Episodes

Pablo is one of the family members that help create the garment company Panties for Bitcoin. Panties for Bitcoin is a family-run company that produces gorgeous, high-quality undergarments designed in Montreal, and made in Italy. which attempts Bitcoin as a form of payment. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the lead him to creating garments for Bitcoiners, Being Bitcoin only in the garment industry , and what Panties For Bitcoin plans to do for the future of clothing in the Bitcoin ecosystem. DISCLAIMER: **This is not financial advice. The Bitcoin Source is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. The financial advice in this podcast is purely for informational purposes only. Please seek the assistance of a financial professional before making any investment decisions.

Kgothatso Ngako is a catalyst working on Machankura. Machankura turns your phone into a lightning wallet allowing you to send and receive Bitcoin with just your mobile number. This new technology will accelerate Bitcoin adoption across the African continent without the use of the internet.   In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss why Machankura will bring massive Bitcoin adoption in Africa, Connecting with Jack Mallers at The African Bitcoin Conference and the future use of the lightning network in the middle of the Bitcoin Revolution.DISCLAIMER: **This is not financial advice. The Bitcoin Source views and content is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. The financial advice in this podcast is purely for informational purposes only. Please seek the assistance of a financial professional or fiduciary before making any investment decisions.

Matteo Pellegrini is the CEO and founder of  The new Orange Pill App. The Orange Pill App (OPA) which is seeking to connect Bitcoiners in real life without the need for meetups, conferences and build lifelong meaningful connections. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss connecting Bitcoiners through an app and in person, making paid subscription a feature that removes bots and scammers and the privacy of users location being a priority.DISCLAIMER: This channel is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. This is not financial advice.

The BTC Couple which consists of Walker and Carla are a powerhouse of talent and hosts of The BTC Times. Known for creating content based video skits designed to educate people on Bitcoin which has caused this couple to go viral within the Bitcoin ecosystem. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the inspiration behind their Bitcoin content, visiting El Salvador while using Bitcoin as legal tender, and standing by Satoshi's ethos to educate people on Bitcoin.DISCLAIMER: **This is not financial advice. The Bitcoin Source views and content is for education purposes only and is not affiliated with any financial institution. The financial advice in this podcast is purely for informational purposes only. Please seek the assistance of a financial professional or fiduciary before making any investment decisions.

Ulric Pattillo is a humble Bitcoin Magazine contributor and one of three co-authors of the Declaration of Monetary Independence. Ulric considers himself a sovereign individual who has ultimate political authority over themselves. Bitcoiners are often referred to as sovereign individuals because they are not subject to government or financial institution control which is the ultimate declaration of Bitcoin independence.  Bitcoin gives people the power to be their own bank and transact on their own terms.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin demonetizing the state of money, contributing to Bitcoin Magazine and using Bitcoin to be sovereign and independent outside of centralized control.

Will Schoellkopf is author of “The Bitcoin Dog: Following The Scent To The Bitcoin C++ Source Code” and host of the Bitcoin podcast “It’s So Early!“.  Will publishes a weekly newsletter featuring his favorite Bitcoin Tweets of the week!  He is published in both Bitcoin Magazine and Satoshi’s Journal. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the intricate details of running a Bitcoin node, why running a node secures your financial privacy and what inspired about the Bitcoin ecosystem inspired his book “The Bitcoin Dog: Following The Scent To The Bitcoin C++ Source Code"

Eric Yakes is a true believer in the potential of Bitcoin. After graduating from Creighton University with dual degrees in finance and economics, he achieved his CFA charter three years later - then immediately dove into Corporate Finance & Restructuring at FTI Consulting before moving on to Lion Equity Partners' distressed buyout private equity fund. His enthusiasm for cryptocurrency only grew stronger over time, culminating in him authoring "The 7th Property: Bitcoin and the Monetary Revolution." Now an independent writer striving to inform others about bitcoin's remarkable future prospects, Eric clearly stands out as one who knows digital currency better than most!In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss will Bitcoin will decouple from crypto, why  Bitcoin is often dismissed as a transformational technology, and explaining the concept of the seventh property and why immutability is important.

