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Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Is a recession coming?” with Ansel LindnerMy guest today is Ansel Lindner. He is a fellow podcaster, macro expert and author of Bitcoin and Markets. Unlike most people out there, Ansel is generally pretty positive in his financial outlook. We had a fascinating talk that discussed interest rates, recession fears, the situation in China and more.
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2023-10-0549 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Broken money’s relation to professional sports” with Chris JohnstonMy guest today is a hockey analyst, Chris Johnston, who covers the National Hockey League for TSN. We discuss professional sports, broken money and of course, bitcoin. Some of the questions that come up include:
-Why do professional athletes earn so much?
-Which NHL players, if any, do you know take their salaries in bitcoin or hold some bitcoin?
-Does the saying "money is broken" apply to the NHL? If so, how?
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2023-10-0255 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Nuclear reactors as major bitcoin mining nodes” with Ryan MacLeodMy guest in today's episode is Ryan MacLeod. He works for Canadian Nuclear Labs and comes with a wealth of knowledge about nuclear energy. Our discussion included some of the following questions:
-What are some common misconceptions around nuclear energy, especially ones that annoy you?
-How is the perception and regulation of nuclear power changed recently?
-If bitcoin is mined regularly by nuclear reactors, what implications does that have socially, economically, culturally?
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2023-09-281h 07
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“How to promote financial literacy and sound money” with Mark Molder & Anthony DeGazonTwo guests join me today. The first is Mark Molder, a teacher and an avid investor. The other is Anthony DeGazon. He runs the DeGazon Music Studios. Together, they work hard at empowering children and promoting financial literacy. Some of the questions that came up in our discussion today:
-What is the current state of financial literacy among children? How about adults?
-Why does this knowledge gap exist? Is the system designed intentionally to limit our understanding of money?
-What can we do to better educate the public about sound money and bitcoin?
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2023-09-251h 05
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Energy, bitcoin-backed loans and the spot ETF” with Lisa HoughLisa Hough is my guest today. She is the former director of Client Solutions at Unchained, and is now the Vice-President of Strategic Relations at Custodia Bank. Her and I talk about multiple topics, as the title suggests. Some of the questions that come up include:
-Will energy be priced in bitcoin? If so, is this what leads to hyperbitcoinization?
-What exactly is a bitcoin backed loan? Do these exist in mortgages?
-What effect will the approval of a spot ETF have on price and adoption?
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2023-09-2149 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bitcoin Mining 101” with Kent HalliburtonI’m joined today by Kent Halliburton. He is the COO of Saz Mining. We discussed what his company is doing in the space. Moreover, I tried to get Kent to explain bitcoin mining in a way that makes it understandable for everyone. Some of the questions that came up during our chat: what is mining? Why is it important? What hardware is needed? What other use cases are there for bitcoin mining? You can find Kent on X: @Khalliburton If you want to make a purchase from Saz, or to learn even more about the company, visit https://www.sa...
2023-09-1847 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“The fight for freedom and liberty” with Clint RussellMy guest today is Clint Russell who hosts the Liberty Lockdown show. We had an unbelievable discussion about the current state of the United States and where the country is heading. Some of the questions that came up include:
-What drove you to leave your state and move elsewhere?
-What is happening in America that causes you despair?
-Are any future politicians capable of making significant change?
-Why do you believe in the power of bitcoin?
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Clint can be found easily on X: @LibertyLockPod I highly...
2023-09-141h 19
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“The real impact of A.I.” with Aleks SvetskiMy guest today is Aleks Svetski. He is the founder of the Amber app. He has written several articles for Bitcoin Magazine. And he co-authored The UnCommunist Manifesto. Our discussion focused on artificial intelligence. Some of the questions include:
-What's the difference between A.I. and robo-vacuums?
-Will artificial intelligence rise up and destroy humanity?
-What benefits will A.I. provide for us?
-How does bitcoin fit into financial transactions among humans.
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You can find Aleks on X: @SvetskiWrites If you're looking for an app to...
2023-09-1153 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“The truth about bitcoin mining” with Margot PaezMargot Paez joins me today. She is the Head of Sustainability at Block Green and a fellow with the Bitcoin Policy Institute. We talked about the environmental impact of bitcoin mining in an effort to answer an important question: is it a net positive for the environment? Some of the questions that came up:
-What is the difference between sustainable and renewable energy?
-What does the energy mix that is used for bitcoin mining in the US look like?
-In your opinion, is bitcoin mining bad for the environment?
