The Transformation of Value with Cody Ellingham
Cody Ellingham
Exploring Freedom, Energy, and Creativity through the lens of Bitcoin. Hosted by Cody Ellingham. www.thetransformationofvalue.com
How I Built an Electric Motorbike Company Using Bitcoin with Ian Meredith
Ian Meredith is the founder of Arlington Motorcycles, building compact Electric Motorcycles for the Streets here in New Zealand.We talk about Ian’s story, how he has been able to deploy Bitcoin as capital to realise his dream of building the company, and how proof of work figures into what he does as an entrepreneur.I did have a test ride of the Arlington A1 which was pretty awesome. The bikes are certified for road use in New Zealand so reach out to them to book a ride and try it for yourself.
Mar 21, • 49:32
The F Word by Cody Ellingham LIVE at Bitkiwi Queenstown
Cody Ellingham's introduction talk at Bitkiwi Queenstown, New Zealand, March 2025.---Support this Show:Support TTOV -https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/support---Connect:X - https://x.com/TTOVpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/codyellinghamNostr -
Mar 14, • 11:36
How Do the Left and Right Define Freedom? With Andrew L. Wilson
Andrew Wilson is an Author, Bitcoiner, and Professor of History of Christianity as well as host of The Disentanglement Podcast, exploring privacy tech and the surveillance state.We set out to explore the political identity of the left and the right. These labels have come to define our modern world. But where do they come from? What underwrites it all? How can bridges be built between them? From the French Revolution to the technological society, we explore anarchism, freedom, human agency, and
Mar 7, • 1:11:00
Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? Understanding Money & Freedom in China With Roger Huang
Roger Huang is author of the book “Would Mao Hold Bitcoin?”We talk in-depth about China and Bitcoin and what is going on when it comes to Bitcoin mining bans, the Chinese Communist Party and the broader Chinese economy. We also unpick the various layers of optics and politics involved when talking about anything to do with China and how freedom and money play into all of this. ---Links:Book: Would Mao Hold Bitcoin? By Roger Huang https://amzn.to/4id6kzKRoger's website - https://chinabitcoin
Feb 26, • 1:23:54
Beginning Your Bitcoin and Freedom-Tech Journey With Ketan (Ministry of Nodes)
Ketan is co-founder of Ministry of Nodes providing educational content and tutorials on how to run Bitcoin nodes and private and self-sovereign computing.We talk about freedom, privacy tech, threat models and the journey to being more private and secure in the way we use the internet.---Links:Ministry of Nodes - https://www.ministryofnodes.com.au/Ministry of Nodes YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ministryofnodesKetan on X - https://x.com/_k3tan---Support this Show:Support TTOV -
Feb 19, • 35:28
Why Am I Wanted by the Hong Kong Police? With Carmen Lau
Carmen Lau is a former Hong Kong District Councillor who was forced to resign by the government and later fled Hong Kong to the UK where she lives in exile. She is a pro-democracy and freedom advocate with the Hong Kong Democracy Council and a Freedom Fellow with the Human Rights Foundation and is wanted by the Hong Kong police with a $1 million Hong Kong dollar bounty being offered for information leading to her arrest.We talk about freedom and self-determination and importantly what it means t
Feb 15, • 49:48
How Do Tariffs and Geopolitics Impact Bitcoin Mining? With Bob Burnett
Bob Burnett is heavily involved in the Bitcoin mining industry, including being founder and CEO at Barefoot Mining and Board Member at Ocean.We talk about Bob’s experience building personal computers in the 1990s and early 2000s in Japan, how those lessons apply to Bitcoin mining hardware today, and the manufacturing and geopolitical challenges and considerations for Bitcoin mining.---Links:Barefoot Mining -https://www.barefootmining.com/Ocean (Bitcoin Mining) -https://ocean.xyz/Bob on X -http
Feb 8, • 1:13:16
What Can You Learn About Freedom By Living On A Boat? With Simon James French
I’m joined by my friend Simon James French, AKA SJF, a musician and creative and the first person I ever introduced to Bitcoin. We talk about life in the fiat cities of London & Tokyo, what it means to create low-time preference music and art in a world of chaos and noise, and the importance of running your own business for a sense of self-sovereignty. --- Links: Simon's Substack: https://ohayo.substack.com/ Simon's Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoU6jMwAtwbK14Q6OIcfs_Q Wan
Jan 31, • 58:14
Is Bitcoin Like An Avocado? With Cody Ellingham
What is the link between Avocados and Bitcoin? Spoken word story by Cody Ellingham. --- Support this Show: Support TTOV - https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/support --- Connect: X - https://x.com/TTOVpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/codyellingham Nostr - https://njump.me/npub1uth29ygt
Jan 28, • 11:21
What's The Problem (With Money)? Joe Bryan
Joe Bryan has recently released the film "What's The Problem? - Demystifying why we all need Bitcoin." Joe shares a bit about the film and the way that framing things with questions can prompt a more meaningful engagement when talking about Bitcoin with people who have maybe never thought about the nature of money before. We also talk about Joe’s background and connections to business development and ways that entrepreneurs can begin building solutions to the problem caused by a broken fiat mon
Jan 24, • 1:04:33
How Can You Get Bitcoin Exposure Through KiwiSaver? With Joel Robinson
Joel Robinson is a New Zealand financial adviser, Bitcoiner, and Director of Radical Investment providing personalised investment planning. Joel shares some of the different ways to get Bitcoin exposure via New Zealand Kiwisaver retirement funds including KiwiWrap and the various ETF and fund options available. We talk about the overall state of financial advice in New Zealand and how it is responding to Bitcoin, the regulatory landscape, and how financial advisors can meet people where they are
Jan 17, • 1:03:55
What Can Bitcoin Mean for Australia and New Zealand? With Vijay Boyapati
Vijay Boyapati is author of The Bullish Case for Bitcoin. We dive into the transformative potential of Bitcoin for Australia, New Zealand, and smaller countries. What role will the Asia-Pacific region more broadly play in Bitcoin’s adoption? What does a change of direction in the United States signal for Bitcoin adoption in other countries? We explore the cultural and economic dynamics shaping this new monetary frontier, as well as the impact of political and institutional acceptance of Bitcoin
Jan 10, • 1:19:57
What is the Strategy for Bitcoin Businesses?
