Fix the Money - Bitcoin podcast

In this conversation, Niko Jilch interviews Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Gracjan Pietras about the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and European regulation. They discuss the role of the Open Dialogue Foundation in advocating for human rights and the use of Bitcoin as a tool for crowdfunding and humanitarian aid, especially in the context of authoritarian regimes. The conversation delves into the implications of EU regulations, particularly the travel rule, on financial privacy and the potential for regulatory abuse against dissidents and civil society. The speakers emphasize the need for awareness and action to protect financial privacy and human rights in the face of increasing regulation. Gracjan Pietras and Lyudmyla Kozlovska discuss the implications of privacy laws and state intrusion on financial privacy, particularly in the context of Bitcoin and other freedom technologies. They explore the widening regulations affecting self-hosted wallets and the challenges faced by European citizens in protecting their financial privacy. The speakers emphasize the importance of legal actions, lobbying, and building freedom technologies as means to combat these challenges. They also highlight the need for civil society to mobilize and advocate for change, addressing key regulations that threaten financial freedom. The conversation concludes with actionable steps for individuals to take in order to protect their rights and privacy.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Human Rights03:12 The Role of Open Dialogue Foundation05:49 Understanding EU Regulations on Bitcoin09:04 The Impact of the Travel Rule12:00 Regulatory Intent vs. Human Rights14:49 Financial Privacy and State Overreach17:56 Weaponization of Financial Data21:04 The Dangers of Regulatory Abuse24:02 Conclusion: The Future of Financial Privacy31:56 Understanding Privacy Laws and State Intrusion35:01 The Impact of Regulations on Financial Privacy37:41 Fighting Back: Legal and Technological Solutions41:04 Mobilizing for Change: The Role of Civil Society44:13 Key Regulations to Address for Financial Freedom48:26 The Importance of Bitcoin in Authoritarian Regimes52:59 Defending Our Rights: The Need for Vigilance58:21 Taking Action: Steps to Protect Financial Privacy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

In this conversation, Niko Jilch and Peter Dunworth (X) discuss the current state of Bitcoin, investment strategies, and the role of Bitcoin advisors. Peter emphasizes the importance of timing in Bitcoin investments, the unique custody solutions offered by his firm, and the potential for significant future gains in the Bitcoin market. They also touch on the regulatory landscape in Australia and the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, highlighting the need for better custody solutions and the potential for Bitcoin-backed loans. In this conversation, Peter discusses the political motivations behind cryptocurrency regulation, the saturation of debt in the global financial system, and how Bitcoin could serve as a solution to these issues. He emphasizes the potential of Bitcoin to create equity and provide equal opportunities for all, while also addressing the implications of an equity-based system on global politics and economics. The discussion highlights the transformative power of Bitcoin in reshaping financial landscapes and empowering individuals worldwide.* The Bitcoin Adviser (English)* The Bitcoin Adviser (Deutsch)Chapters00:00 Bitcoin's Current Landscape and Investment Opportunities07:59 The Role of Bitcoin Advisors and Custody Solutions16:01 Market Dynamics and Future Predictions for Bitcoin23:56 Regulatory Environment and Institutional Adoption in Australia28:29 Political Motivations Behind Cryptocurrency Regulation30:51 Debt Saturation and the Role of Bitcoin35:16 Bitcoin as a Solution to Global Financial Issues40:33 The Future of Bitcoin and Global Credit Systems42:46 Bitcoin: An Equal Opportunity Asset45:02 Political Implications of an Equity-Based System This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Niko and Lyn Alden (X, YouTube) explore the themes surrounding Bitcoin, its significance in the current financial landscape, and the insights from Lyn's book 'Broken Money' - that has been published in German language by Aprycot Media. They discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the role of central banks, and the implications of Bitcoin as a decentralised monetary technology. Lyn shares her personal journey from gold to Bitcoin, analyses the current market dynamics, and emphasises the importance of understanding the Cantillon effect and wealth disparity in the context of monetary policy. Lyn and Niko discuss the evolving role of Bitcoin and stablecoins in the global financial landscape. They explore the concept of Bitcoin as a store of value, the challenges of currency debasement in emerging markets, and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a solution for individuals in countries with unstable currencies. The discussion also touches on the shifting attitudes of central banks and institutions towards Bitcoin, the political implications of Bitcoin adoption, and the long-term impact of Bitcoin on the global economy.* Lyn on X* Lyn’s Strategic Investment Letter* “Broken Money” in German: Amazon, Aprycot Media This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Fred Krueger (Twitter, YouTube) a mathematician and entrepreneur, discusses the power law and its implications for Bitcoin. He explains that the power law, which shows a consistent correlation between the price of Bitcoin and time, suggests that Bitcoin is a unique and fundamentally new asset. He believes that the power law indicates a high likelihood of Bitcoin reaching a million-dollar price within a decade and potentially even higher in the future. Krueger also discusses the adoption of Bitcoin as a savings mechanism and its advantages over traditional assets like gold. He concludes that Bitcoin is a digital life form that is growing through human adoption. Other talking points* Bitcoin as perfect money and the obstacles it faces. * The evolving views of Michael Saylor. * The concept of Bitcoin as a universal measuring stick. * Real estate investors' perspective on Bitcoin. * The power law and its implications for Bitcoin's future. * The role of fear and media narratives in the market. * The long-term belief in Bitcoin's value.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background06:38 The Power Law and Bitcoin's Price09:10 Understanding the Power Law21:15 Bitcoin's Future Trajectory25:13 The Speculation and Uncertainty Surrounding Bitcoin27:27 Bitcoin's Distribution and Adoption32:06 Bitcoin as a Transactional Currency33:29 Bitcoin as Perfect Money35:35 Evolving Views of Michael Saylor38:14 Bitcoin as a Universal Measuring Stick39:30 Real Estate Investors and Bitcoin43:42 The Power Law and Bitcoin's Future53:03 Fear, Media Narratives, and Market Sentiment59:41 The Long-Term Belief in Bitcoin's Value This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

“The best investment idea is something everybody needs, nobody can stop and just about everybody disagrees with you on.” - Michael SaylorIn this fireside chat at BTCPrague, Michael Saylor (Twitter, Website) discusses the paradigm shift for property rights and Bitcoin as capital. Michael starts by explaining the concept of capital and how it is the economic energy that is stored through work. He compares different capital assets, such as sovereign debt and stocks, and highlights the limitations and risks associated with them. Saylor then introduces Bitcoin as perfect capital, a digital asset that has a hard cap of 21 million and can be stored and transferred without the need for a trusted intermediary. He discusses the role of regulations and the potential for Bitcoin to be used as capital. Saylor also emphasizes the need for clarity and courage to embrace Bitcoin as a capital asset. He shares examples of companies, like MicroStrategy, that have adopted Bitcoin as part of their capital strategy and have seen significant benefits. Saylor concludes by highlighting the global paradigm shift towards digital capital and the potential for reinvigorating the capital markets and capitalism as a whole.Takeaways* Capital is the economic energy that is stored through work.* Bitcoin is perfect capital, a digital asset with a hard cap of 21 million.* Bitcoin can be stored and transferred without the need for a trusted intermediary.* Embracing Bitcoin as a capital asset requires clarity and courage.* Companies like MicroStrategy have adopted Bitcoin as part of their capital strategy and have seen significant benefits.* The global paradigm shift towards digital capital has the potential to reinvigorate the capital markets and capitalism.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Defining Capital03:26 Bitcoin as Perfect Capital06:49 Regulations and the Potential for Bitcoin as Capital12:37 Embracing Bitcoin as a Capital Asset33:10 The Global Paradigm Shift towards Digital CapitalLinks* Watch Michaels presentation in Prague* Michaels personal website* Michaels Twitter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

