Flirting With Bitcoin

250k Satoshi Giveaway! As the holidays approach that can only mean one thing, Ian’s 40th Birthday is right around the corner and Mandana has finally figured out a gift he actually wants. The gift of Bitcoin. Not for himself, but for everyone else. This year Ian is asking everyone to get Bitcoin for themselves instead of buying him a gift for his birthday and we are encouraging our listeners to do...

Why has no one been arrested from the FTX collapse? Ian fills Mandana in on the latest developments that include outrageously biased media coverage, Kanye-esque SBF interviews, laundering stolen funds through Ethereum, and even a mysterious death… Maybe murder! Will SBF join our pod next to explain himself? The first question would be… How was FTX the biggest exchange but they didn’t hold any Bitc...

Does Bitcoin vibe with the holidays? Mandana pokes fun at Ian's schtick of calling almost every aspect of their lives "fiat". Is Thanksgiving fiat? Black Friday? Christmas? Ian makes the case against Santa Claus. Mandana agrees not to lie to their future children about imaginary men who watch them in exchange for gifts. The Bitcoin mindset is here to make your life easier this holiday season. You'...

Another day, another major Crypto company falls. Mandana wonders why FTX news has crept into her normal media outlets. Ian reviews what she’s learned without his help thanks to Roca News , and fills in the gaps that only Bitcoiners seem to see. Mandana asks if this will finally end the trading of cryptocurrencies tied to exchanges such as FTX’s token FTT. Ian tries to drive the point home that ign...

Can Bitcoin help the international Free Iran movement? Mandana, a child of Iran, wants to learn step by step how Iranians and the diaspora can utilize Bitcoin for financial freedom during this historic fight against the oppressive Islamic Republic of Iran. Ian, who always points to Bitcoin as a tool for revolution, identifies a reliable Bitcoin exchange and wallet that can be used by those in Iran...

This is Part 4 of a 4-part series Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Can I get sick of Bitcoin even if I host a podcast about it? Continuing this ~intimate~ series, Mandana defends the perspective of the less interested person in a Bitcoin relationship. Sometimes she wants to talk just about anything else. Ian shares why and when he tried to show restraint, but often it’s the most interesting thing...

News of the Week * Erlay makes it easier to run a Bitcoin node * The AT Protocol * Riot Announces 1 GW Mining Facility in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas * US 'oil for security' formula faces setback as Saudi Arabia shows interest in joining BRICS Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommendations Strike - Best Place To Buy Bitcoin Unchained C...

This is Part 3 of a 4-part series Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Is Bitcoin better for family planning? Keeping the conversation going about their relationship and future, Ian shares Jimmy Song's latest essay about the theory that fiat debases the value of having a family. Mandana questions the incentive structures around the cost of raising a family. Ian explains how living on a Bitcoin Standa...

Articles * Crusoe Energy Systems Acquires Great American Mining * Coin Center is Suing OFAC Over Its Tornado Cash Sanction * LND v0.15.2-beta: Hotfix Release to Fix Sync Issue, Update ASAP * European Union Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Including a "Ban" on All Russian Bitcoin Wallets * Celsius Disclosed Names and Transaction History of All Users During Bankruptcy: Any Wallet That Interact...

Is my bank account in danger, girl? Mandana learns about how and why #BankruptPaypal was trending over the weekend and gets a breakdown of how easy it is to replace with alternatives like CashApp or Strike . Ian reminds Mandana about the financial repression we’ve seen this year and how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are the next step. Ian makes the pitch to switch as Mandana compares it...

News of the Week StackChain Reaches 7.5B Satoshis McDonald's and other businesses now accept Bitcoin payments in Lugano, Switzerland The Guatemalan Lake Town Mining Bitcoin With Used Cooking Oil Bitcoin volume spikes with market uncertainty in the UK Arrested Tornado Cash Developer to Stay in Jail After Appeal Rejected: Property may be Seized and Auctioned Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow U...