Instead of thinking about "Bitcoin businesses", maybe we can instead think about "businesses owned by Bitcoiners"? I read through the 2014 article "The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship" by Daniel Krawisz and offer some of my own thoughts. --- Links: The Correct Strategy of Bitcoin Entrepreneurship Daniel Krawisz - https://nakamotoinstitute.org/mempool/the-correct-strategy-of-bitcoin-entrepreneurship/ --- Support my work: Support TTOV - https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/suppo
Jan 6, • 22:50
The Second Coming and The King's Counsel, read by Cody Ellingham
The Transformation of Value Audio Stories by Cody Ellingham. --- Support my work: Support TTOV - https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/support --- Connect: X - https://x.com/TTOVpodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/codyellingham Nostr - https://njump.me/npub1uth29ygt090fe640skhc8l34d9s7xlwj4frxs2esezt7n6d64nwsqcmmmu YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@tto
Dec 31, 2024 • 11:25
Why is Bitcoin UTXO Management Important? With Brandon Bucher
I’m joined by Brandon Bucher, co-founder of Lightning Pay, who I think are New Zealand’s best Bitcoin-only brokerage. Brandon is also very active in Bitcoin education in New Zealand and we ask the question: what is a Bitcoin UTXO? Is this something you’re familiar with? UTXO stands for Unspent Transaction Output and they are one of the fundamental pieces of Bitcoin. What is the importance of UTXO management? What do we need to know to make sure that your Bitcoin today is managed effectively to e
Dec 26, 2024 • 1:03:19
How Do You Balance Electricity Grids? With Nick Wilson
I’m joined by Nick Wilson who has spent over two decades working in energy and sustainability policy internationally, most recently at Mercury in New Zealand helping lead the company's energy transition strategy. We ask: How does the energy market work and what are the political and market forces at play? Who is deciding what the sustainability goals are and what are the real-world challenges? What is the connection between renewable energy and the need for flexible demand, and how can Bitcoin
Dec 20, 2024 • 1:27:04
Will the New Zealand Dollar Survive? With James Viggiano
I’m joined again by James Viggiano. We ask: How do smaller currencies like the Kiwi Dollar (New Zealand Dollar) survive in a US Dollar dominant world? Is there a deeper geopolitical reason for the push for Central Bank Digital Currencies? Is the fight for physical cash a red herring when most transactions are already digital? And what is the role of Bitcoin in all of this? --- Links: James Viggiano on X - https://x.com/jamesviggy/ James Viggiano on Nostr - https://nostree.me/npub17fd0kcnufx7lyu
Dec 13, 2024 • 52:49
Decrypting Money with Anthony Jefferies
Dr. Anthony Jefferies is co-author of the book "Decrypting Money: A Comprehensive Introduction to Bitcoin", which gives an excellent technical overview of Bitcoin and includes a foreword by world chess champion and chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, Garry Kasparov. We talk about Anthony's background in automotive R&D and how a system’s design approach translates over into Bitcoin Thinking. We also explore the interesting interplay between the different participants in the Bitcoin netwo
Dec 6, 2024 • 56:16
Structural Engineers NZ Bitcoin Treasury with Aness Kattan
I am joined by Aness Kattan and we talk about how his company, Structural Engineers NZ, have embraced Bitcoin by accepting it for payment as well as holding Bitcoin on the balance sheet of the company. We talk about business, Aness’s background and his Bitcoin story, and the broader outlook for the construction market and housing sector as it relates to inflation and monetary policy. --- Links: Structural Engineers NZ - https://structural-engs.co.nz/ --- Support my work: Support TTOV - http
Nov 29, 2024 • 41:50
Bringing Bitcoin into Gaming with Chris Moss
Chris Moss is co-founder of ZBD, a company building payments infrastructure for games and apps to easily integrate Bitcoin using the Lightning Network. We talk about Chris’s background with Bitcoin and video game development as well as his time living in Japan during the Bitcoin Blocksize War. We also talk about the opportunities for integrating Bitcoin into other services such as for Podcasting 2.0 where you can stream sats to shows that you like listening to. --- Links: Chris Moss on X - https
Nov 24, 2024 • 1:06:20
The Philosophy of Economics with Allen Farrington
I'm joined by Allen Farrington who co-wrote Bitcoin Is Venice and Only The Strong Survive, and is a co-founder of Axiom, a Bitcoin-focused venture firm. We talk about Bitcoin is Venice and the book’s explorations of capitalism and the philosophy of economics. We also discuss Allen’s current venture with Axiom, investing in Bitcoin companies as well as broader ideas about capital allocation in a sound-money world. --- Links: Bitcoin Is Venice: Essays on the Past and Future of Capitalism by Allen
Nov 20, 2024 • 1:04:30
Audio Stories: Hong Kong - City On Fire, read by Cody Ellingham
The Transformation of Value Audio Stories by Cody Ellingham. Books: City on Fire: The Fight for Hong Kong by Antony Dapiran - https://amzn.to/4fqwOwx Fantasy City on the Harbour by Cody Ellingham - https://codyellingham.webflow.io/product/fantasy-city-by-the-harbour-collectors-edition --- Support my work: Support TTOV - https://www.thetransformationofvalue.com/support --- Connect: X - https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Nov 15, 2024 • 18:19
What is Nuclear Energy with Nick Touran
I am joined by Nick Touran, a nuclear engineer, educator, and founder of whatisnuclear.com. We talk about the nuanced reality of nuclear energy, its history and the current political, economic, and regulatory challenges globally, as well as the outlook for nuclear reactor technology and energy abundance more broadly. --- Links: What Is Nuclear? Website - https://whatisnuclear.com/ Nick Touran on X - https://x.com/whatisnuclear --- Support The Transformation of Value: Bitcoin address: bc1qlfcr2v
Nov 8, 2024 • 1:10:07
Finding Freedom and Purpose with Alex Martynov
I am joined by Alex Martynov, a leadership coach based in Prague originally from Ukraine. Alex founded the first website in Ukraine dedicated to Austrian economics and libertarianism and he also has an interest in Bitcoin and Freedom technology. We discuss the big questions of purpose, self-actualisation, and meaning making as well as explore the nature of liberty, and what is meant by the idea of the good life. We also talk about how psychology can be applied not only to individuals but to sta
Nov 1, 2024 • 1:09:38
Financially Independent, Time Sovereign with Sovereign Origin
I talk with Sovereign Origin about his concept FITS (Financially Independent, Time Sovereign) a new alternative to the traditional FIRE movement (Financially Independent, Retire Early). While both approaches aim to escape the “rat race,” FITS redefines the pursuit of financial independence through the lens of Bitcoin, focusing on sovereignty over one’s time with a unique perspective towards wealth, work, and life. We had a great talk about the FITS concept, exploring some of the technical aspec
Oct 28, 2024 • 1:09:20
The Bitcoin Miner's Almanac with Robert Warren
Robert Warren is the author of The Bitcoin Miner's Almanac: Where Code Meets Business and Everything in Between, published 2024. We discuss the book, which gives an excellent overview of what Bitcoin mining is and the operational considerations, as well as fascinating case studies of the different business models and types of mining operations. Alongside this we discuss energy and the electrical grid more broadly as well as how to communicate Bitcoin mining and the importance of maintaining the
Oct 25, 2024 • 1:21:46
Mining Bitcoin in Japan Using Renewable Energy with Kenji Tateiwa
Kenji Tateiwa is CEO of Agile Energy X who are mining Bitcoin in Japan and helping to reduce grid congestion with flexible load that matches the variability of renewable energy. We discuss the long term outlook for Japan as it moves towards renewable energy more broadly and the challenges with the existing infrastructure network and how the innovation of Bitcoin mining can help with this. Kenji also share his background in nuclear energy and we talk about strategies for communicating the Bitcoin
Oct 21, 2024 • 1:02:45
Bitcoin Prediction Market with James Pierog
James Pierog is co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin Prediction Market, a new company back by Bitcoin startup accelerator Wolf, enabling bets on real-world events using the Bitcoin Lightning Network. We explore what a prediction market is, why Bitcoin is the perfect medium for this, and what new forms of crowd intelligence through prediction markets could mean in an increasingly complex world. Along the way we discuss the intersection of philosophy and mathematics, the wisdom of the crowd, AI, and the
Oct 17, 2024 • 1:04:28
Shapeshifter, Drum and Bass, and Bitcoin with Sam Trevethick
Sam Trevethick is an award-winning music producer, songwriter and performer most renowned for his role as founding member of the live drum and bass group Shapeshifter. We talk about Sam’s music, his inspiration, and his Bitcoin story - drawing a thread between the dynamic creativity of music and understanding the implications of Bitcoin on the world. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Oct 14, 2024 • 1:09:37
Australian Bitcoin Industry Body with Bayani Mills
