Bitcoin for Millennials

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Bitcoin for Millennials

Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time, and why you need to understand and embrace it.

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    UK Regulators Just Admitted Bitcoin Can't Be Stopped | Freddie New | BFM257

    Freddie New is the CEO of BHODL, lawyer, and a key figure in UK Bitcoin advocacy and policy.› https://x.com/freddienewPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Evolution of Bitcoin in the UK11:56 Understanding Bitcoin as Property23:43 The Nature of Value in Bitcoin29:39 The Immutability of Bitcoin vs. Fiat Money31:12 Censorship Resistance and Freedom to Transact33:02 The Dangers of Government Overreach34:22 The Implications of Bitcoin's Unique Properties35:05 Bitcoin as a Tool for Expression36:27 The Impossibility of Banning Bitcoin39:26 Understanding Bitcoin's Unique Nature41:20 The Future of Decentralization vs. Centralization43:25 The Illusion of Control in Society45:10 Value vs. Money: A Philosophical Perspective49:21 The Future of Centralization and Decentralization53:55 Privacy and Digital Identity in the Age of Bitcoin56:17 The Exciting Future of Global Transactions56:58 Convincing Policymakers about Bitcoin's Valueℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Freddie New discuss why UK Bitcoin policy is shifting, from the FCA’s friction-heavy rules to surprising carve-outs for mining and node running. They unpack Bitcoin as a new kind of property under English law, where 12 words look less like a password and more like the thing itself. The talk confronts why banning Bitcoin collapses into absurdity once you admit it is speech, math, and entropy. They connect censorship resistance to digital ID, age gating, and sovereignty. It ends with a clean pitch for policymakers: digital scarcity rewires everything.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin is UP 50% Against Gold (Most People Missed This) | Jeff Ross | BFM256

    Dr. Jeff Ross is the founder of Vailshire Capital Management and a board-certified radiologist who applies clinical pattern recognition to the global macroeconomy.› Jeff on Nostr: npub1k7vkcxp7qdkly7qzj3dcpw7u3v9lt9cmvcs6s6ln26wrxggh7p7su3c04lPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Bitcoin's Market Dynamics and Predictions03:02 - The Correlation Between Manufacturing and Bitcoin04:48 - Financial Repression and Bitcoin's Performance07:11 - Bitcoin: From Collectible to Store of Value09:30 - Gold vs. Bitcoin12:24 - The Political Landscape of Bitcoin Adoption15:38 - The Future of Bitcoin in a Changing World27:34 - Understanding Economic Systems and Inflation29:21 - The Shift Towards Hard Assets32:08 - Bitcoin's Role in Financial Markets36:41 - Government Control and Bitcoin Risks39:37 - Inflection Points for Bitcoin's Price49:27 - Global Game Theory and Bitcoin Adoptionℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Dr. Jeff Ross discuss why Bitcoin’s 2025 peak fizzles, and what the models actually missed. Manufacturing PMI stays stuck below 50, and the usual blow off top never shows. Ross links Bitcoin’s next move to expanding PMI, global liquidity, and financial repression where inflation outruns short rates. They confront why gold often leads Bitcoin, and why bonds quietly drain purchasing power. The episode challenges four year cycle thinking, and frames Bitcoin as a global macro asset in a fiscal dominance world.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Doesn't Make You Wealthy; It Makes You Dangerous | Bram Kanstein | BFM255

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, exploring Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat money system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Transformative Power of Bitcoin01:19 Understanding the Fiat Operating System04:58 The Shift in Consciousness06:47 Living in the State of the Wish Fulfilled09:52 The Impact of Lowering Time Preference12:32 Self-Custody and Sovereignty13:40 The Loneliness of Gnosis15:27 Bringing It All Together: The Path to Buildingℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYThis video is about how adopting Bitcoin rewires your mind, more than increasing your portfolio. Host Bram Kanstein unpacks the fiat operating system: Scarcity Panic, High Time Preference, Identity Through Consumption, and Learned Helplessness. Bitcoin becomes the crack that exposes money creation, debt, and why “fiat nature” feels like reality. Self-custody, 12 words, flips sovereignty from theory into something you feel. Then comes the hard part: loneliness, community, and choosing to build.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    This 117-Year Old Book Predicted Bitcoin's Rise (And Fiat Money's Fall) | Bram Kanstein | BFM254

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, exploring Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat money system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and The Kibaleon01:44 Principle One: Mentalism and the Nature of Money03:11 Principle Two: Correspondence and Its Implications04:09 Principle Three: Polarity in Economics06:55 Principle Four: Vibration and Financial Signals09:28 Principle Five: Cause and Effect in Monetary Systems12:13 Principle Six: Gender Dynamics in Economics15:18 Principle Seven: Rhythm and the Boom-Bust Cycle17:47 Conclusion: Aligning with Reality through Bitcoinℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBitcoin isn't just code; it’s a reflection of reality itself. In this episode, I explore how a 117-year-old book called The Kybalion predicted the failure of fiat money 100 years before Bitcoin existed. We dive deep into the Cantillon Effect, why "hustle culture" is actually a monetary symptom, and how central banks use dark mental alchemy to manipulate belief. If you’ve felt like a pawn on a chessboard, this is your guide to stepping off the pendulum and finding the fixed frequency.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    I Saved My Money In The Bank Until I Understood This | Bram Kanstein | BFM253

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, exploring Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat money system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Hidden Mechanism of Money00:44 Exploring the Relationship Between Money and Consciousness02:13 The Life Energy Trade03:42 The Psychological Impact of Financial Scarcity07:05 The Bandwidth Trap and Its Consequences07:24 Ancient Wisdom and Modern Monetary Policy09:00 Institutionalized Tana: The Craving for More10:35 The Principle of Rhythm and Economic Cycles12:16 The Gnostic Perspective on Material Existence13:22 Monetary Gnosis: Understanding Your Financial Reality17:02 The Synthesis of Ancient Wisdom and Bitcoin18:33 A Revolution in Consciousnessℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYIs your money hijacking your soul? Bram Kanstein explores the psychological and spiritual impact of fiat money, moving beyond price charts to reveal "the bandwidth trap." Using ancient philosophy and hard data on financial stress, we confront how inflation mandates "institutionalized tanha" (unquenchable craving) and keeps the masses in survival mode. Discover why Bitcoin is more than tech, it’s a revolution in consciousness and a tool for "monetary gnosis" that breaks the extraction loop.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications

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    Bitcoin's Big Mystery Solved? What a 4-Year Search Found | Tucker Tooley & Tyler Maroney | BFM252

    Tucker Tooley is a powerhouse Hollywood producer, and Tyler Maroney is a top-tier private investigator, together they made the “Finding Satoshi” documentary.› https://x.com/TooleyProd› https://findingsatoshi.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kanstein🤝 Firefish is the open market for Bitcoin-backed loans. Find offers and get 30% off your first loan’s fees with code BRAM: http://firefish.io/?ref=BRAMPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to the Mystery of Satoshi09:03 Understanding the Historical Context of Bitcoin13:57 The Role of Storytelling in Bitcoin's Narrative17:04 Explaining Bitcoin: Bridging the Knowledge Gap21:50 The Government's Perspective on Bitcoin27:32 The Legacy of PGP and Its Influence on Bitcoin29:46 Investigating Satoshi: Known Suspects and New Leads34:59 Hal Finney and Len Sassaman: The Collaborative Theory40:51 Fran Finney: The Reluctant Voice of Satoshi's Legacy44:32 Acknowledging Influences on Bitcoin48:51 Personal Reflections: Evolving Views on Bitcoin53:58 Satoshi's Legacy in Perspective56:33 Reactions to the Filmℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Tucker Tooley discuss why Finding Satoshi treats Bitcoin like an origin story, not a clickbait dox. Tyler Maroney reveals how a PI investigates a ghost, starting from cypherpunks, PGP, and public key cryptography. They confront Bitcoin’s early criminal PR era, and why governments still chase “first name unknown, last name unknown”. The conversation challenges easy Satoshi takes, and argues Hal Finney and Len Sassaman fit the motive, skills, and timing. It ties privacy, sovereignty, and conviction back to Bitcoin’s human roots.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    The Credit Bubble Nobody's Talking About (Got Bitcoin?) | Michael Tanguma | BFM251

