Satoshi's Plebs

This week I had a great interview with Rob Warren. He has been mining bitcoin for a number of years. With a wide range of experience from home mining to working with Riot (one of the largest public miners in the United States) he has a great deal of knowledge about the mining business. He has recently written the Bitcoin Miner's Almanac (releasing…

With the recent halving at block 840,000 we begin the fifth epoch. What does that mean? What are your goals for the next four years? Let's discuss! Bitcoin Daily Close Aprill 21th, 2024: $64,945 Block Height at Time of Recording 840,282

What is the halving and why is everyone on Bitcoin Twitter talking about? Let's discuss this very import feature of the Bitcoin protocol and how it can affect you. April 19th or 20 will be a milestone for Bitcoin. Bitcoin Daily Close Aprill 14th, 2024: $65,757 Block Height at Time of Recording 839,828 News and…

The lawmakers in Argentina just recently passed some new regulations requiring all Bitcoin and Crypto companies to register with the government. This includes companies who want to do business in Argentina. Is this an April Fools joke?  Bitcoin Daily Close March 31st, 2024: $71,312 Block Height at Time of Recording 837,166 News and…

This week we cover the news and notes as well as a discussion on the upcoming Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (USA). Bitcoin Daily Close - March 24th, 2024 March 24th, 2024: $67,216 Block Height at Time of Recording 836,462 News and Links Ethereum Foundation Under Investigation Iran Automatically Deducting Fines from Bank…

This week we discuss how difficult it can be to keep your focus on your financial goals. With thousands(!!!) of cryptocurrencies competing for your attention why should you be "Bitcoin Only"??  This bull market is proving to be no different than the last two or three bull markets with the noise levels rising about "this crypto that is better than…

Egypt's currency was unpegged this week as part of a plan to secure eight billion dollars of loans from the IMF/World Bank. Within 48 hours the currency lost about 1/3rd of it's value against the USD. As normal this was all tied into stipulations that the IMF require for this so called "bailout". Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price March…

A common trope on Bitcoin Twitter and Noster is that you should be "all in" on Bitcoin. Living on the Bitcoin standard, etc. Life is of course more complicated for many of us. Can we get there? How might that work? Let's discuss. Bitcoin Weekly Close Price March 3rd, 2024: $63,137 Block Height at Time of Recording 833,0046 News and…

This week I discuss why I believe that the African continent could lead the way in Bitcoin adoption and potentially lead to a new Renaissance. Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price February 25th, 2024: $51,730 Block Height at Time of Recording 832,075 News and Links Nigeria Tries to Block Access to Crypto Exchanges Banking and Securities…

We are down to the last two months before the halving. For weeks the upward march in price has been intense. Little consolidation and only one brief pullback. Are we continuing upward or is it time to pull back? The rest of the year is probably going to bring some of the most intense price action ever for Bitcoin. How you prepare for this bull run…

While Mahatma Gandi probably didn't exactly say "First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win", it's a great quote even if wrongly attributed to him. And history teaches us that it's often accurate. Where is Bitcoin in all this? Let's discuss. Bitcoin Price at Time of Recording February 11, 2024:…

This week I dive into the misconceptions of "Bitcoin is only for the rich" or "Bitcoin is for the middle class". Bitcoin is for everyone - even with the current constraints. Let's discuss!! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price February 4, 2024: $42,030 Block Height at Time of Recording 827,896 News and Links Bitcoin Mining Regulation Argentina…

"I don’t believe we shall ever have a good money again before we take the thing out of the hands of government, that is, we can’t take them violently out of the hands of government, all we can do is by some sly roundabout way introduce something they can’t stop." F. Hayek Bitcoin is the completion of Hayek vision. It's possible with worldwide…

Many people will tell you Bitcoin is "too volatile". After fifteen years and with major Wall Street adoption it's time to revisit this idea. Let's discuss! Bitcoin Weekly Close Price January 21, 2024: $41,553 Block Height at Time of Recording 826,772 News and Links The Bitcoin Handbook

This week we take a look at the toolset I'm building for my new desktop computer and how that will help me become more self-sovereign. These freedom tools are indispensable. One of the projects I'm working on is to make these toolsets available more widely.  Bitcoin Weekly Close Price January 14, 2024: $41,572 Block Height at Time of…

This week's episode wraps up our privacy discussion. We discuss the common components of privacy and wrap things up by walking through a solid privacy-based toolchain for secure storage of your Bitcoin. News and Links Samourai Wallet Sparrow Wallet JoinMarket DMX Decentralized Mixer 

Our privacy discussion continues with talk of two fundamental methods of achieving privacy on the Bitcoin chain. This will help to give you the needed information to make choices about how you will achieve online privacy.  Bitcoin Price $46,611 Block height at time of recording 825,353

