Raising Bitcoin-Savvy Kids: Deanna Heikkinen on Ownschooling, Sovereignty, and the Future of Education

In this episode of The Web3 Prof Podcast, we sit down with Deanna Heikkinen, founder of Bitcoin Savvy Kids, to explore how Bitcoin principles can reshape the way we raise and educate children. Deanna introduces her concept of “Ownschooling,” a model that empowers parents to reclaim control of their child’s education through the values of sovereignty, responsibility, and self-custody.We discuss the shortcomings of traditional education in preparing kids for a decentralized future, why teaching the history of money is essential for financial literacy, and how parents can introduce concepts like barter, gold, fiat, and Bitcoin at different stages of childhood. Deanna also explains how Bitcoin’s deeper values—such as proof of work, scarcity, and independence—can be integrated into children’s learning as life lessons, not just financial ones.From building sovereign families to imagining a future shaped by Bitcoin-based education, this conversation challenges the way we view parenting, teaching, and preparing the next generation for freedom.If you are a parent, educator, or Bitcoiner curious about raising empowered kids who understand money and values, this episode will inspire you to think differently about education.Subscribe now to The Web3 Prof Podcast and never miss insights on where blockchain innovation meets real-world impact.