Best Trace Mayer Podcasts (2025)

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The dollar endgame with Peruvian Bull 1:10:24

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Roberto Rios, known online as Peruvian Bull, is a macro researcher and writer. He’s best known for his Dollar Endgame series, where he explores global debt dynamics, reserve currency shifts, and the future of money. In this episode, Roberto joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share his insights on inflation mechanics, the breakdown of the yen carry trade…

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014 Bitcoin Will Destroy The IMF w/Nicolas Burtey - All In Bitcoin With CK 30:59

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In this explosive episode, Nicolas Burtey (CEO of Galoy and organizer of Adopting Bitcoin) breaks down how Bitcoin, stablecoins, and open-source banking are about to tear through legacy finance, and why Europe might be the last to wake up. This is a bold conversation about freedom, tech, and the coming war over money. 📍 Don’t miss this one — especi…

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Turning savings into local impact with Brian Harrington 58:41

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Brian Harrington is a long-time bitcoiner, educator, and the gift card product lead at Fold. He’s spent years helping people integrate bitcoin into their personal finance habits, while building deep local roots in his community in Temecula, California. In this episode, Brian joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share why bitcoin is uniquely important for …

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Building bottom-up bitcoin economies with Isabella Santos 44:14

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Isabella Santos is a content creator, educator, and bitcoiner. She runs BTC Isla on Isla Mujeres, where she’s planting seeds of financial literacy, self-custody, and sovereign empowerment—starting with Bitcoin education for locals. In this episode, Isabella joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share how she’s turning a sleepy island into a vibrant circula…

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013 Dr. Jack Kruse Part 2: Why Bitcoiners Fear his Vision - All In Bitcoin With CK 53:06

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In Part 2, Dr. Jack Kruse goes even deeper. From ideological face-offs with Michael Saylor to explosive allegations in Suriname… From helping draft El Salvador’s public health freedom bill to calling out the risk of Bitcoiners “getting sick off their own bags” — Dr. Jack pulls no punches. He says most Bitcoiners still don’t get it — about self-cust…

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Everyone is living in Argentina with Jeff Booth 41:30

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In this episode, we speak with Jeff Booth—entrepreneur, author of The Price of Tomorrow, and founding partner at Ego Death Capital—about what happens when deflation meets a free market for the first time. Jeff unpacks how AI and robotics are accelerating exponential productivity, and why only bitcoin can encode that abundance into the economy witho…

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Why I fired my fiat customers with Ben Justman 1:01:46

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Ben Justman is a winemaker, entrepreneur, and bitcoiner. He founded Peony Lane in western Colorado with a bet on long-term thinking: plant grapes, make wine, and stack bitcoin. In this episode, Ben joins The Bitcoin Frontier to share how he built a handcrafted wine business from the ground up—during a drawdown—and how his best customers turned out …

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012 Bitcoin Beach Exposed: Mike Peterson’s High Stakes Bitcoin Bet! - All In Bitcoin With CK 46:12

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Bitcoin Beach EXPOSED: The Untold Story of Bitcoin’s Ground Zero What really happened behind the world’s first Bitcoin circular economy? In this powerful and deeply personal interview, Mike Peterson, the man behind Bitcoin Beach, opens up about risk, rebellion, burnout, belief and more. If you think you know the story, think again. Mike shares hard…

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The moral case for orange pilling with Tad Smith 1:02:22

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What if orange-pilling isn’t persuasion—but marketing, ethics, and timing? In this episode, we sit down with Tad Smith—partner at One Roundtable Partners, former CEO of Madison Square Garden and Sotheby’s, and one of bitcoin’s most articulate educators—to explore the moral case for orange-pilling, and why it’s not a right but a responsibility. Tad …

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011 Dr. Jack Kruse Part 1: The Inner Turning Point - Inside the Mind of a Disruptor - All In Bitcoin With CK 57:43

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What turns a poor kid from Queens into one of the most disruptive minds in Bitcoin and medicine? CK sits down with Dr. Jack Kruse, a world-renowned neurosurgeon and fierce advocate for decentralized medicine, as he opens up about the personal battles, family trauma, and betrayals that forged his fight for truth. “My mother would’ve been a shitcoine…

