The Bitcoin Infinity Show

Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf

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The Bitcoin Infinity Show is a Bitcoin podcast hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf. In each episode, we explore everything from deep philosophy to practical tools to emit freedom dioxide to expand your freedom footprint. Join us as we head toward the orange glowing light together!

Financial Atheism | Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 2 | Bitcoin Infinity Academy #3

This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy covers Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 2: Financial Atheism.  We explore the controversial yet thought-provoking concept of financial atheism in Bitcoin, the proof of work algorithm, and the philosophical implications of absolute scarcity in a commodity. Join the discussion on how Bitcoin challenges traditional human power structures and why it represents a paradigm shift in how society perceives and uses money. Don't miss out on this enlighte

Mar 28, • 1:14:44

Everything A Trade | Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 1 | Bitcoin Infinity Academy #2

This episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy covers Sovereignty Through Mathematics Chapter 1: Everything A Trade. Discover how every interaction is an exchange and how Bitcoin introduces absolute scarcity—redefining the nature of money and trade.  Read the chapter on Nostr: https://primal.net/infinity/Sovereignty-Through-Mathematics-Chater-1-Everything-A-Trade-pchmkr Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational projec

Mar 24, • 57:07

Sovereignty Through Mathematics - Introduction | Bitcoin Infinity Academy #1

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy, brought to you by PlanB Network.  Join the academy at our Geyser page: https://geyser.fund/project/infinity The Bitcoin Infinity Academy is an educational project built around Knut Svanholm’s books about Bitcoin and Austrian Economics. Each week, a whole chapter from one of the books is released for free on Highlighter, accompanied by a video in which Knut and Luke de Wolf discuss that chapter’s ideas. You can join the discussions

Mar 21, • 27:53

Building a Bitcoin Future with Francis Pouliot | Bitcoin Infinity Show #151

In this episode, Knut talks with Francis Pouliot (CEO and co-founder of Bull Bitcoin, one of Canada’s leading Bitcoin-only exchanges) about his journey into Bitcoin and its impact on society and politics. We talk about how Bitcoin gives people more financial freedom, the problems with traditional money, and why it's hard to explain Bitcoin to beginners. Francis highlights the value of meetups, decentralized technology, and using Bitcoin in everyday life. They also discuss the ethics of money and

Mar 17, • 2:27:08

Announcing the Bitcoin Infinity Academy - Bitcoin Infinity Show #150

In this special 150th episode, we take a look back at our podcast journey and share some exciting plans for 2025. One of the biggest highlights is the launch of the Bitcoin Infinity Academy, where we’ll be releasing our books chapter-by-chapter on Nostr, along with discussion videos to dive deeper into the content. On top of that, we’re keeping busy with The Bitcoin Times, organizing BTC HEL, and hitting up Bitcoin conferences around the world. Luke is stepping back from regular podcast episodes

Mar 11, • 30:15

Bitcoin in Africa with Abubakar Nur Khalil - Bitcoin Infinity Show #149

Abubakar Nur Khalil is a Bitcoin core contributor and the founder and CEO of Recursive Capital. From coding in Kaduna to shaping Bitcoin’s future, Abubakar shares how he built Recursive Capital, led Btrust, and why Nigeria is primed for Bitcoin adoption. Connect with Abubakar: https://x.com/ihate1999 Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinit

Mar 4, • 1:06:52

Bitcoin, Art, and Freedom with Madex | Bitcoin Infinity Show #148

Madex, the based, freedom-loving artist from Alberta and creative director of Bull Bitcoin, joins us to talk about art, creativity, inspiration, freedom, and much more!  We cover everything from: 1. The origin of Madex's iconic designs and their philosophical roots. 2. The evolution of Bull Bitcoin and its international expansion. 3. His creative process and vision for the future of art in the Bitcoin space. Connect with Madex: https://x.com/SPACEBULL https://x.com/BULLBITCOIN_ Connect with Us

Feb 25, • 1:28:29

Michael Bumann from Alby | Bitcoin Infinity Show #147

Michael Bumann, AKA Bumi, is the founder and CEO of Alby, innovative Lightning development company specializing in Lightning interoperability on the web and accessible node infrastructure. Join us to hear about everything going on with Bumi and at Alby!  Connect with Bumi: https://x.com/Bumi Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow ht

Feb 18, • 1:13:57

No More Inflation with Bitcoin Shooter - Bitcoin Infinity Show #146

Bitcoin Shooter is back to tell us all about his new documentary "No More Inflation," which takes the viewer on a journey to understand why inflation happens, why it's bad, and if it's possible to get rid of it.  Check out the documentary yourself at https://nomoreinflation.com/ Connect with Shooter: https://x.com/BitcoinShooter Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke

Feb 11, • 1:14:06

The Big Print with Larry Lepard - Bitcoin Infinity Show #145

Larry Lepard joins the show for the third time to tell us about his new book, The Big Print, out now on Amazon! Larry tells us why the Big Print is inevitable, and why Bitcoin is the solution. You'll have to read the book for all the details!  Connect with Larrry: https://x.com/LawrenceLepard Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow h

Feb 4, • 1:20:16

Adam O'Brien: Enabling Independence with Bitcoin | Bitcoin Infinity Show #144

Adam O'Brien is the founder and CEO of Bitcoin Well, a non-custodial Bitcoin exchange from Alberta, Canada focusing on enabling independence through Bitcoin. In this conversation, we discuss the origins of Bitcoin Well, the political climate in Canada, the future of self-custody, the importance of independence, and much more!  Connect with Adam: https://x.com/adamobrien_ https://x.com/thebitcoinwell https://bitcoinwell.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoi

Jan 28, • 1:24:07

Bitcoin in 2025 - Trump, the Bull Market, and More with Cory Klippsten

Cory Klippsten joins the show for the second time to talk about Bitcoin trends in 2025, including Trump's take on Bitcoin, how the bull market is going to go, new investment options to be aware of, and much more!  Connect with Cory: https://x.com/coryklippsten https://x.com/Swan   Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twit

Jan 20, • 57:16

The Future of the Bitcoin Times with Aleks Svetski

We're taking over The Bitcoin Times! Aleks Svetski joins us to talk about how we are taking over operation of the Bitcoin Times, starting with releasing new paperback editions of all previous editions. We also get a general update on everything going on with Svetski, including the launch of the Bushido of Bitcoin.  Connect with Svetski: https://x.com/SvetskiWrites https://bitcointimes.io/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.ne

Jan 16, • 58:24

The Future of Lightning and Bitcoin Layer 2s with Kilian Rausch from Boltz

Kilian Rausch is the founder and CEO of Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin bridge, allowing swaps between Bitcoin and layer 2 technologies such as Lightning, Liquid, and more to come. We discuss the history of Boltz, the current state of the Lightning network, the future of layer 2 technologies on Bitcoin, and much more!  Connect with Kilian: https://x.com/kilrau https://x.com/boltzhq https://boltz.exchange/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com

Jan 7, • 1:15:26

Plan B Passports with Katie the Russian - Bitcoin Infinity Show #140

Katie the Russian is the founder and CEO of Plan B Passports, a business on a mission to set you up with plan B (and C, and D, etc) in case your jurisdiction becomes unfriendly to you or your loved ones. Katie is also a Bitcoiner, and has specialized in alternate passport schemes for multiple years. She shares her latest updates on top destinations such as El Salvador, Argentina, Caribbean islands, and more!  Connect with Katie: https://x.com/PlanBpassport https://planbpassport.com/ Connect wi

Dec 29, 2024 • 58:16

The Economics of Bitcoin Mining with Bob Burnett - Bitcoin Infinity Show #139

Bob Burnett is CEO of Barefoot Mining, and a staunch monetary maximalist bitcoiner. Bob joins us to take us through the ins and out of the economics of Bitcoin mining, including the broken FPPS payout model, Bitcoin block space as a commodity, and much more!  Connect with Bob: https://x.com/boomer_btc https://www.barefootmining.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/lu

Dec 22, 2024 • 1:27:21

How Bitcoin Fixes Everything with Jeff Booth - Bitcoin Infinity Show #138

In this riveting episode of the Bitcoin Infinity Show, Jeff Booth returns to discuss the transformative impact of Bitcoin on global financial systems. Jeff emphasizes the importance of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange, recounts insights from Austrian economics, and explores the cooperative potential of Bitcoin in uniting 8 billion people. How Bitcoin fixes absolutely everything!   Connect with Jeff: https://primal.net/jeffbooth https://x.com/JeffBooth https://egodeath.capital/   Connect with Us:

Dec 12, 2024 • 1:40:55

The Future of Bitcoin Mining with General Kenobi - Bitcoin Infinity Show #137

General Kenobi is a Bitcoin Mining analyst with some hot takes about Bitcoin Mining in the future! Join us to hear about how FPPS is dying, mining won't be profitable in 10 years, and more! Don't know what FPPS is? All the more reason to tune in!  Recorded in-person in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference!  Connect with Kenobi:  https://primal.net/p/npub1ds5e2wulc0sdn9kdq8yku2drwhx34lsuyggulrfl0f354un53cvqsqqrhg Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininf

Dec 5, 2024 • 1:19:22

Jameson Lopp on the Future of Bitcoin Security - Bitcoin Infinity Show #136

Jameson Lopp is the Co-founder & Chief Security Officer of Casa, long-term Bitcoiner, and self-described professional cypherpunk. In this conversation, we discuss critical aspects of Bitcoin security, misconceptions about Bitcoin, and the challenges of bridging the computer science and Austrian economics perspectives.  We also dig into the inner workings and mission of Casa, a key storage company co-founded by Jameson, as well as the use it of cryptography for self-sovereignty. We also cover

Nov 27, 2024 • 1:07:08

Prince Filip of Serbia on Bitcoin Adoption and Geopolitics - Bitcoin Infinity Show #135

Filip Karađorđević is the Hereditary Prince of Serbia and Chief Strategy Officer of Jan3. His second time on the show, we met Filip in Maribor, Slovenia, at the NiceHashX conference, to talk about the state of Bitcoin adoption, how it relates to relates to current geopolitics.  We also cover the development and adoption of Jan3's Aqua wallet, Bitcoin trends in Latin America, and the political landscape’s influence on Bitcoin's future. Discover how nations like Bhutan and future presidential stan

Nov 21, 2024 • 1:07:24

Just Accept Bitcoin! With Lando Rothbardian - Bitcoin Infinity Show #134

Lando Rothbardian is the CEO of ShopInBit, Europe's biggest Bitcoin store. He joins us to discuss why it's important to accept Bitcoin, the difficulties of running a Bitcoin business, his libertarian philosophy, and more!  Connect with Lando:  https://x.com/LRothbardian https://x.com/shopinbit https://shopinbit.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twit