"Bitcoin is a scaling variant system. It grows in a proportional and efficient manner, finding the least resistance path." - Giovanni SantostasiThis conversation with Giovanni Santostasi (Website, Twitter) explores the concept of the power law and its significance for Bitcoin. The power law is a mathematical formula that describes the relationship between price and time in Bitcoin. It shows that the price of Bitcoin follows a regular pattern over time, with distinct cycles of growth and decline. The power law is a universal phenomenon found in nature and human activity, and Bitcoin is no exception. The conversation also discusses the predictability of lows and highs in Bitcoin's price and addresses skepticism about the power law. Bitcoin's price behavior follows a power law, which is a mathematical relationship between different variables. The power law in Bitcoin is a combination of two other power laws: the growth of addresses (a proxy for Bitcoin adoption) and the hash rate (a measure of computational power). Bitcoin's power law behavior is a result of feedback loops and scaling variance, which allow the system to efficiently grow and adapt. Based on the power law, it is estimated that Bitcoin's price could reach $1 million in 10 years and $4 million in 15 years. The prediction of future price movements is based on the understanding of power laws and the historical behavior of Bitcoin.Takeaways* The power law is a mathematical formula that describes the relationship between price and time in Bitcoin.* Bitcoin follows a regular pattern over time, with distinct cycles of growth and decline.* The power law is a universal phenomenon found in nature and human activity.* The predictability of Bitcoin's price is higher for lows than for highs.* Skepticism about the power law in Bitcoin can be addressed by understanding its scientific basis. Bitcoin's price behavior follows a power law, which is a mathematical relationship between different variables.* The power law in Bitcoin is a combination of the growth of addresses (a proxy for adoption) and the hash rate (a measure of computational power).* Bitcoin's power law behavior is a result of feedback loops and scaling variance, allowing the system to efficiently grow and adapt.* Based on the power law, it is estimated that Bitcoin's price could reach $1 million in 10 years and $4 million in 15 years.* The prediction of future price movements is based on the understanding of power laws and the historical behavior of Bitcoin.Chapters* 00:00 Introduction and Overview* 02:22 The Power Law Equation and its Significance* 09:37 The Power Law Chart and its Uniqueness* 11:42 The Logarithmic Transformation and Straightening the Chart* 15:38 Predictability of Lows and Highs in Bitcoin's Price* 23:24 Addressing Skepticism about the Power Law in Bitcoin* 25:28 Scientific Basis and Further Research* 29:27 Power Laws and Bitcoin's Price Behavior* 31:27 Scaling Variance and Bitcoin's Growth* 35:46 Predicting Bitcoin's Future Price* 41:55 The Timing of Bull Markets This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

