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• 92: Jordi Llonch ON: Why Geographic Freedom Isn’t Enough—You Need Bitcoin

  “You thought you were free—until your bank froze your money.”This week on The Block Reward, Scott sits down with Jordi Llonch, a former airline pilot turned Bitcoin advocate and digital freedom strategist. Jordi’s not just talking tech—he’s living the life of a global citizen, traveling the world as a true digital nomad and helping others do the same. With a sharp eye for how broken financial systems restrict our autonomy, Jordi brings a unique and urgent perspective on why Bitcoin matters far beyond investment portfolios.In this episode, you’ll explore the rising tension between geographical freedom and financial dependence, and how Bitcoin is quietly becoming the tool that unlocks both. Jordi shares stories from his travels, explains how Bitcoin empowers remote workers and nomads, and introduces ideas like geoarbitrage, circular economies, and financial self-sovereignty. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at Barcelona’s thriving Bitcoin community, what’s really happening in places like El Salvador and Costa Rica, and why most people won’t care about Bitcoin—until they’re forced to. If you’re curious about building a life outside the system, this is the episode you’ve been waiting for.You’ll Learn:How digital nomads can unlock true freedom by combining geographic and financial independenceWhy most remote workers misunderstand what “freedom” actually requiresHow to use geoarbitrage to align your lifestyle with your valuesWhy banks freeze funds for nomads—and how Bitcoin bypasses that riskHow to identify the moment your freedom is just an illusionWhat Bitcoin adoption looks like on the ground in El Salvador vs. Costa RicaWhy freedom technologies matter more than speculative price chartsHow local Bitcoin communities fuel real-world adoption and resilienceWhy the global South may lead the next wave of Bitcoin innovationWhat a “Swiss bank account on your phone” really means for sovereigntyTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction [03:10] What defines a digital nomad [05:05] Why freedom is the central value for nomads [06:45] The financial limitations of geographic freedom [08:00] The role of Bitcoin in solving financial friction [09:15] How Bitcoin becomes a tool for survival, not speculation [11:26] The mindset shift from settling to mobility [14:02] How capital controls broke the social contract [15:32] How Bitcoin flips the power dynamic between people and states [16:12] Why the global South may rise while the West declines [18:07] A comparison of Bitcoin adoption in El Salvador vs Costa Rica [20:49] The “frog in the jacuzzi” metaphor for passive decline [22:47] Why Bitcoin provides a mobile, uncensorable bank account [24:12] How a pizza shop was on boarded through real demand [25:01] Inside Barcelona’s thriving Bitcoin-only community [27:06] Examples of technical workshops offered in Barcelona [29:45] Behind the scenes of Barcelona’s Bitcoin-only conference [33:04] Why Jordi built a global Bitcoin event map [35:37] The power of Bitcoin meetups when traveling [37:20] Why nationalism and politics create division [39:51] Creating a culture of global citizenshipWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:BTC Map | WebsiteBTC Events Map | WebsiteNostr | WebsiteSatlantis | WebsiteLearn more about Jordi by following him on X, LinkedIn and SatlantisFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

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• 91: Willy Woo & Yann Allemann ON: What Happens When Bitcoin Becomes the World’s Base Asset?

