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  • American Hodl - More Bullish Than Ever

    American Hodl - More Bullish Than Ever
    Apr 22 2025

    In this episode, I chat with American HODL, a legendary voice in the Bitcoin space. He opens up about how Bitcoin helped secure his family’s financial future, and why most of us underestimate the radical transformation $100 million Bitcoin will bring.

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 - Intro

    01:18 – Welcome Back, HODL

    03:30 – Bear Market Conviction

    04:40 – Trade Wars & Uncertainty

    07:16 – Bitcoin as an Infinite Game

    09:57 – From Speculating to Saving

    11:56 – Orange-Pilling Family

    15:37 – Leading with Self-Custody

    21:03 – Security & Simple Living

    23:47 – Resentment from the Fiat World

    26:02 – Emotional Toll of Volatility

    29:27 – Spartan Class Bitcoiners

    32:37 – Capital Allocation Strategy

    35:17 – Rise of the Bitcoin Mafia

    37:47 – $100M BTC & Global Shifts

    40:59 – ETFs, Self-Custody & Citizenship

    45:02 – Governments Want Your Keys

    47:52 – Fourth Turning Vibes

    50:58 – Bretton Woods 2.0

    55:39 – Helping Others with Bitcoin

    58:22 – Bitcoin’s Emotional Rollercoaster

    01:05:02 – Lessons from Past Cycles

    01:11:32 – Long-Term Wealth Tactics

    01:14:57 – Bitcoin & Relationships

    01:18:12 – Prepping for the Bull Run

    01:21:27 – Final Wisdom

    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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    1 h y 25 m
  • Jeff Booth - The Greatest Game

    Jeff Booth - The Greatest Game
    Apr 14 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Booth to dive deep into the mathematics behind a $43M Bitcoin, the economic contradictions of inflation, and much more.

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 - Intro

    02:38 - What’s Going On With the Economy

    04:16 - How the Current System Creates Insecurity

    11:36 - Are We in a Breakdown Phase?

    15:39 - Bitcoin, Lightning, and Stablecoins

    17:46 - The Inescapable Nature of the Credit System

    25:52 - Why Medium of Exchange Use Matters

    30:41 - Stablecoins as “Guaranteed Loss Coins”

    33:57 - The Role of Self-Custody in Bitcoin Adoption

    38:21 - Polling Bitcoiners: Self-Custody, Nodes, and Spending

    43:51 - Will Robots Want Money?

    47:07 - Building the Decentralized Counterbalance

    47:12 - Is Inflation the Greatest Lie Ever Told?

    51:34 - One Bitcoin = $43 Million?

    55:39 - Will Bitcoin Have a Bigger Impact Than the Internet?

    57:51 - What Could Stop Bitcoin?

    59:30 - Ross Ulbricht’s Release

    1:00:36 - Josh Mandell, Price Predictions & Shared Wisdom

    1:04:49 - Compassion for Precoiners and Everyone Else

    1:07:37 - Final Thoughts

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    1 h y 10 m
  • Eric V Stacks - He Fought Big Pharma With Cannabis, Then Everything Changed...

    Eric V Stacks - He Fought Big Pharma With Cannabis, Then Everything Changed...
    Apr 6 2025

    In this episode, I chat with Eric V. Stacks, a cannabis producer, consultant, and proud Bitcoin Maxi, about his incredible journey from the underground cannabis scene in to embracing Bitcoin as a form of hard money.

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 – Intro

    01:12 - Eric V. Stacks Background

    06:20 - Eric’s upbringing and distrust of pharmaceuticals

    08:38 - Becoming a legal cannabis producer in California

    09:38 - The economic rabbit hole and discovering Bitcoin

    14:29 - Building a cannabis business in the gray market

    17:41 - The state’s attempt to regulate an existing billion-dollar industry

    20:04 - Regulatory hurdles and corporate takeover

    20:57 - How legalization changed the risk dynamics

    25:15 - Early spiritual influences and outside-the-box thinking

    26:14 - Dropping Out & Rejecting Credentialism

    31:33 - From Trimming to Growing: Building a Cannabis Career

    36:45 - Corruption, Compliance & the 280E Trap

    41:50 - The Broken Incentives Behind Cannabis Regulation

    47:16 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Sovereignty and Economic Freedom

    52:04 - Final Reflections on Decentralization and Freedom

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Why Everyone’s Wrong About the Lightning Network with Graham Krizek

    Why Everyone’s Wrong About the Lightning Network with Graham Krizek
    Mar 30 2025

    In this episode, I chat with Graham Krizek, the founder and CEO of Voltage Cloud. We break down the Lightning Network’s speed, scalability, capital efficiency, and the groundbreaking Fidelity Digital Assets report created in collaboration with Voltage.

