I Quit My 6-Figure Job After Learning This About Money | Matt Manning | BFM169
Matt Manning is the writer behind The Liminal Leap, a newsletter exploring how Bitcoin, AI, and evolving human consciousness are reshaping the world and ourselves.› https://x.com/mattjmanning333› https://newsletter.theliminalleap.comPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Bitcoin, AI, and Consciousness02:05 - The Awakening: From Tech to Bitcoin05:14 - The Paradigm Shift: Questioning Reality08:25 - The Interconnection of Bitcoin and Consciousness09:24 - The Role of Truth in Personal and Collective Growth12:13 - The Evolution of Messaging in Bitcoin14:50 - Navigating Tension and Duality in Society19:47 - The Global Shift in Consciousness24:18 - The Fork in the Road: Embracing Change25:10 - AI and Bitcoin: Forces of Transformation31:42 - Exploring Inner Cycles and Collective Consciousness34:42 - Decentralization: A Catalyst for Change38:29 - The Impact of Fiat Money on Human Experience42:14 - Understanding Modern Slavery in the Context of Fiat47:32 - AI, Consciousness, and the Future of Humanity52:19 - Navigating the Transition: Inner Work and Bitcoin01:02:39 - Envisioning a Future of Peace and Abundanceℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Matt Manning discuss Matt’s journey from a successful career in tech and sales to focusing on Bitcoin, AI, and consciousness. He shares insights on how Bitcoin serves as a catalyst for personal and societal transformation, emphasizing the need for a shift in consciousness to navigate the challenges posed by evolving technologies like AI. The discussion explores the interconnectedness of these themes and the importance of inner work and stillness in a rapidly changing world. Manning envisions a future where Bitcoin and AI can lead to peace and abundance, provided that humanity evolves its consciousness alongside these technologies.
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How ALTBG Became Europe’s #1 Bitcoin Stock | Alexandre Laizet | BFM168
Alexandre Laizet is the Deputy CEO and Director of Bitcoin Strategy at The Blockchain Group (ALTBG), Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company. Under Alexandre's leadership, ALTBG has become the best-performing stock in France and Europe since launching its BTC treasury strategy in November 2024, delivering a +1000% BTC yield YTD and a 3000% share price increase.› https://x.com/AlexandreLaizetPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - The Genesis of a Bitcoin Journey02:52 - Understanding Financial Sovereignty05:45 - Transitioning to Bitcoin Treasury Management09:03 - The Nuances of Bitcoin in Traditional Finance11:48 - Regulatory Landscape for Bitcoin in Europe14:55 - The Future of Bitcoin Treasury Companies18:14 - Market Dynamics and Long-Term Perspectives34:25 - The Competitive Landscape of Bitcoin Treasury Companies38:08 - Unique Financial Structures and Strategies45:30 - Differentiating Bitcoin Treasury Companies52:00 - Long-Term Vision and Market Positioning56:57 - The Bullish Case for Bitcoin's Futureℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Alexandre Laizet discuss Alexandre’s journey into the world of Bitcoin, emphasizing the importance of financial sovereignty and the evolution of his understanding of Bitcoin as a tool for freedom. He discusses his transition to becoming the deputy CEO of a The BlockChain Group, aBitcoin treasury company, highlighting the differences between traditional finance and Bitcoin finance. Laizet also addresses the regulatory landscape in Europe, the future of Bitcoin treasury companies, and the long-term vision for his company, ALTBG. He expresses optimism about Bitcoin's decentralization and its growing role in global finance, while also emphasizing the importance of faith and long-term thinking in achieving success. Alexandre also talks about what it it is like being mentored by Michael Saylor and how he sees the future of Bitcoin in Europe.
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How Much Bitcoin Do You Need to Retire by 2030? | Sminston With | BFM167
Sminston With is an anonymous engineer with a PhD in Materials Science and Bitcoiner since 2021. He believes Bitcoin represents a quantum leap in money technology and has analyzed its long-term adoption patterns to create a retirement guide based on his calculations.› Smitty’s Bitcoin Retirement Guide: https://x.com/sminston_with/status/1917605539279954391PARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction: Why Retire with Bitcoin02:00 - Smitty’s Background and Engineering Approach05:45 - What Makes Bitcoin a Quantum Leap in Money08:55 - Why Millennials Should Retire with Bitcoin12:15 - Understanding the Power Law and Bitcoin’s Predictability16:20 - How the Bitcoin Retirement Guide Works20:35 - Inflation and the Real Cost of Retirement24:00 - Practical Example: $100K per Year Retirement Plan27:30 - How Much Bitcoin You Need to Retire Early31:20 - Why HODLing Through Volatility Matters34:50 - The Decay Channel Model: Bubble Tops and Accumulation38:40 - Diminishing Returns and the Window for Millennials42:05 - Taxes, Caveats, and Real-World Planning44:15 - Building Long-Term Conviction and Family Wealth47:20 - Final Thoughts: A Core Belief to Never Let Goℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Smitty break down the real math behind Bitcoin’s $1 million growth path — and how to build a realistic Bitcoin retirement plan. They unpack Bitcoin’s long-term adoption patterns, the power law behind its predictable growth, and why stacking sats is the best defense against fiat inflation. You’ll learn how much Bitcoin you actually need to retire on $50K, $100K, or even $1M per year in real purchasing power. This is the ultimate Bitcoin Retirement Guide for anyone who wants to stop thinking in dollars and start thinking in Bitcoin.