This week we begin a discussion of privacy principles and how they are implemented in Bitcoin. As government overreach becomes more common and the ability to gather vast amounts of data about everyone becomes easier and more cost effective the right to financial privacy becomes ever more important. Join us as we tackle this thorny issue! Bitcoin…

Welcome to the first episode of Satoshi’s Plebs! This week, we wrap up the year with a look at what happened in 2023 as well as a look forward to what we can expect in 2024 in both Bitcoin and the finance/economy in general. Block height at time of recording 823,771 Bitcoin Price at time of…

Today we talk about the US Treasury and their desire (and proposal) to regulate cryptocurrencies. Also, this episode marks the last episode of Generation Bitcoin and I reveal the new name of the podcast as we move forward into 2024. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! BTC price at weekly close: $37,739 Block height at time of…

This week we cover a variety of topics including the largest transaction fee ever for a Bitcoin Block (85.2163  BTC!!!!), the continued pain in the Bitcoin mining industry caused by the race to 500 EH, Milei's plans to shutter the Argentine Central Bank and my extensive plans for December's hiatus.  BTC price at weekly close: $37,454 Block…

As the United States celebrates Thanksgiving, I reflected on the need for censorship resistant Bitcoin. A recent incident with the F2Pool illuminates the need for active participation in what is allowed to flow through a mining pool and the need for constant vigilance by the miners. Remember, Bitcoin is for everyone! BTC  at time of recording:…

Today's election of a libertarian candidate to the presidency of Argentina is bound to cause waves in world politics. With inflation approaching 150% something needs to change. Time will tell if this is the right move. BTC  at time of recording: $37,347 Block height at time of recording: 817,565 News and…

The regulatory bodies like FinCEN are slowly strangling the financial systems of the United States. These unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats are creating more and more regulations that violate our fourth amendment rights. What can Bitcoiners do? And why is Swan Bitcoin involved? BTC  at time of recording: $37,070 Block height at time of…

As the bull market shows every signs of beginning to take off it's time to talk about your mindset. The coming days will test your mettle. Now is the time to prepare for the next two years. Make the major decisions ahead of time and don't be making decisions you will regret.  BTC  at time of recording: $36,702 Block height at time of recording:…

This week we take a look at the news and I discuss some upcoming changes for the Generation Bitcoin podcast. BTC  at time of recording: $35,044 Block height at time of recording: 815,510 News and Links https://bitcoinmagazine.com/technical/microbt-unveils-highly-anticipated-whatsminer-m60-series-at-blockchain-life-2023-in-dubai Podcasting 2.0 Apps…

I had a great discussion with Seth about a number of topics centering primarily on privacy and the proposed Fincen regulations. Seth has deep knowledge about privacy aspects of Bitcoin with a great ability to clearly communicate what we need to know.  BTC  at time of recording: $34,623 Block height at time of recording: 814,874 News and…

Bitcoin Twitter is already calling for $100,000 BTC by then end of 2024. We just broke the strong resistance at $31,000. Is the bear market over and is it now "Laissez les bons temps rouler" (let the good times roll)?? Even if it is, put the breaks on and don't get swept into the mania. We have a long time to go before this cycle's high. Let's…

This week we take a look at the Presidential election that was held in Argentina on Sunday. It has set up what will be a decisive showdown between Javier Mileau, a libertarian, and Sergio Massa who is a Peronist.  BTC  Weekly Close: $29,918 Block height at time of recording: 813,416 News and Links Hal Finney Wasn't Satoshi FINCEN Regulation…

This week we analyze the River Lightning network usage report. There is a lot going on in lightning development and the calls for its demise are very much premature. We have plateaued for now but the next bull run will set things up for the traffic on the lightning network to overtake the Bitcoin mainchain. News, notes and even a rant. It's all…

This week I had a great discussion with Diego Gurpegui from Argentina. He lives in Buenos Aries and is the CTO of Improvein (a fintech company). As a software professional living in a country with 138% current inflation he provides an "insiders" perspective on how people are dealing with such high inflation. We cover a wide range of topics as well…

This week it was my pleasure to interview Erik Hersman of Gridless. He and his co-workers are building bitcoin mining centers in remote parts of Africa working in conjunction with other companies to supply cheap renewable energy (hydropower) to villagers. Not only are they getting quality energy for mining Bitcoin it is improving the lives of the…

It's been a while since we really covered the macro economic market. This week's episode will cover what is going on in the major economic markets of the world. Let's dive in and see where we are at!! BTC  Daily Close: $27,762 Block height at time of recording 810,672 News and Links European Carbon Tax Solar and Wind Energy Tax…

It's been a while since we have talked about the Lightning Network. A lot of internal changes have been taking place that help with reliability of the network but some changes are being rolled out that will help both the end user and LSPs (Lightning Service Providers). One of new features is splicing and it allows for much better channel…

Even with the current world events and collapsing economies based on Keynesian Fiat there can be hope. Today we explore how Bitcoin can be a lifeline and a dream enabler along with the news. BTC  Daily Close: $26,352 Block height at time of recording 809,686 News and Links Evergrande Trading Suspended Bitmain Showcases Antminer…

Keynesian economics runs the world without a doubt. And I believe that is single-handedly causing the downfall of the world's economy. Eventually we will move into a post-fiat time but that transition for many will not be easy. Many people don't realize the insidious nature of Keynesian thought.

