Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast

BCB058_PETE RIZZO: Bitcoin’s Imperfections

Dan and Josh speak with Pete Rizzo and dive into a myriad of topics. Pete brings a fresh perspective on Bitcoin and its acolytes that may ruffle some feathers. Thicken up that skin and listen! This Episode Covers: Bitcoin is not immaculate Taro Stablecoins Lightning IS Bitcoin Monetary vs Network Maximalism Fiat Rapture Parallels between Bitcoin and Religion Hal Finney SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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   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 PETE RIZZO: Pete Rizzo has been a Bitcoin journalist since 2013, he’s one of the longest-tenured writers specializing in the field of cryptocurrency. Now Editor at Bitcoin Magazine and Editor-at-Large at the Kraken cryptocurrency exchange, he conducts archival research on Bitcoin's history, working to highlight and identify the people and events that most impacted its development. He is best known as a founding writer and editor for CoinDesk, where I served as Editor in Chief from 2014 to 2019.  ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Pete Rizzo at Forbes (https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterizzo/?sh=2b80814b1744) Pete Rizzo at BTC Magazine (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/pete-rizzo-bitcoin-journalist) TARO (https://lightning.engineering/posts/2022-4-5-taro-launch/) Hal Finney (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Finney_(computer_scientist) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc,  Pete Rizzo @pete_rizzo_ EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB057_GREG FOSS & DAZBEA: Looking Glass Education

In this episode Dan and Josh speak with Greg Foss and Dazbea about Looking Glass Education.  We were also able to draw some opinions about the current market out of these beautiful creatures.   This Episode Covers: Looking Glass Education Foss' Investment Strategy Bond Math Bitcoin Equity/ Miner plays Index Funds vs. Active Management Bitcoin Night Terrors Nipple Rings Credit SHTF indicators SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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   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 GREG FOSS: Greg Foss has 25 years of experience in pricing and trading corporate credit and credit related structures. Prior to joining 3iQ Greg was Senior Portfolio Manager at Fiera Quantum LP where he was co head of Credit Strategy for the Fiera Quantum Diversified Alpha Fund and the Canadian ABCP Fund. Fiera purchased the funds from GMPIM where Greg was a managing Partner and Head Credit Trader. Previously, Greg spent five years as Vice President and Partner at Marret Asset Management where he was co-manager of the 2005 Morningstar “Canadian High Yield Bond Fund of the Year”. Greg has been published in the Financial Analysts Journal and the Journal of Commercial Lending on the subject of pricing credit risk. Greg holds an MBA from the Johnson School of Business, Cornell University (1988) and a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering from McGill University. ABOUT DAZBEA: Daz is an electrician from Queensland Australia. He’s a massive fan of music and plays gigs part-time as a solo-acoustic guitarist and singer. Daz used his love of music to create a side income for himself and with this extra income, he was driven to find ways to invest. Having studied an engineering degree while working full time to support his young family (wife and 2 young boys) he funnelled these educational energies in learning about personal investment strategies.. He loves spending his spare weekends in the family caravan exploring different areas of Australia. He is passionate about educating people from finance to engineering to self-development. ABOUT LOOKING GLASS EDUCATION: The Looking Glass is an all-in-one educational platform built with the intention of empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures. Our focus is on building and showcasing timeless educational content that is easy to read and free of jargon. This is achieved through various educational mediums such as audio, video, courses and long-form articles. All of which are created with a common goal in mind, highlighting the ingenuity and potential of Bitcoin and removing the veil of complexity shrouding our monetary and economic systems. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Looking Glass Education (Lookingglasseducation.com) Daz's Medium Posts (https://dazbe4.medium.com) Fidelity Bitcoin First (https://fidelityfda.prod.acquia-sites.com/sites/default/files/documents/bitcoin-first.pdf) Article By Greg Foss (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/authors/greg-foss) TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Greg Foss @FossGregfoss, Follow Daz @Dazbea1, follow Looking Glass @LookingGlassEdu EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB056_RYAN DEEDY: Ignore Bitcoin At Your Own Risk

