Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast

BCB068_NATALIE BRUNELL: Bitcoin Doesn’t Care About You

The extremely articulate Natalie Brunell drops by BCB for the 2nd time. Natalie, Josh & Dan cover topics such as… What the world might like without a fiat reserve currency  Why dance is a full contact sport Why you don’t want to be the only rich person around Bitcoin as a tool for human rights  How Josh & Dan plan to sneak into high profile parties we aren’t invited to at Bitcoin 2023 in Miami SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Natalie's Website, TalkingBitcoin.com Hard Money Show  Coin Stories Podcast  TWITTER: Follow Natalie @natbrunell, Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB067_BITCOIN & THE MIDDLE CLASS: A Discussion w/ Bitcoin Magazine

Dan & Josh sit down with Bitcoin Magazine (Chris Alaimo and Q) to chat about a 3 part series they've recently published in Bitcoin Magazine: “Fixing Broken Fiat Plumbing: A firefighters Take on Today's Precarious Economic Mechanics and How Bitcoin Steps In As An Empowerment Tool For the Middle Class" In this hour they cover a number of topics both in and beyond the articles, including: Currency debasement’s impact on wage earners Why QE is often poorly understood by Bitcoiners Debt vs GDP spirals and what a “soft default” looks like for nation states Why we shouldn't be rooting for global economic meltdown SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets, including apps like Fountain, Breez & more. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Dan's 3 Part Series in Bitcoin Magazine "Banks, QE & Money Printing" by Lyn Alden When Money Dies  TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB066_JASON SANSONE: Traumatic Surgery On The Broken Financial System

Jason Sansone is an Orthopedic Surgeon, Bitcoin educator and proponent.  Jason is supremely relatable, a great shot, and a hell of a cook!   We cover: Looking Glass Education When will the FED Blink Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance Rug n Tugs Cumrocket money laundering Investment Portfolio Construction SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Peter McCormack with Jeff Snider (WBD) Bitcoin Portfolio Insurance (Sansone/Foss) Looking Glass Education TWITTER: Follow Jason @Sansone_jm; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB065_GIGI: Reinventing Time Itself (Part 2, Post Piss)

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza. In Part 2, we cover: Gigi's Bitcoin is Time Piece POW vs POS How Entropy and Thermodynamics intersect BTC Why time and money are inseparable Standard Vs Metric Butt Plugs SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: "Bitcoin Is Time" by Gigi (THE HOMEWORK) Gigi's Blog The Ethics of Money Printing book TWITTER: Follow James @dergigi; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB064_GIGI: A 100x Improvement In Money (Part 1, Pre-Piss)

Prolific Bitcoin writer, thinker, and software engineer Gigi joins Josh & Dan for a 2 part, mind boggling & hilarious extravaganza. In Part 1, we cover: Why altcoins are camouflage for BTC Why BTC is morally and religiously significant The nature of intersubjective value The overwhelming importance of an immutable and digital bearer asset Why Vitalik Buterin needs a honda lawn mower & more SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.) RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: "Bitcoin Is Time" by Gigi (THE HOMEWORK) Gigi's Blog The Ethics of Money Printing book TWITTER: Follow James @dergigi; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB063_JAMES LAVISH: The Bitcoin Sleeping Giant

CFA, former hedge fund manager, and macro master James Lavish joins Josh & Dan to chat about the current precarious macroeconomic landscape and Bitcoin. Topics Covered: Japanese Yield Curve Control, What’s going on with the Yen, & what it could mean globally Possible central bank tactics moving forward Why James’ hockey career was cut short Downside market protection and the Fed put The economic predicament of the middle & lower class A bulldog named Arbitrage & more... SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)   RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Japanese Yen, Yield Curve Control & more explained  The Fed Put explained Arbitrage explained The Informationist Newsletter Looking Glass Education "Does QE Cause Wealth Inequality" by Lyn Alden The Price of Tomorrow by Jeff Booth TWITTER: Follow James @JamesLavish; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB062_SEEDSIGNER: Bitcoin’s Blue Canary

Dan & Josh speak with SeedSigner, the proprietor of the famed SeedSigner device of the same name.   This episode covers topics including: Signing Devices Seedsigner Blue Canaries Bitcoin Security Single and Multi-Sig Why YOU should custody your own Bitcoin SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)   RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT SEEDSIGNER SeedSigner is a former police computer forensic expert.  He has incredible insight into computer security from a practitioner's standpoint.  SeedSigner, the signing device is a small computer consisting of a raspberry pi zero and a few other inexpensive parts that can be assembled by anyone, and be a fully functional signing device.  We encourage you to support his project and try it out! ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Seedsigner.com BTC Sessions Seed Signer How-To TWITTER: Follow Seed @SeedSigner; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB061_HARRY SUDOCK: Bitcoin is an Energy Honeypot