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This week we will cover some thoughts on mining, as well as news on a brand new mining unit from Bitmain. Of course a shoutout to the supporters. News and views and even a little bit of a rant.

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What are Bitcoin nodes and how do they run the Bitcoin network? This week's episode cover's the various nodes of the Bitcoin network, their roles and how they work symbiotically to keep the money sound, the network secure and transactions flowing.

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Understanding the fundamentals of how Bitcoin security is very important. You are ultimately responsible for your own Bitcoin and the basic knowledge of how the process works is critical. In this episode we cover the BIP-39 protocol change that lead to the ability to use twelve or twenty-four word seed phrases to protect your assets. In…

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing one of the "OGs" of Bitcoin - Jimmy Song. We discussed his new book

This week we look at how the ruling by the FASB organization might affect the growth of Bitcoin holding by corporations. Because of the previous accounting rules, corporations such as MicroStrategy where hurt by holding Bitcoin in a down market. This is no longer the case and I believe this will help with corporate adoption of Bitcoin. Is this…

Join me in a great discussion with the lead of the SeedSigner Project, a DIY hardware wallet for the masses. We dive deep into the project with our guest, @SeedSigner who brings extensive security and forensics experience and he shares the details of the wallet the project has developed.

We examine the potential risks associated with the…

In today's episode we cover some of the ongoing technical projects to build a better listener experience and some good news that is unfolding in the new few weeks. So let's dive in!

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This week the IRS released a draft version of a proposed new regulation. Of course this immediately created an uproar. In this episode we will discuss how this regulation might affect the US landscape as well as how other countries are (and might) proceed with digital asset regulation.

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The bad news with the Argentine economy has a long history. This episode explores the back story to the current situation. Where can Argentina go from here? How are people coping? What (if anything) is being done to create a better future?

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The bad news with the Argentine economy has a long history. This episode explores the back story to the current situation. Where can Argentina go from here? How are people coping? What (if anything) is being done to create a better future?

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Changes are afoot at Generation Bitcoin. This week's episode cover our new schedule, a bit of a health scare for your beloved host, and a potential new project for next year. News and notes, as well shoutouts to the supporters.

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The fiat world creates many issues for both citizens and nations. Debt and inflation, censorship and financial control, a global reserve currency that creates unfair advantages among others. In this episode we explore eight ways that Bitcoin cuts the Gordian Knot created by fiat to free both the individual and potentially even…

Being a bitcoiner can mean a number of things. In this weeks episode I explore nine different ways, plus a bonus, that you can participate in our great monetary experiment to create the world's best medium of exchange. So let's jump right in!

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We have begun to see nation-state adoption of Bitcoin. El Salvador may have been the first, but they will not be the last to move from a fiat standard to a sound-money Bitcoin standard. This week we will explore how countries might make that leap, when they might make it and even discuss a bit of everyone's (least) favorite subject -- how will…

There is a saying in Bitcoin circles - Rules not rulers. Unfortunately, this is the opposite of what we see in both countries monetary and how nation-states are even run. What does "rules not rulers" mean and why is it so important for Bitcoin? Let's discuss!

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In August the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) are meeting. This trading partnership has at least two items on the agenda -- supposedly forty-one countries are looking to join the BRICS league. And Russia appears to be saying that a gold backed currency will be introduced for trading. If this proves true, it could…

There is a silent injustice that is being perpetrated on the world. Many people don't even realize that it is happening. There are a few beneficiaries of this system but the vast majority of the world is being kept in financial bondage. This insidious problem is what saps our saving's value and means that by the time someone is ready to pass on…

How do we get to the point where "everything is based on bitcoin"? People talk about Bitcoin hyperbitcoinization all the time on crypto twitter. But what does it take to get there? What happens to get to the point where everything is valued in sats and Bitcoin is the medium of exchange between people, governments and countries. Is it possible…

Fedimints could be a way to continue to scale Bitcoin to meet the needs of the world. The reality is that not everyone will be able to self-custody. For those who can not - what are the solutions? While Fedimints are not fully developed but they show great promise as a way to help meet the needs of a population that is unplugging from the fiat…

As we approach the two year mark, it's time to talk about the state of the podcast. How are we doing? Where are we going? What ways can the podcast be improved and how can the listener help out? Let's discuss.

