The Bitcoin Way Podcast

The Bitcoin Way

Welcome to The Bitcoin Way Podcast! We are working to onboard the world onto Bitcoin the RIGHT way, through education and proper self-custody… and with peace of mind. In our weekly podcast, Michael Jordan interviews great minds in, and tangential to, the Bitcoin space to understand this technology's financial, cultural, economic, health, and other implications for our world.Our bi-weekly show, Bitcoin Banter is a discussion on related news and current events, with a dash of entertainment.Subscribe and turn on notifications to keep up with us!Check out The Bitcoin Way:(Web) https://www.thebitcoinway.com/(X) https://twitter…

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Friday · 30 min
Hacker Steals $320M of Blockstream's BTC | Bitcoin Banter
A self-proclaimed white hat hacker exploited Blockstream's Liquid Network, minting fake LBTC and draining nearly 4,000 Bitcoin worth around $320M. The funds were held on-chain during public negotiations conducted through blockchain messages, with 85% eventually returned and around 600 BTC kept as a claimed 'consultancy fee'. This breakdown explains how the Liquid hack happened, what it reveals about federated sidechains, custodial risk, and Bitcoin security. We also cover UK mandatory phone surveillance and digital ID proposals, arrests for communications offenses, rising Europe-Russia tensions, LG TV privacy concerns, plus our Donkeys of the Week, who are offering the opportunity to own a brand new meme coin and pair of Strategy-branded shoes. —------------------------ 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Liquid Network hack: $320M fake LBTC minted, Bitcoin drained 07:47 - UK phone surveillance & mandatory digital ID 14:25 - Germany, Russia tension & war threats 19:25 - LG TV privacy: what is your smart TV recording? 23:38 - Donkey of the week - Hunter Biden meme coin 26:05 - Strategy-themed Jordans! —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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Wednesday · 1 hr 8 min
Coldcard's NVK Was Obsessed With Attacking Us | Seedsigner Founder
The creator of SeedSigner — a former cop turned stay-at-home dad turned open-source Bitcoin developer — joins Michael Jordan to break down the ColdCard entropy bug, what it revealed about hardware wallet trust, and why NVK waged a years-long campaign against the SeedSigner project. "Seed" explains how SeedSigner's intentional statelessness and air-gapped design minimizes the trust required from non-technical users, what actually happened with the OpenSats funding rejections, why DIY cold storage is more accessible than the Bitcoin community gives it credit for, and his strong take on why cloud-connected multi-sig solutions like BitKey are the wrong lesson to learn from the ColdCard incident. —------------------------ 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 01:26 The Cold Card entropy bug, explained 07:35 "The most notable feature of SeedSigner is how unambitious it is" 09:02 Dice rolls, BIP39 lottery and camera entropy 12:35 Why air-gapped QR signing shrinks the attack surface 13:38 From digital forensics cop to Bitcoiner 17:01 SeedSigner's origins: Specter DIY and a Raspberry Pi 25:57 A volunteer project, not a company 32:36 The NVK feud and the SeedQR criticism 38:32 Raspberry Pi firmware and supply chain trade-offs 44:03 Four OpenSats applications, four rejections 50:00 Single SeedSigner multisig vs multi-vendor multisig 1:01:03 Why "trust harder" is the wrong lesson from Cold Card —------------------------ Follow Seed on X: https://x.com/sesi_the_man Follow Michael Jordan on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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September 4 · 30 min
Spiking Bond Yields Will Destroy the Global Economy | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Global bond yields are hitting decade highs as governments turn to money printing to cover rising debt. This episode explains what the bond market crisis means for your savings and purchasing power. Michael, Tony and Katie cover rising money supply, Argentina's example, EU plans for private savings, Ireland's Bitcoin tax proposal, new EU censorship rules, and the 'David and Goliath' legal fight for crypto privacy. Learn why Bitcoin in self-custody offers a path to financial sovereignty and peace of mind. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Global Bond Market Crisis Explained 07:09 Money Supply Growth and Argentina Lesson 13:01 EU Savings Plan and Ireland Bitcoin Tax 19:22 EU Censorship and Crypto Surveillance 25:12 Our Bitcoiner of the Week —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🏙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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August 28 · 26 min
