105: Ted Carr ON: How a Video Game Taught Me Everything About Bitcoin
Nobody told me that a video game could teach me everything I needed to know about money.In this episode, I sit down with Ted Carr, the creator of the Bitcoin community on the online learning platform School. Ted’s been in Bitcoin since 2017, through all the chaos and crashes, and now teaches thousands of people how to navigate it with confidence. His story goes from losing coins on hacked exchanges to building one of the most grounded Bitcoin learning spaces online.We get into the hidden lessons inside video game economies, the painful tuition every Bitcoiner pays, and what it really means to “own” something digital. Each idea challenges how we think about money, freedom, and control.Because once you see how value actually works, you can’t unsee it.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[05:58] Why losing Bitcoin on early exchanges taught Ted the real meaning of ownership[09:47] The moment he realized his coins on-screen weren’t really his[13:42] What ancient island stones can teach us about digital money[17:26] How a childhood video game predicted Bitcoin’s future[21:04] The mindset shift that turned market crashes into buying opportunities[23:44] Why debt isn’t always the enemy when you understand Bitcoin’s growth curve[27:36] The three biggest mistakes most new Bitcoiner makes, and how to avoid them[31:25] What the Luna crash revealed about Bitcoin-only conviction[35:41] The simple logic that even billionaires use to see Bitcoin as the ultimate cheat codeWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Andreas M. Antonopoulos | YouTubeMichael Saylor | YouTubeLedn | WebsiteColdcard | WebsiteTrezor | WebsiteLedger | WebsiteThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookBitcoin Community | SkoolFind more from Ted:Ted Carr | WebsiteTed Carr | FacebookTed Carr | InstagramTed Carr | YouTubeFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn
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104: Tomer Strolight ON: Custodians vs Innovators: Can Bitcoin Evolve Without Betraying Its Purpose?
What happens when the people safeguarding Bitcoin can’t agree on what they’re actually safeguarding?In this episode, I sit down with Tomer Strolight, writer, educator, and long-time Bitcoin thinker, to explore the cracks forming in Bitcoin’s governance. From the origins of Core development to the recent rifts over protocol changes, Tomer explains why these debates aren’t just technical, they’re philosophical.At the heart of it all is one question: can Bitcoin evolve without betraying its purpose? Fear and trust collide here. On one side are those pushing for innovation; on the other, those guarding the purity of sound money. The tension isn’t abstract, it’s personal, and it’s reshaping the future of the network, because when the code that runs the world’s hardest money starts to split, the real question is whether we can keep talking long enough to hold it together.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:42] Why teaching Bitcoin without metaphors could change how people actually understand it[04:57] What the fight between “custodians” and “innovators” reveals about Bitcoin’s future[09:18] How paranoia and blind trust both distort debates about Bitcoin’s governance[13:27] The overlooked reason Bitcoin’s consensus rules act more like judges than developers[18:46] What the “inscriptions” controversy exposed about Bitcoin’s shifting priorities[23:55] Why rushing code changes in Bitcoin can have irreversible consequences[30:41] The deeper conflict between those who see Bitcoin as money and those who see it as adatabase[39:52] How generational differences among developers are reshaping Bitcoin Core[50:16] What real dialogue, not debate, could mean for Bitcoin’s survivalWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:The Legendary Treasure of Satoshi Nakamoto by Tomer Strolight | ArticleHello. I Am Bitcoin by Tomer Strolight | Article Why People Wonder if Bitcoin is Alien Technology by Tomer Strolight | ArticleSwan Bitcoin | Blog Learn more from Tomer by following him on X and LinkedIn.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn
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103: Michael Dunworth ON: The Treasury Game That’s Crashing Bitcoin Stocks
