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Crypto VoicesAnthony Scaramucci on Bitcoin, Trump, and the Future of U.S. Crypto PolicyIn this episode, Matthew and Alec sit down with Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge and host of The Rest is Politics US. The discussion covers Bitcoin’s evolution from fringe technology to near-mainstream asset, the impact of U.S. politics on crypto regulation, and Scaramucci’s own take on Bitcoin. Scaramucci also offers a candid take on the global financial landscape, authoritarian threats, and the geopolitical risks of ignoring Bitcoin’s role in future economic systems.Learn more about Anthony Scaramucci - https://www.scaramucci.net/Crypto Voices: Episode 187Show Sponsor: Debifi - https://debifi.com/Donations to Porkopolis Econom...2025-06-0652 minCrypto VoicesGuarding Your Digital Footprint: havenX's Strategies for Privacy in a Connected WorldIn this episode of Crypto Voices, Alec Harris breaks down his appearance in The Atlantic's article How to Disappear, diving deep into the mechanics and mindset behind extreme privacy. He explains how havenX operates at the intersection of digital and physical security, especially for high-risk individuals, crypto holders, and public figures. From masking home addresses to avoiding SIM swaps, the episode is filled with real-world examples and cautionary tales, including corporate attacks and OSINT-driven threats. It’s a must-watch for anyone interested in operational security, privacy-enhancing technologies, and staying safe in a post-KYC world.Atlantic Article: https://www.theatlantic.co...2025-06-0250 minCrypto VoicesCan the U.S. and EU preserve free trade and security in a world drifting toward protectionism?In this episode of Crypto Voices, Matthew and Alec are joined by Yaël Ossowski and Eglė Markevičiūtė of the Consumer Choice Center for an in-depth discussion on the future of transatlantic cooperation in a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic environment. They explore the rising tensions between the U.S. and EU over tariffs, tech regulation, defense spending, and trade imbalances, while warning against the consequences of protectionism and short-term political thinking.The panel breaks down key themes from the Consumer Choice Center’s recent policy paper, including energy partnerships, digital sovereignty, mineral sourcing, and the growing threat...2025-04-161h 13Crypto VoicesRemigijus Simasius - Ukraine, NATO & Europe’s Future: Can the West Hold the Line?Crypto Voices: Episode 182Show Sponsors: Trezor - https://trezor.io/Debifi - https://debifi.com/Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.comAlec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/In this episode, Matthew sits down with Remigijus Šimašius, former Lithuanian Justice Minister, Member of Parliament, and Mayor of Vilnius, to discuss Ukraine, NATO, and the shifting geopolitical landscape. They ex...2025-03-121h 20Crypto VoicesDennis Duckworth - AI, Privacy & the FutureCrypto Voices: Episode 181Show Sponsors: Trezor - https://trezor.io/Debifi - https://debifi.com/Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.comAlec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by Dennis Duckworth from Kindo AI to discuss the future of AI, security, and its impact on society. They dive into how large language models (LLMs) are reshaping corporate workflows, the critical role of AI in cybersecurity, and why privacy concerns and data security must be top priorities. Dennis shares insights on AI...2025-03-1157 minCrypto VoicesOmid Malekan: Bitcoin EducationCrypto Voices: Episode 179Show Sponsors: Trezor - https://trezor.io/Debifi - https://debifi.com/Donations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/Show support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.comAlec Harris's havenX: https://thehavenx.com/In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by Omid Malekan to discuss the latest market movements, Bitcoin’s resilience, and the evolving role of nation-states in Bitcoin adoption. They dive into Bitcoin's price stability amid macroeconomic uncertainty, the growing rumors of sovereign Bitcoin reserves, and whether the U.S. should hold Bitcoin as a strategic asset. The discussion also covers th...2025-02-1456 minCrypto VoicesMike YeagleyCrypto Voices: Episode 178
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In our latest episode, we discover the shocking truth about how mobile advertising has evolved into a sophisticated surveillance system through the collection of precise geolocation data. Our guest, Mike Yeagley...2024-11-151h 06Crypto VoicesRyan McBethCrypto Voices: Episode 177
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In our latest episode, we delve into a thought-provoking discussion on the complex issue of authoritarianism and the alarming rise of misinformation. Our guest speaker, Ryan McBeth, a defense expert and military veteran shares his insights on why some people may be reluctant to view Vladimir Putin as a dictator despite the authoritarian nature of his rule in Russia.The...2024-11-011h 02Crypto VoicesSina: 21st CapitalCrypto Voices: Episode 176
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Discover how a mathematical model created eight years ago has accurately predicted Bitcoin's price trajectory to this day. In this episode, quantitative researcher Sina explains how data analytics and economics can unveil Bitcoin's underlying patterns.Learn about the "640 rule" - a remarkable observation showing how a 40% increase in Bitcoin's age consistently leads to a 6x price increase. Unlike traditional financial...2024-10-2554 minCrypto VoicesTim Starr - Libertarian Perspectives Part 2Crypto Voices: Episode 175Show Sponsors: Trezor - https://trezor.io/Debifi - https://debifi.com/
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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined again by Tim Starr, a libertarian historian and philosopher, to discuss the current state of American media and politics. The conversation highlights the rise of “useful idiots,” figures like Jill Stein and Dave Rubin, who appear influenced by foreign powers like Russia, despite promoting non-interventionist views. Starr urges skepticism of financially incentivized pund...2024-10-112h 42Crypto VoicesJohn Altorelli - Noise SellsCrypto Voices: Episode 174
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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest John Altorelli. Watch John's journey from being skeptical about crypto to becoming a proponent, highlighting the importance of being open-minded and willing to learn. John also talks about the Terraverse, a project that brought together experts from crypto, AI, and other fields to discuss big ideas and bridge generational gaps.