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Bitcoin is pristine collateral—with Jon Melton 51:12

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What if the future of credit markets is built on bitcoin? In this episode, we sit down with Jon Melton, Head of Lending at Unchained and a veteran of Morgan Stanley, Silvergate, and Xapo. Jon shares his journey from Wall Street to building a bitcoin-backed credit business, helping institutions safely borrow dollars against their bitcoin without los…

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010 Jimmy Song on BITCOIN & LIBERTARIANISM Quote by Quote Part 2 - All in Bitcoin With CK 1:15:23

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In Part 2 of Bitcoin & Libertarianism: Quote by Quote, CK sits down with OG Bitcoiner and bestselling author Jimmy Song for a raw, bold, and high-signal conversation on freedom, morality, power, and the role of Bitcoin in resisting state control. Together, they explore powerful libertarian quotes that challenge modern assumptions, and spark deep di…

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MBA grads still don’t get bitcoin, here’s why with Anil Patel 57:18

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What if you were introduced to digital scarcity before bitcoin even existed? In this episode, we sit down with Anil Patel, author of The Bitcoin Handbook and creator of widely shared bitcoin graphics featured in Michael Saylor keynotes. Anil shares how selling concert tickets sparked his early understanding of scarcity, and how that insight shaped …

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DOGE couldn’t fix the dollar with Sam Callahan 1:03:57

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What if bitcoin treasury companies become the most powerful corporations of the next decade? In this episode, we’re joined by Sam Callahan to explore how lightning adoption, corporate strategy, and macro uncertainty are reshaping the global economy. Sam explains why companies like Strategy are pioneering a new capital structure based on bitcoin, ho…

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Is bitcoin’s wealth creation era over or just beginning? with Trace Mayer 1:01:42

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Bitcoin’s volatility is falling—and Trace Mayer thinks that may signal the end of its wealth creation era. In this episode, we sit down with early bitcoin investor and proof of keys holiday founder Trace Mayer to unpack where we are in bitcoin’s lifecycle and what comes next. Trace breaks down his recent debate with Peter Schiff, explaining why sub…

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009 BITCOIN MYTHS DEBUNKED with Pierre Rochard - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:13:04

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BITCOIN MYTHS DEBUNKED with Pierre Rochard - All In Bitcoin With CK Just opened a new X account (@allinbitcoinpod). Appreciate your support. Follow & boost! In this episode of All In Bitcoin, CK sits down with Bitcoin OG Pierre Rochard for a sharp, wide-ranging conversation on everything from mining myths and monetary misconceptions to privacy, env…

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Hal Finney was right about $10mm bitcoin with Adam Back 1:04:53

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Bitcoin might still be wildly undervalued—and Adam Back explains why. In this episode, we sit down with Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, early cypherpunk, and inventor of hashcash, the proof-of-work system that inspired bitcoin mining. Adam shares the story of receiving the first known email from Satoshi Nakamoto, why he didn’t buy bitcoin until it h…

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008 THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN: Scaling, Privacy & eCash' with Alex B - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:44:31

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THE FUTURE OF BITCOIN: SCALING & PRIVACY, LIGHTNING & eCASH w/ Alex B. | All in Bitcoin Podcast Just opened a new X account (@allinbitcoinpod). Appreciate your support. Follow & boost! In this episode, CK sits down with Bitcoin OG Alex B for a deep, no-fluff conversation on where Bitcoin is headed. From lessons learned in the block-size war to emer…

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What if $100,000 bitcoin is just the beginning? with Vijay Boyapati 57:51

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In this episode, we sit down with Vijay Boyapati, author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin, to explore where we really are in the current market cycle and what comes next. Vijay breaks down four frameworks for valuing bitcoin, explains why gold parity is almost inevitable, and outlines how ETFs and corporate treasury strategies are reshaping adoption…

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Can bitcoin spark a nuclear renaissance? 54:29

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What if bitcoin could spark a nuclear renaissance? In this episode, we’re joined by Ryan, better known as Nuclear Bitcoiner, to explore the intersection of nuclear energy and bitcoin. Ryan shares how bitcoin aligns with long-term infrastructure like small modular reactors and how it may reshape the economics of power generation. We walk through the…