Bitcoin hit $125,000 this week, and it felt like nobody cared.In this episode, I’m joined by three-time guest Michael Dunworth. He’s a longtime Bitcoiner and builder who helped roll licensing, on-ramps, off-ramps, and banking partners into an API for others to use.We dig into how Bitcoin treasury companies turned a smart idea into a dangerous illusion. Big promises, confusing language, and off-chain trades have investors thinking they’re buying Bitcoin when they’re really buying risk. Custodians hold too much power. Analysts still use the wrong metrics. And the people trying to shortcut their way to gains keep getting wrecked.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[01:06] Why Bitcoin treasury companies copied the Saylor playbook, and why it backfired[03:18] The reason “acquired” is used intentionally as opposed to “bought” when companies announce Bitcoin buys[04:49] What happens when investors chase Bitcoin exposure through stocks instead of self-custody[06:32] How traditional analysts miss the point by measuring treasuries in dollars, not SATs per share[14:11] The risk no one’s talking about when custodians hold a fifth of all Bitcoin[37:52] What OTC net settlement reveals about “price suppression” myths[44:09] How off-chain trading hides real Bitcoin demand from the charts[57:58] Why centralization could turn Bitcoin’s strength into its biggest weaknessWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:The Dao of Bitcoin by Scott Dedels | Book or AudiobookThe Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookLearn more from Michael by following him on X.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn
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102: Sunny Ray ON: Sunny Ray ON: Taking on India’s Central Bank… and Winning
India’s Bitcoin story might be the most important one you haven’t heard yetIn this episode, I’m joined by Sunny Ray, a longtime Canadian Bitcoin entrepreneur. He started meetups in Bangalore and often ran them weekly. He launched a Bitcoin company in India and helped challenge the central bank in a case that was won in 2020.Most people can’t define money, even as it runs their lives. After 2020, inflation made that gap impossible to ignore. We trace what changed, why Bitcoin clicked, and how India became a proving ground. And you’ll see why small, consistent moves beat complicated protocols.You’ll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[05:25] The moment Sunny realized no one could explain what money actually is[07:40] How discovering Bitcoin in India rewired his understanding of value[12:15] The surprising story of Unocoin’s launch—and the central banker who showed up in secret[18:05] What happened when India’s Supreme Court ruled against the central bank’s Bitcoin ban[21:20] Why India’s obsession with gold could make it the next global Bitcoin powerhouse[25:15] How Bitcoin could revolutionize India’s massive remittance market[27:45] The rise of Bitcoin treasury companies—and why Sunny thinks we’re in the first inning[36:10] What Michael Saylor’s “Iron Bank” strategy reveals about the future of corporate Bitcoin[37:50] How Vancouver’s mayor is fighting red tape to make his city Bitcoin-friendlyWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Unocoin | WebsiteFind more from Sunny Ray:Sunny Ray | WebsiteSunny Ray | LinkedInSunny Ray | FacebookFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn
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101: Daniel Carlin ON: Behind The Scenes Of The Canadian Bitcoin Conference
👉 Engage top talent and empower your team with Bitcoin saving: https://blockrewards.caBitcoin solves a critical problem that touches everyone. What happens when Canada faces that head-on?In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Carlin, founder of the Canadian Bitcoin Conference, just a week before it returns to Montreal. This is the third run of the event, which started in Toronto in 2023 before moving to Montreal last year.We get into what it takes to build a lineup of about 70 Bitcoin-focused speakers across two stages, and how the conference has become a place where you can actually connect with the people. Daniel also talks about the new business workshop designed for owners who want to learn how to bring Bitcoin into their operations.You’ll Learn:What happens when a government blocks a keynote speaker from entering the countryThe link between conference size and the chance to actually meet speakers face to faceThe reason the Canadian Bitcoin Conference moved from June to October in MontrealWhy corporate workshops are now part of the conference programHow business owners can start accepting and reporting Bitcoin in CanadaThe toll of running a multi-day conference and what it feels like behind the scenesThe connection between Bitcoin’s price, ticket sales, and conference turnout in CanadaTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[06:42] Why the conference moved to October in Montreal[10:05] Building a lineup and what’s new with speakers this year[13:57] The launch of a corporate workshop for business owners[16:41] Adding hockey and social events to the conference culture[19:12] What running a Bitcoin conference really feels like[23:34] How ticket sales and turnout shift with Bitcoin’s price[26:52] The Canadian economy’s drag on attendance and travel[29:07] Looking ahead to Bitcoin adoption in Canada and beyond[36:14] Conference details, workshops, and speakersWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Canadian Bitcoin Conference | WebsiteLearn more from Daniel on LinkedIn.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn
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