Harry Sudock, Vice President of Strategy at GRIID , joins Dan & Josh.  This was a killer conversation!  Harry has an incredible deep understanding of Bitcoin and the mining space as well as a great sense of humor! This episode covers topics including: Current bear market Bitcoin Mining Satoshi’s True Discovery Difficulty Adjustment Harry’s Honeyhole Economics of Power Production/Bitcoin POW vs POS SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)   RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT HARRY SUDOCK Harry Sudock is the VP of Strategy at GRIID. Harry has been one of our most sought after guests.  His ability to articulate difficult concepts into relatable anecdotes is second to none.  Harry also has first hand experience in the mining and power generating spaces.    ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Bitcoin is Time Dergigi’s Work TWITTER: Follow Harry Sudock @Harry_Sudock; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB060_WHIT GIBBS: Weathering BTC Bear Markets & The Decentralization of Mining

This week Josh & Dan speak with Whit Gibbs, founder and CEO of Compass Mining, about Bitcoin bear markets as well as all things BTC mining. This episode covers topics including: Weathering the current bear market Altcoin implosions Diversifying your BTC holdings with mining exposure  ROI on Bitcoin mining, including home mining The state of ASIC manufacturing  Jumping over fires while drunk and eating cheese SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)   RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ABOUT WHIT GIBBS AND COMPASS MINING Whit Gibbs is the co-founder and CEO of Compass Mining. Compass is truly fascinating and innovative company, and one of their main focuses is on enabling everyday investors to harness the benefits of industrial scale Bitcoin mining.  In so doing, they look to help bolster and decentralize the mining landscape. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Compass Mining "Bitcoin First" piece by Fidelity Digital Assets TWITTER: Follow Whit GIbbs @BitcoinBroski; @ Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB059_Bitcoin Explained In 45 Minutes

This episode is different than our usual weekly dialogue; it's a monologue that’s intended to explain the importance and significance of Bitcoin (starting from ground zero) in just under 45 minutes. The intention behind this is to create a stand alone resource that can assist in introducing Bitcoin to a newcomer, but if you’ve been exploring Bitcoin for some time, hopefully I will cover angles you may haven’t heard before and/or give you food for thought on how to explain this protocol to others. SHOW SPONSORS: **LEDN** - A Bitcoin forward financial services company that has chosen to mirror and embrace the transparency, accountability, and auditability of Bitcoin itself by undergoing Proof of Reserves. Use Bitcoin as collateral and access dollar loans with Ledn Bitcoin backed loans. Harness your Bitcoin holdings to buy a new property or finance the home you already own with the upcoming Ledn Bitcoin Mortgage Product. Save Bitcoin and USDC and have access to Ledn's Dollar Loans and trading service. You can look into Ledn’s well architected menu of services at Ledn.io (All products and services subject to availability & jurisdiction.)   RECEIVE $10 USDC by signing up and funding using the following link: http://start.ledn.io/bluecollarbitcoin   **COINKITE** - Makers or the best Bitcoin security hardware in the world. Use PROMO CODE "BCB" for 5% off ColdCard Mk3 purchases at coinkite.com. Coinkite is the producer of the iconic ColdCard.  ColdCard is widely regarded as the MOST secure signing device in existence, and can be used by beginners all the way up to the most advanced users (The 2 of us have relied on this device for years.) If you wanna get frisky, check out the BlockClock Mini, this beauty sits on a bookshelf or hangs on the wall and displays any metric about Bitcoin you can think of.  BlockClock Mini is a lust worthy addition to any Bitcoiners home. Other Coinkite products include the OPENDIME, the SATSCARD, the TAPSIGNER, the SEEDPLATE, COLDPOWER and sweet hats. All available at coinkite.com. ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) SUPPORT THE BCB PODCAST: ⇨TIPS: strike.me/bcb (tips also open on Twitter) ⇨PODCAST 2.0 STREAMING: You can stream us fractions of a cent via Bitcoin sats on the Lightning Network!  We are live on Podcast 2.0 apps & wallets. BREEZ Wallet is a great way to get started→HERE is an easy tutorial that demonstrates exactly how to do it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Blue Collar Bitcoin Resources Page Looking Glass Education Bitcoin Is Time (the article that the Gigi quote came from) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com