Contents
00:00:00 - From Boomer Skeptic to Crypto Enthusiast
00:02:40 - Exploring the...2024-09-271h 32Crypto VoicesMichael Adams: At the CrossroadsCrypto Voices: Episode 173
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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest, Michael Adams, a former deputy editor at Forbes Advisor. Michael shares his insights on the current state of the crypto market and we also explore the challenges of mainstream adoption, the financialization of crypto, and the complex philosophical debates around the revolutionary potential of Bitcoin.
Contents
00:00:00 - Crypto's Financialization and Traditionalists' Perspectives
00:05:07 - From Marketing to Crypto Journalism: My Unexpected Path
00:08:06...2024-08-231h 02Crypto VoicesGiovanni Santostasi: Bitcoin is on a TRENDCrypto Voices: Episode 172
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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest, Giovanni Santostasi. Giovanni, a proponent of the Bitcoin power law thesis, shares his insights on the power law trend observed over price and time across Bitcoin's history. He first noticed Bitcoin's potential power law behavior back in 2013, intrigued by its ability...2024-08-093h 00Crypto VoicesTim Starr: Libertarian Perspectives on National DefenseCrypto Voices: Episode 171
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In this episode, Matthew is joined by special guest, Tim Starr. Tim Starr, a long-time libertarian activist, shares his insights on the challenges libertarians face in addressing this "hard problem". This episode explores the nuances of military interventions, using examples like the Iraq War and the current invasion of Ukraine. While acknowledging controversies, Tim Starr argues for considering different military actions' specific contexts and motivations. The conversation also touches on historical revisionism...2024-07-262h 57Crypto VoicesDr. Richard Carrier: Church & StateCrypto Voices: Episode 170
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In this episode, Matthew and Alec are joined by special guest Dr. Richard Carrier. Dr. Carrier is a distinguished author and speaker renowned worldwide. As a professional historian, published philosopher, and leading advocate for the American freethought movement, Dr. Carrier has delivered presentations across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Puerto Rico. He has also appeared on American television and radio in Canada and London, championing rigorous historical methods and...2024-07-191h 34Crypto VoicesJosef Tětek: Trezor AcademyCrypto Voices: Episode 168
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Today Keto and Matthew are joined by special guest, Josef Tětek. Josef spearheads the Trezor Academy and the latest initiative, Bitcoineta West Africa. Trezor Academy is an educational program focused on spreading Bitcoin knowledge in Africa. The program consists of in-person meetups led by local Bitcoin experts, providing a platform for individuals to learn about the potential of Bitcoin.
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https://blog.trezor.io/introducing-trezor-academy-bitcoineta-spreading-bitcoin-knowledge-where-it-matters-the-most-d68933c...2024-06-041h 02Crypto VoicesDerek Odom: Non-Von & chip securityCrypto Voices: Episode 167
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Today Alec and Matthew are joined by special guest, Derek Odom. Derek is the CEO of Non-Von, a revolutionary Dartmouth-affiliated startup bridging the gap between algorithms and computing hardware.
In this episode, Derek shares insights into his company's groundbreaking work on neuromorphic hardware architecture—a technology inspired by brain circuitry. Th...2024-05-2856 min
Crypto VoicesSeth for PrivacyCrypto Voices: Episode 166
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Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by Seth for Privacy. Seth is a privacy advocate who strives to educate and learn more about where technology and privacy meet and is deeply enthusiastic about the ability these technologies grant people to take back control of their data, and more broadly, their digital lives. Learn about...2024-05-211h 17Crypto VoicesYves Bennaïm: Bitcoin in SwitzerlandCrypto Voices: Episode 165
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Today Alec, Keto, and Matthew are joined by guest Yves Bennaïm to discuss all things Bitcoin. Yves Bennaïm has focused since 2011 on the societal and political implications of Bitcoin and its Blockchain technology. In 2017, he founded 2B4CH, a not-for-profit think tank dedicated to helping industries and governments comprehend the social and financial im...2024-05-031h 10Crypto VoicesBitcoin HalvingCrypto Voices: Episode 164
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This episode was recorded on April 18th, 2024.
Matthew and Alec talk about the upcoming Bitcoin halving and Matt breaks down some of his latest charts, featuring the United States M3 Money and the importance of repos and Eurodollars. They also look at the Bitcoin price Power law percentiles.
...2024-04-2450 minCrypto VoicesPeter Todd: Ukraine and ContrarianismCrypto Voices: Episode 163
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Matthew and Alec talk with Peter Todd about supporting Ukraine, and knowing when to *not* be a contrarian. We run the gamut on global security, focusing on Ukraine, but also Israel, Taiwan, and Bitcoin.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:45 Idiotic contrarianism
00:04:30 Why aren't we standing up to...2024-03-011h 20
Crypto VoicesBitcoin is not PayPalPorkopolis Economics: Episode 100
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we fact-check the age-old (in Bitcoin terms!!) comparisons that have always been made between Bitcoin and PayPal. You need to simply understand that Bitcoin is basic money, and whatever is happening inside of PayPal, is not.
This...2024-02-2823 min
Crypto VoicesBitcoin is a Top 10 AssetPorkopolis Economics: Episode 99
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we are looking at the Bitcoin market cap vs. Meta's. Towards the end of the video, I show you where Meta and Bitcoin rank among other top assets.