Nov 13, 2024 • 1:10:30

The Voice of Bitcoin with Guy Swann - Bitcoin Infinity Show #133

Guy Swann has read more about Bitcoin than anyone else, ever! (Probably) The Voice of Bitcoin himself, host of the Bitcoin Audible podcast (and a few more), Guy joins us to talk about everything going on in his world, including the audiobook for Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown World!  Connect with Guy:  https://primal.net/p/npub1h8nk2346qezka5cpm8jjh3yl5j88pf4ly2ptu7s6uu55wcfqy0wq36rpev https://x.com/theguyswann https://bitcoinaudible.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/

Nov 6, 2024 • 1:35:14

Rigel Walshe on Integrity in Bitcoin - Bitcoin Infinity Show #132

Rigel Walshe is an OG Bitcoiner, metalhead, and all-around awesome guy! We were joined by Rigel live at Baltic Honeybadger 2024 in Riga.  Rigel delves into his journey from playing in a metal band to becoming a notable figure in the Bitcoin community. He discusses his experiences with Bitcoin since 2014, his transition into the tech world, and the similarities he's observed between subcultures in metal music and Bitcoin.  The discussion covers the evolution of Bitcoin conferences, the integrity

Oct 29, 2024 • 59:50

The Future of Bitcoin with Adam Back - Bitcoin Infinity Show #131

Adam Back is the CEO of Blockstream, the inventor of Hashcash, and one of the most influential figures in Bitcoin. He joined us from Baltic Honeybadger in Riga to talk about the last year in Bitcoin, and the outlook on Bitcoin in the future, both in the near and long term.  We explore the challenges posed by spam transactions, the 'freeloader' problem, and the future of Bitcoin's security incentives. The episode also touches on the complexities of fractional reserve banking, rehypothecation risk

Oct 22, 2024 • 1:22:09

Launching Fedi with Obi Nwosu - Bitcoin Infinity Show #130

Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, joined us in Riga during Baltic Honeybadger to talk about the recent launch of Fedi, and we dig into all the ways that Fedi and FediMint will revolutionize the Bitcoin and Nostr ecosystems! Connect with Obi:  https://primal.net/p/npub1kp7jzme0qs3wcqjjmkq6v5fm359sclhc22glhadgtmerlr0h37nsn8487l https://x.com/obi https://www.fedi.xyz/   Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/kn

Oct 15, 2024 • 1:15:40

Max Hillebrand on Bitcoin and Praxeology - Bitcoin Infinity Show #129

Max Hillebrand joined us for the 3rd time (but first on the rebranded show!) live from Nostriga in Riga, and we ended up talking about Bitcoin, praxeology, The Lodging of Wayfaring Men, and much more!  Connect with Max:  https://primal.net/p/npub1klkk3vrzme455yh9rl2jshq7rc8dpegj3ndf82c3ks2sk40dxt7qulx3vt Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoininfinitystore.com https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfi

Oct 8, 2024 • 1:08:55

Why Is Ben Bullish with Ben Perrin from BTC Sessions - Bitcoin Infinity Show #128

Ben Perrin is the host of BTC Sessions, one of the most valuable Bitcoin education resources available! He joins the show to talk about what he's bullish about, Bitcoin in Canada and Alberta, his new Bitcoin Mentor initiative, and much more!  Connect with Ben:  https://primal.net/p/npub1rxysxnjkhrmqd3ey73dp9n5y5yvyzcs64acc9g0k2epcpwwyya4spvhnp8 https://x.com/BTCsessions https://x.com/theBTCmentor https://www.btcsessions.ca/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitco

Oct 1, 2024 • 1:02:25

Bitcoin at Botev Plovdiv with George Manolov - Bitcoin Infinity Show #127

George Manolov is the Bitcoin Director at Botev Plovdiv, the oldest active football club in Bulgaria. George joins us to tell us about the Bitcoin projects at Botev Plovdiv, and the Bitcoin situation in Bulgaria more generally!  Connect with George and Botev Plovdiv:  https://primal.net/p/npub19jfsjxx7gtw2t52qepx93ek57fdstfwszct3qqwzns4zxmvsc5gswf8rx0 https://x.com/BitcoinReadyMe https://x.com/Botev_EN https://botev.sv/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://bitcoinin

Sep 24, 2024 • 55:52

Nostr Deep Dive with Derek Ross - Bitcoin Infinity Show #126

In this episode we're joined by Derek Ross to deep dive into Nostr! Recorded live in Riga on day one of Nostriga!  Connect with Derek:  https://primal.net/p/npub18ams6ewn5aj2n3wt2qawzglx9mr4nzksxhvrdc4gzrecw7n5tvjqctp424 https://nostrplebs.com/ https://nostrnests.com/   Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewo

Sep 17, 2024 • 1:05:59

Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus Madsen - Bitcoin Infinity Show #125

In this episode we're joined by Paolo Ardoino and Mathias Buus Madsen from Holepunch to learn about Keet, the Pear runtime, a little bit about Tether, and more!  Connect with Paolo and Mathias:  https://x.com/paoloardoino https://x.com/keet_io https://keet.io/ https://tether.io/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com

Sep 10, 2024 • 1:09:32

Peter Dunworth - Bitcoin Infinity Show #124

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Peter Dunworth from the Bitcoin Adviser! We catch up with Peter after about a year, hear about everything he's been up to, and cover plenty of philosophical topics!  Connect with Peter: https://x.com/PeterBTCAdviser https://www.thebitcoinadviser.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://primal.net/freedom https://primal.net/knut https://primal.net/luke https://twitter.com/BtcInfinityShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https

Sep 3, 2024 • 1:32:29

Running for President with Maya Parbhoe - Bitcoin Infinity Show #123

In this episode, Maya Parbhoe joins the Bitcoin Infinity Show to share her story, going from Bitcoin advocate to presidential candidate in Suriname. Maya shares her passion for innovation and Bitcoin, explains her vision for implementing Bitcoin as a national currency, and outlines her political campaign for 2025. She provides insights into Suriname's unique cultural and economic landscape and describes efforts to create a sustainable circular economy powered by Bitcoin.  Connect with Maya:  htt

Aug 27, 2024 • 1:14:06

The Power of Peer-to-Peer with Grafton from Vexl - Bitcoin Infinity Show #122

Grafton joins the show to tell us about Vexl, a mobile app giving its users a simple, accessible and safe way to trade bitcoin as it was intended - peer-to-peer and without KYC.  Connect with Grafton and Vexl:  https://x.com/satsdisco https://x.com/vexl Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow https://primal.net/freedom https://x.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://x.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching

Aug 14, 2024 • 1:08:19

Creating Meaningful Art with FractalEncrypt - Bitcoin Infinity Show #121

FractalEncrypt, one of Bitcoin's premiere artists and good friend of the show, joins us to talk about his experience at BTC Prague, his Codex 32 sculptures, how he creates art, and more! Recorded in person immediately after BTC Prague, we were all a bit tired after a long and exciting conference, but happy to get to catch up with Fractal all the same!  Connect with FractalEncrypt:  https://x.com/FractalEncrypt Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow h

Aug 7, 2024 • 59:41

Bitcoin is Clean Tech with Mags - Bitcoin Infinity Show #120

Mags is a Bitcoin advisor focusing on mining and energy. She joins us to talk about how Bitcoin is clean tech, and discuss whether Bitcoin really fixes environmental issues such as pollution and carbon emissions.  Connect with Mags:  https://x.com/Crypto_Mags Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow https://primal.net/freedom https://x.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://x.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launc

Jul 31, 2024 • 1:06:13

Baltic Honeybadger, Debifi, and Hodl Hodl with Max Kei - Bitcoin Infinity Show #119

Max Kei from Debifi, formerly of Hodl Hodl, joins us to talk about Baltic Honeybadger, the most OG Bitcoin conference in the world! We also learn more about Debifi and the importance of peer to peer in Bitcoin.  Connect with Max:  https://x.com/keidunm https://baltichoneybadger.com/ https://debifi.com/ https://hodlhodl.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow https://primal.net/freedom https://x.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://x.co

Jul 24, 2024 • 1:09:14

Defending Bitcoin with Bitcoin Mechanic | Bitcoin Infinity Show #118

Bitcoin Mechanic from OCEAN mining is one of Bitcoin's staunchest defenders. He joins us to tell us all about why it's worth it to defend Bitcoin against spammers and other attackers, and what you can do to help.  Connect with Mechanic:  https://x.com/GrassFedBitcoin https://primal.net/p/npub1wnlu28xrq9gv77dkevck6ws4euej4v568rlvn66gf2c428tdrptqq3n3wr Connect with Us: https://www.bitcoininfinityshow.com/ https://x.com/BtcInfinityShow https://primal.net/freedom https://x.com/knutsvanholm https://p

Jul 18, 2024 • 1:42:46

The Uncle Network with Rockstar Dev | FFS #117

Rockstar Dev, everyone's favorite uncle, joins us to talk about BTCPay Server, Nostr, the importance of anonymity, and much more.  Connect with Rockstar:  https://x.com/r0ckstardev https://primal.net/rockstar Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://primal.net/freedom https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://primal.net/knut https://twitter.com/lukedewolf https://primal.net/luke JOIN US IN RIGA! We're launching Bitcoin: The Inverse of Clown

Jul 10, 2024 • 1:22:20

Bitcoin as a Framework for Excellence | Aleksandar Svetski | FFS #116

Aleksandar Svetski joins us for the second time to discuss his upcoming book, The Bushido of Bitcoin, in which he presents Bitcoin as a framework for excellence as related to the samurai virtues of bushido! He also tells us all about Satlantis, his upcoming new Nostr super-app. Recorded in person at BTC Prague. Highlights: 🔹Bitcoin is a framework for excellence - you either excel or fail, there is no middle ground 🔹Responsibility is more important than freedom 🔹The Bushido of Bitcoin is avai

Jul 3, 2024 • 1:30:25

Martti Malmi - From Second Bitcoin Dev to Early Nostr Contributor - FFS #115

Martti Malmi is the second Bitcoin developer ever, working with Satoshi himself from 2009 to 2011. Now he's working on Nostr, building the protocol into the decentralization of everything! Filmed in person during BTC Prague 2024!  Highlights: 🔹Martti Malmi's emails with Satoshi have been used to take down Faketoshi in the recent COPA trial 🔹Martti bought an apartment near Helsinki by selling 10000 Bitcoin 🔹Bitcoin solves decentralized money; Nostr solves decentralized everything 🔹Finland may

Jun 27, 2024 • 1:14:49

Inventing the BitBox Hardware Wallet with Douglas Bakkum - FFS #114

Douglas Bakkum, inventor of the BitBox hardware wallet, joins us to talk about why securing your Bitcoin keys is important, how he invented the BitBox, and more!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Douglas Bakkum's background in neuroscience and engineering led to the creation of the BitBox hardware wallet. 🔹The philosophy behind the BitBox's design emphasizes simplicity, privacy, and usability, setting it apart from other hardware wallets. 🔹The Bitbox offers advanced features for power users while maintaining