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"Crypto Twitter" has been in an uproar today. The SEC (Security and Exchange Commission) has announced its intent to sue both Coinbase and Binance. These court cases will probably decide the future of "crypto". It's important to understand what is going .. the timeframe for action (by the SEC) and how it might affect you and your…

The crypto community is quick to tout #wagmi -- We are all going to make it. Bear markets don't matter! The latest grift doesn't matter! The latest exploit doesn't matter!! WAGMI forever!!!

I have bad news ... no .. we aren't all going to make. But there are ways of helping to insure that you do make it. Let's talk about…

We all know the Bitcoin Blockchain is open. Being open provides a number of benefits. But is being an open blockchain a direct contradiction to privacy? Is privacy more important? Let's talk about it.

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We know (and have seen) that having our bitcoin on centralized exchanges like Coinbase and Kraken is a bad idea. And in some jurisdictions it is becoming difficult to even purchase your bitcoin from these exchanges. So what is the solution? There is a group of exchanges called either "decentralized"or "peer to peer" that will always be available…

What REALLY happens in the bitcoin mining process? How does a miner find a bitcoin block? What IS a hash? The bitcoin miners provide security for the blockchain and understanding how they work is a fundamental part of the understanding Bitcoin. So let's dig in ...

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One of this weeks news items is that the bitcoin wallets holding less than one bitcoin ("shrimps") are actually stacking more sats than the entire output of Bitcoin Miners. That is terrific news!!!! It turns out, despite what the press might imply, we don't need corporate funding in order to keep bitcoin adoption moving. The businesses and…

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This week we cover the remaining reasons I personally am involved in bitcoin. Maybe some of them will resonate with you. Determining your "why" will go a long way towards determining your future. Of course we will cover the weeks news as well.

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Why do I bitcoin? There are a number of reasons. Maybe some of them will resonate with you. Determining your "why" will go a long way towards determining your future. Of course we will cover the weeks news as well.

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The theory of the four year cycle has been around for a while. The data from the last three halving cycles have provided a pretty good amount of evidence to back this theory up.

In this episode we cover what the four year cycle is and how you can use it to help in planning your DCA purchases of Bitcoin - essentially "supercharging" your…

What is Secessio Plebis and how does it relate to bitcoin? What can we learn from the Roman Plebeians? The banking crisis and economic breakdown of the worlds major economic powerhouses seems to be coming to a climax. What can YOU DO abut it? Maybe it's time to begin your personal Secessio Plebis.

More bank news this week including major…

In my opinion the United States banking system is showing great weakness. This weeks collapse of two large banks demonstrates this. These banks collapsed for different reasons but both demonstrate the inherent risks of a fractional reserve banking system.What is going on? What does it mean for you? Is this going to affect the economy or…

This week was a special episode with Kyrin Down of Mere Mortals. He and Juan have been working hard at the Mere Mortals Podcast providing great value for their listeners. We talked about how V4V works, traditional Internet advertising and how the Value 4 Value system can provide a better experience for the…

This episode marks a pivotal moment in this podcast. I'm changing the name to better reflect the content that I'm producing. Over the next few weeks I'll update the website etc to reflect the new name. In addition, I cover the news of the week including a major interview that Gary Gensler (head of the SEC) gave to New York…

It seems all of Bitcoin Twitter and a good portion of the Bitcoin podcast / Youtube has been discussing "NFTs on Bitcoin". There is a lot of talk, a lot of noise and probably some misinformation. On today's episode we discuss what the fuss is about and how someone may choose to respond. So let's go!!

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It seems everyone in Bitcoin Twitter is talking about Nostr these days. What is it? Why is it important? Also, it seems that Nigeria is threatening to tear apart. Whats going on there seems to be all related to money. And the SEC seems to be wanting to go after every crypto product and company under the sun.

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"It's not that I like the Empire. I hate it, but there is nothing I can do about it right now". When Luke tells Obi-wan Kenobi these words during the early part of the Star Wars movie the sense of hopelessness is almost palpable. But it turns out of course that Luke CAN make a difference. In a very short period of time he is thrown into the war…

The bitcoin halvings have a major effect on the long term price of bitcoin. Understanding what the halvings actually are and when they will occur will happen can help with planning and even predicting the future price of bitcoin.

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If you have been a Bitcoiner long enough this will happen to you ... someone you know will talk to you about some coin that they heard was "better than bitcoin". A better investment, a better store of a value, a replacement for bitcoin, whatever. Let's dive into why, odds are, that's just not true..

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The world is awash in debt. The US leads the world economies (we're number one!!!) in amount of debt (31.5 trillion thank you very much). Who is owed this money? What will happen when we can't pay the debt? There are many questions when it comes global debt and the effect on the global economy.

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There is a new standard that is being implemented for cross-payment borders and bank interoperability. This standard is the ISO 20022 standard and there are two tokens that are certified for the standard. Are these tokens worth investing in? Let's break it down.