Contents
00:09 Chart Breakdown
01:07 Meta's Market Cap History
0256 Bitcoin's Market Cap History
2024-02-2209 min
Crypto VoicesWhat Does the Fed Own?Porkopolis Economics: Episode 98
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we are following up on last week's United States 10-year Government Bond Yield video. In this video, we are comparing the U.S. 10-year Government Bond Yield to the Federal Reserve ownership of U.S. debt.
Contents
00:57 What Does the Fed Control?
02:03...2024-02-2011 min
Crypto VoicesHow Extreme is the US 10-yr Bond Yield?Porkopolis Economics: Episode 97
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we review the United States 10-year Government Bond Yield, also known as the 10 Year Note.
A History of Interest Rates, Fourth Edition (Wiley Finance) by Sydney Homer: https://www.amazon.com/History-Interest-Rates-Fourth-Finance/dp/0471732834
Contents
00:10 Understanding the Bond Yield
2024-02-1407 min
Crypto VoicesSilver's "Price" in HistoryPorkopolis Economics: Episode 96
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we review the exponential regression price of silver over the last fifty years.
All-time trend coefficients to draw it yourself:
Power formula: y = a * EXP (b * x)
Coefficients found: y = 3.52 * EXP (0.28% * x)
Contents
00:08 Silver Price...2024-02-1305 min
Crypto VoicesGold's "Price" in HistoryPorkopolis Economics: Episode 95
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All-time trend coefficients to draw it yourself:
Power formula: y = a * EXP (b * x)
Coefficients found: y = 132.49 * EXP (0.41% * x)
Prior videos with further info:
Gold original exponential explainer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFRkS2_ylec
Gold with other...2024-02-1208 min
Crypto VoicesHow fast does your balance sheet grow?Porkopolis Economics: Episode 94
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Today, we take a look at the Federal Reserve balance sheet and determine how fast it grows.
Contents
00:12 Balance Sheet Overview
00:47 Global Financial Crisis and its Effects
02:22 Speed of Growth
03:57 Growth Curve after 2008
05:01 Growth...2024-02-0906 min
Crypto VoicesApple’s Market Cap vs. Shares TradedPorkopolis Economics: Episode 93
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Today, we review Apple’s market cap versus the value of shares traded using a 40-year graph of the Apple market cap.
Contents
00:17 Graph Overview
01:52 Evaluation Notes and What Isn't Going to be Covered
02:37 Value of Shares Traded...2024-02-0609 min
Crypto VoicesThe United States Dominates NATOPorkopolis Economics: Episode 92
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Today, we review NATO military expenditure, break down key member nations, and break down the 2% guideline.
Contents
00:11 Table Overview
01:42 Quick 30-Member Nation Breakdown
04:46 The 2% Guideline
05:40 Measuring Military Strength and How We Do It
07:41 Expenditure Breakdown and Who Is Following...2024-02-0512 min
Crypto VoicesWhat the heck is TTM?Porkopolis Economics: Episode 91
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Here we review how to calculate TTM (trailing-12 month!) returns for the S&P 500 over the last 220+ years, how these returns actually look graphically, and what the all-time averages say you "should" be getting from your portfolio.
...2024-01-3111 min
Crypto Voices50 Years of StocksPorkopolis Economics: Episode 90
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
The video is a continuation of a pervious video. Matthew reviews another trend-line from the S&P500 index. Also explained are the volatility over the years, highs and lows in significant years and the all time trend.
...2024-01-2911 min
Crypto Voices220 Years of S&P PricingPorkopolis Economics: Episode 89
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
This video discusses the S&P500 over the last 220 years. Also explained are the volatility over the years, highs and lows in significant decades and the all time trend. The important thing to look at when it comes to long-term returns is...2024-01-2615 minCrypto VoicesPete Winn: Fedimints RevisitedCrypto Voices: Episode 162
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Matthew, Alec & Michel talk with Pete Winn, Bitcoin educator extraordinaire. Pete worked formerly at Fedi, the company, as well as contributing to the open source Fedimint, and he is the founder of the educational portal "Bitcoin for Humans." We discuss the amazing benefits at a scale that Fedimints can bring to Bitcoin, as well as some of its...2024-01-241h 17
Crypto VoicesHow Much Can You Earn in Stocks?Porkopolis Economics: Episode 88
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
This video discusses the total compound returns you'd receive from investing in the S&P500 and, crucially, reinvesting all dividends and then holding for the long term.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:34 S&P Total Return...2024-01-2306 min
Crypto VoicesETF Launch & Flying CarsCrypto Voices: Episode 161
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Matthew & Alec cover the 11-strong Bitcoin spot ETF launch this week and why it matters. Alec covers the true privacy gaps that exist in your own car. The fellas conclude with a few charts on the long-term trend of BTC priced in 10 different fiat currencies and the US national debt.
Contents
00:00:00...2024-01-1652 min
Crypto VoicesBird's eye view upon BTC ETF approvalPorkopolis Economics: Episode 87
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Porkopolis Economics covers macroeconomics, money, and sports, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
It's finally here. With yesterday's SEC approval of 11 spot ETFs for Bitcoin investment, it's time to revisit where things stand in terms of Bitcoin's strong power law trendline.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:49 Bitcoin's power trendline2024-01-1206 min
Crypto Voices15 Years of Bitcoin & 100k Local Currency UnitsCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-sixth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money (and sports), from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
This episode breaks down how many bitcoins could be purchased over the years by 100 thousand units of various fiat currencies. There is a trend.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:14 100K dollars in Bitcoin terms
05:03 100...2024-01-1012 min
Crypto VoicesPE85: Bitcoin Value vs. Mining ValueCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-fifth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money (and sports), from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:19 Bitcoin market cap
03:41 Bitcoin "Price to sales" ratio
05:42 Miner revenue
07:56 Power Regression
10:17 How much do miners make?