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007 UNLEARNING THE LIES: BITCOIN, FREEDOM, AND RECLAIMING THE TRUTH with Trace Mayer - All In Bitcoin With CK 31:49

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🎙️ UNLEARNING THE LIES: BITCOIN, FREEDOM & RECLAIMING THE TRUTH w/ Trace Mayer | All in Bitcoin Podcast Just opened a new X account (@allinbitcoinpod). Appreciate your support. Follow & boost! What if everything you thought you knew about money, trust, value, and even freedom, was wrong? In this rare and raw interview, I sit down with Trace Mayer, …

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From fighter jets to $2.4mm bitcoin with George Bodine 1:10:35

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What happens when a former underground miner and Navy fighter pilot goes all in on bitcoin? In this episode, we sit down with George Bodine to find out. George shares his unique journey—from hauling rock beneath the earth to flying jets—and how it led him to see bitcoin as the only escape from a broken monetary system. We explore his view on inflat…

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Bitcoin at an Inflection Point: Macro, 4-year Cycle & On-Chain Insights with Rational Root 1:02:50

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What if bitcoin really is decoupling from the stock market? In this episode, we’re joined by Rational Root, creator of the Bitcoin Strategy Platform and one of the top on-chain cycle analysts in the space. We explore whether macro chaos and rising gold prices are setting the stage for bitcoin to chart its own path. Root breaks down how the 4-year c…

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006 FROM BITCOIN TO PERMISSIONLESS EVERYTHING with Martti Malmi - All In Bitcoin With CK 33:30

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FROM BITCOIN TO PERMISSIONLESS EVERYTHING with Martti Malmi Just opened a new X account (@allinbitcoinpod). Appreciate your support. Follow & boost! In this episode of All in Bitcoin, CK sits down with Martti Malmi, the second-ever Bitcoin developer, Nostr pioneer, and the quiet builder who ran early nodes, managed bitcoin.org, helped shape the pro…

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The new Manhattan Projects: 50x cheaper energy, the race to space, and bitcoin 57:40

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Energy production is broken—and rebuilding it could unlock a new era of abundance. In this episode, we sit down with Isaiah Taylor, founder of Valor Atomics, to explore how cheap energy can reshape the world. Isaiah shares his family’s history with the Manhattan Project, why nuclear innovation stalled in the West, and how Valor is building modular …

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What if bitcoin development stopped tomorrow? with Mike Schmidt and Buck Perley 55:05

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What if bitcoin development stopped tomorrow? In this episode, we sit down with Mike Schmidt, Executive Director at Brink, and Buck Perley, Director of Product Engineering at Unchained, to explore the state of open source development and why it matters more than ever. Mike shares his path from software engineer to funding bitcoin core developers, w…

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005 BUILDING IN THE SHADOWS: BITCOIN, NOSTR, PRIVACY & BTCPAY SERVER with Uncle Rockstar - All In Bitcoin With CK 37:10

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Just opened a new X account (@allinbitcoinpod). Appreciate your support. Follow & boost! In this episode of All in Bitcoin, CK sits down with Uncle Rockstar, the masked builder and freedom tech advocate, to talk about Bitcoin, privacy, Nostr, and the future of decentralized tech. They dive into Rockstar’s personal story, from his early days in soft…

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Value beyond price: Bitcoin, Marx, Menger, and MMT with Natalie Smolenski 51:31

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In this episode, we dive into bitcoin's impact on the future global monetary order with Natalie Smolenski, an anthropologist and bitcoiner. We discuss her thoughts on how bitcoin challenges the state's monopoly on currency, invoking Karl Marx's unexpected agreement that gold, a commodity, originally embodied money—not the state-minted currencies. N…

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This Certified Financial Planner (CFP) sold his house to buy bitcoin 52:47

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What happens when a certified financial planner sells two homes to buy bitcoin? In this episode, we sit down with Jessy Gilger, Senior Advisor at Sound Advisory, to explore the radical shift happening inside the financial advisory industry. Jessy shares how he went from flipping houses to building multi-generational wealth on a bitcoin standard, an…

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Bitcoin is the hurdle rate with Matt Cole, CEO of Strive 54:00