Renata Rodrigues is the Head of Marketing and Community at FEDI BTC and a native of Brazil. Her main mission is to promote the massive adoption of Bitcoin in the “Global South” and foster collective economics through community. She has a degree in Strategic Marketing from Ryerson University and over 5 years of experience in digital marketing, community management, and event organization.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source we discuss, the importance of community in the Bitcoin ecosystem, the benefit of Bitcoin remittance in South America and Bitcoin restructuring the financial climate in Brazil amidst political protests.

In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss coding on the Bitcoin Core protocol, technical aspects of Bitcoin’s potential, how Christianity gave him more conviction in Bitcoin, and the difference in moral ethics between crypto and Bitcoin. Jimmy Song is a Bitcoin educator who has been involved with Bitcoin since 2011. He is an Open-Source Coder, a devout Christian, and an expert on the Bitcoin protocol. Jimmy knows the technical details, the economics behind it, the industry, and the people in Bitcoin. He has worked on many different Bitcoin-related projects and is the author of four books: Thank God for Bitcoin, Programming Bitcoin, Bitcoin and the American Dream, and The Little Bitcoin Book. Jimmy is an expert witness in various contexts and has taught and advocated for Bitcoin for the last 11 years.

Dr. Ahmad Ammous is an Internal Medicine physician who is motivated about health the natural way utilizing the Bitcoin Standard. Dr. Ammous received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut. Dr. Ammous has been practicing medicine for 5 years and has a passion for helping his patients achieve optimum health.He believes that the key to good health is prevention and that the best way to prevent disease is through a healthy lifestyle and utilizing natural therapies. Ahmad like his brother Saifedean Ammous is a firm believer in the power of the Bitcoin and its ability to provide a more secure and efficient way of conducting transactions and storing value. He is also excited about the potential of blockchain technology to revolutionize the healthcare industry by creating a more decentralized and transparent system that puts patients first.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss why fiat medicine is damaging to patients, overhauling the healthcare system…

Knut Svanholm is a Bitcoin author, educator, and armchair philosopher. His first book, Bitcoin: Sovereignty through mathematics, is considered to be one of the classics in the space and is a recommended read on the subject on many educational sites, including MicroStrategy's Bitcoin site hope.com. He is also known for coining the meme (and penning the book) Everything Divided by 21 Million.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss his book Everything Divided by 21 Million, the importance of low time preference, society changing under the Bitcoin Standard and the idea of Bitcoin bringing out the best in people. "I think that the most valuable thing we have is time, and I think that Bitcoin provides a perfect representation of all human life and all human time, and that's what gives them value." -Knut SvanholmFollow on Social Media:Twitter: @knutsvanholm

Brian De Mint is an author, martial artist, and entrepreneur. His book Bitcoin Evangelism is a tremendous resource for those that are interested in learning about Bitcoin. Bitcoin is a new digital currency that is shaking up the finance world. Brian believes that both Bitcoin and the decentralization it provides will fundamentally transform society for the better. Decentralizing education is a passion Brian is invested in and understanding Bitcoin is one big step in making that process a reality.   In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss his book Bitcoin Evangelism, Finding his way out of alternative cryptocurrencies into Bitcoin, Why is decentralization so important for our society and what makes Bitcoin superior over other cryptocurrencies.

Davinci Jeremie is a senior software developer and CEO of Davinci Codes. He is also the Founder of Pandora´s Wallet and an early Bitcoin adopter. A famous Bitcoin enthusiast he earned his popularity in recent years when the video of him advising to “just buy $1 worth of Bitcoin” went viral.Jeremie has always been interested in new technologies, and he started working with computers in the early 1990s. In 2011, he got into Bitcoin when it was just starting to become popular, and he has been an avid believer in its potential ever since. He is excited about the future of blockchain technology and its ability to change the world for the better.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss capturing underpriced attention via early Bitcoin evangelism, how Bitcoin made him a multi-millionaire and the trap the financial system creates before new technology like Bitcoin formed an escape hatch.