I’m restarting the podcast in preparation for the huge conference in Prague. I will be hosting a fireside chat with gigachad Michael Saylor and do a keynote presentation on the lessions Bitcoiners can learn from the rebels of 1989.Looking forward to see you all in Prague!Join us and use code WASBITCOINBRINGT to get 10% off! SummaryMy conversation with Matyas Kuchar covers the upcoming Bitcoin Prague conference, the significance of Bitcoin in Europe, the VIP stage, side events, and the global impact of Bitcoin. It also delves into the importance of personal connections and the role of Bitcoin in uniting people across different continents.Takeaways* Bitcoin Prague conference is a significant event with a focus on Bitcoin and its impact on Europe.* The VIP stage offers a curated environment for business networking and in-depth discussions with speakers.* Side events and parties at the conference venue provide opportunities for networking and informal discussions.* Bitcoin plays a crucial role in uniting people across different continents and fostering lasting connections.* The conversation highlights the importance of personal connections and face-to-face interactions in the Bitcoin community.Chapters* 00:00 Bitcoin Prague: An Overview and Expectations* 03:19 The VIP Stage: Networking and In-Depth Discussions* 06:13 Side Events and Networking Opportunities* 10:23 Bitcoin's Impact on Europe and Unifying Force* 15:46 The Global Impact of Bitcoin and Uniting PeopleFull TranscriptNiko (00:00.843)Welcome back everyone, welcome back to the Fix The Money podcast. I'm restarting my English channel with a new and fresh mission. I'll write about that soon, but today we'll talk about Prague and we'll talk about me meeting Michael Saylor there, interviewing him there. This will be interesting at the VIP stage and with me today is Matthias who is behind it all. Hi, Matthias.Matyas (00:22.798)Hello everyone, hello and thanks Nico for being a part of this great mission.Niko (00:28.491)Well, thank you for taking the time. I'm very much looking forward to Prague. I'll be doing two things there. And of course, I want to promote what I'll be doing. Yes, Michael Saylor, but before we go into the details, how are preparations going? What's it going to be like in Prague this year?Matyas (00:46.478)man, it's so much things to do still. We are now in the sprinting mode with the whole team. We are very looking forward to it. It's gonna be awesome. The only unpredictable thing is the weather, but it's June, so probably it will be nice summer weather, hot and the beer will be cold. So the perfect combination and...And you know, in the even organizing business, you have one certainty that always something will go wrong, but we are prepared for everything. So you will definitely enjoy it.Niko (01:25.387)Who are the main headliners of this year's edition of Bitcoin Prague, BTC Prague? Well, there is Michael Saylor, of course, and who else?Matyas (01:34.734)Yeah, so I'm very proud to say that we are bringing Jack Mallers to Prague for the first time. I met him in another two conferences and confirmed his attendance just a few weeks ago. So Jack Mallers, then Adam Beck, then for the first time, Tour de Mestre. I'm sorry if I butchered his name. Then...Niko (01:59.178)He's a great guy. I haven't met him personally, but I'm very much looking forward to meeting him. He's amazing.Matyas (02:06.126)He is amazing and I didn't know how he looks. Of course, I read all of his work and we just met in Honey Badger conference while waiting for a burger and we were chatting for 20 minutes. I didn't know he's a tour. Yeah. So I thought that I'm chatting to some random guy and then he introduced himself and I'm just like, okay. It's tour and this actually helped me to convince him because I was talking to just aNiko (02:23.466)I see.Matyas (02:36.238)normal guy random play yeah and then we made a very very good connection and he will he will he's preparing like perfect very very interesting talk it's titled bitcoin is a mythril for Europe so maybe some connection to Lord of the Rings I don't knowNiko (02:55.759)Well, I'll be talking in my keynote, I'll be talking about the lessons from 1989. I am obsessed with communism and I see lots of strategic lessons that we can learn from the collapse basically of the Soviet Union and especially I'm very excited talking about that in Prague.There's a reason why there's so much going on in Prague. You also had it in your amazing video. There's a reason why there's so much Bitcoin stuff going on in Eastern Europe in general. We're not supposed to call it Eastern Europe anymore, right? But you know what I mean.Matyas (03:35.886)Yeah, no, it's fine. No offense taken. I'm actually proud about our history, you know, because the scars made us what we are today.Niko (03:47.243)Absolutely. I mean, there's a reason why the Satoshi Nakamoto statue is in Budapest and there's a reason why the Honey Badger is in Riga and in Warsaw there's the film festival. And of course, BTC Prague is the biggest event in Europe, right?Matyas (04:04.654)It is, it is, yeah. Last year we had 6 ,500 people, this year we are ready to welcome 8 ,000 people. We are stretching the venue even more, so we rented more place and the Czech stage will be much bigger because so many Czech Bitcoiners are coming to Prague to see their favorite Czech Bitcoin speakers. And this year...I think I feel confident enough that I'm bringing few very famous Czech speakers to the main stage. So they are not used to speak in English, but they have a lot to say. So you can, for those who want to see some famous Czech speakers, Daniel Steidrváld, he's a very famous Czech anarcho -capitalist. And he's famous because he...he can put things in very funny way and pick the most ridiculous things on the state apparatus to show how nonsense this system is. And he's a Bitcoiner, you know, so I'm very, very much looking forward to this one.Niko (05:16.97)You see, that's why I want to talk about, you know, 1989, I want to talk about Vaclav Havel and Lech Walesa. I know I'm going to butcher the names. And Hungary even, because here in Austria, we are very East, very much in the East. I'm even more Eastern than you are in Prague right now, like on the map, right? But we don't have anarcho -capitalists.But we do have communists that I can vote for in the European elections, which I think is absolutely ridiculous. But, you know, that's the that's the reality of it. So I'm also very much so that's the one thing that I'm going to do my keynote on on the Soviet Union. And then there is the fireside chat that I'm going to do with Michael Saylor. I've done that in Innsbruck twice, but that was digital. Now we do it on the stage. What are we going to do, Matthias?Matyas (05:50.446)in this.Matyas (06:13.806)So, you know the VIP stage is a perfect opportunity for everyone to meet the best and the brightest in the Bitcoin ecosystem, all the speakers, all the entrepreneurs, CEOs and founders of the companies in a curated environment, which is quiet and perfect for business networking and just like jump -starting the Bitcoin journey. It's...the VIP stage is not recorded, so the speakers are able to share a little bit more from what might be not fitting for the main stage.And not only because the audience is so big and we narrow it down to like 40 -50 people. So you can imagine after the fireside chat, you can ask a question, the speaker, he answer it. Then sometimes, and I know this from the last time, there is like a discussion between the parties and it's almost like a Socratic seminar style of thing, you know. So it gets very, very natural because it's a small group.Niko (07:17.77)Mm -hmm.Matyas (07:24.079)And after that you have an ideal situation where the ice is already broken and you can continue in the discussion with the speaker after the official fireside talk finish because the speaker will just hang out in the VIP area.Niko (07:45.45)So there's going to be more than one fireside chat, more than one, there's going to be a whole program on the VIP stage, but me and Michael, we're also going to be there. So we're going to have like 50, 60 people. I've seen the VIP stage. I was there last year. I think that honestly, of all the conferences that I've been to, yours was by far the best VIP area.I mean, we don't want to sound elitist now. The whole conference is amazing. And if you're still on the fence about it, I can tell you that it's going to be absolutely great. I mean, last year there was no BlackRock ETF. You know, this year we are basically in the middle of society here with our Bitcoin conference. Yeah, and Prague is the perfect location for it. So I can tell you, if you're listening, you know,Use my code was Bitcoin bring this the German code I'll put it in the description and get either a normal ticket or a VIP ticket if you can afford it. I know that there are many Bitcoins who can afford it and I think that and I really mean this now is the time to get in touch with people. It's not just about listening to the talks it's about meeting the other Bitcoiners and building businesses basically.Matyas (08:58.286)Yeah, Bitcoin is a growing ecosystem. I can see this from the first hand. I'm a program director of BTC Prague and I work with my brother. He is a business development part of the things and he tells me every day that the companies are hiring. They are looking for more connections.They are looking not only for developers but marketers, sales, graphic designers and all kind of classic jobs opportunities are rising in the ecosystem because it's just another business like everything else just still new. If I compare it to the dot -com bubble...early days of internet. We are probably still in the year 95. Yeah. So imagine how, how early we are and we have the very, very good situation that we can bet on the winner already on Bitcoin in the .com bubble. You didn't know which company will survive, but now with Bitcoin being the first and like far better than the second one.Niko (10:01.129)Hmph.Matyas (10:13.614)the bet is quite easy. So I would say I'm very happy that I'm here now and I wasn't there early.Niko (10:23.178)Agree 100 % I can see it also in the downloads and and you know click rates from my German channel, which is my main channel I just had a guest there Florian Bruce who is a great guy is an entrepreneur from from German He's only 26, but he's already running his own e -commerce business on Amazon And he's a big Bitcoiner and he said like his father He told him that he wanted he invested in the dot -com bubble and he didn't know what to invest in back then and then he asked himwould you have invested in the internet itself? And of course you would have. And that's what you can do with Bitcoin. And I think you say it's a business like anything else, but it really isn't because it's, I come from the media world and whenever I meet people from the classical legacy media world, they are super depressed. But today I know that, I mean,Within Bitcoin, there's so much optimism and there's so much growth that I think, especially in Europe, we have to be super careful and vigilant that this growth stays here. I mean, Czech Republic is one of the most important Bitcoin hubs in Europe. But I think that it's very important to have this huge event in the middle of Europe and also to be talking between Europeans and Americans, because I think that lots of content and lots of discussions are just happening on American stages.Matyas (11:46.638)Yeah, yeah, true, true. And this was part of our mission, why we started BTC Prior, because we saw that a lot of information, a lot of discussion happens in English language because of US. It's a big market, one language, so you put something out and it instantly gets across so many people. But in Europe, because we have different languages and we are scattered, the communities are closed.we saw the opportunity and I actually got this live ball moment in Innsbruck in 2022 when I saw the huge community super friendly, a little bit different than Czech.but still very similar. And I got this idea to bridge and connect these communities across Europe because this can help us survive in the in upcoming years of uncertainty. You need to feel that you have allies in other countries.Niko (12:31.497)Mm -hmm.Matyas (12:49.902)and you really do because Bitcoin is uniting us. It doesn't matter where you are, we are decentralized. And I really love the idea of decentralization. If you take anything in the world, not only money, and you decentralize it, it always get better and more healthier.Niko (13:06.889)Mm -hmm.Matyas (13:07.694)So I really love this and with but still you need some trust. You need to build a bridge. You need to meet for the first time to agree on some terms between each other, make the friendship and then like me and you, yeah, like we met a few times, five times, but I consider you already a good friend because we know we share the values, you know, but we couldn't establish this relationship only via call or...signal messages, right? It's not possible. You have to be there, meet the people, shake the hand and find the right people for you because the ecosystem is so colorful. Of course it's orange but it has many shapes. So you have to find your way in and show what you got and find the other side of the deal.Niko (14:02.538)It's true. I love going to Bitcoin conferences for this exact reason. Why do people go to Bitcoin conferences? Why do they go to meetups? Because most of the people at home, they are the crazy ones that always talk about Bitcoin and then they want to meet other Bitcoiners where it's normal to talk about Bitcoin. But then, of course, when you grow deeper into it, it's about making connections that are really lasting. And it's not about nationalities at all.Matyas (14:21.55)Yeah.Niko (14:31.914)I remember in El Salvador, I was making a joke about a French Bitcoiner and he was pissed at me because I even called him French. He said he's a Bitcoiner first, right? So it's like the idea that they want us to feel like Europeans, which never really works, but as Bitcoiners, it