This is Part 2 of a 4-part series Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Is Our Future Really Set With Bitcoin? Mandana notices that, like Ian, she's been unreasonably calm about inflation and market crashes but also questions how and when they'll benefit from their Bitcoin if they never sell. Ian attempts to explain the difference between saving and spending Bitcoin and how their initial strategy of c...

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This is Part 1 of a 4-part series Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 Am I a good wife for being open to Bitcoin? Mandana gets personal about why she trusted Ian when he first approached her about saving their money in Bitcoin. Ian shares his experience on how he slowly orange-pilled Mandana. Your favorite Bitcoin couple then does a little roleplay to show you how you can initiate the "let's buy Bit...

Could Bitcoin Fix Broken Democracies? Mandana gets the rundown on "The Merge™" and its consequences to the Ethereum ecosystem. Ian shares his conspiracy theory on the US Government's possible involvement and breaks down why Bitcoin is the long-term solution to ending financial corruption in all democracies. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's...

Does Bitcoin create a better way of measuring time? Mandana gets filled in on the ongoing Bitcoin adoption happening all around the world. In addition to being the Internet’s money, Ian explains why Bitcoin is also the Internet’s new and improved way of measuring time. Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Get full access to Flirting With Bitcoin...

How much Bitcoin do I need? Mandana shows off her husband’s latest project, The Satoshi Savings Calculator. Featured in the FWB website, this free tool drives home the long term mentality needed for Bitcoin holders. Ian explains why he made the calculator and why he thinks it can help you reach your #goals. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's...

Do I need college to really “get” Bitcoin? Mandana wonders whether the Ethereum drama will hurt Bitcoin adoption with so many people still not understanding Bitcoin’s potential. Ian introduces resources like Saylor Academy & Bitcoin Cannon and breaks down the difference between Fiat and Bitcoin education (hint: no barrier to entry & free). For once, curiosity doesn’t kill the cat. Show Notes Tools...

Are the wealthy about to become Bitcoiners? Ian breaks down how private equity firms like BlackRock impact shifts in the housing market and the newest way they want to preserve their clients' wealth. Mandana questions how BlackRock can “offer” Bitcoin as an investment option (can't anyone just buy it?) and what it means for the price of Bitcoin. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow U...

Am I too irresponsible for Bitcoin? Ian breaks down Fedi and Fedimint, a new app and protocol built on Bitcoin to enable knowledgable Bitcoiners to create small, distributed "Bitcoin banks" to help the "less responsible" hold and use Bitcoin without the fear of forgetting or losing their keys; a great alternative to holding your coins on an exchange. Mandana questions the security of a "community...

Is Bitcoin an offensive or defensive weapon of the coming financial war? Mandana questions Russia and China’s intentions for creating a new reserve currency as Ian breaks down how emulating a financial system that is currently collapsing may not be the best way to beat the Americans. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommendations...

Can Bitcoin help Sri Lanka? Mandana learns how the Sri Lanka Government's bankruptcy left its citizens in the same position as Celcius users. Ian explains how "financially emigrating to #Bitcoin island" is the only guaranteed way for anyone anywhere to protect themselves from the same fate. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommen...

Are Bitcoin miners heroes? Mandana learns how Bitcoin can bring more flexibility and redundancy to the electrical grid as Ian breaks down how Bitcoin mining operations can behave like a battery… that also makes money. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommendations Strike - Best Place To Buy Bitcoin Unchained Capital - Best Place...

Does Bitcoin gloat? Ian spills the tea about how vocal Bitcoin villain Peter Schiff’s bank was shut down by the Puerto Rican government. Mandana wonders if this is the first of many bank crackdowns around the world but Ian always brings it back to Bitcoin. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommendations Strike - Best Place To Buy...

Does Bitcoin bring freedom to content creators? Ian and Mandana praise the Value4Value model after seeing the results of streaming satoshis to listeners of last week's episode on Fountain Podcasts. Ian explains why Bitcoin and Lightning will bring this model to the masses. Show Notes Tools Satoshi Savings Calculator Follow Us Website | Twitter | Instagram | Ian's Twitter Recommendations Strike - B...