  "Bitcoin isn’t digital gold—it’s something far more powerful."In this episode, Scott is joined by two of the most respected names in on-chain analytics and Bitcoin macro strategy: Willy Woo, legendary data analyst and market commentator, and Yann Alleman, co-founder of Swissblock and architect of institutional-grade Bitcoin strategy. Together, they break down why Bitcoin’s trajectory isn’t just about price—it’s about fundamentally redefining value on a global scale.You’ll gain insider insight into Bitcoin’s path to 50%+ of global GDP, the rise of sovereign and corporate treasury adoption, and why volatility is not a bug—but a feature—of an evolving macro asset class. The trio explores how Bitcoin stacks up against fiat, gold, and altcoins, the role of liquidity flows, and why traditional portfolio management is being forced to adapt. You’ll also hear about the tools behind Bitcoin Vector, their new initiative aimed at professionalizing Bitcoin analytics and educating the next wave of institutional adoption.This is not your typical Bitcoin hype conversation—it's a masterclass in understanding the next evolution of money.You’ll Learn:How Bitcoin could realistically capture 50% of global GDP and what that means for investorsWhy measuring Bitcoin in fiat terms distorts long-term value projectionsHow on-chain data reveals Bitcoin's unique position as a macro asset, not just digital goldWhat liquidity trends tell us about Bitcoin’s sensitivity to global monetary policyHow to interpret Bitcoin’s volatility compression as a sign of market maturityWhy corporate and sovereign treasury adoption is accelerating—and what to watch forHow to assess the real risk behind Bitcoin-holding companies using convertibility metricsWhy altcoin dominance is likely to shrink as Bitcoin consolidates its role as the anchor assetHow stablecoins and Bitcoin together reshape the foundation of global financeWhat top funds get wrong about portfolio allocation in a high-liquidity Bitcoin worldTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:24] Bitcoin as a percentage of global GDP [03:16] Measuring Bitcoin by GDP instead of USD [04:22] Liquidity dynamics between real estate and Bitcoin [07:05] Bitcoin as a complex macro system [09:32] Why Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold [11:08] Coexistence of fiat and Bitcoin [14:35] How smaller nations lead Bitcoin adoption [18:09] Corporate treasury adoption trends [20:38] Market-neutral Bitcoin strategies explained [22:24] Risks of over-leveraged Bitcoin treasury firms [28:07] Sovereign Bitcoin adoption behind the scenes [32:19] Bitcoin dominance and the altcoin decline [36:25] Why altcoins continue to underperform [41:02] When altcoins actually outperform Bitcoin [45:00] Bitcoin’s cycles tied to global liquidity [49:06] Why most crypto trading strategies fail [53:05] Bitcoin as a check on fiat systems [56:03] Swissblock and Bitcoin Vector overviewWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Swiss Block | WebsiteGlass Node | WebsiteBlackRock | WebsiteCME | WebsiteStarlink | WebsiteBitcoin Vector | XLearn more from Willy by following him on X and LinkedIn. Learn more from Yann by following him on LinkedIn.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

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• 90: Hunter Albright ON: The Bitcoin Hack to Build Wealth WITHOUT Paying Taxes

  Why the Ultra-Wealthy Never Sell—and What Bitcoin Has to Do with ItThis episode features Hunter Albright, systems engineer, AI expert, and traditional finance veteran turned Bitcoin educator and executive at Salt Lending. With decades of experience managing credit portfolios and building financial models, Hunter brings a rare combination of institutional insight and future-focused innovation to the conversation.You’ll learn why Bitcoin isn’t just digital gold—it’s becoming the foundational asset of a new financial paradigm. Hunter breaks down how Bitcoin enables everyday people to use wealth-building strategies once reserved for the elite: leveraging appreciating assets, avoiding taxable events, and gaining financial mobility across borders. You’ll also hear what’s brewing in the world of Bitcoin-backed loans, how businesses (from governments to mom-and-pops) are waking up to the power of holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets, and what the rise of global Bitcoin treasuries means for the future of real estate, debt, and sovereignty. Whether you're a curious investor or a serious builder, this conversation will change how you think about money, freedom, and what comes next.You’ll Learn:How borrowing against Bitcoin mimics ultra-wealthy strategies for tax-efficient wealth buildingWhy collateralized debt can be a smarter play than traditional creditHow Bitcoin’s portability redefines global financial freedomWhat rising institutional interest signals about Bitcoin’s future as collateralHow real estate investing could shift as Bitcoin adoption growsWhy stablecoins and other digital assets might dominate daily transactionsHow Bitcoin-backed loans unlock income bridging and retirement fundingWhat to look for in a lender to stay in control of your collateralHow Bitcoin treasuries can make small businesses more resilientWhy peer-to-peer transactions challenge the traditional four-party payment modelTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction [02:00] How Bitcoin enables global, peer-to-peer wealth transfer [03:00] Using Bitcoin as a collateralized, appreciating asset [05:07] How the wealthy avoid taxes by borrowing against assets [07:00] Why Bitcoin could replace real estate as preferred collateral [09:00] Bitcoin loan interest rates vs expected appreciation [10:00] Institutional lenders entering Bitcoin-backed loan markets [12:00] The rise of Bitcoin treasury reserves in companies and governments [14:00] Why businesses underperform without Bitcoin on the balance sheet [17:00] How Bitcoin reserves support small and rural businesses [20:00] Global wealth preservation in failing fiat systems [22:00] Bitcoin as a portable Swiss bank account [25:00] Comparing Visa’s payment network to Bitcoin’s peer-to-peer model [27:00] Bitcoin’s potential to disrupt credit card fees and chargebacks [30:00] Why Bitcoin users need self-custody and financial literacy [32:00] What Salt Lending offers for Bitcoin-backed borrowing [34:00] Three key reasons people use Bitcoin loansWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Salt Lending | WebsiteCertified Bitcoin Professional (C4) | WebsiteBitcoin 2026 Conference (Las Vegas) | WebsiteFollow Hunter on LinkedIn and X.Find more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

