Bitcoin Versus the Banks

My guest today is Ansel Lindner. He is a fellow podcaster, macro expert and author of Bitcoin and Markets. Unlike most people out there, Ansel is generally pretty positive in his financial outlook. We had a fascinating talk that discussed interest rates, recession fears, the situation in China and more. Please like this episode and follow (if you haven't already).

My guest today is a hockey analyst, Chris Johnston, who covers the National Hockey League for TSN. We discuss professional sports, broken money and of course, bitcoin. Some of the questions that come up include: -Why do professional athletes earn so much? -Which NHL players, if any, do you know take their salaries in bitcoin or hold some bitcoin? -Does the saying "money is broken" apply to the NHL...

My guest in today's episode is Ryan MacLeod. He works for Canadian Nuclear Labs and comes with a wealth of knowledge about nuclear energy. Our discussion included some of the following questions: -What are some common misconceptions around nuclear energy, especially ones that annoy you? -How is the perception and regulation of nuclear power changed recently? -If bitcoin is mined regularly by nucle...

Two guests join me today. The first is Mark Molder, a teacher and an avid investor. The other is Anthony DeGazon. He runs the DeGazon Music Studios. Together, they work hard at empowering children and promoting financial literacy. Some of the questions that came up in our discussion today: -What is the current state of financial literacy among children? How about adults? -Why does this knowledge g...

Lisa Hough is my guest today. She is the former director of Client Solutions at Unchained, and is now the Vice-President of Strategic Relations at Custodia Bank. Her and I talk about multiple topics, as the title suggests. Some of the questions that come up include: -Will energy be priced in bitcoin? If so, is this what leads to hyperbitcoinization? -What exactly is a bitcoin backed loan? Do these...

I’m joined today by Kent Halliburton. He is the COO of Saz Mining. We discussed what his company is doing in the space. Moreover, I tried to get Kent to explain bitcoin mining in a way that makes it understandable for everyone. Some of the questions that came up during our chat: what is mining? Why is it important? What hardware is needed? What other use cases are there for bitcoin mining? You can...

My guest today is Clint Russell who hosts the Liberty Lockdown show. We had an unbelievable discussion about the current state of the United States and where the country is heading. Some of the questions that came up include: -What drove you to leave your state and move elsewhere? -What is happening in America that causes you despair? -Are any future politicians capable of making significant chang...

My guest today is Aleks Svetski. He is the founder of the Amber app. He has written several articles for Bitcoin Magazine. And he co-authored The UnCommunist Manifesto. Our discussion focused on artificial intelligence. Some of the questions include: -What's the difference between A.I. and robo-vacuums? -Will artificial intelligence rise up and destroy humanity? -What benefits will A.I. provide fo...

Margot Paez joins me today. She is the Head of Sustainability at Block Green and a fellow with the Bitcoin Policy Institute. We talked about the environmental impact of bitcoin mining in an effort to answer an important question: is it a net positive for the environment? Some of the questions that came up: -What is the difference between sustainable and renewable energy? -What does the energy mix...

I'm joined today by two amazing guests. The first is Lawrence Lepard, a goldbug and an Investment Manager with Equity Management Associates, LLC. The other guest is Greg Foss, a former trader in the bond market and co-founder of Looking Glass Education. The focus of this episode is to address concerns about bitcoin that come from older, more conservative investors. Greg and Larry help explain why...

My guest today is Phil Champagne, author of two books: The Book of Satoshi, as well as Bitcoin Vs. Altcoins. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and has been in the space for many years. Our discussion focused on the differences between bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. We focused on the following areas: -Trust minimization / removing intermediaries -Censorship resistant money -Permissionless mo...

My guest today is Dee from Coinkite. This episode is all about how to self-custody one's bitcoin. Some of the questions include: -What does self-custody even mean? -What are private keys? -What's the difference between a hot and cold wallet? -What are the tradeoffs in using each wallet type? Dee can be found on Twitter: @hodlDee You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84. You can al...