The extremely bright CFA, equity analyst, and investor Ryan Deedy joins Josh & Dan to discuss the magnificence of both Bitcoin the asset and Bitcoin the network. This Episode Covers: A summation of the last 100 years of economic history The risks of ignoring Bitcoin How technologies grow exponential on application layers  Zoomed in dollar strengthening and zoomed out dollar devaluation The differences between types of QE Liposuction and the cure for fat butt disease Ryan’s jaw dropping BTC price prediction SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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.)   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 RYAN DEEDY Ryan Deedy, CFA, has spent the last 14 years working as an equity analyst in the investment management industry. He most recently worked at Millennium Management, a hedge fund, where he conducted fundamental research on the aerospace, defense, and transportation sectors. Prior to Millennium, he worked at RiverSource Investments, Manulife Investment Management and Putnam Investments, where his research coverage included the financial, technology, telecom, industrial and consumer sectors. During his time at Putnam, he spent three years in Singapore covering emerging markets. Ryan believes that many of our societal and economic issues are due to a broken monetary system and the innovation of Bitcoin is the solution to most of them. His goal is to contribute to the development and adoption of the Bitcoin ecosystem as an educator and investor. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Ryan Deedy Article Page at Bitcoin Magazine TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Ryan @Ryan_Deedy EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB055_LYN ALDEN: Uncertainty and Peril in Markets

Lyn Alden joins Josh and Dan to discuss Markets and Bitcoin during this tumultuous period. Bond Market's Negative Yield Macro Overview What Illiquidity Means How to Protect Your Wealth Bitcoin Decoupling Gold Bitcoin Volatility 3 types of StableCoins and their associated risks Luna Debacle Empires Rise and Decline 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.)   **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 LYN: Lyn Alden has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a master's degree in engineering management, with a focus on engineering economics and financial modeling.  Lyn retired at 33 and has since become a full time investor and independent analsyt. In 2016 Lyn founded Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, her goal being to provide institutional-level research in plain English, so that both institutional investors and retail investors can benefit from it. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: LynAlden.com Big Debt Crisis by Ray Dalio Fourth Turning Sovereign Individual The Lessons of History Lyn's Article - Does QE cause Inequality? Lyn's Article - Discounted Cash Flow Tutorial TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Lyn @LynAldenContact EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB054_PETER McCORMACK: Challenging Your Ideology

Peter McCormack, host of the What Bitcoin Did Podcast, joins Dan & Josh for a fun filled dialogue covering a multitude of topics, including: Peter’s personal path and strategies to success Why Bitcoin is almost certainly dead & can’t be resuscitated The importance of knowing CPR How to avoid trapping yourself in an ideology  The nature of free speech Vegan football clubs & 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.)   **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 PETER: Peter curates some of the most widespread Bitcoin content in the world.  He hosts the "What Bitcoin Did" Podcast, and more recently he’s now the Chairman of Real Bedford Football Club in the U.K. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Robert Breedlove on Lex Fridman Podcast Bitcoin Obituaries  TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Peter @PeterMcCormack EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com  

BCB053_MAGS GRONOWSKA: Bitcoin and Renewable Energy

Mags joins Josh and Dan for an interesting take on renewable energy, and how Bitcoin is improving the economics of these clean energy systems.    We Cover: Energy Markets POW vs POS Climate Change Mining Bitcoin with Hog Shit Quadriga Firefighting SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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.)   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 MAGDALENA Mags has experience in multiple sub-sectors of the Bitcoin space, including securities, mining, and hardware wallets. She is currently a consultant for PRTI.  Magdalena was recently VP of Business Development at Coinkite, one of the worlds oldest Bitcoin companies specializing in secure hardware devices. Magdalena helped 3iQ IPO North America's 1st regulated, TSX-listed Bitcoin Fund, bridging traditional financial markets with the crypto industry. She also Co-Foundered Citadel256, an enterprise-scale Bitcoin mining company, and MetaMesh LLC, a crypto consulting and multimedia company. She oversees the $215M Quadriga digital currency exchange collapse as a Supreme Court appointed Bankruptcy Inspector, directing the trustee in decisions on asset recovery & representing 76k victims. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Darwins Finches PRTI TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Magdalena @Crypto_Mags EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB052_Businesses Running on BTC w/ Ali (Tahinis) & Kevin (All Our Parking Lots)

