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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 59 MIN

"Nobody's Protected by the Law" Bitcoiners Prepare TO BE TARGETED | Katie Ananina

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Mentor Sessions Ep.013: Katie from Citizen X on Bitcoin, Second Passports, and Outmanoeuvring the State Buckle up for a high-stakes dive into the world of Bitcoin and sovereignty with Katie from Citizen X. A former Russian who fled escaped hyperinflation, Katie now arms Bitcoiners with the ultimate Plan B: second passports and residencies. She peels back the curtain on government overreach—think unrealized gains taxes, Bitcoin seizures, and creeping authoritarianism—and shows how the U.S., Canada, and UK are tightening the noose. From El Salvador’s Bitcoin citizenship hack to Portugal’s HODLer-friendly residency, this episode is your roadmap to protecting your stack and reclaiming your freedom. Want to know how Bitcoiners can stay one step ahead of the system? Hit play—this one’s a game-changer. Chapters• 00:00:00:00 - Introduction• 00:01:25:04 - Katie’s Flight from RussiaFrom hyperinflation to athletic scholarships, Katie shares her escape from Russia to the U.S. • 00:05:13:18 - Flag Theory 101Katie breaks down jurisdictional arbitrage—why Bitcoiners should stack passports like sats (start with Sovereign Individual). • 00:06:22:10 - Plan B Passport Joins Citizen XHow Katie’s Plan B Passport merged with Citizen X to turbocharge options for Bitcoiners. • 00:12:37:01 - What Makes a Passport Strong?Visa-free travel, taxes, and extradition—Katie unpacks what “strong” really means for Bitcoiners. • 00:16:15:16 - Privacy Havens: Where to GoSwitzerland, Turkey, El Salvador—Katie reveals top spots for privacy and dodging Five Eyes data traps. • 00:19:04:02 - Why Bitcoiners Are Ditching Canada & UKCensorship, civil unrest, and hostile policies—Katie explains the exodus from these jurisdictions. • 00:30:08:14 - El Salvador: Bitcoin Citizenship FrontierZero Bitcoin tax and citizenship for ~10 BTC—Katie dives into El Salvador’s HODLer paradise. • 00:35:01:01 - Portugal: Residency Without Selling SatsInvest in a Bitcoin-friendly fund for Portuguese residency—Katie’s pro tip for families and HODLers. • 00:40:08:05 - Family vs. Solo BitcoinersAntigua for families, Latin America for solo HODLers—Katie’s tailored relocation picks. • 00:42:44:09 - Extradition: How Safe Are You?Katie on state power: if they want you bad enough, they’ll get you—here’s how to lower the odds. • 00:45:14:12 - Katie’s Bitcoin Origin StoryHyperinflation, bank freezes, and Mastering Bitcoin—Katie’s path to Bitcoin enlightenment.About KatieKatie, ex-founder of Plan B Passport and now CMO at Citizen X• Website: Citizen X • Twitter: @PlanBPassportSchedule a Free Discovery Session with Nathan to fast-track your Bitcoin education and enhance your self-custody security: https://bitcoinmentor.io/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=nathan-1712797202&event=30min Struggling to explain Bitcoin to friends and family? Blockhunters - The Bitcoin Board Game makes it fun and simple. Visit blockhuntersgame.com and use code BTCMENTOR for 10% off to ignite Bitcoin curiosity today! FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.io Subscribe to Mentor Sessions: Don’t miss out—follow us on Twitter: BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions Nathan: @theBTCmentor Gary: @GaryLeeNYC Enjoyed this? Like, subscribe, and share! Watch our last episode with Nathan Law on Honk Kong’s Fight for Freedom: https://youtu.be/-C3Xi2de3Vw#Bitcoin #SecondPassport #Residency #JurisdictionalArbitrage #TaxFreedom #Privacy #ElSalvador #Portugal #MentorSessions #BitcoinEducation #CitizenX #PlanBPassport #KatieTheRussian #Freedom #Podcast #CitizenshipByInvestment #GoldenVisa