    Michael Tanguma is Co-Founder and CEO of Onramp, a pioneering Bitcoin financial services firm that offers innovative multi-institution custody solutions.› https://x.com/mtanguma› https://onrampbitcoin.com/bramPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The AI Productivity Boom and Deflation07:05 The Fragility of the Fiat System14:04 Bitcoin as a Solution to Monetary Issues21:51 The Role of Retail in Bitcoin Adoption28:52 The Psychological Shift Towards Sound Money31:24 The Illusion of Crypto Wealth34:04 Finding Clarity in Bitcoin Investment35:53 OnRamp Finance: Bridging Traditional and Digital Assets40:39 The Future of Banking and Bitcoin Integration46:34 The Role of AI in Financial Disruption51:33 The Early Days of Bitcoin Adoption and Future Outlookℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Michael Tanguma discuss what happens when AI-driven deflation collides with an inflationary fiat system. They map the credit air pockets forming in private credit, Treasuries, and leveraged business models. They flag commodity settlement in Bitcoin by sovereigns as the signal that the game has changed. They confront why Bitcoin still feels “speculative” when custody is hard and blowups keep staining the narrative. They argue the next wave is Bitcoin-native financial services, not more crypto casino.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin's Takeover Has Already Started | Saifedean Ammous | BFM250

    Dr. Saifedean Ammous is the world-renowned economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, the seminal book that reframed Bitcoin as the successor to the gold standard.› https://x.com/saifedeanPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Gunpowder Analogy: Bitcoin's Forced Adoption03:01 Understanding Money Supply and Its Implications06:44 The Fiat Lie: Awakening to Economic Realities09:37 The Role of Money in Society12:41 The Impact of Fiat on Energy Consumption15:41 The Disconnect of Fiat Economics18:49 Environmental Hysteria and Its Roots22:00 The Red Pill vs. Orange Pill: Understanding the System27:48 The Irrelevance of Fiat Authorities30:42 The Spiritual Aspect of Bitcoin vs. Fiat41:35 The Evolution of Bitcoin Perspectives46:49 The Future of Money and Interest Rates52:41 The Impact of Fiat on Society and Economics01:00:40 The Consequences of Fiat Mentality01:05:22 The State of Europe and Economic Policies01:11:06 The Future of Bitcoin and Its Risksℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Saifedean Ammous discuss why Bitcoin adoption acts like gunpowder, ignore it and you lose. They confront inflation, money supply growth, and why fiat turns people into victims who blame everything except the printer. Saifedean reveals the simplest “glitch in the matrix,” ask why money supply must grow, and watch Austrian economics click. They challenge energy hysteria, time preference, and the idea that Bitcoin is belief while proof of work is… work. They close on interest rates trending to zero, equity over credit, and why central bank speeches cannot touch Bitcoin.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Proves That Time Is an Illusion (Here's Why) | Scott Dedels | BFM249

    Scott Dedels is an entrepreneur, philosopher, and author exploring the intersection of Bitcoin, architecture, and human consciousness.› https://x.com/LanternBitcoin› https://www.theageoftime.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Age of Time: A New Perspective on Bitcoin03:50 The Psychological Impact of Mechanical Time07:33 Cultural Reflections on Time and Space08:47 The Compression of Time in Modern Society12:01 The Role of Ancestor Thinking17:48 The Chronometric Cube: A Mental Prison20:41 Rethinking Time and Civilization37:43 The Cosmic Perspective: Humanity's Place in the Universe46:53 Trust and Consensus: The Foundations of Society52:11 Bitcoin as a Clock: A New Measure of Time and Value59:26 Stewardship and Legacy: Thinking Beyond Our Lifetimes01:04:26 The Future of Time: Envisioning a New Realityℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Scott Diedels discuss why Bitcoin is less about money and more about time. Scott frames the mechanical clock as a 600 year hypnosis that shrinks human consciousness into seconds, schedules, and anxiety. They use architecture, cathedrals, and Machu Picchu as receipts for ancestor thinking and long time horizons. Bitcoin enters as absolute monetary time, a truth telling clock with 10 minute blocks that bonds time, value, and energy. The result challenges fiat, authority time, and the chronometric cube.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    New Math Shows a Bitcoin Pattern Nobody's Talking About | Sminston With | BFM248

    Sminston With is an anonymous Bitcoin researcher, analyst, and PhD in materials engineering who spends his time analyzing Bitcoin through a data-driven lens.› https://x.com/sminston_with› https://www.youtube.com/@sminston_withPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Exploring the Bitcoin Cycle and Business Cycle Correlation04:39 Understanding ISM and PMI Indicators08:18 Liquidity Cycles and Bitcoin's Risk Profile11:41 Visualizing Bitcoin Price and PMI Correlation14:15 Current Market Sentiment and Future Predictions20:24 Google Trends and Public Interest in Bitcoin24:10 Gold's Influence on Bitcoin Bull Runs29:37 Understanding Bitcoin's Adoption and Narrative32:07 The Impact of Global Events on Gold and Bitcoin36:12 Analyzing Bitcoin's Performance Against Gold39:35 The Transparency of Bitcoin Data41:33 Cost of Production in Bitcoin Mining47:37 Future Predictions and Retirement Planningℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Sminston With discuss why the “Bitcoin four-year cycle” starts to look more like a business cycle. They tie Bitcoin price bubbles to ISM PMI, liquidity, and the risk-on narrative sitting on top of a risk-off asset. They confront what would invalidate the PMI thesis, and why sentiment lags the data. They break down Google Trends, gold versus Bitcoin, and a possible rotation signal. They close with miner cost of production and an updated Bitcoin retirement guide.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Why Buying Bitcoin Might Be Your Greatest Failure (If You Don't Change) | Tomer Strolight | BFM247

    Tomer Strolight is a renowned Bitcoin philosopher, and author, lnown for his ability to translate complex monetary theory into profound human insights.› https://x.com/tomerstrolightPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The philosophical exploration of Bitcoin02:28 Bitcoin's impact on freedom and awareness05:57 Escape the fiat money cult06:29 The red pill moment of Bitcoin09:57 Living in alignment with truth and responsibility12:23 Bitcoin as a truth machine16:38 Bitcoin's integrity21:19 The role of entropy and energy in Bitcoin30:41 The rules-based system of Bitcoin36:36 Bitcoin as a natural law and trustless system41:37 The future of Bitcoin and civilization46:01 Long-term vision: Humanity's interstellar journey55:45 Bitcoin's purposeℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Tomer Strolight discuss why Bitcoin’s real punch is not ETFs or number go up, it is a truth machine that exposes fiat’s corruption. They frame Bitcoin as rules without rulers, a system where you cannot cheat, only opt in. They connect proof of work, entropy, and verifiable consensus to personal sovereignty and responsibility. They confront why “don’t trust, verify” rebuilds trust between people by removing incentives to lie. They end on Bitcoin as a declaration of peace, plus a wild, low time preference future.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Is Much BIGGER Than Most People Realize: Check This (Part 3/3) | Vijay Boyapati | BFM246

    Vijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, widely considered one of the most important foundational philosophical texts in the space.› https://x.com/real_vijay👉 PART 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KBHhx69wkMH7A9PB2aw8P?si=Xh7cK4VaQ2Cn2IGXuzRV1w👉 PART 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WOZcjmYhwXahV2YpWe0Po?si=zBXJhrcAQl-IgiMMywyJ6gPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Broken Yardstick: Understanding Value in a Debased Economy02:55 The Consequences of Inflation: Misallocation and Economic Pain05:47 The Importance of a Hard Money Standard08:00 Incentives and Motivation in a Fiat Economy08:35 The Shift to a Bitcoin Standard: A New Economic Mindset10:50 Investing in a Hard Money World: Equity vs. Debt13:45 The Honest Money Standard: Transparency and Trust16:11 The Moral Impact of Bitcoin on Society23:07 The Impact of Fiat Money on Society28:00 Generational Perspectives on Freedom and Bitcoin29:32 Bitcoin as a Tool for Millennial Empowerment31:43 Bitcoin vs. Fiat: A Paradigm Shift34:56 The Future of Money: Bitcoin's Role in a Multipolar Worldℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Vijay Boyapati discuss Bitcoin’s end game, the unit of account, and why fiat acts like a broken yardstick. They reveal how inflation misallocates capital, forces hidden second jobs, and turns saving into gambling. They challenge debt-based investing, arguing a Bitcoin standard pushes equity, honesty, and long-term planning. They connect hard money to sovereignty, lower time preference, and a building mindset over consumption. They close on multipolar geopolitics, capital controls, and why Bitcoin beats gold for human freedom.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin's Accumulation Phase Is Happening Right Now (Part 2/3) | Vijay Boyapati | BFM245

    Vijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, widely considered one of the most important foundational philosophical texts in the space.› https://x.com/real_vijay👉 PART 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KBHhx69wkMH7A9PB2aw8P?si=Xh7cK4VaQ2Cn2IGXuzRV1w👉 PART 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wQpXcrILyP9AC307TKM7b?si=_ayWdMk1QPqb8qkX2Sy9cAPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up or schedule a free consult: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your fees🔐 The Bitcoin Way is your personal Bitcoin security team. Schedule a free, 30-minute consult: http://www.thebitcoinway.com/bram?utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=partner-bram-kansteinPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The S Curve of Bitcoin Adoption09:13 Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility and Market Cycles14:42 The Future of Bitcoin Adoption16:19 Bitcoin vs Gold: The Comparative Advantage20:28 Bitcoin vs Gold: A New Era of Value22:34 The Psychological Battle: Gold's Brand Power vs Bitcoin's Adoption25:56 Generational Shift: Bitcoin's Future in Central Banking28:55 Geopolitical Implications of Bitcoin Adoption by Nation States35:11 Decentralization: The Key to Bitcoin's Resilience38:34 Conclusion: The Future of Bitcoin and Global Financial Systemsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Vijay Boyapati discuss why Bitcoin monetization moves in violent hype cycles, not a neat line up and to the right. They frame volatility as the exchange rate of a new money, not a bug. They confront gold’s “trust me bro” plumbing, from labeling and audits to border risk, and why Bitcoin is gold with teleportation built in. They unpack ETFs, grassroots adoption, and why institutions change one funeral at a time. They map what nation state reserves mean for sovereignty and a post Bretton Woods world.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Was Discovered, Not Invented: It Has No Equal (Part 1/3) | Vijay Boyapati | BFM244

    Vijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, widely considered one of the most important foundational philosophical texts in the space.› https://x.com/real_vijay👉 PART 2: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WOZcjmYhwXahV2YpWe0Po?si=zBXJhrcAQl-IgiMMywyJ6g👉 PART 3: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wQpXcrILyP9AC307TKM7b?si=_ayWdMk1QPqb8qkX2Sy9cAPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Unique Discovery of Bitcoin's Scarcity02:04 Understanding the Importance of Scarcity in Money03:51 The Quest for Digital Scarcity07:23 Satoshi Nakamoto and the Birth of Bitcoin10:04 Bitcoin's Immaculate Conception and Its Unique Properties13:21 The Trustworthiness of Bitcoin and Its Historical Context21:30 Bitcoin's Evolution: From Collectible to Store of Value33:43 Understanding Bitcoin: The Greatest Wealth Transfer Opportunity41:29 The Unique Asymmetry of Bitcoin as an Investmentℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Vijay Boyapati discuss why Bitcoin is a one-time discovery, not another tech product you can copy and paste. They frame absolute digital scarcity as a new element, born from the cypherpunks and the Byzantine Generals problem. They confront Bitcoin’s “immaculate conception”, open source, permissionless, founder disappears, plus the Lindy and network effects that lock in trust. They challenge the “40,000 cryptos” argument and why network effects make copycats irrelevant. They break down monetization stages, collectible to store of value, and why taxes and volatility distort the coffee test.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Legacy Media Is DONE (Here's What Smart People Do Now) | Fernando Nikolić | BFM243

    Fernando Nikolić is a former marketing executive, currently building the digital assets intelligence layer for AI with https://perception.to.› https://x.com/basedlayerPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com?utm_campaign=2026_bfm-partnership&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=podcast-description🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Pendulum of Change01:37 The Shift in Media and Information03:56 Agency and Personal Responsibility05:46 Cultural Perspectives on Bitcoin06:52 The Challenge of Information Overload07:44 The Nature of Ideology and Truth11:07 The Future of Bitcoin and Centralization19:16 Transitioning to a Decentralized World19:17 The Role of Bitcoin in a Chaotic Environment22:25 Navigating Information Overload27:58 Evolving Perspectives on Bitcoin and Beyond36:18 The Future of Education and Information Curationℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Fernando Nikolić discuss why legacy media now feels like “olds,” not news. They frame the information age as a dam breaking, flooding everyone with noise and killing the old monopoly on truth. They confront how algorithms, AI, and niche incentives bend narratives, even inside Bitcoin. They connect media collapse to institutions, money, and sovereignty, where Bitcoin offers verifiable truth. They end on extreme curation, personal agency, and why most people still outsource thinking.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin vs. The Money System That Keeps You Stuck Forever | Chris Sullivan | BFM242

    Chris Sullivan is the founder of Hyperion Decimus, an asset management firm that bridges the gap between traditional quantitative finance and the digital asset revolution.› https://x.com/HyperionDecimusPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Dark Side of Fiat Money02:50 Spiritual and Physical Oppression04:11 The Manipulation of Frequencies06:38 The Distortion of Reality08:47 The Essence of Fiat Money10:53 Historical Context of Banking Wars13:39 The Crime of 1873 and Its Impact15:59 Decentralization vs. Centralization in Banking18:17 The Consequences of Centralized Banking20:13 Lessons from History27:55 Central Banking and Global Control30:28 The Role of Bitcoin in Rebellion35:32 Bitcoin as a Higher Consciousness Asset40:28 Understanding Historical Context for Bitcoin46:23 Practical Steps for Personal Empowermentℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Chris Sullivan discuss how fiat money acts like a compliance ritual that steals time, energy, and sovereignty. They connect inflation, time preference, and spiritual oppression to rising depression, chaos, and broken incentives. Sullivan traces a 5,000 year playbook, from the Crime of 1873 to central bank consolidation and banker wars. Bitcoin shows up as rules over rulers, a peaceful opt-out, and a higher consciousness asset. They end with practical rebellion: health, local food, education, and self-custody.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Wall Street Veteran: Bitcoin At $1M Will Still Be Ignored Bram Kanstein | Dave Weisburger | BFM241

    David Weisberger is a 40-year Wall Street veteran, former CEO of CoinRoutes, and one of the world's leading experts on market structure and quantitative finance.› https://x.com/dmweisbergerPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Is the Stock Market Rigged?02:34 Market Structure Biases03:26 The GameStop Short Squeeze06:53 Bitcoin as a Fix to the Broken Financial System07:23 Historical Money: Seashells, Gold, and Fiat Currency08:49 Debasement of Currency and Government Incentives10:14 Inflation, Asset Prices, and the Devaluation of Money12:04 Bitcoin's Potential to Fix Systemic Flaws18:35 Bitcoin vs Gold and the Future of Money25:21 Bitcoin's Transparency as a Trust Mechanism26:13 Ray Dalio's Views on Bitcoin and Central Banks33:03 Risks of Quantum Attacks and Bitcoin's Resilience39:49 The Future of Bitcoin Adoption49:39 The Big Opportunity and Core Beliefs in Bitcoin56:56 Future Predictions: Bitcoin in 10 Years59:09 Importance of Ease of Use and Security in Adoptionℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Wall Street veteran Dave Weisberger discuss whether markets are actually rigged, and why that story is mostly backwards. He breaks down GameStop, DTCC, and how 2008 was mispriced risk, not cartoon villain market makers. They confront fiat debasement, the Cantillon effect, and how inflation quietly rebuilds feudalism through asset inflation. Dave challenges Ray Dalio on central banks, Bitcoin transparency, and quantum computing risk. Bitcoin lands as a scarce, auditable base layer, but UX, custody, and tax friction still block mass adoption.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Is Bitcoin On The Cusp of a Next Big Run? New Math Says THIS | Plan C | BFM240

    Plan C is a devoted Bitcoin analyst specializing in mathematical models and indicators developed over five years of full-time research.› https://x.com/TheRealPlanCPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramkℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Plan C discuss why Bitcoin’s cycle may track the business cycle more than the halving. They tie Bitcoin price action to PMI, liquidity, and why this cycle feels like a quasi bull market. Plan C confronts Stock-to-Flow, argues the halving’s impact fades, and points to long-term holder supply. They map downside using cost of production, quantile bands, and power law. They also challenge Genesis as the “start date” and show why model stability matters for conviction.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Bears Are Calling a Major Crash, The Data Says THIS | James Check | BFM239

    James Check, widely known as "Checkmatey" is a prominent Bitcoin on-chain analyst, and educator at checkonchain.com, specializing in interpreting raw blockchain data into market insights› https://x.com/_checkmatey_PARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Why Bitcoin is Criticized at Highs and Lows03:52 Market Euphoria and Bear Market Dynamics05:27 Distinguishing Structural Failures from Market Noise08:06 Realized Cap and Wealth Distribution in Bitcoin10:09 Capitulation Events and Market Bottoms13:26 Technical Analysis as Human Pattern Recognition16:06 On-Chain Data and Market Psychology20:17 Data-Driven Approach for Hodlers24:36 Market Cycles and Model Failures32:34 Bitcoin as a Global Reserve and Fiat Dynamics43:41 Long-Term Growth and Market Maturation52:09 Adapting to New Market Data and Cyclesℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and James Check discuss why Bitcoin gets called a Ponzi the moment price drops, and why digital scarcity still breaks people’s brains. They map the psychology of tops and bottoms, from leverage flushes to the slow torture of time pain. Check reframes technical analysis as human behavior plus volume, then uses on-chain cost basis and fair value to read the market. They confront ETF outflows, basis trades, and the great rotation from OG holders to institutions. The episode challenges the four-year cycle, and asks what would actually break the Bitcoin thesis.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    SELL Bitcoin NOW? Here's What You're Missing | Bram Kanstein | BFM238

