Best Conscious Booth Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 352: The Fate of Miraanni, Chapter 25 40:08

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With chapter 25, we're closing in on the conclusion of The Fate of Miraanni! There will only be one more podcast episode with the final 3 chapters of the audiobook to be released in 2 weeks from today. Next up, I'll be sharing chapters from volume III of Tales of Aurduin, The Alchemist and the Eagle. If you've missed anything, the full audiobook is…

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Bitcoin’s New Era: Liquidity, Macro, and the End of Four-Year Cycles | Nik Bhatia 1:02:01

4d ago1:02:01

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Nik Bhatia breaks down why Bitcoin may have broken free of its four-year cycle and what that means for the next decade. We discuss Bitcoin's market maturity, compressed volatility, and how new corporate demand are reshaping price dynamics — and why this could mean an end to drawn out bear markets and blow-off tops. We get into how macro forces like…

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Jeff Booth | AI, Bitcoin, & The Collapse Of The Fiat Economy 1:10:30

6d ago1:10:30

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Jeff Booth explains why free markets are naturally deflationary and why this changes everything. What if the entire economy is built on a lie? Jeff Booth argues our credit-based system fights the natural deflation of free markets through endless money manipulation — and why Bitcoin creates the first truly global free market. We explore how AI accel…

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Episode 351: Psychedelic Injustice with Tom Hatsis 2:08:46

8d ago2:08:46

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Tom Hatsis has just released his latest book, Psychedelic Injustice: How Identity Politics Poisons the Psychedelic Renaissance, and he joined me for a detailed conversation about it last week. In this book, Tom takes a critical eye on various ways that the "culture wars" have impacted the contemporary psychedelic movement where, in his assessment, …

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Bitcoin Culture vs Wall Street | Thomas Pacchia 1:12:57

8d ago1:12:57

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Thomas Pacchia is the co-founder of Pubkey. In this episode, we get into the evolving culture of Bitcoin, why number-go-up narratives overshadow deeper principles like privacy, self-sovereignty, and freedom. Thomas explains why he believes Bitcoin risks becoming disconnected from its original ethos, and the importance of maintaining a robust, cultu…

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How Bitcoin Is Changing the Financial System | Mauricio Di Bartolomeo 1:53:38

11d ago1:53:38

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Mauricio Di Bartolomeo is the co-founder of Ledn, the largest consumer Bitcoin lender. In this episode, we discuss how Ledn survived the collapse of BlockFi and Celsius, why they’ve removed all rehypothecation and Ethereum products, and why Bitcoin-backed loans are set to reshape global credit markets. Mauricio explains how banks entering the space…

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Bitcoin All Time High: Has the Cycle Broken? | Rational Root 1:03:12

13d ago1:03:12

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Root is a Bitcoin on-chain analyst and the author of the "Bitcoin Strategy Platform" Substack. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Bitcoin’s bull market, why Root believes there’s no basis for a prolonged bear market, and how institutional demand is changing Bitcoin’s price dynamics. We cover Bitcoin’s structural adoption through ETFs,…

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Bitcoin Treasury Companies, Mining & The Slow Grind to $1 Million | Mitchell Askew 1:01:53

15d ago1:01:53

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Mitchell Askew is Head of Research at Blockware and author of The Conservative Case for Bitcoin. In this episode, we discuss the growing role of Bitcoin treasury companies, how miners are evolving into treasury plays, and why Blockware is betting on mining as a tool for institutional Bitcoin accumulation. We get into companies choosing ASICs over s…

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The Bull Market & Bitcoin vs Real Estate | CJ Konstantinos 1:29:08

18d ago1:29:08

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CJ Konstantinos is the Founder of People’s Reserve. In this episode, we discuss Bitcoin’s rise as digital gold, its role in revolutionising real estate and finance, and why it’s poised to become the ultimate pristine collateral. We get into the maturation of the Bitcoin bull market and the potential for Bitcoin bonds to recapitalise economies. CJ a…

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UFOs, AI & the Future of Human Consciousness | Matthew Pines 1:45:35

20d ago1:45:35

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Matthew Pines is a the Executive Director at Bitcoin Policy Institute and an advisor to Skywatcher. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of UAPs, why the U.S. government may be sitting on legacy programs involving non-human intelligence, and how the 2017 New York Times article triggered a wave of official investigations and whistleblo…

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Episode 349: Coming out of the Psychedelic Closet and Taming Your Money Monster with Doug Lynam 1:45:51

