The Sovereign Life with Dale Warburton

Today's guest is Lisa Hough, the Vice President of Strategic Relationships at Custodia Bank. She is also a former energy trader, founder of Eberly Energy Ventures and a full-time passionate Bitcoiner evangelist since 2019. We chatted about a wide variety of topics from crypto to family life, energy markets and why Warren Buffet hates Bitcoin. I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation and hope you d...

Natalie Brunell is a journalist, educator and host of 'Coin Stories', one of the most popular Bitcoin podcasts on earth. Her seamless transition from the world of mainstream media to one of the most prominent advocates in the space is a testament to her drive, charisma and ability to get the message out. It was a real privilege chatting to Natalie, I think you'll find this episode fasc...

Today’s episode is with Katie the Russian, the CEO and founder of Plan B Passports, a professional service for Bitcoiners to acquire second residencies and citizenships. There’s a host of reasons you may want to think of a Plan B – whether it is about reducing tax or simply as a political hedge, a Plan B is becoming increasingly important in today’s fragmented and fractious society. In today’s epi...

Today's episode is with Bitcoin author and educator, Anita Posch. She's also the founder of non-profit organisation, Bitcoin for Fairness, a NPO laser-focused on Bitcoin education and awareness in the global south. What's more, she's also the founder of Crack the Orange, a platform to onboard Bitcoin educators and to help those just embarking on their journey. I really loved speaki...

Today's episode is with Seb Bunney, the co-author of 'B is for Bitcoin', an introductory level book for those just dipping their toes into the world of Bitcoin. He's also one of the co-founders of Looking Glass Education, an online platform on Bitcoin and macro to help distill complex topics into their key components. And of course, he's a massive Bitcoiner, although reluctant...

Today's episode is with Australia's very own Bitcoin Meme Lord,  @swaaala1569  . In a wide-ranging discussion, we touched on all sorts of things from the inherent unfairness in crypto to the power of Bitcoin memes. I so enjoyed talking to my mate who for some reason strongly identifies as a bucket head. Timestamps: 0:04:50 – My first impression of Swaaala 0:07:32 – What does Swaaala actual...

Today's episode is with a man who needs little introduction, Jimmy Song - a programmer, renowned author and Bitcoin expert. It was an absolute pleasure speaking to a legend of the industry and I'm super grateful for the opportunity to speak with him. Timestamps: 0:24 – Who is Jimmy Song? 1:42 – Crypto v Bitcoin 0:07:26 – Stablecoins 0:10:37 – Crypto going to zero? 0:12:22 – How fiat ruins...

Today's episode is with Herman Vivier, an entrepreneur, surfer, writer and founder of non-profit organisation Bitcoin Ekasi, a project focused on building a circular Bitcoin economy in a township on the outskirts of Mossel Bay, South Africa. As a South African myself, I loved hearing about Hermann's experience on the ground and some of the localised issues that those watching from afar don...

He's back, Peter Dunworth, for another banger of an episode where we dive into the latest in macro and Bitcoin. At the time of recording, here are some key indicators: Gold – $1889 – 3.35% up YTD S&P 500 – 4,367 – 13.8% up YTD UST 3 month – 5.56% UST 10 year – 4.28% Bitcoin - circa $26k – up 57% YTD   Timestamps: 0:01:00 – The world is drowning in debt 0:07:40 – The US is the cleanest shir...

Today's episode is with Amy Taylor (https://linktr.ee/beyougetpaid) of Be You. Get Paid. It's one of those episodes that flow from one thing to the next, from Bitcoin, banking, crypto and incentives, to life in general. Timestamps: 0:06 – Amy’s background 0:05:15 – Her slow intro to Bitcoin 018:00 – Dale’s rant on crypto (sorry Amy!) 023:00 – The banking sector, who to trust with your mone...

Today's episode is with JP Baric, the founder and CEO of the Mining Store, (https://miningstore.com), a tech company that designs, builds and operates large scale Bitcoin mining data centres. He also bought bitcoin when it was $70 in 2013... We got into the Byzantine General's problem, mining in special economic zones, and even touched on JP's appearance on The Dr Phil Show - indeed. T...

This week's episode is with a softly spoken, self-described Bitcoin toxic maximalist whose nym suggests as much - Honey Badger. He is a key cog in one of Australia's leading Bitcoin-only exchanges, Amber, and in this chat we dig deep into a range of topics from crypto to jiujitsu to the challenges of running a Bitcoin exchange. Aside from his work at Amber, he also has his own pod "Me...