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Astrophysicist: “Here’s The Math for Bitcoin To Hit $1M” | Stephen Perrenod | BFM166
Stephen Perrenod is an astrophysicist and technology consultant with over 30 years of experience in high performance computing. He’s the author of two books on cosmology and has been writing and speaking about Bitcoin for a decade.› https://twitter.com/moneyordebt› http://stephenperrenod.substack.comPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction to Stephen Perrenod and Bitcoin Journey03:02 - Understanding Bitcoin's Security and Network Effects05:49 - The Concept of Money 3.0 and Its Significance08:55 - Exploring Power Laws in Bitcoin's Growth11:36 - The Role of Cryptography and Mining in Bitcoin14:55 - The Dynamics of Bitcoin's Value and Market Behavior17:43 - The Influence of Events on Bitcoin's Power Law20:38 - The Future of Bitcoin and Its Adoption Potential39:11 - The Future of Bitcoin as a Financial Asset42:01 - Supply Dynamics and Market Behavior48:26 - Network Effects and Adoption Trajectories50:17 - Potential Market Cap Hurdles for Bitcoin53:26 - Volatility, Stability, and Institutional Adoption58:26 - Understanding Bitcoin's Market Efficiency01:01:37 - The Importance of Long-Term Perspectives01:08:02 - Path to Bitcoin's Future Valuation01:08:21 - Forecasting Bitcoin's Growth and Bubbles01:13:13 - Market Dynamics: Retail vs. Corporate Interest01:15:19 - The Network Effect and Adoption01:17:20 - Understanding the Kelly Criterion for Investment01:22:47 - Timeframes and Portfolio Allocation Strategies01:27:39 - Liquidity's Role in Bitcoin's Market01:35:00 - Bitcoin's Technological Evolution Compared to Other Innovationsℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Stephen Perrenod explore Bitcoin as 'Money 3.0', focusing on its mathematical foundations and energy-based value proposition. The discussion centers on power laws governing Bitcoin's exponential growth patterns and the network effects driving adoption.Key mathematical concepts include Bitcoin's supply constraints creating predictable scarcity dynamics, market efficiency through volatility patterns, and the Kelly Criterion for optimal investment sizing. Perrenod highlights how Bitcoin's growth follows similar power law distributions seen in other revolutionary technologies.The conversation examines Bitcoin's market cap trajectory toward $1 million per coin, analyzing liquidity triggers for market bubbles and institutional adoption mathematics. They emphasize Bitcoin's technological evolution mirrors other network-effect innovations, where value increases exponentially with user adoption rather than linearly.The mathematical thesis: Bitcoin's fixed supply algorithm combined with growing network adoption creates a deflationary asset with predictable long-term price appreciation, making the million-dollar target a mathematical probability rather than speculation.
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Why 95% of Educated People Still Don’t Understand Bitcoin | Boyd Cohen | BFM165
Boyd Cohen, PhD, is a globally recognized expert at the intersection of sustainability, entrepreneurship, and Bitcoin. He serves as a Business School Director and as Strategic Advisor to Jan3. He recently published his latest book, Bitcoin Singularity, which envisions how Bitcoin can catalyze a more resilient and abundant global economy.› https://x.com/boydcohen› Bitcoin Singularity: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F84CJX6FPARTNERS🧘♂️ Gain peace of mind with Onramp’s Multi-Institution Custody solution. Sign up with code BRAM to receive $150 in Bitcoin after your first deposit: https://onrampbitcoin.com/bram🔐 Blockstream Jade Plus: The simplest and most secure hardware wallet on the planet - Get 10% off your entire order with code BRAM at https://store.blockstream.com🔨 Stamp Seed: The safest way to backup your hardware wallet - Get 15% off with code BRAM at https://stampseed.comPRODUCTS I ENDORSE› Get the The Bitaxe Gamma (open-source Bitcoin home miner) in US & UK with 10% using code BRAM: https://shop.powermining.io/?ref=BRAM› Buy Bitcoin in the EU 🇪🇺 via https://relai.me/bram and use code BRAM to reduce fees by 0.5%🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO GET NOTIFIED› YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bramk› Follow Bram on https://x.com/bramk🕑 TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction and Background05:04 - Experiencing Currency Controls in Argentina10:09 - Understanding Money and Freedom15:03 - The Role of Bitcoin in Economic Freedom19:50 - Transitioning from Ethereum to Bitcoin24:56 - The Importance of Open-Mindedness29:58 - Bitcoin as a Remedy for Artificial Scarcity30:30 - The Illusion of Value and Abundance34:44 - Redefining Identity in a Post-Consumerism World37:49 - Bridging the Gap: Bitcoin and Sustainability41:55 - Paradigm Asymmetry: Understanding Bitcoin's Resistance47:23 - The Future of Education and Bitcoin Awareness53:35 - The Path to Hyper Bitcoinization and Its Implications59:05 - Empathy and Wealth in a Bitcoin Economy01:01:25 - Meritocracy and Innovation in Business01:05:11 - Self-Actualization and Transitioning to Hyper Bitcoinization01:14:12 - The Future of Lending in a Bitcoin Worldℹ️ EPISODE SUMMARYBram Kanstein and Boyd Cohen discuss how how Boyd, even with a Ph.D., didn’t understand Bitcoin—until it rewired how he saw energy, incentives, and power. In this episode, Bram unpacks Boyd’s intellectual journey from climate tech professor to Bitcoin maximalist, and how Bitcoin challenged everything he thought he knew. They explore how fiat erodes meaning, why academia gets it wrong, and what a Bitcoin-based civilization could actually look like. This conversation is raw, disruptive, and rooted in hard-earned clarity. If you think you're too smart to fall for fiat—you’re probably wrong.
Explore the inner workings of our flawed financial system with Bram Kanstein (https://x.com/@bramk) and his guests. Discover why Bitcoin stands out as the most groundbreaking technological discovery of our time—and why you need to understand and embrace it.