22d ago1:45:51

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This week I've got returning guest, Doug Lynam, joining me on the podcast to talk about his new book, Taming Your Money Monster: 9 Paths to Money Mastery with the Enneagram. Despite his wishes, Doug's publisher edited out all references to both Doug's personal psychedelic experiences and how they brought growth and maturity to his relationship with…

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Bitcoin is Winning in DC | Grant McCarty 1:11:16

22d ago1:11:16

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Grant McCarty is the Co-President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the state of Bitcoin policy in Washington DC, how the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve went from a fringe idea to a real legislative proposal, and why the next 18 months could define Bitcoin’s regulatory future in the United States. We also get into the stableco…

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Adoption & Corruption w/ Becca Rubenfeld 1:57:12

26d ago1:57:12

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Becca Rubenfeld is the co-founder and COO of AnchorWatch. In this episode, Becca tells the story of how she adopted her son from a Ukrainian orphanage, including government corruption, falsified records, and systemic failures. What began as a summer hosting program turned into a two-year battle to rescue her son. Becca also opens up about her recen…

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How Bitcoin Will Destroy the State | Erik Cason & Jesse Posner 1:31:03

29d ago1:31:03

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Erik Cason is the author of Cryptosovereignty & co-founder of Vora. Jesse Posner is a an engineer, formally at Coinbase and BitKey & the co-founder of Vora. In this episode, we discuss why Erik and Jesse believe the modern state has already collapsed, why Bitcoin is the only shot at reclaiming sovereignty in the digital age and how philosophy, law,…

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Strategy's Trillion Dollar Bitcoin Bet | Jeff Walton 1:20:02

1M ago1:20:02

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Jeff Walton is a financial analyst, a former reinsurance broker and the Founder of True North. In this episode, we break down the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, why Strategy is playing an entirely different game, and how Saylor’s new financial instruments are creating a Bitcoin-native yield curve. We also discuss how these instruments could ab…

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Inflation, War & $475K Bitcoin w/ Jeff Ross 1:04:58

1M ago1:04:58

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Jeff Ross is a macroeconomist, bitcoiner and Founder & CEO of Vailshire Capital Management. In this episode, we discuss why Jeff believes we're entering a new inflationary era that echoes the 1970s, why global capital is rotating out of U.S. assets, and how this sets up Bitcoin and gold for massive outperformance & why he thinks the next Bitcoin cy…

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Episode 347: Sacred Sounds Summit with Shannon Brown 1:35:48

1M ago1:35:48

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My guest this week is Shannon Brown, sound healer and organizer of the four-day free online event, "Sacred Sounds Summit," which starts today, June 23rd. In this interview Shannon not only tells her personal story of turning to sound healing via psychedelic experience, but also all about the event, what inspired it, and what participants can expect…

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Hyperbitcoinisation by 2032? | Erin Redwing 1:23:12

1M ago1:23:12

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Erin Redwing is a former astronomer turned astrologer and the host of the Hell Money podcast. In this episode, we discuss how outer planet astrology can offer insights into macroeconomic and civilisational shifts, why Erin believes Bitcoin's 2032 Saturn-Uranus cycle climax is a make-or-break moment, and how the Age of Aquarius provides a framework …

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Is Bitcoin Failing? | Alex Gladstein & Paul Sztorc 1:42:40

1M ago1:42:40

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Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, Paul Sztorc is Founder and CEO of LayerTwoLabs and the creator or Drivechains. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin is falling behind the innovation curve, if Lightning Network has failed as a project, and if privacy models like eCash are a dangerous compromise or a…

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Why America Is Winning the Bitcoin Race w/ Sam Wouters 1:11:41

1M ago1:11:41

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Sam Wouters is the Director of Marketing at River. In this episode, we discuss why the U.S. is emerging as the dominant force in Bitcoin adoption, how proof-of-reserves has evolved in a post-FTX world, and why retail interest in Bitcoin remains muted despite all-time highs. We also discuss how institutional involvement might be both a blessing and …

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The Myth of the Dollar Collapse w/ Joe Carlasare 1:21:10

2M ago1:21:10

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Joe Carlasare is a Commercial Litigator, a long time Bitcoiner, and macro commentator. In this episode, we discuss the U.S. sovereign debt debate, why the doom loop narrative might be missing the bigger picture, and how rapid advances in AI and automation could unleash a wave of productivity strong enough to reshape the fiscal outlook. Joe argues t…

