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The Bitcoin Standard Podcast265. 5 Years of Coronahysteria with Francis PouliotFrancis Pouliot, CEO of Bull Bitcoin, joins us to reminisce about the time five years ago when the whole world lost its mind.Links: 1. Epidemiology as Pseudoscience: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12570829520281722882. Bitcoin and the Collapse of Fiat: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12556425463002275873. Lockdowns: https://x.com/saifedean/status/12972157569549967374. Bitcoin and Inflation: https://x.com/saifedean/status/13584427705081856045. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): https://x.com/saifedean/status/1477239420185190402Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s fou...2025-03-182h 07
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast251. The Gold Standard: Saifedean’s Next Book!Saifedean introduces his next book, The Gold Standard: an alternative economic history of the twentieth century, where fiat money died in 1915. What would the world look like if we had a gold standard in the twentieth century? What would life be like with constantly appreciating money and declining prices? What would have happened if governments could not have financed themselves with inflation in the last century without accountability? How would living standards and wages have changed? How would the state have evolved? What would have happened to education, technology, politics, and our production of energy?T...2024-12-1033 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast250. Fiat Architecture and Time PreferenceThe Yeoman podcast with Geoff Graham hosts Saifedean Ammous, Austin Tunnel, and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to discuss the relationship between easy money and architecture.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Saifedean.com!The Saif House - High quality cloth hardcover bitcoin books by Saifedean & more delivered worldwide, with 10% off for paying in bitcoin - TheSaifHouse.com 2024-12-031h 20
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast247. Can Interest Rates Fall to Zero on the Free MarketDr. Saifedean Ammous discusses the history of interest lending and the economic explanations for it, culminating in the Austrian time preference theory of interest rates, which he uses to propose an original explanation of how interest rates can naturally be eliminated in a free market with hard money. Presented at Professor Hans-Hermann Hoppe's Property and Freedom Society conference in September 2024.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s four online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on Sa...2024-11-1242 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast224. Fiat Medicine with Ahmad AmmousSaifedean interviews his own brother, Dr. Ahmad Ammous, on the history and the problems of modern fiat medicine, why it all goes back to fiat money, and what its most important misconceptions are. We discuss diet, light environment, heart disease, statins, Niacin, seed oils, and more!References: Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy Schoonover - https://saifedean.com/podcast/144-fiat-healthcare-crowdhealth-with-andy-schoonoverCrowdHealth with Andy Schoonover - https://saifedean.com/podcast/196-crowdhealth-with-andy-schoonover Cholesterol Con with Malcolm Kendrick - https://saifedean.com/podcast/135-cholesterol-con-with-malcolm-kendrickDeep Nutrition with Dr Cate Shanahan - https://sa...2024-06-061h 42
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast215. Rothbard's The Progressive Era, with Patrick NewmanProfessor Patrick Newman has edited and produced several of Rothbard's unfinished books, and he joins us to continue our discussions of Rothbard's work on American history by focusing on Rothbard's The Progressive Era.References: The Depression of 1873–1879: An Austrian Perspective - Patrick Newman - https://mises.org/quarterly-journal-austrian-economics/depression-1873-1879-austrian-perspectiveThe Progressive Era - Murray Rothbard - https://mises.org/library/book/progressive-eraHistory of Money and Banking in the United States: The Colonial Era to World War II - Murray Rothbard - https://mises.org/library/book/history-money-and-banking-united-states-colonial-era-world-war-iiConceived in Liberty, with Saylor & Newman, part 1 -ht...2024-04-022h 02
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast189. Fiat Food with Matthew LysiakInvestigative journalist Matthew Lysiak has written a fascinating inquiry into how the world's diet has changed over the past century, and the characters and institutions that have brought about this change. The book is being published today by Saifedean's publishing house, The Saif House, and it contains an introduction and two chapters by Saifedean. He joins the podcast to discuss the amazing stories he learned while looking into the crime of the century!Fiat Food is available in cloth hardcover from TheSaifHouse.com as well as Amazon.com via link: https://a.co/d/6AAVqk12023-10-031h 49
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast188. HUMAN ACTION Principles of Economics Lecture 1Human Action is the first lecture of Saifedean's new online course, based on his latest book, Principles of Economics. In this lecture, Saifedean explains the Austrian approach to economics, how it differs from mainstream economic approaches, and why the concept of human action is so important to understanding economics. The course will have 18 lectures, with a new lecture every two weeks, running until June. Sign up now on saifedean.com, and get all the lectures and join the live discussion seminars!Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access...2023-09-301h 02
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast182. The Islamic Case for BitcoinA compilation of some of the discussions taking place in saifedean.com seminars on the topic of Bitcoin and Islamic finance, why Bitcoin is an Islamic form of money, why fiat money is not, and why bitcoin finance might resemble Islamic finance. The discussion features learners from saifedean.com as well as guests Harris Irfan, Safdar Alam, and Tarek El-Diwany.Enjoyed this episode? Join Saifedean's online learning platform to take part in weekly podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s five online economics courses, and read his writing, including his new book, Principles of Economics! Find out more on...2023-08-221h 36
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast178. Bitcoin History & Future with Tuur DemeesterLong-time bitcoin market analyst Tuur Demeester joins us for a discussion of his 11 years analyzing the bitcoin market, its cycles, the macro climate, and altcoins. He also explains why he views bitcoin as a modern reformation. References: https://unchained.com/how-to-position-bitcoin-boom - How to Position For The Bitcoin Boom (2023)https://adamantresearch.com/files/archive/Rally2015.pdf - How to Position For The Rally in Bitcoin (2015)http://adamantresearch.com/files/archive/BitcoinEyes2012.pdf - Bitcoin Through The Eyes of a Central Banker (2012)https://adamantresearch.com/files/archive/HeavyAccumulation2019.pdf - Bitcoin in Heavy Accumulation (2019)https://ad...2023-07-251h 50
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast175. School Choice with Corey DeAngelisSchool choice advocate Cory DeAngelis joins us to discuss the failings of the public school system, and why he supports the freedom of parents to choose their schools for their children, and how that freedom benefits students.References: Homeschooling With Daniel Prince - https://saifedean.com/podcast/76-homeschooling-with-daniel-prince Fiat Education With Daniel Prince - https://saifedean.com/podcast/77-fiat-education-with-daniel-princeLiz Warren’s latest lie only deepens her dilemma on education - https://nypost.com/2019/11/26/liz-warrens-latest-lie-only-deepens-her-dilemma-on-education/amp/School Choice Saves Arizona Money - https://www.wsj.com/articles/school-choice-saves-arizona-money-hobbs-bankruptcy-private-public-esa-27950134Mediocrity: 40 Ways Government Schools are Failing Today's Stud...2023-07-041h 21