Ian Gaines is the Director of Communications at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. Ian Specializes in Digital Asset Education & Public Policy Strategy but also splits his time as Head of Media Operations for Black Bitcoin Billionaire. An Alumni of The University of Chicago, Ian is a powerhouse in the public policy realm, and it is only fitting formulating policy around Bitcoin would be his next endeavor. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin policy on Capital Hill, Bitcoin closing the wealth gap for the disenfranchised, and dispelling fear, uncertainty, and doubt regarding Bitcoin and its political and financial benefits. Follow on Social MediaTwitter: @NatureofG

Hermann Vivier wears several hats, such as Bitcoin HODLer, Husband, and South African small business owner, but he is known for being the founder of Surfer Kids, BitcoinEkasi, and UnravelSurf. What drew my attention as a bitcoiner was the Surfer Kids Non-Profit. Hermann teaches local youth to surf in one of the poorest areas in the country of South Africa and utilizes Bitcoin to create a circular economy built on sound money. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss how surfing has changed his life, using Bitcoin to empower a poor community through the Lightning Network and creating a positive outlet for the local youths through surfing and Bitcoin knowledge.

Jeremy Garcia is the Founder of Satoshi’s Journal. Jeremy has worked for the federal government for 15+ years as a Civil/Agriculture Engineer. He wrote eight articles for Bitcoin Magazine and decided to start his own Bitcoin publication. He thought there was a need for a different Bitcoin publication in the form of promoting pleb stories, world-centric news, creative writing, art, pleb businesses, and compensation for content creators. It was through these ambitions that Satoshi’s Journal was born. He hopes to continue to grow the publication into one of the premier destinations for Bitcoin news and analysis.

Joe Consorti is a market analyst, educator and investor at The Bitcoin layer who works with Nik Bahtia. Consorti has said that he believes that the time value of the Lightning Network will help to improve the scalability of Bitcoin. Consorti is a strong believer in the potential of Bitcoin and is working to help make it a success through analysis and research.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Lightning Network banks, taking out collateralized Bitcoin loans and the benefits of Bitcoin research and analysis."The lightning network is actively generating yield, because you're providing a service that people want, and if you create a lighting node and have several well-connected channels that are routing liquidity to and from then you could earn a native yield." -Joe Consorti

Heritage Falodun is the CEO and Founder of Digioats, a Nigerian Bitcoin educational platform. He is a technology professional, Bitcoin Educator, Analyst and Consultant from Nigeria. He has developed and implemented lots of algorithms for firms. His experience as a technology professional equipped him with the skills needed to understand Bitcoin and the blockchain technology. As a Bitcoin Educator, he has taught people from all over the world about Bitcoin and how to use it. He is also a Bitcoin Analyst and Consultant, providing analysis and consulting services to businesses and individuals interested in Bitcoin. In addition to his work in the Bitcoin space, Heritage is also an active member of the Nigerian tech community.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the impact inflation has on Nigeria adopting Bitcoin, the Digioats teaching Africans about Bitcoin and speaking at the Africa Bitcoin Conference.Follow on Social MediaTwitter: @herrytheeagle

Mark Goodwin is a Bitcoin-only artist and editor at Bitcoin Magazine based in the Bay Area. He is the creator of The Pin Project, a project that allows people to purchase Bitcoin pins, and co-founder of the Art Banc, an organization that provides Bitcoin-based loans to artists. He has been featured in VICE, Forbes, Fortune Magazine, San Francisco Chronicle, The Takeout, The Fix, among others. Goodwin's Bitcoin-only philosophy is based on the belief that Bitcoin is the only true form of money. In doing so, Goodwin hopes to promote the use of Bitcoin as a spending currency and help people understand the benefits of Bitcoin as an investment. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin creating a free market, Bitcoin changing the perception of financial freedom , and why Bitcoin is a better option for privacy than Ethereum."Not only has Bitcoin changed my perception of financial freedom, I think it created it." -Mark GoodwinFollow on Social Media…