Mentor Sessions Ep.013: Katie from Citizen X on Bitcoin, Second Passports, and Outmanoeuvring the State Buckle up for a high-stakes dive into the world of Bitcoin and sovereignty with Katie from Citizen X. A former Russian who fled escaped hyperinflation, Katie now arms Bitcoiners with the ultimate Plan B: second passports and residencies. She peels back the curtain on government overreach—think unrealized gains taxes, Bitcoin seizures, and creeping authoritarianism—and shows how the U.S., Canada, and UK are tightening the noose. From El Salvador’s Bitcoin citizenship hack to Portugal’s HODLer-friendly residency, this episode is your roadmap to protecting your stack and reclaiming your freedom. Want to know how Bitcoiners can stay one step ahead of the system? Hit play—this one’s a game-changer. Chapters• 00:00:00:00 - Introduction• 00:01:25:04 - Katie’s Flight from RussiaFrom hyperinflation to athletic scholarships, Katie shares her escape from Russia to the U.S. • 00:05:13:18 - Flag Theory 101Katie breaks down jurisdictional arbitrage—why Bitcoiners should stack passports like sats (start with Sovereign Individual). • 00:06:22:10 - Plan B Passport Joins Citizen XHow Katie’s Plan B Passport merged with Citizen X to turbocharge options for Bitcoiners. • 00:12:37:01 - What Makes a Passport Strong?Visa-free travel, taxes, and extradition—Katie unpacks what “strong” really means for Bitcoiners. • 00:16:15:16 - Privacy Havens: Where to GoSwitzerland, Turkey, El Salvador—Katie reveals top spots for privacy and dodging Five Eyes data traps. • 00:19:04:02 - Why Bitcoiners Are Ditching Canada & UKCensorship, civil unrest, and hostile policies—Katie explains the exodus from these jurisdictions. • 00:30:08:14 - El Salvador: Bitcoin Citizenship FrontierZero Bitcoin tax and citizenship for ~10 BTC—Katie dives into El Salvador’s HODLer paradise. • 00:35:01:01 - Portugal: Residency Without Selling SatsInvest in a Bitcoin-friendly fund for Portuguese residency—Katie’s pro tip for families and HODLers. • 00:40:08:05 - Family vs. Solo BitcoinersAntigua for families, Latin America for solo HODLers—Katie’s tailored relocation picks. • 00:42:44:09 - Extradition: How Safe Are You?Katie on state power: if they want you bad enough, they’ll get you—here’s how to lower the odds. • 00:45:14:12 - Katie’s Bitcoin Origin StoryHyperinflation, bank freezes, and Mastering Bitcoin—Katie’s path to Bitcoin enlightenment.About KatieKatie, ex-founder of Plan B Passport and now CMO at Citizen X• Website: Citizen X • Twitter: @PlanBPassportSchedule a Free Discovery Session with Nathan to fast-track your Bitcoin education and enhance your self-custody security: https://bitcoinmentor.io/?fluent-booking=calendar&host=nathan-1712797202&event=30min Struggling to explain Bitcoin to friends and family? Blockhunters - The Bitcoin Board Game makes it fun and simple. Visit blockhuntersgame.com and use code BTCMENTOR for 10% off to ignite Bitcoin curiosity today! FREE Bitcoin Book Giveaway: New to Bitcoin? Get Magic Internet Money by Jesse Berger FREE! Click here: bitcoinmentororange.com/magic-internet-money BOOK Private Sessions with Bitcoin Mentor: Master self-custody, hardware, multisig, Lightning, privacy, and more. Visit bitcoinmentor.io Subscribe to Mentor Sessions: Don’t miss out—follow us on Twitter: BTC Sessions: @BTCsessions Nathan: @theBTCmentor Gary: @GaryLeeNYC Enjoyed this? Like, subscribe, and share! Watch our last episode with Nathan Law on Honk Kong’s Fight for Freedom: https://youtu.be/-C3Xi2de3Vw#Bitcoin #SecondPassport #Residency #JurisdictionalArbitrage #TaxFreedom #Privacy #ElSalvador #Portugal #MentorSessions #BitcoinEducation #CitizenX #PlanBPassport #KatieTheRussian #Freedom #Podcast #CitizenshipByInvestment #GoldenVisa

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