Bayani Mills is the Secretary & Acting CEO at the Australian Bitcoin Industry Body, providing advocacy on behalf of their Bitcoin industry members and advancing the adoption and understanding of Bitcoin in Australia. We take a deep dive into Bayani’s work with the industry body: educating politicians, making submissions on bills before parliament, and trying to carve out a clear space for Bitcoin in the minds of the public and politicians. Not everybody agrees with the idea of engaging the p
Oct 9, 2024 • 1:14:59
Bitcredit with Hubertus Hofkirchner
I talk with Hubertus Hofkirchner, an economist and entrepreneur from Austria. Hubertus hosts the monthly Austrian Economics Salon at Vienna's Hayek Institute and he shares some fascinating insight into the nature of base money and credit money, how we can understand these from a Bitcoin and Austrian economics perspective as well as what he sees as the next step for growing the Bitcoin circular economy. Hubertus is a key figure in developing the Bitcredit Protocol, an open-source initiative focu
Sep 30, 2024 • 1:08:00
Bitcoin for Political Dissidents in Myanmar with Win Ko Ko Aung
I talk with Win Ko Ko Aung, a refugee from Myanmar formerly known as Burma, Human Rights fellow at the Bitcoin policy institute, as well as associate at the Human Rights Foundation. Win shares the story of the ongoing civil war in Myanmar under the control of the military junta and the crackdowns and human rights abuses that are taking place. Win also talks about how Bitcoin helped him escape Myanmar, what it can mean for the people, as well as some of the real infrastructure and tech challenges
Sep 27, 2024 • 53:59
The Transformation of Value with Cody Ellingham
Something special for one hundred episodes. Thank you for listening. Vires in numeris. --- Support The Transformation of Value: Bitcoin tip address: bc1qlfcr2v73tntt6wvyp2yu064egvyeery6xtwy8t Lightning tip address: codyellingham@fountain.fm If you send a tip please email or DM me so I can thank you! --- Credits: Music by Simon James French - https://www.simonjamesfrench.com/ --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Sep 26, 2024 • 6:28
Nation-State Bitcoin Adoption with Samson Mow
Samson Mow is the former Chief Strategy Officer at Blockstream and current CEO at Jan3, focussed on Nation-state Bitcoin adoption as well as developing the Aqua Bitcoin wallet. Samson is well known for advising various governments and heads of state about Bitcoin adoption, including in El Salvador with their plan to issue Bitcoin Bonds. We discuss the game theory and approaches to nation-state Bitcoin Adoption, including the Bitcoin mining and energy story and how smaller countries like New Zeal
Sep 22, 2024 • 43:41
Resistance Money with Andrew M. Bailey
Andrew M. Bailey is a Professor and co-author of Resistance Money: A Philosophical case for Bitcoin. We discuss the book’s approach to communicating the idea of Bitcoin from a global perspective, providing strong arguments for Bitcoin’s value as a net good for the world. We also talk about the history of political philosophy and how ideas spread as well as the new interdisciplinary Bitcoin Research Institute at the University of Wyoming where Andrew will be taking on a role as Professor of Philo
Sep 18, 2024 • 42:48
Amnesty International and Bitcoin with Gareth Farry
Gareth Farry is a creative producer and currently the Partnerships and Special Projects Manager at Amnesty International Aotearoa New Zealand. We touch on questions of law, sovereignty and the relationship with the state, as well as what we can learn from Māori culture as it relates to self-sovereign communities. Finally we discuss alternative understandings of identity and money through a Bitcoin and freedom technology lens. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X:
Sep 12, 2024 • 57:38
Kiwi Bitcoin Builders: Alby, Lightning Pay, Bitkiwi
In this episode I host the Kiwi Bitcoin Builders monthly catchup for August 2024 (Recorded 25 August). We talk about upcoming Bitkiwi events, Lightning Pay, Alby, as well as other things people have been working on. If you would like to share a Bitcoin project or business that you are working on in New Zealand do please reach out to me and we can connect, just send me an email me at hello@thetransformationofvalue.com --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Sep 8, 2024 • 40:45
Professional Rugby and Bitcoin with Ollie Sapsford
Ollie Sapsford is a professional rugby football player from New Zealand, currently signed with the Super Rugby ACT Brumbies. We talk about how Ollie’s rugby career started, his Bitcoin story, and the proof of work of professional sports. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast Nostr at: npub1uth29ygt090fe640skhc8l34d9s7xlwj4frxs2esezt7n6d64nwsqcmmmu Or send an email to hello@t
Sep 4, 2024 • 41:43
Reserve Bank of New Zealand & Inflation with Don Brash
Don Brash was the former Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand from 1988 until 2002. Don was also a Member of Parliament, and leader of the New Zealand National Party. We discuss Don’s work at the Reserve Bank, which came at a pivotal time alongside the economic reforms of the late 80s. Don shares the history of the famous 0 - 2% inflation target that he helped implement, and we talk more broadly about the state’s understanding of inflation, its causes, and the role of Central Banking. We
Aug 29, 2024 • 1:08:54
Satoshi Action Education with Dr. Murray Rudd
Dr. Murray Rudd is an environmental economics and policy researcher by training and now Science Advisor for Satoshi Action Education, providing input on economics and environmental science as it relates to Bitcoin. We discuss Murray’s background and work, his new project The Bitcoin Distillery, which is a resource for following and understanding developments in Bitcoin. Finally we explore the way the academic world can engage with Bitcoin in terms of research and collaboration opportunities. --
Aug 25, 2024 • 1:00:02
The Bitcoin Creative Renaissance with Cain The Oricle
Cain The Oricle is a freelancer visual designer who has recently worked with Fedi on their launch and conference brand identity design. We discuss the importance of creativity alongside the technological and monetary revolution that is Bitcoin. We talk about the role of art, whether it is visual, writing or music, to communicate and reflect big ideas back to society. We also talk about how artists can be empowered by Bitcoin thinking through self-patronage and the ability to work on meaningful
Aug 20, 2024 • 1:08:54
Towards Liberty and the Second Realm with Max Hillebrand
Max Hillebrand is a Bitcoin builder, educator, and privacy advocate. Max has contributed to open-source Bitcoin projects including BISQ, JoinMarket, and Wasabi Wallet, while also talking about individual freedom and self-sovereignty. We dive straight into the concept of The Second Realm, which is focussed on building parallel economic systems in which sovereign individuals are empowered to pursue life, liberty and happiness without the harassment of the State. Along the way we discuss anarchy,
Aug 15, 2024 • 1:34:41
Breez and Lightning with Umi Miyahara
In this episode I talk with Umi Miyahara, Business Development Lead at Breez. Breez is a self-custodial Lightning-as-a-Service company bringing peer-to-peer bitcoin payments to apps and services globally with the free and open-source Breez SDK. We talk about Umi’s journey through traditional finance and fintech startups, her Bitcoin story, and the evolution of the Lightning Network. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Aug 12, 2024 • 37:26
Bitcoin is FIRE Friendly with Trey Sellers
In this episode I talk with Trey Sellers, VP of Enterprise Sales at Unchained. Unchained are global leaders in collaborative custody solutions for Bitcoin with their Unchained Vault product that uses a multi-sig arrangement so that there is never a single point of failure for your Bitcoin. We discuss some of Trey’s writing about the FIRE movement: Financial Independence, Retire Early, and how a low-time-preference strategy of saving and investing can help you achieve financial independence earli
Aug 7, 2024 • 53:28
Lightning Pay, Bitcoin Adoption Research, and Mining at Stackr with Dr. Simon Collins
In this episode I catchup with Dr. Simon Collins. We discuss some new research that Simon has contributed to in his new affiliation with the Digital Assets Research Institute along with the Satoshi Action Fund, providing academic insight for measuring and understanding Bitcoin adoption. We talk about the next steps for Simon’s Bitcoin mining company, Stackr, as they look to expand their operations in some exciting new directions internationally. Finally we discuss Lightning Pay, which is creatin
Aug 4, 2024 • 1:06:49
Live Panel Talk: Bitcoin in New Zealand at Bitkiwi Christchurch
This episode is a release of the “Bitcoin in New Zealand” live panel talk in collaboration with Bitkiwi at their event at Dux Central in Christchurch, July 20, 2024. We had three awesome guests, James Viggiano, Brad Henderson, and Andrew Wells. There are some great Bitcoin projects happening in New Zealand and I’m excited for the future. A big thank you to everyone who attended the event, it was great to catchup in person and for me to get back home for a little bit. --- Connect with The Tran
Aug 1, 2024 • 34:37
Opportunities for Methane Capture and Bitcoin Mining with Sam Kivi
I talk with Sam Kivi, CTO and Director at Grid Share, a New Zealand company building flexible load infrastructure centred around renewable energy and Bitcoin mining. We talk about Grid Share’s Bitcoin mining operation at Monowai Hydroelectric Power Station in the South Island of New Zealand, their plans to grow the business to explore methane capture from landfills enabled by Bitcoin mining, and the broader opportunities for demand response and renewable energy infrastructure growth in New Zeala