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Many Austrians think that gold is a great store of value. It has a long history (5000 years!!!) as a form of sound money. But should it be used instead of fiat based money or is there a better solution?

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The Austrian and Keynesian economist view government management of economic cycles differently. The Keynesian economist have a guiding principle that the government is there to guide and manage the economy intervening during times of growth and recession. Of course the the Austrians are of the view that the government should be…

This spending vs saving narrative is one of the major differences between Keynesian and Austrian economics. Keynesian logic is that people in a nation shouldn't be "savers". They should be out spending money - driving the economy. It's your duty to spend and not save. Austrians think that savings is an important component of any healthy…

The Keynesian economics believe that deflation is bad  and "moderate" inflation is good. Austrians believe deflation is a good thing and inflation by money printing is a bad thing. History is proving the Keynesians are probably incorrect. Will the elite listen before it's too late (or do they even care?).

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The Austrian and Keynesian economics are diametrically opposed on essentially every main point. Austrian economics call for "sound money" while the Keynesian economist desire "stable money". While they sound the same they are completely different. Let's dive in!

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There are two main theories of macro economics - Austrian and Keynesian. Austrian economics developed in the late 1800's Austria while Keynesian economics was developed in the environment of the 1930's Great Depression.

I believe that it's pretty indisputable that the majority of the countries of the world operate under what amounts to…

With the abrupt collapse of FTX it is certain to bring more cleansing to the ecosystem. While it can be hard to keep track of who is solvent and who is failing, let's dive in and take look. The next fail whale may be just around the corner. And how is the FTX hacker (possibly) suppressing the price of ETH?

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Having been in "crypto" for almost a decade has given me a longer term perspective. I have seen exchanges die (not just FTX!), been rug-pulled, lost money to scammers and wasted money on worthless "assets".

This current crypto crisis has me thinking yet again about my long term future with crypto. Join me for the discussion.

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A lot has transpired since Sunday night's recording. I thought it would be best to do a shorter special episode to discuss this and the ramifications on the market moving forward.

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This week's news has Twitter all riled up. And it wasn't just about Elon's taking over. It seems that the FTX Exchange of Sam Bankman-Fried may be a little too cozy with Alameda…

There was a lot of news this week! It seems we continue the inexorable slide to a worldwide Great Depression. With interest rates spiraling up (and choking off long term capital expenditures) and inflations rates continuing to move higher it's almost inevitable at this point.

The battle for how crypto regulations will develop continues to…

The "hack of the week" gives us a chance to discuss both the importance of being safe with your crypto activities as well Sam Bankman-Fried's regulatory proposals.

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The IMF and the World Bank have been around since 1945. The goal of the IMF is "The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 190 member countries. It does so…

A recent study has voiced the opinion that reversible transactions on a blockchain are a good idea as a way to combat hacking. Unfortunately, this is a simplistic worldview. The reality is that being able to roll back blockchain activity has unintended side effects that end up harming people not even involved in the hack. Let's…

For years I have held the thesis that there would be some point in time when the game of fiat currencies backed by "faith and trust" in government would fall like a badly built house of cards. With the kickoff the of global pandemic and subsequent governmental reactions (including accelerating national debt levels) I reasoned that the time of…

The macro environments (inflation, world events, basic commodities and energy, as well as stocks, bonds etc) definitely affect crypto currency pricing. I discuss how these unprecedented times are keeping crypto a "risk on" asset and what it will take to decouple from these traditional financial markets.

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It's important when investing in cryptocurrencies to understand some of the basic math behind tokens - often called "tokenomics". In this episode we look at bitcoin's total market cap and what it would take to have bitcoin worth REALLY large amounts as well as discuss what the debt to GDP ratio means and what potentially could happen as a…

The culmination of years of work is occurring tonight with the "merge". The move from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake by the Ethereum developers will shape Ethereum's future in ways that are probably not even known currently.

Join the podcast as I cover the background of the merge, the development that will be occurring after the merge…

The Hive blockchain has been around for quite a while and I have never discussed it on the GWC podcast. It's not a chain that I know a lot about, but what I do know is intriguing. Recently I contacted Brian of London about coming on the show and he was gracious enough to do so. We had a great conversation about

Bitcoin miners want the cheapest source of electricity to mine bitcoin. Many climate change activist attempt to make an argument that bitcoin is bad because it uses so much energy. How can we resolve this? On today's episode I dive into innovative ways that Bitcoin can be mined that help the system instead of just "generating more load". Ways of…

Any blockchain project has three primary issues to balance - security, speed and decentralization. No project can provide perfectly all three components at the "layer one" blockchain. The compromises made are what determine the characteristics of the blockchain.

Understanding the challenges and tradeoffs will allow you to make better long…

What is the best way to keep your assets safe? You don't have to depend on any company, defi product or person to manage your assets. You can control your coin and keys. It is the ultimate solution to keeping your future safe.