The Real Reason Bitcoin Is Pumping | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Bitcoin just ripped 25% in a week, demonstrating why trying to time the market is a fool's game. But what caused it to jump so quickly? In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Katie break down why the US Treasury is considering deploying nearly $1 trillion to suppress bond yields, a desperate move that could send capital flooding into Bitcoin. As the 30-year yield hits its highest level since 2007, your fiat wealth is at risk. Bitcoin isn't pumping; the dollar is breaking. From Palantir's new AI surveillance system, Flock's CEO telling us it's all 'for our safety' to the UK's "mansion tax" and the Bitcoiner who is fighting crime as nearly $700K in Bitcoin was stolen in violent French home invasions, this week's Banter is not to be missed! —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Bitcoin's 25% Weekly Surge 03:46 US Treasury Bond Yields Crisis 09:01 Palantir Surveillance System 16:38 UK Property Tax Laws 22:19 Our Bitcoiner of the Week - Helping to Bring Criminals to Justice —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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August 26 · 58 min
Bitcoin, AI, and The Age of Abundance | Ricky Zhang
🔑 Take full control of your Bitcoin with our self-custody training: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Join 14K others and subscribe to the only Bitcoin newsletter that's actually worth opening: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to discuss your needs: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Ricky Zhang, host of the Age of Abundance podcast, joins Michael Jordan to explore Bitcoin, AI, and energy, and why their convergence is the biggest transformation in human history. Ricky frames Bitcoin by its end state rather than its mechanics, and what actually changes once the money is fixed. They discuss how AI is quietly erasing traditional jobs, what it means to raise children in a post-fiat world, and why Bitcoin is the first asset where physics defends the holder. Can fixing the money fix the world? Did Bitcoin really start as a right-wing movement only to end up somewhere else entirely? A wide-ranging conversation on Bitcoin self-custody and the end of fiat. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Bitcoin's end state (Age of Abundance) 07:20 Why Bitcoin fixes the money 08:10 Creative destruction: fiat vs Bitcoin 10:06 How AI replaces jobs 13:38 How fast will change happen 18:03 Gradually, then suddenly 20:53 Raising kids in a Bitcoin world 23:29 Bitcoin fades into the background 24:21 Bitcoin solves human coordination 27:51 Government shrinks on a Bitcoin standard 32:44 Fix the money, fix the world 38:57 Bitcoin rewards serving, not dominating 40:07 Personal responsibility in the AI age 43:33 Art, meaning, and work after AI 48:09 Physics defends the Bitcoin holder 51:40 Bitcoin: right-wing start, left-wing destination —------------------------ Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Ricky on X: https://x.com/RealRicky —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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August 21 · 27 min
Can You Trust Your Hardware Wallet? | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ This week in Bitcoin: hardware wallet vulnerabilities hit BitBox and BitKey, while Trezor customers' data is leaked - raising serious questions about hardware security and self-custody. Exchanges suffer data breaches and show they are willing to hand over your personal data to authorities without hesitation. The French Tax Authority once again proves that third parties cannot be trusted with your financial data. Michael Saylor responds to an MSTR stockholder about dilution concerns, a reminder that corporate Bitcoin exposure is not the same as owning Bitcoin. And finally, we discuss why Bitcoin's price suddenly jumped more than 10% this week. From wallet security to exchange risks to economic policy, the lesson is the same: self-custody is the only path. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Hardware Wallet Hacks – Is Self Custody Safe? 07:43 Latest Exchange Breach & KYC Risks 12:59 Massive French Tax Authority Data Breach 16:13 Is Saylor Diluting MSTR Holders? 22:46 Why did the Bitcoin price just jump 10%? —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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August 20 · 12 min
Escape the System: Which of These 3 Panama Residency Paths Is For You?