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast159. Fiat food with the Meat MafiaSaifedean sits down with the Meat Mafia guys to discuss fiat food, the benefits of eating meat, why the destruction of money leads to the destruction of food, and how bitcoin fixing money fixes food!Referencessaifedean.com/meatsaifedean.com/fiatfood9. Bitstein on Bitcoin, Meat, and Arctic Carnivore Diets40. Dr. Shawn Baker on Meat, Fiat Foods, and Bitcoin127. Why We Get Sick with Dr Benjamin Bikman135. Cholesterol Con with Malcolm KendrickEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses – including his ongoing course ECO22: The Fiat Standard – and re...2023-03-141h 51
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast156. Fiat Food Science & PR with Calley MeansHow much of the fiat food science taught in your universities is just agribusiness marketing PR? To find out, we host former big food marketing consultant Calley Means to discuss his experience with manufacturing fiat science for industrial junk food sales!ReferencesDr. Fatima Cody Stanford appointed to DGA committee - https://twitter.com/DoctorTro/status/1617344477332373506 New government funded food-pyramid says lucky charms are healthier than steak - https://www.goodranchers.com/blog/new-government-funded-foodpyramid-says-lucky-charms-are-healthier-than-steakFredrick J. Stare wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fredrick_J._Stare Carnivore diet references - https://justmeat.co/ Shawn Bak...2023-02-211h 34
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast146. Bonds with James 'Bond' LavishJames Lavish CFA has decades of experience in institutional investing and risk management, and he joins us to give us his perspective on global bond markets, their recent developments and where he sees them going forward. He explains his bleak outlook for government bonds in the long run, and why continues inflation is a very likely outcome. He explains his view on why a debt spiral is likely and what it means for bond-holders and governments. James also gives us his perspective on the global foreign exchange market and where national currencies are headed. References ...2022-12-132h 05
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast145. Ponzi hunting with Dylan LeclairBitcoin Magazine market analyst Dylan Leclair joins us for an in-depth discussion of the many ponzi schemes and failed financial institutions of our times, and how he identified the problems with them in his prescient writings. Dylan discusses the many red flags and structural problems with Luna/UST, Three Arrows Capital, Celsius, Blockfi, FTX, and Genesis, and why so many people refuse to see the warning signs and seem to want to fall victim for anything that offers them the holy grail of “yield.” We conclude with Dylan’s view on the bond market, why he successfully predicted the recent...2022-12-062h 28
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast144. Fiat healthcare & Crowdhealth with Andy SchoonoverCrowdhealth CEO Andy Schoonover joins us for a wide-ranging discussion of the failures of fiat healthcare and health insurance, and how his new startup Crowdhealth, works to solve them. Andy explains the institutional and regulatory reasons that make healthcare costs continue to rise, and why insurance companies have the perverse incentive to let costs rise. He also explains how Crowdhealth uses bitcoin to make healthcare affordable for patients and better rewarding for doctors by taking the insurance companies out of the equation.References (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/144-fiat-healthcare-crowdhealth-with-andy-schoonover)Saifedean’s first bo...2022-11-291h 35
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast143. Macro Myths with Coinbits' Rowais HannaRowais Hanna operates Coinbits' Twitter account, and has used it to publish fascinating in-depth investigations into the common myths of modern macroeconomics. He joins us to discuss the Consumer Price Index, how it is calculated, and the endless justifications used to adjust it. We also discuss the mythical origins of the 2% inflation target, and the trade-off between unemployment and inflation, and why supposedly empirical economists refuse to ever admit it is invalid. Rowais also discusses why he views bitcoin as the only way out of this mess, and how Coinbits helps onboard newcomers to bitcoin in a smooth and...2022-11-222h 06
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast142. Why Bitcoin Miners Get RektWhy are so many bitcoin miners going bankrupt? We discuss the economics of bitcoin mining, how the difficulty adjustment works, why it makes bitcoin mining a zero sum game, and why it ensures bitcoin is optimized for the saver, not for the miner. Plus, what are the things you need to keep in mind if you are considering getting into mining? Resources (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/142-why-bitcoin-miners-get-rekt)Saifedean’s first book, The Bitcoin StandardSaifedean’s second book, The Fiat StandardEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, acces...2022-11-1947 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast141. FTX: Beyond PonziJoin us as we take a close look at the amazing series of events in a week in which FTX went from being one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world, to being exposed as a fraudulent ponzi scheme, and its founder went from being a globally acclaimed & highly politically influential successful genius entrepreneur and philanthropist to a reviled con artist, who lost his investors & clients billions of dollars. What lessons can we learn from this episode about bitcoin, sh*tcoins, DeFi, and exchanges?Resources (All links available on saifedean.com/podcast/141-ftx-beyond-ponzi)...2022-11-141h 13
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast140. Climate Alarmism with Professor Richard LindzenRichard Lindzen is professor of Meteorology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he joins us to offer his scientific expertise on climate alarmism. He discusses how his background in physics and meteorology leads him to conclude that the alarmism around climate is unjustified, and we discuss how institutional and financial reasons have made fiat scientists so keen to promote an agenda of fear and panic. We discuss the problems with the academic publication industry, as well as Professor Lindzen’s experience as a lead author with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and where that led him. He al...2022-11-101h 47
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast139. Fossil Future with Alex EpsteinAlex Epstein joins us again to discuss his excellent new book, Fossil Future, which makes a powerful case for why fossil fuels are essential for human flourishing, and why restricting them is the real crisis facing humanity. Alex explains how overhyped the supposed ‘alternatives’ to fossil fuels are, and how fossil fuels remain completely essential for our modern standards of living, and why their use is constantly growing. Why do fossil fuels represent the only realistic alternative to poverty and early death for everyone on earth? Why do carbonhysterics only focus on the supposed negative impacts of fossil fuels, but...2022-11-021h 58