Jun 20, 2024 • 55:31

Bitcoin in the European Union with Niko Jilch - FFS #113

Niko Jilch joins us to talk about Bitcoin in the German-speaking world as well as the rest of the EU, touching on history, current events, and optimism for the future! Key Takeaways: 🔹The German-speaking Bitcoin community is large and active, with a strong interest in Bitcoin as a store of value. 🔹The collapse of socialism in Eastern Europe and the lessons learned from that experience can be applied to the current state of the financial system. 🔹The financial sector may become smaller or eve

Jun 12, 2024 • 1:39:32

Walking with Bitcoiners with Jacob from Bitcoin Walk - FFS #112

Jacob from Bitcoin Walk joins us to tell us all about the Bitcoin Walk initiative - going for walks with Bitcoiners every Saturday - a great meetup alternative to build local communities!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Walk provides a platform for open-minded conversations and learning about Bitcoin. 🔹Walking together creates a supportive and judgment-free environment for discussing Bitcoin. 🔹Bitcoin walks can help build lasting friendships and mentorships within the Bitcoin community. 🔹There is a

Jun 7, 2024 • 1:00:34

Nostr Deep Dive with Miljan from Primal - FFS #111

Miljan from Primal joins the show to tell us all about the inner workings of Nostr!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Nostr is an open protocol for speech and publishing, allowing users to create cryptographic identities and communicate through relays. 🔹The protocol is simple, with key pairs for users, client apps for creating and signing messages, and relays for storing and retrieving messages. 🔹The value proposition of Nostr lies in its ability to provide content creators with ownership and control over the

Jun 3, 2024 • 1:20:00

Riding the Bitcoin Bull with Dave Bradley - FFS #110

Dave Bradley joins the show to tell us all about Bitcoin in Calgary, Alberta, including the Bitcoin Rodeo conference coming up in July, plus much more!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Bitcoin Brains was one of the first physical Bitcoin stores in Canada, and Dave Bradley played a significant role in building the Bitcoin community in Calgary. 🔹The political climate in Canada, particularly the divide between Western Canada and the federal government, has led to frustration and a sense of being ignored by the g

May 29, 2024 • 1:34:37

Fiat Medicine with Dr. Ahmad Ammous - FFS #109

Dr. Ahmad Ammous joins us to talk about fiat medicine and how Bitcoin can fix it!  Key Takeaways: 🔹The healthcare system is broken and focused on profit rather than patient care. 🔹The opioid epidemic is a result of pharmaceutical companies pushing dangerous drugs for profit. 🔹The medical system is controlled by centralized agencies that promote pharmaceutical medicine and suppress alternative treatments. 🔹The history of medicine in the US is connected to the creation of the Federal Reserve.

May 24, 2024 • 54:49

Bitcoin Spam, Fees, and Filters with Softsimon from Mempool - FFS #108

Softsimon from Mempool joins us to discuss Bitcoin fees, spam, fixing the filters, the Blocksize Wars, and much more! Key Takeaways: Data transactions, such as JPEGs and token transfers, contribute to fee spikes in Bitcoin. High fees are necessary to price out spam and non-essential transactions. The debate between big blockers and small blockers centers around decentralization and user control in Bitcoin. Roger Ver's book promoting Bitcoin Cash as the true Bitcoin is seen as a failed attempt t

May 20, 2024 • 1:02:34

Bitcoin Fixes Broken Money with Lyn Alden - FFS #107

Lyn Alden joins the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about how Bitcoin fixes the broken money system. Lyn is the author of Broken Money, partner at Ego Death Capital, and a renowned macro analyst focusing on Bitcoin.  Key Takeaways: 🔹The centralization of the financial system has led to issues such as debt accumulation and inflation. 🔹Bitcoin, with its decentralized and immutable nature, can provide a solution to these problems. 🔹The Jevons paradox applies to Bitcoin and the broader economy, wi

May 14, 2024 • 1:16:33

Old School Bitcoin Shawarma with Ali from Tahini's - FFS #106

Ali from Tahini's joins us to talk Old School Bitcoin Shawarma, including how Tahini's adopted a Bitcoin standard, how Bitcoin is a superpower for small businesses, and more!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Shawarmas and kebabs differ in their preparation and toppings across different cultures. 🔹Tahini's started their shawarma business in Canada and has expanded to 41 locations. 🔹Bitcoin became a central part of Ali's life and business during the COVID-19 pandemic. 🔹The Bitcoin community in Canada is stron

May 10, 2024 • 58:10

Bitcoin and the Nature of Consciousness with Andi Pitt - FFS #105

Andi Pitt from Ego Death Capital joins us to discuss investing in the Bitcoin ecosystem, then we dive down the rabbit hold of the nature of consciousness! Let's go!  Key Takeaways: 🔹Ego Death Capital invests in companies building in the Bitcoin ecosystem, focusing on the software application layer. 🔹Supporting early-stage founders with professional support is crucial in addition to providing capital. 🔹Bitcoin has the potential to address global problems such as corruption, inflation, and envi

May 6, 2024 • 1:18:07

The Case for Monetary Maximalism with Conza - FFS #104

Conza joins us to discuss the case for monetary maximalism in Bitcoin, starting from the first principles of Austrian economics to discussing the importance of maintaining Bitcoin as the best money the world has ever seen.  Key Takeaways: 🔹Common misconceptions about economics and Bitcoin include the idea that miners set the price. 🔹Austrian economics differs from the natural sciences in its a priori deductive reasoning and focus on human action. 🔹The Mises regression theorem explains the sub

Apr 30, 2024 • 1:35:08

Bitcoin in the Middle East and Africa with Sooly Kobayashi - FFS #103

Sooly Kobayashi joins us to talk about his perspectives on Bitcoin adoption in the Middle East and Africa, including the potential of Bitcoin mining, the impact of high fees, and driving adoption with small and medium businesses. Check it out!  Key Takeaways: 🔹 Bitcoin adoption is growing rapidly in Africa, particularly as a medium of exchange in countries with high inflation and informal markets. 🔹The Middle East has a mixed regulatory landscape, with some countries like Bahrain and the UAE e

Apr 26, 2024 • 57:52

The Hidden Cost of Money with Seb Bunney - FFS #102

Seb Bunney of Looking Glass Education joins us to discuss the hidden cost of money, and much more!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin education for the layperson 🔹 The relationship between Bitcoin and the state 🔹 The art of creativity And More!  Connect with Seb and Looking Glass Education: https://twitter.com/sebbunney https://twitter.com/LookingGlassEdu https://lookingglasseducation.com/ https://sebbunney.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/Footprin

Apr 22, 2024 • 1:44:48

Free Private Cities with Titus Gebel - FFS #101

Titus Gebel joins us to discuss the concept of free private cities!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Libertarian philosophy underpinning free private cities 🔹 Bitcoin's role in free private cities 🔹 Current free city projects And More!  Connect with Titus and the Free Cities Projects:  https://twitter.com/titusgebel https://free-cities.org/ https://tipolis.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com

Apr 15, 2024 • 1:34:27

Freedom, Integrity, and Bitcoin with Hodlonaut - FFS #100

Our friend Hodlonaut joins us to talk about freedom, integrity, and Bitcoin! It's also our 100th episode! Yay!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 We are all Satoshi except one guy 🔹 Standing up for freedom 🔹 Maintaining integrity in challenging times And More!  Connect with Hodlonaut:  https://twitter.com/hodlonaut http://www.citadel21.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to

Apr 11, 2024 • 1:22:35

Sovereign Computing with Matt Hill from Start9 - FFS #99

Matt Hill from Start9 joins us for a discussion on sovereign computing!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Start9 🔹 Misconceptions about cloud computing 🔹 Fighting for a sovereign future And More!  Connect with Matt and Start9:  https://twitter.com/_MattHill_ https://twitter.com/start9labs https://start9.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/lukedewolf Thanks to our sponsors - c

Apr 8, 2024 • 1:16:13

Previewing BTC Prague 2024 with Martin Kuchař - FFS #98

Martin Kuchař joins us to preview BTC Prague 2024!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 BTC Prague 2024 Bitcoin Conference - June 13-15 🔹 Czech history of fighting for freedom 🔹 The Bitcoin movement in the Czech republic 🔹 Organizing Bitcoin conferences And More!  Connect with Martin:  https://twitter.com/kucharmartin_ Join us at BTC Prague! Use code FREEDOM!  https://www.btcprague.com/ Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanh

Apr 4, 2024 • 1:01:41

Bitcoin and Cannabis with Eric V Stacks - FFS #97

Eric V Stacks joins us to discuss the parallels between Bitcoin and the Cannabis industry - and then we get philosophical!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Comparing the Bitcoin and cannabis industries 🔹 The effects of prohibition 🔹 Bitcoin and quantum physics 🔹 Simulation theory 🔹 Individual and consensual realities And More!  Connect with Eric:  https://twitter.com/EricVStacks Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintshow.com/ https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm

Apr 1, 2024 • 1:40:25

The Heroes of Bitcoin with Tomer Strolight - FFS #96

Tomer Strolight joins us for a discussion about big ideas such as heroism in Bitcoin, how Bitcoin rescues people from fiat consciousness, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira! Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Difficulties orange pilling communities 🔹 The broken concept of net worth 🔹 Satoshi and other heroes in Bitcoin 🔹 The block space wars 🔹 Bitcoin rescuing from the fiat consciousness Connect with Tomer:  https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Connect with Us: https://www.freed

Mar 25, 2024 • 59:25

What Bitcoin Didn't with Peter McCormack - FFS #95

Peter McCormack join us to talk about anything but Bitcoin! It's What Bitcoin Didn't! Recorded impromptu in a free hour at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira.  *** We had some audio issues at the start - please bear with us, it gets fixed after a few minutes! *** Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Musical influences - especially metal 🔹 Favorite song, band, and gig 🔹 Vote For Pedro 🔹 What Bitcoin Didn't!  Connect with Peter:  https://twitter.com/PeterMcCormack Connect with Us: https://www.freedomfootprintsho

Mar 21, 2024 • 45:12

The Future of Bitcoin with Preston Pysh: MicroStrategy, ETFs, and More - FFS #94

Preston Pysh joins us to discuss how Bitcoin will look in the next 10 years and beyond, including Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy, the Bitcoin ETFs, the influence of Ordinals, and more! Recorded in person at Bitcoin Atlantis on Madeira!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin and investing after hyperbitcoinization 🔹 Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy 🔹 Bitcoin ETFs and the tipping point for exponential Bitcoin adoption 🔹 Ordinals and mining and their effects 🔹 Bitcoin Atlantis and Madeira Connect

