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Bitcoin and Me

by Gary Smith

A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.

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  1. Quick Update on Bitcoin & Me

    This one's short and sweet... For Pizza Day tickets visit bsebtc.co.uk

  2. E47 : How Bitcoin Mining Is Fixing Energy Waste | Jason Deane, Renewablox

    Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this...

  3. E46 : Bitcoin is an act of Rebellion with Rebel Money

    Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this...

  4. E45 : How Bitcoin Is Reinventing Podcasting with Nick Malster (Fountain)

    Nick will be at Pizza Day! Pizza Day 22 May 2026 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for...

  5. E44: Why Bitcoin Is the Natural Evolution of Money with Vijay Selvam

    Vijay will be at Pizza Day! Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off...

  6. E43 : The Future of Money Starts With Education - with Molly Spiers

    Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, Molly Spiers...

  7. From Plumbing to Bitcoin: Faith, Freedom and the Future of Money with Myles Dhillon

    Pizza Day 22 May 2025 - info and tickets ⁠https://www.bsebtc.co.uk/event-details/the-pizza-day-thing⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I sit down with my mate...

  8. From Mining a 50BTC Block to Building Custom Tech ; an OG UK Bitcoin Miner Tells His Story!

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I sat down with Dunc from Solo Mining Co to explore the world of Bitcoin mining from the ground up — from early memories of money to…

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  9. E40 : Bitcoin as a Path to Authentic Living — Selale’s Journey (@AZA_21M)

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In my conversation with Selale, we explored her deeply personal journey with money, growth, and finding authenticity through Bitcoin. She reflected on her...

  10. E39 : Growing Up in a Bitcoin Family: Kaitlyn Prince on Youth, Money, and Finding Her Voice

    In my conversation with Kaitlyn Prince, I had the chance to explore her unique journey growing up in a Bitcoin family and how that early exposure shaped her worldview. She shared what money meant to her as a child travelling abroad, how a nomadic upbringing influenced her independence, and what…

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  11. The UK Just Opened the Door to Bitcoin ETNs. Here’s What It Means - with Ray Dillet from Bitwise

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Bitcoin Prague tickets⁠ - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this session, we turn to one of the most significant developments in the Bitcoin space here in the UK right now; the arrival of Bitcoin ETNs, or Exchange…

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  12. Inside BTC Prague with Matyáš Kuchař including exclusive news for the 2026 conference!

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bitcoin Prague tickets - use code GARYBTC for 10% off In this episode, I speak with Matyas, one half of the sibling driving force behind BTC Prague — Europe’s largest Bitcoin-only conference — to uncover how a small…

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  13. BSE25 Ep8 : Bitcoin for Creatives / Taking ACTION

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. Two more sessions - the final two! - with the…

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  14. BSE25 Ep7 : Bitcoin Layer 2 / Paper Bitcoin is Bad for Bitcoin

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. Two more sessions - one around the future of…

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  15. BSE25 Ep6 : Bitcoin Echo Chamber / Future of Mining

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. Two more sessions - the 'statement session' for...

  16. BSE25 Ep5 : Bitcoin Treasury Companies [Andrew Webley Smarter Web Company, Richard Byworth, Joe Bryan, Scott Ellam, Jordan Walker]

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. This was the heavyweight panel of the day with a pretty...

  17. BSE25 Ep 4 : Ask Me Anything sessions

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. These are back to back 'Ask Me Anything' sessions that…

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  18. BSE25 Ep 3 : Is Bitcoin Inevitable & Politics is Good for Bitcoin

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. The first session is a panel discussion exploring whether...

  19. BSE25 Ep 2 : Bitcoin In Personal Finance & Bitcoin for Future Generations

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. The first session is 'Bitcoin in Personal Finance', followed by...

  20. BSE25 Ep 1 : Henry Herbert & State of Our Nation

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠ A series of recordings from the stage at BSE conference - the first Bitcoin conference in East Anglia which took place at The Athenaeum in Bury St Edmunds on 20 Sep 2025. This first episode features the opening talk from Henry Herbert…

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  21. E35 : BHODL’s CEO Freddie New: Fixing Money, Fixing the Future with Bitcoin

    In my conversation with Freddie New, we explored both his personal journey and his work with Bitcoin Policy UK. Freddie began by sharing vivid childhood memories of growing up in Zimbabwe during a period of high inflation, and how those experiences shaped his views on money, frugality, and...