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2023-09-0758 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Every investor needs some bitcoin allocation” with Greg Foss & Lawrence LepardI'm joined today by two amazing guests. The first is Lawrence Lepard, a goldbug and an Investment Manager with Equity Management Associates, LLC. The other guest is Greg Foss, a former trader in the bond market and co-founder of Looking Glass Education.
The focus of this episode is to address concerns about bitcoin that come from older, more conservative investors. Greg and Larry help explain why the most common arguments against bitcoin are wrong or don't matter. Here are just a few examples:
-Bitcoin is not physical. It's like holding a "ghost"
-It's not backed by anything
-Anybody can just...
2023-09-051h 18
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bitcoin and crypto: two very different things” with Phil ChampagneMy guest today is Phil Champagne, author of two books: The Book of Satoshi, as well as Bitcoin Vs. Altcoins. He comes with a wealth of knowledge and has been in the space for many years. Our discussion focused on the differences between bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
We focused on the following areas:
-Trust minimization / removing intermediaries
-Censorship resistant money
-Permissionless money
-Decentralization
You can find Phil on Twitter: @egg_descrambler.
You can find me, Milan, on there as well: @milannesic84 If you want to write me, feel free: milan@btcvsthebanks.com
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2023-08-311h 13
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“How to hold and protect your bitcoin” with DeeMy guest today is Dee from Coinkite. This episode is all about how to self-custody one's bitcoin. Some of the questions include:
-What does self-custody even mean?
-What are private keys?
-What's the difference between a hot and cold wallet?
-What are the tradeoffs in using each wallet type?
Dee can be found on Twitter: @hodlDee
You can find me, Milan, on Twitter as well: @milannesic84. You can also write to me: milan@btcvsthebanks.com
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2023-08-2959 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bitcoin holders are still super early” with CKMy guest today is CK, the General Manager of Bitcoin Magazine. We discuss Bitcoin's future, specifically the possibility of hyperbitcoinization. Some of the questions that came up:
-How do you define hyperbitcoinization?
-What do you make of the SEC's decision to delay the bitcoin spot ETF?
-Is it possible that bitcoin remains a store of value forever?
CK can occasionally be found on Twitter: @ck_snarls. You're more likely to find him on nostr, however.
You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84. Feel free to send me an email at milan@btcvsthebanks.com
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2023-08-251h 12
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“How bitcoin changes your worldview” with Bram KansteinMy guest today is Bram Kanstein who runs the No Code MVP program. We came together to discuss lessons that bitcoin teaches us, as well as the economic situation in Europe. Some of the questions we discussed include:
-What lessons have you learned from studying bitcoin?
-How has bitcoin changed your relationship with friends and family members?
-How do people feel about bitcoin in the Netherlands?
-What is the general sentiment about the Euro as a currency?
You can find Bram on Twitter: @BramK His program is available at the following site: https://nocodemvp.com/
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2023-08-231h 16
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Hyperinflation over time pt. 2” with David St-OngeDavid St-Onge, the author of Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know, joins me to continue our discussion on hyperinflation.
Some of the questions that come up include:
-Did hyperinflation ever occur in ancient times?
-Is this what led to the collapse of the Greek and Roman empires?
-What lessons can we learn from these historical events?
David is on Twitter. His username is @DavidStOnge I encourage you to purchase a copy of his book. You can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Bitcoin-Everything-You-Need-Know/dp/2856083854/ref=nosim?tag=bitcoinversus-20
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2023-08-2152 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Education through a bitcoin lens” with Jason MaierMy guest today is Jason Maier, a high school teacher and author of The Progressive Case for Bitcoin. We sit down to discuss progressive ideology; how bitcoin can lift up the needy; and how bitcoin fits within the realm of education.
Some of the questions that come up include:
-What are the tenets of progressive ideology?
-Why is the narrative around bitcoin mining wrong?
-Why don’t more left-leaning politicians understand or accept bitcoin?
-How has bitcoin changed your teaching practices?
Jason can be found on Twitter (or X) at: @cjasonmaier. If you would like to purchase a copy of hi...
2023-08-1753 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bank lending gone mad” with Eric YakesMy guest today is Eric Yakes, author of The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution. Our conversation centred around Bitcoin's unique properties and fractional reserve banking. Some of the questions that came up include:
-Why is Bitcoin a supreme form of money?
-What exactly is fractional reserve banking?
-What problems does fractional reserve banking cause?
-Is this system possible under a bitcoin standard?