Jul 29, 2024 • 58:02
Kiwi Business Success, the Proof of Work of Sports, and Bitcoin with Jason Crowe
In this episode I talk with Jason Crowe, a business leader who has worked with iconic New Zealand product brands such as phil&teds, Garage Project, and Goodnature. We discuss Jason’s time working in the banking world and his decision to leave it, as well as how he has come to understand Bitcoin and how it impacts business and finance. Finally we talk about the proof of work of sports and how athletes and sports teams may be able to incorporate Bitcoin thinking into the way they fund and org
Jul 21, 2024 • 53:30
High-value Agriculture and the Bitcoin Economy with Dr. Simon Duff
In this episode I talk with Dr. Simon Duff, a Research Economist and Bitcoiner. We discuss what a high-value agricultural sector may look like for New Zealand, and the opportunities for exporting premium products to the world, perhaps even priced in Bitcoin. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast Nostr at: npub1uth29ygt090fe640skhc8l34d9s7xlwj4frxs2esezt7n6d64nwsqcmmmu Or send an email to hel
Jul 15, 2024 • 50:24
Finding the Bitcoin Connection with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Bitkiwi Paul, co-organiser of Bitkiwi, New Zealand’s premier Bitcoin events. We talk about quite a few things: minimalism in what we own, the work of Art in the Age of AI, meaning making and the role of sports in the nation state, all seen through a Bitcoin lens. I am glad to share that I will be back in New Zealand soon and will be at the Bitkiwi 10 event on Saturday July 20th in Christchurch. As part of the event I will be hosting a panel talk about the Future of Bitcoin in New Ze
Jul 7, 2024 • 1:10:20
Bitcoin vs. The State: Four Phases of War with G Sovereignty
I talk with G Sovereignty, a Bitcoiner based in Hong Kong and developing applications on Nostr as well as host of the Nostrovia Podcast. We talk about a presentation that G gave titled Bitcoin vs. The State: Four Phases of War, exploring the power dynamics of Bitcoin, its security model, and the steps that the state may enact as it begins to comprehend the true implications of Bitcoin upon its exorbitant privileges. We also discuss the future of Bitcoin-powered economies and what these might lo
Jul 2, 2024 • 56:20
Permaculture and Building Sovereign Communities with Cecilia Macaulay
In this episode I speak with Cecilia Macaulay, a permaculture designer from Australia. We discuss what permaculture means, her story, and how aspects of Bitcoin thinking have entered into her practice. We talk about the State as a predator in the ecosystem of humanity as well as the importance of cleaning up your house and building social capital and communities, especially when times get tough. --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Jun 25, 2024 • 55:59
Introducing the Victorian Bitcoin Technology Club
I speak with Ian from the Victorian Bitcoin Technology Club, a not-for-profit incorporated club supporting Bitcoin education and grassroots bitcoin adoption in the state of Victoria, Australia. We discuss the background to starting the club, how it acts as a backwards-compatible organisation for interfacing with the legacy world while also embracing Bitcoin principles. We also talk about the club’s mission, their plans for the future, and how they are trying to operate on a Bitcoin standard. ---
Jun 16, 2024 • 54:03
Ancient Economies, Declining Universities, and Free Speech with Dr. James Kierstead
I speak with Dr. James Kierstead, a Research Fellow with the New Zealand Initiative focussing on higher education policy, including academic freedom. James co-hosts Free Kiwis!, a podcast dedicated to free speech in New Zealand, and also has a background in classical studies, in particular democracy in Ancient Greece. We talk about the declining state of New Zealand universities and the impact this has on graduates bringing their ideologies into the public sector. We also dive into the importanc
Jun 9, 2024 • 1:05:12
Kiwi Bitcoin Builders: Lightning Nodes, Self-Sovereign AI, and Silent Payments
In this episode I host the Kiwi Bitcoin Builders monthly catchup for May 2024 (Recorded 26 May). There was just a few of us this time talking about running our own Bitcoin Lightning nodes, self Sovereign AI, silent payments, PayNyms and more. If you would like to share a Bitcoin project or business that you are working on in New Zealand do please reach out to me and we can connect, just send me an email me at hello@thetransformationofvalue.com --- Connect with The Transformation of Value X: ht
Jun 3, 2024 • 45:38
City On Fire: The Hong Kong Protests, Censorship, and Money with Antony Dapiran
I speak with Antony Dapiran, a prominent Australian lawyer and award-winning author, who has become widely known for his writing and commentary on the protest movement in Hong Kong and the reaction from the State. We talk about his book City On Fire: The Fight for Hong Kong, we explore the history of the city and its unique monetary and political situation, as well as the role of censorship, Bitcoin, freedom technology, and more. 🎉 Use discount code TTOV to get 10% off your BTC Prague tickets!
May 27, 2024 • 50:43
The Problem with Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Asia Conference with Brad Loewen
I speak with Brad Loewen, host of Beyond the Price, exploring Bitcoin adoption in East Asia. Brad and I both attended the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong recently, organised by BTC Inc, the same company behind Bitcoin Miami, Bitcoin Amsterdam, Bitcoin Magazine, along with their investment arm UTXO Management. Now it was clear that there would be some ordinal-related discussions at the conference which I wanted to verify for myself, however I was not expecting the sheer degree of emphasis on
May 20, 2024 • 1:01:48
The New Zealand Housing Market and Bitcoin with Mikey Smith
In this episode I speak with Mikey Smith, a Kiwi Bitcoiner working in the world of mortgages and finance. Mikey gives some perspectives on the New Zealand housing situation, the slow train wreck that is the Government, and what the longer term outlook might be for the country. We also dive into personal responsibility, creating value, and fishing off of Norfolk Island. 🎉 Use discount code TTOV to get 10% off your BTC Prague tickets! https://btcprague.com/?promo_id=19708&key=8847c7d6a512fc3c
May 16, 2024 • 1:00:05
Infrastructure, Broken Money, and Local Currencies with Andrew L. Wilson
I speak with Andrew L. Wilson, Author and Professor of History of Christianity as well as a Bitcoiner and host of The Disentanglement Podcast, exploring privacy tech and the surveillance state. We talk about infrastructure, AI, money, and democracy: the challenges of our generation. We also discuss an article that Andrew wrote from before he knew about Bitcoin, about local currencies and circular economies that has some interesting parallels. 🎉 Use discount code TTOV to get 10% off your BTC Pr
May 6, 2024 • 1:33:19
The Economic Violence of the New Zealand State and the RBNZ with Ben Jarvie
I catch up again with Ben Jarvie a writer and kiwi Bitcoiner working for Amber App, a Bitcoin-only exchange. We talk about Ben’s recent travels to El Salvador and Madeira, and we reflect on the declining situation of my beloved home country, New Zealand, and in particular the economic violence that the State and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand continues to unleash upon the people through its egregious manipulation of the money. But that said, we know that Bitcoin fixes this, and we are here to b
Apr 29, 2024 • 1:10:38
Bitcoin Mining, Solar Power, and Energy Sovereignty with Brad Henderson
I talk with Brad Henderson, a Power System Engineer and Head of Engineering and Design at ElectroNet, a New Zealand-owned consultancy firm. Brad share some exciting details about a new Bitcoin mining facility that his firm has been involved with on the West Coast of New Zealand. We discuss what energy sovereignty might mean for New Zealand, including the importance of electrifying the economy and how Bitcoin mining and solar power may help create energy abundance. --- Connect with The Transfor
Apr 22, 2024 • 1:05:20
Kiwi Bitcoin Builders: SatFlow, Bitcoin Alive, Lightning Pay, and Fedimint
I host the Kiwi Bitcoin Builders monthly catchup for April 2024 (Recorded 7 April). This is a way to bring together people working on awesome Bitcoin businesses and projects in New Zealand. We share what we have been working on and what has been happening in the space. We hear about the Bitcoin Alive conference that was held over in Sydney, follow up on the success of the Lightning Pay beta, as well as hear from SatFlow, a new Kiwi Bitcoin business exploring MEV on Bitcoin. If you would like to
Apr 15, 2024 • 47:15
Europe's Biggest Bitcoin Event – BTC Prague 2024 with Matyáš Kuchař
I talk with Matyáš Kuchař, co-founder of BTC Prague in the Czech Republic, Europe’s largest Bitcoin event. We talk about BTC Prague’s origin and Matyáš's connection to New Zealand. We also discuss the Bitcoin scene more broadly in the Czech Republic, with a number of well-known Bitcoin companies and projects emerging from the country. I will be attending BTC Prague 2024, in June which is going to be awesome. There are some great speakers lined up including Adam Back, Michael Saylor, Parker Lewis
Apr 8, 2024 • 54:42
Simplicity: Bitcoin’s Last Soft Fork? With Christian Lewe of Blockstream Research