does work. And it's very important, especially in Europe, you're absolutely right, because...I know what's going on in the German -speaking Bitcoin world. I know what's going on in the English -speaking Bitcoin world. I know very well what's going on in the US. Everybody knows what's going on in the US, right? But of course, it's very hard to know what's going on in Italy, what's going on in France, what's going on in Spain, and even in the smaller countries, of course, Eastern Europe. So I really enjoy this very much. And I personally have, like I said, with my obsession with communism,I end up being an Austrian from Vienna. I always prefer going to Eastern Europe actually anyways, you know, but I think we really need to connect and build these relationships. And yeah, I mean, meeting, it doesn't matter on the VIP area or outside or for beers. I mean, what can you tell me about the side events? I mean, what's going on outside of the main venue?Matyas (15:47.63)Okay, so maybe I'll cover it from the other side of the question. I just turn it around. Side events, of course we have them, but we changed from last year that we have a party every night in the venue. So you don't have to leave the venue.We figured from feedback, from surveys, that the people actually don't like to spend too much time traveling around Prague and looking for these small side events and spending a lot of time in the public transport. So we let the venue open until midnight every night and until three o 'clock in the morning on Saturday. And we will craft a party like...just for networking, don't expect too much dancing. It's gonna be more like there are gonna be enough food and drinks to... You're smiling, you want to dance, right?Niko (16:48.969)No, no, no, no, I love, I actually don't want that.Matyas (16:52.43)So yeah, that's true. Yeah, like most of us don't want to dance on the after party. We just want to continue to talk to Bitcoiners.and talk about Bitcoin only and about what we learn during the day, just sorting out the thoughts, making sure that we understand it correctly, because live -bob moment, it can be one, but if you don't catch it, it can just somehow disappear. So that's why it's important, I believe, at least for me, to really just like...If you get something, maybe ask for more questions, encounter the speaker. Most of the speakers are absolutely happy to talk about their talk. They are very happy that someone asks additional questions. So we decided we will craft, we will create a perfect environment for this, for this mission, for more networking. So there will be a bar.designed by Maydx, the Canadian artist, and also a stage which during the day will...call during the day will be for speakers so they can they can use this as a meet and greet place after they talk they say okay guys we don't have more time for questions and answer but I will be at the meet and greet at the Maydex stage for another 30 minutes please meet me there and we can talk yeah this way we open the opportunities for for speakers to meet the audienceMatyas (18:30.286)And in the night after the talks finish at seven o 'clock, we put the DJ there and we start playing some nice, chilling music, which is not disturbing and it's just underlying the mood for...perfect networking and slowly finishing the evening until night. So we are ready for the next day and on Saturday evening we put the music a little bit more louder because we will celebrate and finish the whole conference.Niko (19:06.409)Yeah, I think this is extremely smart because if you just want to switch from a conference mode to a party mode, people, they're not going to join. I've seen this many times. It works sometimes with smaller, like very small conferences where you know exactly what kind of party vibe the people want, but in the end, people are just going to stand outside and talk to each other because that's what they've been...coming there for. And of course, you said you told your story about Tour de Mista. This sounds stupid, but all the people that are on stage, they're just people. And there's no imbalance in Bitcoin. I always say that basically, I mean, I'm a Bitcoin podcaster, right? I could do an interesting interview with every single one of the guests, of the 8 ,000 guests that you expect in Prague.I mean, it would take a while, but everybody has an interesting story to tell. It's just that some people are, you know, gotten into it quicker and now they enjoy staying on stage. And of course, Bitcoin is also about, for many people, about privacy, so they don't even want to go on stage. But I think it's no problem to talk to anybody. It's actually great. I come from legacy media, like I said, right? So nobody would ever come up to me and say, hey, Nico,thank you for the article that you wrote last week, you know, that just doesn't happen. But on Bitcoin conferences, of course, many people will come up to me because they watch my content. And actually in Madeira, I had two people who asked me why I stopped the English newsletter and the English channel. And that was like, I never expected that. In a million years, I wouldn't expect that. So that's why that's actually that was the start of me thinking about, OK, how can I restart this? Because...Only doing one language you have this problem with the connection. We couldn't be doing this right now So I'm trying to find a new way and with AI, you know soon We can just push a button and you can you know, you can speak in Czech and I can hear it in German And then it's all gonna be fineMatyas (21:13.294)Yeah, yeah. Yeah, I think it's a good idea to actually for you to start an English channel. I would be super, super interested to hear more about what is happening behind the German language barrier. That's probably what I would even read like really like focused newsletter. What is happening in in the market? Yeah, I'm just summarizing it. I would be very happy to read it.Niko (21:28.616)Mm.Niko (21:41.321)It's completely insane. It's completely insane. I would go as far as to say it's probably the biggest and most important market besides the American market. Because Germans hate inflation and they love engineering and they are now pissed off enough to look for...Matyas (21:44.686)Hmm.Niko (22:04.393)real solutions and Bitcoin is probably the best way to go about it. And I can see it in my numbers. Now that Bitcoin is going up, the numbers are growing, the interviews get more interesting. It's great and it's also important to have offers not because of the language. The language is important, but it's not just the language, it's the perspective. You need people have...specific problems, specific countries, so you need a specific perspective. I think it's going well and I see the same thing maybe going on in Italy and Spain. I don't know, but we'll see about that in Prague.Matyas (22:47.214)Yes, yes, yes. This year I was focusing on going a little bit more deeper with the main stage because I think that people who like Bitcoin, who are coming to our conference, they are critical thinkers and they like to be challenged with ideas and go a little bit behind their comfort zone.like you don't want to hear things which are too easy to digest yeah like we like to use our brain and just to connect what you were asking yes we will be we are having a panel on the Saturday which will focus on use cases on the different continents so last year it was all about Europe.Niko (23:35.529)Mm -hmm.Matyas (23:38.926)But this year we are stretching our influence, let's say, or our our curatorships to the other continents. So there will be Jack Lee speaking about Asia. There will be Abu Bakr Nurkar speaking about Africa continent. And there will be, let me just quickly remind.for the US. It's Parker Lewis who will be speaking about US and Ricky will finish the line because he's traveling a lot and he knows the emerging markets all moderated by Joe Hall. So this is the panel which I would just pick from the Saturday program to give you...Niko (24:11.496)Yes.Matyas (24:34.415)give you impression how the Bitcoin is uniting the whole world because same as we have a little differences in Europe, Czechs are maybe a little bit more privacy focused than Germans I would say.Niko (24:49.288)Mm -hmm.Matyas (24:49.39)And in Asia, there are more about the money aspect of Bitcoin. In Africa, there are more about the technology aspect about the Bitcoin. And if money, it's more about the second layers. In US, it's also a little bit different. So these big pictures presented in one place with the option to go and talk to speakers and people who really told you this information. It's just...It's just no brainer. This opportunity is so big and so uneven. Yeah, like that I cannot describe it. You know, it's and I have, I never stole this in any other podcast, but I'm very confident to tell you, Nico, that I think that coming to you, to the conference, to Bitcoin conference, it's a life changing, life changing.opportunity. It's the experience for those who really want can be such big that it opens absolutely different world and I'm talking from my own experience because attending my first conference in 2017 really changed my life and I got the idea that I will organize conferences for others.Niko (26:12.937)I couldn't agree more because I know and I've been there and I just know that talking to people personally is just different. Because if you feel each other and if you like each other then things happen. And there are so many people, including Parker by the way, I'm actually using his tool that he's working on right now, Sebride, I'm using for my own Bitcoin company.my Bitcoin media company and it's great. And of course I have many things that I want to ask that they can even make even better, but that's just one person, right? And there's so many persons that I want to talk to and reach out to and there's at least, I'm looking at this right now, I see Eric Weiss, I see Paolo Ardoinno, Teder of course, sorry for butchering his name.Ludmila is there, Anil Patel. I'm using Anil's graphics for basically all my Bitcoin talks, right? Because he does the best. There is no second best. There is no second best Bitcoin infographics, right? And there's like, I see 50 other people that I could just, but people just go on the website, btcproduct .com, check it out, use my German code, wasbitcoinbring, get yourself a ticket, come there.Matyas (27:18.542)Yes.Niko (27:32.681)Matthias, one of the things that I want to do with this podcast is I want to stop it at about 30 minutes because we already have 600 different other podcasts that go about two hours each episode. So I'll leave you there. I'm very much looking forward to see you in Prague. I'm looking forward to do my talk about the Soviets and the Bitcoin and of course the whole Michael Saylor thing. For me personally, of course, is a highlight. I hope to see many people who will listen to this right now.Send me your questions. You can put your questions in the comments. Send the questions on Twitter for Michael Saylor. Of course we'll prepare something special, but if there is one or two questions from the outside I can bring in, I'm happy to do that.Matyas (28:16.366)Thank you Nico for inviting me and it's good idea to end it before 30 minutes. That's the regular time length of my podcast. Would I listen? I usually take like three times for 30 minutes because it's just the time for a good focus, I would say. After 30 minutes, you lose the focus.Niko (28:37.289)And it's all... And you know why, just for the end, I'll just tell the story, you know why, you know, like, talk and podcasts are so long and so successful? Like, why Joe Rogan talks for an hour and a half or two hours and why he's so successful? Because Americans spend so much time in their cars.Matyas (28:54.638)What?Matyas (28:59.95)this.Niko (29:00.808)but the Europeans don't spend so much time commuting. So it's more like 20, 30 minutes. So we'll end it there. But Americans can, of course, still listen. We are happy about that. Mattias, all the best. I'll see you soon in Prague. Look very much looking forward to it.Matyas (29:11.306)All right. Thank you.Matyas (29:18.798)See you everybody, bye. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Today we sit down with 21Bitcoin CEO Daniel Winklhammer to discuss the “business” of being a Bitcoin brokerage in Europe. What happens behind the scenes? Is the regulatory landscape improving for bitcoin companies? How much will lightning integration play in the future of bitcoin business?All that and more. Enjoy!Best,YaëlContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02- Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Today I have a special treat for you. I just spent a couple of days with the amazing Jeff Booth in the beautiful mountains of Tyrol, Austria. The setting was the European Forum Alpbach, where I hosted a couple of sessions on Bitcoin and money featuring the likes of Jeff Booth and the equally brilliant Izabella Kaminska.Let’s just say: the Normies are ready! :) I haven’t seen reactions this positive yet.So here is my fireside chat with Jeff - in front of an audience of students from Club Alpbach Liechtenstein, who invited us to their house.The first part is a conversation between Jeff and me, for the second part Jeff answers a couple of interesting questions from the audience. Oh - and afterwards Jeff showed everyone how to use Nostr. :)Enjoy!Best,NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Today’s podcast interview is with Norwegian lawyer and author Rune Østgård, who has written a definitive long history of inflation and redistribution of wealth through bad money.Join us as we weave down the path of failed monetary history, prospects for Bitcoin as an alternative, and what we can learn from the non-EU, energy-rich part of northern Europe.Rune’s book:Fraudcoin: 1000 Years with Inflation as a Policyhttps://a.co/d/5L4HV8jRune’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/enur72Rune’s nostr npub: npub1sv4zk080fvt4f3982u5kffzdkex3nm0kylky29um2xws5h4wsxvswtsrw4best,NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