Mar 18, 2024 • 1:11:09

Bringing Bitcoin to Madeira with Lawrence Lepard - From Bitcoin Atlantis - FFS #93

Lawrence Lepard joins us to talk about how the FREE Madeira organization brought the Bitcoin community to Madeira with Bitcoin Atlantis - recorded in person from the conference!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Larry's involvement with FREE Madeira 🔹 Cyber safety in the Bitcoin space 🔹 Gold as Bitcoin for boomers 🔹 Bitcoin compared to Microsoft and the internet 🔹 Predictions and insights on the future trajectory of Bitcoin Connect with Larry:  https://twitter.com/LawrenceLepard Connect with Us: htt

Mar 12, 2024 • 1:06:46

You Don't Sell Your Bitcoin with Eric Weiss - FFS #92

Eric Weiss joins us for an in-person episode straight from the Bitcoin Atlantis conference on Madeira! Eric won't be selling his Bitcoin, and he tells us why!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Eric and his Bitcoin investment fund 🔹 Insights into the launch and impact of Bitcoin ETFs 🔹 The institutional approach to Bitcoin investment 🔹 The future of fiat currencies and their relationship with Bitcoin 🔹 Orange-Pilling Michael Saylor Connect with Eric:  https://twitter.com/Eric_BIGfund

Mar 7, 2024 • 47:35

Finding the Meaning of Life with Rafe - FFS #91

In this episode we're joined for the second time by our friend Rafe, contributor to Wasabi Wallet, for a discussion on Bitcoin privacy, human behavior, and the pursuit of meaning in the modern age. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The critical need for privacy in Bitcoin 🔹 Exploring human psychology and decision-making. 🔹 Rafe’s personal journey and philosophical views on life and technology. 🔹 Debates on family, ambition, and societal norms. Follow Wasabi:  https://twitter.com/wasabiwallet https:/

Mar 4, 2024 • 1:42:02

Riding the Bitcoin Wave with Surfer Jim - FFS #90

Our guest this episode is Surfer Jim, surfer, entrepreneur, and Bitcoin Adviser! We dive deep into the philosophical and practical aspects of Bitcoin, examining its impact on individual freedom and the broader economic landscape.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The metaphysical implications of Bitcoin and its role in shaping reality 🔹 Discussion on scarcity, block space, and the future of Bitcoin 🔹 Insights into government incentives and the redistribution of wealth through Bitcoin Connect with Surf

Feb 26, 2024 • 2:17:24

Here Comes Cory - Defending Bitcoin with Cory Klippsten - FFS #89

In this episode, we're joined by Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, and staunch defender of Bitcoin against scams and bad actors.  Here Comes Cory!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The latest threats to Bitcoin 🔹 Swan's new mining division 🔹 Cory's outlook for Bitcoin in the near term What You Will Discover: 🔹 Swan's plans for 2024 🔹 Exciting conference plans including Bitcoin Atlantis and Pacific Bitcoin 🔹 Cory's optimistic view of the future Connect with Cory:  https://twitter.com/coryklippste

Feb 19, 2024 • 1:02:06

Connecting Bitcoiners: Matteo Pellegrini and the Orange Pill App Story - FFS #88

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Matteo Pellegrini, founder and CEO of Orange Pill App! We discuss the new merchant feature, views on the Bitcoin network vs the asset, the nature of social media, and more!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Matteo's vision for Bitcoin community building 🔹 The innovative features of Orange Pill App 🔹 Overcoming challenges in the Bitcoin space What You Will Discover: 🔹 Insights into the app's contribution to Bitcoin adoption 🔹 The importance of Bitcoin in pe

Feb 12, 2024 • 1:40:55

Bitcoin as a Beacon of Hope with Natalie Brunell - FFS #87

This episode delves into Natalie Brunell's journey from mainstream media journalist to a Bitcoin advocate. Discover how Bitcoin injected a dose of optimism into her life, reshaping her views on the future and financial independence. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The transformative power of Bitcoin in Natalie's life 🔹 Challenges and opportunities within the Bitcoin ecosystem 🔹 Insights into Bitcoin's societal impact What You Will Discover: 🔹 Natalie's approach to Bitcoin education and advocacy 🔹 T

Feb 5, 2024 • 1:07:02

Exploring Bitcoin Crowdfunding with Metamick from Geyser - FFS #86

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Metamick, the co-founder and CEO of Geyser, a revolutionary Bitcoin crowdfunding platform. Discover how Geyser is breaking barriers and offering unprecedented access to creator funding across the globe.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Introduction to Geyser and its global impact 🔹 Metamick's journey to Bitcoin 🔹 Insights into Bitcoin's role in challenging financial barriers What You Will Discover: 🔹 The transformative potential of Bitcoin in crowdfunding

Feb 1, 2024 • 58:53

Stephan Livera on Bitcoin, Austrian Economics, and More - FFS #85

In this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, Stephan Livera joins us for a conversation on Bitcoin, Austrian Economics, Bitcoin ETFs, current issues such as ordinals and CTV, and more!  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Stephan Livera's journey into Bitcoin and libertarianism 🔹 Jamie Dimon's misconceptions about Bitcoin 🔹 The intertwining of Austrian Economics, praxeology, and Bitcoin 🔹 Debunking common economic misconceptions What You Will Discover: 🔹 Insights into Bitcoin's potential to reshape e

Jan 29, 2024 • 1:42:02

Ella Hough on Empowering Gen Z with Bitcoin - FFS #84

Join us in this enlightening episode with Ella Hough, Generation Z Bitcoin advocate. Engage with Ella as she shares her journey from initially perceiving Bitcoin as a mere investment to recognizing its deeper significance in fostering freedom and knowledge.  This episode delves into Ella's unique perspective as a cognitive science student and her efforts in spearheading Bitcoin education among university students through initiatives like Generation Bitcoin and the Bitcoin Students Network. Key P

Jan 25, 2024 • 1:31:15

Free Will, Consciousness, and Bitcoin with Volker - FFS #83

This episode of the Freedom Footprint Show features our good friend Volker, German book translator and social media luminary. Hosts Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf discuss with him the concepts of free will, consciousness, and the societal impact of Bitcoin. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The debate around free will and its implications for human behavior. 🔹 Insights into the nature of consciousness and its interplay with our actions. 🔹 The transformative role of Bitcoin in current and future societa

Jan 22, 2024 • 1:27:27

Luke Broyles on Bitcoin Self Custody and Hyperbitcoinization - FFS #82

Luke Broyles returns to the show to talk about his new role with The Bitcoin Adviser, and everything else he's working on in the Bitcoin space.  This episode explores Bitcoin multi-sig self custody, its risks, and advancements, while contrasting to custodial solutions such as the recent Bitcoin ETFs. The conversation also explores the potential for Bitcoin to revolutionize various aspects of our lives, including politics, energy, and the concept of value storage.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Overvi

Jan 15, 2024 • 1:12:10

Music, Meaning, and Bitcoin with Roger9000 - FFS #81

Join us on an inspiring episode with our friend Roger9000, a musician deeply embedded in the Bitcoin community. Roger shares his journey from music to Bitcoin, illuminating the paths of self-discovery and authenticity. Key Points Discussed: 🔹Exploring Bitcoin’s influence on music and art. 🔹Roger9000's journey from musician to Bitcoin enthusiast. 🔹The philosophical parallels between Bitcoin and creative expression. What You Will Discover: 🔹The role of Bitcoin in shaping artistic identity. 🔹H

Jan 12, 2024 • 1:26:56

Mining the Ocean: The Future of Bitcoin Mining with Bitcoin Mechanic - FFS #80

In this episode we're joined by Bitcoin Mechanic to talk about how Ocean Mining is revolutionizing the Bitcoin mining pool concept while fighting malicious attacks on Bitcoin through ordinal and inscription spam.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Overview of Ocean Mining Pool's mission 🔹 The growing concern of spam on Bitcoin 🔹 Ethical considerations in Bitcoin mining What You Will Discover: 🔹 How Ocean Mining is defending Bitcoin from malicious attacks 🔹 Mechanic's insights on mining dynamics 🔹 Fu

Jan 8, 2024 • 1:40:36

JAN3’s Global Bitcoin Mission with Samson Mow and Prince Filip - FFS #79

Join us as we explore JAN3's global mission for Bitcoin adoption with Samson Mow and Prince Filip. They discuss the debut of Aqua Wallet and their efforts to integrate Bitcoin into the fabric of nation-states.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The vision behind JAN3 and its global Bitcoin initiatives 🔹 Challenges and opportunities in nation-state Bitcoin adoption 🔹 Insights into the development and impact of Aqua Wallet What You Will Discover: 🔹 Strategies for fostering Bitcoin adoption at a governme

Jan 3, 2024 • 1:21:18

Regarding Ordinals with Giacomo Zucco - FFS #78

In this episode we're joined by Giacomo Zucco to discuss ordinals, inscriptions, and other forms of spam on Bitcoin, including their impact on fee rates, and what can be done about them in the future.  We also discuss Ocean.xyz, Giacomo's education initiative, and how to reach adjacent thinkers to help spread the Bitcoin message.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Detailed discussion of Bitcoin Ordinals and Inscriptions. 🔹 Reasons why spam on Bitcoin is bad.  🔹 How to mitigate spam on Bitcoin in the fu

Dec 28, 2023 • 1:41:28

Shaping the Future of Bitcoin Education with Angelo Morgan-Somers - FFS #77

In this episode we're joined by returning guest Angelo Morgan-Somers! We delve into Angelo's latest projects and his insights on how to effectively communicate Bitcoin's value to a wider audience.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The evolution of Bitcoin education and content creation 🔹 Angelo's perspective on Bitcoin's fundamental principles 🔹 The intersection of Bitcoin and personal freedom What You Will Discover: 🔹 Strategies for effective Bitcoin communication and education 🔹 Angelo's reflectio

Dec 22, 2023 • 1:16:53

Bitcoin and Beyond: Dylan LeClair on the Future of Bitcoin - FFS #76

This episode features an in-depth discussion with Bitcoin analyst Dylan LeClair, who shares his comprehensive view of Bitcoin's role in the global economic framework. Dylan shares his journey into Bitcoin, delving into his analytical approach and insights on macroeconomic cycles, Bitcoin's impact on energy consumption, and the future of global finance.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The intersection of Bitcoin and macroeconomic trends. 🔹 Predictions for the future of Bitcoin and its global implicati

Dec 18, 2023 • 1:13:36

Becoming Masterless with Rob Brinded - FFS #75

In this we welcome Rob Brinded, the author of "Mind Decentralised: Becoming Masterless". Rob shares his unique perspective on human behavior, conditioning, and the transformative power of observing our own minds. He delves into the concept of 'hamster wheels' - the mental patterns we form early in life, which dictate our behaviors and shape our reality. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Rob Brinded's journey and his book, "Mind Decentralised" 🔹 The concept of 'hamster wheels' in human psychology 🔹 The

