Let's explore Bitcoin, the future of money and the social, cultural, economical and philosophical implications of this new technology. Hosted by Cedric Youngelman.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of being invited on the Byte Federal Podcast and sitting down with my good friend Paul Tarantino for an engaging conversation about Bitcoin’s transformative impact on personal identity, global economics, and investment strategies. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at <a href= "https://BitcoinDay.io">BitcoinDay.io</a> and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at <a href= "https://river.com/Matrix">river.com/Matrix</a> Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at <a href= "https://theya.us/cedric">theya.us/cedric</a> The best Team Bitcoin merch is at <a href= "https://HodlersOfficial.com">HodlersOfficial.com</a>. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: <a href= "https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/">https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/</a> ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at <a href= "https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com">https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com</a> Follow on X: <a href= "https://x.com/ByteFederal">x.com/ByteFederal</a> & <a href= "https://x.com/PaulSTarantino">x.com/PaulSTarantino</a> Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: <a href= "https://x.com/cedyoungelman">x.com/cedyoungelman</a> Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: <a href= "https://x.com/_bitcoinmatrix">x.com/_bitcoinmatrix</a> ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:34 – Cedric’s introduction 03:54 – Thoughts on X app lately 07:54 – Analyzing Trump’s 1st year after taking office 12:10 – Making the Case for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 14:59 – Omega candle 17:27 – Psychology behind the Bitcoin cycles 23:04 – The opportunity cost of not having Bitcoin 30:02 – Real Estate vs Bitcoin 34:54 – Dissecting the Normie’s way of thinking 41:14 – How Bitcoin changes your identity 45:49 – How Cedric got into Bitcoin as an Accountant 53:04 – Bitcoin’s modern era 58:04 – Now is Bitcoin’s time to shine 1:01:35 – The state of the Dollar if War comes 1:09:09 – The accounting of Bitcoin 1:16:34 – Microstrategy’s position 1:26:02 – How Corporations and Nation State protect their Bitcoins? 1:28:50 – ETFs with in-kind distribution 1:32:04 – The success stories of Bitcoin I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Thank you for listening!

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Cedric Youngelman - Why $1 Million Bitcoin is Closer Than You Think

In this episode, real estate expert <a href= "https://x.com/leonwankum">Leon Wankum</a> sits down with Cedric and delves into the transformative potential of Bitcoin in real estate. ––– Offers & Discounts ––– Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at BitcoinDay.io and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at river.com/Matrix Theya is the world’s simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at theya.us/cedric The best Team Bitcoin merch is at HodlersOfficial.com. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Become a sponsor of the show: <a href= "https://thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/">thebitcoinmatrix.com/sponsors/</a> ––– Socials ––– Check out our new website at <a href= "https://TheBitcoinMatrix.Com">TheBitcoinMatrix.Com</a> Follow on Twitter: <a href= "https://x.com/leonwankum">x.com/leonwankum</a> Follow Cedric Youngelman on X: / cedyoungelman Follow The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast on X: / _bitcoinmatrix ––– Chapters ––– 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – Leon’s Story 05:44 – First Encounter with Bitcoin 08:23 – Bitcoin as Digital Real Estate 11:23 – Redefining Wealth 14:53 – Historical Link: Wealth & Real Estate 18:48 – Why Real Estate Fails as a Modern Store of Value 20:28 – Bitcoin Absorbing Real Estate Value 21:43 – Real Estate: Backbone of Today’s Financial System 23:08 – Bitcoin: Superior Collateral 25:23 – Applying Saylor’s Strategy to Real Estate 27:28 – Bitcoin as Digital Land 34:16 – Bitcoin: Closer to Land than Buildings 37:35 – Rise of Credit Dependency 41:13 – Innovation Driven by Sound Money 44:42 – Credit on a Bitcoin Standard 49:48 – Investing with Bitcoin as a Base 50:55 – Zombie Companies Explained 53:05 – Bitcoin: Pristine Collateral 59:56 – Volatility as a Feature 1:02:09 – Dual-Collateral Loans with Bitcoin 1:09:38 – Real Estate’s Social Challenges 1:17:53 – Addressing Rising Real Estate Prices 1:20:28 – Why Real Estate’s Nominal Value Will Keep Rising 1:23:00 – The Importance of Bitcoin’s Privacy 1:27:53 – Should Bitcoiners Invest in Real Estate? 1:31:53 – Bitcoin’s Unique Mobility 1:34:30 – Real Estate and Art: A Comparison 1:36:03 – Key Investment Principles 1:38:19 – Measuring Wealth in Bitcoin 1:43:53 – Risks of Owning MicroStrategy 1:49:03 – Bitcoin Mining’s Impact on Real Estate I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

