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Adam Meister: He Bought in 2013 and Never Sold: The Life of a Bitcoin OG
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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout!
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/
––– Get To Know Today's Guest –––
• Adam Meister on X: https://x.com/TechBalt
––– Socials –––
• Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman
• Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs
––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister
04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam’s Never-Sell Strategy
05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025
08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin
10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody
12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin
18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced
19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like
23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral
27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier
29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear
31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment
33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns
35:59 - Adam’s Austerity & Global Travel Tips
38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity
39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes
42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It’s Not Luck
45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment
48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire
50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist
52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S.
53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding
56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World
57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency
59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings
01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay
01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis
01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic
01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays
01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset
01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners
01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret
01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture
01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy
01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions
01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots
01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off
01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin
01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating
01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet
01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a True OG
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
Thank you for listening!
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In this episode, I sit down with Adam Meister, a Bitcoin OG, and a relentless promoter of strong hands and long-term thinking. Adam first bought Bitcoin in 2013, has never sold a coin, and lives by the ethos that “deferral of gratification” is the true path to freedom.
––– Offers & Discounts –––
⭐ Get 10% OFF Blockhunters — the ultimate Bitcoin board game. Visit https://blockhuntersgame.com/ and use code btcmatrix at checkout!
Get 10% off your ticket for the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Vegas! Use the promo code MATRIX at https://tickets.b.tc/affiliate/matrix/event/bitcoin-2025
Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric
Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix
The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order.
Become a sponsor of the show: https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/
––– Get To Know Today's Guest –––
• Adam Meister on X: https://x.com/TechBalt
––– Socials –––
• Check out our new website at https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: https://x.com/cedyoungelman
• Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix
• Follow Cedric Youngelman on Nostr: npub12tq9jxmt707gd5vnce3tqllpm67ktr0mqskcvy58qqa4d074pz9s4ukdcs
––– Chapters –––
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Welcoming Back Adam Meister
04:17 - The 4-Year Cycle and Adam’s Never-Sell Strategy
05:27 - Leveraging Bitcoin for Fiat in 2025
08:17 - U.S. Bitcoin Policy & Stablecoins vs FedCoin
10:23 - Stablecoins, Dollar Dominance, and Self-Custody
12:12 - Mental Resistance to Spending Bitcoin
18:06 - Political Shift: From Anti-Crypto to Bitcoin Embraced
19:10 - Identity, Image, and What Real Wealth Looks Like
23:24 - Bitcoin, Family, and Gratification Deferral
27:15 - Being Part of the Innovation Frontier
29:52 - Staying Stoic Through Forks and Fear
31:08 - The Mental Struggle with Fulfillment
33:36 - Disappearing Bitcoin Millionaires & Safety Concerns
35:59 - Adam’s Austerity & Global Travel Tips
38:03 - Recognition, Humility, and Local Identity
39:04 - Roger Ver, Forced Hodlers & Buying Mistakes
42:01 - Sacrifice, Hard Days & It’s Not Luck
45:19 - Class Warfare vs Individual Empowerment
48:16 - Bitcoin & Political Crossfire
50:08 - Be Principled, Not Populist
52:07 - The “Working Man” Myth & Opportunity in the U.S.
53:14 - Rejecting Class Warfare for Cultural Understanding
56:13 - Bitcoin Connects the World
57:18 - Escape from Fiat Dependency
59:17 - Life Without 9-to-5: The Freedom Bitcoin Brings
01:00:21 - The Bitcoin Overlay
01:00:21 - Living in the Bitcoin Overlay During Crisis
01:01:07 - Staying Calm Through the 2020 Panic
01:02:45 - Why Adam Avoids Traditional Wealth Displays
01:04:10 - Freedom From the Fiat Mindset
01:06:30 - Advice for Young Bitcoiners
01:08:12 - Stories of Forced HODLing and Regret
01:10:00 - Calling Out Fake OGs & Clickbait Culture
01:12:05 - Bitcoiners Who Disappeared Into Privacy
01:15:27 - Staying Humble Despite Millions
01:17:15 - Cheap Living, Smart Travel, and Baltimore Roots
01:19:05 - Why Deferring Gratification Pays Off
01:23:25 - Connecting Across Cultures Through Bitcoin
01:25:10 - Rejecting Class Warfare and Scapegoating
01:29:00 - Why Bitcoin Is Still the Best Bet
01:31:00 - Parting Wisdom from a True OG
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing.
Thank you for listening!
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