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast138. Climate physics with Professor William HapperPrinceton Professor Emeritus in Physics, William Happer, joins us to discuss the impact of CO2 on the Earth's climate and the state of modern science. What is the scientific evidence on the relationship between CO2 and Earth's climate? Does CO2 drive the Earth's temperature, or does temperature drive CO2? What does the fossil record tell us about the state of the world's climate in the past? Is current warming unprecedented? Why don't scientists study the evidence of prehistoric forests in the Arctic, and what it implies for historical temperatures? Why is there little focus on the enormous benefits...2022-10-291h 26
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast136. Starfish Publishing with Niko LaamanenNiko Laamanen, founder of Konsensus Network, joins us to discuss bitcoin publishing and his company's decentralized “starfish” organizational model. He explains how reading The Bitcoin Standard led him to found the world’s first bitcoin-only publishing house and how he harnessed an international network of volunteers to publish over 40 bitcoin titles in ten languages. He and Saifedean also discuss Niko’s journey with Austrian Economics, the importance of hodling bitcoin and work being done to support bitcoin adoption in Madeira.ReferencesNiko on Twitter.Konsensus Network on Twitter.Konsensus Network blog.The Bitcoin Whitepaper.See Kons...2022-10-221h 08
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast134. Praxeology in One Lesson with ConzaWhat is praxeology and why does it matter? In this episode, Conza, chairman of the Libertarian Party of Australia, joins us to discuss the theoretical foundations of economics. He explains why praxeology – the science of human action – provides the value-free framework needed to reason about economic questions, and how its method differs from that of physical sciences such as biology. He and Saifedean discuss how praxeology can be used to analyse topics such as minimum wage, inflation and pandemics, and why the contrasting methods used by quantitative macroeconomists are flawed. They also defend Hoppe's argumentation ethics: a proof that argu...2022-10-102h 07
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast133. Bitcoin Banks with Caitlin LongWall Street veteran and founder of Custodia Bank Caitlin Long joins us to discuss bitcoin banks, leverage and the macroeconomy. She explains how new “dollar and digital asset banks” like Custodia Bank are helping to bridge the gap between bitcoin and the US dollar, and why she has chosen to seek regulation rather than bypass it. She and Saifedean discuss financial leverage, its impact on bitcoin’s price and why people should be wary of companies promising risk-free yield on bitcoin. The conversation also covers recent developments in financial markets, including rising bond yields and the fall in the Britis...2022-10-041h 57
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast132. Expat Life with Mikkel ThorupMikkel Thorup, founder and CEO of Expat Money, joins us to make the case for becoming an expat. He discusses why people should consider moving their life offshore, which jurisdictions are most appealing and strategies listeners can pursue to mitigate tax obligations. Mikkel shares practical tips on finding quality healthcare, educating children, travelling comfortably and managing international finances. He also outlines his views on flag theory, the importance of geographical diversity in investment and the libertarian values that motivate him.ResourcesSaifedean’s viral tweet on "free" healthcare in Canada.Website of Mikkel’s Expa...2022-09-271h 54
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast130. The Fiat Standard: Unwritten ChaptersIn this seminar, Saifedean discusses ideas for potential chapters he considered for, but did not end up including in The Fiat Standard. The analytical framework of the book, examining the impact of fiat money through the destruction of savings, raising time preference, & allowing endless government finance, can be applied to many topics, and in this seminar Saifedean and the attendees explore some ideas. How does fiat affect medicine and the medical establishment and modern medicine? What is the impact on pharmaceutical drugs? What is the impact on law? How has it affected art?References...2022-09-1232 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast129. Bitcoin Venture Capital with Alyse KilleenManaging Partner of Stillmark, Alyse Killeen, joins us to discuss investing in bitcoin companies. She explains why Stillmark invests in "bitcoin only" companies, what she looks for in bitcoin startups and how venture capital in the bitcoin industry differs from traditional markets. She and Saifedean also discuss how bitcoin investing is long-term focused whereas token VCs have a new short-term model taking advantage of clueless retail with false narratives. Alyse explains how this long-term focus protects bitcoin VCs from short-term volatility, such as the recent spate of high-profile failures in the altcoin space. In the Q&A, Alyse answers...2022-09-061h 45
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast127. Why We Get Sick with Dr Benjamin BikmanAre the world's most common illnesses caused by insulin resistance? In this episode, Dr Benjamin Bikman joins us to discuss his best-selling book “Why We Get Sick”. He argues that insulin resistance is at the heart of the world's most prevalent diseases and that poor economic incentives have caused scientists to neglect this phenomenon to pursue unproductive avenues of research. Dr Bikman explains how insulin resistance impacts conditions ranging from diabetes to Alzheimer’s and offers practical advice for listeners looking to improve their health. He also shares his views on broader issues such as the health impact of seed o...2022-08-232h 22
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast126. Staying Humble & Stacking Sats with Matt OdellBTC veteran Matt Odell joins us to share his thoughts on the best ways to use bitcoin. We discuss different bitcoin custody options such as trusting third parties, hardware wallets, multisig, and paper wallets, and the advantages and trade-offs involved. What is the case for staying private on bitcoin, and what are the best tools available? What are the most common risks facing bitcoin holders? Will yield products on bitcoin go away or are they coming back? How do you plan for bitcoin inheritance? And much more!ResourcesMatt Odell on TwitterMatt’s official we...2022-08-162h 14
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast125. Learning to Code with Amjad MasadShould you learn to code? Is coding for everyone? Can learning to code make you more employable? Does the value of coding decline in a world of artificial intelligence? Do intellectual property laws help advance computer engineering or hold it back? In this episode, Saifedean talks to Amjad Masad: CEO of leading coding platform Replit. They discuss how Amjad’s upbringing in Jordan led him into the world of programming, how he started Replit, how it grew from an open source project to a company valued over $1b, teaching millions to code and build powerful products, and why he tu...2022-08-091h 55
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast122. Can bitcoin fix renewables? With Dan RobertsIn this episode, CEO of bitcoin mining company Iris Energy Dan Roberts joins us to discuss whether bitcoin can (and should) help fix renewable energy. Dan explains the problems that intermittent wind and solar energy create for power grids, and how his company works to solve them through bitcoin mining. He and Saifedean discuss whether grids would be better off only using reliable energy sources, how bitcoin’s difficulty adjustment forces miners to become more efficient, and why Iris Energy has chosen to mine bitcoin only. Dan also shares his views on why bitcoin’s game theoretic nature means it i...2022-07-181h 23