12:20 Two standard deviation
14:49 Closing thoughts
2023-12-3117 min
Crypto VoicesPE84: Bitcoin Fee Pressure UpdateCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-fourth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money (and sports), from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:15 Bitcoin fee lifetime
03:47 last twelve months
Host: Matthew Mezinskis
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Show content is not...2023-12-3008 minCrypto VoicesCV160: Ian Cain - Local GovernanceDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one-hundred-sixty podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec are joined by a special guest: Ian Cain
Ian Cain is a co-founder and executive chairman of the QUBIC Labs.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:16 Who is Ian Cain
00:04:12 Ian in Politics
00:17:06 Crypto in government
00:27:02 Bitcoin | Killer apps
00:31:50...2023-12-3056 minCrypto VoicesCV159: Privacy and havenXDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one-hundred-fifty-ninth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec discuss current world topics, including the devaluation of the Argentinian peso and the Zero Trust Initiative. Also, Alec discusses his newest venture: havenX.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:16 Argentinian peso devaluation
00:12:05 Alec's havenX
00:17:08 Privacy in the government
00:19:50 Zero Trust Initiative within the...2023-12-2943 min
Crypto VoicesPE83: Argentinian peso & BitcoinCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-third video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money (and sports), from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:01 Devaluation of the peso
03:15 Not enough devaluation
04:16 How does Bitcoin fit in?
06:21 Black market price of pesos valued in dollar terms
Here, I review the Argentinian...2023-12-2708 minCrypto VoicesCV158: Back on TrackDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay are appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one-hundred-fifty-eighth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew, Alec, and Michel are back together again for some commentary on the markets and issues in the Bitcoin world.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:05:30 Crime and Bitcoin
00:08:03 Nationalism in Today's World
00:17:30 Power Regression as of Dec 5th, 2023
00:28:02 Issues in Crypto Wallets
00:49:08 U...2023-12-191h 21
Crypto VoicesPE82: Djokovic at 400 weeks!!!!Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-second video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money (and sports), from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:59 Scenes from Torino
02:00 Mastering your craft
02:43 Jimmy Connors (5th)
03:15 Ivan Lendl (4th)
04:30 Pete Sampras (3rd)
05:25 Roger Federer (2nd)
06:14 Rafael Nadal (6th)
07:08 Novak Djokovic (1...2023-11-2411 min
Crypto VoicesPE81: Bitcoin's Power Growth TrendCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eighty-first video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:23 Review of regression trendlines
02:22 Review of 2021 boom
03:58 Review of earlier booms
04:37 Review of prior year
05:09 2-sigma down move
07:13 1-sigma moves
08:04 2-sigma up moves
08:55 Trendline out...2023-11-1009 minCrypto VoicesCV157: Aaron van Wirdum - Genesis BookDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one hundred fifty-seventh podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew interviews Aaron van Wirdum, journalist and editor at Bitcoin Magazine, and author of the upcoming Genesis Book.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:30 Explaining Bitcoin to others
00:07:12 Hyperbitcoinization
00:10:50 Bitcoin's utility
00:12:41 Physical cash growth
00:22:37 Cash, Bitcoin, CBDCs
00:31:15 European regulation
00:32:50...2023-09-0150 minCrypto VoicesCV156: Henrik Skogstrøm - TorqDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one hundred fifty-sixth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Michel interview Henrik Skogstrøm, founder and CEO of Torq (formerly known as LN Capital). The Torq platform is enterprise software for managing capital, channels, and routing nodes in a secure, automated, and trigger-driven way.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Background on LN Capital (and Torq)
00:02:35 O...2023-08-2253 min
Crypto VoicesPE80: Black market peso price via Bitcoin...Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the eightieth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:20 Official dollar price (in ARS)
04:09 Bitcoin price (in ARS)
06:58 Black market dollar price (in ARS)
11:00 Mainstream doesn't call it "black"
Here I cover the devaluation of the Argentine...2023-08-1613 minCrypto VoicesCV155: Matěj Žák - TrezorDonations to Porkopolis Economics via BTCPay appreciated: https://donations.porkopolis.io/
This is the one hundred fifty-fifth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew, Alec, and Michel interview Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor, the oldest Bitcoin hardware wallet manufacturer and champion of open-source tech.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:08 Background on Trezor
00:02:55 Open-source nature
00:05:12 Trezor clones
00:07:45 Self-custody trends
00:13:30 Current chip
00:19:38 Open-source chip
...2023-07-211h 06
Crypto VoicesPE79: Norway's pension fund vs. Money supplyCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-ninth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:20 Monetary base value
04:50 Gov. pension fund
13:22 Central bank total assets
14:27 % of pension fund
Here I cover the Norwegian central bank's balance sheet. You may be surprised to learn...2023-07-1917 minCrypto VoicesCV154: Robert Malka - Bitcoin Today CoalitionCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the one hundred fifty-fourth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec interview Robert Malka, entrepreneur and author, and board member at the Bitcoin Today Coalition.
Contents
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:20 Foundations and Bitcoin?
