Satoshi's Plebs

No one wants to pay taxes. However, in many countries, taxes on cryptocurrencies are a reality. This episode covers some of the options that you can use to handle your crypto tax needs. Following are crypto tax software sites I mentioned in the podcast. -- Not an endorsement! -- https://cryptotax.com https://zenledger.io https://bear.tax Podcasting 2.0 Apps Available at http://newpodcastapps.com/...

This week we will discuss how you can stake to earn extra crypto as well as the state of the market. While this week's market might not be blowing you away now is a good time to think about how to earn extra with your crypto. The news this week is all about the nations. Three different major countries has news items directly relating to crypto. We discuss the implications of these announcements in...

This week has been brutal in the market. Bitcoin has now officially dropped 50% from its all time. Where are we going from here? Let's take a look at what is going on - where do we go from here? And what is google up to? I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrypto.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you! Website https://genwealthcrypto.com Music Credit...

One ecosystem and token I haven't discussed very much is XRP. The XRP token hasn't had a lot going on the last several years because of the ongoing lawsuit with the SEC. That lawsuit is (hopefully) going to be resolved soon. What will that mean for XRP? Does it have a future? And should you invest in ripple? Join us and find out what's going on with XRP. I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwe...

And what a year it was!! It's easy to forget what happened in the last year. The price of $BTC and crypto in general might not have exploded as we would probably all like but there was much that was newsworthy. In addition to covering the major news of 2021 I highlighted what I think are the going to major trends of 2022 and even made a prediction for the Bitcoin price in 2022. I can be reached by...

sundae swap (https://sundaeswap.finance/) adax (https://adax.pro/) I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you! Website https://genwealthcrypto.com Music Credits Sugar Plum Breakdown by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4431-sugar-plum-breakdown License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licen...

Tuesday and Wednesday of this week the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) meets to "guide" the monetary policy of the United States. I believe this will help determine both the near term economic climate as well as affect crypto assets in both the short and long term. Don't dismiss this as idle political speculation. I stay as far from the politics as possible. The decisions reached by this comm...

News Links: https://cointelegraph.com/news/vitalik-buterin-outlines-endgame-roadmap-for-eth-2-0 https://www.theverge.com/2021/12/2/22814849/badgerdao-defi-120-million-hack-bitcoin-ethereum https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/fidelity-physical-bitcoin-etf-starts-trading-in-canada https://www.vice.com/en/article/bvnn3a/i-lost-dollar400000-almost-everything-i-had-on-a-single-robinhood-bet?utm_source=...

What's a metaverse? Good question...let's explore this new world together. And while there may be investing opportunities you need to be careful. News https://cryptobriefing.com/stripe-says-its-considering-bringing-back-crypto-payments I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you! Website https://genwealthcrypto.c...

This week we will discuss what makes something an NFT and why it's far more than jpg pictures. While we don't know every use case for nfts there is more than just art. Let's dive right in! Links for NFT exploration https://opensea.io https://rarible.com I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing from you! https://genweal...

In today's episode we cover the "blockchain trilemma" - Vitalik Buterin's concept of three primary attributes of a blockchain: decentralized security scalability Any blockchain in development has to make compromises between these three aspects. They simply can't have the best aspects of all three attributes. We discuss each of these and how they relate to some of the most popular blockchains with...

One of the most common complaints I hear about investing in crypto is that it's too late. It's simply not! And in this episode I break down the statistics and numbers behind the Crypto Twitter meme "Bitcoin is in the same market size as the Internet in 1997." It turns out that it's true! I"ll cover the implications of that and where Crypto usage will go from here. Links Bitcoin adoption rate https...

With all apologies to ZZ Top - as you gain assets in crypto its important to keep those assets safeguarded. There are a number of options for asset management. I will be covering both software and hardware wallets and how to best use them as well as number of tips for security. I can be reached by email at mcintosh@genwealthcrytpo.com and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearing...

This week we are going to slow down a little. No technical talk! Instead I'm going to describe the biggest mistake I have made in cryptocurrency since 2014. It's easy to get swept up in a bull market but it's a good time right now to plan what you are going to do during a downturn. I can be reached at mcintosh.fintech@gmail.com by email and on twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. Looking forward to hearin...

This week we get a little technical and dig into the primary layer two challengers being built and deployed on the Ethereum main net. These protocols have several advantages over the Ethereum main net including increased transaction speed and lower transaction fees. Of course, they do have disadvantages as well. Learn about what will help the Ethereum network continue to grow. And how you can buy...

The end is not here (yet)!!! At least I don't think it is...we are even near an ATH (all time high) for bitcoin. But now - before the bull market ends - is the time to determine your exit strategy - or even if you should exit. Listen is as I talk about how I messed up the 2017/2018 bear market and what you can do to maximize your gains during tough times. Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcast...

Mastering the Lightning Network book https://github.com/lnbook/lnbook Lightning network stats https://bitcoinvisuals.com/lightning Jonathan Levi - Bitcoin for the Masses https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4saKkqAn0znKTxttpyQWZQ    Plebnet Wiki Page https://plebnet.wiki/wiki/Main_Page     (includes link to telegram group for "real time" help) You can reach me at mcintosh.fintech@...

What is Dollar Cost Averaging (DCA)? Why does it help you create long term success in the cryptocurrency market? Listen in as as we discuss this foundational strategy for creating long term wealth in cryptocurrency. Sites for investing via DCA: Swan Bitcoin   US River Financial US Amber App   US & AU https://www.getbittr.com/ EU https://relai.ch/   EU Some centralized exchanges...

When your financial assets are digital and frequently stored online with other entities being hacked is a concern. Learn some common sense items and practical tips you can implement to manage your assets in a secure manner. Metamask software wallet: https://metamask.io Forbes article on hardware wallets for cryptocurrency: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/2021/07/19/best-crypto...

Sorry Will, you are a much better poet than I! In today's podcast we talk about the differences between centralized and decentralized exchanges as well as some news items. Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info I can be reached by email at mcintosh@gen-btc.com and on Twitte...

What's going on with crypto? And news out of Panama! A special news flash / bonus episode. Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info I can be reached by email at mcintosh@gen-btc.com and on Twitter at @McIntoshFinTech. My mastodon handle is @ mcintosh@podcastindex.social . Loo...

The Cardano network and Ada token is the third largest crypto coin by market cap. Cardano has some exciting things coming up this month. Let's talk about this potential "blue chip" coin! https://coinmarketcap.com Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info I can be reached by em...

An overview of the Ethereum blockchain Burn Baby Burn, it's a (crypto) Inferno https://ultrasound.money & EIP 1559 https://eips.ethereum.org/EIPS/eip-3675 and the Proof of Stake merge Crypto News   bug in the Geth client   Cuban resolution 215 and the regulation of crypto in Cuba Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Valu...

We cover the basics of bitcoin. Learn what you need to know to make intelligent decisions about investing in bitcoin. https://lightning.network https://www.bitcoinbeach.com https://missionsake.com Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcastapps.com and Value4Value information page available here: https://value4value.info I can be reached by email at mcintosh@...

What do all these terms mean? Getting started in crypto can be so confusing. Blockchains, blocks, defi, proof of stake, proof of work, cold wallets, hot wallets, exchanges and coins. And we are just beginning! I briefly cover a number of common terms in crypto so that you don't have to feel like you are uneducated. Website https://satoshis-plebs.com Podcasting 2.0 Apps available at http://podcasta...