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What rights do you have to financial privacy? This week's news of the arrest of the creator of the Tornado Cash anonymizing dapp sent shockwaves through the industry. Regardless of what happens with TC this will ultimately affect everyone. The United States has very clear foundational rights about privacy and in my opinion those rights are…

Today's episode covers the news of the week, as well as a market update and how you can become a whale supporting the GWwC podcast through value for value.

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How can you invest enough to buy one bitcoin? The math is pretty simple when you break it down for DCA investing. In this week's episode I look at the really simple math behind what you would need to buy one bitcoin in a specified time period. Want to accumulate a bitcoin in the next ten years? Take a listen and find out what it…

There is a lot of FUD about Bitcoin being bad for the environment. What is the truth? Should we be "mining" Bitcoin? Let's take a look at some of the current ways that Bitcoin is being mined and the extremely clever ways that Bitcoin mining operations are using "stranded" energy in the form of natural gas and methane to mine bitcoin.…

This episode I complete the discussion of the CFA and how France uses it to control the monetary policies of the fourteen member countries. This include devaluation of the CFA (multiple times) as well as policies used to tilt import/exports into the favor of France.

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Time to dust off the history books. France, along with other European nations, has a long history of involvement with Africa. Much of this history is based on exploitation of both the natural resources and the people of Africa. The direct French involvement did not end in many of these countries until 1960.

This history, and the…

Today is Independence Day in the United States. Over 200 years ago a document was signed declaring that the colonists where declaring their freedom from the British Empire. Maybe it's time we declare our own independence day from fiat and the Federal Reserve.

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Monero is blockchain and token dedicated to privacy. While I would not recommend it as an investment, it may have utility as a way to transact with other people while providing privacy in a digital universe. In this episode I provide a brief overview of Monero, where it might fit into your digital assets and even cover a bit of how to mine for…

There are at least 87 countries considering digital currencies. There are already nine countries who have official CBDCs (Central Bank Digital Currencies). What does this mean for the average user and how will these CBDC tokens compare to Bitcoin in utility?

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Are we heading for hyperinflation? It's possible. I believe the next year will determine what level of recession/depression that we experience. It is certainly possible that the US dollar becomes so destabilized that it both loses status as a world reserve currency and it hyper inflates.

Is there anything you can do to prepare?

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Has the market reached the bottom? I don't know. Really no one knows. Maybe..maybe not. How do you prepare for that? There is a way!

I'll cover how to prepare as well this week's news and notes.

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Is it possible to create a legal framework that not only protects your bitcoin but allows it to grow in value? I believe so and on today's podcast I discuss how we can do that.

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New York State has a bill that is waiting on the Governor to sign that would ban proof of work mining. This would mean that companies would not be allowed to set up new bitcoining mining operations in the state after the bill is passed.

Even with the state Assembly and Senate passing the bill, there is no guarantee it will be signed into…

In my opinion, one of the most important events of the year will be taking place with the Ethereum 2.0 "merge". The process that will bring together the beacon chain and the main net will create a true deflationary token. It will also be moving from proof of work to proof stake.

There are benefits to this this merge that should greatly…

The next major upgrade for Cardano will bring a number of performance and scaling improvements. We will take a look at the included CIPs as well as the other improvements bundled up with this important update.

Technical note .. I recorded the show with the door to the office open..it changed the sound of the recording. Sorry about that and…

I have come to a turning point in the way I invest in crypto. After eight years in crypto I have decided that I need to make some changes. Let's discuss.

News and Links

https://status.solana.com/history

This weeks episode focus on the Algorand blockchain and the associated ALGO token. Touted as the "world's most decentralized, scalable, and secure blockchain infrastructure". Created by an MIT professor. Seems to have a lot going for it. So let's jump in!

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May the 22nd is "bitcoin pizza day". It should be a day we celebrate by spending bitcoin to purchase goods and services -- instead many times it's a joke about the poor guy who spent 10,000 bitcoin on a couple of Pappa John's pizza.

While bitcoin has become a store of value, it was created as digital currency. And the good news is that it…

News of the week as well as a short discussion of current support and resistance levels for bitcoin.

News

Bolt Card

https://www.coincorner.com/buytheboltcard

El Salvador Hosts Bitcoin Conference for 44…

Understanding support and resistance levels is critical for profitable crypto trading. Even if you don't trade crypto it can very beneficial to understand this trading fundamental to determine important price areas where you can manage your portfolio. So let's learn about trend lines, peaks and valleys, daily/weekly/monthly levels, moving…

The coordinated attack on the Terra Luna ecosystem will most likely go down in crypto history as a "black swan event". Thirty billion dollars of TVL (total value locked) have been evaporated in an extremely short period of time and it is disrupting the entire market. Even though we most likely where in the beginnings of a bear market anyways…

Well the only remaining bullish structure has broken. Bitcoin is down just over 50% from its all time high. Where do we go from here? Will we spend the next two years in a bear market? How can you, as an investor, prosper from this time? Join us and find out!