00:05:20 US legislative landscape
00:16:08 US regulatory landscape
00:27:12 402 payment error
2023-07-1458 min
Crypto VoicesPE78: Bitcoin PSR valuation updateCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-eighth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:20 Price in log scale
00:40 PSR multiple meaning
02:10 PSR for Bitcoin meaning
02:57 PSR multiple
05:16 PSR trendline
06:12 1-sigma bands for PSR
07:43 2-sigma bands for PSR
2023-07-0512 min
Crypto VoicesPE77: Bitcoin fees still skyrocketing???Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-seventh video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:12 All-time daily avg. fees ($)
01:02 BTC fee spike in May
03:40 TTM block reward % of total
07:32 Overall fee trend low % of total
Here I review again the Bitcoin fee pressure...2023-06-3009 minCrypto VoicesCV153: Kevin Maurer - War ReportingCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the one hundred fifty-third podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec interview Kevin Maurer, award-winning journalist and bestselling author of many books on war. We discuss his latest, Damn Lucky, Wagner in Syria, and more.
Contents
00:00 Note on Wagner mutiny
03:25 Show intros
04:50 Latest...2023-06-271h 10
Crypto VoicesPE76: Cash grows 7 TIMES faster than peopleCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-sixth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:24 World population
00:49 CAGR of population over time
01:30 Central bank physical currency (CBPC)
02:06 CAGR of cash over time
02:54 Multiple of cash growth over people
05:00 Multiple increasing again since 2000s
2023-06-2207 min
Crypto VoicesPE75: Cash vs. People - Which grows faster??Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-fifth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:44 World population
02:57 CAGR of population over time
06:15 Central bank physical currency (CBPC)
09:13 CAGR of cash over time
13:27 Comparing both metrics
Here I review the growth rate...2023-06-1616 min
Crypto VoicesPE74: How much money is there in the world??Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-fourth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:25 Five years of research
02:39 How much has it grown?
05:10 83% of value in top 5 currencies
06:30 66% of value in top 5 liberal
Here I review the total basic money in the...2023-06-0810 minCrypto VoicesCV152: Obi Nwosu - FedimintCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the one hundred fifty-second podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew, Alec, and Michel interview Obi Nwosu, founder and CEO of Fedi, a company building on and pushing adoption of the Fedimint protocol for federated Bitcoin communities.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:37 Background in Bitcoin
11:33 Latest in CeFi...2023-06-051h 02Crypto VoicesCV151: Omid Malekan - Re-Architecting TrustCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the one hundred fifty-first podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec interview Omid Malekan, adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and author of several books, including Re-Architecting Trust: the Curse of History and the Crypto Cure for Money, Markets and Platforms.
Contents
01:15 Banking crunch aftermath
08:00...2023-05-301h 14
Crypto VoicesPE73: Latvia WINS... Hockey and GDP!?Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-third video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:45 Bedlam in Tampere
01:48 More Latvian fans
03:52 GDP vs. US
06:20 GDP vs. RU
08:47 Latvia WINS
Here I review the recent, amazing, first-ever bronze medal for Latvia in...2023-05-2909 min
Crypto VoicesPE72: Bitcoin fees, revisited (in perspective)Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-second video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:18 Fees in USD landscape
02:22 TTM issuance % in USD terms
04:03 TTM issuance % in BTC terms
05:25 TTM will tell you if trend is changing
Here I review the fee spikes...2023-05-2607 min
Crypto VoicesPE71: How long has Peter Schiff been BEARISH???Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventy-first video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:21 Peter's bearish stance
01:28 Gold on left, Bitcoin on right
02:20 2011 comments
02:39 2013 comments
03:40 2014 comments
04:39 2015 comments
05:23 2016 comments
06:09 2017 comments
08:46 2018 comments
09:42 2019 comments
10:15 2020 comments
2023-05-1918 min
Crypto VoicesPE70: Does gold have a TREND?Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the seventieth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:32 Starting at bottom of bear
01:39 Exponential trends straight lines on log
02:40 2005 trendline
04:37 2012 trendline
06:07 2015 trendlines until today
10:15 Looking out to 2030
12:22 Above or below trend more often?
2023-05-1815 min
Crypto VoicesPE69: How often is Bitcoin UNDER trend??Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-ninth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
01:01 First times breaking above & below
03:06 Into and out of crypto winter
06:21 Nov-2018 puke below
07:51 Trends around 2021 double top
12:55 Closing answers!!
Here I talk about the power...2023-05-1716 min
Crypto VoicesPE68: What's the BTC price trending at???Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-eighth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:58 Power trendline all-time
02:05 Working backwards in time
04:17 Dec-2030 trend predictions
07:32 The trends do NOT always fall
09:26 Signal not noise
Here I talk about the power regression...2023-05-1609 min
Crypto VoicesPE67: Reserves & Recessions... in Canada!Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-seventh video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:35 Base money in banks
01:52 Demand deposits
03:45 Reserve ratio
04:15 Reserve ratio rising
06:36 Reserve ratio falling
08:55 Central bank sells gold
11:15 What makes Canada different?
12:30 Is fractional reserve...2023-05-1514 min
Crypto VoicesPE66: Base money in CanadaCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-sixth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:40 Physical currency (banknotes)
01:12 Money printing during Covid
01:51 CBDC? Don't forget CBPC!
03:30 Canada's free banking system
06:33 Canada's Great Depression
08:55 Benefits of branch banking
12:07 Physical currency (banknotes)
14:22...2023-05-1224 min
Crypto VoicesPE65: Ordinals & FEES: Macro Bitcoin PerspectiveCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-fifth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:53 Latest daily average Tx fees (in dollars)
02:00 Non-base money use cases?
02:33 Use trailing twelve months!
