Bitcoin With Jake

"I don't know how you're missing the value." - Michael Dunworth BWJ 056: I chat with entrepreneur and Bitcoin maxi, Michael Dunworth from Wyre. They provide an Application Programming Interface for financial services like exchanges. In this episode you will learn about: 4:28 Moving to Silicon Valley 12:48 Exiting a business after 8 years 15:17 Highlights & challenges of entre...

"Bitcoin enables us to connect the world through value for the very first time in history at this scale." - Mick Morucci BWJ 055: Mick Morucci views Bitcoin through his background in finance, design and anthropology. He’s started an International, in-censorable Bitcoin crowd funding platform called Geyser Fund. In this episode you will learn about: 7:10 Money needs to be fully distribute...

"Bitcoin is almost like gravity for curious people." - Andre Loja BWJ 054: I'm joined by Andre Loja, an entrepreneur based in Madeira who translates Bitcoin tomes into Portuguese, runs a holiday rental, co-working space and other Bitcoin initiatives on the island. In this episode you will learn about: 11:35 Bitcoin is the soundest money 13:00 Using Bitcoin in businesses 14:48 Getting...

"I don't think it's humanly possible to be bullish enough." - CK BWJ 053: Christian Keroles works for Bitcoin Magazine and is intent on creating a pro-Bitcoin authority to combat the FUD through online & print media as well as massive conferences including Bitcoin Miami. In this episode you will learn about: 9:43 Only Bitcoiners were calling bullshit on blockchain startups 11...

"I wanted to bring value with every single piece I did." - Mark Moss BWJ 052: Soak in the knowledge from @1MarkMoss - a writer, sound money advocate and freedom maximalist with his own YouTube show and radio show on iHeartRadio. In this episode you will learn about: 9:15 Now we have a tool we can win with. 13:00 How he approaches investing 21:15 Money is a neutral tool, but fiat is inher...

"Nothing has held my interest like Bitcoin." - Max BWJ 051: I'm joined by Max from the @BitBuyBitPod, a podcast for "ungovernable misfits" - visit his website ungovernablemisfits.com In this episode you will learn about: 6:03 Bitcoin just makes sense 14:07 Starting out in the property market at age fourteen 16:16 Why did he stop flipping property and cars? 22:47 Property ow...

"People are 40% poorer in just the last 14 days." - Oluwasegun Kosemani BWJ 050: This time I sat down with Mr Kosemani to talk about the situation in Nigeria, which is one of the biggest adopters of Bitcoin in the world. He's also the co-founder of @SatoshisJournal and works with @VillageBitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: 3:22 Banking, remittance and Bitcoin in Nigeria 10...

"Bitcoin is the innovation - it's not about technology, it's about money" - Jesse Myers BWJ 049: I was joined by Jesse Myers (@croesus_btc) who runs a Bitcoin-only fund and has written valuable works on the Bitcoin space, to get his unique perspective on the cryptocurrency industry. In this episode you will learn about: 2:25 Falling into the altcoin trap 7:00 Reading the Bitcoin...

"We're building a social layer to Bitcoin." - Matteo Pellegrini BWJ 048 : In his first-ever podcast appearance, Matteo Pellegrini from @orangepillapp joined me on the show to discuss his rollercoaster journey to Bitcoin maximalism. In this episode you will learn about: 2:13 First thoughts about Bitcoin 11:30 Economics degrees don't teach you about money 17:48 Taking advantage of...

"Bitcoin actually gives people a tool that makes it a lot easier to actualize liberty." - Stephan Livera BWJ 047: Stephan Livera writes for Bitcoin Magazine, hosts an educational Bitcoin podcast for those new and old in the space as well as provides financial Bitcoin services with education on swanbitcoin.com. In this episode you will learn about: Austrian economics to Libertarian to Bit...

"... If you look at a lot of the most successful businesses, the hockey stick chart with revenue was wrong, but the general idea is usually right." - Mike Alfred BWJ 046: I spoke to Mike Alfred, he's been investing since he left High School and has held numerous high-ranking positions in the corporate world. In this episode you will learn about: The stock market in the late 90s Readi...

"... The energy of the body, how the electrical system of the body is functioning, it's critical." - Rob Brinded  BWJ 045: In this episode, I speak with Rob Brinded, he's worked with elite athletes to help them understand that the body only exists in the mind and that pain and emotions are fundamentally energy.  In this episode you will learn about: Staying away from scammers Energy scie...