🇵🇦 Download our Panama Plan B Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/guides/panama?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-guide 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0826-panama-plan-b&utm_content=video-desc-call Looking into Panama residency for a Plan B? This guide breaks down how to get residency in Panama for Bitcoiners, why the Panama territorial tax system makes it one of the world's most attractive jurisdictions, and how Panama tax residency works for anyone seeking greater financial sovereignty. Tony outlines the difference between residency, tax residency, and citizenship, and walks you through the three residency paths to choose from. You'll also learn about the five-phase application process and how little time you actually need to spend in the country to qualify and keep your status. Whether you're a Bitcoiner exploring self-custody of your life or simply weighing your options, this is a practical, no-hype guide to using Panama as your plan B. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Panama Residency as Your Plan B 00:31 – Who Builds an Exit Plan 00:38 – The Problem Driving People to Panama 02:21 – Why Panama? Territorial Tax and No Central Bank 05:28 – Your Path to Panama Residency 07:12 – Residency vs Tax Residency Explained 07:27 – The Three Statuses in Panama 09:07 – How to Get Residency in Panama: The Process 10:59 – Why Secure Panama Residency Now 11:49 – Get the Panama Residency Guide OTHER INFORMATION: Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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August 14 · 35 min
Bitcoin Under Attack | Bitcoin Banter
The ColdCard hack sent shockwaves through Bitcoin's self-custody movement. Is this the end for CoinKite, or part of a much broader attack on self-custody? In this episode, Michael, Tony, and Katie unpack the AI-assisted breaches hitting BTCPay Server and Lightning wallets, Strategy branding itself the "central bank of Bitcoin," BlackRock lowering IBIT minimums, and Simon Dixon's framework for seeing it all as a coordinated assault on Bitcoin sovereignty. —------------------------ 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 ColdCard Hack End of CoinKite? 05:52 Is Bitcoin Self-Custody Under Attack? 13:07 AI-Assisted Lightning Wallet Breaches 18:35 Strategy: Central Bank of Bitcoin? 26:10 BlackRock Lowers IBIT Minimum 31:00 Simon Dixon's Multi-Pronged Attack Framework —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWayRumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinwayRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordanFollow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTCFollow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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August 14 · 1 hr 6 min
Bitcoin in Australia is Under Fire - the Travel Rule and Self-Custody | Zane Truscott
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ In this episode, Bitcoin educator Zane Truscott joins Michael Jordan to discuss Bitcoin adoption in Australia and the controversial Travel Rule. Zane shares takeaways from BTC Prague, including the growth of Bitcoin as an industry with Plan B residencies and Citadel communities. He breaks down Australia's Travel Rule, explaining why self-custody makes you financially autonomous regardless of regulations. The conversation explores low versus high time preference, how fiat conditions society toward instant gratification, and why Bitcoiners must relearn sound money values. Zane also discusses Australia's slide toward a "nanny state," why elections won't fix broken money, and his unpopular opinion that access to our money is coming under threat. Learn why mastering self-custody is critical as governments push for financial surveillance. 🎧 Zane Truscott's links: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ZaneTruscott Website: https://ZaneTruscott.com —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 02:04 BTC Prague conference highlights and takeaways 04:18 How Bitcoin is becoming a mainstream industry 05:58 The battle between legacy finance and Bitcoiners 07:16 Why bitcoin self-custody mastery matters 11:02 Signal vs noise during bitcoin bear markets 19:27 Block explorers and how to learn bitcoin fundamentals 21:24 What attracts people to Bitcoin in 2026 44:18 Low vs high time preference explained simply 46:17 How broken money affects quality of life and society 47:57 Australia's travel rule for crypto explained 52:31 How self-custody defeats the travel rule 59:43 Bank runs and fractional reserve banking explained 1:00:28 Why you need to take action on self-custody now 1:02:04 Australia as a nanny state and overreach 1:03:21 Zane's prediction: we will lose access to our money —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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July 30 · 12 min
Running a Bitcoin Node Is NOT Optional - Become Your Own Bank
Self-custody isn't complete without verification. If you're not running a Bitcoin node, you're still trusting someone else's computer to confirm your balance and transactions. Tony explains what a Bitcoin node actually does, why nodes (not miners) enforce Bitcoin's rules, and how thousands of node operators stopped the 2017 block size increase. Running your own Bitcoin node is the missing piece of true Bitcoin self-custody, and it's easier than you think. Learn how to get started with anything from a plug-and-play device to an old laptop, and take the final step toward real Bitcoin sovereignty. ================= 🔑 Ready to run your own node as part of your self-custody setup? Download our Self Custody Guide to discover how you can become your own bank: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-guide 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-call 📖 Join 14K other Bitcoiners who receive the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space, straight to their inbox every week: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-bitcoin-node&utm_content=video-desc-newsletter ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 – How to Verify Your Own Bitcoin Transactions 1:05 – Moving Off Exchanges to Bitcoin Self-Custody 2:24 – What Is a Bitcoin Node? 4:01 – Why Bitcoin Nodes Enforce Network Rules 4:50 – Lessons from the 2017 Bitcoin Block Size Debate 7:24 – Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node for Privacy 8:24 – Completing Your Bitcoin Sovereignty with a Node ================= Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 29 · 1 hr 28 min
