Fix the Money - Bitcoin podcast

In this conversation, Niko Jilch interviews Lyudmyla Kozlovska and Gracjan Pietras about the intersection of Bitcoin, human rights, and European regulation. They discuss the role of the Open Dialogue Foundation in advocating for human rights and the use of Bitcoin as a tool for crowdfunding and humanitarian aid, especially in the context of authoritarian regimes. The conversation delves into the i...

In this conversation, Niko Jilch and Peter Dunworth ( X ) discuss the current state of Bitcoin, investment strategies, and the role of Bitcoin advisors. Peter emphasizes the importance of timing in Bitcoin investments, the unique custody solutions offered by his firm, and the potential for significant future gains in the Bitcoin market. They also touch on the regulatory landscape in Australia and...

Niko and Lyn Alden ( X , YouTube ) explore the themes surrounding Bitcoin, its significance in the current financial landscape, and the insights from Lyn's book 'Broken Money' - that has been published in German language by Aprycot Media . They discuss the evolution of monetary systems, the role of central banks, and the implications of Bitcoin as a decentralised monetary technology. Lyn shares he...

Fred Krueger ( Twitter , YouTube ) a mathematician and entrepreneur, discusses the power law and its implications for Bitcoin. He explains that the power law, which shows a consistent correlation between the price of Bitcoin and time, suggests that Bitcoin is a unique and fundamentally new asset. He believes that the power law indicates a high likelihood of Bitcoin reaching a million-dollar price...

“The best investment idea is something everybody needs, nobody can stop and just about everybody disagrees with you on.” - Michael Saylor In this fireside chat at BTCPrague , Michael Saylor ( Twitter , Website ) discusses the paradigm shift for property rights and Bitcoin as capital. Michael starts by explaining the concept of capital and how it is the economic energy that is stored through work....

"Bitcoin is a scaling variant system. It grows in a proportional and efficient manner, finding the least resistance path." - Giovanni Santostasi This conversation with Giovanni Santostasi ( Website , Twitter ) explores the concept of the power law and its significance for Bitcoin. The power law is a mathematical formula that describes the relationship between price and time in Bitcoin. It shows th...

I’m restarting the podcast in preparation for the huge conference in Prague. I will be hosting a fireside chat with gigachad Michael Saylor and do a keynote presentation on the lessions Bitcoiners can learn from the rebels of 1989 . Looking forward to see you all in Prague! Join us and use code WASBITCOINBRINGT to get 10% off! Summary My conversation with Matyas Kuchar covers the upcoming Bitcoin...

Today we sit down with 21Bitcoin CEO Daniel Winklhammer to discuss the “business” of being a Bitcoin brokerage in Europe. What happens behind the scenes? Is the regulatory landscape improving for bitcoin companies? How much will lightning integration play in the future of bitcoin business? All that and more. Enjoy! Best, Yaël Contact: fixthemoney@substack.com Niko : @nikojilch / nostr: npub1st4elx...

Today I have a special treat for you. I just spent a couple of days with the amazing Jeff Booth in the beautiful mountains of Tyrol, Austria. The setting was the European Forum Alpbach, where I hosted a couple of sessions on Bitcoin and money featuring the likes of Jeff Booth and the equally brilliant Izabella Kaminska. Let’s just say: the Normies are ready! :) I haven’t seen reactions this positi...

Today’s podcast interview is with Norwegian lawyer and author Rune Østgård, who has written a definitive long history of inflation and redistribution of wealth through bad money. Join us as we weave down the path of failed monetary history, prospects for Bitcoin as an alternative, and what we can learn from the non-EU, energy-rich part of northern Europe. Rune’s book: Fraudcoin: 1000 Years with In...

For today’s episode, we speak with Dutch startup founder and advisor Bram Kanstein to get a sense of why fiat founders and entrepreneurs should move into Bitcoin. We cover the Bitcoin startup ecosystem, the tech-to-economics pipeline of entrepreneurial discovery in Bitcoin, and why many bankers still don’t understand why we need to fix the money. More about Bram: Personal website: https://kanstein...

Bitcoin is our next great hope to fix the money. Lightning, Bitcoin’s second-later solution, will help us make that a reality. To understand lightning’s progress as the next-generation payment network that will scale to meet global demand, I speak with Jose Lemus , CEO of IBEX Pay. His company is onboarding thousands of merchants so they can accept Bitcoin for goods and services, and I wanted to h...