News

IMF manipulates Argentine financial sector

Want to be able to generate more bitcoin? Well, aside from buying it through Strike or something similar on a DCA you can mine it! We cover the basics of bitcoin mining - what you have to do to get involved and how you can expect to profit.

News

California governor signs executive order on

In this week's episode I cover a few different things. Times right now are trying. Both the stock market and crypto in general seem to be in an outright free fall. Next week the Fed will most likely be announcing another half a percent interest rate increase. The majority of investors still consider crypto to be a risk-on asset so there is no…

Crypto prices got you down? Maybe the economy or the pandemic or personal issues are weighing on your mind. I have some good news for you today!!!

No matter WHAT is going on in your life, you can take control of your financial future. The economy stinks. Inflation is eating away at your savings and maybe the shelves at the grocery store…

Our very first interview!!! Today I welcomed our very first guest to the show. I met Gary on the podcastindex.social mastodon instance where I post as @[email protected]. I had posted about todays news and he and I began a conversation. As a world traveler (many times over) he has a great perspective on what bitcoin adoption can…

Last episode we discussed how to earn interest on your crypto using centralized platform such as https://nexo.io. Crypto being crypto, there are decentralized methods to earning interest -- called "yield farming". Cutting out the middleman can provide a much higher return on…

Can you earn income passively with your crypto? Yes you can! Today we are going to take a look at one "crypto bank" where you can buy crypto, hold crypto in accounts that generate interest and even create a line-of-credit against your crypto holding.

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What is with this market? Down, up, down, up, sideways, down, up. It's enough to make you seasick. But, don't give up! This is a great time to continue to DCA and build your long term wealth.

News

Brazil's Central Bank launching a digital currency in 2022

Michael Saylor - Never spend your bitcoin!

Jack Mallers - See how easy it is to spend your bitcoin!

What a dichotomy - let's discuss!!!!!

News

Cash app adds multiple bitcoin features

In today's episode I finish the discussion of securing your crypto. We cover the benefits of using hardware wallets and several of the most common hardware wallets.

News

Bitcoin Conference 2022 in Miami  April 6-9

Strike  -- another cryptic twitter post --- jack mallers will speak at 4.35 eastern…

Now the you have some crypto you need to keep it safe. Remember, you can be your own bank. For a tiny bit more of responsibility you have ultimate control over your assets. So let's discuss what's best for your assets.

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One of the long awaited features of Ethereum is the coming merge of staking into the Ethereum mainnet. This week we take a look at how the should affect both the supply of Ethereum and also the future price of this blue chip asset.

News of the Week

Exxon mining bitcoin

This week we will be performing your quarterly checkup. I hope that in these times of market confusion you are continuing to stack crypto. Daily, weekly or monthly it doesn't matter. What matters is that, like Nike, you just do it. The saying goes .. when in doubt..zoom out!! Don't loose sight of the end goal.

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The world seems like it is going crazy. We might have got into crypto for fun, the tech or maybe even to create wealth. Can it be a way to help protect our savings and wealth from the current economic environment? I believe it can be. Understanding some basic economic reasons for why countries are having difficulties with inflation will help…

It has been a week of news!! This week we spent time covering the news. The beginnings of a regulatory framework in the United States will ultimately spur greater adoption and investment in cryptocurrency. What are the implications when a core developer suddenly walks away? And will this week's CPI news help or hurt the market?

The Luna token is part of Terra ecosystem. A system designed from the ground up as an easy to use digital currency. The backing of the Luna token with various algorithmic stablecoins is proving to be a very potent combination. We explore how algorithmic stablecoins work in general. The benefits and drawbacks of the Terra ecosystem are covered as…

This weeks episode covers how you can becoming involved in the new world of Podcasting 2.0. Try out the fountain app, get 1,000 free sats!

This year so far has been perfectly brutal in the market. What do we do from here? Let's discuss!

Ethereum price on March 9, 2020 hit seventy-seven dollars for a low. Less than TWO years…

Today we discuss the Value 4 Value model, how it works specifically for podcasting and why you want to use it. It is an incredible way to spread the news about the benefits of crypto. Not only that the V4V model provides the listener with a better experience!

Join us on the journey.

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No one wants to pay taxes. However, in many countries, taxes on cryptocurrencies are a reality. This episode covers some of the options that you can use to handle your crypto tax needs.

Following are crypto tax software sites I mentioned in the podcast.

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This week we will discuss how you can stake to earn extra crypto as well as the state of the market. While this week's market might not be blowing you away now is a good time to think about how to earn extra with your crypto.