Dec 15, 2023 • 1:17:08

Bitcoin Atlantis: The Ultimate Bitcoin Conference on Madeira with André Loja - FFS #74

In this episode we're joined by André Loja, entrepreneur and Bitcoiner from Madeira and good friend of the show! We explore the upcoming Bitcoin Atlantis conference, a landmark event in Madeira, and delve into how Bitcoin is reshaping the island's future. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 André's role in spearheading Bitcoin Atlantis and his collaboration with the Madeira government. 🔹 Exploring the diverse program and activities planned for the conference. 🔹 The strategic importance of Bitcoin in dive

Dec 11, 2023 • 55:15

Daylight Robbery: Taxes, Inflation, and More with Dominic Frisby - FFS #73

Today we are joined by Dominic Frisby for a captivating discussion on the complexities of money and taxation. Dominic takes us on a journey through the history of money, taxation, and the quirks of the metric system. His unique blend of humor and insight offers an engaging exploration of these topics.  Dominic Frisby is a multi-talented British author, comedian, and musician, renowned for his insightful contributions to the field of economics. With a flair for blending humor and financial expert

Dec 4, 2023 • 1:18:52

21 Futures: Bitcoin Fiction Anthology with Niko Laamanen from Konsensus Network - FFS #72

Join us as we welcome Niko Laamanen from Konsensus Network to discuss "21 Futures: Tales from the Timechain," a Bitcoin fiction anthology that explores 21 possible Bitcoin futures. Niko reveals how stories can be a powerful tool for introducing complex ideas like Bitcoin and Austrian economics to a broader audience. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The creative process behind "21 Futures" and its unique storytelling approach. 🔹 The role of fiction in demystifying Bitcoin and economic concepts. 🔹 Niko'

Dec 1, 2023 • 1:01:19

Bitcoin AI: Channeling the Spirit of Satoshi with Aleks Svetski - FFS #71

Join us in this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, where our guest, Aleks Svetski, tells us about the Spirit of Satoshi Bitcoin AI project, and we discuss related philosophy together.  Aleks, known for his work on the Uncommunist Manifesto and Bitcoin Times Magazine, shares his insights on the true nature of intelligence, the potential of AI, and how Bitcoin's framework can reshape societal structures. The conversation also touches on the impact of Nietzsche's ideas on modern society, challe

Nov 27, 2023 • 1:20:17

Javier Milei: Bringing Bitcoin to Argentina? With Ariel Aguilar - FFS #70

Join us as Ariel Aguilar shares his insights on the historical presidential win of Javier Milei in Argentina. Aguilar, a passionate Bitcoin proponent through the Bitcoineta project, sheds light on the economic turmoil in Argentina and how Milei's libertarian values might reshape the country. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Milei's libertarian principles and economic strategies 🔹 Argentina's struggle with inflation and economic isolation 🔹 The potential of Bitcoin in revolutionizing Argentina's econom

Nov 23, 2023 • 42:30

The Bitcoin Privacy Revolution with Max Hillebrand - FFS #69

In this episode we are joined by Max Hillebrand, CEO of zkSnacks, who shares his expert insights on the ongoing privacy revolution in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Join us as we explore the crucial intersection of Bitcoin and privacy, and what it means for the future of financial freedom. Max discusses the challenges and triumphs in striving for privacy within Bitcoin transactions, the technical wizardry behind Wasabi Wallet, and his vision for a world where financial autonomy is the norm, not the exce

Nov 20, 2023 • 1:22:17

Exploring the 21 Star Bitcoin Hotel with Marc Guilliard - FFS #68

Recorded at the Princess Hotel in Germany, known as the world's first 21-star Bitcoin hotel, this episode explores the intersection of Bitcoin, consciousness, and personal freedom. Marc Guilliard shares his unique perspective on how Bitcoin, much like music, serves as a universal language, bridging divides and enhancing spiritual and personal growth. Key Highlights:  🔹 Explore Marc's journey of integrating Bitcoin into the family-run Princess Hotel, creating a hub for Bitcoin enthusiasts.  �

Nov 17, 2023 • 43:55

Bitcoin and the Nature of Reality with Jeff Booth - FFS #67

In this episode we welcome Jeff Booth, acclaimed author of "The Price of Tomorrow," for an enlightening conversation about Bitcoin and its transformative impact on society. Jeff delves into the concepts of deflation, technology's exponential growth, and how Bitcoin could be the key to a prosperous, equitable future. Key Highlights: 🔹  Jeff's insights into Bitcoin's role in fostering a deflationary economy. 🔹  Critical analysis of the current financial system and Bitcoin's decentralized solutio

Nov 13, 2023 • 1:37:10

Bitcoin and Monetary Anarchy with Alexander Eser - FFS #66

Join us in this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show as we dive deep into the concepts of monetary anarchy, Bitcoin, and the future of finance with our guest, Alexander Eser. Hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke the Pseudo Finn, this episode explores the intricate relationship between state, money, and individual freedom. Key Highlights: 🔹 Alexander Eser's journey from economics to Bitcoin and his entrepreneurial endeavors. 🔹 Insightful discussion on the book "Monetary Anarchy: The Separation of

Nov 11, 2023 • 1:05:23

Inside the Canadian Trucker Convoy with Benjamin J Dichter - FFS #65

In this enlightening episode, Benjamin J Dichter, the spokesperson for the historic Canadian trucker convoy and a passionate Bitcoin advocate, joins the Freedom Footprint Show. BJ shares his journey from a serial entrepreneur to a pivotal figure in one of the largest peaceful protests in Canadian history. This episode delves deep into the convergence of Bitcoin and activism, showcasing Bitcoin’s crucial role during the Canadian trucker convoy. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The evolution of the trucke

Nov 7, 2023 • 1:43:33

Fighting Financial Apartheid with Ray Youssef - FFS #64

Join us on the Freedom Footprint Show as we explore the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin in the Global South with Ray Youssef. From his unique perspective as a first-generation immigrant and serial entrepreneur, Ray provides an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's role in overcoming financial apartheid and empowering communities. This episode is a deep dive into the intricacies of Bitcoin's impact on global finance, highlighting the innovative strategies that can be employed to harness its full pote

Nov 4, 2023 • 1:02:45

Obi Nwosu on Scaling Bitcoin with Fedi - FFS #63

Join this engaging episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, where Obi Nwosu, CEO of Fedi, shares his insights on the transformative power of Fedimint. Hosted by Knut Svanholm and Luke de Wolf, the discussion explores how Fedimint and Bitcoin are reshaping financial access for communities globally, highlighting the importance of federation technologies in the decentralized finance landscape. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Obi Nwosu's journey to become Fedi's CEO and the development of Fedimint 🔹 The sig

Oct 31, 2023 • 1:18:56

Giacomo Zucco at Lugano Plan ₿ - FFS #62

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Giacomo Zucco, this time in person from the Lugano Plan ₿ forum! In this episode, Giacomo shares his thoughts on the intricate layers of Bitcoin, its impact on personal liberty, and the future of financial privacy. We also discuss the unique aspects of Bitcoin's ecosystem, including the intriguing role of TetherGold and the balance between centralization and decentralization. Key Points Discussed: 🔹 Bitcoin's philosophical foundations and their practi

Oct 28, 2023 • 40:48

Bullish on Bitcoin with Luke Mikic - Freedom Footprint Show 61

In this episode we turn up our energy and our bullishness with Luke Mikic: digital nomad and bitcoin content creator across many platforms including CoinBeast. In this super fun conversation we get to know Luke and what makes him so bullish. We explore Bitcoin as a monetary technology and it’s adoption curve, business in a hyperbitcoinized world and the necessity of monetary velocity. We get some insights on producing Bitcoin content online and we debate how slow or quick adoption should be. Con

Oct 24, 2023 • 1:13:38

Supporting the Lightning Network with Henrik Skogstrøm

In this episode we are joined by Henrik Skogstrøm, founder of Torq (formerly LN Capital), to talk about the Lightning network! We learn a lot about how Lightning works, the things Lightning companies need to do to keep the experience seamless for users, and how Torq can help with that.  Connect with Henrik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohskogstrom Follow Torq on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TorqLN Torq's Website: https://torq.co/ Chapters: 00:01:33 - Introduction to Henrik Skogstrøm 00:03:55 -

Oct 21, 2023 • 57:02

Building the Bitcoin Future with Tyler Odean - Freedom Footprint Show 59

In this episode we talk a lot about technology, starting with internet protocols, privacy, self-custody, cloud computing, then moving on to learning about Liquid and what makes this solution unique and trustworthy. Our discussion then takes a philosophical turn as we touch on topics such as the bitcoin ethos, self-sovereignty, and the subjectivity of hyperbitcoinization. Connect with Tyler on Twitter: https://twitter.com/knifefight Connect with Blockstream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Blockst

Oct 17, 2023 • 1:32:00

Peace Through Sovereignty with Tony Yazbeck - Freedom Footprint Show 58

In this episode we are joined by Tony Yazbeck: Bitcoin educator and co-founder of “The Bitcoin Way”.  In this episode Tony walks us through his personal Orange Pilling story and the effects that Lebanon’s financial crisis had on his journey. We discuss bitcoin adoption, violence and the importance of self-sovereignty. Finally, we learn more about “The Bitcoin Way”, their values and mission and how Tony’s 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, encryption and privacy play a cardinal role in the

Oct 14, 2023 • 1:03:05

Jimmy Song on Fiat Money and God - Freedom Footprint Show 57

In this episode we are joined by Jimmy Song: developer, educator, and author of 4 Bitcoin books including his newest title “Fiat Ruins Everything”. Jimmy walks us through his reflections on the bitcoin adoption he has witnessed in his travels and the growth of bitcoin communities around the world. We learn more about his book “Fiat Ruins Everything”. We question the nature of AI, agency, and propaganda.  And then we dive deep into religion, with a debate on atheism, morality, Christianity, and t

Oct 10, 2023 • 1:53:31

Freedom Footprint and Friends #1 - Ioni Appelberg and Knut on Oppenheimer

This is the first episode of something new that we're tentatively titled "Freedom Footprint and Friends" - a more casual hangout style with our friends. We've enjoyed making 2 episodes a week so much that we want to keep doing that, and when we don't have a second regular episode to release each week, we'll do something like this, or something with just Luke and Knut - we'll see!  In this episode, we're joined by Ioni Appelberg, and we talk about the recently released video by Ioni, Knut, and Gu

Oct 7, 2023 • 44:52

Money, Meaning, and Metaphysics with Robert Breedlove - Freedom Footprint Show 56