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 - Intro

    01:00 - Introduction to Graham Krizek & Voltage

    01:51 - What is the Lightning Network?

    04:15 - How Voltage Powers the Lightning Ecosystem

    05:45 - Graham’s Background

    07:56 - The Fidelity & Voltage Lightning Report

    10:06 - How Lightning Channels & Hops Work

    12:54 - Routing Payments and Non-Custodial Yield

    14:58 - Channel Structures & Capital Efficiency Trends

    16:30 - Public vs. Private Channels & Total Network Capacity

    18:25 - Transaction Value vs. Transacted Capital

    20:38 - Adoption Trends in Lightning

    21:32 - Payment Speed, Hops & Network Efficiency

    23:31 - Lightning vs. Blockchain Scalability

    24:43 - Success Rates on the Lightning Network

    26:03 - State of the Lightning Ecosystem

    27:33 - New Verticals: Nostr, Podcasting 2.0 & AI Agents

    30:22 - The Convergence of Stablecoins & Lightning

    32:49 - Lightning’s Resilience & Long-Term Vision

    35:01 - What Will Drive Lightning’s Mass Adoption?

    36:33 - Advice for Bitcoin-Focused Small Businesses

    37:56 - Is Lightning Delivering on Its Promise?

    38:08 - B2B Integrations & Lightning as an Infrastructure Layer

    39:00 - Why Lightning Doesn’t Get the Spotlight (Yet)

    40:35 - What Graham is Most Excited About in 2025

    42:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find Voltage

    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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  • Josh Mandell’s $84K Prophecy: Genius, Luck, or Something Else? We Debate

    Josh Mandell’s $84K Prophecy: Genius, Luck, or Something Else? We Debate
    Mar 26 2025
    This episode is a recording of an X Space I had the pleasure of hosting on March 24th. It features a compelling debate between Kevin Brent Cook and Grain of Salt on Josh Mandell’s precise and publicly stated prediction that Bitcoin would hit $84,000 on Pi Day, March 14th. Kevin argues that many are being fooled by randomness. Grain believes Josh is simply an elite trader — and maybe even tapped into something unconventional. Memories, multiverses, time loops? Who knows. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guests––– Grain of Salt on X: https://x.com/gkrizek Kevin Brent Cook on X: https://x.com/voltage_cloud Joe Carlasare on X: https://x.com/JoeCarlasare Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Kevin, Grain of Salt and Joe Carlasare's Backstories 07:30 - Discovering Probability & Mental Models in Trading 12:30 - Why Kevin Created Risk Software for the Brain 17:30 - Grain’s Bitcoin Origin Story & Full Send in 2017 22:30 - The Market Isn’t Efficient: Arbitraging Belief and Behavior 27:30 - Was Josh’s Prediction a Fluke or a Skill? 32:30 - The Power of Positioning and Mindset in Trading 37:30 - Memory, Multiverses & Numerology in Market Prediction 42:30 - The CME Gap, Sovereign FOMO & Options Mechanics 47:30 - Philosophical Clash: Rationality vs Comfort with the Unknown 52:30 - Closing Thoughts I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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  • Jimmy Song - Fiat Ruins Everything

    Jimmy Song - Fiat Ruins Everything
    Mar 23 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Jimmy Song to explore the decline of education, and how fiat money corrupts institutions and distorts incentives throughout every layer of society.

    If you’re looking for a hard-hitting discussion on why Bitcoin matters beyond just price, this episode is for you.