For today’s episode, we speak with Dutch startup founder and advisor Bram Kanstein to get a sense of why fiat founders and entrepreneurs should move into Bitcoin.We cover the Bitcoin startup ecosystem, the tech-to-economics pipeline of entrepreneurial discovery in Bitcoin, and why many bankers still don’t understand why we need to fix the money.More about Bram: Personal website: https://kanstein.co/MVP Canvas: https://themvpcanvas.com/No Code MVP: https://nocodemvp.com/His monster Tweet: https://twitter.com/bramk/status/1674077383744278529Bram’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/bramkbest,NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Bitcoin is our next great hope to fix the money. Lightning, Bitcoin’s second-later solution, will help us make that a reality.To understand lightning’s progress as the next-generation payment network that will scale to meet global demand, I speak with Jose Lemus, CEO of IBEX Pay.His company is onboarding thousands of merchants so they can accept Bitcoin for goods and services, and I wanted to hear more about how this will continue to evolve.More about IBEX: https://ibexpay.ioJose’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jllemusbest,NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

For this week’s episode, I sit down with Viktor Vecsei, a privacy activist and COO at IVPN. We discuss the various use cases for VPNs, and why they matter to Bitcoiners. We also outline some of the risks of online surveillance from governments, companies, and bad actors. Plus, Viktor explains what you should look for in a VPN, and why you basically can’t trust anyone.Viktor’s toolkit for evaluating VPNs: resistsurveillance.com/how_to_choose_2.pdfTwitter: https://twitter.com/vonthedockNostr: npub1zgslsp25mx6fqunfyedg4e5g060qmh5hlcv6jkvygdlk9xrrj88sw9ldg4Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :)Thanks for reading Fix the money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

