custody, Stamp Seed, and Bitcoin mining.


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00:00 Intro

00:41 Win a FREE Bitcoin Mining Rig

01:26 James’ Background

03:36 Bitcoin & American Revolution, Natural Rights

10:14 Rule of Law

14:03 Popular Sovereignty

18:58 Bitcoin Self Custody

25:53 Stamp Seed

33:55 Stamp Seed Demo

41:59 Blockware Marketplace

44:44 Evolution of Bitcoin Mining


Jul 03, 202351:23
Why The Blackrock ETF is Bullish for Bitcoin

Why The Blackrock ETF is Bullish for Bitcoin

Joe Burnett is joined by James Lavish, former hedge fund manager, author of "The Informationist", and managing partner of The Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, to discuss the Blackrock Bitcoin ETF, Macro, The Treasury General Account, and more!


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00:00 Intro

00:53 Win a FREE Bitcoin mining rig

01:39 Blackrock Bitcoin ETF

07:49 How is this different from GBTC?

11:53 Wall street cracking down on “crypto” and embracing Bitcoin

15:53 Macro, US Banking Crisis, Commercial Real Estate

24:58 Debt Ceiling, TGA, and Bond Market

40:23 How should investors position themselves for a credit collapse? (add 54 seconds)

45:00 When will the Fed pivot?

49:51 Final thoughts / where to find James


Jun 29, 202351:51
How Nation States and Energy Companies Are Reshaping Bitcoin Mining

How Nation States and Energy Companies Are Reshaping Bitcoin Mining

Joe Burnett is joined by Marko Tarman of NiceHash to discuss all things Bitcoin mining. From its relationship with the energy industry, to El Salvador and nation states mining Bitcoin, the future of transaction fees, and more!


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00:00 Intro

01:14 Marko’s Background

05:02 Where will the Bitcoin mining industry be in 10 years?

08:18 Will a majority of mining come from energy companies?

11:49 Who will own mining hardware?

13:26 Nation states mining Bitcoin

19:56 What is Nicehash?

27:10 ASIC and Hashrate Marketplaces

30:51 Coinbase, Binance, and Unregistered Securities

35:26 Transaction fees in the future

38:01 Bitcoin price prediction

Jun 14, 202340:57
The Future of Bitcoin Mining

The Future of Bitcoin Mining

Joe Burnett is joined by Dan and Mitch from Foreman to discuss Bitcoin mining, the energy industry, MicroBT vs Bitmain, and more!


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00:00 Intro

01:50 Dan and Mitch’s Background

08:01 How will the mining industry evolve over the next decade?

11:52 What is holding back the energy industry from diving into Bitcoin mining?

17:00 Will there be a large miner capitulation at the 2024 halving.

21:28 The difference between demand response and batteries.

25:58 What is Foreman?

32:39 MicroBT vs Bitmain?

35:47 Intel and ASICs

37:53 How big can the mining industry grow?


Jun 07, 202344:14
Crushing Anti-Bitcoin Legislation with Dennis Porter

Crushing Anti-Bitcoin Legislation with Dennis Porter

Joe Burnett is joined by Dennis Porter to discuss Satoshi Action Fund, the Texas anti-bitcoin mining bill, and orange-pilling politicians.


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00:00 Intro

01:43 Why should Bitcoiners care about politics?

11:08 Does Bitcoin disempower governments?

16:31 Bitcoin legislature

19:39 Lobbying against the Texas anti-mining bill.

29:28 30% Proof of Work tax

33:38 Will Bitcoin play a role in the 2024 presidential election?

40:10 Bitcoiners as a voting block

Jun 01, 202348:52
Bitcoin is a Black Hole to the Global Banking System w/ Peter Dunworth

Bitcoin is a Black Hole to the Global Banking System w/ Peter Dunworth

Joe Burnett is joined by Peter Dunworth to discuss his timelocking Bitcoin and Bitcoin as pristine collateral. Sign up for the Blockware marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/ Upgrade your security by hammering your Bitcoin seed phrase into titanium plates using Stampseed. Use Coupon Code "BLOCKWARE15" for 15% off sitewide. Valid through May 2023 https://stampseed.com/?mtm_campaign=blockware Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapital Peter: https://twitter.com/dunworth_peter Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam


00:00 Intro

01:15 What is a Triple Point Asset?