07:40 TTM issuance % (in USD)
14:35 Other base money fees
19:13 BTC's fee % component will be more2023-05-1023 min
Crypto VoicesPE64: Ordinals, et al... Bitcoin still BASE MONEYCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-fourth video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:35 Daily average transaction fees (in dollars)
01:23 Brief history of the chart
06:44 Taproot brought other use cases to BTC network
07:51 Doesn't change the fact: BTC is BASE MONEY
13:30 Layered protocols / Off-chain scaling...2023-05-0916 min
Crypto VoicesPE63: Are the Scandics really cashless?Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-third video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:25 Brief history of paper money
02:10 Denmark physical currency supply
03:10 Norway physical currency supply
05:58 Sweden physical currency supply
08:58 Rare to find shrinking CBPC
11:40 DKK physical supply in USD
12:50...2023-04-2616 minCrypto VoicesCV150: Ben Prentice - Economics in one lessonCheck out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the one hundred fiftieth podcast episode from Crypto Voices.
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Matthew and Alec interview Ben Prentice, co-creator of the wonderful gold-influenced website 'WTF Happened in 1971?' He is also a producer of the What Bitcoin Did podcast with Peter McCormack. He is both a student and teacher of Austrian Economics.
Contents2023-04-2558 min
Crypto VoicesPE62: Bitcoin vs. the FED (II)Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-second video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast, Matthew Mezinskis.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:38 Review of Fed Balance sheet (Base money)
02:24 BTC market cap vs. Fed Balance sheet
03:29 Power trendline: BTC penetration (95% R-squared)
09:15 Compare prior trendlines to this %
Here we analyze, on...2023-04-2412 min
Crypto VoicesPE61: Bill Clinton and Bitcoin (I)Check out show sponsor Coinkite: https://coinkite.com/
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This is the sixty-first video installment from Porkopolis Economics, covering macro and money, from the creator of the Crypto Voices podcast.
Contents
00:00 Intro
00:15 The balance sheet of the Federal Reserve
01:45 Disclaimer 1: Monetary base (Total Fed assets)
03:50 Disclaimer 2: Bitcoin is analogous to more than USD base money!
04:58 Recent Fed balance sheet activity
06:15 Bitcoin market cap data
2023-04-2115 min
Crypto VoicesCV132: Max Hillebrand - Privacy and basic moneyShow support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew, Alec, and Michel interview Max Hillebrand, Bitcoin and open-source entrepreneur.
Max provides a full download on Wasabi 2.0. What went wrong with the first version, what went right, what they learned, what they struggled with, and how they are trying to improve and innovate the ease of use with and protection of one's UTXOs moving forward. Max goes around the horn and fields some good questions from the group.
We finish with a review of Matthew's Q2 2022 update on the global monetary base, and as always, why it's...2022-08-092h 15
Crypto VoicesCV127: Janine - Bitcoin privacy & journalismShow support appreciated: https://donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew and Alec interview Janine, Bitcoin privacy expert and revision-controlled journalist.
Janine gives a wonderful breakdown from her time in Oslo at the Human Rights Foundation's Oslo Freedom Forum. She spoke on a few Bitcoin panels there, including the "first for human rights" panel on CBDCs with Matthew.
She and Alec review a variety of step-by-step privacy-preserving practices, both when using Bitcoin and in general.
She speaks on her role in the Neutrino story surrounding Coinbase, as well as her efforts in revision-controlled journalism.
We talk about...2022-06-111h 41
Crypto VoicesCV122: Matthew Taback - Market Making BitcoinShow support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew and Alec interview Matthew Taback, market maker with Radkl.
Matthew, like Jimmy in previous pod, gives us a good overview between TradFi and DeFi, but this time from the perspective of trading and market making. He provides execution services to their clients, who are broker-dealers.
Beyond liquidity and market making in the current market, Matt gives some history from his previous firms, interestingly trading in competition against Madoff Securities at one point.
We discuss the current regulatory climate in the United States, and how Bitcoin and DeFi...2022-03-161h 01
Crypto VoicesCV118: Dr. Gregory S. Carmichael - DEUS Opportunity FundShow support appreciated: donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew and Alec interview Greg Carmichael, founder and manager of the DEUS Opportunity Fund.
Greg flew F-16s for the US Air Force for 31 years. He graduated from Indiana University with a double degree in Physics and Chemistry, holds a Masters in International Relations from Oklahoma State University, and a Doctorate of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. He has more than 40 years of experience trading derivatives in the traditional markets, and has been very active trading in the Bitcoin and crypto markets.
This is a very...2021-12-211h 11
Crypto VoicesCV116: Monetary Base Companion - 2021 Q3Show support appreciated: https://donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew, Alec, and Michel break down the latest Monetary Base Update for 2021 Q3, published by Crypto Voices on Twitter last week. A highlight in the last edition is that Bitcoin's value is right on the cusp of passing the oldest fiat currency in the world: the pound sterling.
We also chat identity theft, metaverse, facial recognition, Facebook, Web3, Web1(!), Taproot upgrade, and a few other privacy-related matters.
Oh yes, and Matthew is super stoked to be a new father to a beautiful baby girl!!!
Listen on...2021-11-161h 01
Crypto VoicesCV106: Alec & Matthew - Smart Stuff, Inflation, Forensics & PrivacyShow support appreciated: https://donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew & Alec break down some recent developments including:
- Free tech vs. open tech
- Housing market
- States' rights in the pandemic
- Can you predict inflation?
- Monetary base vs. Price inflation
- Gold wars
- Alec on the Anom story
- Revisiting the ever-present meme of Bitcoin & crime (keeping perspective with what happens in fiat world)
- Is God on your team? Or better, are Philistines not on your team?
Listen on to learn more.