In this episode I talk with Christian Lewe from Blockstream Research. Christian is working on Simplicity, a more robust programming language designed as an alternative to Bitcoin Script. To own Bitcoin is to be able to spend it, and the way we currently do this is with Bitcoin Script which has challenges and limitations that means it can be very unforgiving to work with, and it limits more complex transactions and arrangements because you cannot formally verify what will actually happen. Simpl
Apr 1, 2024 • 1:07:02
Kōura Wealth KiwiSaver and Bitcoin with Rupert Carlyon
I talk with Rupert Carlyon, Founder and Managing Director of Kōura Wealth KiwiSaver. KiwiSaver is the voluntary retirement savings scheme for New Zealand and Kōura Wealth offers a Carbon Neutral Crypto Fund KiwiSaver product, which is Bitcoin only. This is a way for everyday kiwis to get some kind of Bitcoin exposure with government and employer matched contributions and tax benefits. New Zealand was very late to the game with retirement savings schemes and the impact of this is beginning to be
Mar 24, 2024 • 52:29
Credit Theory of Money, Protecting Cash, and Bitcoin Critiques with Brett Scott
In this episode I talk with Brett Scott, author of The Heretic’s Guide to Global Finance and Cloudmoney: Cash, Cards, Crypto and the War for our Wallets. He also runs the substack Altered States of Monetary Consciousness. Brett does a lot of work supporting the protection of physical cash, and I reached out to him about an article he wrote “The War On Informality” which explores the implication of financial surveillance by credit cards and private banks. This is a thought-provoking episode. We e
Mar 19, 2024 • 1:39:46
Building Open-Source and Decentralised Classrooms with Kieran Nolan
I talk with Kieran Nolan about his work combining Bitcoin, teaching, and open-source technology. Kieran’s official role is STEM Wizard, teaching at a primary school in Melbourne, Australia. He has been able to bring tech and learning together into the classroom, including helping kids to run Bitcoin nodes, building projects on Nostr, setting up Minecraft servers with other schools, and more. We discuss teaching and learning, and how kids can be better equiped for our rapidly changing world as w
Mar 10, 2024 • 1:06:59
Kiwi Bitcoin Builders: Bitkiwi Queenstown, Lightning Pay, Orange Pages
In this episode I host a Kiwi Bitcoin Builders call with a few people working on Bitcoin businesses, education, and projects in New Zealand. We debrief on the success of the recent Bitkiwi meetup event in Queenstown and also share some of the things that people are working on. These will become monthly calls so If you are working on a Bitcoin project in New Zealand of any kind do please reach out to me and we can connect, just send me an email me at hello@thetransformationofvalue.com Connect wi
Mar 2, 2024 • 54:27
State, Money, and Pilgrimages with Andrew L. Wilson
Andrew L. Wilson is an Author and Professor of History of Christianity as well as host of The Disentanglement Podcast, exploring privacy tech and the surveillance state. We discuss in detail severals books about the origin of the state and money, including James C Scott’s, “Seeing Like A State”, Rees-Mogg and Davidson’s “The Sovereign Individual”, and David Graeber’s “Debt: The First 5,000 Years”. We discover some interesting parallels between the unconfiscatable nature of Bitcoin and the origin
Feb 26, 2024 • 1:19:29
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s Money Printer with James Viggiano
I talk with James Viggiano about recent comments made by the Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Not soon after we spoke, James shared a clip that went viral of the governor talking frankly about the exorbitant privilege of money printing that the central banks and governments have. James and I talk about some of the game theory from the perspective of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand to defend the Kiwi Dollar and their attempts to talk down inflation, and shift the narrative even as th
Feb 19, 2024 • 1:22:41
Building Bitcoin-Native Banking Infrastructure at Galoy with Andrew Begin
I talk with Andrew Begin, Director of Marketing at Galoy, a company building Bitcoin-native banking infrastructure for organisations. We talk about Galoy’s Bitcoin projects including the open-source Blink Wallet, made popular through Bitcoin Beach in El Salvador. I learn about the vision for the product as well as its Stablesats functionality and how this works. We discuss the power of communities taking ownership of their financial infrastructure, and the opportunities for grassroots Bitcoin ad
Feb 11, 2024 • 1:10:08
On Hyperbitcoinisation, Game Theory, and Faith with Dash
I talk with Dash of the Tokyo Citadel Builders Podcast & Community. We dive deep into some of the game theory and scenarios that Bitcoin and hyperbitcoinisation presents, as well as what the broader economic landscape may look like in the future. Just as the internet has become far more than merely digital version of letters and newspapers, Bitcoin may not just be digital money as we know it, but an entirely new paradigm of value transfer and wealth storage that is difficult to fathom while
Feb 4, 2024 • 1:19:15
Bitcoin Adoption by Nation States with Prince Filip of Serbia
In this episode I talk with Prince Filip of Serbia, a prominent Bitcoiner, and Chief Strategy Officer at Jan3. We talk about Prince Filip's work at Jan3 engaging in high-level conversations about Bitcoin with nation-state leaders as well as his thoughts on monarchy, democracy, and culture. We discuss the role of Bitcoin and sound money and the chance presented for smaller countries such as Serbia and New Zealand to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. I also extend an invitation to Prince Filip and th
Jan 28, 2024 • 1:23:36
BTCPay Server & Bitcoin Service Providers with Nicolas Dorier
I talk with Nicolas Dorier, founder and maintainer of BTCPay Server as well as NBitcoin Library. We talk about the BTCPay Server roadmap for the coming year, including Bitcoin Service Provider functions, and the bigger vision for the platform. We also discuss Nicolas's experience going through the Blocksize War and how it prompted the development of BTCPay Server, his approach to assessing proposed changes to Bitcoin, and how he gets his technical information. We also talk about the impact of tr
Jan 22, 2024 • 1:08:07
Bitcoin in Japan: Community, Financial Gatekeepers, and Narratives with Kishin Kato
Kishin Kato is a Japanese Bitcoiner working on various Lightning and Bitcoin education-focussed projects, and heavily involved with the Bitcoin community in Japan. We discuss some of the broad connections between Japan and New Zealand, including the state of agriculture, free trade, financial gatekeepers, as well as the emergence of different Bitcoin narratives. Connect with The Transformation of Value Follow me on twitter at https://x.com/TTOVpodcast
Jan 15, 2024 • 50:24
Bitcoin Political Parties, Accounting Rules, and the Circular Economy with Bitkiwi Dan
I talk with Bitkiwi Dan, one of the co-founders of the BitKiwi meetup events in New Zealand. We canvas a range of topics from government decision-making and how political neutrality works in the public sector to what it might take to form a new Bitcoin political party in New Zealand. Dan is also a Chartered Accountant and we discuss the opportunity around businesses wanting to hold Bitcoin on their balance sheet, integrating with legacy banks, and how the bitcoin circular economy could develop.
Jan 8, 2024 • 1:13:48
High Fees, Rough Consensus, and Bitcoin Self-Custody with Brandon Bucher
Brandon Bucher is a Bitcoiner based in New Zealand working on several Bitcoin-related projects and an important figure in the local Kiwi Bitcoin community. We zoom out to discuss the recent high on-chain transaction fees, and what we can expect from discussions about scaling solutions moving forward. We talk about how rough consensus works for making changes to Bitcoin and what the situation was like during the period of the Blocksize Wars and SegWit activation from 2015 to 2017. Finally we disc
Dec 30, 2023 • 56:21
Reflections on Self-Sovereignty and Self-Development with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Bitkiwi Paul, co-organiser of the Bitkiwi Meetup Events. We are coming up to the end of the year and it is a good time to think about what has come to pass and spend time with family and friends. Bitcoin is just a bit of code, some words, a computer network, but for many people it can be a catalyst for profound personal change. Looking at health, introspection, self-development, and a reassessment of ones role in the community and in life. You can call it meaning making or finding p
Dec 22, 2023 • 57:15
The World's Largest Democracy: Bitcoin in India with Palash
I talk with Palash, an Indian Bitcoiner sharing his thoughts on how to bring Bitcoin adoption to the world’s largest democracy. We talk about the sudden demonetisation of certain cash notes by the Indian government, the new unified payment interface and Indian CBDC. Palash also shares his thoughts on how households approach savings, purchasing and gifting gold, and the social roles of money. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal
Dec 15, 2023 • 1:02:03
Balancing the New Zealand Power Grid with Bitcoin Mining & Renewable Energy with Sam Kivi of Grid Share
I talk with Sam Kivi, CTO and Director at Grid Share. Grid Share are a New Zealand company building flexible load infrastructure centred around renewable energy and Bitcoin mining. We talk about how flexible load works, and the benefits that it provides to the power grid, how it interacts with renewable power generation, and what the opportunities and challenges are, given New Zealand’s unique energy mix. We also discuss the emerging opportunities for landfill methane capture, and what it actual
