In this episode, I chat with Jesse Myers, a Bitcoin strategy advisor and the author of the essay Once-in-a-Species. He shares deep excitement for Bitcoin treasury companies and how they might be the gateway for TradFi capital to enter Bitcoin at scale.

We also dive deep into the evolutionary roots of money and how the innate human drive for scarcity laid the groundwork for the concept of money, civilization itself, and ultimately Bitcoin as the perfection of scarcity.

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:04 - Jesse's Bitcoin Journey

02:03 - “Once in a Species”: What Inspired the Essay

02:53 - Nick Szabo, Shell Beads & Proto-Money

05:57 - Jesse’s Academic Background: From Neuroscience to Bitcoin

06:58 - Art, Humanity & Neanderthals

09:05 - Who Were the Neanderthals?

13:48 - Why Did Homo Sapiens Triumph?

16:55 - Victorian & Modern Theories on Neanderthals

20:22 - Current Academia’s View vs Austrian Economics

24:04 - The Hidden Economic Purpose of Shell Beads

28:23 - Brain Science & Scarcity: The TKTL1 Mutation

31:45 - Symbolic Thought: Neanderthals vs Homo Sapiens

34:38 - Population Density & Dunbar’s Number

38:46 - Money as a Social Efficiency Multiplier

43:14 - From Tribalism to Civilization Through Trade

48:28 - Reading Excerpt: Scarcity as the Root of Human Flourishing

50:16 - Lessons from the Past for Bitcoin’s Future

56:22 - Bitcoin: The Invention of Perfect Scarcity

01:00:50 - How Bitcoin Changes Civilization

01:05:38 - Deflation, Craftsmanship & Cultural Flywheels

01:07:39 - Closing Thoughts: Scarcity, Collectibles & Civilization

01:11:35 - What’s Next: Bitcoin Treasury Strategy & SmarterWeb

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In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I chat with Knut Svanholm, a former seafarer turned philosopher and the mind behind the “Bitcoin Infinity” meme.

We explore the philosophy of freedom, how Bitcoin changes human interactions, and what it truly means to live without fear in an age of paper Bitcoin and clown world distractions.

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––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:06 - Knut’s Recent Work and Bitcoin Infinity Academy

04:14 - Philosophical Direction of Bitcoin in 2025

06:18 - Is Bitcoin Divine or Merely Civilized?

07:38 - Directional Libertarianism and Fiat Jobs

09:06 - Bitcoin, Hope, and Time Preference

11:33 - Money Printing: Conspiracy or Human Nature?

13:06 - Shawshank, Hope, and Government Overreach

16:08 - Free Will, Clown World, and Observations

20:06 - Ownership vs. Possession in Bitcoin

23:07 - Confidence, Satoshis, and Identity

29:20 - Bitcoin as the Internet’s Missing Layer

30:31 - FUD, Media, and Psychological Filters

33:34 - Stoicism, Thought, and Reality Control

38:09 - Past Regrets and Mindfulness in the Moment

41:35 - Thought Observation and Creative Flow

44:23 - Reflection, Growth, and Staying Grounded

46:49 - Generational Wealth and Responsibility

50:24 - Infinity Divided by 21 Million

52:15 - Can Bitcoin Be Broken?

54:42 - Final Thoughts

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In this episode, I chat with the most interesting Bitcoiner out there, George Bodine. He opens up about his unshakable Bitcoin conviction, the painful distance it’s caused with his son, and his deep desire to leave behind generational wealth and wisdom.

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––– Socials –––

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––– Chapters –––

00:00 - Intro

01:16 - The Most Interesting Bitcoiner

03:00 - From Fighter Jets to Fine Art

04:40 - Trailer Parks, Childhood, and Grit

07:18 - The Top Gun Years

09:27 - Stories About Tom Cruise and Life Lessons from Top Gun

11:50 - Post-Navy Hustles: Cab Driving and Cop Life

16:06 - Reinvention and Resilience

18:26 - Art, Creativity, and Mining Behind the Canvas

22:19 - Living the Bitcoin Life

26:14 - Advice to Plebs Still Grinding

29:52 - What If You Were a Young, Free Bitcoiner?

35:01 - Facing Fear and Surviving Tough Times

41:18 - Shark Encounter While Scuba Diving

43:40 - Bowhunting Elk and the Challenge of Nature

45:39 - Roman History, Plebs, and Humility

48:53 - Freedom, Kindness, and a Life Well-Lived

53:50 - Envy, Wealth, and the Bitcoin Divide

55:49 - Father’s Day Reflections and Family

01:01:04 - Leaving a Legacy and Having Enough

01:06:18 - Final Reflections: Honor, Kindness, and Purpose

DISCLAIMER: All views in this episode are our own and DO NOT reflect the opinions/views of any of our guests or sponsors.

I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.

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