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, exploring Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Exit Strategy Dilemma00:56 Bitcoin's Market Position02:23 The Fatal Flaws of Traditional Assets08:16 Real Estate: The Illusion of Ownership10:49 Bonds: The Safe Asset Myth12:06 Fiat Currency: A 100% Failure Rate14:14 Bitcoin: A Category of One17:33 Trust in Math vs. Trust in Institutions19:57 Bitcoin's Growing Acceptance20:45 Bitcoin as an Instrument for Freedomℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein dismantles the idea that selling Bitcoin is rational, using math and economic principles. He compares Bitcoin to traditional assets, highlighting its unique properties like scarcity, sovereignty, and resistance to confiscation, and explains why it is a revolutionary store of value.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Boomer on Living to 200: Here's Why He's Not Selling | Gary Leland | BFM237

    Gary Leland is the "Bitcoin Boomer”, the founder of BitBlockBoom, one of the world's longest-running Bitcoin conferences, and a serial entrepreneur who built a retail empire from $10. Gary is now on an audacious mission to live to 200 years old.› https://x.com/GaryLelandPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Bitcoin and Longevity06:02 Bitcoin as a Long-Term Investment11:54 The Impact of AI on Employment17:11 Universal Basic Income and Bitcoin23:07 Social Skills in the Digital Age30:42 Boomers and Bitcoin: Hard Truths38:58 The Challenge of Convincing High Net-Worth Individuals45:22 Collaboration Across Generations in Bitcoin49:37 The Evolution of Media and Bitcoin's Decentralization55:33 Altruism in the Bitcoin Communityℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Gary Leland discuss why a 200-year time horizon rewires how you hold Bitcoin. Gary breaks down why he hodls, spends in fiat, and treats every purchase like it has a 10-year price tag. They confront fiat debasement, manipulated inflation stats, and why boomers still get stuck on “internet money.” AI, job disruption, and UBI enter the frame, and Bitcoin starts to look like a lifeboat. Along the way, Gary ties early e-commerce and podcasting to Bitcoin’s grassroots, help-first culture.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Jeff Booth on Bitcoin's Real Future vs What They're Selling You | Jeff Booth | BFM236

    Jeff Booth is an entrepreneur and thought leader who is known for his insights on Bitcoin, technology, economics, and the future of deflation.› https://x.com/jeffboothPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:01 - Store of value vs medium of exchange01:42 - Why money always needed stores of value03:31 - Surveillance state risk, chain splits06:10 - Adoption pace, spending fiat vs Bitcoin07:25 - Choosing to spend Bitcoin now09:48 - Bitcoin adoption starts at the edges13:29 - Medium of exchange comes first sometimes17:40 - Asset mindset vs protocol mindset20:19 - Co-opting Bitcoin, why governments try22:48 - Internet bubble analogy, price vs network26:02 - ETF fork clause, is it a threat27:13 - Claim your agency, systems are incompatible34:01 - Core vs Knots, BIP 110 and incentives36:43 - Game theory, why most people cheat54:19 - Bitcoin as personal journey, in-group biasℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYIn this in-depth conversation, Jeff Booth and Bram Kanstein explore the future of Bitcoin, its role as a store of value and medium of exchange, and the societal implications of adopting decentralized protocols. They discuss the technical, moral, and strategic challenges facing Bitcoin's adoption and the importance of individual agency in shaping the future of money.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Millennials Will Be Stuck In Debt Forever If They Don't Act Today | Adam O'Brien | BFM235

    Adam O'Brien is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of Bitcoin Well, a non-custodial Bitcoin platform on a mission to enable worldwide independence.› https://x.com/adamobrienPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction to Generational Perspectives00:30 Debt and Financial Sovereignty02:48 Biblical Insights on Money and Debt04:47 Bitcoin as a Tool for Personal Agency20:25 The Awakening to Agency and Control21:03 Resistance to Bitcoin: A Psychological Barrier26:45 Navigating a High-Tax, High-Surveillance Society32:16 The Role of Bitcoin in Personal Freedom35:15 The Concept of Boring Bitcoin38:10 Proof of Work: A Reflection on Value and Incentives43:18 Core Beliefs and the Journey to Truthℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Adam O'Brien discuss why millennials are debt-maxis in a fiat system that sells slavery with a slick UI. They confront mortgages, credit cards, and Buy Now Pay Later as culture, not just finance. O'Brien breaks down why Bitcoin self-custody demands faith, and why it is actually the cheapest sovereignty on earth. They map Bitcoin as engineered truth, rules not rulers, and proof of work against proof of stake authority. They close on habits, time preference, generational wealth, and why truth-seeking can get spiritual fast.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Why The Most Powerful People on Earth Want to Kill Bitcoin | Bram Kanstein | BFM234

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, where he explores Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 The Threat of Bitcoin to Power Structures02:12 Language as a Tool of Control03:47 The Manipulation of Public Perception06:22 The Battle Between Control and Freedom08:30 Bitcoin: A Decentralized Solution10:35 The Immutability of Bitcoin12:03 The Choice Between Systems13:59 The Enduring Nature of Bitcoin16:24 Conclusion: Freedom Through Bitcoinℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein explores the profound implications of Bitcoin as a tool for individual sovereignty and a challenge to centralized control. He explores the history of control mechanisms, the architecture of Bitcoin, and its significance in the ongoing spiritual and political war between freedom and domination.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    The Next Financial Collapse Has Already Started (You Need Bitcoin) | Tony Yazbeck | BFM233

    Tony Yazbeck is a cybersecurity veteran and co-founder of The Bitcoin Way, dedicated to helping individuals achieve total financial sovereignty.› https://x.com/V4BTC› https://www.thebitcoinway.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Awakening: Financial Betrayal02:58 - Bitcoin as Rebellion Against the Legacy System04:32 - The Fiat Red Pill Moment07:24 - Why Change Is Hard10:27 - Bitcoin in a Failing System13:24 - Education and Conviction16:16 - Leading by Example21:44 - The Illusion of Control and Ownership31:23 - The Journey to Sovereignty36:41 - Bitcoin as Money46:25 - The Two-Tiered Bitcoin World52:42 - The Structural Flaws of Fiat53:18 - Lessons from Lebanon’s Collapseℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Tony Yazbeck discuss Bitcoin as defiance, not a tech stock. Tony confronts fiat money as surveillance, debasement, and a tax machine that breaks purchasing power. They reveal why ETFs, Bitcoin treasuries, and borrowing against Bitcoin can rewire Bitcoin into counterparty risk. The conversation ties sovereignty to self-custody, the 21 million hard cap, and living on a Bitcoin standard. It also warns what a Lebanon-style collapse could look like in the West.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    AI Will Build Anything, That’s Why You Need Bitcoin | Jesse Tevelow | BFM232

    Jesse Tevelow is an entrepreneur and the best-selling author of The Connection Algorithm and Life After Bitcoin. He explores the intersection of high-performance living, sovereign technology, and the civilizational shift toward a post-fiat "Creation Age."› https://x.com/jtevelow› https://mylaunchteam.com/life-after-bitcoinPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Convergence of AI and Bitcoin02:03 - Centralization vs. Decentralization04:57 - AI as a Mirror07:39 - The AI Alignment Problem08:53 - Bitcoin as Economic Finality10:58 - The Birth of Absolute Scarcity13:11 - Creative Democratization Through AI15:04 - Bitcoin as a Balancing Force17:47 - The Future of Decentralized Systems25:17 - Bitcoin’s Value and Divisibility26:35 - The Energy Behind Bitcoin28:00 - Bitcoin as a Measuring Stick28:58 - The Future of Work and Creativity32:27 - Curiosity as the Engine of Innovation33:28 - Imagining a World of Abundance34:11 - Empowering the Next Generation37:33 - Core Beliefs and Personal Adviceℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Jesse Tevelow discuss why AI and Bitcoin land as a civilizational fork in the road. They confront centralized AI black boxes, fiat money, and the Cantillon effect as engines for inequality. Jesse argues Bitcoin is the anchor of truth and absolute scarcity that can keep autonomous AI aligned. They connect proof of work to the physical world, like gravity for Icarus’ wings. The conversation ends on sovereignty, the meaning crisis, and a possible new Renaissance.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Gen Z Is Waking Up To Broken Money (Here's What They're Doing) | Halston Valencia | BFM231