05:00 What is Timelocking Bitcoin?

13:14 Time-locked Bitcoin as Collateral

24:00 Bitcoin Borrowing

30:20 Negative Interest Rate Borrowing

38:00 Banking Black Hole

40:55 Counter Arguments to Peter’s Hypothesis

43:20 Risks of Timelocking

48:30 Estimated Timeline for Peter’s Hypothesis

52:16 Final Thoughts

May 26, 202355:28
Bitcoin is Uniting Humanity and Reshaping the Future w/ Michael Dunworth

Bitcoin is Uniting Humanity and Reshaping the Future w/ Michael Dunworth

Joe Burnett is joined by Michael Dunworth to discuss his Bitcoin journey, Bitcoin as a method of transferring energy through time, and how Bitcoin encourages personal responsibility.


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Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


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Timestamps:


00:00 Intro

01:25 Michael’s Background

09:06 Bitcoin is Humanities Pyramid

14:40 Bitcoin is Time Traveling Energy

22:29 Respecting Bitcoin

29:40 Bitcoin Unities, Fiat Divides

31:42 Bitcoin & Personal Responsibility

37:17 Prime Numbers

43:57 Is Quantum Computing a Threat to Bitcoin

51:43 What Does the World Look Like in 10 Years?


May 16, 202301:02:60
Bitcoin Mining Tell-All with Drew Armstrong of Cathedra Bitcoin

Bitcoin Mining Tell-All with Drew Armstrong of Cathedra Bitcoin

Joe Burnett is joined by Drew Armstrong to discuss surviving the 2022 bear market as a Bitcoin miner, preparing for the 2024 halving, Bitcoin mining and energy markets, hyper-bitcoinization, and more!


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Timestamps:


00:00 Intro

01:33 Drew’s Background

06:55 Leading a Public Bitcoin Miner Through the Bear Market

14:38 Mining Strategy Going Forward

18:35 Underclocking

21:44 Deploying ASICs

26:43 Preparing for the Halving

34:27 Bitcoin Mining in the Long Term

41:11 Energy and Bitcoin

46:11 NYT Hit Piece

51:24 What is Hyper-Bitcoinization?

May 11, 202355:26
Why Bitcoin Matters: A Deep Dive with Robert Breedlove

Why Bitcoin Matters: A Deep Dive with Robert Breedlove

Joe Burnett is joined by Robert Breedlove to discuss his journey down the Bitcoin rabbit hole, the future of Bitcoin, consequences of a broken monetary system, and more!


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Timestamps:


00:00 Intro

01:23 Robert’s Background

06:37 Discovering Bitcoin through Curiosity

10:26 The role of custodial vs non-custodial BTC in the future

22:57 EO 6102 on Bitcoin

27:55 Tradeoffs of Pseudonymity

34:17 Knock-on Effects of Broken Money

41:11 Bitcoiners as a Political Class

46:59 Envisioning a Bitcoin Based Economic System

53:51 Can Bitcoin Fail?

May 05, 202301:00:36
Become a Millionaire for $300 feat. Luke Broyles

Become a Millionaire for $300 feat. Luke Broyles

Joe Burnett is joined by Luke Broyles to discuss fractional reserve banking, Bitcoin adoption, artificial intelligence, and more!


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Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

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Timestamps:


00:00 Intro

02:58 First Republic Bank, US Banking Crisis

16:56 Hyperbolic Bitcoin Adoption

21:43 Who is more bullish, Luke or Peter Dunworth?