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• 89: Aleks Svetski ON: The Anti-Algorithm Era Has a Name: Bitcoin + Nostr

  If you want a competitive edge, stop trying to out-AI everyone—and start doing things only humans can.This week on The Block Reward, Scott sits down with returning guest Aleks Svetski—entrepreneur, author of The Bushido of Bitcoin, and the visionary founder behind Satlantis, a decentralized, Nostr-powered travel and social app reshaping how sovereign individuals connect in the real world. With a track record of challenging the status quo, Aleks brings sharp insight into the future of technology, identity, and human connection.In this thought-provoking conversation, you’ll discover how Satlantis merges real-life exploration with digital sovereignty, why mainstream social media is devolving into algorithmic sludge, and how decentralized protocols like Nostr could reshape the internet as we know it. Aleks also drops bold takes on AI hype, Bitcoin’s inevitable dominance, and why your competitive edge lies in not outsourcing your life to tech. Whether you’re a Bitcoiner, builder, or freedom-seeking nomad, this episode offers a roadmap for staying human in an increasingly automated world.You’ll Learn:How building on Nostr changes what’s possible for decentralized appsWhy identity as a protocol beats identity as a featureHow social graphs drive personalized travel recommendationsWhy “real-world experience” is the next competitive edge after AI saturationHow to blend directory, social, and review systems into one seamless platformWhat Satlantis reveals about the future of network-driven communitiesWhy traditional social media is collapsing under its own algorithmsHow deflationary pressure from AI will reshape pricing and productivityWhy Bitcoin adoption and digital sovereignty go hand in handHow to position yourself where AI can’t compete—and humans thriveTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction [05:00] Why existing tools like Nomad List fall short [07:15] How building on Nostr expanded the project beyond Bitcoin [09:57] What Nostr is and how identity works on it [13:03] Why Nostr offers the power of email with social reach [15:32] Building Satlantis fully on Nostr initially failed [18:15] Why the new version blends native features with protocol integration [19:45] Why the mobile and web apps are intentionally different [21:45] How the collections feature helps travelers plan ahead [23:14] How Satlantis combines events, merchants, and content [25:12] Why traditional travel and review apps feel outdated [26:57] How Satlantis blends social discovery with structured content [28:10] How social and interest graphs drive personalization [30:03] Why Instagram changed what people share and search for [31:59] Satlantis aims to replace TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Meetup [32:31] How Nostr-based identity enables a new kind of platform [33:49] How listeners can invest in Satlantis via Timestamp [35:02] Why slop content is killing social media [36:44] Why people are craving real-world connection again [39:10] Where humans have the edge in an AI-dominated future [41:05] Why capital is shifting toward Bitcoin and real value [43:31] How Satlantis plans to onboard merchants into Bitcoin at scaleWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.The Bushido of Bitcoin by Aleks Svetski | Book The UnCommunist Manifesto by Aleks Svetski and Mark Moss | Book or AudiobookSatlantis | WebsiteThe Bitcoin Times | WebsiteSpirit of Satoshi | WebsiteLearn more about Aleks on his website. You can also follow him on X and InstagramFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