Dec 7, 2023 • 57:38
Solarpunk Visions: Nostr, Bitcoin, Whakapapa, Creative Work, and New Ways of Living with Rabble
I talk with Rabble, a software developer and hacker based in Wellington, New Zealand. Rabble was lead engineer at Odeo, where he hired Jack Dorsey into the company, which would later pivot into becoming Twitter. Since then he has been focussed on building impactful projects and social media with the open & decentralised vision that Twitter originally had in its early years but which was eventually lost. Rabble has created the Nostr client Nos.social, and is involved with Ahau.io, a Māori com
Dec 1, 2023 • 57:48
China, Nostr, Bitcoin, and Humanity's Potential with gSovereignty
I talk with gSovereignty, based in Hong Kong, going deep into questions about individual sovereignty and freedom. We also discuss the relationship with the legacy nation state and how Bitcoin and Nostr may interface with collectivist societies such as China. We talk about the Hong Kong protests, the dynamics of state and media, and Bitcoin’s eventual showdown with the Cantillon Pyramid. We also talk about G’s work in Nostr, including running the Nostrovia podcast, and building nostrocket – helpi
Nov 24, 2023 • 1:38:44
Building on Bitcoin: Alby & Lightsats with Roland Bewick
I talk with Roland Bewick, a kiwi Bitcoiner and Lightning Developer working on Alby and Lightsats. We talk about Roland’s background and how he become involved in Bitcoin, how value4value and new kinds of revenue models for creators could work in the future, as well as the other possibilities that Bitcoin enables as the money of the internet. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbricks.co.nz/bitcoin) Con
Nov 17, 2023 • 1:15:51
Protecting Free Speech in New Zealand with Nathan Seiuli of Free Speech Union
In today’s episode I talk with Nathan Seiuli, Outreach and Events Coordinator at the Free Speech Union in New Zealand. Over the past few years, it’s become evident that many New Zealanders are both unaware of how vital freedom of speech is, and how dangerous some of the moves are to exclude its protections. We talk about the work the Free Speech Union is doing in New Zealand, including campaigns to promote debate and critical thinking in schools, providing feedback and advice to government, and
Nov 10, 2023 • 49:58
Czech Communism, Gypsies, Bitcoin Art, and Climbing Mountains with Zed
In today’s episode I talk with Zed, a Bitcoiner originally from the Czech Republic, but now living in Wellington, New Zealand, where he organises a Local Bitcoin meetup. We dive into Zed’s story, leaving the Czech Republic to go to London around the time of the occupy movement where he first discovered Bitcoin. We talk about Bitcoin art and the role of popular culture in sharing new ways of thinking, as well as the cultural background that Zed brings to Bitcoin, having being born into a communis
Nov 3, 2023 • 1:15:25
Swiss Bitcoin Pay and Point of Sale Payment Solutions with Jimmy Djabali
I talk with Jimmy Djabali of Swiss Bitcoin Pay, an app for easily accepting Bitcoin payments at point of sale. This is an important area of development, and unfortunately there are still not that many solutions out there for making accepting Bitcoin as a business easy. Swiss Bitcoin Pay seeks to fix this with a simple interface that is suitable for shops, restaurants, or any kind of customer-facing business. Jimmy shares how the project came about and his vision for it, as well as the Bitcoin m
Oct 26, 2023 • 39:24
Building the Social Layer of Bitcoin in New Zealand with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Bitkiwi Paul about the next Bitkiwi meetup that is happening on Saturday October 28th in Auckland. We also discuss the social layer of Bitcoin in New Zealand and how it has grown enormously over the last 12 months. This time last year I didn’t really know any Bitcoiners in person, but here we are with a thriving community of Bitcoin projects, businesses, and collaborations that I am involved in, and I know there are many others out there doing the same. A lot of Proof of Work has go
Oct 20, 2023 • 58:25
Overview of Eltoo, Covenants, and Vaults on Bitcoin with Rob Clarkson
I talk with Rob Clarkson about scaling Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Lightning protocol, and how changes happen to Bitcoin more generally. Rob provides a technical introduction to some of the proposals such as ELTOO, APO, CTV, and we talk a bit about what covenants and vaults mean in Bitcoin. Now I am still trying to work a lot of this out for myself and Rob does well to break it down and explain it. Even though these are quite advanced topics I think it is important to have the discussion and work togethe
Oct 13, 2023 • 1:20:05
Once Were Builders: Learning from New Zealand’s Past to Develop Better Infrastructure with Dr Matthew Birchall
I talk with Dr Matthew Birchall, a Research Fellow at The New Zealand Initiative. The New Zealand Initiative is a policy think tank conducting independent research on a wide range of issues. They interface with policymakers across the political spectrum, the business community, media, academics, and the public. Matthew wrote a report titled “Paving the Wave: Learning from New Zealand past to Build a Better Future.” The report explores how the country effectively tackled infrastructure projects i
Oct 6, 2023 • 1:10:47
Bitcoin as a Religious Phenomenon with Rigel Walshe
I talk with Rigel Walshe (AKA CoinsureNZ), who gave a speech at the Baltic Honeybadger conference this year titled “Bitcoin as a Religious Phenomenon”. We explore this topic and how in many ways Bitcoin provides meaning and purpose in a chaotic world. Whether it is the rapid growth in local bitcoin meetups post-covid, the spread of ideas such as self-sovereignty and rules for moral action, or the state of Bitcoin Culture on Twitter, the development of the social layer of Bitcoin is undeniable i
Sep 29, 2023 • 1:04:48
Understanding the Dasset Exchange Collapse from a Legal Perspective with James Swarbrick
James Swarbrick is the director of Swarbricks, a Bitcoin-accepting law firm in New Zealand. We talk about his thoughts from a legal perspective about the recent collapse of the Dasset crypto exchange, as well as discuss an article he wrote about how the hack of another exchange, Cryptopia, helped develop law in New Zealand. Finally we talk about the role of self-custody and inheritance planning for Bitcoin. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept
Sep 22, 2023 • 47:38
Sovereign Individuals and the End of the Nation State Project with Darcy Ungaro
I share a conversation I had on Darcy Ungaro’s podcast, NZ Everyday Investor. Darcy has kindly allowed me to share the show with you here. I am on the other side of the mic, talking about my thoughts on housing in New Zealand, what it means to be a sovereign individual, and some bold reckonings about the future of the nation state project. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbricks.co.nz/bitcoin) Con
Sep 15, 2023 • 1:13:08
Focussing on Proof of Work in Your Personal Life and Unplugging the Distractions with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi, who are organising New Zealand’s premiere Bitcoin meetup events. We talk about focussing on Proof of Work in your personal life, unplugging from the utter distraction of legacy media, and really asking fundamental questions about the future state of government and society. As the Ancient Greek Philosopher Heraclitus said: “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man. There is nothing permanent except change.” Wha
Sep 8, 2023 • 1:06:20
Building Fountain and Streaming Value with Podcasting 2.0 with Oscar Merry
I talk with Oscar Merry, co-founder of Fountain, one of the most popular Podcasting 2.0 apps. We talk about the future of open podcasting and breaking out from the walled gardens of big tech, how the Bitcoin Lightning Network can enable streaming value directly to content creators, and we also discuss some of the upcoming features that the Fountain team are working on. Fountain has been a big part of the journey of this show, with many of you supporting my work from the beginning by streaming sa
Sep 1, 2023 • 52:42
Exploring Bitcoin, Nostr, and the Lightning Network at Callaghan Innovation's Web3 Team with Kevin Whitmore
I talk with Kevin Whitmore from Callaghan Innovation. Callaghan are a New Zealand state entity providing research and development assistance and funding to help kiwi businesses grow. We talk about Kevin’s background and his journey of understanding Bitcoin and what money is, as well as his current role looking at Web3. For Kevin, Web3 is focussed broadly on "decentralised internet tech". We discuss payment innovations with the Lightning network, Bitcoin, Nostr, and more. I am encouraged to see
Aug 25, 2023 • 40:01
A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin with Jason Maier
Jason Maier is the author of A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin: A Path Toward a More Just, Equitable, and Peaceful World. The book introduces Bitcoin to a progressive audience focussed primarily on the United States. Jason talks about how Bitcoin can actually help bring about positive social change, and he also dispels some of the common misconceptions about Bitcoin that would otherwise slow adoption among those who need it most. I talk to Jason about what “progressive” means for him, the relevan
Aug 18, 2023 • 44:56
Working at Bitcoin Magazine with Andrew Cummins
Andrew Cummins formerly worked for Bitcoin Magazine as the Growth Marketing & Analytics Manager, and he shares the journey that took him from New Zealand to Colorado Springs, including his Bitcoin story, being on the ground at the Bitcoin Miami Conference, and his future plans. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbricks.co.nz/bitcoin) Connect with The Transformation of Value Follow me on twitter at
