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Adam Meister: He Bought in 2013 and Never Sold: The Life of a Bitcoin OG
Manage episode 484229067 series 2851976
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!
229 episodes
Manage episode 484229067 series 2851976
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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