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Episode 345: Meadow Medicine, Psilocybin Service Center with Dr. Tracy Townsend 1:20:19

2M ago1:20:19

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My guest this week is Dr. Tracy Townsend, founder and facilitator at Meadow Medicine in Portland, Oregon, which provides legal psilocybin services. We had a great conversation about not only how the program and facility run, but also what inspired Tracy to turn from conventional medicine to psychedelic therapy. Also, as mentioned in the opening, my…

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Bitcoin Core, OP_RETURN, & the Fight to Save Our Wallets w/ Matt Corallo 1:09:56

2M ago1:09:56

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Matt Corallo is an Open Source Engineer at Spiral, a long time Bitcoin Core contributor and Lightning dev. In this episode, we discuss the current state of Lightning: what's finally working, what UX breakthroughs are coming, and why 2024 might be the year lightning delivers. We also get into the risks of U.S. policy treating non-custodial services …

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How the State Captures Bitcoin w/ American HODL 1:11:46

2M ago1:11:46

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American HODL is an OG Bitcoiner. In this episode, we explore how the state may co-opt Bitcoin not by banning it, but by absorbing it into public markets, enabling control through financial instruments like ETFs and convertible bonds. We also get into the rise of Bitcoin treasury companies, why Michael Saylor’s strategy is just the beginning, and t…

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The Debt Spiral, Stagflation & Why Bitcoin Wins w/ James Lavish 1:04:11

2M ago1:04:11

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James Lavish is a macro investor, former hedge fund manager, and managing partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. In this episode, we explore the fragility of the U.S. bond market, how sovereign credit ratings work, and why the U.S. is now priced by markets as a default risk on par with Greece. We discuss the structural privilege of the dollar as …

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ORANGE PILLING WALL STREET W/ Jack Mallers 1:47:29

2M ago1:47:29

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Jack Mallers is the Founder and CEO of Strike, and the Co-Founder and CEO of 21. In this episode, we discuss the breakdown of the post-WWII monetary order, the consequences of the U.S. exporting dollars, and why the dollar’s global reserve status is becoming a liability rather than a strength. We also get into 21’s plan to take Bitcoin-native princ…

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THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT: BITCOIN, WALL STREET & ENERGY w/ Harry Sudock 1:04:48

2M ago1:04:48

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Harry Sudock is SVP at CleanSpark, one of the largest publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies in the world. In this episode, we explore why Bitcoin mining is reshaping America’s energy landscape, the evolution of corporate Bitcoin strategy, and the game theory behind early adoption by individuals, companies, and nation states. We also get into how…

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Episode 343: Feminine Intelligence with Elina Teboul 1:30:42

2M ago1:30:42

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Author Elina Teboul is my guest this week, discussing her new book, Feminine Intelligence: How Visionary Leadership Can Shape Business for Good. As a business leader, Elina found her own perspective deeply transformed by therapeutic work with psychedelics, and she doesn't shy away from sharing about her experiences and perspective in her book. Whil…

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Is the Fed Losing Control? W/ Matthew Mezinskis 1:27:48

2M ago1:27:48

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Matthew Mezinskis is a macroeconomic researcher, host of the Crypto Voices podcast and creator of Porkopolis Economics. In this episode, we discuss fractional reserve banking, why it's controversial among Bitcoiners, the historical precedent for banking practices, and whether fractional reserve banking inherently poses systemic risks. We also get i…

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The True Cost of the Dollar Empire w/ Lyn Alden 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

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Lyn Alden is a macro analyst, investment strategist and the author of Broken Money. In this episode, we discuss the structural imbalances underpinning the U.S. trade deficit and its link to the dollar’s status as the global reserve currency. We get into the mechanics of capital surpluses, why U.S. treasuries are at the heart of global liquidity, an…

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The OP_RETURN War: Who Controls Bitcoin w/ Bitcoin Mechanic 1:23:45

3M ago1:23:45

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Bitcoin Mechanic is the Chief Boiling Officer at OCEAN. In this episode, we dive deep into the battle over OP_RETURN and Bitcoin node policy. Mechanic explains why arbitrary data like inscriptions and JPEGs represent an attack vector, how Core developers have responded, and why he believes filters are essential to protecting Bitcoin’s monetary use …

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Episode 341: Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation - The Book! with Stephan Kerby 1:22:10

3M ago1:22:10

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Stephan Kerby, director of the Mindscape Institute, comes back on the podcast to share all about his new book, Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation: An Educational Manual, which we produced together expanding on materials used for the class of the same name with the institute. In this conversation we discuss not only the content, but also the pro…