Aug 11, 2023 • 55:06
Bringing Azte.co Bitcoin Vouchers to New Zealand, Working at Cryptopia & Easy Crypto, and Life in Brazil with James Scaur
James Scaur has a great story, first discovering Bitcoin in high school, teaching himself programming and starting a business, before going on to work at Cryptopia and Easy Crypto while travelling through Europe and Brazil. He is now launching some exciting projects including bringing Azte.co Bitcoin vouchers to New Zealand, and making Bitcoin more accessible in Te reo Māori. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swar
Aug 4, 2023 • 1:18:40
Melbourne Bitcoiners: Education, Meetups, Projects, and Spaces with Kieran Nolan & Chris Pollard
I talk with Kieran Nolan and Chris Pollard, two Bitcoiners based in Melbourne, Australia. Kieran Nolan is a Bitcoin educator. He is the technology specialist at a primary school in Australia, teaching Bitcoin and STEM topics, including getting Andreas Antonopoulos to do a video lesson with his students Kieran is also part of the theschoolofbitcoin.com, blockchain academy international, and other projects. Chris Pollard joins us a little bit later on the episode and is active in helping organise
Jul 28, 2023 • 1:04:35
How Bitcoin Helps the Renewable Energy Journey with Blair Walter
Blair Walter is the Renewable Energy Leader at Aurecon, a global design, engineering, and advisory firm. He is also the Chair of the New Zealand Wind Energy Association. Blair shares his experience developing and financing renewable energy projects globally, and the opportunities that he sees for Bitcoin mining to accompany the build-out of new energy assets and infrastructure. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbric
Jul 21, 2023 • 1:03:23
Matariki Special: Philosophy, Proof of Work, and Universal Language with Bitkiwi Paul, Konrad Hurren, and Troy
This is a special mid-winter Matariki episode. I catchup up with some of the Wellington Bitcoin crew here at the studio: Bitkiwi Paul and Konrad Hurren, and Troy joins us at the end. We go deep into the language of value, the philosophy of ASIC mining, proof of work, and how it all connects. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbricks.co.nz/bitcoin) Connect with The Transformation of Value Follow me on twitter at
Jul 15, 2023 • 1:13:09
Surviving in Orange with James Viggiano
In today’s episode I talk with James Viggiano. We talk about Jame’s project Orange, which hosts a server in the popular multiplayer survival game “Rust”, where you can trade and learn about Bitcoin, have virtual meetups, and complete missions to earn sats. We also cover James’s experience trying to run a Bitcoin exchange in New Zealand and being denied banking services, as well as broader ideas about the future of the New Zealand economy, and a realistic take on what CBDCs might actually look li
Jul 14, 2023 • 1:30:24
Working on Bitcoin Dev Kit and Living in Taiwan with Evan Lin
Evan Lin is a New Zealand software engineer currently working on the Bitcoin Dev Kit (BDK). We talk about Evan’s journey to get funded by Spiral to work full-time on open-source Bitcoin projects, his experience working and living in Taiwan, and how we can encourage emerging developers to put their time and effort into Bitcoin. Show Sponsors Swarbricks - New Zealand's first law firm to accept Bitcoin for legal services (https://www.swarbricks.co.nz/bitcoin) Connect with The Transformation of Va
Jul 7, 2023 • 45:20
Privacy, Security, and Freedom Tech with Dash
Today I talk with Dash, a Bitcoiner based in Japan. Dash is part of the Tokyo Citadel Group, who I was able to meet when I was travelling through Japan recently. My impression from the Tokyo Citadel was that there was real interest in privacy, security, and the potential threats that Bitcoiners personally face from the nation state. Now this is not unfounded, and we have seen people being detained over things like coinjoins and through chain analysis. But I wanted to understand this perspective
Jun 30, 2023 • 1:17:00
The Growth of Bitcoin Meetups in New Zealand with Bitkiwi Paul
Today I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi who are organising New Zealand’s premiere Bitcoin meetups. This episodes roams across a wide range of topics, from politics and nostalgia for the old days, to the importance and value of real-life Bitcoin meetups. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/TTOVpodcast or send an email to hello@thetransformationofvalue.com and I will get back to you! Support this show: Bitcoin donation address: bc1qlujm05d908ghr6gh07rs3c88qlyj2alajw80gx Lightning tip
Jun 23, 2023 • 1:04:29
Bitcoin Begins: From the Street Markets of the Middle East to Gotham City with Faris Mali
In this episode I talk with Faris Mali about his journey growing up in the Middle East and North Africa, working in the academic world in Australia, and his upcoming book ‘Bitcoin Begins, beginner's guide to money, currency and Bitcoin’. Faris is the co-host of The Bitcoin Basics Podcast, based out of Nelson, New Zealand and he also runs a company providing info about Bitcoin risk mitigation. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/TTOVpodcast or send an email to hello@thetransfo
Jun 16, 2023 • 1:11:36
The Proof of Work of Motherhood with Devon Lazelle
Devon Lazelle has a background in banking and finance. We talk about her Bitcoin story and what is important to her, including the Proof of Work of motherhood, and exploring the best ways to enable children to learn and thrive in this changing world. Along the way we also talk about architecture, education, modernity, and a little bit about what I am doing in my other life as a photographic artist. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/TTOVpodcast or send an email to hello@thetransfo
Jun 9, 2023 • 1:03:47
Sharing Bitcoin Knowledge via Konsensus Network with Niko Laamanen
Niko Laamanen is the founder of Konsensus Network, a company that focuses on localising and distributing important literature about bitcoin, Austrian economics, and sovereignty. Niko recognised the importance of being able to convey the Bitcoin message into other languages, starting with the Finnish edition of The Bitcoin Standard which he and a small group of volunteers translated themselves. Since then the company has published over 60 books in dozens of languages. We talk about the Konsens
Jun 2, 2023 • 51:10
The New Zealand Power Grid and Bitcoin with Mike Lazelle and Brad Henderson
Today I talk with Mike Lazelle, Founder & VP at Red Phase, a New Zealand-based EV fast charging startup, and Brad Henderson Head of Engineering and Design at ElectroNet. Both of my guests are Bitcoiners and have an extensive background working in the energy sector in New Zealand and abroad. We talk about how the NZ grid and electricity market works, and some of the details of how new generations assets are built, and what the future of energy infrastructure might look like in New Zealand.
May 26, 2023 • 1:20:49
Bitcoin for Māori Empowerment with Te Kahukura Boynton
Te Kahukura Boynton is a young wāhine studying law and running the blog and podcast Māori Millionaire, documenting the journey of learning about financial independence and empowerment for Māori. I think there is an important opportunity for Bitcoin to empower and connect all of us, and as an antidote for the fiat culture war that is taking place in NZ and globally. It was great to share a little bit about Bitcoin with Te Kahukura and to discuss how it can help bring about better outcomes for e
May 19, 2023 • 57:04
Teaching Bitcoin at Auckland University of Technology with Jeff Nijsse
Jeff is a Senior Lecturer for Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand. He is also a Bitcoiner, and we discuss how he has been teaching Bitcoin to his students, including sharing Satoshi’s White Paper and exploring the technology of the lightning network. We also discuss some of the challenges that come with bringing new ideas to academic institutions. Jeff is also on the executive council of BlockchainNZ and hosts their own podcast
May 12, 2023 • 1:05:37
Building a Bitcoin Life in El Salvador with Nicki & James
Today I talk with Nicki and James in El Salvador. The couple left New Zealand, buying one-way tickets to El Salvador just over a year ago! We talk about what it is like in their new home and the hope and optimism that they see around them. El Salvador made Bitcoin legal tender in September 2021, paving the way for using Bitcoin in everyday life, and since then the country has begun to attract people from all over the world. Follow me on twitter at https://twitter.com/TTOVpodcast or send an em
May 5, 2023 • 1:16:40
Bitcoin Alive + Recap of Recent New Zealand-based Projects with the Kiwi Bitcoiner Builders
Today I talk with the Kiwi Bitcoin Builders. This New Zealand-based group connects people working on various Bitcoin projects, from tools for merchant acceptance of Bitcoin, through to mining businesses, Bitcoin meetups, education, and even developing on the lightning network. In this episode we have a general catchup on various projects we are working on as well as hear from two members of the group, Rob Clarkson, and Simon Collins who discuss their chance to be speakers at the recent Bitcoin
Apr 28, 2023 • 1:12:02
Bitcoin Meetups and Merchant Acceptance in the UK with Simon (@hodlsolo) & Jason (@SuffolkBitcoin)