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast120. The Future of Stablecoins with Paolo ArdoinoHas Saifedean changed his mind on stablecoins? After handling $7b of redemptions in 48 hours, has USDT proven its resilience? Could regulated fiat banks handle this level of redemption? What happens to stablecoins if their adoption continues to grow? Can they replace foreign central banks as dollar providers to the world? Will they become major holders of US Treasuries? How will central banks deal with stablecoins? Are stablecoins a gateway to bitcoin? Can USDT be built on top of bitcoin's lightning network? This seminar hosts one of the leaders in the industry: Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex and Tether to...2022-07-041h 49
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast119. The Magic Money Tree - Interview With Isabel Oakeshott and James MelvilleIn this episode Saifedean joins Isabel Oakeshott and James Melville for an interview at the Speakeasy Podcast. They discuss why Saifedean decided to write The Bitcoin Standard, his views on the recent bitcoin price dip and the impact of the fiat “magic money tree” on society.ResourcesThe Speakeasy podcast on Apple Podcasts.Saifedean’s first book, The Bitcoin Standard available in 20 languages.Saifedean’s second book, The Fiat Standard available in English, Turkish, Spanish and French.All of Saifedean’s podcast episodes are available at saifedean.com/podcastSaifedean on Twitter.Enjoyed this episode? Y...2022-06-2854 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast118. The Islamic Case for BitcoinIn this interview with the Practical Islamic Finance podcast, Saifedean discusses Bitcoin from an Islamic perspective, and makes the case for why it is more compatible with Islamic Sharia law than government money. Whereas the creation of government money happens through the creation of interest-bearing debt which is forbidden in Islam, the creation of bitcoin is no different than the creation of a market commodity, with a competitive market for its production. Bitcoin's decentralization makes it uniquely different from all other digital currencies because it makes it a free market commodity, and not a tool that allows its issuer...2022-06-131h 25
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast117. The Problem with Interest with Tarek El Diwany (and Allen Farrington!)Tarek El Diwany’s book “The Problem with Interest” has attracted attention from scholars of Islamic finance and bitcoiners alike, including Allen Farrington, whose newly published book, Bitcoin Is Venice, draws heavily on Tarek's work. In this episode, Saifedean hosts Tarek and Allen to talk about the morality of lending with interest, why the practice is prohibited in Islam, and how an economy would function without interest rates. They discuss how monetary systems that require the creation of ever more debt impact human time preference, capital accumulation and morality, and whether interest would emerge in a free market monetary system...2022-06-011h 37
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast116. Bitcoin from First Principles, Saifedean interviewed by Lex FridmanIn perhaps his most comprehensive interview to date, Saifedean talks to Lex Fridman about the history of money, the foundations of economics, and why bitcoin represents a pathway to a more peaceful and prosperous world. Starting from Lex’s question “What is money?”, Saifedean draws on insights from his most recent book, The Fiat Standard, to take the listener on a four-hour historical journey. He explains how money emerged as a market good; why the gold standard developed in Britain and spread across the world; and the intriguing historical circumstances that led to government-controlled fiat money becoming the global medium...2022-05-234h 17
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast115. The Pitfalls of the Fiat Standard: Marty Bent interviews Saifedean AmmousFiat money doesn't just affect economic exchange, its impact on society is much wider. In this episode, Marty Bent, host of the Tales from the Crypt Podcast, interviews Saifedean about the ways fiat money encourages negative societal impacts ranging from climate alarmism to soil degradation to poor diets. They focus on the widely accepted need to transition to from fossil fuels to “renewable” energy and how government funding of science encourages the publication of studies that predict catastrophes and propose state intervention to avoid them. They also discuss how government statistics are manipulated to underplay the negative impacts of fiat...2022-05-171h 23
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast113. Saifedean demolishes Green Energy in Human Action PodcastCan we eliminate the use of fossil fuels? Can electric cars replace gasoline cars? Is a transition to wind and solar energy possible? At what cost? What impact will a forced transition have on economic development? How do the costs of eliminating fossil fuels compare to the dangers of increased CO2 emissions? What evidence is there for a pending climate catastrophe? The Mises Institute's Jeff Deist and Bob Murphy host Saifedean for a fascinating discussion of these and many more questions!ResourcesSaifedean’s PhD thesis Energy Systems and the Knowledge Problem: The Case of...2022-05-091h 18
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast111. Bitcoin and Monarchies with Prince Philip of SerbiaMarch 28th 2022.What is the case for monarchy? Why are monarchies better at long-term thinking? Why do monarchies outcompete republics in protecting property rights, promoting peace, raising living standards, and protecting the value of money? Would a return to hard money bring back the age of monarchies? We discuss all these questions with HRH Prince Philip of Serbia, who became the first monarch to publicly announce being a bitcoiner. Their conversation touches on the story of the Karađorđević dynasty, the factors that led to communist seizure of power in Yugoslavia, and whether a res...2022-04-111h 47
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast110. Can bitcoin fix Canada? with Maxime BernierMarch 22nd 2022.In a country dominated by statist politicians, what it is like to campaign for freedom, personal responsibility, and limited government? In this episode, Saifedean talks to leader of the People’s Party of Canada, Maxime Bernier about Canadian politics and whether bitcoin can protect Canadians from government overreach. They discuss Maxime’s journey into politics as a libertarian, why Canadian inflation is so high, and why Maxime supported recent protests by Canadian truckers. They also talk about the merits of gold versus bitcoin as money, and how Maxime would change Canada’s monetary policy...2022-04-0153 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast109. Is CO2 the Climate Control Knob? with Tom NelsonMarch 21st 2022.Is earth too hot? Is the weather getting worse? Are we experiencing a climate crisis? Is CO2 the control knob for the earth's climate? Is climate science basic physics? Do all scientists agree on these questions? Tom Nelson is an independent researcher who has spent many years studying these questions in-depth. He joins us to give us a rigorously researched perspective that contradicts the hysterical groupthink in fiat academia and media. He and Saifedean discuss how fiat funding of science creates incentives for groupthink and for bad ideas to survive unchallenged. They also...2022-03-281h 51
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast107. Deep Nutrition with Dr Cate ShanahanMarch 9th 2022.Saifedean hosts Dr Cate Shanahan to discuss her remarkable work on nutrition and the long term consequences of traditional foods and modern fiat foods. Cate's experience at medical school was powerless to stop her own health deteriorating, causing her to look at nutrition as a deeper cause of health problems, sending her down a rabbit hole to discover the horrors of modern seed oils, and the devastating damage caused by mainstream theories of health and nutrition, particularly the work of "the Keynes of Nutrition" Ancel Keys, who has arguably killed more humans than...2022-03-182h 09