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What happens when corporations and nations wake up to bitcoin’s dominance? In this episode, we sit down with Matt Cole, former CalPERS portfolio manager, to discuss why every public company will eventually hold bitcoin and how the U.S. is already falling behind in the global bitcoin race. Matt shares his journey from managing $70 billion in fixed i…

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004 BITCOIN & LIBERTARIANISM: QUOTE BY QUOTE Part 1 with Jameson Lopp - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:19:49

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Bitcoin & Libertarianism: Quote by Quote | Exploring Thought-Provoking Quotes In this episode, CK sits down with Jameson Lopp to dive deep into Bitcoin, self-sovereignty, and the philosophy of libertarianism. They discuss everything from the role of taxation and government overreach to privacy, arms, and economic freedom. Lopp shares his personal j…

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Will bitcoin and AI decentralize the world? 59:02

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What happens when a small AI company moves its entire treasury into bitcoin? In this episode, we sit down with Drew D’Agostino, founder of Crystal, to unpack his bold decision to adopt a bitcoin standard. Drew shares how the 2022 bear market forced him to rethink his company’s financial strategy, the challenges of onboarding employees to bitcoin, a…

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Unpacking the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: America’s most consequential decision since 1971 59:40

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This episode was recorded moments before the U.S. made its biggest financial decision since 1971. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Jacoutot, attorney and bitcoin policy expert, to break down the push for a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. We explore the 20-year HODL mandate in Senator Lummis' bill, Trump's policy shift, and why nation-states …

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Inside the Max & Stacy Invitational in El Salvador 1:02:08

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How did a simple golf tournament turn into one of the most unique bitcoin events in the world? In this episode, we sit down with the key organizers and participants of the Max & Stacy Bitcoin Golf Invitational in El Salvador to unpack how this event came to life. We explore the surprising connection between bitcoin and golf, the challenges of organ…

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003 BITCOIN, BUSINESS & BEEF with John Carvalho - All In Bitcoin With CK 44:42

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In this episode of All In Bitcoin, BITCOIN, BUSINESS & BEEF, I sit down with John Carvalho, one of Bitcoin’s boldest thinkers. Expect a fascinating, high-energy conversation filled with personal responsibility, some beef, and a bold vision for the future of Bitcoin and financial freedom. Hope you enjoy it! Please re-post, like, comment, share, subs…

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The stoic strategy to survive bitcoin’s extreme volatility with Zach Bradford 58:27

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Could bitcoin mining reshape the global energy grid? In this episode, we sit down with Zach Bradford, CEO and President of CleanSpark, to uncover how mining and energy industries are converging. Zach shares how stoicism influences his leadership, why CleanSpark navigated past bull and bear cycles so effectively, and his take on whether bitcoin will…

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Zombie companies should front run nations with Eric Semler 53:18

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Is the U.S. on the brink of creating a national strategic bitcoin reserve or will Zoom (NASDAQ: ZM) buy bitcoin first? In this episode, we sit down with Eric Semler, Chairman of Semler Scientific, seasoned investor, and founder of TCS Capital, to discuss why he believes bitcoin will not only match gold’s valuation but far exceed it. Eric shares his…

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002 Episode WHAT'S BITCOIN? Part 2 with Adam Back & Peter Todd - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:01:16

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CK discusses Bitcoin fundamentals and beyond with Adam Back & Peter Todd, two legendary figures in the Bitcoin space! Refresh and expand your Bitcoin knowledge in What's Bitcoin? Part 2. Our goal was to create a short, 2-part go-to guide that anyone can share when asked, ‘So, what’s Bitcoin?’ Simple questions for newcoiners, while Bitcoiners can re…

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Tariffs and Plaza Accord 2.0 could send bitcoin soaring with Jeff Park 55:39

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In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise, to discuss his journey from trading derivatives at Morgan Stanley to becoming a leading voice in bitcoin. Jeff shares his perspective on the nature of money, why he sees bitcoin as speech rather than currency, and how its volatility is both a challenge and an opportun…

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002 Trailer WHAT'S BITCOIN? Part 2 with Adam Back & Peter Todd - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:03