You’ve seen the clickbait. Perhaps you’ve even elevated and retweeted it: BRICS countries adopting a gold-backed money to compete with the US dollar and Euro!But it’s basically fake news.That said, it does bring up some interesting questions about the desirability of the US dollar, Bitcoin’s ultimate pitch as a reserve currency, the moves for geopolitical strength, and just how super inflation-jacked our global economies are.—Niko and Yaël discuss in studio in Vienna, Austria.For those interested further in the topic, check out Niko’s contributions to the “In Gold We Trust” Report produced by Ronald-Peter Stöferle and Mark Valek’s asset management company Incrementum AG, which also received some 🔥 on Twitter and Nostr this week for its interview with former Credit Suisse analyst Zoltan Pozsar.Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :)Thanks for reading Fix the money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

There’s a huge crypto rules package in the European Union. It’s called MiCA, and it’s somewhat different from the regulatory approach in the US.To learn more, we speak with Bryan Hollmann, an American attorney and counsel at Stadler Völkel in Vienna, Austria. He focuses on blockchain and digital assets regulation.We discuss what MiCA and other crypto rules mean for Bitcoin, and for US firms that want to set up in the EU. We also compare the regulatory approaches to Bitcoin and the broader crypto world on either side of the ocean.* More on Stadler Völkel: https://www.sv.law/* Connect with Bryan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-hollmann/Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis episode is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :)Thanks for reading Fix the money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

This week’s episode is with Ioni Appelberg, a Swedish doctor turned Bitcoin author and creative mastermind.We sat down in Prague in between sessions and socials at BTC Prague, where we both had the privilege of sessions and panels on stage.Ioni has a cosmic mind, and has a futuristic view of Bitcoin that stands apart. We talk about futurism and Bitcoin, the potentials for energy advancements, and why Bitcoin’s limited 21 million coins will bring us more wealth than we can imagine.Definitely check out his book, follow his writings, and enjoy our conversation!* Ioni on Twitter: https://twitter.com/IoniAppelberg* Ioni’s book Abundance Through Scarcity: https://bitcoinbook.shop/products/abundance-through-scarcityContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfc This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Today we talk about four political figures in North America who have embraced Bitcoin: Robert F. Kennedy (D), Ron DeSantis (R), Vivek Ramaswamy (R) and Danielle Smith (Conservative Party, Canada). The first three are running for President - or at least for the nomination. The only lady already won an election and is now a fiercely pro Bitcoin premier of the rich Canadian province of Alberta.Yael knows all their stories and gives us the low down. We also contrast this to what ist happening in Europe regarding Bitcoin. And we talk about our expectations for BTCPrague. If you want to attend, use the code NIKOPRAGUE to get 10% off your ticket!Best, NikoMore reading:Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Today I got the chance to sit down with Luc Froehlich, global head of digital assets at Fidelity International. The US Investment giant is one of the most important mainstream players who got into Bitcoin early - and so did Luc himself. We talk about institutional adoption of Bitcoin and the dominating narratives that drive the market.Luc also compares Bitcoin to gold and asks: “Where is all the gold stored? You are putting yourself into a position where you have to put trust in someone.”We debate the role of altcoins and “digital assets” - from tokenisation of assets like art and real estate to DeFi and other topics. We also cover the question of Bitcoin as a reserve asset and ponder if central banks will buy Bitcoin any time soon.* Luc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucfroehlich* Luc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lucfroContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Hardware signing devices (hardware wallets) are the key to self-custody in the world of Bitcoin. How do they work, and who are they for? For today’s episode, I speak with Douglas Bakkum, co-founder & CEO at Shift Crypto, maker of the Bitbox02.We discuss the Swiss advantage, why hardware wallets matter, how the US will play a role in advancing Bitcoin worldwide, and how self-custody will continue to evolve in the future to be a key part of Bitcoin life.Best, Niko* Douglas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglasbakkum* Shift Crypto: https://shiftcrypto.ch/ Use “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% offContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

This podcast is a message to those who still believe in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A message from a European who calls on America to lead the Bitcoin revolution - if nothing else because it is in the interest of the United States and its people.This is not about making money. It’s not about getting more fiat. It’s about fixing the money by getting out of fiat. About getting away from inflation and centralized control.The Bitcoin revolution has only started.Best, NikoBTC Prague starts at June 8th. If you want to attend, use the code NIKOPRAGUE to get 10% off your ticket! https://btcprague.comContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

The plans are ambitious, the schedules are jam-packed, and the Czech flavor of freedom money is strong and intoxicating. Today we speak with Matyáš Kuchař, co-founder and organizer of BTC Prague, a yearly Bitcoin conference that will take place June 8-10 in Czechia.We discuss some high-level aspects of the event, the genesis of Bitcoin life for Czechs and Slovaks, how to best travel with Bitcoin, and why it’s vital to have a Bitcoin community near you. Both Niko and I will be there in person, and we’re stoked to be a part of it.If you want to attend, use the code NIKOPRAGUE to get 10% off your ticket!Best, Yaël* Matyáš on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Matyas44Cook* BTCPrague on Nostr: [email protected]* https://btcprague.comContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Ivan is one of the most convinced and passionate Bitcoiners I’ve ever met. The Bulgarian has recently joined the team of Breez and is busy onboarding all his family and friends. Join us for a conversation on Bitcoin in Europe and Bulgaria and why the next bull market will be huge.Best, Niko* Ivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nackoo2000* Ivan on Nostr: [email protected]* Breez: https://breez.technology/Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Niko and Yael talk about the surprising push by French President Emmanuel Macron to move Europe away from the US and the Dollar and towards China (and Russia). Can Europe really be a "third superpower"? What role does the Euro still play? Is it all just a way for Macron to distract from Problems at home?Plus: The rise of "Value-4-Value. The rise of Ijoma Mangold. The rise of Bitcoin.Best, Niko* Check out our merch at https://satoshistore.io/collections/niko-collection - Use code FIXTHEMONEY to get 5% off the entire collectionContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Peter is an economist at the Heritage Foundation. He writes a newsletter about Hyperbitcoinization on Substack and posts daily videos about the economy on his YouTube-Channel.We talk about the danger of hyperinflation, the road to Hyperbitcoinization and why my soft spot for the disfunctional Euro is misplaced in Peters eyes.* Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profstonge* Peter on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@profstonge* Peter on Substack:Best, NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Knut Svanholm is a former sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company, best known for brining philosophical components to Bitcoin, and his books Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics and Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21.We discuss the network power of Bitcoin, breaking through corruption of the system, what we leave behind for our children, and what Bitcoin teaches us about the division of labor. It’s not about getting rich, it’s about getting wise.* Knut on Twitter* Knut’s Satoshi Store Merch* Knut’s website* ‘Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21’ and his other booksBest, NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

