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Hi All,  There is a lot of talk about how we may see rate cuts this year. From my view, if we see rate cuts we will see the economy potentially heat up again. If we see a return to ZIRP (Zero Interest Rate Policy), there is a high risk of hyperinflation.  As we can see throughout the economy, ZIRP has exacerbated the have and have-nots significantly over the past several years - returning to this...

Hey Sats Crew,  Wow, the past couple of days has been insane in Bitcoin. We have seen tremendous price action in Bitcoin and many other assets.  In today's society, it is very easy to get FOMO for a whole variety of reasons. I think FOMO is one of the worst reasons to invest in something. We make decisions for the wrong reasons, and we end up getting hurt.  In life, we need to invest in somet...

Hi All,  In today's day and age, we are seeing things run hotter than ever before. In many stores across the countries items that used to run for $1,$2, and $3 now run for $6,$7, and $8.  I think over the past couple of years we saw the real rate of inflation closer to 30%-60%  Recently I took a trip to the store, and I was shocked to see a lot of the prices. In today's podcast, I go ove...

Hi All,  We have seen a parabolic runup in the Bitcoin price the past couple of months and the big question is why is this, and where is it going from here?  I strongly believe that the price will keep trending higher as we approach the halving, but it will be a volatile year for the asset given a lot of the macroeconomic conditions.  I think it is important to consider the following points with t...

Hi All,  Today we are getting taxed to the end of the earth by our government in all forms. While it is important that we follow the law regarding taxation, it is also important that we speak up and do what we can to fight for what is fair in this world.  In today's podcast, I go over some important topics such as:  - Different types of taxes - What makes Bitcoin different from homeownership...

Hey Everyone,  Over the past couple of days, we have seen some crazy behaviors from the current administration when it comes to student loans and forgiveness.  I think this forgiveness is one of the most dangerous things our administration can do as it creates a moral hazard, undermines our system, and encourages more debt-based behavior on everyone's behalf.  It is unfortunate to see this pl...

Hi All,  Over the past five years, there have been significantly more circular economies adopting bitcoin worldwide. Everywhere from the Bitcoin Jungle to Bitcoin Beach, Bitcoin Ekasi, Vietnam, Lugano, and countless others - we are seeing a large increase in people starting to trade and transact locally in communities with Bitcoin/Bitcoin Lightning.  I think this trend will continue to grow, and i...

Hi All,  Things are changing rapidly in the labor market in today's day and age! Over the past couple of years, we have seen the advent of gig work which has been very impactful for people trying to earn a side income and not hold a traditional 9-5 job.  In the future, we are going to see more gig and contract work, with a reduction in salaried work. I think the specific way to describe the f...

Hi Everyone,  Many countries around the world are adopting Bitcoin to a certain degree. However, it has been relatively lackluster in the United States compared to many places worldwide. Why is that? Why is the US so far behind other nations when it comes to Bitcoin adoption? A lot of us know what it is, but the aptitude for Bitcoin transactions is nominal at best.  In today's podcast, I expl...

Hi All,  As Bitcoin progresses further and further along mainstream adoption, many authoritarians want to see this technology go away in its entirety. In Bitcoin's history, there have been and are still instances where Bitcoin isn't mined with the most renewable sources.  Many European regulators and commissioners are looking to put an end to Bitcoin mining, and it's up to Bitcoiner...

Hi All,  Over the past couple of months, we have seen risk assets soar, value stocks trade sideways, and everyday currencies debased.  Bitcoin being a commodity has some excellent qualities that help position itself in a unique camp unlike stocks, bonds, or traditional currencies. What helps it outperform regular commodities is its ability to be moved throughout time and space with ease, something...

Hi All,  Over the past several years we have seen a shift in the world stage when it comes to using currencies. The United States (and Europe) have weaponized their currencies to countries like Russia that aren't on our political side. From the recent Putin/Tucker interview, this was noted as a significant strategic mistake that could lead to a decline in the dollar over the next several year...