For those who aren't familiar with Daz Bea (@dazbea), he's the Aussie co-founder of Looking Glass (@LookingGlassEdu), a zero cost Bitcoin educational  content platform that highlights the ingenuity and potential of Bitcoin and empowers everyday people to take control of their financial future. He's also an author, "B is for Bitcoin", a beginners guide to Bitcoin co-written wi...

Today's episode is with Andy Pattinson of The Bitcoin Advisor, a global Bitcoin advisory service to help individuals achieve self-sovereignty by helping them buy, manage and secure their own Bitcoin so they can own generational wealth without losing sleep. He is also the creator of Bitcoin Super, a website helping educate individuals move their Superannuation into Bitcoin through a Self-Manage...

Today's episode is a ripper with the Wizard of Aus (@BTCSchellingPt), the co-organiser of Australia's triannual Bitcoin Bush Bash - a congregation of Bitcoiners coming from all over Australia to socialise, discuss and debate Bitcoin and all things privacy, sovereignty and individual liberty. This one covered all areas of Bitcoin, crypto, institutional adoption and the upcoming Bitcoin Bush...

Today's episode features Jeff Yew, the chief executive at Monochrome Asset Management, a Brisbane-based investment management firm specialising in regulated, investment-grade access to Bitcoin for Australian institutions and high-net worth individuals. In this episode, we got into Bitcoin regulation, ETFs, Jeff view's of "crypt" and much more. I thoroughly enjoyed this in-person...

Luke Mikic is a writer and YouTuber living a Bitcoin-focused digital nomad life with a solid macro framework that you'll want to hear. We ZOOM OUT big time, and talk macro cycles, Bitcoin, crypto, diet and much more. Timestamps: 0:44 – Luke’s Bitcoin journey 04:30 – Connecting with Mark Moss & transitioning to work in Bitcoin 07:40 – Luke’s macro framework 14:47 – Cycle theory 18:49 – Regu...

Today's episode features Carri Cee, a hardcore Aussie Bitcoiner and podcaster who has made a spash with her show "Bitcoin People". In this episode, we cover her journey in to the space, her take on "crypto", her travels to Bitcoin conferences and much more. Timestamps: 01:30 –Carri’s introduction into Bitcoin 09:10 – Her reluctance to call herself a Bitcoin Maxi 20:00 – The...

Jeremy is the CEO of the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body, a body that represents the interests of Bitcoin exchanges and companies in Australia on behalf of its members. In this episode we touch on a number of areas from his initial assessment of Bitcoin to how it has ultimately changed his change. With an engineering background, Jeremy proved to be the perfect guest to offer a rational assessment...

This is part two of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, the Co-Founder of Wyre Payments ⁠@sendwyre⁠ -a payments infrastructure platform providing on-ramp, security, and exchange solutions for developers building in the Bitcoin and crypto industry. In a varied discussion full of fascinating gems, Michael shares insights into: 0:50 - Bitcoin and AI 19:00 - Bitcoin and low time preference thinki...

This week's episode features Stacking Hats (known in the Bitcoin community as 'Hats'), one half of the relatable TwoBitIdiots podcast, one of Australia's leading Bitcoin-only podcasts. If you're an Aussie interested in Bitcoin and enjoy a laid back approach sprinkled with plentiful laughs, you'll love their show. Hats is a passionate Scot with a background in statistics who...

This is part one of a two part series with Michael Dunworth, the Co-Founder of Wyre Payments @sendwyre -a payments infrastructure platform providing on-ramp, security, and exchange solutions for developers building in the Bitcoin and crypto industry. We discuss: 1:00 - Michael's journey into Bitcoin and establishing Wyre 10:33 - Spending or saving Bitcoin 20:00 International remittances and th...

This week's special macroeconomic edition features Peter Dunworth, an institional investors with 25 years experience who runs a multi-family office and is co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser (www.thebitcoinadviser.com), an advisory service for high net worth individuals and management of their Bitcoin. We talk major macro events over the past two months including: banking failures the battle bet...

Chris Pavlesic is the co-founder of Coinstop, Australia's leading reseller of cold wallets and co-organiser of Bitcoin Alive, Australia's first Bitcoin-only event held in Sydney earlier this year. Chris is a hardcore Bitcoiner that embodies the philosophy of "came for the gains, stayed for the revolution". Both Coinstop and Bitcoin Alive were created because Chris saw a problem t...

Ivan Makedonski is the Chief of Staff for Lightning-enabled Bitcoin company Breez, an application that provides users with a non-custodial Lightning wallet , a value for value podcast player and a point of sale interface for merchants looking to accept Bitcoin. We talk about Ivan's journey into Bitcoin, what Breez is up to, Bitcoin's volatility and how it is being used as a medium of excha...