In this episode we are joined by Robert Breedlove, host of the "What is Money?" show - home to some of the best deep-dive series into the world of money and Bitcoin, including the Saylor series with Michael Saylor.  Our conversation today is inspired by many of the books that have defined our personal experiences and bitcoin journeys:  - Maps of Meaning by Jordan Peterson - Human Action by Ludwig von Mises - Economic Science and the Austrian Method by Hans-Hermann Hoppe - Lila by Robert Pirsig W

Oct 3, 2023 • 1:24:02

Quantum Computing and Interplanetary Horizons with Dhruv Bansal - Freedom Footprint Show 55

In this episode we are joined by Dhruv Bansal, the co-founder of Unchained Capital, a financial services company building products for long-term bitcoin holders.  Today we explore the relationship between physics and economics; we discover all about Unchained Capital and the relevance of collaborative custody for long-term holders; we discuss KYCs and the future of bitcoin regulations, and finally, we deep dive into quantum computing and the interplanetary horizons of the blockchain. Connect wit

Sep 29, 2023 • 1:37:55

Mining the Bitcoin Base and Social Layers with Bob Burnett - Freedom Footprint 54

In this episode we're joined by Bob Burnett, CEO at Barefoot Mining. His life trajectory has taken him from working on the first personal computer to discovering Austrian economics to a burning passion for Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining. Today we dive deep into Bitcoin mining. We learn about pools, how they operate, the risks and threats that they face; from blocksize to blocktime, and how the role of miners will change with time; but we also talk about the ins and outs of operating a company within

Sep 26, 2023 • 1:27:50

The Orange Glowing Light with Izzy - #53

A unique and special episode of the Freedom Footprint Show with our dear friend and brother, Izzy, CEO of AmberApp! This is our most raw and personal episode, filled with equal measure of funny and deep moments.  Find out why Izzy follows the Orange Glowing Light 🟠🌟💡 Recorded in person at Baltic Honeybadger 2023.  Key Points Discussed: 🔹 The moment Bitcoin clicked for Izzy and changed his life 🔹 Challenges and triumphs in understanding and advocating Bitcoin 🔹 The strategic direction and e

Sep 22, 2023 • 1:59:06

Cryptosovereignty and the Bitcoin Revolution with Erik Cason - Freedom Footprint Show 52

In this episode we have a very special guest returning to our podcast: Erik Cason - Bitcoin philosopher, crypto-anarchist, cypherpunk and good friend of the show. Erik is with us in person this time, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023, to take walk through history, philosophy, politics, Bitcoin and more. In this episode, we talk about Erik’s views on Cryptosovereignty, the topic of his book of the same name. We also draw parallels between the atomic bomb and the risks that AI poses, we reflect

Sep 19, 2023 • 1:32:12

Bitcoin Adoption and Resiliency with Tuur Demeester - Freedom Footprint Show 51

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Tuur Demeester, editor-in-chief at Adamant research and longtime Bitcoiner.  In this in person, interview, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023 we explore a wide range of topics. We discuss the connection between Bitcoin and Austrian economics, we explore trends in Bitcoin adoption, and we explore Bitcoin’s resiliency. We even cover how we can avoid the biggest long-term threat to Bitcoin!  Connect with Tuur on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TuurDemeester Check o

Sep 15, 2023 • 1:03:23

Adam Back on Bitcoin Adoption and Innovation - Freedom Footprint Show 50

Joining us is none other than Dr. Adam Back: co-founder and CEO of Blockstream, the mind behind HashCash and a true OG bitcoiner. In today’s, in person, interview, recorded at Baltic Honeybadger 2023, shoutout HodlHodl, we dive into plenty of important topics. We discuss Blockstream’s current projects, we explore the developments of Bitcoin’s second layer solutions and we debate their use cases after hyperbitcoinization. We even touch on the Drivechain debate.  Connect with Adam on Twitter: http

Sep 12, 2023 • 1:21:08

Bitcoin and Nuclear Energy with Ryan MacLeod - Freedom Footprint Show 49

In this episode we have Ryan MacLeod, also known as NuclearBitcoinr on Twitter, for a discussion about the intersection between #Bitcoin and nuclear energy!  Ryan is an advocate for bitcoin mining with nuclear power. Upon understanding how mining works, he assembled the team that won the North American Young Generation in Nuclear's Innovation 4 Nuclear idea competition. It is his belief that mining has the capability to resolve many economic liabilities associated with nuclear power and unleash

Sep 8, 2023 • 1:17:16

Building Bitcoin Self-Custody with Samuel Harjunpää - Freedom Footprint 48

In today’s episode, we discuss the all-important concept of how best to take self-custody of your Bitcoin with Samuel Harjunpää, CEO of Xellox. We discuss topics such as how to store Bitcoin the safest way, how Bitcoin and digital identity are related, and how Samuel went all-in on Bitcoin at a young age by co-founding Xellox.  Connect with Samuel at Xellox on Twitter: https://twitter.com/xelloxwallet 00:00:00 - Samuel's Background and Founding Xellox 00:11:08 - Xellox's Hardware Wallet Developm

Sep 5, 2023 • 1:24:12

Leaving Christianity with Andrew Howard - Freedom Footprint Show 47

In this episode we're joined by Andrew Howard, CBDO at The Bitcoin Reserve, to hear his story about leaving Christianity. We also dissect atheism, agnosticism, and discuss the human need for a belief system. We draw connections between religion and statism and even draw parallels between Norse mythology and the emerging #Bitcoin mythology.  Connect with Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Andrew_J_Howard 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:11 - Welcoming Andrew Howard 00:05:14 - Leaving Christianity 00:16

Aug 29, 2023 • 1:11:55

Bitcoin Infinity Day Special 2023 - Freedom Footprint Show 46

The Bitcoin Infinity Day Special is here! Streaming live from the BTCX offices in Stockholm and FFS Headquarters in Helsinki, we were joined by so many amazing guests:   Ioni Appelberg Peter Dunworth Michael Dunworth Prince Filip Daniel Prince Lawrence Lepard Andre Loja Hodlonaut Erik Cason Luke Broyles Anil Patel Samuel Harjunpää Matteo Pellegrini Brian De Mint Jeff Booth Max Hillebrand Samson Mow Giacomo Zucco   This episode marks the Freedom Footprint Show anniversary, we are in Year 2 of the

Aug 22, 2023 • 4:23:57

Bitcoin Custody and Inheritance with Jake Woodhouse - Freedom Footprint Show 45

Today we keep exploring a topic that we’ve been interested in for a while: the role of Bitcoin in creating and safeguarding generational wealth. To do this we welcome Jake Woodhouse, bitcoiner, fellow podcaster and Bitcoin Adviser partner, that will tell us his story and his experience with Bitcoin Adviser, why he became a partner and how they are trying to help people preserve their wealth through bitcoin. Connect with Jake on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JakeBTCAdviser Connect with the Bitcoin

Aug 15, 2023 • 1:13:24

Bitcoin Physics, Philosophy, and Fundamentals with Michael Dunworth - Freedom Footprint Show 44

This episode is an immersive deep-dive with Michael Dunworth, famous for his timelocking experiment and for taking the whole bottle of orange pills!  Our conversation ventures beyond the surface level as we grapple with complex ideas surrounding Bitcoin. We explore its intense energy consumption, its purposeful nature and the intricacies involved in Bitcoin denominations and time locking. Michael offers rich insights into the philosophical nuances of intersubjective time, the Bitcoin Z-axis, and

Aug 8, 2023 • 2:01:59

Bitcoin as Resistance Money with Andrew Bailey - Freedom Footprint 43

In this episode, we're joined by Andrew M. Bailey, philosophy professor, Bitcoin researcher, and co-author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical case for Bitcoin.  Our conversation takes a deeper look at the psychological effects of Bitcoin, the journey to Bitcoin, and the concept of green mining. We discuss how Bitcoin can boost self-confidence among long-term holders and act as a safety net in unforeseen circumstances. We also highlight Andrew's journey from his philosophy background and teachi

Aug 1, 2023 • 1:43:15

Value for Value on Fountain with Nick Malster - Freedom Footprint Show 42

In today's episode we're joined by Nick Malster, co-founder of Fountain, a value for value podcasting app powered by the Lightning Network. Today we take a peek behind the scenes at Fountain, how it started and all the exciting things coming in the future for creators and listeners. We discuss podcasting 2.0, modern content industries vs value for value, the future of monetization and more.  Connect with Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickmalster Connect with Fountain on Twitter: https://t

Jul 25, 2023 • 44:47

Hyperbitcoinization with Lawrence Lepard - Freedom Footprint 41

In this episode we welcome investment manager and Bitcoin advocate Lawrence Lepard. We discuss inflation, deflation, the current failures of the banking system, the time frame of hyperbitcoinization, the ossification of bitcoin, and much more.  Connect with Lawrence on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawrenceLepard 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:30 - Welcoming Lawrence Lepard 00:03:08 - Dealing with Twitter 00:06:05 - Madeira Connections 00:07:57 - Orange Pilling Techniques 00:10:19 - Hyperbitcoinization 0

Jul 18, 2023 • 1:18:10

Bitcoin Evangelism with Brian De Mint - Freedom Footprint 40

In this episode we are joined by Brian De Mint, author of Bitcoin Evangelism and Chief Marketing Officer at Orange Pill App.  Today we dig more into how Orange Pill App is connecting Bitcoiners around the world, we discuss Bitcoin’s marketing problem, and we hear about how Brian is spreading the bitcoin message to no-coiners and alt-coiners through his book, Bitcoin Evangelism.  Connect with Brian on Orange Pill App! And also on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianDeMint 00:00:00 - Intro  00:02:41

Jul 11, 2023 • 1:24:06

The Philosophy of Bitcoin Mining with Dan Leslie - Freedom Footprint 39

In this episode of the Freedom Footprint show, we are joined by Dan Leslie, Business Development Manager at HashX Mining. In the episode, we’ll shed some light into the world of bitcoin mining, in a deep dive that is both technical and philosophical. Beyond mining, we’ll discuss human cooperation, positivity and toxicity in the bitcoin community, the mysticism of Proof of Work, the relationship between bitcoin and energy, and much more. Connect with Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/0dannboy

Jul 4, 2023 • 1:46:15

Bitcoin and Future Governance with Samson Mow - Freedom Footprint 38

In this episode we host Samson Mow, formerly of Blockstream, CEO of Jan3, and one of the most important figures in the blocksize wars. In this episode, we’ll learn all about Jan3, we’ll discuss the relationship between nation-states and bitcoin, and we explore how governance might look like in the future. Connect with Samson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Excellion Follow Jan3 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JAN3com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:42 - Introducing Samson Mow + BTCPrague Recap 00:04:

Jun 27, 2023 • 50:35

Bitcoin and Ultimate Sacrifice with Michael Saylor - #37

In this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show, we're joined by Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy and a renowned Bitcoin visionary. Recorded in person at BTC Prague, this episode delves into the transformative power of Bitcoin, discussing its impact on violence, the concept of maximalism, and the philosophy of Bitcoin as a sacrificial act. Michael Saylor's unique insights provide a thought-provoking perspective on the future of Bitcoin and its role in shaping individual sove

Jun 20, 2023 • 1:28:53

Austrian Economics with Rahim Taghizadegan - Freedom Footprint 36

In this episode we’re joined by Rahim Taghizadegan the last Austrian economist of the Austrian school. He has written more than a dozen books and is the founder of the private university scholarium in Vienna, where the Austrian School is kept alive. In our conversation, among other things, we discuss the history of Austrian economics, we cover why Keynesian economics is a scam, and of course, the role of Bitcoin in enabling a future based on real trust. Connect with Rahim on Twitter: https:/

Jun 13, 2023 • 1:29:36

Overcoming Fear and Trauma with Andreas Franke - Freedom Footprint 35

In this episode we welcome Andreas Franke, aramedic, therapist, hypnotherapist and founder of Pleb Coach, a service that provides counseling and support on the topics of Bitcoin, sustainability and digitization. Andreas tells us all about his near death experience, and together we discuss trauma, stoicism, fear, invisible enemies, the dangers of isolation and how Bitcoin can help us envision a better future. Connect with Andreas on Twitter: https://twitter.com/neacos_official The Pleb Coach web

Jun 6, 2023 • 1:07:22

Bitcoin as the Digital Revolution with Alexander Bard - Freedom Footprint 34

In this episode we are joined by Alexander Bard - Swedish musician turned philosopher and theologian. He is the co-author of 5 books, soon to be 6, including The Netocrats, The Global Empire, and Syntheism - Creating God in the Internet Age. He is a major proponent of Syntheism, a movement focused on how atheists and pantheists can achieve the same feelings of community and awe experienced in traditional theistic religions. This is a wide-ranging talk on many topics we’ve never tackled before.

May 30, 2023 • 1:35:06

Bitcoin for Inheritance with Ivan Makedonski - Freedom Footprint Show 33

In this episode we are joined by Ivan Makedonski from Breez to discuss his interesting and very personal orange pilling journey. We discuss hyperbitcoinization, bitcoin’s role as a generational wealth safekeep and as a shield against violence. We also debate the sovereign individual thesis and we learn more about Breez and its services. Connect with Ivan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nackoo2000 Nostr: nackoo2000@nostrplebs.com 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Introduction to Ivan 00:04:08 - Ivan's

May 23, 2023 • 59:40

Bitcoin as Cryptographic Truth with Erik Cason - Freedom Footprint Show 33

In this episode we talk to Erik Cason: Bitcoin philosopher, Crypto-anarchist, cypherpunk and author of numerous essays on the ramifications of bitcoin. We discuss so many topics: from philosophy, history and politics, to praxeology and religion; and thanks to Erik we’ll explore them through the lens of cryptography. This is a packed episode! Connect with Erik on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Erikcason Erik's website: http://cryptosovereignty.org/ 00:02:10 - Welcoming Erik Cason 00:08:29 - Anger S

May 16, 2023 • 1:56:21

Knut Introduces Praxeology

Knut Svanholm joins Niko Laamanen and BtcPseudoFinn to introduce his new book: "Praxeology: The Invisible Hand that Feeds You" From Konsensus Network's Author Cast Praxeology is out now at bitcoinbook.shop: https://bitcoinbook.shop/products/praxeology Konsensus Network is the first Bitcoin-only publishing house. The Author Cast is a show to highlight the authors and books on Konsensus, whether in translation or published in their original language. If you find yourself inspired to contribute to

May 12, 2023 • 0:00

Filming Bitcoin with Bitcoin Shooter - Freedom Footprint Show 31

In this episode, we're joined by Bitcoin Shoter, bitcoiner, independent filmmaker and storyteller. We’ll talk about his experience in El Salvador, shooting his short film “Comeback Country”, his plans for a full length movie and hopes for the future. From his first time spending sats to a discussion about the symbiotic nature of bitcoin, we have a lot to dive into! Connect with Shooter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BitcoinShooter Shooter's website: https://bitcoinshooter.com/ 00:02:35 - Intro

May 9, 2023 • 59:19

The Power of Timelocking with Peter Dunworth - Freedom Footprint Show 30

In this episode, we're joined by our friend Peter Dunworth, bitcoiner and financial advisor from Sydney, Australia We’ll get to know Peter and his experience introducing people to bitcoin in his day to day life, and we cover a whirlwind of interesting topics: from bitcoin’s immutable ledger and its informational nature, to the importance of self custody and the Time locking function of bitcoin. Connect with Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dunworth_peter Check out Peter's website for his a

May 2, 2023 • 1:37:36

The Bitcoin Handbook with Anil Patel - Freedom Footprint Show 29

In this episode we are joined by Anil Patel, @anilsaidso on Twitter, author of “The Bitcoin Handbook: Key Concepts in Economics, Technology, and Psychology”. Join us as we take a peek behind the scenes of Anil’s book, and we discuss visual learning, the importance of “arming” people with bitcoin knowledge and making it accessible. Banking systems, the “bitcoin marketing funnel” and the art of orange pilling; this and much more in today’s episode. Connect with Anil on Twitter: https://twitter.c

Apr 25, 2023 • 1:06:57

Bitcoin Art with FractalEncrypt - Freedom Footprint 28

In this episode we are joined by FractalEncrypt, the Bitcoin artist who has created amazing works such as the Bitcoin Full Node Sculptures and the Timechain codex. We discuss Fractal’s approach to art, the role of art in Bitcoin, and how anyone can contribute to Bitcoin in their own way, there’s a special story there. Connect with Fractal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FractalEncrypt Visit Fractal's Website: https://timechainartifacts.com/ 00:01:58 - Welcoming FractalEncrypt 00:05:08 - Key t

Apr 18, 2023 • 1:23:25

1000 Years of Inflation with Rune Østgård - Freedom Footprint Show 27

In this episode, we are joined by Rune Østgård, the Norwegian author of “Fraudcoin: 1000 Years with Inflation as a Policy” a book covering the history of money, inflation and the birth of central banks. In this conversation, we go from Viking times to today's monetary system, and we discuss the importance of bitcoin in our quest to regain monetary freedom. Connect with Rune on Twitter: https://twitter.com/enur72 Rune's Nostr pubkey: npub1sv4zk080fvt4f3982u5kffzdkex3nm0kylky29um2xws5h4wsxvswtsrw4

Apr 11, 2023 • 1:28:24

The Progressive Case for Bitcoin with Jason Maier - Freedom Footprint Show 26

Jason Maier, author of the upcoming book "The Progressive Case for Bitcoin" joins Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn on this episode of the Freedom Footprint Show! Join us as we discuss Jason’s book, its premise, and its goals as we explore mathematics, praxeology and politics. We’ll take a deep dive into the environmental argument for bitcoin, property rights, and the fragility of society and civilization. Connect with Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cjasonmaier Keep track of the Progressive

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:22:43

Maximum Bitcoin Toxicity with Giacomo Zucco - Freedom Footprint Show 25

Giacomo Zucco is a toxic bitcoin maximalist, entrepreneur, and educator, known for his sometimes controversial positions. In this episode we discuss various topics such as personal bias, tribalism, and the role of education in the perception of state and power. We also talk about being politically offensive and the role of maxis in the future of bitcoin and the world. Connect with Giacomo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/giacomozucco Giacomo's Website: https://www.giacomozucco.com/ 00:02:42 - Wha

Mar 28, 2023 • 1:17:13

The Inevitability of Bitcoin with Luke Broyles - Freedom Footprint Show 24

Luke Broyles joins the Freedom Footprint Show to discuss why #bitcoin is the least risky asset and why its success is inevitable. We also cover the “fake political divide”, misinformation and its relationship with the corruption of money and the social media discourse. Connect with Luke Broyles on Twitter: https://twitter.com/luke_broyles Check out Luke's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCTmQYBKMA0RirWUHK5-V85Q 00:02:25 - Introduction to Luke Broyles 00:05:52 - How Knut First Blew

Mar 21, 2023 • 1:24:56

Guerilla Orange Pilling with Joe Nakamoto - Freedom Footprint Show 23

Joe Nakamoto is a Bitcoin journalist, writer, filmmaker, and traveler. One this episode, we talk about Joe's experience working for a crypto publication while being a bitcoin maxi, his orange pilling mission and the importance of supporting people through the orange pilling process. We also dive into the importance of long-term reputation online, the problem with idolizing personalities in the Bitcoin space, and the effectiveness of "guerilla orange pilling”. Connect with Joe on Twitter: https

Mar 14, 2023 • 1:18:24

Libertarian Socialism with Ben de Waal - Freedom Footprint Show 22

Ben de Waal joins the Freedom Footprint Show to discuss libertarian socialism and much more. From the concept of the free market to property rights, and the non-aggression principle, this episode is packed with interesting topics. We touch on big issues like national defense and immigration all while exploring alternative models of society. Ben is VP Engineering at Swan Bitcoin, a Father, Polymath, Linguist, Technologist, Neuropharmacologist, Philosopher, Humanist, Libertarian Socialist/Anarchis

Mar 7, 2023 • 1:41:09

Spreading the Bitcoin Message with Angelo Morgan-Somers - Freedom Footprint Show 21

Angelo Morgan-Somers is the author of Do Bitcoin - The future of money and what you need to know. He shares his background including a near-death experience, then we dive in to thought-provoking topics including reasons to include crypto in the Bitcoin discourse, the nature of free speech, and what society will look like during hyperbitcoinization. Connect with Angelo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Angelo_Somers 00:05:40 - Appealing to Newbies and Cryptocurrency Enthusiasts With Do Bitcoin 00:1

Feb 28, 2023 • 1:02:54

Pietro Battistella on Bitcoin Technics and Time - Freedom Footprint Show 20

Pietro Battistella, author of "Bitcoin, Technics and Time" talks to us about his relationship with Bitcoin and the development of his book. Learn about history, philosophy, mythology and technology as our hosts Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn discuss the inevitability of the discovery of Bitcoin and its impact on the concept of time for individuals and society. Connect with Pietro on Twitter: https://twitter.com/batpie Get Bitcoin, Technics, and Time: https://konsensus.network/product/bitcoin-t

Feb 21, 2023 • 1:12:13

BTCparadigm on Bitcoin Privacy, Religion, and Free Will - Freedom Footprint 19

BTCparadigm is a contributor to Wasabi Wallet, and is very knowledgeable on Bitcoin privacy. He joins Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn to tell us about achieving Bitcoin privacy with Wasabi. The conversation then pivots to philosophical topics including objective truth, the nature of religion, and free will! Connect with BTCparadigm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BTCparadigm And Telegram: https://t.me/BTCparadigm Check out Wasabi Wallet at: https://wasabiwallet.io/ 00:03:47 - BTCparadigm's Bac