Hi All,  Many economies lately have been slipping into a recession, specifically, Japan, facing many negative headwinds. With all of this central bank tightening, we can see currencies decreasing, inflation increasing and jobs becoming harder to find. Many economies indexes are hitting all-time highs, yet slipping into recession... Why is that?  In today's podcast, I dive into the following: ...

Hi All,  We live in a world where the haves get richer and the have-nots get poorer. As time passes, this wealth inequality tends to get wider and wider, but why?  I equate a lot of this to the game of Monopoly. In our day-to-day lives we are always passing go. We go round and round always seeking to collect $200. We give money to the rich and need to stay out of jail. In today's podcast, I d...

Hi Everyone,  We are seeing a crunch of credit that we have never seen before due to the Federal Reserve Bank trying to tame inflation. Our economy thrives off of credit, and with credit getting tight, we see consumers not being able to spend as much.  Interest rates have been increasing, and it is becoming more difficult for the average American to buy a home.   Some of the high-level topics are...

Hi All, This podcast isn't meant to be bearish or pessimistic, rather it is to talk about a chart that every Bitcoiner or person thinking about getting into Bitcoin should comb through and ask questions on!  This is the Bitcoin Rich List which is on bitinfocharts.com. This chart shows the degree of centralization amongst addresses (which could include miners, exchanges, whales, holders, entit...

Hi All,  Over the past week, we have seen a significant weakening in the labor market. While layoffs are happening, and fewer jobs are posting it remains above the level the FED would like to see. Additionally, inflation is still running much too hot for the economy, and with this, the Federal Reserve has decided not to conduct rate cuts. In this podcast, I discuss macroeconomic factors and though...

Hi Everyone,  As many of us are aware, Javier Milei was recently elected into office in Argentina as the President. For several decades now Argentina has been experiencing high hyperinflation which negatively impacts those who don't hold assets, and it causes people throughout the economy to feel more stress financially.  In today's podcast, I go over many important aspects of how this B...

Hi Everyone,  I'm sure many of us throughout our lives at some time have had exposure to bonds (whether it is paper physical bonds, those in our brokerage account, or in our retirement). We are living in a day and age where we need to protect ourselves against government borrowing, and inflation - and often times these investments have not kept rate with devaluation and current interest rates...

Hi Everyone,  Over the past couple years, we have seen the cost of food rise exponentially. This rise was partly due to supply chains, but the major reason prices have been rising at a fast rate is due to the large amounts of money printing that the Federal Reserve has been doing.  With all this printing, more dollars are chasing fewer goods, causing the prices to rise. In today's podcast I g...

Hi Everyone, In early 2021 a groundbreaking protest occurred in Ottawa, Canada protesting the mandates that were initiated by the government. What happened at this time was one of the most gut-wrenching times when it came to individual freedoms and liberties.  In today's podcast, I go over the following important points:  - GoFundMe Shutting Down - Country high on the freedom index, but not f...

Hi Everyone,  As we know in the normal world, those who are down on their luck financially always have an opportunistic lender at arm's length ready to jump on the opportunity to charge a high-interest rate and bury that desperate person in debt. This holds as well for countries. Many countries out there are very desperate as they are fighting high inflation, corruption, violence, and an enti...

Hey All,  In today's day and age people are taking a loan for everything under the sun. Whether that be a mortgage, auto loan, personal loan, HELOC, or a loan to have a vacation we are seeing it.  In today's podcast I discuss the following topics:  1) Debt Trap 2) Interest in Keeping us enslaved 3) 30%+ rates from Capital One 4) Owning things outright 5) Financing vs owning 6) Owning the...

Hey All,  Now more than ever we are seeing a broken incentive system play out in front of us with workers exploiting certain situations, politicians playing the stock market on the same industries they regulate and companies that should be focusing on safety instead focus on hiring a diverse workforce.  We are living in an age of upside down, where many things that we think would be normal are act...

Hey All,  As many of us are aware, there is so much unfairness in the investing world. The rich and powerful have access to investing products and avenues that the average retail trader or individual has nowhere near as much access to.  I think there is so much unfairness in the investing world, and today I discuss how to democratize it, and go over some of the imbalances such as:  - Trading Windo...