Links for more info:
https://www.haloprivacy.com/
...2021-06-2251 min
Crypto VoicesCV103: New Hosts, New TopicsShow support appreciated: https://donations.cryptovoices.com
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Matthew teams up with two new hosts for covering new topics and a different direction for the show. Stoked!
Michel from host4coins / nodl and Alec Harris from Halo Privacy will now join Matthew as regulars on the show. We'll move from being primarily focused on money and economics, to focusing on more topics around tech, privacy, and Bitcoin, as the new hosts bring lots of relevant expertise to the pod.
We'll go from simply getting you detailed info on the money supply and Bitcoin, to...2021-05-241h 07
Crypto VoicesMonetary Base Compendium (2020 Q2)Crypto Voices: Episode 95
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Matthew updates on the Crypto Voices Monetary Base exhibit for 2020 Q2 with Marty Bent on his Tales from the Crypt podcast. This episode will be a lot easier if following along with the tweet thread, which is here: https://twitter.com/crypto_voices/status/1296442813756911623?s=20
Or, you can also follow along with the exhibits here: cryptovoices.com/basemoney
Bottom line:
Bitcoin is currently the #10th largest base money in the fiat world.
Bitcoin...2020-09-281h 29
Crypto VoicesAndrey Dashkov: Situation in BelarusCrypto Voices: Episode 94
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Matthew and Fernando interview Andrey Dashkov, native of Belarus, about the emerging situation in his country; most importantly, the egregious human rights violations by the State against peaceful protestors.
The situation is very serious in Belarus, and the values and ideals of freedom for people in the former Soviet Union is close to the heart of the show. Please consider donating at the links below.
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Links for more info:
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https://hrf.org...2020-08-301h 05
Crypto VoicesMisir Mahmudov: This Book Will Save You TimeCrypto Voices: Episode 93
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Matthew interviews Misir Mahmudov, independent researcher and author of "This Book Will Save You Time," available now in many languages, also now in audio. All proceeds go to Bitcoin development.
Misir discusses some of our favorite topics on money and inflation, scarcity, shrinkflation, economic history, and how it all relates to our most precious commodity, which is our own time.
Misir is a positive and enthusiastic educator on Bitcoin and economics, and if you haven't read his work, you should...2020-07-0952 min
Crypto VoicesMonetary & Political update, Crypto Voices show updateCrypto Voices: Episode 92
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Matthew and Fernando update on the latest goings on in the monetary and political game, with a focus on Brazil.
Fernando rejoins the show after being absent for many interviews, as he has been focusing on his YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJkh3QjHsLtK0LZFd28oGg), which is rapidly becoming a popular forum in Brazil on money and the political economy. Keep in mind, even though the channel is in Portuguese, it's easy to watch in any language...2020-06-2243 min
Crypto VoicesDaniel Lacalle: Central banks are saving us?Crypto Voices: Episode 91
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Matthew and Fernando interview expert economist and fund manager Daniel Lacalle. If you haven't heard of Daniel, do check out his blog, books, and videos on his website (links below), or find him often on many mainstream business news channels such as Bloomberg.
This interview was originally recorded in video on Fernando's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jgJia9q4Os&feature=youtu.be
Listen on to learn more.
Links for more info:
https://twitter.com/dlacalle...2020-05-1355 min
Crypto VoicesSaifedean Ammous: Economic principles & BitcoinCrypto Voices: Episode 90
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Matthew 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...2020-04-171h 13
Crypto VoicesAlec Harris: Halo Privacy & BitcoinCrypto Voices: Episode 89
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Matthew interviews Alec Harris, Managing Director of Halo Privacy, providing secure communications via cryptography and managed attribution for a variety of clients.
Alec is an expert in the privacy world, protecting many types of clients. We talk first and foremost how Covid-19 will affect our privacy going forward. Alec overviews some of the main services that Halo Privacy offers, and how they can help you secure your online profile. We also discuss the overlap that Bitcoin has to all of...2020-04-091h 04
Crypto VoicesMonetary Base Compendium (2019 Q4)Crypto Voices: Episode 88
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Matthew updates on the Crypto Voices Monetary Base exhibit for 2019 Q4. This episode will be a lot easier if following along with the tweet thread, which is here: https://twitter.com/crypto_voices/status/1227949623362379778?s=20
Or, you can also follow along with the exhibits here: cryptovoices.com/basemoney
Bottom line:
Bitcoin is currently the #9th largest base money in the fiat world.
Bitcoin is currently the #11th largest base money in the...2020-03-1152 min
Crypto VoicesAdam Back: Two Bitcoin interviews (back-to-back)Crypto Voices: Episode 87
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Matthew interviews Dr. Adam Back, applied cryptographer, inventor of proof-of-work system Hashcash, and CEO of Blockstream.
In this one we go around the horn covering economics, money, gold, silver, properties of good money, payments, savings, permission-less tech, alternative implementations, Schnorr and Taproot upgrades, hashing collisions, upgrading the hashing algorithm itself, and privacy (tradeoffs).
Listen on to learn more.
Links for more info:
https://twitter.com/adam3us
https://blockstream.com
https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
http://www.hashcash.org/papers/hashcash.pdf
https://tatourian.blog/2016/11/19/building-ultra-reliable-software/
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Crypto VoicesAmir Taaki: (Bitcoin) RevolutionaryCrypto Voices: Episode 86
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Matthew interviews Amir Taaki, early Bitcoin developer, hacker, revolutionary, and political activist.
We discuss an interesting array of topics on geopolitics, from communism to capitalism, the role of religion, the role of leaders, the role of weapons, and the role of money.