29:52 Becoming a Bitcoin Millionaire

28:45 Bitcoin is Designed to Appreciate Forever

42:16 Bitcoin Escape Velocity

47:43 AI and Bitcoin

1:00:52 Bearish Case for Bitcoin

Apr 28, 202301:15:11
Overclocking Bitcoin ASICs and the Truth About Energy w/ Matt Lousteau

Overclocking Bitcoin ASICs and the Truth About Energy w/ Matt Lousteau

Joe Burnett is joined by Matt Loustead to discuss all things Bitcoin mining.


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Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur.


Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

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Timestamps:


00:00 Matt’s Background

04:24 Did the bear market scare energy companies away from Bitcoin mining?

07:16 Overclocking and underclocking

21:05 LuxOS & Mining Firmware

27:32 Bitcoin Mining, CO2, & Energy Narratives

38:23 Texas Mining Bill

40:48 What does the Bitcoin Mining Industry look like in 10 years?

Apr 20, 202347:29
Mastering Bitcoin Security with Seth & Zach From Foundation Devices

Mastering Bitcoin Security with Seth & Zach From Foundation Devices

Joe Burnett is joined by Seth and Zach of Foundation Devices to discussing holding your own keys, why they built the passport hardware wallet, and good Bitcoin privacy practices.


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Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur.


Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


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Timestamps:


00:00 Intro

01:51 Seth and Zach’s Background and Foundation Devices

08:59 Taking Control of Your Money

17:40 How is the Passport Different?

21:25 What is Envoy?

26:29 Why Should Bitcoiners Care About Privacy?

33:48 Gaining Pseudonymity Through Bitcoin

39:21 Why Did Seth Leave Monero to Focus on Bitcoin

43:50 Cross Input Signature Aggregation

Apr 14, 202352:08
Running an Automated Bitcoin Lightning Node with John Marbach

Running an Automated Bitcoin Lightning Node with John Marbach

Joe Burnett is joined by John of Encrypted Energy to discuss automated Bitcoin lightning nodes.


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Encrypted Energy is a service for collecting, processing, storing, and routing data from your Lightning Node. It regularly polls your node and your peers, monitors for state changes, and emits events to outside services when changes occur.


Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off!


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Timestamps:


00:00 John’s Background

03:25 What is the Lightning Network?

07:47 Total Addressable Market for Lightning

14:21 Why should an individual or company run a Bitcoin Lightning node?

18:00 How to easily run a Lightning node

21:47 What is involved with operating a lightning node?

25:49 Encrypted Energy

27:53 Earning yield with Lightning

34:24 Bitcoin & Lightning in 20 years

Apr 10, 202341:02
$10,000,000 BTC is Bearish with Peter Dunworth

$10,000,000 BTC is Bearish with Peter Dunworth

Joe Burnett is joined by Peter Dunworth to discuss his six valuation methods for Bitcoin.


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The guys at Encrypted Energy are fans of the pod and have 20 openings in their private beta for readers to trial automated LND operations like rebalancing and channel fee management. Email paul@encryptedenergy.com and mention us for personalized onboarding.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


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Timestamps:


00:00 Peter’s Background

04:27 Trad-Fi Investor Valuation Methods and Bitcoin

09:14 Absolute Scarcity

13:30 Tech Innovation

21:30 Triple Point Asset

27:28 Linear vs Exponential

32:35 Supply & Demand Dynamics

35:58 Timelocking

39:41 What is Bitcoin’s Fair Market Value?


Apr 06, 202349:14
The Blockware Marketplace - Revolutionizing the Bitcoin Mining Industry

The Blockware Marketplace - Revolutionizing the Bitcoin Mining Industry

Joe Burnett is joined by Danny Condon and Blake Davis to discuss how the Blockware Marketplace solves Bitcoin mining's most difficult challenges.


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Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


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Timestamps:


00:00 Bitcoin Mining in 2023

05:36 What are the biggest challenges in Bitcoin mining today?

13:44 How does the Blockware Marketplace solve these problems?

17:53 Blockware Marketplace vs Cloud Mining

19:15 How will Blockware clients use the Marketplace?