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 - Intro

    01:23 – Introduction to Jimmy Song

    09:58 – Jimmy’s latest book: Fiat Ruins Everything

    11:14 – The inspiration behind writing the book

    13:57 – The deep corruption of the fiat system

    14:51 – Rent-seeking and why it dominates fiat economies

    18:25 – How fiat steals dreams and replaces meaning

    21:52 – The role of fiat education vs. family legacy

    26:06 – How fiat companies replace community

    29:06 – The decline in education and critical thinking

    31:52 – Fiat politics taking over religion

    35:27 – How fiat debases morality

    40:31 – The rise of virtue signaling

    44:55 – Debt, discipline, and the fiat consumption trap

    48:28 – Speculative asset bubbles as a form of rent-seeking

    51:27 – Resentment toward the wealthy in a fiat world

    55:25 – How fiat debases marriage

    01:01:20 – The erosion of love and relationships

    01:07:17 – Why society devalues population growth

    01:17:15 – The significance of children and family

    01:21:03 – Postmodern investing and fiat-driven markets

    01:29:06 – Are startups a legitimate non-fiat path?

    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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    1 h y 41 m
  • Inside Josh Mandell’s Beautiful Mind: The Future of Bitcoin & MicroStrategy

    Inside Josh Mandell’s Beautiful Mind: The Future of Bitcoin & MicroStrategy
    Mar 19 2025
    In this episode of the Bitcoin Matrix Podcast, I sit down with Josh Mandell, a seasoned options trader with a background as a quant analyst at Salomon. Josh shares his unique perspective on financial engineering, trading strategies, and why MicroStrategy could become one of the top five companies in the S&P 500. You’ll love diving into the thoughts of this new bitcoin sensation that everyone’s talking about. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix... Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/ ––– Get To Know Today's Guest––– Josh Mandell on X: https://x.com/JoshMandell6 ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 - Intro 02:00 - MicroStrategy Stock Risks and Market Signals 02:45 - Bitcoin as Collateral in Traditional Finance 05:10 - Options Trading and Everyday Financial Decisions 07:37 - Leverage Risks in Bitcoin-Related Stocks 09:22 - Market Liquidity and Systemic Risks 11:29 - Bitcoin’s Impact on Global Finance 13:48 - Bitcoin as a Tool for Wealth Distribution 16:20 - The MicroStrategy Standard as an Investment Strategy 20:00 - Derivatives and MicroStrategy’s Stock Price 23:51 - Key Concepts in Options Trading 30:37 - MicroStrategy’s Future Market Position 35:57 - A U.S. Bitcoin Reserve: Feasibility and Impact 37:13 - Allocating $2.1 Million in Today’s Market 43:20 - MicroStrategy’s Growth and Valuation 46:05 - Audience Q&A: MicroStrategy’s Market Potential I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!
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    53 m
  • James Lavish - Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? (James Explains the REAL Story)

    James Lavish - Did the Government Just Crash Bitcoin? (James Explains the REAL Story)
    Mar 16 2025

    In this episode, James Lavish breaks down hedge fund strategies in Bitcoin, the Warren Buffett Indicator, and the potential inclusion of Strategy in the S&P 500.

    If you're looking to understand the financial landscape and how Bitcoin clearly fits into it, this episode is for you.

    ––– Offers & Discounts –––

    Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025

    Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric

    Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix

    The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.

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    ––– Socials –––

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    ––– Chapters –––

    00:00 – Intro

    01:24 - Introduction to James Lavish

    02:00 - Canada vs USA

    07:20 - Tariffs & Market Uncertainty

    12:29 - Main Street vs. Wall Street

    17:23 - Trump vs. The Fed: A Game of Chicken?

    18:45 - Bitcoin’s Recent Price Action & Market Reactions

    32:00 - The Role of Stablecoins & Tokenization of the Economy

    40:30 - Hedge Fund Strategies in Bitcoin & Institutional Adoption

    43:25 - The Warren Buffett Indicator & Market Signals

    48:45 - When Will FAANG Companies Buy Bitcoin?

    50:40 - MicroStrategy & Potential S&P 500 Inclusion

    53:30 - The Rise of Exotic Bitcoin ETFs

    55:25 - Bitcoin-Backed Bonds & Financial Innovation

    58:25 - The Debt Spiral & Bitcoin Outlook for 2025

    1:02:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Find James Lavish

    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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    1 h y 6 m
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