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast106. Fiat Money beyond economics, with Tom WoodsFebruary 25th 2022.In this episode, Saifedean appears on The Tom Woods Show for a discussion on how the damage caused by fiat money extends beyond economics. Saifedean and Tom discuss why fiat money increases the power of governments and heightens societal time preference, disincentivising long-term planning. They also talk about the rise of “fiat mentality” and how societal attitudes have changed in areas such as diet, education and energy. They then discuss the “misery industry” of debt-based development aid – promoted by International Financial Institutions like the IMF – and how this industry has held back economic progress in...2022-03-1057 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast105. Fiat Money and Debt Slavery with Tom WoodsFebruary 24th 2021.In this episode, Saifedean appears on The Tom Woods Show for a discussion of fiat money and debt slavery. Saifedean and Tom talk about the role of government debt in the creation of fiat money; the recent freezing of bank accounts in the wake of Canadian protests, and why bitcoin improves on the shortcomings of gold. They then discuss how the fiat monetary system warps societal incentives by making debt accumulation a winning strategy.Resources:The Tom Woods Show official website.Tom’s free ebook Our Enemy The Fe...2022-03-0942 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast104. Augmenting Bitcoin with Samson Mow In this episode, Saifedean talks to Samson Mow, outgoing CSO of Blockstream and CEO of Pixelmatic, about why we should be “augmenting” rather than trying to change the bitcoin network. They begin by discussing Blockstream projects such as the Liquid Network that extend the range of options available to bitcoin users, while accepting the network’s fundamental protocol rules. They also discuss Samson’s role as a prominent “small blocker” in the 2015-2017 “Blocksize War” and whether – in retrospect – the victory of the small blockers was inevitable. Samson then shares his views on bitcoin adoption in Latin America, including El Salvador’s issuanc...2022-03-051h 33
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast100: Explaining Bitcoin with Parker LewisIn this episode Saifedean talks to writer and head of business development at Unchained Capital Parker Lewis about his Gradually, Then Suddenly series. They start by discussing Parker’s career in traditional finance during the 2008 financial crisis, and how discovering Austrian economics and bitcoin helped him to truly understand the workings of global finance. They then talk about the arguments of some of Parker’s well-known articles on topics ranging from why bitcoin can’t be copied to why bitcoin isn’t too volatile to why bitcoin can’t be banned. In the Q&A Parker discusses rumours that he will ru...2022-01-231h 59
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast95. Q&A: is money debt? Can monopolists control bitcoin? How time preference fixes youIn this episode, Saifedean invites his newsletter subscribers to join a Q&A seminar normally only available to Saifedean.com members. He answers questions on whether money and debt are the same, whether bitcoin whales or “monopolists” will gain too much power on the free market, the impact of energy trends on bitcoin mining, and the risks of holding bitcoin on an exchange. Participants also share their personal stories about how reading The Bitcoin Standard changed their life by lowering their time preference and allowing them to save for the future.ResourcesThe Myth of th...2021-12-031h 53
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast94. Plan B Passports with Katie The RussianIn this episode, Saifedean talks to Katie The Russian (Katie Ananina) about Plan B passports and how to navigate a world of Covid hysteria. Saifedean and Katie talk about “Flag Theory” and how obtaining multiple passports and residences can help sovereign individuals respond to restrictive government policies. They also talk about the arguments laid out in the book The Sovereign Individual and whether the rise of the microprocessor has led to a strengthening or weakening of government power. In the Q&A, Katie answers questions about tax strategies, asylum seekers and obtaining residences for dependents. Resources2021-11-251h 27
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast93. The resilience of stock-to-flow with PlanBIn this episode, Saifedean invites back PlanB to back discuss the resilience of his stock-to-flow bitcoin pricing model in the face of global economic changes. They talk about the range of events that have impacted the bitcoin price since the model’s inception – Covid lockdowns, MicroStrategy, Elon Musk, China mining ban, El Salvador – and why the price has largely stayed within one standard deviation of the model’s baseline throughout. They also discuss institutional interest in bitcoin, which countries might follow El Salvador in adopting bitcoin as legal tender, and how QE and lockdown-created supply chain issues are causing global p...2021-11-201h 59
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast92. The Fiat Standard book launchIn this Twitter Spaces discussion, Saifedean introduces his new book The Fiat Standard. Working through the chapters of the book, he discusses how the fiat monetary system works, why the Federal Reserve constitutes its “single node”, and how fiat is “mined” into existence through bank lending. He also talks about how the fiat monetary system impacts society in areas ranging from diet to energy to education. Saifedean then takes questions from Twitter users on The Sovereign Individual thesis, CBDCs and whether bitcoin miners are the “central banks” of bitcoin.ResourcesBitcoin Maximalist Giacomo Zucco makes the ca...2021-11-182h 12
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast91. The Immaculate Conception: Bitcoin vs The Fiat StandardIn this episode, Saifedean talks to author and public intellectual Jordan Peterson about how bitcoin solves the problems of The Fiat Standard. Saifedean starts by introducing the Austrian School of Economics, its key concepts such as “opportunity cost”, and how it differs from alternative schools. Saifedean and Jordan then move on to a discussion of the civilizing impact of hard money, why bitcoin is different from other cryptocurrencies, and why bitcoin mining changes the dynamics of the global energy market. Finally, they discuss their experiences working in fiat academia and why online learning is making the traditional university obsolete.2021-11-172h 01
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast90. Climate Hysteria with Alex EpsteinIn this episode Saifedean invites back philosopher and energy expert Alex Epstein to talk about climate hysteria and the energy issues facing the world today. They discuss the ongoing COP26 talks in Glasgow and why those setting its agenda are driven by an anti-human philosophy. They also talk about emerging power shortages around the world and why these are caused by a government-led push towards unreliable energy. Alex explains why being opposed to human impact on the environment is equivalent to being anti-development, and why restricting the use of coal hits the world’s poorest the hardest. In the Q...2021-11-152h 02
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast89. Disrupting the global payments industry with Jack MallersIn this episode Saifedean talks to Jack Mallers, CEO of Strike, about how the Lightning Network is disrupting the global payments industry. Jack explains how international remittances work, why they are so costly and why the industry cannot compete with Lightning-based solutions. He and Saifedean then discuss how bitcoin is helping El Salvadorians transition from using cash to using bitcoin, whilst bypassing commercial banks. They also cover Jack’s role in helping to introduce Lightning tips to Twitter and Strike’s new “Pay Me in Bitcoin” application. In the Q&A, Jack takes questions on Strike’s expansion into Europe, wh...2021-11-111h 59