    Halston Valencia is a Gen-Z marketer and Bitcoin advocate focused on bridging macroeconomics, culture, and sound money.› https://x.com/halstonvalenciaPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin and Generational Perspectives02:00 - Financial Nihilism and the Gen Z Mindset05:14 - Bitcoin: Investment or Philosophy?07:57 - The Challenge of Low Time Preference11:07 - Aha Moments: Discovering Bitcoin’s Value14:13 - The Role of Education in Bitcoin Awareness17:13 - Crypto Bros vs. Bitcoin Advocacy20:11 - The Future of Work and Bitcoin22:51 - Marketing Bitcoin in a Distracted Era26:11 - Self-Custody and UX Challenges29:10 - The Spiritual Dimension of Bitcoin31:57 - Careers and Bitcoin Adoption32:47 - Building a Community of Integrity35:58 - Bitcoin as a Status Signal39:06 - Core Beliefs and Personal Valuesℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Halston Valencia discuss why Gen Z feels the traditional degree to job to house path is mathematically broken. They link financial nihilism, degeneracy, and anxiety to broken money and high time preference. Halston reveals her orange pill moment after reading Broken Money, then rewiring her life around Bitcoin and sovereignty. They confront the biggest blockers, crypto confusion, unit bias, and the fear of self-custody. They also challenge how to market Bitcoin, build with AI, and keep integrity in a loud finfluencer world.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin Mining & AI Just Hit A MAJOR Inflection Point | Adam Swick | BFM230

    Adam Swick is a veteran strategist at the intersection of energy and digital finance, most recently as the Chief Growth Officer at MARA. We discuss how interruptible Bitcoin mining stabilizes grid supply and demand, why miners monetize stranded energy as a buyer of last resort, and how AI data centers collide with Bitcoin on power, uptime, and infrastructure.› https://x.com/swicktalkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramkℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Adam Swick discuss how Bitcoin turns raw energy into engineered truth. They cover Adam’s jump from high finance to Bitcoin mining. Swick reveals why proof of work and interruptible load rewires the power grid, not just finance. They break down Bitcoin mining as the buyer of last resort for stranded energy, like filling every empty airline seat. AI data centers enter as a rival with different rules: uptime, fiber, and capex.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Something's Going Seriously Wrong in Bitcoin (Or is it?) | Eric Yakes | BFM229

    Eric Yakes runs Epoch Ventures and is the author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution.› https://x.com/ericyakesPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Immutability as a Core Property of Money01:19 - The Evolution of Money: From Private to Centralized03:20 - Coinage, Coin Clipping, and Roman Debasement05:11 - Banking Origins: Receipts and Fractional Reserves07:14 - Central Banks, Paper Money, and the Telegraph Era09:38 - The Fiat Era: Debt Expansion and Moral Hazard11:19 - How Bitcoin Removes Monetary Tradeoffs13:14 - Trust, Human Fallibility, and Objective Verification16:58 - A Distributed Future: Bitcoin Meets AI20:37 - Agency, Incentives, and Escaping Fiat Life Scripts23:42 - Why Monetary Technology Adopts Slowly25:51 - Adoption S-Curves: Store of Value Comes First31:44 - Volatility, Institutions, and Capital Depth38:02 - Volatility vs. Risk: Narratives Drive Markets43:46 - Why Bitcoin Is Hard to Understand47:58 - Banks, Credit, and Fractional Reserve on Bitcoin57:32 - Hot Takes: Nasdaq Correlations and Crashes01:00:16 - Quantum Computing and Bitcoin as a Protocol01:04:22 - Fears and Hopes: Freedom Money and Miningℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Eric Yakes discuss why Bitcoin adds immutability as a new property of money. They trace how trust slid from coinage to banks to fiat, and why moral hazard keeps showing up. Yakes frames Bitcoin self-custody as lowering the cost of sovereignty, like holding value on a USB instead of in a vault. They confront volatility, institutions, and why narrative moves markets before fundamentals. They close on credit, fractional reserve incentives, quantum computing, and Bitcoin’s long game.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Gold is Winning, Bitcoin is Waiting: Here's Why Europe Should Care | Niko Jilch | BFM228

    Niko Jilch is a renowned finance journalist, podcaster, and fierce advocate for Bitcoin and sound money principles.› https://x.com/NikoJilch› https://www.youtube.com/@WasBitcoinbringtPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Europe Under Pressure: Gold vs. Bitcoin05:07 - The Euro Explained: Gold Backing and Structure07:24 - 13,000 Tonnes of Gold on European Balance Sheets09:44 - Euro Credibility: Draghi, Lagarde, and Central Banking12:22 - Europe Reacts to Trump: De-Dollarization Dynamics16:42 - Trump as a Gorbachev Moment20:04 - How the Dollar Timeline Was Extended23:22 - Why Gold Is Outperforming Bitcoin (For Now)28:31 - The Welfare State Is Bankrupt: Printing as Policy31:00 - Gold as the Alarm, Bitcoin as the Confirmation32:12 - Self-Custody as an Individual Survival Strategy36:12 - The 2010 Crisis: Panic, Gold, and Hard Lessons38:13 - Accepting Fiat Failure and Protecting Yourself46:19 - Stablecoins, Eurodollars, and Treasury Demand56:04 - CBDCs vs. Neutral Money: Why Bitcoin Matters01:00:00 - If the US Embraces Bitcoin, Can Others Ignore It?ℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Niko Jilch discuss why gold is ripping while Bitcoin looks stuck. Europe’s euro project, CBDCs, and political centralization get put under a harsh light. Niko reveals the euro’s hidden gold backing, 13,000 tonnes, and why that matters for monetary geopolitics. They confront stablecoins as a stealth extension of dollar power, and Europe’s fear of them. The thread that holds it together is sovereignty, self-custody, and conviction in a fiat system that keeps printing.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    If Every Country Is in Debt, Who's It Owed To? (Do This Now) | Jeroen Blokland | BFM227

    Jeroen Blokland is a seasoned professional investor with over 20 years of experience, and author of ‘The Great Rebalancing’.› https://x.com/jsblokland› https://greatrebalancing.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at ****https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 – The Debt System Is Breaking01:21 – The UK Crisis Was the Warning05:36 – Japan Proves This Isn’t a One-Off10:00 – Why Fiat Lies About Returns16:00 – Yield Curve Control & the Death of Markets18:13 – The End of the 60/40 Portfolio28:00 – Inflation, Repression, and Locked-In Spending38:00 – Fiscal Dominance Takes Over48:00 – Why Scarce Assets Win (Gold & Bitcoin)58:00 – The Great Rebalancing Has Begun01:13:00 – How the State Will Try to Trap Capital01:27:00 – What Insiders Actually Ownℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Jeroen Blokland discuss why the UK bond blowup during Liz Truss’ short moment in power was a canary in the coal mine for the debt trapped world. They explain how negative real yields break the 60/40 portfolio, bonds stop protecting, they quietly drain purchasing power. They confront fiscal dominance, yield curve control, and financial repression that locks savers into refinancing the system. They make the case for scarce assets like gold and Bitcoin, plus Bitcoin’s trustless settlement as an exit valve. They close on The Great Rebalancing, why scarcity may rise exponentially, and why your investing mindset needs a reset.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    This Engineer Says Bitcoin's Energy Usage Can't Be High Enough | Jake Scanlan | BFM226

    Jake Scanlan is an engineer and the founder of Hashpower Academy, where he demystifies Bitcoin and empowers a new generation by teaching its fundamentals, from the watts powering the network to the sats you stack as money.› https://x.com/jakescanlan› https://www.youtube.com/@HashpowerAcademyPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: ⁠⁠https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› Follow Bram on ⁠⁠https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin Mining and Education02:42 - The Energy-Finance Connection09:56 - Bitcoin as a Scientific Accounting System16:23 - Local Energy Production and Individual Opportunities23:58 - The Future of Bitcoin in Everyday Life32:16 - Teaching the Next Generation about Bitcoin34:14 - The Fascination of Energy Distribution35:27 - Innovations in Bitcoin and Energy40:13 - Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading43:10 - The Role of Bitcoin in Agriculture47:54 - Decentralizing Mining for Everyday Use52:45 - Cost Reduction through Bitcoin Mining52:59 - The Future of Money and Valueℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Jake Scanlan discuss why Bitcoin mining is the missing bridge between energy and finance. They reframe proof of work as a scientific accounting system that turns wasted electricity into verifiable money. Jake breaks down Bitcoin per kilowatt hour as the real hurdle rate that can stabilize grids and reprice energy. They confront the fiat mismatch, numbers in a database buying real-world energy. The conversation ends in El Salvador, where mining becomes heat, cost reduction, and everyday Bitcoin adoption.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    This Bitcoin Use Case Proves Why Mortgages Are a Trap | Mauricio Di Bartelomeo | BFM225

    Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ledn, a leading global platform for Bitcoin-backed lending and savings.› https://x.com/cryptonomistaPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Bitcoin for Millennials: A New Framework01:28 – Bitcoin as Pristine Collateral09:50 – Borrowing Without Selling Bitcoin17:02 – Why Banks Are Structurally Trapped19:02 – Bitcoin and the Future of Wealth30:54 – Real Estate: Asset or Liability?32:17 – Fiat Money’s Hidden Housing Tax38:12 – The Next Wave of Bitcoin Lending44:43 – Mortgages vs. Bitcoin Loans54:56 – Bitcoin, Time, and Meaningful Workℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Mauricio Di Bartolomeo discuss why Bitcoin is pristine collateral in a 24/7 market. They break how Bitcoin-backed loans beat real estate on liquidity, divisibility, and global underwriting. Mauricio confronts the mortgage illusion, it is a loan on your income, quietly subsidized by fiat debasement and taxes. They unpack why banks struggle with always-on risk engines, and why regulation is actually pulling Bitcoin finance into the open. It ends on conviction, sovereignty, and why loving the work is the real edge.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Bitcoin’s Victory is Now Mathematically Assured (38 Trillion Reasons) | Marty Bent | BFM224

    Marty Bent is a prominent Bitcoin advocate and host of the Tales from the Crypt podcast, known for his engaging insights into Bitcoin’s impact on personal freedom.› https://x.com/martybent› https://youtube.com/@TFTCPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 – The Evolution of Bitcoin’s Market Dynamics03:03 – The Shift from Fiat to Bitcoin05:47 – Gold, Silver, and Monetary Confusion08:43 – Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Clearing the Noise10:43 – The Future of Bitcoin in Banking12:35 – Bitcoin as a Truth Machine15:29 – Building a New Financial System18:33 – The Underappreciated Aspects of Bitcoin21:49 – Bitcoin’s Moral Case24:48 – The Mass Awakening27:55 – Bitcoin’s Role in the Future30:43 – Centralization vs. Decentralization33:09 – Free Speech, Money, and Bitcoin34:27 – Bitcoin’s Place in the Future Economy36:56 – Advice for Millennials39:03 – Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchangeℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYThe fiat system has reached its breaking point. Marty Bent returns to the show to explain why we are now in "Phase Two" of a three-phase transition to a Bitcoin standard. We discuss why the $37 trillion debt clock is making traditional "safe" assets a liability and why nation-states are quietly using gold as a bridge to Bitcoin. Marty reveals the truth about the "humiliation ritual" of the US tax system and how the emergence of a "sci-fi banking stack" is allowing individuals to opt-out of traditional banking fraud. If you want to understand why the old four-year cycle is dead and what comes next, this is the episode for youRELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Trump’s Attack on Powell is a Trojan Horse for Bitcoin | British HODL | BFM223

    British HODL is a well-known Bitcoin commentator and content creator, known for advocating to get to ONE bitcoin.› https://x.com/BritishHodl› https://www.youtube.com/@britishhodl23PARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro & Market Reflections01:17 - Federal Reserve and Political Dynamics04:20 - The Four-Year Cycle Debate07:12 - Bitcoin's Optionality and Wealth Preservation10:08 - Real Estate vs. Bitcoin: A Comparative Analysis13:16 - Understanding Supply and Demand in Real Estate16:16 - Lessons from the 2008 Recession26:50 - Understanding Bitcoin's Supply Dynamics27:09 - The Clash of Financial Systems29:07 - The Role of Bitcoin in Wealth Distribution30:43 - The Individual Journey to Bitcoin Awareness31:54 - The Illusion of Political Solutions34:12 - The Importance of Capital in Bitcoin Investment36:25 - The Future of Asset Ownership and Bitcoin40:27 - Strategic Reserves and Bitcoin's Role42:19 - Deflation, Inflation, and the Asset Market43:32 - Bitcoin as a Neutral Asset45:21 - Geopolitical Implications of Bitcoin Adoption46:22 - The Shift in Bitcoin's Perception50:03 - The Future of Wealth and Bitcoinℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and British HODL discuss the current state of Bitcoin and the broader economic landscape. They reflect on the recent bear market, the implications of Federal Reserve actions, and the evolving role of Bitcoin as a store of value and optionality. The discussion also touches on the death of the four-year cycle, the impact of AI and automation on the economy, and the importance of understanding the dynamics of wealth creation in a changing world. They emphasize the need for individuals to recognize the value of Bitcoin in preserving wealth and navigating economic uncertainty.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    If You're Not Bullish On Bitcoin You Don't Understand THIS (Big Picture) | Vijay Boyapati | BFM222

    Vijay Boyapati is the author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, widely considered one of the most important foundational philosophical texts in the space.› https://x.com/real_vijayPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Heat your home and Earn Bitcoin with Heatbit - Get 5% off with code BRAM at https://heatbit.com/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin's Evolution00:26 - The Four Stages of Money05:56 - Bitcoin as a Store of Value12:45 - Institutional Adoption of Bitcoin16:50 - Bitcoin's Role in True Capitalism19:39 - The Immutable Nature of Bitcoin20:12 - The Certainty of Bitcoin Ownership22:15 - Bitcoin vs Gold: A Comparative Analysis24:13 - Path Dependency and Bitcoin's Future28:21 - Adoption Models and Bitcoin's Growth31:54 - The Evolution of Bitcoin's Conviction32:45 - Nation-State Adoption and Its Implications36:18 - The Psychological Aspects of Bitcoin Investmentℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Vijay Boyapati, author of "The Bullish Case for Bitcoin," analyze the state of Bitcoin in 2026. We explore the four stages of monetization, why nation-state adoption is no longer a fringe theory, and why the path to becoming a global reserve currency is now a mathematical certainty. From the institutional surge to the "End Game" where fiat ceases to be an exit, this episode is a roadmap for the final stages of Bitcoin’s evolution. If you think $1 million is high, you're still thinking in the old system.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Millennials Are About To Lose Everything (Here's Why) | Peter Dunworth | BFM221

    Peter Dunworth is a financial adviser for HNWI and families, specifically focused on Bitcoin with his company “The Bitcoin Adviser”.› https://x.com/PeterBTCAdviser› https://thebitcoinadviser.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Great Wealth Transfer and Its Risks05:42 - Challenges for Millennials in Wealth Building07:57 - The Role of Bitcoin in Wealth Preservation13:39 - The Future of Bitcoin and Nation-State Adoption15:17 - Bitcoin vs Traditional Assets: A New Paradigm17:42 - The Urgency of Acquiring Bitcoin23:29 - The Implications of Monetary Debasement27:46 - The Illusion of Government Bonds28:47 - The Personal Cost of Inflation35:22 - The Future of Bitcoin in Global Finance47:38 - The New Era of Bitcoin Valuationℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYThe $90 Trillion Great Wealth Transfer is here, but there's a catch: the system holding that wealth is cracking. Financial expert Peter Dunworth joins me to explain why traditional stocks, bonds, and real estate are becoming "dying assets" and why your inheritance is being vaporized in real-time. We break down the "2026 Warning," the collapse of traditional collateral, and why Bitcoin is the only asset capable of securing a multi-generational legacy. If you are banking on a traditional retirement or inheritance, this is the reality check you need before mid-2026RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    At 70, I Wish I Learned THIS About Money and Life at 21 | George Bodine | BFM220

    George “Jethro” Bodine is a former Navy F-18 Hornet pilot, Top Gun instructor and staunch Bitcoin advocate with great wisdom from his eventful life.› https://x.com/jethroe111PARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution - Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Journey Begins: Life Lessons from the 20s03:46 - Navigating the Chaos: The Impact of Inflation and Money07:10 - Flexibility and Fear: The Changing Landscape for Millennials10:32 - The Fourth Turning: Understanding Cycles of Crisis14:32 - Consumerism and Regret: Lessons from the 30s18:40 - Time as a Precious Resource: Reflections on Family and Life22:34 - The Digital Future: Bitcoin and the New Economy28:34 - Advice for the Next Generation: Navigating Today's Challenges34:29 - The Future of Bitcoin and Financial Awareness41:33 - Understanding the Current Economic Landscape47:50 - The Importance of Self-Custody in Bitcoin54:37 - Preparing for a Chaotic Future01:02:27 - The Legacy We Leave Behindℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein talks with George Bodine, who shares the hard-earned lessons from a life that spanned the gold decoupling, double-digit inflation, and the front lines as a Navy pilot. We discuss why traditional career paths are a dangerous illusion in the face of the "Fourth Turning" and why flexibility is the only true security. George reveals the expensive mistakes of his 30s and why escaping the consumerist "keeping up with the Joneses" trap was his greatest financial win. If you feel paralyzed by economic anxiety, George’s perspective on Bitcoin as the ultimate "answer" will rewire your strategy for the next decade.RELAI DISCLAIMERRelai sponsors this show/podcast and is authorized to provide crypto-asset services in Switzerland and across the European Union under the MiCA regulatory framework with its license issued by the French regulator, AMF (License No: A2025-006). The company is actively expanding its services to EU member states following the completion of passporting notifications.