You can pick up a copy of Eric's incredible book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08725C857?ie=UTF8&tag=bitcoinversus-20&viewID=&ref_=nosim You can find him on Twitter: @ericyakes
I'm also on...
2023-08-1546 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“How can Lightning disrupt finance?” with Bobby ShellMy guest today is Bobby Shell who is the VP of marketing at Voltage. We discuss what his company is doing, and how the lightning network is changing finance. Some of the questions discussed include:
-How do you see the lightning network disrupting traditional finance?
-Explain what Voltage is doing.
-How will AI work with the lightning network?
-How do Nostr and lightning share a symbiotic relationship?
This is a more technical episode, but we try to keep things relatively simple.
If you want to follow Bobby, he is on Twitter: @iBobbyShell You can visit the Voltage website at https...
2023-08-1145 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bad money decimates society” with Sebastian BunneyI'm joined today by Sebastian Bunney, co-founder of Looking Glass Education. Sebastian also writes the Qi of Self-Sovereignty Newsletter.
This was a deep dive into how our current monetary system, and the inflation of the money supply, cause social, political, financial and cultural problems. Some of the questions include:
-What is the relationship between money, debt and the economy?
-Is the reported CPI print believable?
-What harm does inflation cause?
-How does bitcoin promote freedom?
Sebastian can be found on Twitter: @sebbunney. His letter can be found at the following address: https://sebbunney.com/ If you want to learn more...
2023-08-091h 08
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“How safe are U.S. banks & Japanese bonds?” with Joe ConsortiJoe Consorti, an analyst with The Bitcoin Layer, joins me today. We get into a fascinating discussion about the global economy.
Some questions that come up:
-Is the banking system "sound and resilient?"
-What is the bond market indicating?
-What can recent bank failures tell us?
-What is happening with the Japanese bond market?
You can find Joe on Twitter: @JoeConsorti You can also check out the work he does at the Bitcoin Layer: https://thebitcoinlayer.com/
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You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84
2023-08-0750 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Russia & China’s attack on the US dollar” with James LavishJames Lavish joins me on today’s episode for a fascinating discussion about the global debt spiral, and how the BRICS countries are collaborating an attack against the US dollar. You can check out his newsletter, “The Informationist,” at www.jameslavish.com. High net-worth folks may want to also visit www.bitcoinopportunity.fund of course, you can also find James on the bird app: @jameslavish. You can find me, the host, Milan Stanojevic on Twitter as well: @milannesic84. You can also shoot me an email at milan@btcvsthebanks.com I believe in providing value for value, so if you feel like t...
2023-08-0355 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Lightning Network 101” with Jesse ShraderJoining me today is Jesse Shrader, CEO of Amboss Technologies. We sat down to provide a high-level understanding of the Bitcoin lightning network, and to discuss what his company is currently doing in the space.
Some of the questions that came up include:
-What argument is often made against Bitcoin with relation to scaling?
-What exactly is the lightning network?
-What are lightning channels, and how do they work?
If you want to follow Jesse, you can find him on Twitter: @Jestopher_BTC. You can visit Amboss’s website at https://www.amboss.space to learn more or to use th...
2023-08-0348 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Hyperinflation in the past, present and future” with David St-OngeMy guest today is David St-Onge, a student of economic history and the author of Bitcoin: Everything You Need to Know.
Our conversation focuses on hyperinflation. Some of the questions that come up include:
-How do academics define "hyperinflation?"
-What led to the hyperinflation in the Weimar Republic, Zimbabwe and Latin America? How were those areas impacted as a result?
-How does Bitcoin play a role in preventing or dealing with hyperinflation?
David is on Twitter. His username is @DavidStOnge I encourage you to purchase a copy of his book. You can find it on Amazon here: https://www.amazon...
2023-08-011h 24
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bridging the Political Divide” with Trey WalshMy guest today is Trey Walsh who is another podcaster. He hosts The Progressive Bitcoiner show.
In this conversation, we address some of the major social and political issues that affect the United States and Canada. We also touch on the importance of using Bitcoin as a tool to bring people together. The political divide, especially in America, is very real. We don't want Bitcoin to become another political concern.
You can check out Trey's show on YouTube, Spotify and other streaming services. Trey can be found on Twitter: @ktreywalsh His podcast also has a Twitter page: @TPBPod
Of course...
