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How the Financial System is Designed to Keep You Poor | Nik Bhatia | BFM127
Nik Bhatia is the founder of The Bitcoin Layer, a bitcoin and global macro research firm and author of the #1 bestselling book Layered Money. He is an Adjunct Professor of Finance at USC Marshall School of Business, where he teaches separate courses on fixed income and bitcoin.› Follow Nik: https://twitter.com/timevalueofbtc› Nik’s publication: https://thebitcoinlayer.substack.com/› Nik on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinLayerSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join via https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off: https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Understanding Money and Bitcoin's Role03:02 - The Education Gap in Financial Literacy05:56 - The Impact of Inflation on Young Adults08:38 - Teaching Economics from a Practical Perspective09:49 - The Intersection of Economics and Social Science10:36 - Bitcoin vs. Credit Expansion13:10 - The Future of Money and Bitcoin's Place15:40 - Deflation, Growth, and the Credit System18:24 - Imagining a New Monetary Landscape24:31 - The Shift Towards Bitcoin as a Lifeline26:17 - Understanding the U.S. Debt Situation30:22 - Bitcoin's Role as a Store of Value36:12 - The Misconceptions Around Bitcoin40:33 - Political Engagement and Bitcoin's Future44:29 - The Role of Lending in Bitcoin's Proliferation46:53 - Challenges Ahead for Bitcoin49:09 - Core Beliefs and Family Values
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Ex-Sotheby’s CEO: Bitcoin Changed Everything I Knew About Money | Tad Smith | BFM126
Tad Smith is the former CEO of Sotheby’s and The Madison Square Garden Company. Tad is a partner in the leading crypto growth equity firm 1RoundTable Partners/10T Holdings, and currently invests in companies at the forefront of both blockchain and AI.› Follow Tad:https://x.com/tadtweetsSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind withOnramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join viahttps://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with codeBRAM athttps://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› High-quality Bitcoin clothing:https://shop.bitcoinformillennials.com› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off:https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 viahttps://relai.me/bram and use codeBRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk› Nostr: npub1gfxgylgst4lcemkjth6xdvcvq7le8rtlrym7wayml63qrjggngaqkqescl🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Financial Realities02:49 - Lessons from Traditional Finance05:39 - The Cost of Education and Debt08:24 - Investing in Real Estate: A Misstep?11:14 - The Burden of Debt and Lifestyle Inflation13:59 - The Importance of Financial Awareness16:40 - The Red Pill Moment: Understanding Money19:26 - The Challenges of Modern Investing22:11 - The Psychological Aspect of Investing25:00 - The Generational Wealth Gap27:35 - Conclusion: Navigating Financial Futures30:00 - The Changing Landscape of Wealth and Family Life31:48 - Understanding Risk in Financial Terms35:30 - The Importance of Time in Investment Decisions38:11 - Art and Luxury Assets as Investments50:52 - The Role of Bitcoin in Modern Investment Strategies56:09 - The Value of Bitcoin and Digital Assets59:47 - Traditional Finance vs. Bitcoin01:03:53 - MicroStrategy's Innovative Approach01:12:42 - The Future of Work and AI01:19:28 - Core Beliefs and Life's Purpose
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Bitcoin Mining is NOT an Energy Problem – It’s a Solution | Beau Turner | BFM125
Beau Turner is an engineer and former real estate investor who now builds Bitcoin mining infrastructure. After a decade in real estate, he discovered how digital infrastructure and bitcoin mining could generate better returns with true automation, and he started building his company Abundant Mines.› Follow Beau onhttps://x.com/Beau_Turner21› Abundant Mines:https://abundantmines.comSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind withOnramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $150 in Bitcoin when you join viahttps://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with codeBRAM athttps://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off:https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 viahttps://relai.me/bram and use codeBRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Future of Energy and Bitcoin Mining08:22 - Debunking Myths: Bitcoin Mining and the Environment14:01 - The Journey from Real Estate to Bitcoin Mining24:24 - Navigating Hosted Mining Challenges28:28 - Growth and Energy Sources in Bitcoin Mining29:04 - Legislative Landscape for Bitcoin in Oregon32:50 - Global Game Theory in Bitcoin Mining36:45 - The Future of Bitcoin Mining and Sustainability
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Why Embracing BITCOIN Is The Ultimate LifeHack | Max DeMarco | BFM124
Max DeMarco is an independent filmmaker and founder of 21c Studios. His YouTube videos have racked up over 2.5 million views, covering everything from the carnivore diet to fighting a professional Muay Thai match. Max is always looking to challenge himself and become a healthier version of himself. And now, he's running an agency helping podcasters and Bitcoin companies scale up their media efforts.› Follow Max onhttps://x.com/itsmaxdemarco› Max on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@MaxDeMarcoSPONSORS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind withOnramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Receive $250 in Bitcoin when you join viahttps://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with codeBRAM athttps://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Foundation Passport: a premium Bitcoin hardware wallet that I love. Get $10 off:https://foundation.xyz/bram› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 viahttps://relai.me/bram and use codeBRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Personal Journey01:48 - From Music Industry to Bitcoin Enthusiast05:41 - The Impact of Technology on Music and Art09:53 - Low Time Preference and Timeless Creations15:39 - The Influence of Bitcoin on Personal Values21:20 - Exploring Health and Family Values through Bitcoin27:02 - Trusting Yourself: The Psychological Journey of Bitcoin Adoption29:50 - Discipline in Bitcoin and Muay Thai Training32:24 - The Journey of Pain and Reward33:49 - Creativity and Authenticity in Art35:42 - Manifestation and the Power of Love37:29 - The Quest of Life and Personal Growth39:27 - Simplicity vs. Complexity in Achieving Goals45:56 - The Evolution of Bitcoin Understanding49:39 - Learning Through Experience and Empathy57:15 - The Storytelling Aspect of Bitcoin Adoption59:19 - The Future of Living on a Bitcoin Standard
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The Truth About China's Bitcoin Adoption Revealed | Roger Huang | BFM123
Roger Huang, the author of "Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?”, and I explore the intersection of technology, geopolitics, and economics through the lens of Bitcoin and China's unique role in its development.
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00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and China
02:48 China's Role in Bitcoin Mining and Regulations
05:30 The Resilience of Bitcoin Amidst Bans
08:21 Legal Status of Bitcoin in China
11:14 China's Economic Strategy and Bitcoin
14:08 The Future of Bitcoin in China and Globally
30:08 The Current State of China's Economy
33:23 Bitcoin's Role in China's Economic Control
35:29 China's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Mining
41:04 Geopolitical Dynamics of BRICS and Currency Control
47:44 The Future of Currency: CBDCs, Stablecoins, and Bitcoin
54:59 The Cypherpunk Movement and Its Influence
59:21 The Future of Open Source vs. State-Driven Technology
1:08:55 Bitcoin's Role in a Stateless Society
1:13:31 Core Beliefs and the Future of Bitcoin
Join Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests on a journey to learn how our current financial system works, why it is flawed, and why Bitcoin is the most relevant technological discovery you should understand and adopt.