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast88. Is bitcoin good money? A debate with Paul FrijtersIn this episode Saifedean invites back Professor Paul Frijters of the London School of Economics to debate whether bitcoin is a good form of money. Saifedean makes the case for money as a market phenomenon, and argues that bitcoin has the scarcity, divisibility, fungibility and transportability that humans have historically valued in monies. Paul questions whether bitcoin mining is a zero-sum game and whether the fact that people hold bitcoin really demonstrates it has value. The debate touches on the demonetization of silver in China, the scarcity of land, and whether government force is legitimate at all.2021-11-072h 12
The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean and Michael Saylor on Austrian Economics and Saylor.orgSaifedean is delighted to be offering a free introductory course on Austrian economics through Saylor.org, Michael Saylor's free online university. In this Twitter Spaces discussion, Michael and Saifedean discuss the course content, how the Austrian School’s approach to economics differs from the mainstream, and why it is best to study economics in the Austrian tradition. They also discuss the incredibly successful model of Saylor.org. The platform has registered almost a million students, offers more than 100 courses, and is offering students a chance to complete a university degree for free.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SP...2021-08-111h 10
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast75. The Carnivore Diet with Paul SaladinoIn this episode Saifedean talks to Paul Saladino MD about meat eating and his book The Carnivore Code. They begin by discussing how transitioning from a vegan to a carnivore diet helped Paul to cure his eczema and why he now recommends others do the same. They cover why toxins are present in many commonly-eaten plants, what Paul learnt from studying the eating habits of the Hazda tribe, and whether fruit and honey have a place in a predominantly meat-based diet. They end by talking about the limits of methods used by researchers to come to conclusions about diet...2021-08-051h 54
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast74. The Real Drivers of Technological ProgressIn this episode Saifedean talks about popular misconceptions regarding scientific progress, focusing on aviation as a case study. He describes how the Wright brothers invented the first airplane in 1903 despite claims from scientific authorities of the time that human flight was impossible, and how commercial aircraft capabilities started to decline after the 1970s. Drawing on insights from the work of Terence Kealey, Saifedean describes how many other historical inventions – such as those of Thomas Newcomen and James Watt – were the result of tinkering and practitioner trial and error rather academic study. The podcast ends with a discussion of why the...2021-08-011h 22
The Bitcoin Standard PodcastGuest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat StandardSaifedean appearance on The Human Action podcast, hosted by Jeff Deist, President of Mises Institute. Quoted from the original description:Saifedean Ammous, famous for The Bitcoin Standard, has a remarkable new book detailing the effects of fiat money on virtually every aspect of society. In the tradition of Guido Hülsmann's The Ethics of Money Production, Ammous returns with The Fiat Standard. From a framework of Austrian economics, this book explains the sordid history of central banks severing currencies from gold redemption—both to finance war and enjoy the political benefits of default. But it also considers the...2021-07-231h 00
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast72. Thank God for Bitcoin with Jimmy SongIn this episode Saifedean talks to bitcoin developer and author Jimmy Song about programming and Jimmy’s new book Thank God for Bitcoin, which explores bitcoin from a Christian perspective. They discuss how Jimmy’s Python coding skills helped him to get a job at a bitcoin company in 2013, and what benefits learning to code can bring to bitcoiners. In their discussion of Thank God for Bitcoin they cover how money affects our morality and time preference. They tackle questions such as whether it is ethical to go into debt, whether Western civilisation started to decline after going off the...2021-07-221h 44
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast73. Guest Episode: Mises Institute with Jeff Deist: The Fiat StandardSaifedean appearance on The Human Action podcast, hosted by Jeff Deist, President of Mises Institute. Quoted from the original description:Saifedean Ammous, famous for The Bitcoin Standard, has a remarkable new book detailing the effects of fiat money on virtually every aspect of society. In the tradition of Guido Hülsmann's The Ethics of Money Production, Ammous returns with The Fiat Standard. From a framework of Austrian economics, this book explains the sordid history of central banks severing currencies from gold redemption—both to finance war and enjoy the political benefits of default. But it...2021-07-1856 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast51. The Global Bond Market and Bitcoin with Greg FossExperienced high-yield credit trader Greg Foss joins Saifedean Ammous for a discussion on why bond investors should own Bitcoin. They talk about why Bitcoin represents insurance against sovereign debt defaults, how Greg’s values Bitcoin using data from the Credit Default Swap markets, and why those same markets suggest that Canada’s official credit rating is too high.Greg makes reference to:This table showing the implied default risk of different countries based on CDC markets: http://www.worldgovernmentbonds.com/sovereign-cds/The website that first allowed Greg to appreciate the beauty of Bitcoin from an engineering pers...2021-04-282h 02
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast47. Fiat foodIn this episode we discuss the link between fiat money and fiat food, based on the latest chapter from The Fiat Standard, available to subscribers on saifedean.com. We discuss: fiat's encouragement of high time preference thinking causing soil depletion and bad food choices; why fiat governments heavily subsidize fiat foods to make inflation look better; and how a hard monetary standard incentivizes eating real food and regenerating soil. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com...2021-04-1333 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast40. Dr. Shawn Baker on Meat, Fiat Foods, and BitcoinThis week we host the poster child for carbohydrate deficiency, carnivore elite athlete, orthopedic surgeon, author, and bitcoiner Dr. Shawn Baker! We discuss Shawn's personal experience as an athlete, and his professional experience as a surgeon, on the carnivore diet, the rationale for eating meat-only, the health benefits, and why dietary interventions are far more effective than public health interventions. We also ask Shawn's views on sourcing meat, the environmental impact of meat production, fasting, coffee, and wine.The makers of my favorite grill, the Otto Wilde Grill, are offering you a 10% discount and a free membership...2021-03-141h 24
