The Bitcoin Way Podcast “Board of Peace” Turns VIOLENT! | Bitcoin Banter
Mar 4, 2026
A heated debate on whether money motives drive war and geopolitical actions. Discussion of Bitcoin as a permissionless alternative when cards and Apple Pay fail. Reactions to proposed OS-level age checks and concerns about AI-enabled mass surveillance. Talk of institutional Bitcoin accumulation, a $30k Ledger/USDC theft claim, and strong views on custody and hard forks.
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Follow The Money Explains Wars
- Michael Jordan and Tony argue geopolitical actions are often driven by financial incentives rather than stated narratives.
- They use the US involvement with Venezuela, Saudi oil ties, and defense spending as examples tying war to profit motives.
Prioritize Self Custody Over Payment Access
- Tony and Greer advise learning the difference between access and ownership and prioritize permissionless money like Bitcoin.
- They recommend self-custody to avoid being cut off when payment rails or sanctions block traditional systems.
Permissionless Property Is Bitcoin's Core Value
- The hosts stress Bitcoin's permissionless nature gives vulnerable people (e.g., those sanctioned) a survival chance.
- Greer emphasizes focusing on that attribute rather than price speculation as Bitcoin's real value.