27:18 Integrating other mining facilities

33:08 Corporate Bitcoin Mining Strategy

40:58 Energy Companies and Bitcoin MiningJoe Burnett is joined by Danny Condon and Blake Davis to discuss how the Blockware Marketplace solves Bitcoin mining's most difficult challenges.


Sign up for the marketplace here: https://marketplace.blockwaresolutions.com/


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


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Timestamps:


00:00 Bitcoin Mining in 2023

05:36 What are the biggest challenges in Bitcoin mining today?

13:44 How does the Blockware Marketplace solve these problems?

17:53 Blockware Marketplace vs Cloud Mining

19:15 How will Blockware clients use the Marketplace?

27:18 Integrating other mining facilities

33:08 Corporate Bitcoin Mining Strategy

40:58 Energy Companies and Bitcoin Mining

Apr 03, 202345:23
Bitcoin OG Bitstein explains why BTC is going to win

Bitcoin OG Bitstein explains why BTC is going to win

Joe Burnett is joined by Michael Goldstein to discuss all things Bitcoin.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

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Timestamps:


00:00 What is a Bitcoin Node?

09:02 What Makes Bitcoin Different From Other Cryptos?

17:21 Bitcoin as Money

24:14 What Would a Bitcoin Economy Look Like?

27:40 Energy Accelerating Economic Growth

32:48 Balaji's Hyperinflation Call

34:50 Is Bitcoin Optional?

36:11 Bitcoin World Order

40:05 What is Bitstein up to Now?

Mar 30, 202344:45
Banking Crisis, The Fed, and Bitcoin, w/ Caleb Franzen and Blake Davis

Banking Crisis, The Fed, and Bitcoin, w/ Caleb Franzen and Blake Davis

Joe Burnett is joined by Caleb Franzen and Blake Davis to discuss all things macro, banking, and Bitcoin. Caleb and Blake are both esteemed macro analysts who frequently publish content on their Twitter accounts and their respective newsletters: Cubic Analytics and Blockware Intelligence.


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage.

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Timestamps:


00:00 Thoughts on the Fed meeting + 25 BIP hike

06:46 What is going on with the banking system?

11:26 Bailouts + rate Hikes. Is this net- inflationary or net-deflationary?

19:05 Where should investors be parking their wealth?

26:23 Fed Balance Sheet

33:14 Balaji’s Hyperinflation Bet

40:46 Bitcoin as a Life Raft for CBDCs

Mar 23, 202346:53
Bitcoin Miner Financing Solutions w/ Sebastien Hess

Bitcoin Miner Financing Solutions w/ Sebastien Hess

Joe Burnett and Sebastien Hess discuss how Seb's company, Block Green, is working to provide more optimal financing solutions for Bitcoin miners. Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin. No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware Use code: BLOCKWARE for $10 off! Follow us on Twitter: Joe: https://twitter.com/IIICapitalSebastien: https://twitter.com/sebastien_hess1 Block Green: https://twitter.com/blockdotgreen Blockware: https://twitter.com/BlockwareTeam Timestamps: 00:00 Seb’s Background and getting into Bitcoin Mining 01:40 What is Block Green 07:29 Financing Bitcoin Miners 11:42 Minimizing Counterparty Risk 14:55 Connection with Bitcoin Mining & the Energy Industry 19:38 Navigating Volatility 25:37 Energy Strategy and Planning for North American Bitcoin Miners

Mar 21, 202331:42
Lawrence Lepard Explains the 2023 Banking Crisis

Lawrence Lepard Explains the 2023 Banking Crisis

Joe Burnett and Lawrence Lepard discuss the banking crisis, inflation, Bitcoin, government regulation, and more!


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Timestamps:


00:00 How does this banking crisis compare to previous ones?

08:20 The Bear Case Scenario for Bitcoin

14:46 Consequences of Hyper-Inflation

23:27 “Normies” Reacting to the Banking Crises

25:16 Bitcoin Spot ETF, Gold ETF, & Price Suppression

32:06 Custodia Bank & Operation Choke Point 2.0

38:24 Are Nation States Secretly Accumulating Bitcoin?