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    Why I Stopped Caring About Bitcoin's Price in 2025 | Bram Kanstein | BFM219

    Bram Kanstein is a creative entrepreneur and the host of Bitcoin for Millennials, where he explores Bitcoin not as a trade, but as essential savings technology and a rational opt-out from a failing fiat system.› https://x.com/bramkPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram - Sign up with code BRAM to get 10% off your feesPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com› Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramkℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein reflects on his experiences with Bitcoin in 2025, emphasizing the importance of Bitcoin ownership over price. He discusses the inherent problems with fiat money, the necessity of Bitcoin as a solution, especially for millennials, and the broader implications of financial control and freedom. Kanstein encourages listeners to take ownership of their financial futures and highlights the ongoing relevance of Bitcoin in a world of increasing monetary debasement and surveillance.

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    The 4-Year Cycle Is Wrong (Math Proves Bitcoin's Real Pattern) | Stephen Perrenod | BFM218

    Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade.› https://x.com/moneyordebtPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Context of Bitcoin Bubbles02:26 - Alchemy, Energy, and Bitcoin's Value04:55 - Power Laws vs. Exponential Growth in Bitcoin07:59 - Bitcoin vs. Gold: A Comparative Analysis09:59 - Market Dynamics: Bitcoin's Correlation with Gold12:33 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value Proposition15:12 - Volatility and Long-Term Perspectives on Bitcoin27:41 - Understanding Bitcoin's Value and Persistence30:08 - The Kelly Criterion and Optimal Portfolio Allocation35:05 - Risk Assessment and Cash Allocation in Investments39:06 - Evaluating Historical Performance and Future Projections44:31 - The Power of HODLing and Investment Strategies48:27 - Mathematical Models and Future Price Predictions55:37 - Understanding Volatility and Market Behavior58:07 - Analyzing Bubbles and Market Cycles01:02:42 - The Evolution of Bitcoin's Market Dynamics01:10:39 - Predictability in Bitcoin's Price Movements01:16:30 - The Future of Bitcoin and Market Predictionsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Astrophysicist Stephen Perrenod discuss Stephen’s latest findings from the Scientific Bitcoin Institute. Is the Bitcoin four-year cycle a myth? Stephen breaks down the Power Law math that dismisses traditional cycles and predicts a new timeline for future bubbles. We explore why Bitcoin grows 100,000x faster than gold, the "alchemy" of the Nakamoto consensus, and why the network effect makes Bitcoin a meta-network unlike any other asset. Stop looking at linear charts; the real signal is in the log-log.

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    The #1 Reason Most People Will Still Be BROKE In 2026 | Rajat Soni | BFM217

    Rajat Soni is a CFA with 10+ years of experience who simplifies complicated concepts with weekly insights on personal finance and Bitcoin with his audience of 250K+ followers.› https://x.com/Rajatsoni› https://www.youtube.com/@rajatsonifinancePARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Financial Mindset00:41 - Understanding Debt and Its Impact02:42 - The Role of Education in Financial Success04:49 - Consumer Mindset and Spending Habits06:19 - The Importance of Investing for the Future06:51 - Earning More and Spending Less09:40 - The Power of Bitcoin as a Savings Tool11:06 - The Reality of Personal Finance Education15:55 - Bitcoin: Investment or Trade?17:35 - Maintaining Purchasing Power with Bitcoin19:57 - The Short-Term Spending Mentality22:40 - Understanding Saving and Future Uncertainty23:22 - The Challenge of Delayed Gratification25:13 - The Importance of Emergency Funds27:45 - Mindset and Financial Decisions32:06 - Navigating Bitcoin's Volatility37:44 - Bitcoin as a Psychological Assetℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Rajat Soni discuss the complexities of personal finance, focusing on the mindset surrounding debt, investing, and the role of Bitcoin as a superior savings tool. They discuss the psychological impacts of financial stress, the importance of delayed gratification, and the pitfalls of trying to time the market. Soni emphasizes the need for a shift in perspective towards money and investing, advocating for a long-term approach to wealth accumulation through Bitcoin. The discussion also touches on the broader implications of fiat currency debasement and the necessity of emergency funds in achieving financial stability.

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    Bitcoin's Traditional Cycle Is Breaking Down in Real Time | James van Straten | BFM216

    James van Straten is Senior Analyst at CoinDesk and Bullish, where he conducts in-depth structured research on Bitcoin. James hails Bitcoin as the 21st century's paramount invention.› https://x.com/btcjvsPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Technicals vs. Astrology: The RSI at all-time lows03:30 - Price vs. Time-based capitulation explained04:50 - Is the four-year cycle officially dead?06:00 - Market structure: Monthly bottoms and October's crash10:00 - $500 Billion in sell-side pressure from OGs11:13 - Why institutions are no longer chasing the price14:58 - The debasement trade: Conviction in a crumbling society20:56 - Why retail mania migrated to AI38:44 - 2026 Outlook: Clown politicians and the gradual printℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and macro analyst James van Straten discuss why the 2017 retail mania is dead and why institutions are now playing a much more patient game. We explore the $500 billion sell-side pressure from OGs, the reality of time-based capitulation, and why the traditional four-year cycle might be over. James breaks down the RSI technicals that signal a major bottom and explains why the "debasement trade" is the only thesis that matters as society faces compounding inflation and political failure.

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    Unveiling the Matrix: How Money Distorts Our Reality | Eric V. Stacks | BFM215

    Eric V. Stacks is a former cannabis producer turned passionate Bitcoin advocate, and co-host of the ‘What is Money’ podcast with Robert Breedlove.› https://x.com/EricVStacksPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Reflecting on a year of life changes and Bitcoin02:37 - The "Forrest Gump" moment: Simplifying economic strategy03:58 - Transitioning from cannabis production to a new chapter06:04 - Co-hosting "What Is Money" with Robert Breedlove11:45 - The big picture: Why Bitcoin is such an important thing25:12 - Defining personal agency and contribution to the world34:50 - Building a solid foundation for the future42:15 - The transformative power of Bitcoin introspection55:40 - Final reflectionsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Eric V. Stacks discuss the big picture of Bitcoin and why simplifying your life around a scarce asset is a radical act. Eric shares his journey from the cannabis farm to co-hosting with Robert Breedlove, exploring how Bitcoin forces an introspective transformation. We dive into the profound implications of monetary scarcity and why getting "right with yourself" is the most important step after finding Bitcoin. Discover why everything we were taught about money might be wrong and how to find your own path in a world of fiat confusion.

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    The BIBLE Predicted Bitcoin? Here's What a Pastor Found | Alin Armstrong | BFM214

    Alin Armstrong (aka Pastor Coin) is a church planter and author of The Bible and Bitcoin and Render to God. He blends theology with hard economics to challenge the morality of the fiat system.› https://x.com/pastorcoinPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Divine vs. Carnal Fiat: A Spiritual Perspective07:34 - The Corruption of Fiat Money15:11 - The Impact of Sound Money on Society18:12 - Taxation and the Concept of Theft30:33 - Usury and Modern Debt Slavery33:43 - The Burden of Debt in Churches35:47 - Opting Out of the Debt Cycle36:27 - Historical Perspectives on Money41:32 - Self-Custody as a Spiritual Discipline46:04 - Ownership and Freedom54:25 - Finding Purpose Beyond Materialism01:00:12 - The Search for Truthℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Alain Armstrong explore the intersection of spirituality, economics, and Bitcoin. They discuss the nature of creation, the implications of fiat money, and how sound money can lead to a more moral society. Armstrong emphasizes the spiritual corruption associated with fiat currency and taxation, while advocating for Bitcoin as a means to opt out of the debt cycle. The discussion also touches on the importance of self-custody, ownership, and the pursuit of truth as a core value in life.