"I Predicted The Node Wars" - Start 9 CEO on Bitcoin's Potential Chain Split
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Matt Hill, CEO of Start9 Labs, joins Michael Jordan to explain why your Bitcoin node is far more than a technical tool; it is your ultimate tool for political power. They dive into the "node wars," exploring the migration from Bitcoin Core to Bitcoin Knots, and why entrepreneurs are treating hardware as a form of protest. Matt explains the difference between policy and consensus, why economic weight outmatches connectivity, and how Start9's data offers early insight into network dynamics. They discuss whether Bitcoin Core was captured, the controversy behind OP_RETURN changes, and Matt's take on Bitcoin's future and arranged marriages. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What is a Bitcoin node? Bitcoin = network of nodes 10:57 Policy vs. consensus power explained 22:19 Connectivity = policy power 23:20 Economic nodes: exchanges, merchants, wallets 28:37 Why wallet defaults = centralized node power 30:35 Mining centralization vs. node distribution 31:58 The node wars: Core vs. Knots explained 34:18 Node operators hold the "trump card" 35:16 Rate limiting vs. censorship ("civil power") 37:28 The migration as political protest 50:42 BIP-110 activation paths 1:11:56 Why changes were "rammed through" despite opposition 1:12:29 Core capture: Hodlonaut's journalism 1:14:09 Bitcoin's "grift" — stop trying to expand what it is 1:23:20 Unpopular opinion: arranged marriages 1:25:46 Start9 router announcement —------------------------ Follow Start9 on X: https://x.com/start9labs —------------------------
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July 21 · 18 min
The Yield On Bitcoin Is Freedom | Michael Jordan at BTC Prague 2026
🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc ================= In this BTC Prague 2026 talk, Michael Jordan from The Bitcoin Way exposes why most people, including Bitcoiners, remain trapped in a system of economic slavery. Drawing on Neil Flesher’s Modern Chains, he analyzes how inflation, surveillance, and geographic restrictions extract labor and privacy. True wealth isn’t measured in fiat, but in the freedom to opt out. Michael explores the three awakenings required to reclaim autonomy: achieving financial sovereignty through 100% self-custody, protecting privacy in a surveillance state, and securing the freedom to move. If you believe there’s no middle ground between full sovereignty and economic slavery, this is your call to action: take your Bitcoin into 100% self-custody, opt out of the surveillance state, and prepare to move. The real yield on Bitcoin was never measured in dollars — it’s freedom. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 The Reality of Economic Slavery 0:53 Why Bitcoiners Opt Out of the System 2:23 The Inflation Trap and Central Bank Dilution 6:19 Understanding Where Rights Actually Come From 10:38 Financial Sovereignty Through Self Custody 12:14 Reclaiming Privacy and Geographic Freedom 15:07 The Three Yields of Bitcoin ================= ⏯️ Watch Michael's 2025 BTC Prague speech: https://youtu.be/c42ANRwpLtc ➡️ Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 17 · 29 min
Is The EU The New China? | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Interested in a Plan B? Download our FREE Panama 🇵🇦 Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=video-desc In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony & Katie discuss how the European Union is pushing client-side scanning of private messages while actively censoring criticism of its surveillance agenda. The team covers Chat Control 2.0, a proposal that would force devices to scan messages before encryption using AI. They expose how EU countries banned YouTube videos discussing this legislation, only to quietly reverse course after public backlash. The conversation shifts to Germany scrapping its Bitcoin-friendly tax policy, the UK government's failed attempt to restrict VPNs, and why official inflation numbers don't match what people experience at the grocery store. Stick around for Donkey of the Week, where New South Wales introduces a bill that takes inflation to a whole new level. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - EU Chat Control & Censorship 08:10 - VPNs & Age Verification Bypass 10:10 - UK Government Backpedals on VPNs 14:27 - Germany Scraps Bitcoin Tax Exemption 19:21 - Inflation Reality vs Government Numbers 24:10 - Donkey of the Week 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙 ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗 CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 15 · 1 hr 8 min
BIP 110 Explained: Bitcoin's Biggest Battle