The news this week is all about the nations. Three different major countries has news items directly relating to…

This week has been brutal in the market. Bitcoin has now officially dropped 50% from its all time. Where are we going from here? Let's take a look at what is going on - where do we go from here? And what is google up to?

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One ecosystem and token I haven't discussed very much is XRP. The XRP token hasn't had a lot going on the last several years because of the ongoing lawsuit with the SEC. That lawsuit is (hopefully) going to be resolved soon. What will that mean for XRP? Does it have a future? And should you invest in ripple? Join us and find out what's going on…

And what a year it was!! It's easy to forget what happened in the last year. The price of $BTC and crypto in general might not have exploded as we would probably all like but there was much that was newsworthy.

In addition to covering the major news of 2021 I highlighted what I think are the going to major trends of 2022 and even made a…

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I can be reached by email at [email protected] and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you!

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Tuesday and Wednesday of this week the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meets to "guide" the monetary policy of the United States. I believe this will help determine both the near term economic climate as well as affect crypto assets in both the short and long term. Don't dismiss this as idle political speculation. I stay as far from the…

News Links:

https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-outlines-endgame-roadmap-for-eth-2-0

What's a metaverse? Good question...let's explore this new world together. And while there may be investing opportunities you need to be careful.

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This week we will discuss what makes something an NFT and why it's far more than jpg pictures. While we don't know every use case for nfts there is more than just art. Let's dive right in!

Links for NFT exploration

https://opensea.io

In today's episode we cover the "blockchain trilemma" - Vitalik Buterin's concept of three primary attributes of a blockchain:

• decentralized
• security
• scalability

Any blockchain in development has to make compromises between these three aspects. They simply can't have the best aspects of all three…

One of the most common complaints I hear about investing in crypto is that it's too late. It's simply not! And in this episode I break down the statistics and numbers behind the Crypto Twitter meme "Bitcoin is in the same market size as the Internet in 1997." It turns out that it's true! I"ll cover the implications of that and where Crypto usage…

With all apologies to ZZ Top - as you gain assets in crypto its important to keep those assets safeguarded. There are a number of options for asset management.

I will be covering both software and hardware wallets and how to best use them as well as number of tips for security.

I can be reached by email at

This week we are going to slow down a little. No technical talk! Instead I'm going to describe the biggest mistake I have made in cryptocurrency since 2014. It's easy to get swept up in a bull market but it's a good time right now to plan what you are going to do during a downturn.

I can be reached at [email protected] by email…

This week we get a little technical and dig into the primary layer two challengers being built and deployed on the Ethereum main net. These protocols have several advantages over the Ethereum main net including increased transaction speed and lower transaction fees. Of course, they do have disadvantages as well.

Learn about what will help…

The end is not here (yet)!!! At least I don't think it is...we are even near an ATH (all time high) for bitcoin. But now - before the bull market ends - is the time to determine your exit strategy - or even if you should exit.

Listen is as I talk about how I messed up the 2017/2018 bear market and what you can do to maximize your gains…

Mastering the Lightning Network book

https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook

Lightning network stats

https://bitcoinvisuals.com/lightning

Jonathan…

What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why does it help you create long term success in the cryptocurrency market? Listen in as as we discuss this foundational strategy for creating long term wealth in cryptocurrency.

Sites for investing via DCA:

Swan…

When your financial assets are digital and frequently stored online with other entities being hacked is a concern. Learn some common sense items and practical tips you can implement to manage your assets in a secure manner.

Metamask software wallet:

Sorry Will, you are a much better poet than I!

In today's podcast we talk about the differences between centralized and decentralized exchanges as well as some news items.

What's going on with crypto? And news out of Panama!

A special news flash / bonus episode.

The Cardano network and Ada token is the third largest crypto coin by market cap. Cardano has some exciting things coming up this month. Let's talk about this potential "blue chip" coin!

An overview of the Ethereum blockchain

Burn Baby Burn, it's a (crypto) Inferno

https://ultrasound.money & EIP 1559

https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3675 and the Proof of Stake merge

Crypto News

•   bug in the Geth client
•   Cuban resolution 215 and the regulation of crypto in…

We cover the basics of bitcoin. Learn what you need to know to make intelligent decisions about investing in bitcoin.

https://lightning.network

https://www.bitcoinbeach.com

https://missionsake.com

What do all these terms mean? Getting started in crypto can be so confusing. Blockchains, blocks, defi, proof of stake, proof of work, cold wallets, hot wallets, exchanges and coins. And we are just beginning!

I briefly cover a number of common terms in crypto so that you don't have to feel like you are uneducated.…

Welcome to the Generational Wealth with Cryptocurrency podcast!

What is Cryptocurrency?

What are we trying to accomplish with this podcast?

What is Generational wealth?

A (very) brief history of the Internet.

McIntosh can be reached by email at…