Prosper Project Podcast with Alli Shaw

What does it actually feel like when your money loses its value every single week? In this episode of The Prosper Project, Alli Shaw sits down with Batu to explore the deeply personal side of the global inflation crisis. Batu shares his journey from the "Ice Cream Test" in his childhood home in Turkey to finding a new economic perspective while studying in Mississippi. They dive deep into:The "Men...

Bitcoin Basics: What You Need to KnowAlli Shaw (The Prosper Project) answers Bitcoin questions from Batu, a college student from Turkey. Timestamps0:00 — Introductions: Alli & Batu1:38 — What is Bitcoin?1:49 — What is a monetary system? (Turkish lira vs. Bitcoin)2:53 — Centralized vs. decentralized money4:00 — Who controls Bitcoin?6:39 — Self-custody vs. holding on an exchange7:26 — Where does...

What Is Bitcoin Backed By? | Prosper ProjectIf math scares you, you're in good company but you don't have to understand algebra to understand why Bitcoin matters. In this episode, Allie Shaw breaks down what it really means for money to be "backed" by something, why institutional systems have limits, and how Bitcoin uses math, cryptography, and transparent rules to create something entirely new: e...

Episode Summary:Alli Shaw explores the question of who really controls money — from traditional centralized systems to Bitcoin's decentralized approach. Through the inspiring story of Batu, a young man who fled hyperinflation in his home country, Alli breaks down how Bitcoin works, who maintains it, and why it takes courage to pursue a new economic reality. Timestamps:0:00 — Introduction & cur...

The Prosper Project — Two Systems: US Dollar vs. BitcoinShow NotesIn this episode, Allie Shaw compares and contrasts the US monetary system with the Bitcoin monetary system, exploring how each one holds (or fails to hold) the value of our work, time, effort, and energy. Drawing on personal family history spanning three generations, she breaks down why Bitcoin was created and what problems it aims...

In this episode, Alli explores the deeper meaning behind money — not how to earn it, but what it truly represents. Drawing on the idea that money is a stand-in for our time, effort, and energy, she weaves together a personal story about caring for her dying horse and tending childhood graves to illuminate the concept of work as stewardship of the earth. The episode closes with a look at how well (...

Should economic systems reflect human value? Alli Shaw shares a quick story of what’s at stake when they don’t. Timestamps0:00 - Introduction0:26 - The Broken Roadmap0:50 - Naming Problems & Exploring Solutions1:16 - A Promise & A Story2:12 - The Bike Ride3:30 - The Orphanage Visit Begins4:00 - The Baby Room4:48 - Disturbing Observations5:17 - The Child in a Coma6:03 - A Changed Person6:33...