My guest today is CK, the General Manager of Bitcoin Magazine. We discuss Bitcoin's future, specifically the possibility of hyperbitcoinization. Some of the questions that came up: -How do you define hyperbitcoinization? -What do you make of the SEC's decision to delay the bitcoin spot ETF? -Is it possible that bitcoin remains a store of value forever? CK can occasionally be found on Twitter: @ck_...

My guest today is Bram Kanstein who runs the No Code MVP program. We came together to discuss lessons that bitcoin teaches us, as well as the economic situation in Europe. Some of the questions we discussed include: -What lessons have you learned from studying bitcoin? -How has bitcoin changed your relationship with friends and family members? -How do people feel about bitcoin in the Netherlands?...

David St-Onge, the author of Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know, joins me to continue our discussion on hyperinflation. Some of the questions that come up include: -Did hyperinflation ever occur in ancient times? -Is this what led to the collapse of the Greek and Roman empires? -What lessons can we learn from these historical events? David is on Twitter. His username is @DavidStOnge I encourage...

My guest today is Jason Maier, a high school teacher and author of The Progressive Case for Bitcoin. We sit down to discuss progressive ideology; how bitcoin can lift up the needy; and how bitcoin fits within the realm of education. Some of the questions that come up include: -What are the tenets of progressive ideology? -Why is the narrative around bitcoin mining wrong? -Why don’t more left-leani...

My guest today is Eric Yakes, author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. Our conversation centred around Bitcoin's unique properties and fractional reserve banking. Some of the questions that came up include: -Why is Bitcoin a supreme form of money? -What exactly is fractional reserve banking? -What problems does fractional reserve banking cause? -Is this system possible unde...

My guest today is Bobby Shell who is the VP of marketing at Voltage. We discuss what his company is doing, and how the lightning network is changing finance. Some of the questions discussed include: -How do you see the lightning network disrupting traditional finance? -Explain what Voltage is doing. -How will AI work with the lightning network? -How do Nostr and lightning share a symbiotic relatio...

I'm joined today by Sebastian Bunney, co-founder of Looking Glass Education. Sebastian also writes the Qi of Self-Sovereignty Newsletter. This was a deep dive into how our current monetary system, and the inflation of the money supply, cause social, political, financial and cultural problems. Some of the questions include: -What is the relationship between money, debt and the economy? -Is the repo...

Joe Consorti, an analyst with The Bitcoin Layer, joins me today. We get into a fascinating discussion about the global economy. Some questions that come up: -Is the banking system "sound and resilient?" -What is the bond market indicating? -What can recent bank failures tell us? -What is happening with the Japanese bond market? You can find Joe on Twitter: @JoeConsorti You can also check out the w...

James Lavish joins me on today’s episode for a fascinating discussion about the global debt spiral, and how the BRICS countries are collaborating an attack against the US dollar. You can check out his newsletter, “The Informationist,” at www.jameslavish.com. High net-worth folks may want to also visit www.bitcoinopportunity.fund of course, you can also find James on the bird app: @jameslavish. You...

Joining me today is Jesse Shrader, CEO of Amboss Technologies. We sat down to provide a high-level understanding of the Bitcoin lightning network, and to discuss what his company is currently doing in the space. Some of the questions that came up include: -What argument is often made against Bitcoin with relation to scaling? -What exactly is the lightning network? -What are lightning channels, and...

My guest today is David St-Onge, a student of economic history and the author of Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know. Our conversation focuses on hyperinflation. Some of the questions that come up include: -How do academics define "hyperinflation?" -What led to the hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, Zimbabwe and Latin America? How were those areas impacted as a result? -How does Bitcoin play...

My guest today is Trey Walsh who is another podcaster. He hosts The Progressive Bitcoiner show. In this conversation, we address some of the major social and political issues that affect the United States and Canada. We also touch on the importance of using Bitcoin as a tool to bring people together. The political divide, especially in America, is very real. We don't want Bitcoin to become another...

In this episode, I sit down with Brandon Quittem of Swan Bitcoin. I ask the same questions from my previous episode with Andrew Bailey to get a different perspective on some issues. You can find Brandon on Twitter: @Bquittem You can find me, Milan Stanojevic: @milannesic84 You can also shoot me an email at milan@btcvsthebanks.com If you enjoyed this show, please support by following me on Twitter...