  22. E34 : Quick update a week before the BSE Conference

    Just a very short update on why I've been quiet with podcasts If you haven't got a ticket for BSE Conf on 20 Seo and want one then here's the link - use code GARY for 10% off! Tickets

  23. E33 : From Stockbroker to Bitcoin Advocate: Alan Edwards' Journey (founder of Evoke Solutions)

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠BSE Conferece Tickets ⁠⁠⁠⁠ - 20 Sep 2025 in Bury St Edmunds ⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠ In this episode, Alan Edwards, founder of Evoke Solutions, shares his journey from early financial experiences to becoming an Independent Financial Advisor and later a Bitcoin...

  24. E32 : From Austrian Economics to Bitcoin Integration - Sam Roberts, Cartright.

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠BSE Conferece Tickets ⁠⁠⁠ - 20 Sep 2025 in Bury St Edmunds ⁠⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠ I had the pleasure of speaking with Sam Roberts, known for his pioneering work in integrating Bitcoin into UK pension funds. We delved into the fascinating journey of how Sam's…

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  25. E31: Why I left Corporate life for Bitcoin and Freedom - AJ

    ⁠⁠YouTube Channel - Bitcoin & Me⁠⁠ ⁠⁠BSE Conferece Tickets ⁠⁠ - 20 Sep 2025 in Bury St Edmunds ⁠⁠Follow me on X⁠ In this episode, I sit down with AJ to discuss her personal journey with money, freedom, and identity. We start by exploring her early memories of money, how her teenage years shaped…

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  26. E30 : Rethinking Money: a Gen X - Millennial Talk on Bitcoin, Pensions, and more with TC from @TheRoadToOneBTC

    I met TC from @TheRoadToOneBTC to hear about his relatively recent journey into Bitcoin and how it’s transformed his views on money, savings, and the broader financial system. He shared early memories of inflation and how they led him to question the fiat system, recently discovering Bitcoin as a...

  27. E28 : 'Bitcoin is more than money, it's a way of life' with Clair Prince

    In this episode, I speak with Claire Prince of Women of Bitcoin about how Bitcoin has transformed her family’s life. We dive into her journey—from saving and investing, to homeschooling, navigating regulations in France, and raising kids with a deep understanding of financial sovereignty. Claire...

  28. E29 : Jesse Myers - The Slow Death of Fiat and the Inevitable Rise of Bitcoin

    In this episode, I sit down with Jesse Myers, a fascinating mind with a rich background in trad fi and Bitcoin. We start by diving into his early memories of money and the formative influences that shaped his understanding of value. Jesse unpacks how Bitcoin could radically impact future...

  29. E27 : Bitcoin, Sovereignty & Sikhism with Nav , @BastiatResearch

    In this episode, I sit down with Nav to dive deep into his journey with Bitcoin—how it began, how it evolved, and how it continues to shape his worldview. We start by talking about his upbringing and early influences around money, work ethic, and responsibility, which laid the groundwork for his...

  30. Episode 26 : Jez - Hashley Giles

    Jez (aka Hashley Giles) shares his journey from early financial memories to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. The conversation begins with his background and first encounters with money, laying the foundation for his entrepreneurial path and transition into sales. As the episode…

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  31. Episode 25 : Solo pod on the emotions and psychology of investing

    No guest this time - just a relatively short solo pod where I talk about the emotions and psychology of investing, along with tips and techniques you might consider to help recognise when you might be at risk of making poor investment decisions. Obviously like all by podcasts this is not…

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  32. Episode 24 : Henry Herbert, "The Bitcoin Chef"

    In a bit of a rush today to get this out so I'm cutting down the blurb (which nobody probably reads anyway!) Really enjoyed this chat with Henry - yet again feels like I'm chatting with an old friend when in reality we've never met before, only shared emails and X posts! Can't wait for Henry to...

  33. Episode 23 : BTC Prague 2025 Reflections and Revelations...

    I just got back from BTC Prague - what a trip! My first ever conference and it's fair to say it was genuinely life changing. On the flight home I captured my thoughts - reflecting on my experiences there and challenging some of my thoughts about Bitcoin and the Bitcoin 'space'. If that doesn't...

  34. Episode 22 : Robin Thatcher - Bitcoin Accountant

    In this episode, I sit down with Robin Thatcher to explore his unique journey into the world of finance, accountancy, and...dare I say it... cryptocurrency. We start by looking back at Robin’s early memories and attitudes toward money, and how key influences and role models helped shape his...

  35. Episode 21 : James from the Smarter Web Company community

    In this episode, I sit down with James for an honest and insightful conversation that spans career shifts, money mindset, and Bitcoin. We kick things off with his journey from working in IT to becoming a mental health counsellor. We dive into his childhood experiences around money, how they…

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  36. Episode 20 : GG 'Your Bitcoin Story'

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with GG, a fellow podcast host and a deep thinker in the Bitcoin space. GG shared some powerful personal stories — from experiencing the Cyprus financial crisis to the spiritual transformation that came with embracing Bitcoin. We explored the...