39:57 Austrian vs Keynesian Economics

Mar 17, 202346:15
Joe Squared on Bitcoin, Binance, and Macro

Joe Squared on Bitcoin, Binance, and Macro

Joe Burnett and Joe Consorti discuss Binance's solvency, Trad-Fi severing ties with Bitcoin companies, Fed interest rate policy, and more!


Passport is the Bitcoin hardware wallet you already know how to use. With a gorgeous design and familiar interface, Passport makes it easier than ever to self-custody your Bitcoin.


No more sitting at your computer or squinting at tiny screens. Passport seamlessly connects to your phone, empowering you to quickly view your balance and move Bitcoin in and out of cold storage. 

  

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00:00 Is Binance going to be FTX 2.0?

14:50 Is Lightning ACTUALLY a risk-free rate?

27:57 Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, Taro assets

36:27 Operation Chokepoint

43:55 How high will rates go?

49:34 Bitcoin 2023 Outlook

55:12 Gauges for Global Liquidity

Mar 09, 202301:00:33
Atomic Finance: Get Returns on Bitcoin w/out Giving Up Self Custody

Atomic Finance: Get Returns on Bitcoin w/out Giving Up Self Custody

Joe Burnett interviews Matthew Black and Tony Cai. Matthew and Tony are the Co-Founders of Atomic Finance, a Bitcoin-native financial platform. Joe, Matthew, and Tony discuss this product, why they build on Bitcoin instead of ETH, Discrete Law Contracts, and more!


Blockware Intelligence is sponsored by Foundation Devices.


Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty, starting with Passport, the new standard for Bitcoin hardware wallets. Passport combines best-in-class user experience with air-gapped security, and pairs perfectly with our companion mobile app, Envoy. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware


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Timestamps:

00:00 Matt and Tony’s Bitcoin Background

05:01 Why Bitcoin and not ETH

06:55 AtomicFinance

11:31 Trading Strategies

12:41 DeFi vs Sound Finance

15:23 Building on Bitcoin

19:18 How will people use Atomic Finance?

26:07 Discrete Law Contracts

30:30 Bitcoin Scaling

40:16 Use cases of Atomic Finance for Miners

42:28 Miners & Treasury Management

47:03 Back-testing, over-fitting, & Building Atomic Finance

52:08 NOSTR

56:49 Long-term vision for Bitcoin

Mar 03, 202301:02:49
$CLSK Co-Founder on the importance of Bitcoin mining

$CLSK Co-Founder on the importance of Bitcoin mining

Joe Burnett interviews Matthew Schultz, Executive Chariman and Co-Founder of CleanSpark, one of the top publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies. Joe and Matthew discuss CleanSpark's strategic acquisition of 20,000 new S19j Pro+'s, why Bitcoin mining is so important for energy grids, how CleanSpark was able to thrive in the bear market, and more! 


Blockware Intelligence is sponsored by Foundation Devices.


Foundation builds Bitcoin-centric tools that empower you to reclaim your digital sovereignty, starting with Passport, the new standard for Bitcoin hardware wallets. Passport combines best-in-class user experience with air-gapped security, and pairs perfectly with our companion mobile app, Envoy. Get yours today at: https://foundationdevices.com/?mtm_campaign=Blockware  Use code "BLOCKWARE" at check out for $10 off. 


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Timestamps:

00:00 CleanSpark buying 20,000 new ASICs

04:30 Mining in Georgia

09:44 Energy Companies integrating w/ Bitcoin Mining

16:43 Preferred Energy Sources

21:33 Managing a Bitcoin Treasury

28:15 Will miners lever up again in the next bull market?

32:53 Are halvings priced in?

39:02 Matthew’s Career in Energy

46:41 Long-term Outlook for Bitcoin

Feb 23, 202350:08