EPISODE · Jul 21, 2025 · 1H 12M
You’ve Been Lied to About Bitcoin — Here’s Who’s Behind It | Fernando Nikolic | BFM172
from Bitcoin for Millennials · host Bram Kanstein
Fernando Nikolić is the VP of Marketing & Communications at Blockstream, and founder of the media research firm Bitcoin Perception, where he tracks and analyzes the mainstream media's coverage of Bitcoin and how that influences its adoption.› https://x.com/basedlayer› https://bitcoinperception.comPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Narrative Warfare03:58 - The Fragmentation of Bitcoin Narratives07:42 - Media Influence & Old Narratives Resurfacing12:11 - The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Media15:24 - Creative Destruction in Media and Music20:55 - The Democratization of Information25:49 - The Battle for Monetary Control31:32 - Bitcoin's Accessibility and Misunderstanding33:15 - The Role of Information Asymmetry35:05 - The Challenge of Adoption38:43 - The Influence of Media Narratives41:41 - Cultural Perceptions of Bitcoin48:00 - Fragmentation of Bitcoin Narratives53:13 - TradFi's Influence on Bitcoin01:00:26 - AI's Impact on Content Creation01:03:42 - Measuring Bitcoin's Narrative Successℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Fernando Nikolic discuss the complexities of Bitcoin's narrative warfare, exploring how media fragmentation and the influence of both legacy and individual creators shape public perception. They discuss the persistence of old narratives, the role of AI in content creation, and the asymmetry of information that affects Bitcoin adoption. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and the cultural implications of Bitcoin as a decentralized system, ultimately highlighting the need for a balanced narrative that encompasses both the positive and negative aspects of Bitcoin.
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Fernando Nikolić is the VP of Marketing & Communications at Blockstream, and founder of the media research firm Bitcoin Perception, where he tracks and analyzes the mainstream media's coverage of Bitcoin and how that influences its adoption.› https://x.com/basedlayer› https://bitcoinperception.comPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Narrative Warfare03:58 - The Fragmentation of Bitcoin Narratives07:42 - Media Influence & Old Narratives Resurfacing12:11 - The Sunk Cost Fallacy in Media15:24 - Creative Destruction in Media and Music20:55 - The Democratization of Information25:49 - The Battle for Monetary Control31:32 - Bitcoin's Accessibility and Misunderstanding33:15 - The Role of Information Asymmetry35:05 - The Challenge of Adoption38:43 - The Influence of Media Narratives41:41 - Cultural Perceptions of Bitcoin48:00 - Fragmentation of Bitcoin Narratives53:13 - TradFi's Influence on Bitcoin01:00:26 - AI's Impact on Content Creation01:03:42 - Measuring Bitcoin's Narrative Successℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Fernando Nikolic discuss the complexities of Bitcoin's narrative warfare, exploring how media fragmentation and the influence of both legacy and individual creators shape public perception. They discuss the persistence of old narratives, the role of AI in content creation, and the asymmetry of information that affects Bitcoin adoption. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of diverse perspectives and the cultural implications of Bitcoin as a decentralized system, ultimately highlighting the need for a balanced narrative that encompasses both the positive and negative aspects of Bitcoin.
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