Bitcoin vs Real Estate with Leon Wankum

In this episode, <a href= "https://twitter.com/CedYoungelman">Cedric</a> sits down with <a href="https://x.com/CJKonstantinos">CJ Konstantinos</a> who is all in on Bitcoin as pristine collateral and the ultimate reserve asset for the internet economy. <a href="https://x.com/CJKonstantinos">CJ</a> is fired up about Strategic Bitcoin Reserves and Bitcoin bonds, calling them game-changing tools to fix negative real rates, rescuing failing pensions, and creating a more sustainable economy. In <a href="https://x.com/CJKonstantinos">CJ</a>’s eyes, we stand at a historic turning point—these innovations aren’t just solutions; they’re the key to restoring trust and securing America’s dominance in a rapidly unfolding Bitcoin-driven future. 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - <a href= "https://x.com/CJKonstantinos">CJ</a>’s background 10:30 - Why Bitcoin Is the Reserve Asset of the Internet Economy 13:40 - Bitcoin vs Fiat: A Truth Machine in a World of Lies 16:40 - How Bitcoin Outpaces Fiat as a Store of Value 22:00 - The Fiat Collapse and Hyperinflation Warning 24:33 - The Case for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve 26:35 - Bitcoin Bonds: A Revolutionary Financial Tool 30:20 - Municipal Bitcoin Bonds 32:30 - The Compounding Growth of Bitcoin  38:00 - The Dollar is the perfect L2 for Bitcoin 41:30 - The Parameters of a Strategic Bitcoin reserve 44:55 - Redefining Risk with Bitcoin Bonds 53:07 - Higher Lows: Bitcoin as Savings Technology 59:20 - Bitcoin’s Future Price Potential 1:01:00 - Beyond the Commodity Cycle: Bitcoin as Money 1:03:50 - How Inflation turn into Hyperinflation 1:07:00 - <a href= "https://twitter.com/CedYoungelman">CJ</a>’s Orange Pill Story 1:21:00 - Parameters of Bitcoin as Collateral 1:25:00 - People’s Reserve 1:31:30 - Middle Eastern Countries already accumulate a Bitcoin Reserve 1:34:00 - Closing Thoughts on Bitcoin’s Role in a New Economy Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at <a href= "http://partner.river.com/Matrix">river.com/Matrix</a> Get your ticket for Bitcoin Day Naples 2025 at <a href="https://BitcoinDay.io">BitcoinDay.io</a> and get $21 off your ticket by using code MATRIX at checkout. Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at <a href= "https://t.co/8ebSKqEPOA">theya.us/cedric</a>  The best Team Bitcoin merch is at <a href= "https://hodlersofficial.com/">HodlersOfficial.com</a>. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow <a href= "https://x.com/CJKonstantinos">CJ Konstantinos</a> on X  Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/CedYoungelman">Cedric Youngelman</a> on X Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/_BitcoinMatrix">The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast</a> on X and <a href= "https://TheBit">TheBitcoinMatrix.com</a> I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for <a href= "https://twitter.com/_BitcoinMatrix">The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast</a> wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

CJ Konstantinos - Bitcoin Bonds Will Change Everything

This episode explores the economic challenges of our time, from inflation and hyperinflation to the Federal Reserve’s role in deepening division and corruption. Rudy provides sharp insights on how the 2020 financial crisis amplified the failures of 2008 and discusses Bitcoin’s potential to tackle systemic issues, while addressing political polarization and offering a fresh perspective on finding common ground. CHAPTERS : 00:00 - 1:41 - Intro  02:51 - The Story Behind the Rudy’s Persona 04:51 - Why the CPI Metric Is a Scam 06:11 - The Devastating Impact of Hyperinflation 07:56 - How the Federal Reserve Is Destroying Lives 09:56 - Why Building a Following on X (Twitter) Matters 15:21 - Is Hyperinflation Unavoidable? 20:31 - The Hidden Failures of TARP Explained 23:54 - 2020: A Financial Crisis on Steroids 28:51 - Rudy’s Take on the Occupy Wall Street Movement 30:11 - Why Rudy Almost Voted for Bernie Sanders in 2016 34:06 - How the Federal Reserve Fuels Division and Corruption 38:00 - Democrats vs. Republicans: Why It’s a Dead-End Debate 41:09 - Unpacking Doubts About Trump’s Election 44:25 - Short-Term Solutions for Federal Reserve Reform 49:12 - The Middle-Class Crisis in America 53:51 - Inflation’s Real Impact on Everyday Lives 1:01:21 - Bitcoin’s Role in Addressing Economic Issues 1:04:21 - Institutions Are Taking Over Bitcoin – What It Means 1:07:30 - The Importance of Focusing on Shared Goals 1:11:31 - How Bitcoiners Recognize the Real Issues 1:14:30 - The Decline of Public Education in the U.S. 1:16:27 - What’s the True Rate of Inflation? 1:23:00 - Why the Fed Will Never Solve Inflation 1:26:30 - The Controversial Death of United Healthcare’s CEO Get up to $100 in Bitcoin on River at <a href= "http://partner.river.com/Matrix">river.com/Matrix</a> Theya is the world's simplest Bitcoin self-custody solution. Download Theya Now at <a href= "https://t.co/8ebSKqEPOA">theya.us/cedric</a>  The best Team Bitcoin merch is at <a href= "https://hodlersofficial.com/">HodlersOfficial.com</a>. Use the code Matrix for a discount on your order. Follow <a href= "https://x.com/RudyHavenstein">Rudy Havenstein</a> on X  Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/CedYoungelman">Cedric Youngelman</a> on X Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/_BitcoinMatrix">The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast</a> on X and <a href= "https://TheBit">TheBitcoinMatrix.com</a> I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for tuning in, supporting the show, and contributing. Finally if you could write a five star review for <a href= "https://twitter.com/_BitcoinMatrix">The Bitcoin Matrix Podcast</a> wherever you listen to your podcasts that would really help get the word out and help new listeners find the show. Thank you for listening!

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