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• 88: Suman Kumar ON: How Bitcoin Gave Me Back My Sovereignty

  I didn’t lose faith in crypto—I lost faith in lies.This week on The Block Reward, Scott sits down with author and sociologist Suman Kumar, whose new book Reclaiming Sovereignty explores the gritty personal journey from crypto disillusionment to Bitcoin conviction. With no background in finance or tech, Suman brings a rare lens: one rooted in global stories, community resilience, and a fierce demand for choice. Her insights are especially vital in a world waking up to the reality of broken money.You’ll hear how surviving the collapse of Luna and the FTX fallout led Suman not to retreat—but to lean in. She unpacks Bitcoin not as tech or trend, but as a social movement—a worldwide experiment in autonomy, hope, and human empowerment. We explore the emotional and existential stakes of financial sovereignty, how Gen Z and the Global South are shaping Bitcoin’s future, and why real freedom always comes with responsibility. If you’ve ever felt like the system wasn’t built for you, this conversation is your call to reconsider what’s possible.You’ll Learn:How disillusionment with crypto scams can sharpen clarity around Bitcoin’s core valueWhy Bitcoin’s social movement transcends race, politics, and geographyHow to reframe sovereignty as actionable personal choice, not just ideologyWhat global stories reveal about Bitcoin’s role in financial survivalHow community and shared values drive deeper adoption than profit aloneWhy emotional freedom depends on financial sovereigntyWhat Gen Z’s engagement with Bitcoin signals about the future of moneyHow Bitcoin mining intersects with energy reform and Indigenous autonomyWhy responsibility—not just rebellion—is central to true financial freedomHow real stories from the Global South challenge Western Bitcoin narrativesTimestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:45] The emotional fallout of Luna and FTX [03:10] What sets Bitcoin apart from altcoins [04:26] Turning financial loss into purpose [05:38] How personal stories shape the Bitcoin narrative [06:57] The power of the global Bitcoin community [08:19] Bitcoin as a vehicle for personal choice [09:36] Why sovereignty starts with money [10:42] Bitcoin’s role in transcending identity and borders [12:01] The deeper emotional impact of broken money [13:30] Bitcoin as a tool for reclaiming personal freedom [14:27] How Bitcoin transforms lives in the Global South [15:42] Breaking away from financial systems of control [17:00] Why sovereignty means more than just independence [18:23] The cultural layers of sovereignty on Indigenous land [19:41] Why freedom must be fought for [20:55] Compliance vs responsibility in financial systems [22:14] How Bitcoin fosters active, engaged communities [23:33] Bitcoin’s optimism and life-changing potential [24:11] El Salvador’s shift from fear to hope [25:18] Gen Z’s role in shaping Bitcoin’s future [26:22] What freedom feels like after finding Bitcoin [27:29] Writing as a personal sovereignty practice [28:24] Bitcoin mining and Indigenous energy strategyWant to start a podcast like this one? Book your free podcast planning call here.Resources Mentioned:Reclaiming Sovereignty by Suman Kumar | Book The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous | Book or AudiobookConsensus Conference | Website“With Bitcoin, we don’t have to earn our wealth twice” - Ella Hough | YouTubeLearn more about Suman Kumar by following her on XFind more from Scott:Scott Dedels | XBlock Rewards | InstagramBlock Rewards | YouTubeBlock Rewards | TikTokBlock Rewards | WebsiteBlock Rewards | LinkedIn

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