The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous on the Rich Dad Radio Show with Robert KiyosakiGold became money as determined by the free market because of its properties—scarcity. But with the invention of Bitcoin, we are now seeing a historical event that will never be repeated. Bitcoin’s characteristics make it a direct competitor to the central banks because of its absolute scarcity, resistance to theft and confiscation, and the system that it’s built upon prevents it from being shut down.Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking says, “The higher the ratio of the stock to the flow, the more likely a good i...2020-12-231h 50The Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Fiat Standard - Chapter 1 Read by Guy SwannThe Fiat Standard - Chapter 1 Read by Guy Swann"For the reader who has become familiar with the operation of bitcoin, a good way to understand the operation of fiat is by drawing analogy to the operation of bitcoin using concepts like mining, nodes, balances, and proof of work. My aim is to explain the operation and engineering structure of the fiat monetary system and how it operates, in reality, away from the naive romanticism of governments and banks who have benefited from this system for a century." - Saifedean AmmousToday we dig into...2020-12-2128 min
The Bitcoin Standard Podcast7. How To Grill A Steak and Quit Fiat FoodAfter five years of eating nothing but meat, Saifedean explains everything he learned about how to grill a steak, and why to grill it. Being well-nourished with meat is the best way to avoid getting addicted to highly-addictive processed junk.In this week's seminar, Saifedean discusses the most important things he learned about sourcing and preparing meat to stay healthy, as well as some of the most relevant readings that have shaped his thinking on this topic, and the connection between fiat money and fiat food.Saifedean's guide to meat. Enjoyed t...2020-10-121h 56The Bitcoin Standard PodcastDr. Saifedean Ammous on his Upcoming Economics Textbook - Human Action PodcastProfessor Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, is in the midst of writing a new textbook titled Principle of Economics. But he's writing it in open-source form: drafting, revising, and sharing the manuscript with his online students as the book is created. And unlike most lousy college economics textbooks, his offering is rooted in Austrian theory and contains numerous references to Menger, Böhm-Bawerk, Mises, Rothbard, and Hoppe. Academia is changing, and the way we learn is ripe for disruption. Dr. Ammous is at the fore of these changes, and you don't want to miss this show.2020-09-3046 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastBitcoin Fixes This #5 - Saifedean Ammous on Off Chain with Jimmy SongSaifedean Ammous is the author of The Bitcoin Standard. We talk about the university system, how money has made it highly inefficient and how the internet is routing around it. Saifedean also tells us about how government money has made colleges into ineffective research institutions, how PhD students are abused as cheap labor and how competition will ultimately help everyone. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ ...2020-09-221h 03The Bitcoin Standard Podcast4. Microstrategy announcement of allocating $425M into BitcoinSeminar 4 with Dr. Ammous for September 17, 2020Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://col...2020-09-1855 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastEconomics, Energy, and Bitcoin w/ Alex Epstein & Saifedean AmmousIn this episode of Power Hour by Alex Epstein, author of The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, interviews Dr. Saifedean Ammous, economist and author of "The Bitcoin Standard."Alex and Dr. Ammous discuss a wide range of topics, including:How Ammous got interested in energy economics.What Ammous learned studying the economics of biofuels.Why it’s crucial to think of time as the most important resource.How energy relates to time.How economists tend to undervalue energy - and what Ammous is doing to address this.Additionally, they discuss se...2020-09-151h 23The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous on Why Bitcoin is the Most Advanced Form of MoneySaifedean Ammous is an economist and the author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking, which has been translated into 20 languages. In this episode, he discusses:the basic tenets of Austrian economics and why it is the only school where Bitcoin is possiblehistorical examples of currencies and how they lost their monetary valuethe stock-to-flow model and how Bitcoin fits into that modelthe three functions, or descriptive properties, of money and why Bitcoin fulfills these functionsthe concept of sound moneythe idea of time preference in economics and why he believes it is so importantthe distinction between...2020-08-311h 08The Bitcoin Standard PodcastPlan B & Saifedean Ammous – Bitcoin S2FX, S2F, and Evolution From Collectible to Financial AssetFrom the Stephan Livera Podcasthttps://stephanlivera.com/Guest Saifedean Ammoushttps://saifedean.comhttps://twittercom/saifedean THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2020-07-291h 36The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous – How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin Scenarios SLP 69SLP69 Saifedean Ammous – How governments could kill Bitcoin and Bitcoin scenariosOriginal Episode From the Stephan Livera Podcast THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2020-07-221h 04The Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Crypto Gathering - Kevin Kelly & Saifedean Ammous on Real Vision FinanceListen to Kevin Kelly, co-founder of Delphi Digital, interview Saifedean Ammous, author of "The Bitcoin Standard". THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2020-07-1649 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastCrypto Voices - Show 90: Saifedean Ammous - Economic Principles & Bitcoin @saifedeanMatthew interviews Dr. Saifedean Ammous, Austrian economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard.Saifedean comes back on the show for an in depth discussion on some classical principles of (Austrian) economics, of which he is currently lecturing online in his second Principles of Economics course, available now (link below).We cover what makes Austrianism different from mainstream Keynesianism, why Austrianism's common sense isn't so "common," what a true monopoly is (can you find one?), and some debates among Austrians in money and banking.We also cover the Bitcoin upcoming halvening (is it priced...2020-04-211h 17The Bitcoin Standard PodcastOnce Bitten Podcast featuring Dr. Saifedean AmmousToday's guest is none other than @Saifedean Ammous author of the Bitcoin Standard. Join us as we take a deep dive into the concept of time preference and #Bitcoin.Learn how @Saifedean views the world and what life experiences have helped him change and shape his thinking to a low time preference mindset.Co-host Lauren and twin brother Samuel return to ask a 9-year-old #Bitcoin related question to @Saifedean, which he answers with aplomb!Find out @Saifedean thoughts about the current University and #education system and why he now prefers to teach outside...2020-04-0859 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast = Tales from the Crypt #110 featuring Saifedean Ammouswww.saifedean.comSaifedean's recent appearance on Tales From The Crypt"Join Marty as he sits down with Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, to discuss:- Academia- Bitcoinization might not play out how you think- The collective "We"- Building his Economics course- much more" THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.i...2019-10-3149 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastCan Bitcoin Replace Government-Issued Money? Saifedean Ammous debates George Selgin"Bitcoin is poorly suited to the purpose of becoming any nation's main medium of exchange."That was the topic of a public debate hosted by the Soho Forum in New York City on August 12, 2019. It featured George Selgin, director of the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, and