E68: Making History Immutable with Bitcoin

SummaryIn this episode of the ATX DAO Podcast, Luke and Ash welcome Michael J. Kelly, better known as The Bitstorian. A professor of religious studies and founder of the first Bitcoin research lab on a U.S. campus, Michael bridges theology, history, and technology in surprising ways. From “render unto Caesar” as a prophecy for sound money to building miners that double as heated toilet seats, he shows how Bitcoin reshapes everything from faith to engineering.The conversation dives into decentralizing mining, educating Gen Z on Bitcoin, and reimagining higher education through proof-of-work systems. Expect thought-provoking insights, humor, and bold ideas, including what it means to write history on-chain. Whether you’re crypto-curious or a longtime Bitcoiner, this episode will challenge how you think about money, meaning, and the future of innovation.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Theology00:39 The Intersection of Bitcoin and Religious Studies04:45 Establishing a Bitcoin Research Lab08:16 Decentralization and Financial Literacy10:21 Challenges of Decentralized Mining13:03 Engaging the Next Generation with Bitcoin16:58 Innovative Mining Solutions and Education22:14 The Role of History in Bitcoin27:10 Empowering Students through Bitcoin Education34:46 Future of Education and BitcoinConnect with Michael:X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@BitstorianWebsite: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/michael-kellyCheck out our friends at Tequila 512:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tequila512.com⁠⁠Socials: ⁠⁠X (Twitter)⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠To learn more about ATX DAO:Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠websiteFollow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter)Subscribe to our newsletterConnect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠Connect with the ATX DAO Podcast team on X (Twitter):Ash:  ⁠@ashinthewild⁠Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Podcast:If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network.Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3.