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    Bitcoin CRASH? The Original Thesis Has Only Accelerated | Erik Cason | BFM213

    Erik Cason is Crypto-anarchist, cypherpunk, iconoclast, author, and co-founder of https://vora.io, the bitcoin fortress for sovereign individuals.› https://x.com/ErikcasonPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.com + 20% extra on 12/12/2025!PRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Bigger Picture of Bitcoin02:00 - Sovereignty and the Fragility of Monetary Systems04:38 - The Political Nature of Money07:29 - Cryptography as a Tool for Freedom10:27 - The Role of Bitcoin in Political Rights13:08 - Economic Freedom and Global Solidarity15:55 - The Illusion of Safety in Government Jobs19:11 - The Risks of Fiat Monetary Systems27:47 - The Evolution of Security in Cryptocurrency28:43 - The Millennial Financial Crisis29:14 - The Math Behind Fiat Currency30:07 - Taking Personal Responsibility32:05 - The Role of Technology in Economic Freedom34:15 - The Consequences of Inaction34:49 - The Dangers of Centralization38:29 - Bitcoin as a Political Tool39:38 - The Future of Decentralization42:05 - AI, Bitcoin, and the Path to Sovereignty44:56 - Envisioning a New Political Landscapeℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Erik Cason explore the deeper implications of Bitcoin beyond its price, emphasizing the importance of sovereignty, the fragility of current monetary systems, and the role of cryptography as a tool for freedom. They discuss the need for personal responsibility in navigating economic challenges and the potential future of economic systems influenced by AI and open-source technology. The conversation also touches on the intersection of psychedelics and personal empowerment, highlighting the importance of understanding the political implications of Bitcoin and the necessity of fighting against totalitarianism.

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    Bitcoin Is the Answer to a Problem Many Don't Know They Have | Natalie Brunell | BFM212

    Natalie Brunell is the host of the "Coin Stories" podcast, where she interviews leading figures in the Bitcoin space about their insights and experiences. She also just released her first book “Bitcoin is for Everyone”.› https://twitter.com/natbrunell› https://www.youtube.com/@nataliebrunell› https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everyone-financial-system-solution/dp/1804091138PARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Book Launch01:00 - Personal Experiences Shaping Financial Views03:47 - Bitcoin as a Source of Hope10:25 - Understanding Inflation and Its Impact14:21 - The Cantillon Effect and Wealth Inequality19:15 - Bitcoin vs. Crony Capitalism21:45 - Money Printer Mountain and Economic Realities & Understanding Capital and Monetary Systems25:02 - The Digital Transformation of Money28:41 - The Responsibility of Being Your Own Bank35:28 - Starting Small with Bitcoin39:38 - Economic Empowerment through Bitcoin42:36 - Misconceptions about Money and Capitalism45:43 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Impactℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Natalie Brunell unpack the psychological leap required for Bitcoin adoption and why it's for everyone. The real challenge is moving past the big misconception our generation has about money and learning to act on that knowledge. We discuss how stopping the invisible wealth transfer and embracing self-custody transforms you from a subject of the broken system into a sovereign, building capital in a parallel one. This conversation is about finding hope, agency, and embracing a surprisingly conservative, long-game view.

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    Bitcoin vs Psychedelics: Which One Frees You First? | Tim Sae Koo | BFM211

    Tim Sae Koo is a successful tech entrepreneur who left his life in Silicon Valley behind to go in his spiritual journey in the South American Jungle.› https://x.com/timsaekoo› https://goingbeyondbitcoin.com› https://psybtc.comPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramkℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Tim Sae Koo expose a deep truth: the quest for financial sovereignty via Bitcoin and the quest for mental sovereignty via psychedelics are the same journey. He shows how both decentralized tools force you to confront the centralized systems that govern your mind and your money. Monetary freedom demands a personal revolution, starting with the ego and confronting false narratives. This conversation provides a compass for that intense internal process, revealing the mirrored properties of these two world-rewiring forces. This is the ultimate guide to the personal revolution needed for monetary security.

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    5 Bitcoin Mindsets That Stop People From Buying | Julian Figueroa | BFM210

    Julian Figueroa is a filmmaker, Bitcoin educator, YouTuber, and cofounder of getBased.tv, known for creating engaging, approachable content that demystifies Bitcoin for a broad audience with clarity and creativity.› https://x.com/kinetic_finance› https://www.youtube.com/@exitmanualPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro00:46 - Why telling people about Bitcoin never works01:06 - Julian's journey: Losing his Bitcoin03:59 - Bitcoin as the cure for a broken system05:27 - Becoming the "Bill Nye of Bitcoin"07:53 - Understanding 5 mindsets for Bitcoin adoption08:18 - Archetype 1: The Normie10:33 - The best strategy for the Normie14:04 - Why you must earn the right to talk about Bitcoin16:04 - Archetype 2: The Ideologue17:03 - "Save your breath" with the Ideologue23:04 - Archetype 3: The Mid-Curve26:45 - Disarming the Mid-Curve32:00 - Archetype 4: The Skeptic36:21 - Why to bring a skeptic to a Bitcoin meetup37:51 - Archetype 5: The 90-Percenter41:35 - How early are we?45:41 - Kicking the can: Why fiat's demise will be prolonged48:58 - The biggest threat: Boredom and lack of patience53:48 - Advice for new content creator59:36 - Julian's core beliefℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Julian Figueroa explore how five distinct archetypes react to Bitcoin. This episode dives into the distinct mindsets of the Normie, Ideologue, Midcurve, Skeptic, and 90 Percenter, revealing why many struggle to understand or commit to Bitcoin. Gain insight into the psychological and cultural barriers around Bitcoin adoption, and learn practical ways to engage each archetype more effectively. Whether you’re new to Bitcoin or seeking deeper understanding, this conversation uncovers what it really takes to turn awareness into conviction and long-term belief in the future of decentralized money.

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    The $100 TRILLION Problem No One is Connecting To BITCOIN | Jeff Walton | BFM209

    Jeff Walton is the Chief Risk Officer at Strive ($ASST), where he builds digital credit products that give institutions Bitcoin exposure. His work sits at the forefront of industrializing the speculative attack on the dollar.› https://x.com/punterjeffPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The speculative attack on the dollar: Pierre Rochard's thesis03:47 - Why corporations borrow weak fiat to buy strong Bitcoin07:22 - Real estate vs. Bitcoin: leveraging a hard asset09:37 - Why 98% of people won't self-custody Bitcoin11:34 - Structuring Bitcoin exposure with less volatility14:00 - The concept of Bitcoin volatility insurance15:59 - The insurance analogy: underwriting risk with a pile of capital18:43 - Why Bitcoin-backed products beat Oracle's 40-year bond27:47 - The bank business model vs. the Bitcoin model34:05 - Perpetual preferred equity vs. convertible debt (SEDA)46:29 - The addressable market: Insurance companies' capital structure56:01 - Why regulators prevent insurance companies from holding Bitcoin01:13:12 - Bitcoin as the new global hurdle rate for capital01:27:36 - The Millennial problem: no pension, no safety net01:45:16 - Why Bitcoin must become the unit of accountℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYStrive CRO Jeff Walton joins Bram Kanstein and breaks down how the speculative attack on the dollar is accelerating using Bitcoin-backed financial products. He explains how instruments like perpetual preferred equity (Strive’s SATA and Strategy’s STRC) allow massive pools of TradFi capital—like insurance companies—to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s appreciation without suffering 80% volatility. This engine converts cheap fiat debt into hard Bitcoin. We discuss the concept of Bitcoin as the new global hurdle rate and why risk is currently mispriced globally

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    How This CEO is Using Bitcoin to Supercharge His Business | Scott Ellam | BFM208

    Scott Ellam embodies the evolution from anonymous Bitcoin advocate to corporate leader ready to stake his company's future on Bitcoin.› https://x.com/btconlyscottPARTNERS🌳 Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🟧 Gemini’s Bitcoin Credit Card: Earn instant bitcoin rewards on every purchase with no annual fee. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus: https://gemini.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 21% off with code BRAM21 at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get 10% off a Bitaxe open-source Bitcoin home miner using code BRAM at https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› https://youtube.com/@bramk⁠⁠› https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Scott's Journey into Bitcoin09:19 - Transitioning to Bitcoin on the Balance Sheet15:58 - Bitcoin as a Long-Term Business Strategy22:36 - Creating Competitive Advantage with Bitcoin27:40 - Building Bridges for Bitcoin Maximalists30:31 - Building a Bitcoin-Centric Business Model32:48 - Navigating Bitcoin's Volatility and Public Perception35:21 - The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Adoption39:09 - The Role of Leadership in Bitcoin Strategy43:51 - Lessons Learned and Advice for Entrepreneursℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Scott Ellam discuss Scott’s transformative journey into Bitcoin, detailing how it shifted from a personal interest to a strategic business decision. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of integrating Bitcoin into his company's balance sheet, the importance of educating his team, and the potential for Bitcoin to serve as a competitive advantage in talent acquisition. Scott emphasizes the need for businesses to adapt to a Bitcoin standard and reflects on the lessons learned throughout his entrepreneurial journey.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time, and why you need to understand and embrace it.

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