In streets of Latin America, Bitcoin rules.Today we talk to Paz Gómez, an analyst at Econ Americas, blockchain educator, and co-founder of Libre Razón, a free market think tank in Ecuador.We discuss the roll-out of El Salvador’s Bitcoin legal tender law, as well as President Nayib Bukele himself, how ordinary Latin Americans are using Bitcoin for everyday use, and the most exciting aspects of Bitcoin and blockchain development.* Paz on Twitter* Paz’s LinkTree* Libre Razón* Her article on use of Bitcoin in ArgentinaBest, YaëlContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

There’s a run on the banks! And finally, the Federal Reserve is in the hot seat, but maybe not for the reasons it should be.Today we talk to Matthew Mežinskis, macro-analyst extraordinaire, OG Bitcoiner, purveyor of Porkopolis Economics, and host of the long-running Crypto Voices podcast.You may have seen his beautiful charts on Twitter, giving great macro data on Bitcoin adoption, dollar monetary base, and the actual figure of both base money and “fiduciary media” out in the world.We discuss why long-term government bonds are doomed to fail, how banks and the Fed will respond, the threat of CBDCs (real and imagined), Balaji’s $1 million Bitcoin bet, compare some Bitcoin trends in both the European Union and the United States.* Matthew on Twitter* His beautiful charts on Porkopolis.io* The Crypto Voices Podcast* The Pre-Bitcoin History You Should Know: Basic Cash Versus Fiduciary MediaBest, YaëlContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Hey Fix The Money fam — Yaël here.Today I made an appearance on the Bitcoin Magazine daily Twitter space, talking up my recent article The Silent March of Bitcoin Policies Across US States for the Bitcoin Policy Institute, which I recently joined as a visiting fellow.We wanted to splice it up and offer it to Fix The Money listeners, so here’s the podcast version for your digestion.We talk money transmitter licenses (why they matter), friends and enemies of Bitcoin at the state level, protecting proof-of-work, and how to advance good model policy that empowers ordinary people to interact with Bitcoin, with or without the state.Don’t worry, America is not the world, but I do think there are good lessons here for global plebs.Other panelists:* Grant McCarthy, Co-Executive Director, Bitcoin Policy Institute* Kyle Schneps, Director of Public Policy, Foundry Services* Sam Callahan, Lead Analyst, Swan Bitcoin* Dan Spuller, Head of Industry Affairs, Blockchain AssociationThanks for listening!Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :)Thanks for reading Fix the money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work.Thanks for reading Fix The Money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Block number: 779595The Nostr protocol continues to bring Bitcoin dividends, the US gov’t is still a Bitcoin whale, and ETFs and crypto banks are either on the brink or about to explode.This week, Niko and Yaël sit down at Fix The Money headquarters to resume the latest and great articles and interviews on the site, and follow the news of the week.Links we discussed:* https://bitcointreasuries.net/* https://www.ceicdata.com/en/indicator/austria/gold-reserves* https://www.bitrefill.com/Recent Fix The Money articles and podcasts:Here's What We Can Learn from Bitcoin's Moment in Currency-Doomed Nigeria and LebanonNostr: a funky decentralized protocol as the ultimate Bitcoin playgroundA Central Bank Ponzi Blowing Up: Hyperinflation and the Rise of Bitcoin in Lebanon - FTM10 with Sooly KobayashiContact:[email protected]: @NikoJilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

The small country of Lebanon is hitting the world headlines for all the wrong reasons. After decades of civil war, a corrupt elite of politicians and central bankers plundered the country, plunging it into hyperinflation and collapse.I talk to Sooly, a Bitcoiner from Lebanon who I met on Twitter. He gives us the inside scoop on what’s going on in his country and how young people are turning to Bitcoin.* Sooly on Twitter* His thread on Lebanon* Soolys extensive Bitcoin reading listBest, NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

This episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Podcast Index.Subscribe in your podcast player by adding the direct RSS feed.Bitcoin? Useless!!Well, except for the Nigerian companies who seem to use it to buy goods from China.Today we’re taking a deep dive into Bitcoin in Africa and Nigeria specifically. This is a country where Bitcoin can have an immediate positive impact. And Mary Imasuen will not stop until all her countrymen know about it. She is a young Bitcoiner from Nigeria, she runs two podcasts, a Twitch stream and is an avid Bitcoin gamer. In this episode of “Fix the money” she tells me about…* The state of Bitcoin in Nigeria* The chaos induced by the central banks push against cash* The totally unsuccessful E-Naira CBDC* How amazing Bitcoin-games are* And how Chinese companies are accepting Bitcoin payments for goods - a lot of goods apparentlyPlease check out Mary’s socials and her content…* Mary's Twitter: https://twitter.com/mary_imasuen* Bitcoin Gamer Chat Podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTCGamerChat* Bitnob Twitter* The Nobcast (Bitnob's podcast)* Mary's TwitchBest, NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Block height: 776352This episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Podcast Index.Subscribe in your podcast player by adding the direct RSS feed.Niko and Yaël broadcast from Vienna, running through the latest happenings on the Fix The Money substack, the casino clown world, and Bitcoin in action: * When elites lose control, it’s a Revolt of the (Bitcoin) Public* Used your slavecoin “digital” Euro or pound yet? It’s not like you can unsubscribe.* How do the private banks fit into a CBDC world? Surveillance is the point.* The SEC is coming for the stakers (whether or not Gensler is a secret Bitcoiner)* Why Sam Bankman-Fried was filling the pockets of Agriculture Senators* Innovations of Podcasting 2.0 and NOSTR showing Bitcoin’s use case* Inscriptions, ordinals, and “I will fight for your right to Bitcoin”Recent Fix The Money articles:The Revolt of the (Bitcoin) PublicEuropean Central Bankers are truly scared of Bitcoin: Here’s how I knowThey say all hell is gonna break loose, and you’re gonna need a BitcoinContact:[email protected]: @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elxz4dphx2qxpuaklvs855zetnkglu8dvszdxamgqn5q3pk5svflv5pYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: npub15dnln6cukw3yrflnv3hnrntdt9amh0uw466u6tns05ymqp3nal4qzz3lfcThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