For this week’s episode, I sit down with Viktor Vecsei, a privacy activist and COO at IVPN . We discuss the various use cases for VPNs, and why they matter to Bitcoiners. We also outline some of the risks of online surveillance from governments, companies, and bad actors. Plus, Viktor explains what you should look for in a VPN, and why you basically can’t trust anyone. Viktor’s toolkit for evaluat...

You’ve seen the clickbait. Perhaps you’ve even elevated and retweeted it: BRICS countries adopting a gold-backed money to compete with the US dollar and Euro! But it’s basically fake news. That said, it does bring up some interesting questions about the desirability of the US dollar, Bitcoin’s ultimate pitch as a reserve currency, the moves for geopolitical strength, and just how super inflation-j...

There’s a huge crypto rules package in the European Union. It’s called MiCA, and it’s somewhat different from the regulatory approach in the US. To learn more, we speak with Bryan Hollmann, an American attorney and counsel at Stadler Völkel in Vienna, Austria. He focuses on blockchain and digital assets regulation. We discuss what MiCA and other crypto rules mean for Bitcoin, and for US firms that...

This week’s episode is with Ioni Appelberg, a Swedish doctor turned Bitcoin author and creative mastermind. We sat down in Prague in between sessions and socials at BTC Prague, where we both had the privilege of sessions and panels on stage. Ioni has a cosmic mind, and has a futuristic view of Bitcoin that stands apart. We talk about futurism and Bitcoin, the potentials for energy advancements, an...

Today we talk about four political figures in North America who have embraced Bitcoin: Robert F. Kennedy (D), Ron DeSantis (R), Vivek Ramaswamy (R) and Danielle Smith (Conservative Party, Canada). The first three are running for President - or at least for the nomination. The only lady already won an election and is now a fiercely pro Bitcoin premier of the rich Canadian province of Alberta. Yael...

Today I got the chance to sit down with Luc Froehlich, global head of digital assets at Fidelity International. The US Investment giant is one of the most important mainstream players who got into Bitcoin early - and so did Luc himself. We talk about institutional adoption of Bitcoin and the dominating narratives that drive the market. Luc also compares Bitcoin to gold and asks: “Where is all the...

Hardware signing devices (hardware wallets) are the key to self-custody in the world of Bitcoin. How do they work, and who are they for? For today’s episode, I speak with Douglas Bakkum , co-founder & CEO at Shift Crypto, maker of the Bitbox02. We discuss the Swiss advantage, why hardware wallets matter, how the US will play a role in advancing Bitcoin worldwide, and how self-custody will continue...

This podcast is a message to those who still believe in Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A message from a European who calls on America to lead the Bitcoin revolution - if nothing else because it is in the interest of the United States and its people. This is not about making money. It’s not about getting more fiat. It’s about fixing the money by getting out of fiat. About getting away...

The plans are ambitious, the schedules are jam-packed, and the Czech flavor of freedom money is strong and intoxicating. Today we speak with Matyáš Kuchař , co-founder and organizer of BTC Prague, a yearly Bitcoin conference that will take place June 8-10 in Czechia. We discuss some high-level aspects of the event, the genesis of Bitcoin life for Czechs and Slovaks, how to best travel with Bitcoin...

Ivan is one of the most convinced and passionate Bitcoiners I’ve ever met. The Bulgarian has recently joined the team of Breez and is busy onboarding all his family and friends. Join us for a conversation on Bitcoin in Europe and Bulgaria and why the next bull market will be huge. Best, Niko * Ivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nackoo2000 * Ivan on Nostr: nackoo2000@nostrplebs.c * Breez: https:/...

Niko and Yael talk about the surprising push by French President Emmanuel Macron to move Europe away from the US and the Dollar and towards China (and Russia). Can Europe really be a "third superpower"? What role does the Euro still play? Is it all just a way for Macron to distract from Problems at home? Plus: The rise of "Value-4-Value. The rise of Ijoma Mangold. The rise of Bitcoin. Best, Niko *...

Peter is an economist at the Heritage Foundation. He writes a newsletter about Hyperbitcoinization on Substack and posts daily videos about the economy on his YouTube-Channel. We talk about the danger of hyperinflation, the road to Hyperbitcoinization and why my soft spot for the disfunctional Euro is misplaced in Peters eyes. * Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/profstonge * Peter on Youtube:...

Knut Svanholm is a former sailor, singer, and crew manager at an offshore shipping company, best known for brining philosophical components to Bitcoin, and his books Bitcoin: Sovereignty Through Mathematics and Bitcoin: Everything Divided by 21 . We discuss the network power of Bitcoin, breaking through corruption of the system, what we leave behind for our children, and what Bitcoin teaches us ab...