  37. Episode 19 : Tim Bresnan

    In this episode, I sit down with former England cricketer Tim Bresnan for a fascinating conversation that goes far beyond the pitch. We start with Tim’s early memories of money and how his mindset around wealth began to form. He shares his transition from amateur to professional cricket and why...

  38. Episode 18 : Fred Jollien

    In this episode, I meet Fred Jollien, a passionate Bitcoiner from Switzerland, to explore his personal journey into the world of Bitcoin. Fred sold me his ticket to Bitcoin Prague because he's expecting his first born child and can no longer make it - a random connection that has resulted in yet...

  39. Episode 17 : Dennis Porter

    This episode shows how early we all still are - even someone as busy and well known globally in Bitcoin circles will spare an hour to talk to an unknown podcaster from the UK! Our conversation delves into the evolving world of Bitcoin advocacy, tracing its intersection with politics, legislation,...

  40. Episode 16 : Jeremy Cline "Change Work Life"

    My conversation with Jeremy weaves together money, career, purpose, and Bitcoin. We start with his early influences on financial thinking and trace his path from law to coaching, exploring how those transitions shaped his approach to life and work. Jeremy shares how he discovered Bitcoin and why…

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  41. Episode 15 : Lynne Bairstow

    In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Lynne about her incredible journey from a career on Wall Street to becoming a passionate advocate for Bitcoin. We started by talking about her early memories of money and how those experiences shaped her path into finance. Lynne opens up about...

  42. Episode 14 : Adam "ThamesDittonBTC"

    I meet Adam who has lead the way in Thames Ditton onboarding shops and vendors to get onboard with accepting Bitcoin payments. "Bitcoin Pizza Day" is Thursday 22 May, marking the anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction in 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz famously spent 10,000...

  43. Episode 13 : Joe Bryan

    In this episode, I catch up with Joe Bryan to dive into his fascinating journey from studying physics to navigating the high-stakes world of investment banking. Joe opens up about his childhood, the teachers who left a mark, and what eventually led him to Bitcoin. We talk candidly about stress,...

  44. Episode 12 : James Dewar "Bridge2Bitcoin"

    In this episode, I spoke with James Dewar about his journey from traditional finance into the world of Bitcoin. He shared early money memories, how his views evolved over time, and the role adaptability and failure played in shaping his career. We explored his discovery of Bitcoin, how it...

  45. Episode 11 : Bram Kanstein - "Bitcoin for Millennials"

    I've been listening to Bram's podcast - Bitcoin for Millennials - for a while now, so I was delighted when Bram agreed to be a guest on Bitcoin & Me. My conversation with Bram didn't disappoint - he has a fascinating story to tell about his route into learning what real money is and how our…

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  46. Episode 10 : Me on Robin Seyr's Podcast

    This is a 'rebroadcast' of my appearance on Robin Seyr's podcast (if you follow him too, you have probably heard it already!). Find me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/SmithyG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NOSTR : npub1s3983eg8xthewgl0mzyvz5muxhgux0lkf253hanwggx8l4u8nz4sy3900l Follow Robin on X: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/robinseyr⁠…

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  47. Episode 9 : Jaden Lister

    I met Jaden 'in real life' only last week but have been chatting with him for a while in a Bitcoin Telegram group - I thought his story would be an interesting one and was keen to have him on to help give more age diversity to my guest profile! At 23 he has maturity well beyond his years,...

  48. Episode 8 : Nat Cole

    Nat's been in and around Bitcoin for years but is still developing wider adoption of Bitcoin in creative spaces and educational institutions alike. It was fascinating to hear some of the stories from 'back in the day', and my conversation with Nat gave me a different perspective on some of my...

  49. Episode 7 : Dan Parkinson

    Dan opens up about his journey from chasing financial success to finding purpose through personal resilience and Bitcoin. He reflects on early money mindsets, the toll of high-pressure finance careers, and a breaking point that forced a life-changing transition. His time in Lebanon offered...

  50. Episode 6 : Susie Ward

    Susie is CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK and journalist for Forbes as well as being a wonderful human being! It was fascinating to hear about Susie's childhood and early adulthood experiences with money and how that set her on a different path to the 'norm'. We go on to discuss various societal and...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast exploring the personal stories behind discoveries of Bitcoin; money mindset, emotional and psychological impact of volatility and considerations for the ‘end game’.

HOSTED BY

Gary Smith

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