Gary Leland is a Bitcoin podcasting pioneer and the co-founder of Bit Block Boom!, the Bitcoin conference held in Texas every year. He’s been involved in Bitcoin for years, and has been producing content about Bitcoin since 2017. In addition to his work in the Bitcoin space, Gary is also a successful serial entrepreneur, having founded or co-founded several companies in a variety of industries and was inducted into The Academy Of Podcasters Hall Of Fame. He currently resides in Texas with his wife and three children.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss the biggest obstacles the Boomer generation faces understanding Bitcoin, the inspiration behind the Bit Block Boom! conference, and why retirees should invest their social security into Bitcoin.Follow on Social MediaTwitter: @GaryLeland

Tristan Scott is the author of Bitcoin and Beef: Criticisms, Similarities, and Why Decentralization Matters. The connection between the importance of our food sources and our money ideally Bitcoin is the argument Tristan is trying to relay to the world. The Carnivore diet famous amongst some Bitcoin maximalist is a controversial diet that consists of no fruit, no vegetables, only dairy, eggs, meat and fish. Its main proponent believes that high carb diets are to blame for today’s high rates of chronic disease.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss why decentralized systems matter with currency & food, the health benefits of the carnivore diet and appreciating the scarcity of Bitcoin."Everybody should have a hard form of money to be happy and do the things they want to do. But the average everyday person still thinks that Bitcoin is just a speculative asset that they can make money on." - Tristian ScottFollow on Social MediaTwitter: @bitcoinand_…

Kit Stanwood is a blogger, social media influencer, and SCRUM email marketing manager for Bitcoin Magazine. In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss where she sourced her Bitcoin knowledge, Bitcoin Magazine in Amsterdam, and the future of Bitcoin as legal tender. Follow on Social Media Twitter: @ kit_sats "Bitcoin is a currency you can be your own bank with. You can take control over it. I go into how banks can just seize your money if your charged with a crime that you might not have...

Jesse Berger is an author and a Bitcoin enthusiast. He published the book “Magic Internet Money: A Book About Bitcoin”, which dives deep into the parallels of a variety of related topics — such as banking, cryptography, economics, and governance. Considered a cult classic for Bitcoin readers. Jesse Berger’s book about Bitcoin is one to remember.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss what is Magic Internet Money, Canadians adopting Bitcoin during the Trucker rally and marketing Bitcoin only books for Bitcoiners."Finally in 2017 just through dumb luck I got introduced to the world of exchanges and got the opportunity to buy some Bitcoin. Once I made that first transaction where I sent it from an exchange to my wallet that was my big ah ha moment where it really started to click for me. I started to put the puzzle pieces together like ok I understood the monetary element and how it actually works." -Jesse Berger Download Episode MP3 FileFollow on Social…

Saidah Gomez-Fleury is the host of the Foster Inclusion Podcast and has worked, studied, lived, and volunteered in five countries on three continents. Fluent in English and French, Saidah holds an MBA from IMD, Lausanne, and a Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from Cornell University. Saidah is also a Bitcoin enthusiast with a unique perspective on the protocol, monetary policy, and consulting startup Tech companies.In this interview on The Bitcoin Source, we discuss Bitcoin’s changing the gender wage gap, raising capital for Bitcoin Only companies, and fostering inclusion through Bitcoin.Download Episode MP3 File "There is the ecosystem around Bitcoin and then there is just Bitcoin itself. If your a Bitcoin only company in the startup phase it's important to incorporate a Bitcoin educational segment to your service offering." -Saidah Gomez-FleuryFollow on Social Media   Twitter: @SaidahGomez  Youtube:@Foster Inclusion