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CK discusses Bitcoin fundamentals and beyond with Adam Back & Peter Todd, two legendary figures in the Bitcoin space! Refresh and expand your Bitcoin knowledge in What's Bitcoin? Part 2. Disclaimer:All views expressed by me or my guests are solely our own opinions. You should not treat any opinions expressed in this podcast as a specific endorsemen…

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Is bitcoin the singularity? with big tech engineer Radu 50:48

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In this episode, we sit down with Radu, an engineer at Amazon and deep thinker in the bitcoin space. Radu shares his journey from discovering bitcoin in 2015 to developing a unique thermodynamic perspective on its inevitability. We discuss how he ties bitcoin to the laws of energy, his insights into bitcoin as perfected digital energy, and the role…

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001 Episode WHAT'S BITCOIN? Part 1 with Adam Back & Peter Todd - All In Bitcoin With CK 1:04:04

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CK discusses with Adam Back & Peter Todd, two big hero's in the Bitcoin space, the Bitcoin fundamentals and beyond! Refresh and stretch your Bitcoin fundamentals in WHAT'S BITCOIN? Part 1 Disclaimer:All views expressed by me or my guests are solely our own opinions. You should not treat any opinions expressed in this podcast as a specific endorseme…

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Could open-source mining further decentralize bitcoin? with Skot instigator of Bitaxe 55:55

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In this episode, we sit down with Skot, electrical engineer and creator of Bitaxe, the first open-source ASIC bitcoin miner. Skot shares his journey from IoT hardware development to designing hardware for bitcoin mining, including his early experiments with FPGAs in a university lab. We discuss the significance of open-source mining for bitcoin’s f…

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Could bitcoin make Michael Saylor the richest man alive? with NYU Stern adjunct professor Tad Smith 56:26

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In this episode, we sit down with Tad Smith, founder of Durable Money, partner at One Roundtable Partners, and former CEO of Sotheby’s and Madison Square Garden. Tad reflects on his journey from leading global companies to teaching strategy and finance at NYU Stern. We discuss his teaching methods, including the Amazon case study that captivated st…

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Fighting for 21,000,000 bitcoin with Kenny Florian 59:33

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In this episode, we sit down with Kenny Florian, former UFC fighter, broadcaster, and co-host of the Anik & Florian Podcast, to discuss his journey from martial arts to bitcoin. Kenny reflects on his fighting career, the lessons learned from competition, and how his mindset shifted when he discovered bitcoin in 2017. We explore the parallels betwee…

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Should the U.S. build a national strategic bitcoin reserve? 56:18

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In this episode, we sit down with George Selgin, Director Emeritus at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives, to explore his views on money, markets, and bitcoin’s role in the global economy. George shares his journey from studying marine biology to becoming a leading voice in monetary economics and discusses how defini…

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Top 5 episodes of 2024 51:34

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In this episode, we recap the top 5 episodes of 2024 on The Bitcoin Frontier, reflecting on the show’s growth, standout moments, and what’s ahead in 2025. We’re joined by Jose, Director of Media Production at Unchained, to discuss the podcast’s journey, including hitting 1.5 million views and 17 years of watch time this year. We highlight key episo…

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A bitcoin super cycle powered by nation states with Daniel Batten 52:16

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In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Batten to explore the six megatrends shaping bitcoin this cycle, from sovereign wealth funds and pension funds entering the market to miners becoming net buyers instead of sellers. Daniel shares his take on bitcoin ETFs as a game-changer for traditional finance and the growing potential for national bitcoin …

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Will quantum computers kill bitcoin? 1:04:23

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In this episode, we sit down with Hunter Beast, a developer focused on making bitcoin quantum resistant. Hunter shares his journey from discovering bitcoin in 2017 to working on a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at securing the protocol against future quantum threats. We explore how quantum computers could compromise elliptic curve cryptog…

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Bitcoin—the world’s first money and how to protect it with Junseth 1:01:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Junseth, a long-time bitcoiner and co-host of the legendary Bitcoin Uncensored podcast. Junseth shares how he got started in bitcoin, his views on the evolution of the bitcoin community, and his take on the cycles of bitcoin podcasts and companies. He provides insights into the rise of social engineering scams, his…