Amir shares some stories from his early days in Bitcoin, both things he appreciated, and those he thinks Bitcoin should improve upon.
We spend a good amount of time on political and economic activism as well, such as agorism, how fighting ISIS in Syria shaped...2020-01-301h 28
Crypto VoicesMichel Rauchs: Benchmarking BitcoinCrypto Voices: Episode 85
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Matthew interviews Michel Rauchs, former cryptocurrency and blockchain lead at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, and founder of digital asset advisory firm Paradigma.
Michel covers the many benchmarks and metrics he and his colleagues have researched and developed at Cambridge, including the Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, as well as the true user base of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Michel is very detailed and analytically-driven, and extremely bright in parsing through the noise. We continue the discussion beyond the hard metrics, and review the true utility of Bitcoin...2020-01-2357 min
Crypto VoicesRodolfo Novak: Bitcoin ethos, Cold Card & Crypto Voices 3rd anniversary showCrypto Voices: Episode 84
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Matthew interviews Rodolfo Novak, CEO and co-founder of Coinkite, the maker of Opendime and Coldcard, the latter of which is an ultra-secure bitcoin hardware wallet. Rodolfo joins for this 3-year anniversary show of Crypto Voices!
Rodolfo gives a full overview on the latest Coldcard Mark 3, covering all security features, the interface and setup, PSBTs, interacting with the microSD card, and what makes open-source hardware development different. He shares some great lessons and challenges when it comes to trust-minimization in the open-source world.
We spend a good portion...2020-01-091h 18
Crypto VoicesTrace Mayer: Proof of Keys, Bitcoin, & gold (Both paper & real!)Crypto Voices: Episode 83
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Matthew & Fernando interview Trace Mayer, longtime Bitcoin advocate and founder of the public service initiative Proof of Keys. The 2nd annual celebration is coming up on 3 January 2020.
Trace covers from A to Z on what Proof of Keys is all about, how to partake in the initiative, best practices, and his personal recommendations in climbing the mountaintop to monetary sovereignty. It's a fantastic initiative than anyone in the world can participate in, with just a little bit of hardware, knowhow, and personal responsibility.
We also spend a...2019-12-191h 11
Crypto VoicesDave Chapman: BC Group & Bitcoin in AsiaCrypto Voices: Episode 82
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Matthew interviews Dave Chapman, Executive Director of BC Group, the first and still only publicly traded fintech and digital asset company in Asia.
We start off with Dave's background and his journey into banking and financial services, and how he eventually moved to Hong Kong and discovered bitcoin. Dave has been through many bitcoin cycles, both as a personal enthusiast and as an entrepreneur.
We discuss the various products and services BC Group offers, from their OSL brokerage and trading platform to white labeling, and why they're...2019-12-1255 min
Crypto VoicesCryptoBasic team interviews MatthewCrypto Voices: Episode 49
This is a rebroadcast of the CryptoBasic team's interview with Matthew, entitled "RT #3 - Monetary Policy, Austrian Economics, and Bitcoin Maximalism."
Original show details here: https://www.cryptobasicpodcast.com/home/monetarypolicy2018-08-311h 33
Crypto VoicesFactor 2.9 show interviews MatthewCrypto Voices: Episode 44
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The Factor 2.9 crew from Stockholm interviews Matthew about Bitcoin. Show aired 12 June 2018.
Matthew breaks down some of the origins of the Crypto Voices show, his long-term views for Bitcoin, why it's a brilliant economic invention, and how it will benefit society.
Links for more info:
https://medium.com/@Ulrich_98986/an-economic-definition-of-cryptotokens-3ac66d3cba20
Site: cryptovoices.com/
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Cryptoeconomics & Liberty
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Crypto VoicesLawrence White: Money, Banking & BitcoinCrypto Voices: Episode 40
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Matthew and Fernando interview Dr. Lawrence White, professor of economics at George Mason University and senior fellow at the Cato Institute.
This is a continuation of sorts of our very first episode/guest with Dr. George Selgin (who has worked closely with Dr. White over the years, and originally studied under him). Dr. White is an expert in monetary and banking history. He begins with a broad overview of fractional reserve banking, his views according to the modern free banking school, and their differences with 100% reserve Austrian...2018-05-101h 07
Crypto VoicesHenry Brade: Bitcoin in Northern EuropeCrypto Voices: Episode 35
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Matthew interviews Henry Brade, co-founder and CEO of Prasos.
Matthew and Henry discuss a good variety of current Bitcoin topics, from adoption to regulation. Henry details the Prasos model and a few of their key services, including Coinmotion and Denarium. Henry overviews how he got into Bitcoin, including his pre-Bitcoin days as a poker player, and how some of his political and economic views have changed since getting into Bitcoin. He provides some hindsight on the Bitcoin scaling debate. We spend a lot of time discussing the...2018-03-031h 13
Crypto VoicesBrazilian Testimonies, Bond & Crypto YieldsCrypto Voices: Episode 8
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Fernando discusses his recent Bitcoin testimony to Brazilian government, including congressmen and regulators. We also break down government bond yields in light of typical fiscal policy, and Matthew explains the compound return analysis on cryptovoices.com. Also, Matthew sees smallest hippo in the world who was born a preemie, Fiona. It all fits together.
Links to topics discussed in show:
https://youtu.be/2GxaPkoHNv4
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-national-risk-assessment-of-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing
https://cryptovoices.com/compound-returns-vs-usd-over-time/
Hosts: Matthew Mežinskis, Fernando Ulrich
Music: New Friend Music newfriendmusic.com/
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