Entrepreneurs Ali from Tahinis Restaurants & Kevin from All Out Parking Lots join Josh & Dan for a discussion about Bitcoin as an empowerment tool for small & medium sized businesses.  We Cover: Proper Bitcoin etiquette Absolute scarcity vs scarcity Why Bitcoin is a clown sifter How Costco bought all the chicken  BTC the network vs BTC the asset  Merchant & customer usage of the lightning network Bitcoin custody for businesses The implications of the incredible hulk on cocaine & biker crank SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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.)   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 ALI & KEVIN Ali is the Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Tahinis Restaurants headquartered in London, Ontario (Canada). Kevin is the Co-Founder and President of All Out Parking Lots located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: The Number Zero and Bitcoin by Robert Breedlove Financial Advisor Jim Crider  TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Ali @TheRealTahinis, Follow Kevin @ALLOUTKev EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB051_JOE CARLASARE: The Bond Market Vasectomy

Josh & Dan rip with the ever knowledgable Joe Carlasare.  Lawyer by day, credit market expert by night! We Cover: QE not inflationary, Fiscal Stimulus has been Intervention needed to float traditional markets Inflation The Bond Market controls the FED Central Banks buying Bitcoin Mining at the Firehouse SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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.)   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 JOE CARLASARE Joe is a lawyer, a commercial litigator, and he’s co-chair of the Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and FinTech group. He has been an active investor and proponent of Bitcoin since 2015. Professionally he  provides practical and legal expertise to individuals and companies on regulatory compliance and custodial solutions for digital assets. He is also the co-host of the Inside Bitcoin Podcast. Josh & Dan both agree Joe is one of the most well-rounded Bitcoiners alive. He has the depth of knowledge and the breadth of knowledge across numerous disciplines, from financial markets to legal and political landscapes to more deep philosophical and game theoretic discussions. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Inside Bitcoin Podcast Dr Lacy Hunt The Bond Book TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Joe Carlasare @JoeCarlasare EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB050_Economic Breaking Point (Amateur Investors Pod Meets BCB)

Josh & Dan engage in a rambunctious macroeconomic & Bitcoin discussion with Chris Alaimo of the Amateur Investors Podcast. We Cover: More about Josh & Dan's background and Bitcoin journeys Why the current economic system is mathematically guaranteed to reset Why Josh is the same person as Ron Swanson What should be in your portfolio other than Bitcoin? SHOW SPONSORS: **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) **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.)   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 CHRIS ALAIMO Chris Alaimo is the host of the Amateur Investors Podcast.  Additionally, he works as the Twitch project manager at Bitcoin Magazine.  In addition to carrying a wealth of economic and finance knowledge, Chris carries a chemical engineering degree. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Amateur Investors Podcast ColdCard Guides (ultra quick - intermediate - advanced) The Internet of Money by Andreas Antonopoulos Why Buy Bitcoin by Andy Edstrom  The Invisible Cost of War In the Age of Quantitative Easing (Alex Gladstein) BTC001 Podcast with Preston Pysh and Robert Breedlove TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Chris Alaimo @ChrisAlaimo6 EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com

BCB049_MAURICIO & MARIO (LEDN): The Future of Financial Services

Maricio Di Bartolomeo & Mario Gibney from Ledn join Josh & Dan to discuss Bitcoin lending & borrowing as well as the broader economic and digital asset landscape. Ledn is a fascinating digital asset financial services company with a highly principled, Bitcoin forward perspective and a commitment to transparency. We talk: Proof of reserves Bitcoin borrowing Mathematical & systematic lending  Why Bitcoin is pristine collateral Inflation and how Mauricio's upbringing in Venezuela informs his perspective   Discerning risk in the crypto space Ledn's Bitcoin mortgage product Much more SHOW SPONSORS: 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. 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.)   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 MAURICIO & MARIO Mauricio Di Bartolomeo co-founded Ledn and currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer. Mario Gibney is the Director of Community at Ledn. Previously he spent time working at Blockstream, and he is one of the hosts on the Unhashed Podcast. ITEMS MENTIONED IN THE SHOW: Ledn.io Bitcoin Economics Calendar (Ledn blog by Mauricio) "Visions of Bitcoin" article by Nic Carter Unhashed Podcast w/ Mario Gibney TWITTER: Follow Blue Collar Bitcoin Podcast @blue_collarbtc, Follow Mauricio @cryptonomista, Follow Mario @Mario_Gibney EMAIL: Send us questions, comments, or feedback at bluecollarbitcoinpodcast@gmail.com