Today I talk with Simon and Jason, 2 British Bitcoiners who are involved in organising meetups and events throughout the UK, as well as promoting merchant adoption of Bitcoin. Simon also known as @hodlsolo, is part of the LaserEyesCards project, is the co-founder of Bridge2Bitcoin, and organises the Northhamptonshire Bitcoin meetup. Jason is the organiser of the Suffolk Bitcoin meetup. I think there is a lot we can learn, and this conversation provided some great insight into approaches to merc
Apr 20, 2023 • 51:31
Fix the Money, Fix the World: Bitcoin as an Everyday Investment for the Future with Darcy Ungaro
Today I talk with Darcy Ungaro. Darcy is a financial advisor, a Bitcoiner, and he also hosts the NZ Everyday Investor Podcast. This episode is very much a crossover where we talk about our views on Bitcoin and what the future may look like. Wealth and investment planning strategies traditionally involve things like real estate, stocks, and KiwiSaver, but for many people these pathways are no longer realistic options and more and more people are seeking alternatives, such as Bitcoin. There is a l
Apr 14, 2023 • 1:19:09
Māori Sovereignty and Self-determination Through Bitcoin with Ben Jarvie
Today I talk with Ben Jarvie. Ben is a Bitcoiner working for Amber App, a Bitcoin-only exchange, and he is also a writer. In this episode we talk about a piece that Ben wrote for Bitcoin magazine titled "New Zealand's Past, Pūtea, and Future: CBDC vs Bitcoin". In this article Ben illustrates a fascinating perspective on the contentious relationship between state & centralised money, and the Māori people of New Zealand. The very existence of a singular undemocratic Reserve Bank
Apr 6, 2023 • 58:44
Bitcoin in Japan with Andy, Dash, and Mike from Tokyo Citadel
Today I talk with Andy, Dash, and Mike from Tokyo Citadel. The group’s goal is is to move bitcoin adoption, use and knowledge forward in Tokyo. They run a Bitcoin podcast and organise regular meetups and events. In this episode we discuss Bitcoin in Japan and its perceptions by the public, as well as the bitcoin development and innovation that is taking place and what the current economic & political landscape is. We also talk about spending and using Bitcoin in Japan. I previously lived i
Mar 30, 2023 • 1:12:33
Soft War, Law as Code, and Understanding Value Transfer in a Bitcoin World with Dr. Simon Collins
Today I talk with Dr. Simon Collins from Stackr, a New Zealand Bitcoin mining company. In this episode we discuss Simon's thoughts on Jason Lowery's latest book about power projection in a Bitcoin world. We also explore the abstract category of "value transfer" and how the vantage point of Bitcoin can provide a way to explore this, similar to how the internet provided a new way to look at communication. Simon is always great to talk with. He will be speaking at the Bitcoin Al
Mar 23, 2023 • 52:57
Growing Up With Bitcoin: How Kids Learn About Money and Value with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi, who organise New Zealand's premiere bitcoin events. In this episode we talk about how children and young people learn about and interact with money, and how these early experiences can shape their world-view and their understanding of value. The analogy of growing up as a digital native, or in a bilingual family is useful here. As children naturally learn about sound money and Bitcoin-thinking amongst the backdrop of the legacy fiat system they gr
Mar 17, 2023 • 1:00:00
The Success and Challenges of Bitcoin in El Salvador with Roberto Osegueda
I talk with Roberto Osegueda, a Salvadorian living here in New Zealand. We talk about Roberto's experience growing up in El Salvador among the backdrop of the civil war and gang violence, and how the country has managed to massively change its image over the last few years for the better. El Salvador adopted Bitcoin as legal tender in September 2021 and Roberto shares a very interesting take on the successes and the challenges of Bitcoin as a currency, and how it can perhaps serve as a pos
Mar 10, 2023 • 1:19:29
Decentralised Dairy Farming in New Zealand with Glen Herud
I talk with Glen Herud, the founder of Happy Cow Milk Company. Glen is focussed on decentralised dairy farming, where individual farmers are able to process and pasteurise their milk themselves using Glen's hardware specs, and connect in with a platform for supply and distribution of dairy products directly to businesses and consumers. In New Zealand the existing dairy industry is highly centralised and export focussed often at the expense of the local market. Though Happy Cow Milk Compan
Mar 3, 2023 • 1:03:27
Bitkiwi Wellington Retrospective, Bitcoin Magazine, and Understanding Value in Rural Communities with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi who are organising NZ’s premiere Bitcoin events. We reflect on the most recent Bitkiwi event that was held in Wellington earlier in February. The next event will be held in Christchurch on March 25th from 2pm at the Bealey Quarter, 263 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch. Links: Bitkiwi on Twitter - https://twitter.com/Bitkiwi1 Buy Bitcoin Magazine Issue 27 now available NZ-wide from Bitkiwi. Email: bitcoinmagazine@bitkiwi.co.nz Previous Episode: "The Importance of Using Ca
Feb 24, 2023 • 43:28
Hyper Local & Hyper Global: The Bitcoin Community in New Zealand with HG
A down-to-earth and impromptu catchup with HG, a local Bitcoiner from Christchurch who flew up to be at the Bitkiwi meetup in Wellington recently. We discuss Bitcoin in NZ, local initiatives, and who we think is the one kiwi we would like to see get orange pilled! Links: HG on twitter: https://twitter.com/hgw393939
Feb 17, 2023 • 54:52
Austrian Economics and Bitcoin in New Zealand with Konrad
I talk with Konrad, a New Zealand Economist. We cover a lot of topics, looking at Austrian economics and how it can be considered in a New Zealand context, the challenges and inherent biases with trying to measure an economy with things like GDP and CPI, and the difference between the science and practice of economics. Links: Cafe Hayek by Don Boudreaux - https://cafehayek.com/ Austrian School for Investors: Austrian Investing between Inflation and Deflation: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/sh
Feb 10, 2023 • 1:09:18
The Altruist: NZ's First Dedicated Bitcoin Community Space in Auckland with Hanoz Bilia
I talk with Hanoz Bilia, the founder of The Altruist, a new Bitcoin education and community space based in the Auckland CBD. The Altruist is NZ's first dedicated Bitcoin space and is a great project helping connect Bitcoiners and people interested about Bitcoin in real life! We discuss Hanoz's motivation to start the space, the importance of providing resources for people to learn and independently verify what Bitcoin is, and the future of Bitcoin in New Zealand. The Altruist is open Wednesday,
Feb 3, 2023 • 1:06:28
The Importance of Using Cash with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Bitkiwi Paul about my new year's resolution to use more cash and how Bitcoiners might align with it in an increasingly cashless world where surveillance and tracking is normalised. Links: Bitkiwi on Twitter: @Bitkiwi1 Stacker News Article, "Use More Cash": https://stacker.news/items/116919
Jan 27, 2023 • 1:11:57
Sustainable Bitcoin Mining in New Zealand with Dr. Simon Collins
I talk with Dr. Simon Collins, founder of Stackr, a sustainable Bitcoin mining company based in New Zealand. We talk about NZ's unique renewable energy mix, the importance of miner collaboration, and future opportunities to integrate Bitcoin mining with industrial heat processes. Links: Stackr Bitcoin Mining: https://www.stackr.co.nz/ Stackr twitter: @Stackr10 If banks are the problem, of course cryptocurrency is (part of) the answer: https://www.stackr.co.nz/post/if-banks-are-the-problem-of-cou
Jan 19, 2023 • 1:30:12
Proof of Work as a Creative Practice with Sound Artist SJF
I talk with SJF, a Sound Artist based in the U.K. We explore questions about privacy and the panopticon of surveillance as we move on from the chaos of 2022, and how Bitcoin's Proof of Work ethos can help inspire and enable creative endeavours. Intro music by SJF. Links: SJF on twitter: https://twitter.com/sjf_tokyo Listen to SJF's ambient music: https://sjfmusic.bandcamp.com/ Tip SJF via his Lightning Address: LNURL1DP68GURN8GHJ7AMPD3KX2AR0VEEKZAR0WD5XJTNRDAKJ7TNHV4KXCTTTDEHHWM30D3H82UNVWQHHG6R
Jan 13, 2023 • 58:52
Bitcoin Education and New Zealand Merchant Adoption with Rob Clarkson
I talk with Rob Clarkson, a Bitcoin Educator and Merchant Adoption Facilitator based in Queenstown, New Zealand. We talk about Rob's work running workshops, helping people get their first sats and even buying their first coffee with Bitcoin. We also discuss merchant adoption and what the opportunities are for this in New Zealand. Links: Learn Bitcoin - https://learnbitcoin.academy/ Accept Bitcoin - https://acceptbitcoin.nz/ Tip Cards with Lightning - https://tipcards.io/ Wolf Coffee Roasters (Bi
Jan 6, 2023 • 1:07:14
The Bishops of Fiat and the Enlightenment of Money with Bitkiwi Paul
I talk with Bitkiwi Paul about his ideas on how the emergence of Bitcoin represents for money what the Enlightenment was to science: a technology-driven change that led to fundamental shifts in society and the way we understand the world around us. Follow Bitkiwi on Twitter at @Bitkiwi1 for the latest. Please stream and support so that we can do more.
Dec 20, 2022 • 46:19
Bitkiwi Meetups and the Importance of Building New Zealand's Bitcoin Identity
I talk with Paul from Bitkiwi, a small dedicated group organising Bitcoin events in New Zealand. Bitkiwi's first two in-person events in Wellington went well, with people coming from across the country to attend. More meetups are scheduled for 2023. Follow Bitkiwi on Twitter at @Bitkiwi1 for the latest.
Dec 13, 2022 • 49:38