Bitcoin BIP-110 has triggered a major debate among Bitcoiners, pitting Bitcoin Core against Bitcoin Knots and raising critical questions about network security, node sovereignty, and blockchain data limits. In this episode of The Bitcoin Way podcast, Kyle and Bert break down the technical implications of BIP-110 and analyze why this consensus change is so controversial. From the history of OP_RETURN limits to the potential risks of a chain split, this deep dive provides the clarity you need to navigate the current Bitcoin node landscape. If you are struggling to decide which node implementation is right for you, or if you simply want to understand the consensus rules governing Bitcoin nodes today, this conversation is essential listening. Running a Bitcoin node is the ultimate act of sovereignty, but it requires understanding the rules you are enforcing. We explore the seven consensus restrictions proposed in BIP-110, the risks of single-maintainer governance, and why individual node operators remain the final line of defense against network changes. Verify, don't trust. Want to run your own node but don't know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Schedule a FREE 30 min call to find out more about our services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Reclaim your financial sovereignty. Join our weekly newsletter for deep dives on self-custody, economic freedom, and living the Bitcoin way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=video-desc Timestamps 0:00 Introduction: Bitcoin's biggest battle 2:17 The history of OP_RETURN and data storage 6:10 Consensus vs mempool policy explained 12:40 Core v30 and the removal of limits 17:46 The rise of Knots and grassroots node running 23:01 What is BIP 110? 29:37 Chain split scenarios and risks 36:54 The neutral approach: What should you run? 44:02 The seven consensus rules of BIP 110 58:11 Governance concerns and single-maintainer risks 1:06:03 Why running a node matters 1:06:36 Final thoughts: Verify, don't trust Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Kyle on X: https://x.com/kwsantiago Follow Bert on X: https://x.com/BitcoinBrabant Recent Podcasts: https://youtu.be/-1HT0zR-RBo https://youtu.be/dzdkOuWWayQ https://youtu.be/zv1piJqjF8M Listen to Our Other Episodes: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss About Our Show: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. Connect With Us: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional.
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July 14 · 15 min
Bitcoin Is the ONLY Way Out | Tony Yazbeck at BTC Prague 2026
🔑 Want to self custody your Bitcoin but don’t know where to start? We can help: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team to learn more about how we can help you in your journey to self-sovereignty: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining and informative newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=0726-btc-prague&utm_content=video-desc ================= In this powerful talk at BTC Prague 2026, Tony Yazbeck from The Bitcoin Way explores how self custody bitcoin and long-term wealth preservation act as the only real defense against government control. In this follow-up to his 2025 BTC Prague address, Tony shares his family’s history of losing everything to civil war, nationalization, and invasion to illustrate why true ownership—not trusting a third party—is vital for survival. He delivers a masterclass on finality and the danger of custodial products, urging you to take responsibility for your future. If you are ready to secure your family’s financial future, you must understand why becoming your own bank is the only path to true freedom, because money belonging to governments eventually stops belonging to you. ================= ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 When Money Belongs to Governments 1:26 My Father’s Story: Lessons from Three Financial Resets 3:03 Why Economic Systems Work as Designed 4:20 2019: Surviving the Lebanon Banking Crisis 5:58 The Realization That Led to Bitcoin 6:33 Why Bitcoin Offers True Ownership and Finality 9:08 Building Sovereignty for Future Generations 12:03 Self Custody Bitcoin: Verification and Financial Sovereignty 14:48 Closing: Take Personal Responsibility for Your Future ================= ⏯️ Watch Tony's 2025 BTC Prague speech: https://youtu.be/SgEqfFHfNGs ➡️ Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC ================= 🎧 LISTEN ON OTHER PLATFORMS: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ================= 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ================= ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 10 · 38 min
Are Trump Accounts a Big Tech Bailout? | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Stay in the loop with the most entertaining newsletter in the Bitcoin space: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE 30 min call with our team: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ Are government-backed "Trump Accounts" a genuine benefit for your children's future, or a mechanism to funnel wealth into Wall Street? In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Tony, Michael and Katie deconstruct these state-managed accounts and explain why financial sovereignty begins with bitcoin self custody. They also examine threats to the open internet through government control over social media, analyze the risks of Strike Bitcoin loans, and discuss the current state of Bitcoin culture after recent industry events. Finally, we tackle our Donkey of the Week, highlighting some serious institutional irony. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Are Trump Accounts a benefit or a Wall Street bailout? 07:20 The danger of government control over social media algorithms 14:34 How the KIDS Act threatens the future of the open internet 19:20 Analyzing the risks of Strike Bitcoin loans and legacy system traps 26:54 Is Bitcoin Dead? The state of Bitcoin culture today 32:30 Donkey of the Week: The irony at the Reserve Bank of Australia —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway\_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway\_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 3 · 29 min