This episode on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyGreg Foss is a lovely guy. I had the pleasure to spend a couple of days in Bulgaria with him - in autumn 2022. And we even found time to sit down and talk about his Bitcoin-story.Well, it’s almost not a Bitcoin-story at all. Greg knew about the problems with the “fiat ponzi” since he started his banking career in the late 1980ies - when I was just born :)So Bitcoin found Greg rather late in his career. This gives him a unique perspective within a space, that is dominated by younger people with less experience in the “real” world. But that’s also the heart of the story here. Greg doesn’t think that the fiat world is any more real than the Bitcoin world. Greg: “Fiat is a ponzi and Bitcoin will change the world.”I want to thank Greg for his time and being so open and honest with me. I think it made for a great conversation - and I hope you, the listeners, will see it the same way.Thanks for reading Fix the money.! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.Till next time, Niko* Greg on Twitter* Check out Looking Glass EducationThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

It is such a pleasure to sit down and talk to financial journalist Izabella Kaminska. She has one of the sharpest minds of her generation - and she doesn’t hold back once an opinion is formed. In more than 10 years at the Financial Times she put the “Alphaville” blog on the map. Izabella left the FT in 2022 to start her own project “The Blind Spot”. Recently she also joined Politico Europe as a Senior Finance Editor. After covering it for over a decade, she sees Bitcoin as a “good challenger” to the legacy system, a “check on power” - and Izabella is very sceptical about CBDCs. She speculates that the “end of Dollar neutrality” could help Bitcoin find its role in the world: “There is no political class that doesn’t potentially benefit from Bitcoin, it could serve anybody.”In this wide ranging conversation we taped in autumn 2022 she tells me how her views on Bitcoin and the world of digital fiat currencies evolved: “I realized Bitcoiners have a point when I saw the potential of government overreach during Covid. Until then I underestimated the importance of censorship resistance.” Izabella has covered CBDCs “even before they were called CBDCs”. But what really sets her apart is her story as the daughter of Polish immigrants and her parents fate under Communism. Her father was even involved in moving “hard currency” from the UK to the homeland, then part of the Communist “Eastern Block”. And yes, we do speculate if he would have been a Bitcoiner :)All the best, Niko* The Blindspot* Izabella on Twitter* Izabella at Politico EuropeThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

This is the incredible and sad story of Pasha B. - a young woman from the Ukraine who used Bitcoin to flee her war torn country. Pasha is originally from Crimea, has lived in Canada, came back to a Russian occupied home, had to flee to Kiew and finally to Western Europe.Money and the use of Bitcoin/crypto has played a big role in all of this, starting with traveller checks.We taped this interview in the Summer of 2022 in Alpbach, Tyrol. I do apologize to Pasha for taking so long to publish this. Unfortunately her story hasn’t lost any relevance since then as the war is still going on.This is the charity, Pasha mentioned in the podcast: https://savelife.in.ua/en/donate-en/#donate-army-cryptoThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Block height: 772222The green candles are adding up and another block has cleared the mempool.For this edition of the Fix The Money podcast, Niko and Yaël cover the latest articles from the Substack:* The importance of publishing on “block time”* A small BTC rally and some fiat pontificiations* The Davos crowd and Bitcoin (FT on the crypto train?)* Use of satoshis by ordinary Ukrainians* The rise of maximalism (as a good thing)* The fragile excitement of the Bitcoin Lightning Network.Recent articles:Getting 'Down and Dirty' on the Bitcoin Lightning NetworkMay the fireworks continue: three trends in Bitcoin that will strengthen in 2023Contact:[email protected]: @nikojilchYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: a367f9eb1cb3a241a7f3646f31cd6d597bbbbf8eaeb5cd2e707d09b00633efeaThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

If there is one financial juggernaut that embraced Bitcoin early, it’s Fidelity. The US asset manager has been exploring opportunities since 2015 and is even mining Bitcoin. Recently, Fidelity added Bitcoin as an investable option to their 401k pension plans.For this episode of the Fix the Money podcast, I sit down with Chris Tyrer. He is the head of Fidelity Digital Assets in Europe. We talk about the history of Fidelity’s involvement with Bitcoin, how it all started - and where he sees Bitcoin’s role going forward.* Chris Tyrer on LinkedIn* Chris Tyrer on Twitter* Fidelity Digital Assets(This interview was taped in autumn 2022.)This post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

It’s January 3rd, Happy Birthday Bitcoin! 🎉Today we open a new chapter on this newsletter/podcast. I sit down with my good friend Yaël Ossowski who has been the second author on “Fix the Money” for a while. Yaël is a long-term Bitcoiner and freedom advocate who’s been actually using Bitcoin in his daily business for a while. He is also deep into all the technical stuff — something I’m getting better at!We talk about our plans for “Fix the money,” what to expect from the world in 2023, and the ideas and history behind Bitcoin, the Internet’s Native Currency. Expect to hear/read much more from us in 2023 as we take this Substack to the next level! There will be plenty of interviews with various personalities and experts of all types, plus those who are using Bitcoin actively in their lives to Fix the Money.Be sure to subscribe to the podcast here via Substack or by RSS on the Podcast Index.Best, NikoContact:[email protected]: @nikojilchYaël: @yaeloss / nostr: a367f9eb1cb3a241a7f3646f31cd6d597bbbbf8eaeb5cd2e707d09b00633efeaWe’re already podcasting 2.0 compatible! Download your podcast app with a lightning wallet (Fountain, Breez, Podverse, etc.) and start streaming sats!Sponsors:21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distractions, individual savings plan, very low fees, first-class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss-made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all-around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :)Thanks for reading Fix the money! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net

Out of all definitions of Bitcoin I hear, “Bitcoin is hope” probably comes up the most. It’s really cool to see how people start to get their life in order and build things once they go down the Bitcoin route. The social network of Bitcoin helps a lot here. I could talk to Bitcoiners locally (here in Vienna) or internationally (on Zoom) all day long. Sometimes I do.And I get to meet the most amazing people. One of my favourites is - of course - Jeff Booth. The incredibly humble Canadian is a role model for me - when it comes to explaining Bitcoin, thinking about Bitcoin - and keeping your ego in check while you’re doing it. Jeff even called his new fund “Ego Death Capital” :)This interview was taped in August 2022. I apologise for the delay. But I promise, it hasn’t lost any of its relevance. Probably the opposite.* Jeff Booth on Twitter* His book “Price of Tomorrow”* Ego Death CapitalThis post is sponsored by…21bitcoin - The easy way to buy, sell, save and send Bitcoin.21bitcoin is a Bitcoin-only app, not an exchange. No distraction, individual savings plan, very low fees, first class personal support, and a German bank account. Based in the Austrian Alps, available throughout Europe. Download now.Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get up to 20% off your fees :)Not your keys, not your coins! You need a hardware wallet. Check out the Bitbox02 - Swiss made, secure, beautiful, open source, Tor support, Bitcoin only and all around awesome!Use code “FIXTHEMONEY” to get 5% off :) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fixthemoney.net