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$100K Bitcoin: Is the Cycle Breaking? W/ Checkmate 1:16:09

3M ago1:16:09

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Checkmate is an on-chain analyst and founder of Checkonchain. In this episode, we get into Bitcoin’s breakout back above $100k and what on-chain data reveals about who’s buying, who’s selling, and whether retail is finally showing up. We also discuss whether the Bitcoin cycles are over, how the global macro shift is influencing hard asset flows, an…

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The US Government Vs Bitcoin w/ Zack Shapiro 1:10:48

3M ago1:10:48

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Zack Shapiro is a lawyer and Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this episode, we discuss the Samurai Wallet case, how the U.S. government is using outdated laws to target non-custodial Bitcoin tools — and why the outcome of this case could criminalise running a node or writing open-source Bitcoin code. We also discuss the DOJ’s “reg…

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OP_RETURN, Filters & Bitcoin’s Identity Crisis w/ Shinobi 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

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Shinobi is the Technical Editor at Bitcoin Magazine. In this episode, we get into the latest "OP_RETURN war," exploring whether the debate is a cultural clash or a technical discussion about Bitcoin’s future. We discuss the origins of the OP_RETURN limit, how users are bypassing it, and the arguments for and against changing data limits. Shinobi la…

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BITCOIN IS HUMAN NATURE w/ Jesse Myers 1:17:02

3M ago1:17:02

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Jesse Myers is the author of the Once in a Species newsletter. In this episode, we discuss why humanity’s obsession with scarce assets may be hardwired into our DNA and how this evolutionary trait could explain Bitcoin’s inevitable rise. We also get into how early humans monetised scarcity, why Homo sapiens may have outcompeted Neanderthals through…

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LIVE IN BEDFORD w/ Checkmate, Preston Pysh, Lawrence Lepard, James Lavish, Matt Pines & Alex Thorn 1:27:55

3M ago1:27:55

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In this episode we have three sessions recorded live at CheatCode in Bedford. In the first session, Checkmate, Preston Pysh, and Alex Thorn break down the cracks in the fiat system, the rise of deglobalization, stablecoins, Bitbonds, and how Bitcoin and gold are emerging as neutral reserve assets. In the second session, Matthew Pines unpacks the gl…

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Episode 339: Quieting the Storm Within - Ashley Booth on Internal Family Systems and Psychedelic Therapy 1:14:34

3M ago1:14:34

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Author and psychedelic therapist, Ashley Booth, returns to the podcast after many years to share about her new book, Quieting the Storm Within: An Illustrated Introduction to Your Parts Through Internal Family Systems and Beyond. Going beyond the scope of the book itself, much of our conversations focuses on how and why IFS is being used in conjunc…

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The End of Globalisation & The Rise of Bitcoin w/ Mark Moss 1:33:24

3M ago1:33:24

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Mark Moss is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of the Mark Moss Show and Market Disruptors. In this episode, we discuss why Bitcoin could 10x over the next five years as well as the political and financial cycles converging to drive massive change. We also get into the collapse of global institutions like the World Economic Forum, the role of AI …

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BITCOIN: A TROJAN HORSE FOR FREEDOM w/ Alex Gladstein 1:35:16

3M ago1:35:16

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Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation and author of Check Your Financial Privilege, Hidden Repression and The Trojan Horse of Freedom. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin’s adoption by governments and Wall Street threatens its original mission, the Trojan Horse theory of Bitcoin and why nation-state ado…

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BITCOIN IS WINNING w/ Matt Odell 1:52:58

3M ago1:52:58

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Matt Odell is host of Citadel Dispatch, co-host of Rabbit Hole Recap, managing partner at Ten31 and co-founder of OpenSats and Bitcoin Park. In this episode, we discuss the risks of Bitcoin’s increasing financialisation, why only a small minority may ever use it as true “freedom money,” and whether Bitcoin is on track to become a global reserve cur…

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HAS BITCOIN ACTUALLY DONE ANYTHING? W/ Junseth 1:56:14

3M ago1:56:14

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Junseth is the co-founder of the legendary Bitcoin Uncensored podcast and a longtime Bitcoiner. In this episode, we discuss whether Bitcoin has actually “done anything yet,” why financialisation might be both Bitcoin’s future and a serious threat, and how MicroStrategy’s could play a key role in that. We also get into the risks of leverage and ETFs…