5 Essential Privacy Tools to Stay Hidden in 2026 | Bitcoin Banter
🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ In 2026, digital privacy is essential. In this episode of Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony and guest Bert explore the top privacy tools you need to secure your data and reclaim financial freedom. They break down the shift to a privacy phone, essential methods for data removal, the importance of network security, choosing a VPN for privacy that doesn't track you, and the ultimate control of sovereign computing. This is a video that you can't miss if you want to take back control and protect yourself from the surveillance state. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction: Privacy in 2026 00:00:59 Best privacy phone & De-Googled Alternatives 00:05:15 Data Removal Tools: Scrub Your Digital Footprint 00:10:47 Firewalls & DNS: Filtering & Network Security 00:15:51 Choosing the Right vpn for privacy 00:24:05 Sovereign Computing & Running Your Own Servers —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Bert on X: https://x.com/bitcoinbrabant 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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July 1 · 1 hr 27 min
Matthew Kratter: Bitcoin Core is Compromised - Here's Why
Matthew Kratter of Bitcoin University joins Michael Jordan on The Bitcoin Way podcast for a hard-hitting breakdown of the Bitcoin Core controversy: why Core developers are compromised, the network's migration to Bitcoin Knots, and what self-custody Bitcoiners must do now. Matthew covers UTXO bloat from ordinals and inscriptions, the uncapping of OP_RETURN, and how Core devs prioritized theoretical bloat over real attack surface. With 20% of nodes already on Bitcoin Knots, he explains BIP-110 - the temporary soft fork to reverse Core's changes. Plus: Michael Saylor's Ethereum DeFi pivot, the risks of Bitcoin-backed loans, and why Bitcoin plebs are the network's true immune system. Essential listening for anyone running a node, practicing self custody, or defending Bitcoin's decentralization. 🔑 Want to run your own node? Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin with us: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 🇵🇦 Interested in a Plan B Residency? Download our FREE Panama Residency Guide here: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/plan-b-residency-programs?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date with all the latest Bitcoin news and memes: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call with The Bitcoin Way team: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=desc ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Core controversy 1:36 - How to spot a compromised dev 2:11 - The Fauci analogy 4:53 - History of Bitcoin spam wars 8:30 - Dev turnover & culture shift 12:22 - Bitcoin spam recurrence 20:25 - Greg Maxwell then vs now 23:58 - Bitcoin Knots vs Core 28:41 - BIP-110 explained 31:39 - OP_RETURN uncapped 38:28 - Luke Dashjr & Bitcoin Knots 50:07 - Bitcoin plebs immune system 55:58 - BIP-110 activation timeline 1:11:35 - Clarity Act 1:13:40 - Michael Saylor critique 1:21:51 - Price action 1:22:45 - Matt's unpopular Bitcoin opinion Follow Matthew Kratter on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin_University Follow him on X: https://x.com/mattkratter
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June 28 · 36 min
The Best Bitcoin Speech? | Bitcoin Banter
🔑 Learn how to take 100% self-custody of your Bitcoin: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 🛡️ Secure your digital life with personal cybersecurity: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/personal-cybersecurity?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_source=tbw&utm_medium=fountain&utm_campaign=bitcoin-banter&utm_content=desc —------------------------ At BTC Prague, Tony Yazbeck took the stage immediately after Michael Saylor — and the contrast couldn't have been more striking. In this week's Bitcoin Banter, Michael, Tony, and Katie break down Tony's personal keynote, the temperature in the room, and their biggest takeaways from the conference. The team also issues an urgent warning about a sophisticated phishing scam targeting CoinKite customers with fake letters about quantum cryptography updates. The episode also covers fake Sparrow Wallet apps that have been stealing Bitcoin from App Store users, twin July 1st regulatory deadlines — Australia's travel rule attaching identity data to self-custody withdrawals, and the EU's MiCA rules set to knock out 80% of exchanges serving European customers. And finally, a freshly resigned leader earns himself our Donkey of the Week. —------------------------ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro – BTC Prague Recap 2:04 Saylor vs Tony: Two Very Different Bitcoin Speeches 9:00 Warning: CoinKite Phishing Scam 17:37 Fake Sparrow Wallet Apps in the App Store 21:40 Australia Travel Rule & the July 1st Deadline 29:20 EU MiCA Rules: Get Off Exchanges Now 32:31 Donkey of the Week —------------------------ 🎧 LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheBitcoinWay Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss 🎙ABOUT OUR SHOW: On Bitcoin Banter, Michael and members of The Bitcoin Way team discuss current events related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, finance, politics, and more. Follow Michael on X: https://x.com/theothermjordan Follow Tony on X: https://x.com/V4BTC Follow Katie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitcoinkatie 🔗CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway 🗞️: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter ❗DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions, consult a professional.