economist Saifedean Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard: The Decentralized Alternative to Central Banking (2018). Soho Forum Director Gene Epstein moderated.Welcome to the audio podcasting home of Saifedean Ammous and The Bitcoin Standard.When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system th...2019-10-041h 26The Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live At King's College, New YorkDr. Saifedean Ammous speaks at the Libertarians Scholars Conference September 29, 2019. When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that’s fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of Bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications.While Bitcoin...2019-10-0317 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Interview on The Investor's Podcast NetworkIn this episode, you'll learn:· Why a higher demand for Bitcoin indirectly makes the currency more secure and in turn a better store of wealth· Why the adoption of a deflationary currency like Bitcoin will encourage people to think long term and invest more· Why the clearance mechanisms of central banks will ensure the fiat currency system’s survival· Why profitable bitcoin mining in the future won’t be using fossil fuels· Why Altcoins can’t compete with Bitcoin regardless of any current or future technical properties THE...2019-09-0945 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous at the Merkle ConferenceAs Dr. Ammous explains in his presentation why this has far reaching implications for the world we live in, given that money is a competitive market at all times, meaning that all monies are in constant competition with each other. If history is any guide, the harder money always comes out on top at the end. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://ok...2019-09-011h 24The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous on his newest project!Saifedean Ammous previews his upcoming Austrian Economics project. Visit his website at: www.Saifedean.com THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/2019-07-1618 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Presents Saifedean Ammous TOKEN2049 Hong Kong13 March 2019 Saifedean Ammous - Author and Economist As bitcoin enters its tenth year, Saifedean Ammous examines the unique economic properties of bitcoin, how bitcoin is scaling to meet growing demand, and the economic, political, and social impacts of the resort to a hard money like bitcoin. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.no...2019-06-2321 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous vs Peter Schiff on Sound Banking, Gold & BitcoinSaifedean debates Peter Schiff on the merits of Bitcoin vs. gold. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2019-05-211h 33The Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents - Bitcoin Debate with Saifedean AmmousMichael Pento will debate Saifedean Ammous on Bitcoin as a form of money. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2019-04-2244 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous and Tone Vays in Hong KongBitcoin meetup at Hong Kong. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2019-03-161h 06The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Live in ZurichRecorded Live May 23, 2018. THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2019-02-1056 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Live From Unconfiscatable in Las VegasTHE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - https://coinbitsapp.com/ 2019-01-2744 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Live in MunichEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - h...2019-01-0241 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Interviewed By Anita PoschThis interview originally appeared on Anita Posch's Bitcoin & Co. Podcast.Anita Posch Website.Anita Posch's Twitter. Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/2018-12-1357 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Interviewed By Stephen LiveraStephan interviews Saifedean Ammous, Austrian Economics Professor and author of The Bitcoin Standard. In this podcast episode we take a deep dive into the case for Bitcoin as sound money, and what is potentially the hardest money the world has ever seen.We discuss:Bitcoin as Sound MoneyWhy using the hardest money is not a choiceWhy Bitcoin is difficult to change, and why that's a good thingHow Bitcoin may proceed through various stages on a path to becoming the global standard for valueFractional Reserve Banking vs Full Reserve Banking in a Bitcoin Standard world 2018-11-201h 24The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Interviewed by Jeff DeistIt turns out the best book on Bitcoin was written by someone who thinks the cryptocurrency is not a particularly good form of payment, not particularly anonymous, and not a good investment for most people.Saifedean Ammous, professor of economics at Lebanese American University, wrote 'The Bitcoin Standard' to cut through the hype and examine crypto technology through a rigorous Austrian lens. The result is a phenomenal book: pro-gold, pro-Mises, and optimistic about the crypto revolution's goal of creating truly private money. This is the guy you should listen to when it comes to Bitcoin....2018-10-1752 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Live in MadridEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - h...2018-10-0848 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Interviewed by Zack VoellEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - h...2018-09-1958 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Live in MiamiEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - h...2018-08-261h 05The Bitcoin Standard PodcastSaifedean Ammous Interviewed By Max HIllebrandEnjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.THE BITCOIN STANDARD TOOLKIT/SPONSORSNYDIG - https://nydig.comCyphersafe - https://cyphersafe.io/ OKCoin - https://okcoin.com/Nodl - https://www.nodl.it/Coldcard - https://coldcardwallet.com/CoinBits App - h...2018-08-051h 27The Bitcoin Standard PodcastThe Bitcoin Standard Podcast Presents Saifedean Ammous Live in ViennaBitcoin Austria presents the book presentation and discussion of Saifedean Ammous: The Bitcoin Standard. Organization: Johannes Grill, Harald Schilly (Bitcoin Austria)Introduction: Constantin Veyder-Malberg (Capital Bank)Discussion: Nikolaus Jilch (die Presse)Venue: Capital Bank, Vienna, AustriaVideo: Stefan Haselgruber, Isabelle Janda, Alexander SchagerlDate: 2018-05-18https://www.bitcoin-austria.athttps://saifedean.com/ Enjoyed this episode? You can take part in podcast seminars, access Saifedean’s courses and read chapters of his forthcoming books by becoming a Saifedean.com member. Find out more here.2018-07-131h 39The Bitcoin Standard PodcastAnother Sneak Preview of The Bitcoin Standard Podcast with Saifedean AmmousWelcome to the audio podcasting home of Saifedean Ammous and The Bitcoin Standard.When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small Online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications. ...2018-06-3006 minThe Bitcoin Standard PodcastA Sneak Preview of Saifedean Ammous' The Bitcoin Standard PodcastWelcome to the audio podcasting home of Saifedean Ammous and The Bitcoin Standard.When a pseudonymous programmer introduced “a new electronic cash system that's fully peer-to-peer, with no trusted third party” to a small Online mailing list in 2008, very few paid attention. Ten years later, and against all odds, this upstart autonomous decentralized software offers an unstoppable and globally-accessible hard money alternative to modern central banks. The Bitcoin Standard analyzes the historical context to the rise of bitcoin, the economic properties that have allowed it to grow quickly, and its likely economic, political, and social implications. ...2018-06-2506 min