Feb 14, 2023 • 2:04:53

Jonathan Leger on Bitcoin and the Cult of Fiat - Freedom Footprint 18

Jonathan Leger of Regarding Bitcoin joins Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn to discuss escaping from a cult, only to realize that the whole world is under the cult of fiat! What follows is a deep conversation on the relationship between Bitcoin and religion. Check out Jonathan's Substack: https://jonathanleger.substack.com/ Jonathan's Nostr: npub1t9a59hjk48svr8hz6rx727ta6kx53n5d6fw8x26vsua0zytpl87sa6h4uw Jonathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/jleger2023 00:02:10 - Introduction 00:04:04 - Going

Feb 7, 2023 • 1:38:45

Hodlonaut on Stoicism, Religion, and Bitcoin - Freedom Footprint 17

The space cat himself, Hodlonaut, joins Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn on the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about his recent challenges, getting through life with Stoicism, the nature of religion, and of course, Bitcoin! Connect with Hodlonaut on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hodlonaut Visit Citadel21 Magazine: https://www.citadel21.com/ 00:03:51 - Introducing Hodlonaut to the Freedom Footprint Show 00:04:24 - Hodlonaut's Background and Ongoing Legal Fight 00:12:02 - Citadel21 Magazine 00:21:

Jan 31, 2023 • 1:43:56

Hodlonaut on Stoicism, Religion, and Bitcoin - Freedom Footprint 17

The space cat himself, Hodlonaut, joins Knut Svanholm and BtcPseudoFinn on the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about his recent challenges, getting through life with Stoicism, the nature of religion, and of course, Bitcoin! Connect with Hodlonaut on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hodlonautVisit Citadel21 Magazine: https://www.citadel21.com/00:03:51 - Introducing Hodlonaut to the Freedom Footprint Show00:04:24 - Hodlonaut's Background and Ongoing Legal Fight00:12:02 - Citadel21 Magazine00:21:12 - Th

Jan 31, 2023 • 0:00

Prince Filip of Serbia on Monarchy and Adopting Bitcoin

Prince Filip of Serbia joins the Freedom Footprint Show to talk about his Bitcoin journey, from debuting on Serbia's top late-night show to meeting Michael Saylor, all the way to working with Jan3 to spread Bitcoin nation-state adoption. South Park gets significant attention as you would expect, and the show ends with a long discussion on the role of monarchy in the modern world, including how monarchy might look under a Bitcoin standard. Connect with Prince Filip on Twitter: https://twitter.co

Jan 24, 2023 • 1:36:15

Peter Young on Free Cities and Bitcoin

Peter Young from the Free Cities Foundation joins the Freedom Footprint Show to share how free cities are advancing freedom through Bitcoin and other freedom technologies and ideas. Connect with Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/petermiyoung Connect with the Free Cities on Twitter: https://twitter.com/freecitiesfound Connect with the Liberty in our Lifetime Conference on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LibertyIOL More Free Cities info and Links: Website: www.free-cities.org New Free Cities P

Jan 17, 2023 • 1:00:30

André Loja on Bitcoin in Madeira

André Loja joins the Freedom Footprint Show to share his Bitcoin journey which has lead to exciting things on his home island of Madeira! The FREE Madeira Project is advocating for Bitcoin on Madeira and has big plans to improve the lives of the people of Madeira through Bitcoin. Connect with André on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andreloja Find out more about FREE Madeira at their website: https://www.freemadeira.com/ 00:01:04 - Introduction to André Loja 00:02:44 - André's Bitcoin Journey 00:

Jan 10, 2023 • 56:40

Santos Hernandez Introduces Emeralize - A Lightning-Powered E-Learning Platform

Santos Hernandez joins the Freedom Footprint Show to introduce Emeralize, a new education platform described as a cross between Substack and Udemy and powered by Lightning! Santos also shares his views on education and his educational background, which have both informed the development of Emeralize and underline why it's important to spread quality education while providing earning potential for educators. Connect with Santos on Twitter: https://twitter.com/5antoshernandez Follow Emeralize on

Jan 3, 2023 • 1:07:34

Björn Tisjö the Swedish Bitcoin Author and Translator

Björn Tisjö is a Swedish former politician turned Bitcoin author and translation editor, working on growing Bitcoin adoption locally in Sweden. Björn is the editor of the Swedish edition of the Bitcoin Standard and is about to release his own Bitcoin book in Swedish. You can find Björn on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/bjorntisjo The Swedish version of the Bitcoin Standard is available here: https://konsensus.network/product/sverige-bitcoinstandarden/ Björn's book is Bitcoin Handboken and yo

Dec 27, 2022 • 1:28:20

Matteo Pellegrini Introduces Orange Pill App

Matteo Pellegrini is the founder of Orange Pill App - a new Bitcoin social network for connecting with local Bitcoiners to build the circular Bitcoin economy and to speed up hyperbitcoinization. Matteo joins the Freedom Footprint Show to tell us his story, including his background in economics and entrepreneurship, his Bitcoin Orange Pill journey, and all about Orange Pill App. You can find Orange Pill App at their website: https://www.theorangepillapp.com/ More Orange Pill App links: https://

Dec 20, 2022 • 1:42:16

Troy Cross Talks Bitcoin Philosophy with Knut Svanholm

Troy Cross joins the Freedom Footprint Show and discusses Bitcoin Philosophy with Knut Svanholm. The conversation is wide-ranging, including comparing praxeology and decision theory, ethics, the natural state of money, the benefits of printing money (none), and much more. You can find Troy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetrocro 00:00:21 - Introduction and welcoming Troy to the show 00:01:53 - Being an "actual" philosopher means nothing 00:04:27 - Constructs and models of Bitcoin 00:06:50 -

Dec 15, 2022 • 1:52:04

Tomer Strolight on Bitcoin and the Nature of Truth

Tomer Strolight (possible Knut Svanholm clone) joins the Freedom Footprint Show to discuss interesting projects and the nature of Bitcoin and truth. You can find Tomer on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomerStrolight Get Tomer's book Why Bitcoin for free: https://event.swanbitcoin.com/whybitcoin/ You can also buy his book at: https://www.blurb.com/user/TomerStrolig The Blocksize War article: https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/block-size-war-soldier-freedom 00:00:00 - Preview Clip 00:01:17 - Int

Dec 6, 2022 • 1:14:18

Max Hillebrand on Praxeology, Austrian Economics, and Bitcoin

Max Hillebrand is a free software entrepreneur and sound money philosopher. Max joins the Freedom Footprint show to deep dive into praxeology, the theory of human action underpinning Austrian economics, and to explore the connection to Bitcoin. You can find Max on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/HillebrandMax Max's website is https://towardsliberty.com/ And check out Wasabi Wallet at https://wasabiwallet.io/ 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:02 - Max Hillebrand joins the Freedom Footprint show 00

Nov 29, 2022 • 2:09:48

Annonymal the Bitcoin Metal Band

Annonymal is the first Bitcoin metal band, aiming to orange pill metalheads, and metal-pill bitcoiners at the same time! We discuss the philosophical connection between Bitcoin and metal, how metal music is resistance against stateism, and the influence of music on all our lives. You can find Annonymal on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Annonymal_btc To support Annonymal's album, check them out on Geyser.fund: https://geyser.fund/project/anonymal Annonymal is also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.c

Nov 24, 2022 • 1:04:47

Jeff Booth on Finding Signal In A Noisy World

Jeff Booth joins the Freedom Footprint Show to discuss the latest European Bitcoin conferences, Bitcoin monetary properties, and more about the FREE Madeira project. You can find Jeff on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JeffBooth The Price of Tomorrow is available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/1999257405 Jeff's article Finding Signal In A Noisy World: https://medium.com/@JeffBooth/finding-signal-in-a-noisy-world-57497df06a35 Information about the F

Nov 1, 2022 • 1:09:17

Knut Svanholm on the FREE Madeira Project

Knut discusses the FREE Madeira project in the middle of a busy month filled with conferences. No guest this time, but there's still plenty of musing and philosophizing. Information about the FREE Maderia project can be found at their website: https://www.freemadeira.com/ 00:00 - Intro 06:53 - Borderlessness in the Bitcoin age 09:01 - Element Zero video with Ioni Appelberg - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12zBLvoVRFQ 16:36 - Evolution of Knut's ideas over time 22:02 - Metaphors for Bitcoin and

Oct 17, 2022 • 1:02:23

Daniel Prince of the Once Bitten Podcast on Education and Bitcoin Projects

Daniel Prince of the Once Bitten Podcast joins the Freedom Footprint Show to discuss his perspective on education, as well as multiple ongoing Bitcoin projects including the Orange Pill App, Bitcoin Racing, and some to-be-announced news about Madeira. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Daniel with special guest Lauren 00:16:16 - Atoning for Fiat sins, and abolishing the state education system 00:22:22 - Danial pours a beer better than Stephan Livera 00:22:36 - Greedy capitalist villains will not exist

Oct 3, 2022 • 1:40:58

Rob Brinded on the Decentralised Mind

Rob Brinded joins the Freedom Footprint show to discuss his upcoming book "Central to Decentralised Mind" Mentioned in the show: Gigi's talk at Baltic Honey Badger 2022: https://youtu.be/C7ynm0Zkwfk Luke's appearance on Bitcoin Rapid Fire Plebcast: https://youtu.be/HAsauvzyLFY Rob's Contact Information: https://www.robbrinded.com/ https://www.masterless.life/ https://twitter.com/RobBrinded Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/KonsensusN https://twitter.c

Sep 19, 2022 • 1:27:52

Ioni Appelberg on Abundance Through Scarcity

Ioni Appelberg joins the Freedom Footprint show to discuss his upcoming book "Abundance Through Scarcity" Mentioned in the show: Information about the campaign defending Hodlonaut can be found at https://www.defendingbtc.com/ Ioni's Contact Information: https://www.youtube.com/c/IoniAppelberg https://twitter.com/IoniAppelberg Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FootprintShow https://twitter.com/KonsensusN https://twitter.com/knutsvanholm https://twitter.com/OmniFinn https://twitter.co

Sep 5, 2022 • 1:22:23

Bitcoin Infinity Day Launch Party

The Freedom Footprint show is launching live on Bitcoin Infinity Day! Join Knut Svanholm and Niko and Luke from Konsensus Network for this new Bitcoin philosophy show. In our first episode, our launch party on Bitcoin Infinity Day, we introduced the Freedom Footprint concept then discussed topics ranging from the purpose of HODLing to the potential for the coming sat squeeze. Mentioned in the show: Information about the campaign defending Hodlonaut can be found at https://www.defendingbtc.com/

Aug 22, 2022 • 1:49:52