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June 25 · 59 min
Your Money, Stocks & Home Are Not Yours | Bram Kanstein
🔑 Learn about our self-custody services: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/services/bitcoin-self-custody-training?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=fountain 📞 Schedule a FREE call: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/contact?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain 📖 Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter?utm_campaign=podcast&utm_medium=social&utm_source=fountain In episode 118 of The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan sits down with Bram Kanstein, host of the Bitcoin for Millennials podcast, to explain why almost nothing you think you own is truly yours — and why Bitcoin is the only real way out. Bram argues that millennials are uniquely primed to understand Bitcoin: they came of age as the promised path of study, job, house, and retirement quietly stopped working, and having lived the shift from analog to digital, they instinctively grasp what digital scarcity really means. The conversation covers why the money in your bank legally isn't yours, why your stocks are just database entries held by the DTCC, why even a paid-off home is owned by permission, the hidden 'second job' of fighting inflation, and why Bitcoin is the one asset you can actually verify and hold yourself. Essential viewing for anyone serious about understanding Bitcoin’s real promise — and what it actually means to truly own something. Follow Bram on X at https://x.com/bramk, find his Bitcoin for Millennials podcast on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@bramk, and on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/5hqqAlOXIMOLqQlfnMgCFR. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Why Bitcoin is the millennial opportunity 04:34 The promised path is gone & debasement is accelerating 07:39 Digital scarcity & what holds millennials back 14:51 How broken money corrupts incentives 19:26 Disneyfication & the Madeleine Albright problem 22:33 Red pill: the "what is money" path 27:40 Everything you "own" is permissioned 32:48 Risk & your secret second job 36:59 Bitcoin as the verifiable opposite of fiat 39:01 The moral case & why Bitcoin simplifies life 43:04 Why Bitcoin goes up: monetary history 45:05 The wealth transfer, debt & rising taxes 53:21 Where the system is headed: stablecoins & monetary war 56:57 Unpopular opinion & sign-off LISTEN TO OUR POD & OTHER EPISODES: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebitcoinway Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/thebitcoinway Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bitcoin-way-podcast/id1736983610 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XXxtNdPsoGXIALpIOwByz Fountain: https://fountain.fm/show/XiUs8SaIGhj52qzET4P6 RSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2334006.rss ABOUT OUR SHOW: On The Bitcoin Way Podcast, Michael Jordan talks to guests with a wide range of expertise and skillsets related to Bitcoin, including investing, macroeconomic and financial trends, mining, education, and more. CONNECT WITH US: X: https://twitter.com/thebitcoinway_ N: npub1lrj3lsskez59qu68v5fpnur7ythe7s5e4qcelclha6t6r9q5pqgsl2m LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thebitcoinway/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thebitcoinway_ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebitcoinway Newsletter: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/resources/newsletter DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any financial or legal decisions consult a professional. economics #finance #financialfreedom #crypto #cryptocurrency #investing #wealth #money #btc #blockchain #investment #cash #bitcoin #dollars #economy #economics #investing #investments #digitalcurrency #BTC #technology #tech #wealthmanagement
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