2023-07-2957 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Bitcoin Can Help People” with Brandon QuittemIn this episode, I sit down with Brandon Quittem of Swan Bitcoin. I ask the same questions from my previous episode with Andrew Bailey to get a different perspective on some issues. You can find Brandon on Twitter: @Bquittem You can find me, Milan Stanojevic: @milannesic84 You can also shoot me an email at milan@btcvsthebanks.com If you enjoyed this show, please support by following me on Twitter and whichever audio streaming service you’re using. I also have a YouTube channel called Bitcoin Versus the Banks. If you REALLY want to support, send a few sats via Lightning to...
2023-07-2736 min
Bitcoin Versus the Banks“Deflation in an inflationary environment” with Jeff BoothI'm joined today by the legendary Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow.
In this discussion, Jeff starts off by defining the word "deflation." We go on to talk about what drives deflation; how it contradicts the current monetary system; and how bitcoin serves as a solution.
I urge you to read his book, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/Price-Tomorrow-Deflation-Abundant-Future/dp/B08725C857/ref=nosim?tag=bitcoinversus-20
You can find me, Milan, on Twitter: @milannesic84
If you would like to send comments, questions or guest suggestions, please feel free to reach out at milan@btcvsthebanks...
2023-07-271h 01Bitcoin Versus the Banks“The ultimate sound money” with Jesse BergerI'm joined today by Jesse Berger, the author of Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin. We sat down to talk about sound money, and the qualities that make any money useable and desirable. Through this discussion, it became clear why Bitcoin is the ultimate money, with its superior divisibility, scarcity, fungibility, security and portability. Jesse and I briefly discussed some common misconceptions, especially the fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) related to Bitcoin mining.
You can follow Jesse on Twitter: @jayberjay You can visit his website at https://magicbitcoinbook.com/ Of course, you should also read his book - Magic...
2023-07-2542 minBitcoin Versus the Banks“Bitcoin is hope for everyone” with Tomer StrolightIn this episode, Tomer Strolight joins me to discuss Bitcoin’s real potential: to make a profound difference to the world. We investigate many common memes like “bitcoin fixes this” and “come for the money, stay for the movement.” Tomer explains why Bitcoin’s design - its finite supply and issuance schedule - is such a beautiful feat of engineering. Although our discussion is often bleak and depressing, the overall message is a positive one: bitcoin is hope for everyone. I encourage everyone to check out Tomer’s book, Why Bitcoin? You can get a free copy at http://www.swanbitcoin.co...
2023-07-2157 minBitcoin Versus the Banks“Canadian banks, pension plans and global debt” with Greg FossOn today’s episode, Greg Foss joins me to discuss the state of Canadian banks - their solvency and how mortgages are changing - for the worse. He goes on to define key terms: “fiat” and “ponzi.” Additionally, we explore how money is made. And Greg gives us his current and future valuation of the Bitcoin price in US dollars. You can find him on Twitter: @fossgregfoss Greg is a leading member of the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund: https://bitcoinopportunity.fund And he helps run a program called Looking Glass Education: https://www.lookingglassesducation.com Please check those out. You can find me, M...
2023-07-181h 03Bitcoin Versus the BanksMarket update, news and mini-lesson # 1In this episode, I provide an update on the current price of bitcoin, share recent bitcoin, related news stories and offer a mini lesson about the technology. Don’t forget to hit that like and subscribe button. You can find me on Twitter: @milannesic84. You can also email me at milan@btcvsthebanks.com
2023-07-1518 minBitcoin Versus the Banks“What Makes Bitcoin Special?” with Andrew BaileyOn this very first episode of Bitcoin Versus the Banks, I sit down with Associate Professor Andrew Bailey to discuss what separates Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies. We discuss the purpose of digital tokens; the incredible features of Satoshi’s design; and how Bitcoin can act as a lifeboat for people looking to protect themselves from a global financial meltdown. My name is Milan Stanojevic. I’m the host of the show. You can hit me up on Twitter at @milannesic84. My guest, Andrew, can be found at @resistancemoney. Thanks so much for listening! You can support the development of this show...
2023-07-0820 min
Klima101 PodcastPilot: Da li komuniciramo klimatske promene na pravi način - gost Milan StanojevićU ovoj epizodi podkasta, sa psihologom Milanom Stanojevićem razgovaramo o tome koliko način na koji komuniciramo klimatske promene javnosti utiče na spremnost ljudi da preduzmu konkretnu akciju kako bi rešili ovaj problem. Kao i kako određene osobine ličnosti utiču na naše stavove i ponašanje u vezi sa klimatskim promenama.
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2020-06-2725 min