BWJ 044: In today’s episode, our guest is Fractal Encrypt, the artist behind the Bitcoin full-node sculpture. In this episode you will learn about: When did you first sell art for Bitcoin? How can art be used to spread a message? When did you realise it’s a Bitcoin revolution? How did mushrooms teach you about chemistry? How bad is the misinformation in the psychedelics market? What is the psyched...

BWJ 043: In this episode, I speak with Gandalf, not only Bitcoin’s reincarnation of my favorite wizard but also someone with great insight into what is being built atop Bitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: How did being a real estate agent lead to Bitcoin? Why is it important to have skin in the game? How do you become interested in investing? What is a deflationary mindset? How is Bitco...

BWJ 042: In this episode I speak with El Sultan Bitcoin, who’s amazing story as a Venezuelan, couldn’t highlight better the importance Bitcoin. In this episode you will learn about: What is life like growing up in Caracas? How does inflation affect you? What is the history of Venezuela? Why does quality of life drop due to hyperinflation? How important is the digitalization of cash? Why did Bitcoi...

BWJ 041: In this episode, I speak with Dusan Matuska, an entrepreneur with a lofty goal, he is on a mission to educate 100 million people about Bitcoin by 2030. In this episode you will learn about: What is the recent history of Slovakia? Why are Rai stones in Yap island important? What is the Bitcoin academy in Honduras? How entrepreneurial can one be from a young age? Why is Bitcoin a tool for c...

BWJ 040: In this episode, I speak with Texas Slim, a 7th-generation Texan, and founder of the Beef Initiative. In this episode you will learn about: How did getting sick prompt food research? What is cowboy life like? How do you explain centralization vs decentralization? What perspective does travel bring to your life? How can a serious illness help you reflect? What is a food desert? When is foo...

BWJ 039: In this episode, I speak with Abhilash Nair, who works at Hexa wallet, and is building Bitcoin4India In this episode you will learn about: India’s appetite for Bitcoin. The role of gold in Indian culture. Smartphone proliferation in India. How his startup passion led to joining Hexa Wallet. Why Bitcoin 4 India was created. The impact of the Indian demonetization event. Inflation in India....

BWJ 038: In this episode, I speak with Daniel Pickering, Chief Investment officer of Listed Reserve, a Sydney-based digital asset fund. In this episode you will learn about: Internet-based gambling in Asia. Why the gambling industry is often an early adopter. The similarity between Bitcoin, the internet, and mobile adoption. Why Bitcoin’s ability to settle large sums over a short period is valuabl...

BWJ 037: In this episode, I speak with Daniel Prince, host of the Once Bitten Podcast, and author of Choose Life. In this episode you will learn: What is life like as a forex broker? How did the introduction of the Euro impact the world? Why did the 2008 financial crisis not make sense? How does it feel when the adrenaline kicks in as a broker? Why does Bitcoiners free themselves? What impact did...

BWJ 036: In this episode, I speak with Nathaniel Harmon from OceanBit. In this episode, you will have answers to: Why would you move to Hawaii? What is an oceanographer? When is chemistry relevant? Why is there no true innovation from the private sector? What is the difference between iteration and innovation? Who is the energy buyer of last resort? What is OTEC? How can OTEC be used for Bitcoin m...

BWJ 035: In this episode, I speak with Dan and Josh from the Blue Collar Bitcoin podcast. What will you learn? Why is Bitcoin the internet of money? What does it take to become a paramedic? What does it mean to be a professionally trained problem solver? What is the predicament of the middle class? Why is fiat currency the biggest problem today? Why can new firemen not afford houses? Why will nati...

BWJ 034: In this episode, I speak with Joe Hall. Joe is a journalist for Coin Telegraph. What will you learn? What 3 touch points helped Joe take Bitcoin seriously? How did emerging markets reveal corruption? When did remittance in the Ivory coast catch his attention? Why has he been guilty of “Bitcoin propaganda”? What are the challenges in traditional media? Why is it hard to make money on Bitco...

BWJ 033: In this episode, I speak with Brian Estes. Brian is the CEO & CIO OffTheChain.capital. What will you learn? 03.56: How did Brian react to reading the Satoshi Nakamoto whitepaper? 11.27: What gave Brian the confidence to start his own business? 13.57: How does s-curve technology adoption function? 18.09: What is Bitcoin? 22.08: When will Bitcoin become the largest payment system global...

BWJ 032: In this episode, I speak with Gigi. He is the author of the book 21 Lessons which is an amazing book for both newcomers into the Bitcoin space and long term HODLers. What we chat about: How being a gamer led to an early interest in computers. Why his initial opinion of Bitcoin was wrong. The importance of having multiple touchpoints en route to Bitcoin. Being comfortable with setting your...